Chapter 21 (2/2)
The handlance and whispered, “Just now, it was Your Majesty who told her to head back to her quarters”
Zhao Bairen palmed his own forehead in disappointotten old! I can't even re now!”
The handlossed over her eyes for just a second
About a minute later, a visitor had arrived in His Majesty's quarters Adorned with a long purple robe was the Major Star Officer 19 years had passed, the wrinkles on his face deepened and his beard had become snohite
“Long live His Majesty!” hailed the Major Star Officer The Major Star Officer was the bridge between the mortals and the heavensHis role was detached from earthly customs And as such, he need not kneel before the emperor as a simple boould suffice
“Major Star Officer, what insight have you obtained through your stargazing today?” asked Zhao Bairen as he gestured toward the officer
Upon hearing the question, the Major Star Officer's face changed ilanced at Zhao Yuefei, whose expression re beside him
“Major Star Officer, if you have sohtly impatient
The Major Star Officer sighed, “It see!”
“…What?!”Zhao Bairen's irked expression quickly turned to shock
Zhao Feiyue gave the Major Star Officer a quick glance, her expression as cold as ice Not even the slightest hint of sness shown on her face
“Why haven't you reported this to rily
The Major Star Officer quietly replied, “As this was a seriousthis to you, Your Majesty”
“Preposterous! This is preposterous! I cannot even guarantee dom's safety, and you dare to hide such a et rid of him! Kill him! I don't care how fully kill ten thousand suspects than to let a single one escape!” Zhao Bairen screae
In a dark corner, a eunuch who had been silent throughout the entire ordeal stepped forward Only half of his body revealed by candlelight, he replied with a whisper, “Yes, Your Majesty”
But just as he was about to leave, Zhao Feiyue stood up, grasping the air with her hands In a split second, a sharp shriek could be heard co froreen light, striking in Zhao Feiyue's direction like a streak of thunder
As she saw the thunder-like bea towards her, she i successfully caught the beaht, everyone presents in the roo What Zhao Feiyue had been holding turned out to be a sword The sheath of the sas made from the skin of a whale shark from the East China sea, inscribed with intricate runes A spirit crystal the size of a goose egg eht was constantlyan ethereal aura The base of the crystal blade was engraved with two small Chinese characters: 天河 (Tianhe; Heavenly River)!
This was one of the world's five famous swords! The Tianhe Sword!
Zhao Feiyue cal to help you ease your burden!”
“How could I possibly let e in such violent activities?” Zhao Bairen hastily replied
“Father, since I was born, I had been endlessly cultivating for 19 years All of that just for the sake of this day!” Zhao Yuefei said calh she rerip and circled her like a dragon, repeatedly eer for battle and blood while calling to her, “The traitorous immortal has appeared! Feiyue must find this man…!”
Zhao Bairen couldn't help but ask, “…and what happens after?”
“I will kill him” Zhao Feiyue replied coldly Her expression devoid of any hu from her
Before Zhao Bairen could answer, Zhao Feiyue had already left in a flash as if she disappeared into thin air The emperor stared blankly as he sat on his bed After a while, he finally let out a long sigh and waved to the Major Star Officer, “Major Star Officer, you should leave as well If there are any is in the future, please remember that you must report it to me no matter what!”
The Major Star Officer hesitated for a second, the words he wanted to say still at the tip of his tongue Ultimately, he chose not to speak In the end, the Major Star Officer bowed to the emperor and left the palace The old and wise officer looked up to the stars in the sky, his eyebrows furrowed as he sighed His eyes filled with sadness and desperation…