"Emperor of Xingluo, do not go back on your word."
"From now on, Zhu Qing is free and will no longer be bound by marriage."
Chen Qingling looked directly at the Emperor of Xingluo, speaking each word with deliberate force, leaving no room for refusal.
The Emperor of Xingluo's expression was uncertain. He waved his hand. "Leave."
Facing Chen Qingling, the Emperor of Xingluo no longer retained even an ounce of imperial dignity. He felt as though he were being mercilessly trampled beneath someone's feet.
Even so, he could not do anything to Chen Qingling.
He could neither defeat her nor argue with her.
If he made an enemy of Chen Qingling, the lives of the Xingluo Empire's people would be over.
However, Zhu Zhuqing remained unmoved, and Qingling naturally stayed by her side.
Frowning, the Emperor of Xingluo snorted coldly and turned to leave.
If Qingling and Zhuqing would not leave, he would!He could not stay here another moment!
Once the Emperor left, only Davis and Zhu Zhuyun remained.
The two looked at each other, unsure why Zhu Zhuqing and her companion had not left yet. Perhaps there was still something they wanted to say.
"Sister…" Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was complicated as she looked at Zhu Zhuyun. She could not understand why her sister hated her so much.
Could it be just because she had participated in the struggle for imperial power?Now that she had voluntarily withdrawn, could this help mend the bond between sisters?
"Don't call me sister—I cannot bear that title," Zhu Zhuyun said lightly. Even though they were no longer rivals, she could not change her established persona.
"No matter what, you are my sister. How can a younger sister not call her elder sister?"
"Now that I won't compete with you, you are the future Empress of the Xingluo Empire."
"I think it's time for you to let go of your prejudice against me, and resolve our past grievances."
Listening to her sister, Zhu Zhuyun was deeply moved. She wished she could have a pure sisterly relationship.
"Don't you blame me at all?"
"I have always been against you, even sending people to kill you. Shouldn't you hate me?"
Zhu Zhuqing bit her red lips. "I once did hate you, but I have come to understand. The real culprit behind all of this was the imperial power struggle."
"Now that I have withdrawn from the struggle, our sisterly relationship can change. It will no longer be one of competition."
Faced with Zhu Zhuqing's heartfelt words, Zhu Zhuyun fell silent. She did not know how to face her silly little sister.
At that moment, Davis stepped forward. "Hah, you speak lightly. Do you think Zhu Yun doesn't mind?"
"Why wouldn't she!"
"They are sisters, after all!"
"Sisters? Ridiculous. The royal family is merciless. There is no love there."
"Royal family… always royal family," Chen Qingling clenched her fists in anger.
It was always about the royal family. She found it extremely annoying and had a very negative view of royalty.
At the same time, Qingling also understood.
No wonder their father chose to live in seclusion—it was not without reason.
Those outside were almost all bound by chains, with no freedom at all.
For example, members of the royal family spent their lives pursuing power and profit, only to end up surrounded by emptiness.
Some were only part of arranged marriages, their destinies tightly controlled, following predetermined paths.
In Chen Qingling's eyes, one's destiny should be controlled by oneself.
My life is mine, not heaven's!
"Zhuqing, let's go. There's no point in explaining to these useless people—they wouldn't understand even if we did."
Chen Qingling grabbed Zhuqing's wrist and led her back in the direction they had come.
Watching the two girls walk away, Zhu Zhuyun breathed a sigh of relief, tears glimmering in her eyes.
"They finally left. If they hadn't, I really don't know if I could have endured it."
At that moment, Zhu Zhuyun's heart was a mix of emotions. A long-lost smile appeared on her face.
"How wonderful. My silly little sister has grown up."
"Chen Qingling… thank you. I hope you take good care of my silly little sister."
Davis said, "It's just… Zhu Zhuqing gave up. I'm afraid my useless little brother might not accept it."
"He is even stronger than Zhu Zhuqing."
"Hmph, what does it matter? He brought it on himself!"
"To have a marriage contract but still fool around outside—people like that deserve nothing. No sympathy is required; they are not worthy."
Zhu Zhuyun spoke openly in front of Davis, openly scolding Dai Mubai.
Davis looked awkward. He could not say much—after all, his wife was strict.
"Ahem, Zhu Yun, don't mention him. Talking about him will only make you angry. Don't harm your health."
Meanwhile, Chen Qingling led Zhu Zhuqing step by step out of the Xingluo Imperial Palace.
Seeing the palace's outskirts crowded with people, Qingling realized their visit had been exposed—exactly what she wanted.
She wanted everyone to know that she had entered with Zhu Zhuqing and emerged unscathed.
Though people would not know their exact purpose, humans naturally fill in the gaps themselves.
Of course, she knew the secret would not stay hidden long. Within a few days, it would likely spread across the Xingluo Empire, known to all.
"Chen Qingling! Chen Qingling!"
Someone shouted, and soon the crowd was chanting her name.
"Chen Qingling!"
"Ahhh, idol, can you sign an autograph for me?"
"Who is that person with Chen Qingling? I want to be her friend!"
"You don't know her? She's from the Zhu family. I think her name is Zhu Zhuqing?"
"Walking closely with Zhu Zhuqing—does that mean she is the next ruler of the Xingluo Empire?"
"Shh, don't say that recklessly, you might lose your head!"
"Ah, yes, yes."
…
Listening to the crowd, Chen Qingling's eyes glimmered.
Might as well add some fuel to the fire, and let it spread faster!But before that, she needed to consult Zhuqing.
"Zhuqing, can I tell everyone what just happened? To let the Xingluo Empire know faster?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly. "Sure, I have no objection. My withdrawal from the imperial struggle and my freedom from marriage—it's all thanks to you, Qingling."
"Do as you wish. I'll stand by you."
"Good." Receiving Zhuqing's approval, Chen Qingling cleared her throat.
"Next, I am going to announce a major matter—something concerning the future of the Xingluo Empire!"
Hearing this, the onlookers gasped in surprise.
"A major matter concerning the future of the Xingluo Empire?"
"Just as I said! The future of the Xingluo Empire is definitely connected to Zhu Zhuqing!"
"Geez, being with someone influential in the Soul Master world, of course she's secure. Too bad the Crown Prince's efforts recently went to waste."
"Can't help it. Zhu Zhuqing was lucky to meet such an extraordinary person."
Everyone present assumed that the future of the Xingluo Empire was connected to Zhu Zhuqing, though in reality, it had nothing to do with her.
"From now on…"
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