Chapter 223: The Empress's Lewd Dance of Domination — A Righteous Heroine Bears the Burden for Her Senior Sister (3)
In fact, those in the Heavenly Dao Sect had committed far fewer offenses than the rebels.
If they defected now, it would be far easier on them than facing consequences later.
She understood this very clearly.
So taking the initiative was far better than being reactive.
Su Qing still looked dazed, clearly overwhelmed.
There was so much information, he was close to frying his mental CPU.
Normally quick-witted, he now struggled to follow the righteous heroine's train of thought.
What he thought would be a difficult issue had just been resolved effortlessly?
And rehearsal… What exactly were they rehearsing?
"Like... how are you going to deal with my transcendent senior sister?"
"She's not someone you can easily tame. Lucky for you, I know her inside and out."
"With my help, your chances of success increase drastically."
Yun Rong playfully winked as she spoke.
Clearly, she had already thought all of this through.
"Aunt Yun, you really are amazing."
Su Qing said it from the heart.
Having someone who understood and supported him like this was an incredible blessing.
With such a capable and loving partner, how could he possibly fail?
"So, husband, are you ready? I'm about to begin."
Yun Rong slightly composed her expression.
Her entire presence shifted, turning ethereal—as though she'd merged with the very heavens.
"Go ahead. I'm ready."
Su Qing nodded seriously.
Some things definitely needed a dry run; otherwise, things might fall apart in practice.
If he fumbled the beginning, the whole mission could unravel.
Yun Rong said no more.
An overwhelming aura radiated from her body.
A pressure as vast and commanding as the heavens made one instantly feel tiny and insignificant.
Unlike the illusions Nong Ying had conjured before, this pressure was no mere phantom.
Her presence had fully captured the essence—an almost perfect imitation.
Though the heroine wasn't as powerful as the Heavenly Dao Master, her aura was spot on.
After releasing her pressure, she calmly sat at the edge of the bed.
Her gaze gleamed with anticipation, waiting for Su Qing to counter.
In every sense, this junior sister was a perfect example of the sweet but secretly dangerous type.
An ordinary person would probably fall to their knees before such an overwhelming presence.
Su Qing wasn't immune to its effects.
He was used to high-stakes situations and had the mental prep, so the impact wasn't too serious.
Still, trying to pull any moves on someone like the Heavenly Dao Master? Mistakes were bound to happen.
He glanced at the cabinet filled with 'tools' and couldn't help but sigh.
Yeah... no sleep for him tonight.
Looking back on the night's events, he had to admit—it wasn't easy for him either.
It might look like he was just fooling around with women, but the struggles behind the scenes? Only he knew.
To describe it accurately—it was a painful yet pleasurable ride.
Far away in the Heavenly Dao Sect, the Heavenly Dao Master suddenly felt a chill.
A deep, ominous feeling struck her.
This premonition was far stronger than any she'd had before.
—The Next Morning—
After finishing morning court, the Empress Beauty rushed eagerly to the Empress Dowager's chambers.
Even though she'd sounded so confident last night, this morning she was already full of doubt.
This kind of operation, while appearing to be in her favor, was still dangerous.
After all, in war, accidents happen. Who could say what might go wrong?
Worried, the Empress naturally sought guidance.
Divination seemed like the best option.
"My dear daughter, he's not a child anymore. Can't you have a little more faith in him?"
"You've got the advantage already, and you're still worried he'll screw it up?"
"Or... are you more worried about his safety? That if it's dangerous, he shouldn't go at all?"
Su Mengxi didn't miss a chance to tease her daughter.
But even as she joked, she was already laying out her divination tools.
Even if the Empress hadn't asked, she would've done it anyway—no question about that.
"Stop with the nonsense. I'm just worried it might delay my plans, that's all."
The Empress pouted proudly, refusing to admit anything else.
Su Mengxi didn't call her out. She calmly began the reading.
As the result came into view, both women held their breath.
Clearly, they were anxious.
"Hmm... he really is your lucky star! The omen is one of great fortune!"
Su Mengxi relaxed after reading the outcome.
"That's great... cough—I mean, with such an advantage, if something goes wrong, it's his fault for being incompetent."
"But why did you call him my lucky star? What does it have to do with me?"
The Empress tried to sound indifferent.
"Because he affects your destiny. In fact, your fate has always been murky."
"It's like you've been surrounded by a fog of danger, ready to erupt at any moment."
"But he... he cleared that fog for you. He truly is your star of fortune."
Su Mengxi spoke with absolute certainty.
In the palace, when bored, she always found ways to entertain herself.
Divination was one of her essential hobbies.
But because it required energy, she could only do it once every few days.
Before, when she read the Empress's fate, it was all thorns and shadows—utterly bleak.
Now, thanks to Su Qing, it was bright and clear.
If he wasn't a lucky star, who was?
"As it should be. I've given him so much trust—this is merely the return."
The Empress spoke with a proud tilt of her chin, but a small smile tugged at her lips.
Clearly, despite her aloofness, she was secretly delighted.
"So, my daughter, make sure you seize the chance. If someone else gets to him first, it'll be a real mess."
Now that her mood had lifted, Su Mengxi resumed teasing her daughter as usual.
This was her favorite pastime—one she'd never give up, no matter the situation.
"Hmph, I don't care about those things. All I seek is the world!"
The Empress let out a cold snort and declared her grand ambition.
No matter how you heard it, this was a queen who didn't believe in love—only in ruling over all.
"Yes, yes, you're always right... Though I wonder who was acting so eager during our shopping trip..."
Su Mengxi muttered under her breath, loud enough for anyone nearby to hear.
The Empress: "..."
She looked at her mother, her lips twitching.
She never really respected her, but could you really blame her?