"..."

The surroundings were completely silent.

Broken Jade looked at Zhe Feng and Xuan Xu with a face full of despair, pointing at Xuan Xu, "You, you... how do you know?"

His throat was dry, probably not much inclined to speak.

It’s too infuriating!

He had just assured confidently, but reality gave him a heavy blow, truly extremely distressing!

Zhe Feng gave a sympathetic look at the dejected Broken Jade, exchanged a glance with Xuan Xu, and the two of them entered Long Yue’s room together.

"Knock knock knock!"

They first knocked on the door, making sure everything inside was okay before entering, otherwise, it would be awkward if they saw something they shouldn’t.

Long Yue slowly opened her eyes; she had awoken from that mystical state. Hearing the knock, she said, "Come in!"

Xuan Xu and Zhe Feng entered together. They glanced at Long Yue and found that she seemed even more beautiful than before, her features appearing refined as if intricately carved.

This was truly strange.

This Soul Technique, could it really have such effects?

Zhe Feng silently mused, thinking that he should discuss it with his fellow students later.

Having practiced the Soul Technique, Long Yue felt her spirit cleansed, becoming extremely pure and natural. Previously worried about Li Qingmu, she now no longer felt anxious.

Because she could sense that Li Qingmu’s vitality remained substantial, though he was momentarily lost, or perhaps, his mind was in a muddle.

Alas, her husband was a proud man, perhaps angered by You Su’s mockeries!

Remembering some of her husband’s bad habits, Long Yue chuckled softly and said, "Can I go awaken him now?"

Broken Jade came in with a look of astonishment and quickly nodded after listening, "Yes, yes, quickly wake him, there is much he needs to handle!"

Long Yue nodded gently, then lay down beside Li Qingmu.

A flash of colorful light could be seen emanating from her brow, which swiftly entered Li Qingmu’s brow.

After an incense stick of time, Li Qingmu’s long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

"Cough cough... cough cough..."

Upon waking, he coughed violently, possibly due to holding his breath, and these coughs brought his consciousness back.

He was still a bit confused, and his pupils were unfocused at the moment of opening his eyes.

"Mr. Qi?"

"Your Highness?"

Broken Jade and Zhe Feng quickly called out to him, and Li Qingmu’s gaze gradually focused.

There were quite a few people around, but his eyes immediately locked onto his wife.

"Yue... Yue’er?"

"A Mu!"

Upon Li Qingmu waking, Long Yue also woke up. She seemed fine, just worried that Li Qingmu might get dizzy with so much drowsiness.

"You Su... You Su he..."

"He ran away!" Zhe Feng said, "It was too dangerous. You were almost possessed by him, luckily we arrived in time."

Li Qingmu fell into silence for a long time and finally said, "I’m sorry for the trouble I caused you."

"It’s not Your Highness’s fault, it’s because You Su is too cunning and powerful, truly, how could we get rid of him?"

Xuan Xu was also a bit irritated; this person was like maggots, disgusting and stubbornly persistent like a cockroach that couldn’t be squashed.

Li Qingmu was awake, but due to not eating for a while, his body was still weak, even struggling to sit up. Long Yue quickly made a bowl of fresh fish soup for him to temporarily nourish his body.

Li Qingmu was still young, only in his twenties, physically robust, and possessing Inner Strength, so after resting for two or three days, he had recovered.

"Your Highness, the rebellion in the Southern Territory is intensifying. Moreover, I heard that Shengjing is extremely dissatisfied with you; some even say that your intentions are now apparent."

Xuan Xu relayed the recent events to Li Qingmu.

"Ha, I knew they would react this way!"

Li Qingmu smiled coldly, indifferent to these accusations.

They had plotted for so long, even collaborating with You Su, all with the aim of sending him to his death.

Who could have thought that the Empress Dowager Li was so deeply scheming and despicable in her methods!

Taking a deep breath, Li Qingmu said solemnly, "Let’s go. I want to see how much chaos is unfolding outside!"

Long Yue and Li Qingmu left the inn and headed towards the station.

Quite a few officials had gathered here, those tasked with escorting the relief funds and supplies. Some had insisted on departing instantly with the supplies, while others had stayed behind, and these were the ones who had remained.

Additionally, some officials in the previous forest had survived the flood and returned to report the events there, causing quite a stir among the people.

Because so many had eyewitnessed the Regent King himself unleashing a palm that shattered the mountain stones, causing a torrent. Did he not want the Southern Territory’s flood situation to be alleviated?

What were his intentions?

"It’s a rebellion!"

"Indeed, it’s rebellion! He covets the throne and thus wants to create upheaval to keep Your Majesty preoccupied, achieving his undisclosed aims!"

"To think, the Prince turned out to be such a person!"

Within the station, several officials were fervently discussing, especially those who had narrowly escaped death, resenting Li Qingmu intensely, wishing to devour his flesh and drink his blood!

"Could there be some misunderstanding about the Prince?"

"Misunderstanding? Hmph, what kind of misunderstanding could it be? We all saw it clearly, how could there be a misunderstanding?"

"Exactly, were my eyes blind and everyone else’s too? It was him, the villain!"

"Shh, watch your words!"

The survivor was probably furious, venting directly at Li Qingmu, while a colleague quickly signaled him to stop, fearing they might be overheard.

"Hmph, I’m only speaking the truth, with a clear conscience, and what’s wrong with that?" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The official was likely straightforward, lightly grunted, and spoke coldly.

"Does what you see with your eyes necessarily represent the truth?"

As the officials exchanged words, a cold voice unexpectedly penetrated from outside.

The voice was familiar to these officials; after all, they had interacted with him quite a bit already.

Once the words fell, the complaining officials immediately fell silent, even feeling a chill down their spines.

Were they overheard, and if so, what would be the consequences?

This Regent King seemed to possess highly advanced martial arts!

As these thoughts flickered, Li Qingmu disregarded all; he had entered the station, coldly watching these officials.

"You...you’ve met the Prince..."

For reasons unknown, the officials, though clearly furious with Li Qingmu’s actions, instinctively paid respects upon seeing him, showing an unexpected level of deference.

Even the officials themselves weren’t sure why they behaved this way.

Perhaps it was accumulated awe?

"Rise, no need for formalities."

Li Qingmu said coldly, then calmly sat down in front of them.

"Regarding the flood, I don’t wish to elaborate, but now the rainy season is over. I just want to know—has disaster relief continued?"