What! The Wives in My Dreams Are Real? - Chapter 51

Upon hearing Qingzhu’s incomplete statement, Li Ruowang didn’t get angry.

Instead, she continued to transmit her thoughts, “Does Ye Nian consider him as her father?”

Qingzhu was greatly shocked and immediately knelt down.

How could the Empress know about this matter?

Yesterday, when she returned to the palace with Ye Nian, she intended to report what happened at Haolin Villa to Li Ruowang.

However, Li Ruowang had already retired by then, so Qingzhu didn’t get the chance to report it.

But now, Li Ruowang knew about it.

Did she figure it out on her own? Or was there someone else besides her protecting Princess Ye Nian in the shadows?

If it was the latter, then Qingzhu alone not keeping a close watch on Ye Nian and letting her run amok would be a capital offense.

Thinking of this, Qingzhu quickly said, “I deserve death.”

Li Ruowang paid no attention to her trembling and instead took Ye Nian’s small hand, softly asking, “Nian’er, do you think that masked man looks like your father?”

Ye Nian turned her head towards where Ye Yu was and whispered immediately, “Mother, I heard him speak yesterday. The first sentence sounded like daddy, but the rest didn’t. I don’t know what’s going on.”

A perfect curve formed at the corner of Li Ruowang’s mouth. “Ye Yu, it seems I’ve found you.”

On the other side, Ye Liangyan of the Great Qian Dynasty had already begun to step forward and announce the great achievements of Li Ruowang’s reign.

Following tradition, after the praise was completed, it would be time for representatives from various sects to present birthday gifts.

Li Ruowang accepted them gladly and reciprocated with gifts from the Great Qian Dynasty.

As the banquet was about to conclude, what surprised everyone was that just as Ye Liangyan had begun reading halfway through, sounds of conflict suddenly erupted outside the Ascension Platform.

This left everyone puzzled.

The next moment, the massive gates of the platform were instantly broken open, and a middle-aged man riding a tall horse slowly approached.

Behind him followed four giants standing ten meters tall, their fierce appearance emitting a foul aura that was extremely repulsive.

Saintess Yun Roumu’s expression became extremely serious. She murmured, “The Southern Four Evils? Why did they come to this place?”

Hearing this, Ye Yu curiously asked, “Senior Sister, what are the Southern Four Evils?”

“It is said that these four giants come from the Southern Barbarian Continent.”

“Offending a sect master, they traveled far to the Central Continent. They are tall in stature, fond of cannibalism, and act strangely, earning them the title of the Southern Four Evils.”

“It is said that when these four are together, they can unleash power comparable to that of a late-stage Integration Realm cultivator.”

After hearing Yun Roumu’s explanation, Ye Yu couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

Were these four grotesque giants really that strong? He had originally thought they were just all show, but evidently they possessed genuine power.

However, Ye Yu’s attention ultimately focused on the middle-aged man ahead.

During his dream, he had once shared a meal with this man.

This individual was none other than Li Guanglu, the Prince of Zhen Nan of the Great Qian Dynasty, a legitimate member of the imperial family and the younger brother of the previous emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty.

He was also Li Ruowang’s paternal uncle.

Ye Yu couldn’t understand it. In the dream, Li Guanglu had shown great respect towards Li Ruowang.

So why was he now making such a grand entrance?

Standing in front, Ye Liangyan spoke in a deep voice, “Prince Zhen Nan, what brings you here? Don’t you know that without imperial decree, princes cannot return to the capital without permission?”

“Imperial decree? After my brother’s death, who’s left to be the emperor? Are you suggesting it’s her?” Li Guanglu pointed towards Li Ruowang on the throne.

Sneering, he continued, “A woman who killed her father and brother, defying all moral principles! Since assuming power, she has made life miserable for the people. As a member of the imperial family, I cannot stand idly by. That’s why I have come today, to uphold justice and overthrow the tyrant.”

Upon hearing these words, Li Ruowang stood up slowly.

She calmly spoke, “Prince of Zhen Nan, if you’re rebelling, just say so. Why dress it up so grandly?”

“That’s right, I am rebelling!” Li Guanglu grinned ferociously.

He then rode forward and bowed to the surrounding elders and disciples, saying, “Senior practitioners, disciples, the change of dynasties in the human realm should not involve cultivators. I hope everyone will abide by this rule!”

All the cultivators present fell silent.

Li Guanglu’s words were not without merit.

In the cultivation world, there was indeed an unwritten rule: internal disputes among human emperors should be resolved internally, and sects of cultivators should not interfere.

Of course, if it were a subsidiary empire under a sect’s control, the situation would be different. A sect could even designate an emperor to become a new monarch.

However, the Great Qian Dynasty was an independent human empire, not affiliated with any sect.

Therefore, according to the rules, the more than ten invited sects of cultivators present were not permitted to intervene.

Among the civil and military officials present, there was a buzz of discussion.

Those gathered here were all loyal to Li Ruowang, and naturally, they would not stand idly by.

Immediately, military generals stepped forward to shield Li Ruowang.

Meanwhile, the civil officials began to voice their criticisms.

However, since Li Guanglu had already decided to rebel, he was not swayed by these officials.

With a wave of his hand, hundreds of warriors descended from the sky on the outskirts.

Shortly after, nearly ten thousand armored soldiers poured out through the great gates of the Ascension Platform, forming ranks at the front.

Seeing this scene unfold, the faces of all the civil and military officials present turned pale.

Li Guanglu’s arrival in the capital with such a large force without any prior warning indicated meticulous planning over a long period.

Facing nearly ten times the enemy’s numbers, the Empress was in imminent danger.

The situation on the field became clear in an instant.

Ye Yu, observing this, couldn’t help but furrow his brow slightly.

He quickly transmitted his thoughts to Yun Roumu, asking, “Senior Sister, the Great Qian Dynasty is in alliance with us from the Azure Cloud Sect after all, really, can’t we help?”

“We cannot! Cultivators are not to participate in human empire battles; that’s the rule. Breaking it would make us a target of everyone’s ire. Besides, our alliance is with the Great Qian Dynasty, not who becomes the emperor, which isn’t crucial for us.”

Yun Roumu shook her head earnestly, giving Ye Yu a serious answer.

This response left Ye Yu in a dilemma.

It wasn’t that he wanted to marry Li Ruowang again, but it didn’t mean he wished for her demise either.

After all, they had once been husband and wife.

Not to mention, there was Ye Nian, the little girl who was his own flesh and blood. Naturally, Ye Yu couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

On the field, Li Guanglu spoke loudly, “My dear niece, surrender obediently, and I’ll give you a way out. Otherwise, you will certainly die. Don’t hope for a miracle.”

“I’ve already investigated thoroughly; all the Blood Guards have been sent away by you and are not in the capital. No one will come to save you now.”

Li Ruowang’s expression remained calm.

She slowly stepped down from the throne and walked straight to the front, her sleeves fluttering.

“The Great Qian Dynasty will purge the rebels!”

The cultivators and soldiers who were loyal to Li Ruowang immediately charged forward.

Li Guanglu, however, shook his head disdainfully and looked at Ye Nian on the throne.

He beckoned to the Southern Four Evils standing beside him.