Since the imperial palace incident that day, everyone had been rescued and had mostly recovered.
Only Xuan Ling Nu remained in a deep coma due to the excessive depletion of her vital energy last time. However, fortunately, the Jue Sha Sect possessed many miraculous and spiritual medicines, and with slow nurturing, she would eventually recover.
In the imperial palace of the Nan Yi Kingdom, Gu Qian Ying sat at the head of the table, looking at the Su family members below.
"The matter has now been resolved. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. The young princess is still young and requires the assistance of the Su family. Miss Su, please do not decline!"
She looked at the Su family members seated below. Su Yu Xi had already been freed from the蛊毒 (gu poison) by her.
"However, this throne, you would be the most suitable to sit on! Although the young princess is our Su family's granddaughter, I, as her aunt, still wish for her to grow up happily and not lose her freedom because of this throne!"
Su Yu Xi gently shook her head. She also had some selfish considerations in this matter; she did not want the Su family to continue to toil and labor for that position.
Moreover, from her observations over these past few days, Gu Qian Ying was kind, rational, and possessed a grand vision. The Nan Yi Kingdom would surely flourish under her management!
Unexpectedly, Gu Qian Ying refused her request.
"I cherish freedom and do not wish to be confined here. If the Su family is unwilling to place the young princess on the throne, you may choose another suitable person. This is an internal matter for you, and I will no longer participate!"
These words were quite definitive. She no longer wished to be involved in the affairs of the Nan Yi Kingdom.
"Then... I have an idea. I want to abolish the rule of female superiority and male inferiority in the Nan Yi Kingdom. Having been a strong woman for so many years, I actually hope for someone to shield women from the wind and rain!"
Seeing Gu Qian Ying's firm attitude, Su Yu Xi thought about it again. As Gu Qian Ying was about to leave the imperial palace, she still spoke these words. She knew that the women of the Nan Yi Kingdom had always accepted the ideology of female superiority and male inferiority, and changing it now would likely not be simple.
"I support you."
Gu Qian Ying turned and smiled at Su Yu Xi.
She had first come to the Nan Yi Kingdom because of Su Yu Xi. At that time, she had been poisoned. Now that she had recovered and even become the leader of a nation, Gu Qian Ying was very happy. The Nan Yi Kingdom was a nation favored by heaven; with a good emperor, it could develop well.
Su Yu Xi's eyes were filled with tears, and she nodded heavily. She had once been the useless young lady of the Su family, but now she had become the pillar of the Su family.
"Alright, it's getting late. I think it's time for us to bid farewell."
Gu Qian Ying glanced at the sun in the sky, then smiled slightly before turning and leading her retinue back to the Jue Sha Sect.
Inside the Jue Sha Sect.
Gu Qian Ying sat in the main seat. Seeing that everyone had arrived, she slowly began, "The situation has changed, but the Jue Sha Sect will always welcome everyone!"
She knew that the people below did not know where to go from here, especially Duan Xi Feng, who was already homeless.
Unexpectedly, the first person to speak was Meng Qing Hua.
He waved his hand and said, "After a thousand miles, we must part. You were willing to risk your life to save us. I have always seen this kindness in my heart, so how could I dare to be arrogant any longer?"
"I've thought about it and decided to go back. I want to rebuild the Yi Jing Ge!"
The Yi Jing Ge's foundation of many years was destroyed in his hands. As the Sect Master, Meng Qing Hua naturally felt guilty. If he could not rebuild the Yi Jing Ge in his lifetime, how could he face the previous sect masters?
"Have you really thought it through?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qian Ying frowned and asked again. Meng Qing Hua had gone through so many hardships, and he was still going to continue to travel?
"Yes, and it's not just me. Qian Ying, don't worry, Miss Su will come to help this old man."
He had already spoken with Su Yu Xi, and with her help, rebuilding the Yi Jing Ge would not be a difficult task.
Only then did Gu Qian Ying nod with relief.
"However, I notice that the demonic energy within Xiao Yi Hao's body is becoming difficult to suppress. A friend of mine sent a letter by pigeon a few days ago, mentioning a miraculous medicine in the Western Regions that can suppress demonic energy. My friend knows astronomy and geography, so perhaps there is indeed such a possibility."
Meng Qing Hua had already decided on his path and then remembered Xiao Yi Hao's uncontrollable demonic energy and several instances of berserk behavior after the imperial palace incident. He quickly said this.
"Really?"
Meng Qing Hua nodded, "Precisely!"
"If that's the case, then we shall set off for the Western Regions!"
Gu Qian Ying decisively made up her mind. As long as she could save her son, she was willing to do anything. She was only a bit cold in temperament, but her actions were seen by everyone.
After speaking, Gu Qian Ying looked at the remaining people. The Flood Dragon A Mu and Bai Ze were spirit beasts. Although they were friends with Gu Qian Ying, after this ordeal, they had their own plans, and their future paths might not be able to continue with Gu Qian Ying.
"We have our own destinations. However, the road ahead may only be walked by you alone."
Bai Ze spoke. He had always been kind, but this time he acted unusually.
Gu Qian Ying did not force them to stay. Instead, she and Lu Zhu prepared a large table of delicious food as a farewell feast.
Time quickly passed, and the day of parting arrived.
Meng Qing Hua, carrying the severely injured and unconscious Xuan Ling Nu and Song Yu Er, set off for the former site of the Yi Jing Ge. Bai Ze and the Flood Dragon A Mu returned to their territories.
Only Duan Xi Feng, Ouyang Qing Lin, Lu Zhu, and Xiao Yi Hao remained by her side.
"Lu Zhu, what are you going to do next?"
After seeing everyone off, Gu Qian Ying asked.
Seeing her like this, Lu Zhu felt suspicious and couldn't help but ask, "Do you really not remember anything?"
What about the events in the Wu Tribe, Su Cheng, had she forgotten them all?
Gu Qian Ying shook her head, looking at Lu Zhu with confusion, completely unaware of what Lu Zhu was talking about.
Lu Zhu sighed softly. It was better that she had forgotten, lest remembering it would bring another period of sadness.
"I am no longer the Saintess, nor do I wish to return to the Wu Tribe. Xiao Yi Hao also likes me, so I will stay with you!"
She finished speaking and smiled, gently stroking Xiao Yi Hao's head. This child was a clever sprite, very fun.
"Us too!"
Rarely, Duan Xi Feng spoke this time. Gu Qian Ying smiled slightly and nodded gently.
Her brother had always been a man of few words, and it was quite difficult for him to take the initiative to make a decision now.
"Since we've decided to go to the Western Regions, we need to start making long-term plans."
Ouyang Qing Lin was a person who loved freedom and considered the world his home. Naturally, he would not miss this opportunity to go to the Western Regions. He also had a personality that enjoyed joining in the excitement.
"Yay!"
Xiao Yi Hao was happy. Without Bai Ze and A Mu, there was no one to play with him. Now that two familiar uncles were here, there would be someone to play with him! And they could protect Mother!
In his heart, nothing was as important as his mother!