Qing Zhiyan and Hastor bowed before the Emperor one more time and stood up to leave the Imperial Court. But they had just taken a few steps when the thundering voice of Qing Yicheng sounded once again.
"One more thing. Tell your mother that I've called her. There are some urgent matters that we need to discuss."
The ministers were surprised on those words. It was a open secret that the Emperor was not on good terms with the Empress. So, Qing Yicheng's words confused them, as it was a huge news.
Did the Emperor reconcile with the Empress? Then, it was really a big news to the people involved in politics of Empire. The Empress faction was the strongest faction aside from the Emperor Faction so a union between them could result in many things.
They needed to inform their backers about this.
Qing Zhiyan also showed a surprised expression, even though she had already expected that. After all, how could the Emperor rest still knowing that one of the strongest organisation of the Empire had been destroyed?
But she didn't show much on her face, which was covered in a viel. She bowed, and said respectfully.
"As you order, Your Majesty. Now, if you'll excuse me."
Qing Yicheng waved his hand, signalling them to leave. Then, thinking about something he also stood up and said.
"Dismiss!"
Saying that, he also left leaving the imperial court with only ministers. They also stood up to leave, as they were too eager to share the news with their backer.
Just then, a loud sound as if a small explosion happened sounded in the court, alerting everyone. They grew confused and looked around, wondering what caused the sound.
Who actually dared to use their strength in Imperial Court? Were they courting Death?
It was then, their gaze landed on the fat minister who was looking like as if he had lost his soul. His face was so horrified as he looked down at his seat.
Soon, a terrible smell assaulted everyone's noses, making them almost vomit. They hurriedly covered their noses and looked at the fat minister with disgust.z
How did such a filthy and dirty man became minister? Who would dare to actually shit inside the Imperial Court?
It was no wonder that the fat minister lost his soul. He was done for. The Emperor was already suspicious of him and now he actually pulled a stunt like this, how could he be saved?
He wanted to cry as he really didn't know how he did this. He was a powerful Cultivator and he could go for many days without doing this, then why did he suddenly let it out?
They had utmost respect for her and they showed it in their actions. When the carriage was passing by the main gate, they voiced simultaneously.
"We hope the travel was good for Your Highness!"
Normally, they shouldn't hear anything in response but it was a different case with Qing Zhiyan. And just as they guessed, a sweet voice sounded as Qing Zhiyan looked out from the window.
"It was good thanks to all of you praying for me. Once again, thanks for gaurding my mother."
The guard's hearts were instantly filled with happiness as one of them swore.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. As long as we are alive, not even a single hair of Her Majesty would be harmed."
Qing Zhiyan chuckled softly and said.
"You speak as if you can defeat someone who can threaten even my mother."
The guard blushed as his companions laughed at him. He glared at them and kicked one of them.
Qing Zhiyan chuckled even more and said.
"I was just kidding. Without everyone's support, we mother daughter pair wouldn't be alive today so we are grateful to everyone here."
The guards once again knelt on one knee and swore together.
"Our loyalty will never falter, Your Highness. Our lives are yours."
"Those are precious things so don't give away so casually. Anyways, I have to meet Mother so I won't take your time. Have a good day."
Saying that, she gestured Hastor to move as the carriage entered the manor. The guards were left there, dazed.
One of them signed, forgetting his blush and said.
"Everyone is really blind, how can they say she is ugly? Your highness is the most beautiful woman in the world."
"They sure are."