Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

The night was deep and the palace was silent.

Lan Xuanming sat alone in his bedroom, holding a jade pendant in his hand, staring at the moonlight outside the window.

The word "moon" was engraved on the jade pendant, which was the token of trust Feng Qingyue had given him when he was a child.

His thoughts drifted away, his heart filled with worry and longing for Feng Qingyue.

"Ayue, where are you? Are you safe?" He murmured in a low voice, with endless bitterness in his voice.

Suddenly, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and a dark shadow flashed in silently.

Lan Xuanming raised his head alertly, his eyes sharp as a knife, "Who?"

The black shadow slowly approached, revealing a familiar face - it was his personal bodyguard, Lan Qi.

"Your Majesty, it's me." Lan Qi knelt on one knee with a low voice.

Lan Xuanming breathed a sigh of relief, but his brows were still furrowed. "Why are you here? Didn't I ask you to check Ah Yue's whereabouts?"

Lan Qi raised his head, his expression solemn. "Your Majesty, I have found some clues. The goddess was indeed taken away, but her exact whereabouts are still unknown. However, I have noticed that Miss Liu's recent behavior is unusual, which seems to be related to the goddess's disappearance."

A hint of coldness flashed in Lan Xuanming's eyes, "It's really them... What on earth do they want to do?"

Lan Qi hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have also found out that the Queen Mother seems to be planning to make trouble for your marriage with Liu Xu'er, and it may even be... to your disadvantage."

Lan Xuanming sneered and clenched his fists, "Mother... She's really becoming increasingly difficult for me to understand."

He stood up, his eyes determined. "Lan Qi, continue your investigation and make sure you find Ah Yue's whereabouts. As for the Queen Mother and the Imperial Preceptor... I have my own plans."

Lan Qi nodded, "Yes, I understand."

Lan Xuanming waved his hand and said, "You should withdraw first. Be careful and don't get discovered."

Lan Qi retreated in response, his figure disappearing into the night like a ghost.

Silence returned to the bedroom again. Lan Xuanming stood in front of the window, looking at the night sky in the distance, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.

"Ayue, I will definitely find you."

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At the same time, the Queen Mother sat in her bedroom, holding a letter in her hand with a stern expression.

The contents of the letter made her frown, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

"It seems that some people can no longer hold back..." She whispered to herself, and then called over a trusted guard.

"Go, tell the Imperial Master to advance the plan and make sure all preparations are completed within three days."

The guards withdrew as ordered, and a sneer appeared on the empress dowager's face.

"My son, since you refuse to cooperate, don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless."

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Three days later.

In the capital of Lan State, the streets are decorated with lights and are full of joy.

Feng Qingyue and her group slowly drove into the capital, and the noise outside the carriage reached their ears.

She lifted the curtain of the carriage and glanced at the red silk and lanterns hanging on both sides of the street, her brows slightly furrowed.

"What day is today? Why is it so lively?" Feng Qingyue asked in a low voice.

Ali also looked out the window, looking a little puzzled. "It looks like there's some happy news."

At this time, the voices of passers-by outside the carriage were heard:

"I heard that today is the king's wedding day, and he's marrying the queen!"

"Yes, I heard that the Queen is Liu Xuer, the daughter of the Imperial Master. What a match made in heaven!"

"The whole nation celebrates the monarch's wedding. It's truly a double blessing for our Lan Nation!"

When Feng Qingyue heard these words, her expression suddenly changed and a sense of unease surged in her heart.

"The king's wedding? Marrying the queen?" She repeated in a low voice, her fingers tightly gripping the curtain, her knuckles slightly white.

Ali noticed her strangeness and asked softly, "Qingyue, what's wrong with you?"

Feng Qingyue did not answer, but looked out the window with a serious look, her mind full of thoughts.

"Lan Xuanming...they have advanced their plan." She whispered to herself, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, turned to Ali and said, "Sister Ali, we have to go to the palace soon, you go back home and rest first."

Ali nodded, "Okay."

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Feng Qingyue got off the carriage, and Jun Lingyuan and Chen Jinyu followed.

"Ayue, what are you going to do?" Chen Jinyu asked in a low voice.

Feng Qingyue's eyes were determined. "The Queen Mother's plan may have been advanced. We must find the monarch as soon as possible."

She turned to look at Jun Lingyuan, her tone calm and decisive, "Lingyuan, you are good at Qinggong. Sneak into the palace first and see if you can find Lan Xuanming before the ceremony. If you can detoxify him, that would be great. If not, bring him out."

Jun Lingyuan nodded, "Okay, I'll go right away."

Feng Qingyue looked at Chen Jinyu again, "Brother Jinyu, come with me into the palace. We will go in through the main gate to attract the Queen Mother's attention and buy time for Ling Yuan."

Chen Jinyu nodded without hesitation, "Okay, I'll accompany you."

At this time, Zizhu Yingchen came over and said in a low and calm voice, "I'll go too."

Feng Qingyue looked at him, a little hesitant, "Uncle, your identity..."

Zizhu Yingchen smiled faintly and raised his hand to touch the mask on his face. "It's okay, I'm wearing a mask, no one will recognize me. Besides, with me here, your safety is better guaranteed."

Feng Qingyue thought for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, then let's go to the palace together."

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Inside the palace, preparations for the wedding ceremony are underway.

Lan Xuanming was wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and standing in the center of the hall with a stern expression and no joy in his eyes.

The Queen Mother sat beside him, looking at him coldly, "My son, today is your wedding day, be happy."

Lan Xuanming did not respond, but just glanced at her indifferently, his eyes full of alienation.

Liu Xuer stood beside him with a gentle smile on her face, but a hint of uneasiness flashed in her eyes.

She whispered to Lan Xuanming, "Your Majesty, today is our big day, you..."

Lan Xuanming interrupted her coldly, "Miss Liu, there's no need to say more."

Liu Xuer's smile froze on her face, and a feeling of grievance welled up in her heart.