Huangfu Qing's palace is located on the easternmost side of the entire palace. It is not conspicuous simply from the layout, and is even somewhat unworthy of the empress of the Cangyun Empire.
In fact, according to the habits of the Cangyun Empire's past monarchs, the bedroom should be placed directly behind the main hall, at least in the center. This is in line with the etiquette and inheritance of the royal family.
But Huangfu Qing had different opinions on this. According to her, it was because she wanted to see the first ray of rising sun every day, so the empress ignored the wishes of many clan elders.
"Suggestion", he chose to stick to his own opinion, and this is how Li Mu got this fresh and elegant warm yellow building in front of him.
"My father and I have been to the palace once before. When Huangfu Yi was the master of the house, I felt that it was extremely luxurious. Even the paths paved in the garden were paved with floor tiles made of agarwood jade.
Our Jinfuxuan’s financial resources are all
I dare not do such a thing." Stepping onto the simple but warm corridor, Ruolan and Li Mu came to the reception hall of the palace. Various flowers were planted around it, and occasionally butterflies would fly in. If they didn't say
, where can you tell that it is the residence of the head of a country.
"Although this palace now lacks the majesty of the royal family, I don't know why, but it always makes me feel very comfortable, as if I really came to a friend's house, where we can drink tea and chat together." He paused with his finger.
The pink-blue butterfly on her shoulder held up, and Ruolan's eyes were full of praise for this unique palace. Instead of the cold royal walls, there was a bit more warmth and warmth like the spring breeze.
"This is a place where I entertain friends. Of course it can't be like the previous palace. Otherwise, outsiders will mistake it for an old woman who lives there with a straight face all day long. That would be a big loss." A clear spirit filled with warmth.
The voice of interest makes people linger and forget to leave
Li Mu and Li Mu both turned and looked sideways. The light green silk gauze dress covered the snow-white skin just right. The elegant makeup set off the stunning appearance. The pair of blue and white jade bracelets on the lotus-like wrists outlined the elegant temperament.
The person who came was none other than Huangfu Qing.
"Ruolan pays homage to His Majesty."
"Li Mubai..." Although Huangfu Qing today is wearing casual clothes and does not exude the domineering aura of the empress who commanded the ministers in the palace in the past, no matter where her identity is, she is no longer a stranger she once met in Yaolu.
Everyone was blushing like a shy little girl, so Li Mu and Ruolan naturally did not dare to neglect, and they all knelt down on one knee, just to perform the courtesy of a monarch and a minister.
But before Li Mu could finish speaking, Huangfu Qing grabbed his arm, and his beautiful face, lightly painted with pink and white, was right in front of him, with a smile on his face.
"Did you two make a mistake? You said this is not a palace, and there is no empress or ministers. I am Huangfu Qing, just your friend Huangfu Qing. Don't do this nonsense to me. I don't like it. If you want
It’s not the clan elders who persuade you with their lives
, I feel like abolishing these complicated royal etiquettes, they have no meaning at all." Hearing what Huangfu Qing said, Li Mu and Ruolan couldn't hold on any longer, and both smiled and looked at this person who had recently made a breakthrough in the entire fairy world.
The famous empress bowed her hand.
The three of them exchanged some pleasantries, and then walked into the inner garden of the palace together. Wine and food had been prepared in the pavilion, and they were all the most traditional dishes of the Cangyun Empire.
Li Mu's index finger moved in an instant.
"I specially asked them to cook a few delicacies from your hometown. Are you familiar with this steamed dragon crab? It is a specialty of Qinglan City, and this colorful bean curd soup is a specialty of Huiyue City. The chefs in the palace are very skilled.
Yes, you guys try it quickly." Huangfu Qing pulled Li Mu and Ruolan to sit down, rolled up his sleeves and pointed at the dishes on the table to introduce them one by one. His posture didn't look like someone in a superior position at all. Instead, he looked like someone he hadn't seen for a long time.
She is like the girl next door and is hard to refuse.
Pick up the chopsticks and put the crystal clear crab meat into your mouth. The full soup concentrates all the delicious flavors of this specialty of Qinglan City, flows between the teeth, and then goes straight into the stomach along the throat. It is warm and makes you feel comfortable.
The dreamy Hui Gan came over, and Li Mu couldn't help but clapped his hands and applauded, praising the chef's skills as really extraordinary.
Even Ruolan, who had tasted the delicacies of the fairy world, widened her eyes after taking a few bites and said that the taste was simply amazing. Even top chefs with local ingredients could only cook it in a calm way. It can be seen that Huangfu Qing
The delicious food prepared on this table was so delicious that the previous restraint was instantly broken. You used chopsticks and I used chopsticks, and the plate was quickly cleared.
After having enough wine and food, the night was getting darker and darker. The three of them just sat in the pavilion, sipping the fragrant tea after dinner, and started chatting among themselves.
"How is your master doing lately? I plan to pay him a visit on my way back to Qinglan City in two days. Senior also contributed a lot when we were fighting against the enemy, so I should go and express my condolences." Li Mu thought of Yaolu's white hair.
Old man, the other party is a medicine fairy
The descendant of Ouyang Ling holds the Supreme Pharmacopoeia of the Danxian Sect. When he fought against Huangfu Yi, he also helped Huangfu Qing to fend off countless crises with his own strength. I wonder what the situation has been like in these years, whether he has broken through the Ascension Realm.
threshold.
"Master, he has successfully ascended years ago. He also passed the Supreme Pharmacopoeia to me before the thunder tribulation. However, my disciple is somewhat unfilial. I am busy with official duties and do not spend much time on cultivation, so now I still have
It's just mediocre
I don’t know how long it will take to see the master.” Li Mu didn’t notice until this moment that Huangfu Qing, who had not yet completed the pill connection in Yaolu, was already at the beginning of the Infinite Realm, and his cultivation speed was as fast as
It's unbelievably fast.
"You are too humble. What kind of person is Ouyang Ling? Even if the Supreme Pharmacopoeia written by him is placed in the highest realm, it will be snatched up by everyone. Without talent and understanding, let alone success in learning, even cultivation will be abnormal.
It's difficult. At your current speed, you should be able to challenge the Ascension Thunder Tribulation in less than twenty years.
"Li Mu said this without any intention of praising or flattering Huangfu Qing. With his current strength, he could already feel the extraordinary aura of Huangfu Qing. He had such a natural restraint that even he who had transformed his Dantian would not dare to say.
Being able to do this shows that the true strength of this imperial empress is definitely that of a monster.
"By the way, I heard that Jinfuxuan is going to open up the market in the north recently. It's freezing and snowy there all year round. You haven't even thought about it for so many years. Why are you starting to change your strategy now?" Huangfu Qing picked up the teapot and emptied it for Ruolan herself.
Fill half the cup with tea,
Under her leadership, the Cangyun Empire has made great progress in the fields of trade and economy, and its connection with the fairy world has become increasingly close. Among them, Jin Fuxuan's contribution is indispensable. At this time, thinking of the recent news, he also
He didn't shy away from asking Ruolan for confirmation.
"Well, my father does want to enter the market in the north. You know that our Jinfuxuan has been operating in the fairyland for many years. Even those people in the west have to give us some face, but they have never tried in the north."
"Firstly, the environment and climate there are relatively harsh, so the population is sparse, and there are only a few large cities, so business opportunities are limited. Secondly, Tingxuelou has become extremely low-key in recent years, which has attracted many forces in the north to be ready to move and cause friction.
The constant conflicts have affected the stability of commercial activities, so we decided to abandon this continent after repeated considerations."
"But recently, the dragon and the phoenix of the pair suddenly started to move around the fairy world again, and they also set up a branch in Tingxue Pavilion in Luojing, the flower capital. This made my father aware of the business opportunities, so we planned to gradually start contact with Tingxue Pavilion.
, if we can gain the friendship of Xiao Louzhu and lay out the market in the northern land in advance, it will be a great opportunity for Jin Fuxuan.
What a great opportunity." Hearing Ruolan and Huangfuqing talking about the Northern Land and Tingxue Tower, Li Mu couldn't help but think of Chi Xiaodai, who was so magnificent in the secret realm. That mysterious woman was amazingly powerful, but she was still...
Just holding the idle position of being in charge of the Shenbing Pavilion in Tingxue Tower shows how terrifying this behemoth that rules the northern continent of the fairy world is.
The conversation between the three of them lasted all night, until the white fish belly appeared in the distance, and they reluctantly said goodbye.
When Li Mu and Ruolan left the palace, it was already daylight. Although they had not slept all night, it was not a big deal for the monks.
After staying in Cangyun City for a few more days, Li Mu was ready to return to Qinglan City. Since he had agreed to get engaged to Ruolan, he had to go home early to discuss preparations with Li Yubai and Liu Ruoying. In addition, he had to
Notify Lin Qingzhu and Nie Xiaoyu who are practicing outside, so time is very tight no matter how you look at it.
However, no matter how busy he was, he was still worried about happiness. Although he was reluctant to leave, Li Mu still kissed Ruolan goodbye, mounted a fast horse alone, and galloped towards his hometown in the east.