He felt that trying it would definitely lead to lifelong regret.

In the end, Luo Qianmo left Fang Qingyou's room expressionlessly, as if nothing had happened.

In reality, he was very depressed, and he almost made a mistake that he would regret for the rest of his life.

However, this depression was quickly replaced by coldness.

He must find out who was behind tonight's events.

Of course, he wouldn't let go of his open rivals either.

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. "Luo Qianhao, I'm coming back. Are you ready?"

The person who was even more depressed than Luo Qianmo was Xiaoyaozi.

He was in a state of excitement and confusion, but he was really looking forward to the revival of the holy spring. However, he didn't expect that all his efforts would be in vain.

He could clearly feel the aura of the holy spring water before, but at this moment, the aura of the holy spring water has disappeared again.

This proves that the holy spring water ultimately failed to revive.

If there had never been any hope, it would have been fine, but there was a glimmer of hope in my heart, and now that hope has been completely shattered. The intense sense of disappointment is truly depressing, and I almost feel an urge to die.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and Fang Qingyou, Luo Qianmo and their group soon arrived in Yunjing City.

Finally, the Eighth Prince returned. The city gates opened, and the Emperor personally welcomed him.

The procession was like that of a general returning in triumph.

In fact, Luo Qianmo did indeed return in triumph this time.

Just as they returned to Yunjing City, news of the revival of life in the southern lands had already spread. The once barren land was finally showing some green, giving people a sense of hope.

Luo Qianmo was enjoying the spotlight, yet his expression remained indifferent, seemingly unaware that what he was experiencing was an honor that others wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Fang Qingyou sat in the carriage and could still hear the noise. The people were excited and talking about the successful pacification of the disaster in the south.

Hearing these discussions, a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

In her opinion, these voices were even more pleasant to hear than the emperor's praise.

As long as she could hear these sounds, she felt that this trip to the south was truly worthwhile.

However, Fang Qingyou's smile quickly faded, because she actually saw the Fang family members in the crowd.

The person in the lead was Fang Xing'an. His gaze searched from front to back as if he were looking for someone, his neck stretched out like a giraffe's.

Fang Qingyou immediately lowered the carriage window. Seeing this old scumbag made her angry.

Now that he has become a high-ranking official of the second rank in the imperial court, does he still want to use himself to advance further?

This old scumbag, he got rich because of women before, and now he gets rich because of his daughter. Can't he ever amount to anything again?

If he had some of the ability to climb to his current position, perhaps she would still respect him. But now, she finds him utterly disgusting.

In order to control himself, he went to great lengths to manipulate the Ren family. He was truly shameless!

Fang Xing'an kept craning his neck to look, hoping to catch a glimpse of Fang Qingyou or Fang Runting. News had already come from the south that the insect plague there had been quelled.

Fang Qingyou made a great contribution, and I heard that Fang Runting also earned a considerable amount of credit.

Now, the Fang family is quite prestigious.

To be personally greeted by the Emperor is an extremely rare honor.

However, Fang Xing'an's neck ached from craning it, but he still couldn't see Fang Qingyou or Fang Runtin.

Fang Qingyou was naturally invisible to him, because she lowered the side curtain after seeing him, making it impossible for him to see her.

Fang Runtin, of course, could not see it either, because he did not return to Yunjing City with the main group this time, but stayed in Lingnan City.

In his own words, he would not leave Lingnan City until it returned to normal.

Therefore, Fang Qingyou originally intended to go back with Fang Runting, but changed her mind after hearing about his ambition.

Since her brother had made a decision, she, as his younger sister, had to support him.

Moreover, she is proud to have such a brother!

Emperor Mingde's eyes gleamed with undisguised joy.

He had been worried for Luo Qianmo for as many days as Luo Qianmo had been gone, fearing that something might have happened to him. Even with the armored guards following him, he was still not at ease. Now that he saw Luo Qianmo return safely, he was finally relieved.

Mo'er, you're finally back.

Emperor Mingde was overjoyed, but Luo Qianmo didn't even glance at him.

Emperor Mingde was already used to his coldness and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

For him, seeing Luo Qianmo return safely was enough.

Emperor Mingde greeted Luo Qianmo and She Ruifeng at the city gate and escorted them all the way to the palace.

Luo Qianmo and She Ruifeng reported back, giving Emperor Mingde a brief account of the situation in the south.

Emperor Mingde already knew about this news, but he still couldn't hide his joy when Luo Qianmo said it.

Yes, Emperor Mingde was overjoyed.

His son, who usually showed little interest in politics and national affairs, has now returned so successfully after fulfilling the imperial mission; this is truly a great joy.

Looking at Luo Qianmo like this, Emperor Mingde felt that he would have no hesitation in handing over the country to this son right now.

His son is so outstanding, he will definitely be able to take on this important task.

The southern insect plague was successfully quelled, and Emperor Mingde was overjoyed, bestowing rewards upon all those who had participated in the expedition.

From generals like She Ruifeng to lowly soldiers like Mao Maobing, no one was an exception.

She Ruifeng rewarded others with gold and pearls, while Luo Qianmo rewarded them with fertile land.

Therefore, Fang Qingyou was always looking forward to her reward. It was something that everyone would receive, and it was impossible for her to be left out.

But when her reward was revealed, Fang Qingyou was so depressed that she could barely smile.

Haha, could she say that her reward was actually the status of a county princess?

The title "County Princess" sounds prestigious, and it seems like she's an official, but in reality, she has no real power and can't do anything. She's just a pretty-sounding name!

Fang Qingyou wailed inwardly.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, other people receive gold, jewels, and fertile fields, but in her eyes, they are reduced to mere titles and honors.

She actually prefers tangible things, things that she can actually see or touch.

She's really short of money. Even if she doesn't have money, it would be nice to have something that generates money.

Why is it that when it comes to her, it becomes mere formalism?

This is discrimination, absolutely blatant discrimination.

She was not convinced; she really didn't want to accept it at all.

However unwilling she was, Fang Qingyou could only keep her bitterness to herself. What else could she do but challenge the imperial authority?

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