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"His Highness the Southern King has arrived!"

At the gate of the Qing Residence, the attendants that greeted the guests recited loudly. When the people who were greeting each other in the mansion heard this, they could not help but stop their actions.

"Southern King? Which Southern King is it? "

Some people seemed to have been caught unawares, unable to respond and could not help but to ask in secret.

"Are you looking to die?" How many Southern King can there be in our Southern Chu Country?! "

Everyone knew that the Southern Chu only had one Southern King. His status was extremely prestigious, but he was suffering from a hidden disease, so he didn't have long to live. This made everyone sigh.

The Southern King had a special status. In addition to his weak body, he rarely appeared outside other than for important banquets. This was why he suddenly appeared in this palace. It was quite puzzling, could it be that this Vice Minister had formed some sort of enmity with His Highness the Southern King?

"I think that the reason why the Southern King Hall came down here is most likely because of Grandmaster Destiny. I heard that before, Lord Qing's son compared vitality with the disciple of Grandmaster Destiny and caused quite a ruckus. Later on, I heard that the Grandmaster Destiny was taken away by the Southern King. Could it be that His Highness has come to cause trouble?"

Some of them were well-informed and could not help but start guessing carefully. However, after hearing his analysis, everyone turned their gazes towards the not so far away Lord Qing.

Facing the questioning gazes of the crowd, Qing Bo Wen complained incessantly in his heart. He naturally knew about that origin energy competition, but he never imagined that he would provoke His Highness the Southern King.

His Majesty had bestowed him a golden medal, had enjoyed supreme authority, and could even behead him first. It was unknown how many people's heads he had taken for so many years, and as a result, his majesty the Southern King had been passed down as the living king of hell.

As the saying goes, the King of Hell wants you dead so he won't let you live until the fifth fragment of the night. If the living King of Hell really wants to cause trouble for me, I'm afraid he'll be doomed.

When he thought here, Qing Bo Wen's face turned long. He saw a purple-robed figure slowly walking over from not too far away and knelt on the ground:

"Subordinate Bo Wen greets His Highness the Southern King. I did not know that His Highness the Southern King would arrive. If you do not welcome me, I hope you can atone for your sins!"

Even though he knew it would be difficult to atone for his sins, he could only say this.

"This subject will participate in the Southern King's Royal Highness!"

Under Qing Bo Wen's lead, all the guests kneeled down and saluted. It was a spectacular scene.

"Wah!" Why did you cause such a huge commotion? "

Zhao Xiaoxue was very surprised. Although she knew that his highness the Southern King had an honorable identity, she had never seen so many people pay their respects to him. She was so shocked that her legs felt a little weak.

"Be careful!"

Sensing the strangeness of the woman beside him, Chu Yufeng quickly wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Eh!" Thank you... "Thank you!"

Originally, it wasn't a big deal being hugged by a man, but now that they were hugging each other in front of so many people, it was actually a bit inappropriate. Moreover, these people were all kneeling, and Zhao Xiaoxue blushed even more.

Although he was kneeling, Qing Bo Wen was worried about his own life, so he naturally had to keep a close eye on the situation of the Southern King. When he saw the beautiful woman standing next to the Southern King, he immediately understood her identity.

"Subordinate Bo Wen greets the Southern Princess Consort. I did not know that the Southern Princess Concubine would arrive. Please forgive me for not welcoming you!"

Hearing Qing Bo's shout, the others were like his followers as they repeated themselves once again:

"This subject will participate in the Southern Wangfei!"

"Eh!" You don't have to kneel anymore. Get up, the floor is hard, it's uncomfortable to kneel on! "

Seeing that everyone was bowing to her, Zhao Xiaoxue couldn't stand it. The people here didn't look young, so they could be regarded as uncles. As a modern person, she couldn't bear to see the old people kneeling to her.

"Get up!"

Although Zhao Xiaoxue wanted everyone to stand up, everyone was watching the Southern King carefully. If the Southern King didn't speak, then they would probably kneel down and not be able to get up.

Zhao Xiaoxue finally understood that this man's power was quite great. She pouted and slightly turned her head, giving the man a meaningful glance in hopes that he would quickly awaken these people.

Although he did not want to come to the government to put on airs, their goal in coming here was not pure. Naturally, he had to first show off his authority to the other party before he could show his gratitude towards his benefactor.

"Alright, get up!"

The Southern King finally spoke. Everyone in the mansion began to move, and Qing Bo Wen trembled as he lifted his knees to the ground.

"Lord Qing …"

"Yes!" This official is here! "

He knew that things would not be so simple. The knee he had just lifted up heavily on the ground again. Although it was very painful, but compared to living, this bit of pain was nothing.

"Sir Qing, what are you doing?" Hurry and get up. Today is your birthday, so this king is going to fight over you! You wouldn't blame This King for acting recklessly and bringing you trouble, right? "

As the Southern King spoke, he came to Qing Bo Wen's side and extended his arm to support the person in front of him.

"Huh?"

Qing Bo Wen did not dare to believe his ears. Just now, he had heard the Southern King's words and was extremely courteous, not at all like someone who wanted to cause trouble for him. Could it be that he was just scaring him?

"Master, His Royal Highness the Southern King has told you to get up quickly!"

Seeing that their master was acting foolishly, the other concubines hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

When he stood up, Qing Bo Wen also calmed down a lot. When he thought about what happened in the Southern King Palace, he knew that it was not against the rules and regulations since what had happened in the Southern Palace was originally a battle between elementalists. Thinking about it, Qing Bo Wen's burden was lightened a lot.

"It's no trouble at all, it's my pleasure to have His Highness the Southern King attend this official's birthday banquet. This official was too late to express his gratitude, how could I find it troublesome!"

Qing Bo Wen was, after all, the Vice Minister of Rites. If it weren't for the fact that someone had mentioned the Southern Palace's Dou Yuan Qi matter, he wouldn't be this guilty. Now that the Southern King had no intention of offending him, his spirit had been restored by quite a bit.

"That's great. This king's residence is very deserted, but this king's beloved concubine enjoys liveliness. Yesterday, after receiving the invitation, she wanted to come and take a look. It would be best if Sir Qing was not disturbed!"

With that said, Chu Yufeng waved his arm, and Xia Yu rushed forward with the gift. She then respectfully handed it to Sir Qing.

"Your Highness, this is …"

Qing Wen really did not dare to accept the things that belonged to the Southern King.

"This is the birthday present that This King and his beloved concubine gave to Lord Qing. The gift isn't considered as expensive, it expresses our feelings!"

Everyone knew that the Southern King rarely spoke, but since he was so courteous to His Excellency Qing Bo Wen, it could be seen that he really was here to attend the birthday banquet, and he even had a present.

For some reason, everyone was very curious about the gift that His Highness the Southern King had given them, but they were all very afraid of the Southern King, to the point that they did not dare let His Excellency Qing open the gift.

"Men, quickly receive the gift from the Southern King!"

Qing Bo Wen naturally knew that the others were very curious, but he wouldn't go and satisfy the curiosity of the others. It would be better to properly entertain this distinguished guest of the Southern King.

"Your Highness the Southern King, the Southern Princess's side please!"

Qing Bo Wen also stopped welcoming guests at the entrance and personally led the way. As long as he was able to entertain these two distinguished guests today, other matters would be secondary.

Since the Southern King had become an honored guest in the official residence, Zhao Xiaoxue was naturally a wife and husband. She sat upright next to Chu Yufeng. Although she didn't say anything, the eyes of the others were always on these two distinguished guests.

Everyone was curious to know if these two were the same person from the legends. The Southern King's face did not look bad, and he did not seem like a dying man, but this Southern Princess did not seem like a silly lady at all. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also very dignified.

"For my birthday to have the participation of the Southern King and the Southern Princess really makes this banquet much more interesting. I suggest that everyone toast to our Southern King's highness and the Southern Princess!"

There were already people who wanted to toast, but unfortunately, their statuses were low. Now that Lord Qing had suggested it, everyone raised their cups in succession.

"Alright!"

Since he had the intention to attend the banquet, he naturally couldn't remain aloof. Chu Yufeng agreed and raised his wine glass. However, it didn't take him long to realize that the person next to him was still in a daze.

"South …" Southern Wangfei! "

When Qing Bo Wen, who was closer to her, saw that the Southern Princess refused to raise her glass, his face was filled with embarrassment. He couldn't help but shout out a few times, but unfortunately, his shout didn't get any response.

"Love concubine!"

Chu Yufeng lightly touched the stunned woman.

"What's wrong? Did you find it? "

Zhao Xiaoxue's voice was not loud. If it wasn't for the people paying special attention to her, no one would have heard her. Unfortunately, right now, there was complete silence. Everyone was looking at her. Naturally, her words were heard by everyone present.

"I wonder what the Southern Princess Consort is looking for?"

If Qingwen didn't ask, the situation would continue to be awkward. After all, this was his birthday banquet and he couldn't just screw it up like this.

"I... "I just …"

Zhao Xiaoxue suddenly felt a bit dizzy. Just a moment ago, her mind was wandering and she vaguely asked about something that she shouldn't have let others know. Only now did she realize how embarrassed she was.

"It's only a handkerchief! To be able to make your beloved concubine so absent-minded, it seems like your beloved concubine really does love you very much! "

Chu Yufeng came to the rescue in time, and Zhao Xiaoxue nodded in agreement.

"Yes, my handkerchief dropped. That's what I love the most, so I hope to be able to find it!"

Zhao Xiaoxue hurriedly explained the strange words and actions she had just said.

"Alright, beloved concubine. Everyone is toasting now. This King will accompany you to find a drink after this!"

"Alright!"

Zhao Xiaoxue was very touched. She was very anxious and could not sit here and wait. If she did not leave, then many embarrassing things would happen.

"Princess, are you sure you lost your handkerchief here?"

Although the Southern King did not allow anyone to follow him, Qing Bo Wen still sent the stewards to accompany him, so that his Highness the Southern King and the Southern Princess could send orders at any time.

"I remember this is the place! But why can't I find it? "

Hearing the Southern Princess's words, the steward began to disperse the crowd in search of her.

After everyone had left, Zhao Xiaoxue slowly moved to Chu Yufeng's side, stretched out her palm, and then looked at him with a questioning look.

Chu Yufeng shook his head at the questioning look in the woman's eyes.

The man's response made Zhao Xiaoxue sad.

"Are there none in the Qing Residence?"

Back at the Southern King's Mansion, Zhao Xiaoxue told Chu Yufeng the reason why she fainted.

Chu Yufeng knew about the Yin and Yang Yuan Stones from before. In order to help Zhuo Fan, he had collected quite a few Yang Yuan Stones. However, every time he saw Zhuo Fan holding them in his hands, he had never heard of anyone absorbing any Yuan Stones.

In order to once again verify what the woman had said, he planned to once again try out the Yin Energy Stones. Unfortunately, in Andu, ordinary Yuan Stones could be said to be innumerable, even if Yang Yuan Stones were a little more precious, it was not that hard to find. At least the Southern King Manor had a lot of them, but the Yin Yuan Stones alone had become a scarce treasure.

"If Qingfu does not have it, then I'm afraid there would not be any place that has Yin Yuan Stones. After all, Lord Qing is especially fond of collecting Yuan Stones!"

He had originally wanted to directly ask for it, but was worried that Zhao Xiaoxue's identity as a Grandmaster would be discovered, so he could only use roundabout tactics.

"However, Bu Li still hasn't given him a response. Also, that box hasn't moved at all. I'm afraid that it's a wasted effort!"

Previously full of hope, but now with the passing of time, Zhao Xiaoxue became more and more disappointed.

"Don't worry. This Yin-Yang Detection also requires time. I believe that Bu Li will be able to find the Yin Yuan Stone soon!"

Chu Yufeng consoled the woman by his side and continued to pull her hand:

"Even if the Qing government really doesn't have it, we can think of other ways. Didn't you say that the Yin Source Stones are from those two female doctors? Maybe we can find information about the Yin Source Stones from them!"

A woman who could absorb Yin Qi Stones was not simple at all. Perhaps, she was really an extremely powerful doctor, and if that was the case, perhaps when his life was taken, she could really save his life. No one was willing to die that easily, and Chu Yufeng was not willing to die that easily before, but now, he also did not want to die that easily.

"Alright, if we can't find it this time, then we'll go find it …"

"There's a thief!" There's a thief! "Come and catch the thief!"

Suddenly, someone loudly shouted in the manor, which attracted everyone's attention. Many people rushed over to the source of the sound.

"Could it be Bu Li?"

Zhao Xiaoxue was a little worried as she looked in the direction of the shout.

"We'll know when we get there!"

Chu Yufeng wasn't worried about Bu Li at all. In the capital, there were only a handful of people who could catch Bu Li, and none in the government.

"Southern King's Highness, Southern Princess! "That place is dangerous. We just heard that there is a thief over there. For your safety, please do not go over there!"

Seeing that the two esteemed guests were about to enter the dangerous place, the butler from the Qing Residence hurried forward to stop them.

Although the status of the Southern King was high, but no matter what, it was a fact that he had a hidden disease. If something were to happen to the Southern King in the Qing Residence, no one would be able to survive.

"But what should we do? This King's beloved concubine just likes to watch the show. Could it be that you want to stop her? That's how your Lord Qing treats his guests? "

Being questioned by the Southern King in such a way, the steward immediately gave way and kept replying:

"I don't dare!" I dare not! This servant does not dare! "

Now that there was no one to stop her, Zhao Xiaoxue immediately ran forward because she was certain that the thief they were talking about was Bu Li.

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