Vol2 – Chapter 18 – The counterattack of the dome has begun
The next day.
In front of the gates of the Imperial Capital, countless citizens gathered on both sides of the street without any organization from the authorities. The Imperial Guard held back the fervent crowd.
They repeatedly chanted Meng Qin's honorific title:
"Space-Time Sword Saint, you are my faith. Oh my god, how will I live without you?"
"The current Empress' Husband is just a decorative vase. How can he compare to the handsome and valiant Minister? I agree with the Sea Prince's proposal to make the Minister the Empress' Husband!"
"The Sword Saint is coming out! So handsome! As expected of my husband!"
"Wow... I'm having a nosebleed. The Minister's looks are making it hard for me to keep my legs together."
Amidst the waves of exclamations, the crowd's attention focused on a towering, intricately carved Imperial Carriage.
Meng Qingzhou stood tall, waving to the crowd, but the smile on his lips was somewhat stiff.
"Wife, your husband is a Sword Saint. There's no need to ride the Emperor's carriage. I can take you flying through the wind and return to Present Village in an instant."
"This is too high-profile."
Meng Qingzhou was extremely uncomfortable being treated as a national idol. He couldn't deny he was happy, but it was his first time experiencing such a situation, and he felt a bit awkward.
The carriage was spacious enough to accommodate more than ten people.
At this moment, Dongfang Liuli, Su Qingqiu, Wu Die, and a Big Yellow Dog were all gathered in the carriage.
The Sunlight Lord, looking like a donkey, carried large bags of luggage, his dog face full of helplessness.
'You two are playing roles, why drag me into this? I'm just a dog, why make it hard for a puppy?'
Wu Die and Su Qingqiu were wrapped tightly, looking like two mummies.
One was a famous cold Sword Immortal, the other had once served a rebel king, neither dared to show their faces in public.
"So many people! The Empress' Husband's prestige is almost catching up with Her Majesty's." Su Qingqiu's big eyes rolled around, excitedly looking at the citizens on both sides of the street, transmitting her voice.
Wu Die, looking as if it was only natural, transmitted her voice: "Nothing strange about it. This is the proper standard for the Sword Saint's travels."
Dongfang Liuli sat gracefully on the couch, embodying the image of a virtuous wife. Hearing Meng Qingzhou's soft complaints, she smiled and said:
"Oh?"
"Are you saying, husband, that you want to fly three thousand miles with your sword sense leading the way, returning to the village under the gaze of over three hundred people, looking majestic?"
"That works too. It's time to let those foolish villagers see how the former live-in son-in-law has transformed into the Space-Time Sword Saint."
But soon, Sky State would produce a single dominant force!
'About a year until Sky State is unified.'
'The chaotic times are coming...'
Meng Qingzhou shook his head, ready to explain.
Suddenly, Dongfang Liuli stood up, walked to Meng Qingzhou's side, her face veiled, and said with a faint smile:
"Rest assured, even if my husband leaves the court, he will continue to uphold the mission of saving the world. I can guarantee that."
After all, Present Village was within the palace grounds. No matter how much her salt fish husband messed around, it would ultimately benefit Great Jin.
The Sea Prince glared at her, almost blurting out, "Who do you think you are to guarantee for the Sword Saint?" but held back out of respect for Meng Qin.
Meng Qingzhou was surprised.
He didn't expect his wife to lie, and so confidently at that.
In truth, what he really wanted to say was—"My path to saving the world is different from Her Majesty's, but when the sky falls, I will be there."
"Goodbye, Imperial Capital."
"Goodbye, Empress."
Meng Qingzhou murmured silently, gradually relaxing.
Just then.
A majestic voice came from the front: "Minister Meng, I haven't personally seen you off yet. Are you in such a hurry to go home and be intimate with your wife?"
A figure in red blocked the carriage. It was the Empress!
Dongfang Liuli: ?
Suddenly, Dongfang Liuli's breath stopped, her eyes widened.
Qiong had disguised herself as her again! And she seemed to have ill intentions.
"What do you want?!" Dongfang Liuli asked in a mix of surprise and anger, transmitting her voice.
Qiong glanced at the Empress, her gaze cold, and transmitted her voice:
"He is my Sword Saint Grandfather. What do you think I want, fox spirit?"
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