From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 161
“I have been a guest in your esteemed sect for over ten days, and I have shared all that I have learned with the Sect Master. Continuing to stay here would not benefit the Sect Master’s swordsmanship much.”
“I have family waiting for me in Xia Capital, and since leaving the secret realm, I have yet to inform them of my safety.”
“To be honest, my little Dao companion is quite clingy. If she doesn’t see me for a long time, she might start crying.”
Xiao Minghuang said with a smile.
In her heart, Sheng Bailan was a respected elder who not only imparted her sword experience but also taught her the secret sword techniques of the sect’s founder. Such kindness and trust were truly beyond repayment.
She had no intention of deceiving her and directly expressed her thoughts.
“I see.”
Sheng Bailan responded indifferently, her emotions unreadable.
However, as she looked at the girl before her, a strange light flickered in her eyes, almost imperceptible.
Xiao Minghuang had expected Sheng Bailan to either warmly persuade her to stay or enthusiastically see her off upon hearing this news.
But to her surprise, the other party remained silent for a long time, her brows furrowed with hesitation, as if pondering something difficult to decide.
Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly and tentatively spoke:
“Senior Sheng, if it’s inconvenient…”
It was around this time.
A streak of sword light came flying.
“Reporting to the Sect Master, Elder Xuanjian and the others have returned! And there are guests from the Xia Kingdom!”
The messenger disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect loudly announced.
Hearing this, Sheng Bailan’s expression turned serious, and she immediately said:
“I will personally welcome them!”
Then, she turned to Xiao Minghuang and said:
“Since there are guests from the Xia Kingdom, you must know them, Minghuang. Don’t leave just yet; let’s go and see together.”
Seeing this situation, Xiao Minghuang had nothing more to say.
“Alright!”
Next, Xiao Minghuang followed Sheng Bailan to the mountain gate.
At the same time, a sense of anticipation arose in her heart.
“Who could the guests from the Xia Kingdom be?”
Soon, a giant flying sword descended from the sky, and dozens of people disembarked.
The master was naturally Elder Xuanjian.
However, Xiao Minghuang’s gaze quickly swept past him and landed on a slender figure not far away, dressed in a black cloak with a hood.
She could sense a very familiar… no! It should definitely be Ye Ruoshui’s aura from this person!
Sure enough.
The black-clad person lifted the hood, revealing a familiar face.
It was indeed Ye Ruoshui!
Their gazes intertwined, and both of their hearts couldn’t help but race.
“Ruoshui, it’s really you!”
Xiao Minghuang’s voice carried a hint of excitement.
She hadn’t expected that the so-called guest from the Xia Kingdom was actually Ye Ruoshui.
Ye Ruoshui was also stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up, and she rushed straight towards Xiao Minghuang, throwing herself into her arms.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
After so long apart, Her Highness was still as beautiful as ever.
So noble.
So enchanting.
“Your Highness! Your Highness…”
Ye Ruoshui called out excitedly.
Xiao Minghuang’s embrace was warm, the familiar scent of citrus filling her nostrils, as if everything had returned to the moment they first met.
Her cheeks were flushed, like an apple.
“Your Highness, it’s been so long, I’ve missed you so much!”
Xiao Minghuang gently patted Ye Ruoshui’s back, a smile curling at the corners of her lips.
Her fingers stroked her hair as she sighed softly:
“Have you been getting used to things during this time?”
Ye Ruoshui shook her head vigorously, “Your Highness, I haven’t gotten used to it at all without you. Please don’t leave me behind in the future, okay?”
Xiao Minghuang was taken aback. She knew Ye Ruoshui relied on her, but she hadn’t expected it to be to this extent.
This couldn’t help but stir a hint of worry in her heart.
How would this little girl manage to live on her own in the future, being so dependent on her?
However, after a moment’s thought, she felt at ease.
Since she liked it, then they could just be together every day.
She would spoil her relentlessly!
“Don’t worry, from now on, Ruoshui will be with me every day, okay?”
“Okay!”
Ye Ruoshui hugged Xiao Minghuang tightly, her small face buried in her soft chest.
Xiao Minghuang didn’t stop her; instead, she wrapped her arms around Ye Ruoshui in return. Even though the disciples and elders of the Spirit Sword Sect were casting glances their way, she didn’t shy away in the slightest.
She was being affectionate with her own partner, what business was it of theirs?
If you don’t like it, don’t look!
She didn’t want others to see anyway!
At this moment.
Not far away, Sheng Bailan watched this scene, her fists clenching involuntarily.
“For the first time, I have someone I like, and I’ve also gained a lifelong best friend. These two joys overlap, bringing even more happiness. I should have already obtained a dreamlike blissful time, yet why has it turned out like this?”
But.
She didn’t even dare to openly express her feelings.
Whether it was anger, jealousy, envy, or madness.
Because.
She was a despicable schemer working in the shadows.
Her affection could not be exposed to the sunlight.
The thought of her vile actions tarnishing such a beautiful person made her heart ache intensely!
It was as if ten thousand ants were crawling over her heart, twisting and wrenching it with unbearable pain!
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Elder approached, asking with concern:
“Sect Master Senior Sister? Why do you look so pale?”
Sheng Bailan snapped out of her reverie, forcing herself to say:
“It’s… it’s nothing. I might have been pushing myself too hard lately, and my cultivation has become a bit unstable…”
As she spoke, she added:
“I’ve already dismissed the Law Enforcement Elder, so I’ll temporarily entrust all sect affairs to you. During this time, I’ll be in seclusion. Don’t let anyone disturb me!”
With that, she turned and left without waiting for a response.
Watching her retreating figure, the Law Enforcement Elder furrowed his brow, a hint of doubt flickering in his eyes.
What’s wrong with the Sect Master Senior Sister?
Something clearly happened just now, yet she deliberately concealed it.
He vaguely remembered that the Sect Master Senior Sister had looked pale while watching the reunion of the Princess of Xia and her partner.
Could it be… there was some story he didn’t know about?
However, no matter what the story was, it wasn’t something he could freely speculate about.
He just needed to follow the Sect Master Senior Sister’s instructions and handle his duties properly.
On the other side, many disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect watched the heartfelt reunion of the couple, feeling nostalgic themselves, and they all went back to find their own senior sisters or junior sisters to reconnect.
Here, only the Hanging Sword Elder, Xiao Minghuang, and Ye Ruoshui remained.
“Ahem!”
The Hanging Sword Elder coughed lightly, waking the two who were lost in their affectionate moment.
“Princess Xiao, Miss Ye, this is after all the entrance of our Spirit Sword Sect. Please be a bit more mindful.”
At his age, he really couldn’t bear to see young people being so lovey-dovey.
Ye Ruoshui, like a little rabbit, hid behind Xiao Minghuang, not showing her face again.
Xiao Minghuang remained composed, smiling slightly:
“Apologies, my partner is a bit clingy. Please excuse us!”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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