Chapter 2 – Shy maid turns out to be a cold and gorgeous sword immortal

Chapter 2 – Shy maid turns out to be a cold and gorgeous sword immortal

Taiji Hall, the private bedchamber of the Empress' Husband.

Ever since the Empress of Great Jin announced to the world that Meng Qingzhou, a commoner, was to be her husband, Taiji Hall had been transformed into a small house with green tiles, surrounded by a fence, and the courtyard filled with chickens, ducks, and geese, resembling an ordinary household.

Moreover, the Empress instructed the ministers, palace maids, and eunuchs to play their respective roles and not reveal her identity in front of Meng Qingzhou.

From then on, within a few hundred meters of Taiji Hall, the royal buildings with red walls and yellow tiles were leveled, and houses with yellow earth walls and black tiles were built.

This scene was like a blot of bird droppings in the center of the grand and luxurious palace, truly an eyesore.

The Empress named this secluded haven "Present Village".

Her intention was to keep Meng Qingzhou away from national political affairs, fearing he might be exploited by those with ulterior motives, hence the elaborate arrangement.

But now, the once peaceful Present Village was filled with a chilling atmosphere.

All the "villagers" turned their heads in unison, their gazes piercing through the yellow earth houses, fixed on the small house with green tiles.

Occasionally, Jiang Canghai, the current Prime Minister who played the role of village chief out of interest, said gravely:

"What terrifying Sword Sense! It feels like it can ignore spatial distance and cut down the younger version of me."

The leader of the Imperial Guard, who sold wine, felt goosebumps all over his body as he looked up at the Sword Sense of Time and Space piercing the sky, feeling it was close enough to take his life at any moment.

"That is the Empress' Husband's bedchamber. Subjects cannot intrude, but if there is an assassin, wouldn't the Empress' Husband be in danger?" The leader of the Imperial Guard was restless.

Jiang Canghai said, "No worries, I have already informed Her Majesty, and someone will investigate."

Zhao Gou, the heir apparent of the Vassal King of Shu Region, who had an unremarkable appearance, mocked, "A mere outlaw, with no cultivation level, no knowledge, and a cripple at that, how can he bear the title of the Empress' Husband of Great Jin? If there is an assassination, it would save us from the ridicule of other nations."

Zhao Gou's voice was loud, and such rebellious words went unchallenged. Even Jiang Canghai, the pillar of the state and a veteran of three dynasties, chose to ignore it, as if he hadn't heard.

The Empress had unilaterally appointed a blind man as her husband without the consent of the ministers, which was against ancestral rules and had caused public resentment.

Jiang Canghai also had his reservations.

Choosing a husband for the Empress was a significant matter. The candidate should at least be virtuous, wise, healthy, and beautiful, with a strong family background to help stabilize the throne.

This Meng Qingzhou, who appeared out of nowhere, was just an outlaw from the rivers and lakes, unworthy of being the Empress' Husband from any perspective!

"If I were chosen as the Empress' Husband, the entire Shu Region would be Her Majesty's backing! The 200,000-strong army of Shu Region would be at Her Majesty's command!" Zhao Gou said with jealousy and resentment.

Thinking of the Empress he had long coveted being taken by a blind man, Zhao Gou wished he could kill Meng Qingzhou.

As he spoke, a cold and peerless figure flew through the air and landed in Present Village, hurriedly entering the small house with green tiles.

The other ministers eavesdropping were also shocked, unable to believe their ears.

The leader of the Imperial Guard muttered to himself, "Could the Empress' Husband be a sage with profound knowledge?"

Jiang Canghai's old eyes flashed with brilliance: "If it's true, then our Empress' Husband is no ordinary person."

***

In the Imperial Study.

Dongfang Liuli, dressed in a crystal red phoenix robe, couldn't hide her graceful figure. She sat at the desk reviewing memorials, her slender white fingers gently massaging her temples, her stunning face showing a hint of worry.

She was surnamed Qin and also Dongfang, hence she was also called Qin Liuli.

The name "Dongfang" was her own choice, symbolizing the rising sun from the east, representing the hope that the centuries of chaos among the nations would eventually come to an end!

Therefore, no matter how well Meng Qingzhou knew the plot, he could never associate the gentle and virtuous Dongfang Liuli with the decisive and domineering Qin Liuli from the story.

"Your Majesty!"

Su Qingqiu silently stood beside Dongfang Liuli, kneeling on one knee, respectfully saying:"There are no signs of intruders in Taiji Hall, the Empress' Husband is safe, and the source of the soaring Sword Sense cannot be found."

Dongfang Liuli nodded slightly, glancing at her, puzzled: "Cloud Ascension Realm? And it seems you've also comprehended Sword Sense, not bad."

"How did you achieve it?"

Su Qingqiu did not hide anything, recounting the events that had transpired, focusing on the important parts.

Including the swordsmanship scriptures recited by Meng Qingzhou, which Su Qingqiu had memorized and reported.

"Him?" Dongfang Liuli instinctively frowned, puzzled: "Such profound and mysterious swordsmanship insights, where did a mere mortal get them?"

The marriage between Empress Dongfang Liuli and Meng Qingzhou was a transaction.

Many ministers harbored ill intentions, constantly urging Dongfang Liuli to appoint an Empress' Husband, hoping to use a handsome man to corrupt the ruler.

But who was Dongfang Liuli? A rare Empress in history! Her ambition was to conquer the world, leaving no time for men. So, she made a deal with Meng Qingzhou to shut the ministers' mouths.

"Come with me to take a look." Dongfang Liuli suddenly became curious, standing up and walking out.

"Also, continue investigating the source of the soaring Sword Sense, and make sure to find it."

"Yes!" Su Qingqiu lowered her head.

Dongfang Liuli waved her hand, stepping forward, disappearing with a gust of wind, leaving only the curtains swaying.