Chapter 1802: Chapter 575: Luo Yuan’s Intentions, a Baffling Abduction (2)

Li Xuanling pulled her thoughts back, looked at her eldest daughter, and suddenly became interested, asking with a smile, "Yao’er, why do you think Luo Yuan intercepted me halfway and revealed the news of your father’s arranged marriage to me in advance?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuyao did not immediately respond. She frowned lightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly opened her mouth, "I suppose there are two meanings. The first layer is to pledge allegiance to you, mother. Over the years, the Eight Departments have begun to divide. Currently, aside from Uncle Yuwen’s Military Department, only Uncle Luo’s Hunting Department has yet to choose a side. His active waiting here and revealing the news of Uncle Qiu agreeing to the marriage to you isn’t hard to decipher."

The fact that the eldest daughter, who rarely leaves the Xia Palace, could discern the division of the Eight Departments and even articulate this means she likely has a good grasp of the division situation within the Eight Departments.

Li Xuanling looked at her eldest daughter, her heart full of admiration, but she didn’t show it outwardly and instead calmly asked, "Do you think Qiu Peng’s actions were at the behest of your second uncle?"

"Impossible!"

Xia Yuyao answered emphatically, then shook her head, "Second uncle isn’t that type of person. Though he may have some opinions about mother’s recent efforts to win over the Eight Departments, as long as father doesn’t voice his stance, he won’t react. Besides, even if he wanted to deal with mother, he could openly retaliate using his status as a Minister. That would be justified and align with second uncle’s upright style."

Li Xuanling nodded, based on her understanding of Xia Chuan, it indeed seems that way.

Her brother-in-law is almost entirely loyal to his elder brother, her husband, with hardly any personal motives. From his protective attitude towards his young son, you can tell he wouldn’t interfere with the Xia Palace or disrupt Xia Hong’s lineage succession.

This time, it’s clearly Qiu Peng’s personal intention, perhaps there’s also some coercion from Cai Qiu’s side.

Li Xuanling took a slight breath and then, with a hint of a test, asked, "You mentioned Luo Yuan has two intentions earlier, what is the other one?"

"I know, I know!"

Surprisingly, Xia Yusheng jumped in to speak, and seeing his mother and sister look at him, he immediately continued, "Since Uncle Luo’s pledging allegiance to mother, he surely doesn’t want father to marry into Cai Qiu’s family. By revealing the news to mother, he’s hoping she can step in to prevent the marriage, am I right?"

Li Xuanling’s expression furrowed at the words and then quickly shook her head.

She stepping in to stop the marriage is impossible!

This marriage concerns the ceasefire between Great Xia and Cai Qiu, and her stepping in as the Lady of the House to obstruct it, regardless of the outcome, would create an enormous joke; not only she, but Xia Hong and Great Xia would become laughingstocks, Luo Yuan couldn’t have such thoughts.

"Uncle Luo is one of the directors of the Eight Departments of Great Xia, deeply trusted by father, with prudent and seasoned handling, how could he be this unwise?"

Xia Yuyao interrupted her brother directly, shaking her head repeatedly, and then a determined light crossed her eyes as she spoke to her mother, "Mother, I guess Lord Luo is worried about those under you."

This hit the nail on the head!

Li Xuanling looked at her eldest daughter, unable to suppress the genuine shock in her eyes.

Luo Yuan is steady, completely loyal to Great Xia, and offered his allegiance due to the recent affairs within the Eight Departments; there’s absolutely no way he has any intentions of sowing discord.

This marriage was proposed by Cai Qiu’s side, and their attitude was quite forceful; considering Cai Qiu’s current difficult situation, it’s not hard to understand. Qiu Peng may have some personal motives, but it’s mostly going with the flow, without any active malice.

The Great Xia-Cai Qiu ceasefire agreement is about to be signed, so disrupting the marriage at this moment would have significant repercussions. Li Xuanling, though possessive, isn’t foolish; how could she engage in such foolishness?

But while she won’t, those under her might not be the same!

Zhou Yuan, Meng Ying, other experts in Xia Palace, Dragon Forbidden Captain, and all those in the Long Mountain System can’t promise that no one will take desperate risks.

Luo Yuan certainly knows this, so he disclosed the news to her in advance, making her wary of those below. If they ever did something foolish, it would certainly affect her.

Once Li Xuanling understood this completely, her mood lightened instantly, then she looked at her daughter, realizing it was her daughter’s reminder that helped her grasp Luo Yuan’s intention, which inevitably brought a sense of disappointment.

"Really aging......"

Li Xuanling shook her head with a light chuckle, casually taking the hands of her son and daughter, intending to speed up their flight back with Sky Control.

Yet, as soon as she took to the air, her expression changed immediately.

Whoosh......

An airflow swept over her head, Li Xuanling immediately landed, shielding her two children behind her, then looked up at the sky, her pupils full of shock.

Three women with youthfulness that seemed unreasonable appeared quietly in the sky, a hundred meters above her forehead.

The leading woman in white, no, girl should be more accurate, her beautiful eyes were staring directly at her; the two women in green behind her kept their gaze on Xia Yuyao and Xia Yusheng, who were behind Li Xuanling.

"They appeared directly, without any hint of their presence. Not a single notion felt from their skin membrane or flesh movements, and even their breathing couldn’t be detected, it shouldn’t be, even Cai Qianshan isn’t this way..."

Li Xuanling was utterly flustered inside, she could vaguely sense that these three were more terrifying in power than Cai Qianshan.

Deceitful Monster?

It doesn’t seem so!

Could there be any female Tribulation Body Realm expert this young in the Moao River’s Four Vassals and Southern Slope Territory?

Li Xuanling was internally torn by madness, failing to notice the special gaze the three above had cast towards her.

The one in the center, Li Longyu, looking at Li Xuanling had obviously a strong sense of yearning and dependence, layers of mist seemed to arise, as if a whole feeling of grievance about to overflow;

Whereas the two maids in green behind her kept their gaze on Xia Yuyao and Xia Yusheng, with intense excitement and thrill, even resorting to mouthing words to each other.

"Great Crown Prince Yusheng, I’ve seen the Crown Prince as a child..."

"That’s Princess Yuyao Tianling as a child, I saw her one time from afar at Yaochi Palace five years ago, almost suffocated; she was so beautiful even as a child, too beautiful, too beautiful!"

.........

"Second brother, third sister."

Li Longyu soon moved her gaze from Li Xuanling onto the two children behind her, and despite a slight look of agitation in her eyes, she quickly masked it, then tried to make her voice as neutral as possible, speaking softly, "This little girl Li Longyu has urgent matters to discuss with the Lord of Great Xia. Lady Li, if you could kindly accompany me."

"Where to?"

Li Xuanling’s hand remained on the sword hilt, but when Li Longyu released a bit of her aura, she immediately let go, then inquired where they’d be going.

"Chilong Lake, rest assured, I won’t harm you. Once the Lord of Great Xia arrives, I’ll release you promptly."

In such a situation, she didn’t expect to get a response, but unexpectedly, this white-clad girl calling herself Li Longyu answered her.

Not only did she answer, but she also courteously gave a guarantee.

Faced with the situation, Li Xuanling looked at her children behind her, completely losing any intention to resist, put away her sword, and took off following Li Longyu and her two companions.

Once Li Xuanling ascended, she saw Li Longyu and the others hadn’t moved, which made her frown impatiently, struggling to understand their intentions.

"Ahem, ahem, Moth... Lady Li, please lead the way. Chilong Lake is within the Great Xia Territory, so you should be very familiar!"

In the end, Li Longyu broke the silence, inviting Li Xuanling to lead the way.

Are they really headed to Chilong Lake?

Li Xuanling thought the other side was placating her, but it turns out they really plan to go to Chilong Lake.

Despite her stomach full of questions, she said nothing more and simply flew in front to lead the way.

What she didn’t notice was the respectful gaze held by the three following her, watching her silhouette from behind.

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