Outlaw

Mu Ziyan was really shocked.

She never expected to meet the emperor and empress here.

If it were before, Mu Ziyan would inevitably feel embarrassed when she saw Xia Mengyao, and she wouldn't even know how to face it.

But now, Mu Ziyan is able to face everything openly.

Even when facing the empress head-on, her heart felt calm.

Eyes as calm as water, without any emotion.

Xia Mengyao obviously noticed the change in Mu Ziyan, and her expression was very calm.

The two people just stared at each other.

Speaking of which, this was the first time the two met in private.

His cold and calm eyes were pointed to the sky.

The cold wind blew like a knife, floating the clothes on the two people.

One is wearing a green shirt, the other is wearing a purple shirt, hunting and dancing.

Both of them had long, flowing hair, were graceful and charming, and would have captivated the country.

Even the strength of the two people is almost at a similar level.

The entire street was filled with smoke and dust.

The two of them just stood there, and they didn't know how much time passed.

Finally, Xia Mengyao took the initiative to step aside: "The Kowloon Dynasty will always be your home. If ASEAN is tired and exhausted outside, you are always welcome to come home."

Mu Ziyan sneered: "If I come back, then... where will the position of the emperor and empress be?"

Xia Mengyao's answer was straightforward: "If you can get it, you can come and get it at any time."

Mu Ziyan: "Are you willing?"

Xia Mengyao: "If I lose to you, I will be convinced."

Mu Ziyan: "Then, just wait for that day to come. Xia Mengyao, although you are the empress now, I admire you for the time being, and you are also ahead of me. But the future outcome is still unknown."

Swish!

Their eyes faced each other, their aura was overwhelming.

woman...

One thing is true in front of others, and another thing is true behind others.

Suddenly, Mu Ziyan said: "You don't have to feel guilty about me, I admire you. I also recognize you as the empress. If one day I stand at a higher peak and unintentionally replace everything you have now, I also hope that you You can be as convinced as I am of you today."

When she said this, Mu Ziyan was really relieved. Of course there is helplessness.

Qian Daoxue had said many times that Xia Mengyao was a mistress.

But she just became an emperor and empress.

And the method used was not a dirty trick, but an extraordinary method that carried the heavy responsibility of the Nine Dragons Alliance and the entire world to become a generation of emperor and empress.

Who is not convinced?

If Mu Ziyan is still obsessed with her mistress like Qian Daoxue, what is the difference between her and a stubborn and annoying shrew like Qian Daoxue?

Complaining and blaming, scolding and paranoia. Never helps solve any problems.

Xia Mengyao: "Okay. I'll wait."

Mu Ziyan left.

When he walked far away, he suddenly stopped and turned around and said, "Should I call you Empress or Xia Mengyao?"

Xia Mengyao: "It depends on your situation."

Mu Ziyan smiled and said: "Xia Mengyao. Take good care of him. He has to go to Jiutian Taiqing City."

Xia Mengyao: "Aren't you going to stay and watch the final battle of the ancient gates?"

Mu Ziyan shook her head: "No. If I stay, I can only look and do nothing. It makes no sense. I don't want to be such a useless woman anymore."

Xia Mengyao cupped her hands: "Take care."

Mu Ziyan cupped her hands and said, "Take care."

she left.

Xia Mengyao watched her go.

Until Mu Ziyan's back disappeared from the field of vision, Xia Mengyao did not look back and murmured to herself: "This woman has transformed. Maybe ASEAN will really reach unprecedented heights in his hands."

……

in the room.

Xiao Beichen was still sitting in the living room drinking alone.

Mu Ziyan's departure left Xiao Beichen with mixed feelings.

The previous separation in the eastern part of Zhongzhou was forcibly broken up by Qian Daoxue.

Now, Mu Ziyan left on her own initiative.

On the one hand, Xiao Beichen was pleased with Mu Ziyan's growth, but more importantly, he felt sad and guilty.

Although you are the Northern Emperor, it is still difficult to face such a thing.

Don't even know how to fix it.

How many times did Xiao Beichen want to take the initiative to hold this woman's hand and ask her to stay. But Xiao Beichen didn't do that... because he was no longer the impulsive young boy he once was.

And Xiao Beichen also realized that Mu Ziyan had lost her former gentleness, or had hidden her former gentleness. He has developed an extraordinary will of his own, and his personality has become much stronger and colder. Even if you force yourself to stay, they may not stay.

What's more, she is the leader of ASEAN. We must be responsible for the future of ASEAN in the millennium.

Many things are not that simple anymore.

Gollum!

Xiao Beichen drank glasses of strong wine.

Before I knew it, it was early morning.

Xiao Beichen drank the last glass of wine, stood up slowly, walked to the window, and looked at the morning star in the sky.

The dynasty has just been established, with many wastes waiting to be revitalized, and internal and external troubles.

Even the foundation of the dynasty has not been finalized yet, and this is already extremely urgent.

This is naturally not the time for children to be in love.

After clearing away his distracting thoughts, Xiao Beichen returned to his residence, took a comfortable bath, and after sobering up, he put on a brand new blue casual outfit and went to the empress' residence.

The palace has its own rules.

The emperor and the queen do not live together...

The emperors all live alone...

This damn rule!

Boom boom boom!

With a knock on the door, the door opened quickly.

Xia Mengyao, who was wearing a slim-fitting blue dress, was standing behind the door. She was graceful and graceful. When she saw Xiao Beichen, she showed no expression. She said rather coldly, "Is something wrong?"

Xiao Beichen was a little speechless.

You're already like this, and you're still pretending to be so cold?

However, Xiao Beichen didn't care and smiled lightly: "Won't you invite me in for a drink of tea or something?"

Xia Mengyao said tiredly: "Let's see what name you used to come in."

Xiao Beichen didn't react for a moment: "What do you mean?"

Xia Mengyao: "If you are the Northern Emperor, you can come in and drink tea. If you are a big idiot, then you can talk here."

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Xiao Beichen suddenly coughed violently.

scolded.

This Northern Emperor... doesn't seem to be as domineering as expected.

With a wry smile, Xiao Beichen said: "Then say it here."

Xia Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief, took Xiao Beichen to the pavilion in the yard, and simply made a pot of hot tea: "You want to ask the Kowloon Dynasty whether it wants to respect the ancient Taoism and promote Qi refining, right?"

Xiao Beichen said: "As expected of the emperor and empress. Yes, I want to hear your advice."

Xia Mengyao said calmly: "I am the palace master of Taoist Taiqing Palace. Aren't you worried that my suggestions are not pertinent? Are you not considering me wholeheartedly?"

Xiao Beichen shook his head: "No. I believe you."

Xia Mengyao said in a deep voice: "What do you think about promoting Qi refining?"

Xiao Beichen glanced at Xia Mengyao: "Tell the important point. There is no need to be subtle."

This matter was of great concern, and Xiao Beichen immediately became more serious.

Xia Mengyao said: "You also started out in Qi Refining. The empress knows such a terrifying prophecy and cannot avoid Qi Refining. Even Huangfujun has begun to practice Qi Refining again. Including the disciples of the Nine Dragons Alliance are all strong in Qi Refining." So I think it is imperative to promote Qi Refining. You can’t reject Qi Refining just because it is something developed by Taoism. Good things can be promoted.”

These words entered Xiao Beichen's heart.

The countless hesitations and obstacles in my heart seemed to be cleared by these words.

Especially coming from the mouth of the emperor and empress, it carries more weight.

Xia Mengyao continued: "As for whether to admire Taoism or not, I think this is a false proposition. With your personality, no one can force you to surrender to something you don't approve of."

Xiao Beichen smiled bitterly: "You are an extraordinary emperor and empress. Senior sister is right."

Faced with Xiao Beichen's praise, Xia Mengyao had no reaction: "But if you don't respect the Taoist sect, it will be very troublesome. It will inevitably trigger a war between the Taoist sect and the dynasty. At that time, you and I may need to go to Jiutian Taiqing City to negotiate with the Taoist sect. Let’s test it out.”

She said it easily.

But Xiao Beichen could feel the complex emotions in her heart.

She is the master of Taiqing Palace, and she should consider the interests of the Taoist sect completely. As a result, now that she is an emperor and empress, she has to consider the interests of the dynasty.

Caught in the middle, it’s too difficult to do.

No wonder she was unhappy after becoming empress, had a cold attitude, and even rarely saw people.

Gein... caught in the middle, it's so difficult!

Xiao Beichen felt a little sad: "Do you think the negotiation can be successful?"

Xia Mengyao shook his head: "This is a matter of principle for the Taoist sect, and there is a high probability that the negotiation will not be successful. No matter what, we must face it."

Xiao Beichen said deeply: "Mengyao, thank you very much. Then, find some time later, and I will go to Jiutian Taiqing City with you to negotiate. By the way, we will also resolve the matter of the Empress Master."

Xia Mengyao said: "I will delay the negotiation for you and ensure that the Taoist sect will not attack the dynasty on a large scale during this period. But Jiutian Taiqing City is different from any imperial city you have been to before. Its power and structure are far beyond yours Imagination. Before you become an Earth Immortal, you must not go to Jiutian Taiqing City. Otherwise, I cannot ensure that you can come out alive."

Xiao Beichen's breathing became much more serious: "How long can we delay this?"

Xia Mengyao: "At most three months. During this period, if you cannot step into the realm of earthly immortals, the Kowloon Dynasty...cannot be saved. Because you don't even have the bargaining chips to negotiate with the Taoist sect. Unless you are willing to give up the empress and surrender to the Taoist sect." "

Xiao Beichen frowned.

Three months!

After breaking through the realm of Earthly Immortal, I barely had a bit of bargaining chip with Diudiu and the Taoist sect.

It's a lot of pressure.

Give up the empress? Surrender to Taoism?

That's simply not possible.

Xia Mengyao said: "At dawn, you will announce to the outside world that Qi Refining is the authentic method of the dynasty and vigorously promote it. In this way, I can delay it for three months. Three months later, you go to Jiutian Taiqing City with me to negotiate."

Xiao Beichen nodded heavily: "Okay."

Xia Mengyao nodded: "Yes. The Taoist representative team from Jiutian Taiqing City is coming. We have to pass this level before we can have a three-month period. If we can't pass this level... the dynasty may be gone as soon as it rises. ”

At this moment, Tang Ziyue's voice came from outside the door: "My lord, the emperor and the empress. The delegation from Jiutian Taicheng City is here, and it's coming with great force..."

Swish!

Xiao Beichen stood up suddenly: "It came so fast..."