190: Let's give it a try

But before Dugu Jialuo could finish, Nangong Jingqi shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly.

"You don't need to be surprised. Imperial Father thought the same way, but firstly, Xiaoyu wasn't in the Empire, and secondly, considering that Xiaoyu was highly likely uninterested in the throne, Imperial Father passed the throne directly to me!"

Nangong Jingqi shook his head slightly and continued, "However, perhaps neither Xiaoyu nor I truly desire the throne. We are both more interested in going to that unknown Holy Domain!"

"Today, I originally intended to test if Xiaoyu was interested, so I could pass it directly to him and focus on Cultivating myself, but I didn't expect to be rejected outright."

Hearing this, Dugu Jialuo was slightly surprised. She had intended to offer a reminder, but recalling something, she swallowed the words she wanted to say.

She was afraid that if she reminded him, Nangong Jingqi might truly test the results and pass the throne to the Prince of Zhenbei!

But what she didn't know was that Nangong Yu genuinely had no interest in the so-called throne.

What she knew even less was that there was actually an Imperial Edict of Succession kept in the Royal Offering Hall, something Nangong Jingqi had never mentioned.

Nangong Jingqi knew, but he never paid attention to it, after all, that Imperial Edict of Succession required special conditions to be activated.

Perhaps, it would never see the light of day!

Dugu Jialuo bit her red lip tightly and whispered, "Your Majesty, Luochen has grand ambitions. I hope you can consider him more!"

Nangong Jingqi looked down at her, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, Imperial Father specifically instructed me before he left, telling me not to leave Clear Serenity until Luochen is firmly seated on the throne. I promised."

Hearing this, Dugu Jialuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, tightly hugged Nangong Jingqi, and said nothing more... Imperial Palace, Hall of Reflection.

The Hall of Reflection is located on the westernmost side of the Imperial Palace, not far from the Cold Palace. It is a special place within the Qingyou Imperial Palace, or more accurately, a place where members of the Royal Family are confined.

At this moment, inside a Confinement Room, a disheveled young man looked up, his eyes filled with cold light.

"You've returned? All of this is your fault! I want you dead! I want you dead!"

His eyes were bloodshot as he roared internally.

Afterward, he took out a Jade Talisman, whispered a few words, and crushed it!

"Of the only two remaining Jade Talismans, wasting one for you is worth it!"

The young man murmured softly, then lowered his head and fell silent... In a courtyard somewhere in the West City, a figure completely shrouded in a black robe slightly raised their eyes.

"Have you finally returned? I thought I wouldn't live to see this day."

"It's time to make sure your line ends, you dog thing!"

...Prince of Zhenbeis Residence.

In the Inner Courtyard, in front of the Main Residence, Chun Zhi and the other three arrived together, only to see Ye Jingling guarding the door, causing them to exchange glances.

The four exchanged glances, stepped forward, and respectfully said, "We pay our respects to Steward Ye. Steward Ye, what is this?"

Seeing the four arrive together, Ye Jingling had faintly guessed their purpose.

"Chun Zhi, why have you come here?"

Hearing this, the four women, including Chun Zhi, were slightly surprised. Why did they feel that Ye Jingling was acting strangely today?

Qiu Ye pondered for a moment, then spoke, "Steward Ye, as the Servant Girls of the Prince and Consort Your Highness, isn't it normal for us to come and serve the Prince?"

Ye Jingling narrowed her eyes slightly and parted her red lips, "As far as I know, you are merely the Servant Girls of Consort Your Highness, right? Since the Prince acquired Qing Ling, you haven't been allowed to approach him."

"Oh, wait, you are permitted, but at most for morning dressing and washing. However, the Prince is currently bathing!"

Hearing this, the four women, including Chun Zhi, frowned slightly, seeming to understand what was wrong.

Qiu Ye stepped forward and said, "Steward Ye, you probably already know the purpose of our visit. Now that Silver Frost and Qing Ling are not serving the Prince, please allow us to go in and serve the Prince's bath."

Hearing this, Ye Jingling glanced at the four of them and said flatly, "I know what you are thinking, but you might be disappointed!"

"Steward Ye, what do you mean by that?" Dong Xue frowned, asking with confusion in her eyes.

Ye Jingling sighed, hesitated for a moment, but then briefly recounted what had just happened.

She then said, "You should all go back. The Prince is likely to have the same attitude, so don't bother him."

After hearing Ye Jingling's account, the four women, including Chun Zhi, furrowed their delicate brows and exchanged glances.

Then Xia He spoke up, "Please let us go in and try. We have followed Consort Your Highness for over twenty years. Now that the Prince is about to leave Clear Serenity, we want to ask if we can follow him and continue serving both the Prince and Consort Your Highness!"

Hearing this, Ye Jingling raised an eyebrow slightly, "If I'm not mistaken, the Prince needs people who are absolutely loyal. The Servant Girls he takes with him to the Holy Domain this time will likely be those he approves of. What makes you think you can gain the Prince's approval?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Qiu Ye and the others exchanged glances, their eyes sparkling with intelligence. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Steward Ye, for the reminder. Perhaps we know what we should do now."

The group turned and left.

Ye Jingling watched this scene, her expression slightly puzzled, not understanding what had suddenly come over the four women.

She shook her head slightly and continued to guard the spot, preventing anyone else from coming to disturb Nangong Yu.

But before long, four familiar figures appeared again, causing her to frown slightly.

"Chun Zhi, you..."

Just as Ye Jingling was about to ask, Qiu Ye quickly said, "Steward Ye, why don't you let us go in and try? If our method works, perhaps it can give you a reference!"

Hearing this, Ye Jingling narrowed her eyes, scanning the four women with a scrutinizing gaze, trying to figure out their intentions.

She shook her head slightly, "Can you tell me what you intend to do?"

Dong Xue shook her head slightly, and her somewhat cool voice drifted out, "Steward Ye, would you allow us to keep it a secret for now?"

Ye Jingling pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then stepped aside, "If you succeed, please be sure to tell me your method!"

"Of course!"

The four women smiled and quickly walked into the Main Residence.

Ye Jingling watched them leave, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and turned to continue guarding the entrance.

In the Bathhouse.

Nangong Yu suddenly opened his eyes. His Divine Thought subtly swept over the Sleeping Quarters, and he continued to close his eyes, pretending to nap.

A moment later, as the four graceful figures stepped into the room containing the Bathhouse, Nangong Yu parted his thin lips, "What are the four of you doing here? Who allowed you to enter?"

As soon as he spoke, the expressions of the four women changed slightly. With a uniform "thump!" they knelt on the ground.

"Your Highness, we took the liberty of entering on our own. We wish to serve the Prince's bath!"

Hearing this, Nangong Yu didn't even lift his eyes, and leisurely said, "I don't need you. Go back and rest!"

But as soon as he said this, the four women couldn't help but exchange glances, their gazes all turning toward Qiu Ye.