To be honest, she did not want to bother about these matters. But as a member of Changjing Kingdom, she had to deal with such problems. If she allowed the matters to escalate, even her kin in Hua's Mansion would get implicated. "Let's go back to the capital after daybreak," Yun Shimo said quietly. He walked over and put his hands into Hua Qiyue's basin, rinsing them. His hands were as fair as in the past. Hua Qiyue gave him a jealous glance. This guy's hands were even prettier than a woman's. They made her so jealous! Hua Qiyue said no more. She went directly into her room. She wanted to pack up and return to the capital at once. Besides, there was nothing here for her. She could leave the mess to be dealt with by the Crown Prince and his men. Hua Qiyue swiftly packed her clothes. Someone knocked on her door. She turned back and saw a dashing man standing outside, watching her quietly.

Hua Qiyue clapped her hands. "Caining, Caiqing!" Just as her voice faded, two men leaped down to the front of the hall. One was carrying a person. The Changlong Emperor saw the man and his heart skipped a beat. Wasn't this man the sixth Senior Brother, Zhou Zheng, who was sent by Heaven Sect to protect Princess Qianyang? Why was he in Caiqing's hands? Fifth Venerable Master and Princess Qianyang saw the situation and their countenances changed. Fifth Venerable Master was knowledgeable and experienced. She soon regained her composure. But Princess Qianyang was more of a greenhorn. She stared guiltily at the Emperor, gazing into his profound eyes. Caining threw Zhou Zheng coldly to the ground. Hua Qiyue pointed at the man. "He is our witness!" Fifth Venerable Master gave a cold snort. "Princess Jinghua is fond of jokes, surely. Zhou Zheng has been missing since yesterday. So, he's been captured by your

The next day, while Yun Shimo was in the tower refining pills, Qingtong came and reported that Princess Qianyang had sent someone here to fetch a medicine. She wanted to use it to treat Hongyi's wounds. Yun Shimo was coldly controlling the flame under the cauldron. He said icily, "I won't help." Qingtong gave a start. It was Hongyi after all, someone who had tried to kill Hua Qiyue. It was normal for him not to agree. Yet the servant was Princess Qianyang's man. "The man is from Princess Qianyang... " Yun Shimo halted for a moment before saying quietly, "Tell him that I'm too busy dealing with the Gnawing Devils Sect. We will talk again after the Gnawing Devils Sect business." Qingtong gave a sigh of relief and left. After Qingtong's departure, Yun Shimo gave the cauldron a slap, injecting a scorching silver light into it. Boom! A crimson pellet rose within the cauldron, spherical and glistening with

"Alright, you people wait in the dining room. The food's nearly ready." Yun Shimo smiled, wanting to caress Tianci's small head. But his hands were dirty, so he squatted down and touched the boy's face with his forehead instead. Of course, Tianci agreed jovially. The company left the kitchen but sounds of their laughter continued to ring out unabated. "I didn't expect Brother Yun to cook for you two. Hmmm, it seems like... Qiyue, you are so blessed!" Ji Jing smiled. Hua Qiyue gave a quiet smile. No one knew what she was feeling inside. From an outsider's point of view, she was very blessed. Yet she recalled that the fellow did not reject the Princess's proposal in Righteous Hall. The Emperor, however, knew how to act and decided not to sanction their marriage. Hua Qiyue was wondering if Yun Shimo would reject the Emperor if the latter had really approved their marriage. Tianci was overjoyed. At this

Hua Qiyue was thoroughly disappointed. She really wanted to trace that man and hack himself into a thousand pieces to alleviate the hate in her heart. But the moment she recalled he was Tianci's father, she became quite vexed. Two hours later, the horse carriage arrived at Bright Hill Village. It was a small village with a scenic view of hills and rivers. A desolate spot by the village entrance was the site of Hua Qiyue's parent's graves. Her father and mother had been hacked to death by the Princess's men. Their funeral and burial were arranged by their neighbors. Although Hua Qiyue did not return for the funeral, she got her men to investigate it. Her feud having been avenged, and as the trouble over the Gnawing Devils Sect was terribly urgent, she wanted to return first and pay respects to her parents at their graves. Hua Qiyue alighted the carriage, pulling Tianci's hand. They walked slowly toward the three solitary graves.