Chapter 594 - 546: Trouble for the Bai Family

Chapter 594: Chapter 546: Trouble for the Bai Family

The Empress fell silent.

Heh, well said.

If you didn’t know, you’d really think you were afraid of death.

Isn’t there a big fox guarding inside Qin Yu’s space?

As the Clan Leader of the Qingqiu Fox Race, her strength is also Half-Venerable, plus, if she brings out the Clan’s Sacred Artifact, she wouldn’t be weaker than any Emperor.

"Your Majesty, Qin Yu is just a nobody—not because I’m afraid of death, but worried there’ll be no chance to serve Great Yan again."

Qin Yu spoke earnestly; as emotion welled up, she lifted her head proudly, her face filled with righteous solemnity, fervent and passionate.

"Step back for now."

The Empress didn’t agree directly, turning away.

No.

Why would I avoid his gaze?

Oh, must be because I don’t want to witness his pretense.

"What’s wrong, the Empress didn’t threaten you, did she?"

When Qin Yu returned, Empress Dowager immediately leaned in.

Good, there’s no trace of the Empress on him.

Seems last time the Empress was really badly hurt—no wonder she wouldn’t apologize to me.

Could it really be that I misjudged her?

"The Empress is righteous, how could she threaten me?"

Qin Yu shook his head and offered an explanation.

"Bai Family?"

Empress Dowager’s brows knitted slightly.

A bit far.

This time Qin Yu goes out, it’ll be a long while again, won’t it?

"Qin Yu, you go tell the Empress that I will protect you!"

Suddenly Empress Dowager had a flash of insight.

What a perfect opportunity—to go openly into Qin Yu’s space!

By then, big and small foxes alike—none of them will escape!

I will keep a close eye on them—no way will I let Big Fox bully Qin Yu again.

"Uh..."

Qin Yu looked troubled.

Let Empress Dowager protect me?

Honestly, kind of tempting.

If the Empress isn’t around to suppress, maybe I could steal a kiss, and even if I don’t act, at least I wouldn’t have to worry every time I meet the Great Phoenix, right?

Who knows, maybe...

"The Empress said Black Soul Hall is causing trouble lately. She’ll escort me."

Qin Yu sighed softly in her heart, and said.

"I see."

Empress Dowager was very disappointed, the light in her eyes dimming instantly.

With the Empress personally escorting, there’s naturally no issue.

But this means I’ll have to wait a long while again, huh?

Empress Dowager was vexed. Me, so clever—there must be some way to sneak into that space with Little Ling’Er and all the foxes.

Stubborn brain, think harder!

Bring out the wisdom you use to help Qin Yu crush the competition!

After comforting Empress Dowager for a bit, Qin Yu brought his little wives back to the Lifebound Space, and headed to Carefree Pavilion.

Carefree Pavilion.

Bai Yaoyin sat in the small courtyard, hands propping up her chin, the whole figure like a lotus emerging from water, radiating an indescribable beauty. Perhaps troubled by something, her picturesque features were shrouded in a layer of melancholy.

"Husband."

The gates opened, Bai Yaoyin looked over, a genuine smile lifting the corners of her lips, two adorable dimples appearing on her sculpted cheeks.

Qin Yu naturally noticed the worry on his little wife’s face, stepped forward and gently pulled her into his arms.

These matters—Bai Yaoyin never spoke of them to him, always bearing them alone, clearly unwilling to trouble Qin Yu with her family affairs.

She... truly cherishes this love!

Bai Yaoyin relaxed completely leaning against his solid chest, her body loosening almost involuntarily.

"Still thinking about matters in the clan?"

Qin Yu gently stroked her soft blue hair and asked quietly.

Bai Yaoyin’s body tensed just a little, then she forced herself to shake her head with strength.

"Let’s go back to your homeland for a while."

Qin Yu smiled lightly, soothing her.

"Huh..."

Bai Yaoyin snapped back, a bit incredulous, lifting her pretty head to ask: "Husband, do you mean... return to my Bai Race homeland?"

"Of course. We’re together now, ought to properly marry, right?"

Qin Yu nodded.

"Ah?"

A rush of warmth made Bai Yaoyin’s heart race, cheeks flushing at the mention of marriage.

The honor of it.

Which woman wouldn’t want that?

Yet in her joy, she worried.

"What’s wrong?"

Qin Yu was puzzled.

"I... I haven’t told Father about us."

Bai Yaoyin bit her lips gently, speaking softly.

To protect her sister, she persuaded the clan elders to drop all matchmaking ideas.

Now, both Father and the elders believe Qin Yu and her sister are a match—how to explain?

Won’t they think I snatched my sister’s man?!

"No problem, it’ll be fine to explain when we get there."

Qin Yu smiled; to him, Bai Yaoyin was just shy.

"No, that won’t do."

Bai Yaoyin realized the gravity and quickly shook her head in refusal.

Now, the friction between Bai Family and Kong Family is all because of the marriage alliance.

If the elders realize things aren’t like that between her sister and Qin Yu, the pressure might be too much for Father alone.

"Yaoyin, don’t worry. I’ll talk things through with Father and the elders myself."

Though Qin Yu didn’t understand why his little wife was so sensitive, he comforted patiently.

Just like Leng Ruyu, when she went back to face her own father—she’d been jittery too.

But ever since their relationship was made public and their wedding held, the little demoness finally let go fully.

If not for the Ninefold Celestial Palace situation, her Romantic Points would have reached Perfection at the wedding already.

"It’s not that..."

Bai Yaoyin hesitated; she couldn’t possibly admit she lied to Second Elder, right?

If so, she’d surely get punished by her husband!

"Husband, Carefree Pavilion is currently investigating the Ancient Ruins in the Ten-Thousand Mountains, so I probably can’t leave for now. Why don’t you let my sister go with you to the clan?"

She probed carefully.

"Hm?"

Qin Yu froze.

Isn’t that... not quite right?

Still, he had been hearing plenty about the Ancient Ruins lately.

Now, all sorts of factions were vying for the ancient inheritance, even experts from other Immortal Countries arriving.

Carefree Pavilion surely wanted a piece too.

Qin Yu knew Bai Yaoyin well; though she played the soft little housewife before him, at heart she was a fiercely ambitious woman.

Just like how Bai Yaosha becomes obsessed with arrays.

Their determination—when it came to something—was unshakeable.

"Would your sister agree to go back?"

Qin Yu was concerned; couldn’t just show up alone with all the betrothal gifts, right?

"She’d absolutely go."

Bai Yaoyin smiled brightly.

Seeing this, Qin Yu chose to respect her wishes and didn’t push further.

Oddly enough, Bai Yaoyin seemed especially resilient today, maintaining her stamina for nearly two hours.

Several transmissions, Bai Yaosha ignored them all.

Bai Yaoyin seemed used to this; every time her sister got deep in arrays, she’d act that way.

At last, after swallowing an Elixir, Bai Yaoyin managed to tidy herself and went to fetch her sister for departure.

Meanwhile, on the top floor—

Chu Liuya quietly kept to the side, totally uninterested in the array patterns the two women were studying.

If she wasn’t worried some idiot would barge in on her niece, she wouldn’t even bother coming.

So dull! Might as well go catch some mice and relax.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, the sixth-level array activated; Chu Liuya’s brows tightened, and her legs unconsciously tensed up.

That guy—back again?!

The events from yesterday flooded her mind, leaving her utterly embarrassed; it’s unclear if that contact counted as...

But there’s still a barrier, so probably not, right?

"Two people? Them..."

Quickly, Chu Liuya realized Qin Yu had come with Bai Yaoyin!

Perfect!

These two are addicted now, huh!

Really don’t regard me as a person?

What, no audience means you’re not amused enough?

Chu Liuya inwardly cursed them countless times—shameless!

Still, with Bai Yaoyin present, he shouldn’t try to harass Princess, so I should get to relax today.

Thinking this, she felt pretty pleased.

One thing annoyed Chu Liuya: Qin Yu didn’t even glance at her after entering.

Made her fists itch.

Bastard—dare to ignore me?! Well, just wait till you need me to teach you array patterns!

"Hm? What’s he doing?"

Suddenly Chu Liuya spotted Qin Yu approaching Bai Yaosha.

No way.

Bai Yaoyin is right here!

Doesn’t he fear his Dao Companion getting jealous?

As expected, Qin Yu pressed close, Bai Yaosha trembled slightly, yet naturally shifted back to line up perfectly with him.

The two of them...

Chu Liuya smirked, casting a mocking glance at Bai Yaoyin.

Eh?

What’s up with this woman?

Her Dao Companion and her sister acting so... whatever.

She wasn’t angry at all?

Even watched intently, thoroughly entertained!

What, why not join in too?

Chu Liuya’s outlook shattered.

And determined—she must stop Qin Yu and her niece from developing any further, she couldn’t let this destructive trend infect the Great Chu Royal Family!

Bai Yaoyin seemed to notice Chu Liuya’s gaze, turned her head with a shallow smile, friendly, but made no attempt to explain.

This Chu Guard leader was only a step from becoming her husband’s sister-in-law.

Maybe she’d become closer than Mu Yin soon; no need to keep distant.

Moments later, Bai Yaosha finally finished comprehending the array patterns before her.

"Sister, why are you here too?"

Bai Yaosha finally realized that her little sister was standing behind her; thinking of how much sweat she’d shed, felt rather guilty.

"Sister, let’s not study today."

Bai Yaoyin didn’t mind at all, taking her delicate jade hand.

"Not studying?"

Chu Liuya watched as the three chatted with Mu Yin and left.

Why aren’t they studying?

I’ve even taken off my armor here—hey!

Is this some strategic retreat?

If it were anyone else, Chu Liuya wouldn’t think that, but these two dare do anything—maybe they want to lull her into dropping her guard, then bully poor Mu Yin.

This little trick? Think you can fool me?

Dream on!

Chu Liuya was unmoved, glad she escaped torment today, but also a bit irked.

She herself didn’t know where this irritation came from.

Probably been provoked by Qin Yu and Bai Yaoyin’s outrageous behavior?

Chu Liuya had no idea, Qin Yu’s mind was elsewhere.

With that layer of barrier, as stimulating as things were, there was something missing.

Unless, one day, they entirely break through the barrier!

By now, Qin Yu was already with Bai Yaosha, boarding the Flying Ship and soaring out of the Great Yan Imperial Capital.

Inside the Imperial Palace—

The Empress’s brows furrowed slightly.

Bai Yaoyin is his Dao Companion, so why is he taking Bai Yaosha?

These two...

What’s going on?

But the Empress didn’t dwell on it.

This guy—wherever he goes, it’s a sweep; seems he doesn’t mind adding another Dao Companion.