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Upon seeing Lu Chen, Xuanyuan Yunqi felt an immense tension inside.

She still remembered her initial impression of him. She thought Lu Chen was merely an ordinary Seignior, a lecherous one at that. Even though she knew he was the Son of Destiny, she still did not show him any favor.

However, as days went by and she spent more time with Lu Chen, she realized that he was not merely a libertine.

Now, standing before Lu Chen, all she felt was pressure. Even though Lu Chen wore a smile, his smile carried the majesty of an Emperor.

As soon as Xuanyuan Yunqi stepped into the Imperial Study Room, she immediately knelt down and said, "Your subordinate pays respect to Your Majesty! Long live, long live, forever live Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Yunqi, how many times have I told you that we don't need to be so formal when we are alone? Please, rise."

Xuanyuan Yunqi promptly stood up, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Then Xuanyuan Yunqi straightforwardly said, "Your Majesty, I wish to march south and attack Great Qian!"

With a calm smile, Lu Chen indeed thought the same. He had known Xuanyuan Yunqi sought him out to take part in this battle.

Lu Chen said, "Yunqi, you are now the Imperial Guard of Yan County. You are responsible for the safety of the entire Yan County. If you, the commander of the Imperial Guards, were to leave Yan County, who would protect it?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Xuanyuan Yunqi was taken aback. Clearly, Lu Chen did not want her to march south; otherwise, he would not have said so.

Her position as the Imperial Guard Commander was not that essential. Lu Chen had many military generals under him, many of whom were capable of taking on the role of Imperial Guard Commander.

If Lu Chen wanted to replace the Imperial Guard Commander, he could do so at any time. There was no need specifically for her to hold this position.

Although she felt there might be no chance this time, considering it could be the last battle before a unified world, Xuanyuan Yunqi had to keep trying nonetheless.

Immediately, Xuanyuan Yunqi said, "Your Majesty has numerous capable people under his command. Surely, someone is more suitable than your subordinate for the position of Imperial Guard Commander."

Hearing Xuanyuan Yunqi's words, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Really? I was not aware of that."

"Apart from your brother and you, I really haven't found anyone more suitable to be the Imperial Guard Commander."

"The Imperial Guards need absolute loyalty. The commander of the Imperial Guards must be absolutely loyal to me, and your Xuanyuan family has always shown absolute loyalty to me. Hence, there is no one more suitable than a member of the Xuanyuan family to hold this position."

This…

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Xuanyuan Yunqi thought for a moment and realized he was right.

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For the Emperor, naturally, it is crucial to choose the most trusted person as the commander of the Imperial Guards, as history has seen many rebellions led by commanders of the guards.

Many changes in the throne involved the critical position of the Imperial Guard Commander.

Thinking about this, Xuanyuan Yunqi felt even less hopeful about her chances of going south.

At that moment, Xuanyuan Yunqi suddenly recalled her brother's words, yet she hesitated. After a while, Xuanyuan Yunqi stammered, "Your Majesty, your subordinate knows a suitable candidate, but I can only tell Your Majesty tonight."

Hearing this, Lu Chen chuckled.

The expression on Xuanyuan Yunqi's face became stiff, clearly indicating it was not her intention, surely someone had coached her.

Who else but Xuanyuan Chen, that guy? Currently stationed in the old Capital City of Great Sum, the only person who could influence Xuanyuan Yunqi in such a way must be Xuanyuan Chen, her brother.

Lu Chen then said, "Alright, come to the palace tonight. I will visit your place tonight to hear about the person you recommend."

Although Xuanyuan Yunqi had not yet been conferred the title of consort, she still had a palace of her own within the realm. Any woman Lu Chen favored, even if she did not reside in the palace, inevitably had a room of her own.

Seeing Lu Chen agree, Xuanyuan Yunqi quickly thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"If there's nothing else, I shall take my leave now."

"Hmm, okay." Lu Chen nodded slightly.

Xuanyuan Yunqi then left the Imperial Study Room with her mind blank; she had not expected to actually use the method her older brother had mentioned as if possessed by a ghost.

Could it be that tonight she really had to...

Xuanyuan Yunqi quickly stopped herself from thinking further. Since the words had been spoken, there was no turning back the arrow once the bow was drawn, and she could only keep going.

With this thought, Xuanyuan Yunqi firmed up her resolve—she must go on the southern expedition!

Watching Xuanyuan Yunqi's retreating figure, Lu Chen smiled faintly; he had long thought about having Xuanyuan Yunqi join him on his journey south. He had even discussed it with Xuanyuan Chen, inquiring about how well Xuanyuan Yunqi's military tactics studies were coming along. Xuanyuan Chen, that guy, surely knew his intentions; Xuanyuan Chen really knew how to play his sister.

Meanwhile.

Great Qian Dynasty.

After the Emperor's departure to the west, every household in the Great Qian Capital City hung white cloths. The entire city lost its former prosperity, with hardly anyone on the streets, making it exceptionally desolate.

The scene inside the palace was much the same; at this moment, Liu Qingqiu, dressed in white mourning attire, was standing vigil in front of the Emperor's coffin.

The white mourning clothes tightly wrapped Liu Qingqiu's body, perfectly showcasing her voluptuous and graceful figure. One could tell at a glance that her body was especially soft.

At that moment, the sound of a bell rang out, followed by the appearance of a black figure behind Liu Qingqiu.

"Quite interesting. The Yue Emperor always suspected that Great Qian had cultivators from other worlds. I initially didn't take it to heart, but now it appears there really is a cultivator from the High-Level Cultivation Realm."

"However, looking at your state, it doesn't seem like your true self has descended."

Upon hearing this voice, Liu Qingqiu did not show any surprise. Even without turning back, she had already guessed who was speaking to her.

She was already aware of what had happened in Great Jue and knew some movements of the Barbarian Tribe Goddess.

At that time, without turning her head, Liu Qingqiu said, "What is the Barbarian Tribe Goddess doing in Great Qian instead of staying with the Barbarian Tribe?"

Mu Yunxi said with a smile, "I heard that the Empress of Great Qian is exceptionally graceful and owns a face that could captivate the masses. Curious, I decided to come and see for myself."

Liu Qingqiu replied lightly, "The plague in Great Qian is still rampant. The Goddess should be careful."

Mu Yunxi responded indifferently, "The plague of this world cannot harm me."

At that moment, Liu Qingqiu turned to face the woman in a purple dress and a purple veil—Mu Yunxi—and continued, "Speak then, why have you come to see me?"

Mu Yunxi said, "You must already be aware of what happened in Great Jue?"

"Not only was Great Jue defeated, but the Yue Emperor has been imprisoned by the Sum Emperor in the Jinluan Hall, played with daily, and even confined in Yanjing."

"Poor Yue Emperor, who knows how much she has been tormented by now."

"To think that an Emperor of a dynasty has fallen to such a fate is truly lamentable."