Transmigrated into a goddess from another world, and criticized the King of Yan for loving her like

After several days of long journey, Su Qian and his group finally arrived in Qingzhou.

The bluestone road has been washed clean by the spring rain and mist. Magnificent and prosperous carved beams and painted buildings are located on both sides of the spacious streets. There are endless pedestrians on the streets, but this bustle and prosperity is different from the Shangjing that Su Qian had seen before.

In this drizzle, Qingzhou has even more of the misty atmosphere of Jiangnan towns.

The governor and other officials had already lined up at the city gate to greet them. Yan Xuanye lifted the curtain of the carriage and took a quick glance. Only then did everyone get to see up close the true face of the legendary invincible Prince of Yan.

It was a very aggressive complexion, and he didn't like to smile. He just drooped his brows and gave people a sense of inviolability and oppression.

The officials waiting in front of the city gate just glanced at him and then suddenly looked away.

After all, Yan Xuanye had been their enemy. The days of sieges, invasions, killings, and when their lives were on the line had left them with a deep-seated sense of fear.

The leading official was Li Jizhong, the former governor of Qingzhou. He looked away without further ado.

Li Jizhong lifted his hem in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, bowed slightly, and saluted to Yan Xuanye, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, greet you with peace and good health. I am Li Jizhong, the former governor of Qingzhou. I received the news that Your Highness was coming here, so I came here specially to greet you."

"Since Your Highness has arrived in Qingzhou, all matters will be subject to Your Highness's arrangements."

Yan Xuanye nodded disapprovingly and did not respond to him.

There were too many people waiting outside the city wall. Among them were former Nanchang officials who did not obey him but had no choice, as well as flatterers who tried to curry his favor, and some of them were his capable subordinates whom he left here.

Yan Xuanye looked around the crowd and asked, "Where is Banaiko?"

Banai had been waiting in the crowd for a long time. When he heard Yan Xuanye calling him, he hurried out and said, "I am here."

"Is the accommodation ready?"

Before he came here, he had sent someone to inform Banai and asked him to prepare a place to stay.

After the bloody experience of Jiang Xuewei causing trouble last time, Yan Xuanye was not at ease letting Su Qian live in someone else's mansion again. He was always worried about her safety.

Banai replied, "Everything is ready."

After he finished speaking, Banai saw Su Qian sitting next to Yan Xuanye through the car curtain.

Su Qian was originally listening to his report, but then she noticed that Banai looked at her with a very strange look for two seconds.

In fact, he was not the only one. When she just returned to Yan Xuanye, Machi and Gebulu both looked at her with that look.

In fact, she could understand it. After all, these people had followed Yan Xuanye for many years. It was impossible for them to say that they did not hate her at all for her actions back then.

She can understand it too.

Not only Banai, some people present also saw Su Qian sitting next to Yan Xuanye. Although they couldn't see her clearly, just a glance made them realize that the woman was extraordinary in appearance and elegant.

He had originally wanted to recommend his sister and daughter to Yan Xuanye, but at this moment he was somewhat hesitant.

The King of Yan already has a woman of such good character and appearance by his side, and other people may not be able to catch his eye.

The carriage moved forward slowly on the bluestone road, and after two cups of tea it stopped in front of a large mansion with five courtyards and green tiles and red walls.

With the help of Yan Xuanye, Su Qian got off the carriage, stood in front of the mansion door and took a closer look. She finally understood what the wealthy families in the books looked like.

The gatehouse is exquisitely carved with various floral and bird designs. Walking through the gatehouse into the mansion, you will see neatly arranged eaves and green tiles, and quiet and elegant pavilions and towers scattered everywhere.

All the houses in the mansion are richly decorated, and some window sills are even inlaid with colorful glazed tiles, which are gorgeous and yet exquisite and elegant.

The two of them wandered around casually, then returned to the main house to rest.

Yan Xuanye: "Qianqian is tired after traveling these days, let's take a rest first. I still have some things to deal with, so you don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight."

When Yan Xuanye conquered Qingzhou, he fainted and was forced to rest for two days. After he woke up, he led his men to attack Danxia City without stopping, just to bring her back from Lu Huan as soon as possible.

Therefore, he was not very familiar with Qingzhou, and some matters were left to Banai and others to handle.

If I come to Qingzhou again, I must first understand this city and the relationships between officials from the previous dynasty.

In particular, we need to investigate whether there are any spies of Lu Huan here, and whether there are any secret passages or the like.

He had to be extremely careful to ensure her safety and ensure that she would always stay by his side.

Su Qian sat down on the white marble chair, with a tired look on her face. "Don't work too hard. You can put aside the unimportant things for a while and do them in two days."

Yan Xuanye leaned over, held her cheek and kissed her hard, "With you here, I will naturally come back earlier."

"Don't worry," he said.

Su Qian blushed, and she shyly turned her face away, mumbling, "I have nothing to worry about."

"Okay, then I'll be back as soon as I can."

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In the inner hall, the young emperor, dressed in a black brocade robe inlaid with gold, sat upright at the desk handling official business. His eyebrows and eyes were as black as ink, but they formed a sharp contrast with his cold white skin.

The eunuch Li Honghe walked up to him cautiously and called out, "Your Majesty."

Lu Huan did not respond, so Li Honghe bravely went to watch his movements.

Everyone outside was talking about how gentle, graceful, and elegant the new emperor was.

But after serving him for these days, he felt that the new emperor was not as easy to talk to as the rumors said.

The servants looked at him as if he were the bright moon in the sky, shining brightly yet out of reach.

But these days he gradually discovered that the young emperor was even a little lonely and gloomy.

He is not as friendly as the rumors say. He is always distant to his servants and doesn't like to talk to people.

There were often men in black climbing over eaves and walls and coming to the inner hall to discuss matters, and they didn't even need to report through the eunuchs. This proved... that he trusted those secret guards very much.

He didn't know if it was his illusion, but he always felt that Lu Huan was very lonely. He always used endless official duties to fill his time and life so as not to stop and think about other things.

At least, that's what Li Honghe thought he saw.

Lu Huan has been busy.

When he had nothing to do, he would go to the training ground to practice swordplay, go to the garden to ride a horse, or meet with ministers to discuss matters.

Another point is that he was dragging his feet and refused to take a concubine.

"Your Majesty." Li Honghe called again, "Your servant has something to report."

"Here are the list and the album. I will check them out when I have free time." Lu Huan thought it was another list of concubines recommended by the officials, and spoke without even raising his head.

The corners of Li Honghe's mouth twitched.

How can you have free time? Even if you have time, you have already wasted it on other things.

"It's Lord Zhang, the prison warden of the Dali Temple, who has come. He said that he has something very important to deal with and must see His Majesty to ask for His Majesty's decision."

Lu Huan paused, then raised his head and smiled, "Let him in."

Li Honghe: “Yes.”

Soon, Zhang Cong, the prison warden, was summoned into the inner hall. When he saw the emperor, he immediately bowed his head respectfully and said, "Your humble servant Zhang Cong pays homage to Your Majesty."

Li Honghe was waiting on the side, and Lu Huan was facing him sideways. Half of his body was hidden in the moonlight, and the other half was illuminated by the candlelight. His sharp brows and jawline were cold and intimidating. The two different colors of light were like two faces of him.

"What can I do for you?"

Zhang Cong: "I have something to report. Previously, I followed your majesty's advice not to treat the deposed emperor too favorably, but in recent days... I have noticed that Gao Qinglie seems to be unable to bear it."

Lu Huan listened impatiently, "What I want is for him to be unable to bear it. Does he have to report even such a small matter?"

Zhang Cong was flustered for a moment, then continued, "I dare not bother Your Majesty, but... the deposed emperor forced me to come and report."

"He said... as long as Your Majesty lets him go, he can help Your Majesty get what you want."

Zhang Cong had a good idea. He could just say that Gao Qinglie forced him to come. Even if Gao Qinglie was just threatening and couldn't really help Lu Huan get what he wanted, at most Lu Huan would blame him a few words, but he wouldn't really punish him.

No matter what, he still has Gao Qinglie above his head.

If it really succeeds, I will also have contributed a lot.

Lu Huan's eyes narrowed slightly, and then quickly relaxed. "What a joke! He is an abandoned emperor who can't even protect his own kingdom. How can he help me?"

Zhang Cong lowered his head half way, unwilling to give up any opportunity, and continued to fight, "He said that as long as Your Majesty is willing to listen to him, it will be fine. He also said that after hearing his words, Your Majesty will definitely change his mind and will definitely believe him!"

Lu Huan put down the brush and ink in his hand, admiring the woman in the painting, as if thinking about something.

What can Gao Qinglie do?

But his personality did change drastically over a period of time, and he became much more virtuous, as if he were blessed by God.

At first he felt strange about what could make such a mediocre and womanizing fool suddenly change.

Maybe if I meet him, I can get the answer.

Moreover, with Su Qian’s repeated resurrection, such incredible things have happened before, and perhaps there are even more bizarre things existing in this world.

He curled up the corners of his lips playfully and sneered, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

If Gao Qinglie was lying to save his life, he would make him suffer worse than death...

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The author has something to say: I would like to solicit your opinions. From now on, this extra chapter will be divided into two happy endings. Can you accept it?

The open-ended results are: Yan Xuanye and Lu Huan each have one.

But Lu Huan’s might be a little special because I have two ideas and I want to write about both.

In the extra story where Yan Xuanye has a happy ending, Lu Huan died. But I also want to give Lu Huan another possibility of a happy ending, so Lu Huan may have two extra stories with a happy ending.

I'm so confused. I'd like to hear everyone's opinions and please leave comments.