Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

"You are so brave," Jun Lingyuan said in a low voice, his eyes slightly gloomy, as if weighing everything Feng Qingyue did.

Although his tone was gentle, the majesty that could not be ignored was still clearly discernible.

Feng Qingyue raised the corner of her mouth slightly, with a hint of provocation in her eyes: "Ling Yuan, you underestimate me too much."

Her tone was relaxed, as if everything was under control, but the confidence in her eyes made people feel her determination.

"Now that I have taken the position of the leader of the Dark Hall, it means that everything has been settled."

Her tone was calm and nonchalant, as if she was stating an ordinary matter, without any trace of nervousness or anxiety.

Jun Lingyuan still stood in front of her, his brows furrowed, obviously unable to completely eliminate the worries in his heart.

He was silent for a moment, then finally sighed and raised his hand to press his forehead: "Next time if you have anything, remember to discuss it with me in advance, don't be so impulsive."

Feng Qingyue smiled lightly, a hint of playfulness flashing in her eyes: "Okay, Ling Yuan, don't worry. I know what you are worried about."

Her eyes suddenly became stern, and her tone turned calm: "But I know what's going on. I will handle the situation properly."

"Okay, I'm glad you know." Jun Lingyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, although he still had doubts in his heart.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, a guard suddenly hurried into the hall, bowed his head, and said respectfully, "Master, someone from the palace wants to see you."

Jun Lingyuan was slightly stunned and turned to the guard: "Who wants to see you?"

The guard replied, "It's a eunuch on an errand from the palace, and he wants to see the Pavilion Master."

Jun Lingyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling vaguely suspicious.

He nodded gently to signal the guards to withdraw: "Let him in."

Soon, the guards brought the eunuch who was on palace errands into the hall.

The eunuch was about fifty years old, with a pale complexion, dressed in court official uniform, and had an extraordinary calm demeanor.

After bowing respectfully, he whispered, "Master, His Majesty has specially sent me to convey a few words to you."

Jun Lingyuan paused briefly, staring at his eunuch: "A message from the palace? What's the matter?"

Although his tone was calm, he already had an uneasy feeling in his heart. Things in the palace were usually not simple.

The eunuch spoke slowly: "The emperor will hold a banquet tomorrow and invites you to attend."

His tone was calm, but it couldn't hide the deep meaning behind it.

Feng Qingyue frowned slightly, silently turned her head to look at Jun Lingyuan, a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes.

She did not rush to speak, but listened quietly, as if she had already made a judgment in her mind.

Jun Lingyuan's expression remained calm, but he felt a little uneasy inside. He gently waved his hand to signal the eunuch to leave, then turned to Feng Qingyue: "It seems that someone in the palace has some intentions."

Feng Qingyue's lips curled up slightly, her tone still calm: "Feng Qingyue remembers that when she was in Beiming, unusual things often happened at every banquet in the palace."

She shook her head slightly, as if sighing, or as if laughing at herself, but her eyes revealed wisdom and insight.

Jun Lingyuan was silent for a moment, his eyes still on Feng Qingyue. He seemed to be waiting for her further explanation.

But Feng Qingyue didn't continue speaking. She just sighed softly, walked slowly to the window, and looked at the distant sky.

Her back was vaguely visible in the dim light, as if she was brewing some deep thoughts.

"Ling Yuan," she suddenly turned around and said calmly, "It seems someone is getting restless."

Jun Lingyuan walked up to her and asked in a low voice, "Aren't you afraid?"

His tone wasn't just one of worry, but rather one of wanting to know if she was ready to face these potential dangers and undercurrents.

Feng Qingyue was silent for a moment, then smiled softly: "I'm never afraid of any challenge, Ling Yuan."

Her eyes were firm and her tone was unquestionable: "Since they dare to invite me, I am naturally not afraid."

She cast her gaze towards the gradually darkening night sky again, and said calmly, "Even if it's a Hongmen Banquet, I'll go."

A sharp light flashed in her eyes, "I want to see who is behind this."

Jun Lingyuan frowned slightly, with a hint of worry in his eyes, but he still didn't say much. He just whispered, "Are you really planning to attend the banquet?"

Feng Qingyue slowly turned around, her eyes cold and sharp, like a lone star in the night sky, making it impossible to ignore her presence. "Of course."

She answered softly, with a hint of provocation in her tone, "Since they want to invite me, how can I miss it?"

Jun Lingyuan looked at her deeply and finally sighed: "You really are always so unconventional."

His tone was a little helpless, but also contained a sense of powerlessness that could not be changed.

Feng Qingyue's lips curled up into a light smile, with a hint of teasing: "Who said I acted according to common sense?"

Jun Lingyuan was silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, then I can only support you. However, you must be careful when the time comes."

Feng Qingyue nodded slightly, a sharp gleam in her eyes, "Don't worry, Ling Yuan. I can handle it myself."

As she spoke, she suddenly turned around and walked lightly towards the entrance of the hall. "Since they invited me, I naturally have to give them some 'face'."

She turned to look at Jun Lingyuan, her tone tinged with teasing, "However, if you give enough face, the knife behind you will be sharper."

Jun Lingyuan followed closely behind, still with some worry in his eyes, "What are you going to do?"

Feng Qingyue smiled softly, "I never worry about the knife in my back. I only worry about how to avoid it accurately."

Her tone was cool, full of confidence and determination, as if she was already prepared to face all challenges.

Jun Lingyuan stopped and stared at her, his eyes calm and deep. "Are you really not afraid?"

Feng Qingyue stopped and looked back at him, her eyes full of meaning. "Afraid?"

She smiled, a cold glint in her eyes. "I'm never afraid. Because I know that the greater the danger, the greater the opportunity."

Her voice was gentle, yet filled with unquestionable determination. "If they really do something at the banquet, I'll take this opportunity to show them who's ungrateful."

Jun Lingyuan looked at her, and the worry in his heart grew stronger.

But he knew that no matter what he said, Feng Qingyue had already made her decision.

She never puts herself in a completely disadvantageous position, even when facing the most dangerous situation.

"Okay." Jun Lingyuan replied in a low voice, "Since you have made up your mind, let's go together."

Feng Qingyue nodded and looked towards the distant sky again, with some elusive light seeming to flicker in her eyes.

She said in a calm tone: "I can't wait any longer."

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