Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 195
Li Ge was greatly surprised. At this moment, Qing Yun exuded a natural kingly demeanor. Every look and every movement was just like Situ Xingyun in the imperial court.
Mei Li bit her lip, and after a long while, she finally spoke: "In the Wenmo Ancient Shop, the zither score that the Palace Master bought was created by Palace Master Mei Jue, and it contains all that Palace Master Mei Jue has learned in her life. At the Flower Temple, I gave the Palace Master another zither score, which is an internal energy cultivation method created by Palace Master Mei Jue, Elder Juechen, and Elder Xian. The people of the Zither Palace cultivate their internal energy through the zither. I only hope that the Palace Master can recover her martial arts as soon as possible, and I have no other intentions."
"Heh, so you've figured out my preferences. No wonder you always feel refreshed and can't stop playing after playing the zither." Qingyun smiled lazily. "What about the glass bead bracelet? As far as I know, the poison that night didn't require glass powder. Hongxiu, right?"
Her clear eyes held no coldness, only a playful smile, which made Hongxiu break out in a cold sweat.
"Palace Master, the glass powder is used to suppress the toxins, while the blood silver is used for the actual detoxification."
"Does Hongxiu mean that the glass powder is unimportant?!"
Hongxiu bit her lip until blood appeared on it, then she nodded slightly.
"Palace Master, please don't blame Hongxiu. I planned everything. I just wanted the Qin Palace, which had been dormant for many years, to become the number one sect in the martial arts world under your leadership." Meili knelt down.
Qingyun raised an eyebrow, "Why don't you mention that after the demonic nature within me fully erupted, I would lead you to become the number one demonic sect?!"
Mei Li and Hong Xiu's faces turned deathly pale in an instant, while the others looked confused and puzzled.
Qingyun saw this and understood slightly.
Suddenly, Mei Li's expression calmed down. She looked directly at Qing Yun and said, "Palace Master, Qin Palace was originally a demonic sect. It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature. Palace Master is kind by nature, but—" Mei Li's eyes were filled with expectation. She seemed to see a bright future for Qin Palace, "Once Palace Master's demonic nature is unleashed, things will be different."
Qingyun stared straight into Meili's eyes. After a long while, she sighed, "Never mind, I don't intend to pursue this matter any further." After all, she was only thinking of Qin Palace.
Li Ge's lips curved slightly upward. She was still so soft-hearted, quite different from Situ Xingyun.
Mei Li was overjoyed, but Qing Yun's words the next moment plunged her into an icy abyss.
"I am truly unsuitable to be the Palace Master of Qin Palace, so what I wish to announce tonight is this: I have decided to pass the position to Meili."
Everyone present was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
“This Palace Master’s token—” Qingyun said coldly, “Meili, catch it!”
Qingyun's voice carried an irresistible charm, causing Meili to involuntarily reach out and take the token.
"Meili, now that you have the token, you are the Palace Master of Qin Palace. I believe that under your leadership, Qin Palace will achieve great things. Anyone else have any objections?"
Qingyun glanced at her coldly.
Although they were not entirely willing, everyone bowed their heads and said in unison, "No."
"Very good." Qingyun nodded with a smile, a stark contrast to her previous cold demeanor. The speed of her change of expression astonished everyone present.
"Now I'm going to see my mother one last time. I will never appear in the Qin Palace again."
Having said that, Qingyun and Lige turned and left.
"Woman, you're quite the actress. No wonder you're a writer."
"Hehe, I have prestige."
"But I'm quite curious how you know that glass powder is unnecessary."
“When I went to the Butterfly Palace to ask Shuangdie for Blood Silver that day, she didn’t mention Glass Powder. Given her personality, I thought she would bring out Glass Powder to provoke me, so I’m pretty sure that Glass Powder was unnecessary.”
"Woman, you are really good at observing people."
Qingyun smiled and said, "Lige, I'll take you to see Mother."
Then Qingyun pulled Lige into the ancestral hall.
The ancestral hall displays portraits of the past masters of the Qin Palace. These masters all share a common trait: they wear red robes, have silver eyes, and possess an alluring, sinister aura.
"Mother, this is Li Ge. He's the disciple of Elder Juechen! If Father ever upsets you down there, you can come and settle the score with him!"
Qingyun and Lige knelt on the ground.
"Woman, who introduces people like that?" Li Ge straightened up, coughed a few times, and said seriously, "Mother..."
"Hey! Are we married?" Qingyun interrupted.
"I think I just heard a woman say 'He is my husband'?"
Qingyun had no choice but to give up and glared at Lige.
Li Ge smiled, a gentle smile playing on her lips. “Mother, I am Father’s disciple, Li Ge. Father gave me this name, and at the time I didn’t understand his intentions, but now I do. Mother, Father truly loves you very much. Although you two cannot watch her grow up, I will wholeheartedly take care of her, cherish her, and ensure she suffers no harm. So, Mother, please rest assured in entrusting her to me.”
Li Ge's words warmed Qingyun's heart.
She looked up and stared intently at the enchanting figure in the painting, saying, "Mother, although you and Father cannot be together, Li Ge and I will never continue your tragedy. We will be very, very happy together in the future. So, Mother, please rest assured and entrust me to him!"
Li Ge chuckled, "It seems you really want to marry me."
Qingyun pouted, ignoring his words. "Lige, when are you going to take me to see Father? Where is Father's grave?"
"I'll take you to see him after we leave the palace."
Okay. Let's go back now!
Just then, a clear bell rang out behind them.
Qingyun was taken aback, then turned around and saw Meili with a resolute expression.
Holding the Palace Master's token, Mei Li stared intently at Qing Yun. She had originally intended to return the token, but overhearing their conversation, she couldn't help but be moved. Even the spirit of Palace Master Mei Jue in heaven would wish for her happiness.
"I will lead the Qin Palace well!"