Chapter 46 – Heavens, Your Majesty X is harassing employees
Qian Yuan Sword Saint raised his head in confusion. Despite his late-stage Sea Covering Realm cultivation, he was caught off guard by the Empress's successful sneak attack.
"The mask... it's broken." Qian Yuan Sword Saint looked at the smiling mask shattered in two on the ground, touched his cheek, and his expression subtly changed.
"Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this?"
Dongfang Liuli gazed at Qian Yuan Sword Saint, her watery eyes reflecting a remarkably handsome face.
If any villagers were present, seeing Qian Yuan Sword Saint's appearance, they would undoubtedly be shocked and exclaim, "Holy crap! It's the ancient version of Zhu Bajie from Gu Yuege!"
"Did I guess wrong..." Dongfang Liuli was momentarily stunned, then used her divine sense to probe Qian Yuan Sword Saint but found nothing unusual.
The civil and military officials in the court, envoys from various countries, and representatives of different factions silently memorized Qian Yuan Sword Saint's features, with some even secretly sketching his portrait.
Everyone was amazed by Qian Yuan Sword Saint's handsome appearance, only slightly inferior to Minister Meng Qin, and puzzled by the Empress's mysterious actions.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing! Qian Yuan Sword Saint is not a citizen of Great Jin. Your behavior is too inappropriate," Su Qingqiu whispered in shock.
Dongfang Liuli: ...
Have I spoiled this girl too much? She doesn't seem to take me seriously at all.
Qian Yuan Sword Saint's eyebrows furrowed in anger, and he said, "Empress, please give me an explanation."
A hint of embarrassment flashed in Dongfang Liuli's eyes. She first observed Meng Qingzhou's expression, feeling relieved that he didn't seem to mind, then lazily reclined and said calmly, "I don't like people wearing masks in the court. Is that reason enough?"
However, no one noticed that beneath Qian Yuan Sword Saint's seemingly unaffected exterior, his eyes were slightly hollow.
The Blind Strength System was too domineering, not only sealing his main body but also rendering his avatar blind.
Meng Qingzhou, worried about arousing suspicion, wore a mask. After all, it would be too much of a coincidence for both master and disciple to be blind.
During the previous battle, the avatar had to unleash all its sword sense at any cost, forming a web that covered the entire small world, allowing it to sense every movement within its range.
"Qian Yuan, don't be rude," Meng Qingzhou reprimanded.
Upon hearing this, Qian Yuan Sword Saint restrained his anger, waved his hand to restore the smiling mask, put it back on, and respectfully said, "Yes, Master."
Meng Qingzhou breathed a sigh of relief, not caring about being angry.
Luckily, he had been cautious and didn't make the avatar look like himself.
As expected, Qian Yuan Sword Saint's appearance still aroused the Empress's suspicion, and many experienced individuals present were likely suspicious as well.
Moreover, with the top-tier immortal technique Three Purities One Breath, ordinary methods couldn't easily detect if it was an avatar.
Many had their blindfolds fall off during the fight, revealing a pair of large, bright eyes.
Many confused guests couldn't help but ask, "Does the Great Jin Dynasty revere blindness, considering disability beautiful?"
"No! There's a rumor that the Empress has a special preference for blind handsome men. The participants are trying to attract her attention. But I think it's just wishful thinking. They should look at themselves before trying to emulate Minister Meng and the Empress's husband," someone replied mysteriously.
Qin Fenghuo's face was dark, his fists clenched and unclenched, his teeth grinding.
How embarrassing!
"Your Majesty, should I go down and straighten things out?" Qin Fenghuo's temper flared, and he transmitted his voice to the Empress.
Dongfang Liuli, drunk and smiling, said, "No need. The purpose of the birthday banquet is to amuse me, and I find this very interesting."
Qin Fenghuo: ...
Intoxicated, Dongfang Liuli licked her lips with her soft pink tongue, her almond eyes becoming more charming as she looked at Meng Qingzhou, who was still devouring food.
"Come, drink with me."
A voice transmission reached Meng Qingzhou's ears. Hugging a large beast leg, he trembled.
Who is this woman harassing a decent man, speaking so seductively, blatantly trying to seduce him!
Who is it!
"My dear minister, come drink with me."
Meng Qingzhou's pupils shook violently. Me? The Empress?
The dignified and domineering Empress Qin Liuli had such a side!?
Facing the supreme throne, Meng Qingzhou pointed at himself, silently mouthing, "Me?"
"Yes, you. Come drink with me."
Dongfang Liuli, growing impatient, reached out and pulled Meng Qingzhou through the red curtains to the emperor's seat.
The Empress's face was flushed, her lazy and seductive figure reclining on the chair, her head resting on the dragon throne's armrest, her black hair trailing on the ground like a painting, her clothes half-covering her body, unable to conceal her allure.
Meng Qingzhou, unable to see, felt completely bewildered.
What's going on?
Heavens, the Empress is harassing her staff!