RPAGF Chapter 43 Reporting to the Emperor, Complex Emotions
Chapter 43 Reporting to the Emperor, Complex Emotions
Lou Qing felt that she should learn from storytellers how to tell a story in a captivating and engaging way.
It was clearly such an exciting scene, yet his description was dry and unconvincing; it's unclear whether it will satisfy His Majesty.
The door gods appeared, they flew on swords, and even the Yellow Turban warriors transformed into talismans...
The emperor had not expected that Chu Lengyu would display so many amazing abilities in such a short period of time.
After a long period of shock, the first thing that surged into the emperor's heart was an uncontrollable joy!
There were numerous eyewitnesses who could testify to the door gods' miraculous appearance, which made him not doubt its authenticity.
If Chu Lengyu is indeed a cultivator, and everything she recorded in her diary is true, then the legend of immortality and carefree life may not be so far-fetched.
The emperor was filled with excitement and anticipation. He excitedly imagined himself living for a thousand generations, ruling the Great Xia Dynasty, and enjoying endless glory and power. The allure of immortality is irresistible to anyone.
This is undoubtedly even more true for an emperor who holds the power of life and death over the entire nation.
However, the emperor then became angry.
Chu Wenchen's foolish actions filled him with unprecedented anger and disappointment. If Chu Wenchen truly angered Chu Lengyu and caused her to take her anger out on Great Xia, then he would become a sinner to the entire world!
After calming down, the emperor was filled with complex emotions.
He both hoped to use Chu Lengyu's power to realize his dream of immortality, and feared that rashly contacting Chu Lengyu would lead to unpredictable consequences.
Chu Lengyu had been keeping a low profile for a long time. She didn't reveal these things for no reason. Instead, she used Lou Qing to test herself and warn herself.
He knew all too well that power could bring glory and authority, but it could also bring disaster and destruction. He feared that Chu Lengyu's power was too great for him to control, and even more so that it would bring annihilation to the Great Xia Dynasty.
At the same time, the emperor was also filled with doubts about Chu Lengyu.
The booklet in his hand, titled "Cultivation Diary," was incredibly mysterious, but he couldn't be sure if it was a trap deliberately left by Chu Lengyu. Was this diary intentionally left by Chu Lengyu, or did it fall into his hands unintentionally?
How could he be sure whether Chu Lengyu was trustworthy? He feared that if he trusted Chu Lengyu too easily, he would eventually fall into an abyss of no return.
The emperor cherished his own life and was unwilling to take any risks. In Chu Lengyu's words, this was called "the immortal path values life."
The emperor sighed deeply, slumped into his chair, and remained silent for a long time.
After a while, he finally remembered that there was someone else waiting downstairs.
The emperor raised his eyelids and asked in a deep voice, "What is your name?"
"Your subordinate, Lou Qing."
"Alright, Lou Qing, you..." The emperor paused here, and then continued, "You should have realized by now that Chu Lengyu is no ordinary person, which is why I sent the Night Guards to secretly monitor her."
"Your Majesty is wise and insightful," Lou Qing replied respectfully, bowing, though a hint of confusion remained in his heart.
How did Your Majesty, who has been residing in the palace for so long, know Chu Lengyu's background? Chu Lengyu had clearly never shown any unusual behavior before...
He was still wondering when he heard the emperor say again, "I order you to lead the team to continue monitoring Chu Lengyu. However, her methods are extraordinary and beyond your capabilities. Therefore, I do not want you to force yourselves to do so. Just be careful and report truthfully."
The emperor recalled Chu Lengyu's ability to fly on a sword and enter and exit the azure sky, and a look of longing and envy appeared in his eyes.
Lou Qing witnessed it firsthand, and the memory still deeply moves her.
Upon hearing this, he cupped his hands again and said, "Your Majesty is benevolent. Your subordinate will do his utmost to live up to your trust."
"Go and get some more carrier pigeons. We'll use them to report things regularly. If there's anything else, you can enter the Imperial Study directly with your sword." The Emperor looked at him, seemingly with some appreciation. "I know you're loyal and capable. You've done a good job. Keep it up. Now, go."
Lou Qing was thrilled to have gained the emperor's favor and trust. He bowed again and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to live up to Your Majesty's expectations."
After speaking, Lou Qing slowly withdrew, but in his heart he had become more determined and confident.
He knew that he bore a heavy responsibility and had to remain vigilant and cautious at all times in order to live up to His Majesty the Emperor's high expectations.
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Chu Lengyu returned to Songlin Xiaozhu.
She sheathed her sword, released Huang Yi and Huang Er, and stood in front of the gate, nodding slightly to the two gatekeepers: "Thank you for your trouble last night."
The door gods on the gate came to life, cupped their hands in greeting, and said, "It is our duty to protect the residence, Your Excellency, there is no need for thanks."
"Even so, but in the future..." She was halfway through her sentence when she heard Green Bamboo calling "Miss" and pushed open the door to go inside.
Green Jade ran out of the room, holding her skirt. Seeing that Chu Lengyu was unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief and felt at ease.
"Miss, you're back so quickly!" Green Bamboo asked curiously. "How did it go? What was the Prefect's verdict?"
In front of Lü Yun, Chu Lengyu felt herself becoming more lively and cheerful, and said with a smile, "With your young lady personally taking charge, of course it's a piece of cake."