Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

Inside Bei Ming's imperial study, the atmosphere was solemn as Jun Lingye sat on the dragon throne.

He asked in a low voice: "Qingcheng, you said, the emperor has found the emperor's sister-in-law, why doesn't he take her back to the palace?" His tone was calm, but full of confusion and bewilderment.

Feng Qingcheng stood aside, lowered her head silently, her heart also full of doubts.

He didn't know much about what happened between Jun Lingyuan and Feng Qingyue, especially the relationship between them. He, like everyone else, was completely unaware of it.

He responded softly, "Your Majesty, perhaps His Majesty has his own plans. It's difficult for outsiders to understand the complexities involved."

Feng Qingcheng frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, she murmured, "His Majesty had just arrived with Miss Feng when he asked me to come back."

Jun Lingye spoke in a low voice, with a hint of loss and loneliness: "But I haven't seen my royal brother for a long time."

Feng Qingcheng sighed softly and looked at Jun Lingye with complicated eyes, as if she wanted to comfort him but didn't know what to say.

So he suggested, "Your Majesty, why don't you write a letter to His Majesty, asking when he and Miss Feng will return to the palace."

There was a glimmer in Jun Lingye's eyes, as if he had been enlightened.

He nodded and whispered, "Well, then I will write a letter to my brother."

After saying that, he walked to the desk, picked up a pen, and looked lost in thought.

After a moment, he whispered to himself, "How should I write this appropriately?" His brows were slightly furrowed, and he was obviously thinking about the wording.

Finally, Jun Lingye picked up his pen and wrote the letter.

Qianyi, following Jun Lingye's call, a figure appeared in the imperial study.

"Your Highness," Qian Yi said respectfully.

"Qianyi, go and send this letter to my royal brother by carrier pigeon." He handed the letter to him.

"Yes, Your Highness," Qian Yi responded and quickly left the imperial study.

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At the same time, on the streets of Xingli City, Ling Yuxiao and Ouyang Wanqing walked side by side.

Ouyang Wanqing lowered her head and glanced at Ling Yuxiao from time to time, with a hint of uneasiness and loss in her eyes.

Ling Yuxiao noticed her change of mood and spoke calmly, but still with concern: "Ms. Ouyang, I have taken care of my affairs. Next, let's go see if Miss An has returned."

Ouyang Wanqing raised her head, her eyes filled with disappointment: "Ah? Are you going back? I haven't had enough fun yet."

The reluctance in her tone was obvious, and it was obvious that she did not want this short period of time together to end.

Ling Yuxiao glanced at her and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Miss Ouyang, I will take you out to play again next time I have the chance."

His tone remained steady, as if the decision didn't bother him.

Ouyang Wanqing was silent for a moment, lowered her head, and felt very lost.

She couldn't help but think that she had followed Ling Yuxiao for so long, but it seemed that she could never cross that invisible distance.

Whether they were playing together or doing other things, Ling Yuxiao always treated her as an ordinary friend and never got any closer to her.

At this moment, Ling Yuxiao suddenly said: "I am about to leave Xingli."

Ouyang Wanqing was stunned, feeling an inexplicable sense of tension and loss in her heart: "Ah... where are you going?"

Ling Yuxiao replied calmly: "I haven't decided yet, maybe I will travel around."

His tone was calm, and he didn't seem to have much hesitation about this, as if all this was a natural decision.

"Can I go with you?" Ouyang Wanqing asked softly, with a hint of expectation in her voice, as if she was afraid of being rejected.

Ling Yuxiao stopped and looked back at her, his tone still calm: "Miss Ouyang, the world outside is very dangerous, and Ling Yi and I are only men, and you are a girl, so it will be inconvenient."

Ouyang Wanqing's heart sank slightly. She lowered her head and tried to force a smile: "I understand."

Her relationship with Ling Yuxiao never broke through that invisible barrier.

His concern for her always seemed to remain superficial, and she was always just a passing visitor on his journey.

Just then, they arrived at Yueyuan Mansion.

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, the maid came to greet her, "Miss Ouyang, you are back! Master Ling."

Ling Yuxiao nodded and asked, "Is Miss An here?"

The maid was stunned for a moment, then responded calmly: "Are you talking about Miss Qingyue?"

Ling Yuxiao nodded: "Yes."

The maid patiently explained: "She is out and may not be back for a while."

Ling Yuxiao frowned slightly, wondering: "Where did she go?"

The maid replied softly, "I don't know. I only know that she went out with the Pavilion Master, so she might be delayed for some time."

She paused and continued, "You and Miss Ouyang, please come in first."

Ling Yuxiao nodded, and then he and Ouyang Wanqing walked into the hall and sat down.

A few minutes later, Qian San hurried in, holding a letter in his hand. "Ms. Ouyang, this is a letter from Miss Feng for you."

Ouyang Wanqing took the letter, opened it, and looked a little confused.

She didn't understand why Feng Qingyue left a letter for her. "A letter for me? Where did she go?"

Qian San explained, "Miss Feng and the Pavilion Master have gone to Lan Country. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to find her when you return, so I left a letter for you in advance."

Ouyang Wanqing was stunned, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, "Lan Country?" She couldn't help but wonder why Feng Qingyue suddenly went to Lan Country?

She quickly scanned the contents of the letter.

The letter briefly stated that Feng Qingyue was going to Lan Country for urgent matters, and told Ouyang Wanqing that she could choose to stay in Yueyuan Mansion and wait for her, or follow Ling Yuxiao, who would ensure her safety.

Ling Yuxiao looked at Ouyang Wanqing with a hint of curiosity in his tone: "What's in the letter?"

Ouyang Wanqing said in confusion: "Qingyue went to Lan Country. She asked me to follow you and said you would protect me."

Ling Yuxiao stared at her, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, "Really?" He couldn't believe that Miss An would ask him to protect Ouyang Wanqing.

Ouyang Wanqing stood up with a smile and handed the letter to Ling Yuxiao. "If you don't believe me, take a look."

Ling Yuxiao took the letter and took a quick glance at it. It was indeed as she said.

There wasn't much explanation in the letter, but every word was clear, and Miss An obviously trusted him.

Ling Yuxiao frowned slightly, and couldn't help but wonder: "Why?"

He whispered to himself, "Why does Miss An trust him so much?"

He was wondering why Miss Ouyang had been following him out for so long without anyone coming to look for her and she wasn't in a hurry at all.

It turned out that she trusted him very much, but why? Why did this woman trust him so much even though he and her had only met a few times?

Just as he was lost in thought, Ouyang Wanqing's voice suddenly broke his thoughts.

"Mr. Ling, what are you thinking about?" Her voice was crisp and carried a hint of curiosity, as if she noticed the change in his expression.

Ling Yuxiao came back to his senses, was stunned for a moment, then forced a smile, and said in a relaxed tone: "Nothing, just thinking about some trivial things."

Ling Yuxiao immediately changed the subject: "Miss Ouyang, please stay in the mansion for a few days. I will make some arrangements and come back to see you when everything is ready."

Ouyang Wanqing was still a little uncertain. She frowned slightly, her voice hesitant. "Will you really come find me and take me with you? You won't break your promise, will you?"

Ling Yuxiao saw her doubts, and his heart moved. His tone was more determined than before: "Don't worry, since Miss An has entrusted her to me, I will definitely not let her down."

"As long as I see her again, I will make sure you are safe."

After hearing this, Ouyang Wanqing finally showed a somewhat relieved smile on her face and nodded gently: "Okay, then I'll wait for you."

Ling Yuxiao curled the corners of his lips gently: "Then I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he turned and left, his steps still steady, but there was something unresolved in his heart.

As soon as he walked out of the gate of Yueyuan Mansion, Ling Yuxiao's eyes became sharp.

"Ling Yi." Ling Yuxiao called in a low voice, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

Ling Yi immediately stepped out from the shadows and respectfully responded, "Young Master."

"Didn't you say before that you couldn't find any information about Miss An?"

Ling Yuxiao's eyes were sharp and calm, yet they carried a pressure that could not be ignored.

Ling nodded and whispered back, "Yes, sir."

"None of the intelligence networks have any detailed information about her."

Ling Yuxiao frowned, and a feeling of displeasure suddenly surged in his heart.

He said slowly, "Check again, more carefully. Look in the direction of Beiming to see if I've ever known a woman named 'Feng Qingyue'." His tone grew more serious. "This matter cannot afford to fail."

Ling Yi's expression became more serious, and he immediately responded, "Yes, sir. I will be extra careful to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Oh right," Ling Yuxiao remembered something and continued, "Let's ask the villa to see if there are any clues about Feng Qingyue."

Ling Yi didn't hesitate at all: "I understand, sir. I will do it as soon as possible."

Ling Yuxiao nodded, and the two disappeared at the gate of Yueyuan Mansion.