Qi Yu Yuan looked at her and said, "How is it? It's not about how, I never like to beat around the bush when I do things."
"Then what does the Regent want? Qi State? Or the life of Qi Yu Yuan?" Xue Xing Yue looked up at him and asked, word by word.
Qi Yu Yuan laughed a few times, "These are not what I seek."
"Then what does the Regent want?" she asked.
"The Imperial Seal," Qi Yu Yuan said slowly.
Xue Xing Yue was slightly stunned, but she tried her best to maintain her composure, "The Imperial Seal? I'm afraid I cannot give this to the Regent."
"Why?"
She smiled, "Because Qi Yu Yuan is foolish. Only he knows the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal. Now that he is foolish, how can he tell the Regent?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Yu Yuan looked at her, the corner of his lips curled up. He then stood up and said, "But I heard that Qi Yu Yuan is also looking for the Imperial Seal."
"How could that be? If His Majesty did not have the Imperial Seal, how could he be the Emperor? The Regent must have heard false news," Xue Xing Yue said.
"Whether it is false news or not, I don't wish to know. However, without the Imperial Seal, I am afraid I cannot release Qi Yu Yuan," Qi Yu Yuan turned around, looking at her with exceptionally cold eyes.
Xue Xing Yue did not flinch. She looked at Qi Yu Yuan and asked, "Then may I ask the Regent, you desperately want the Imperial Seal, but why?"
"You don't need to concern yourself with this," Qi Yu Yuan said coldly.
"It's a pity that this is also closely related to me, after all, His Majesty the Emperor of Qi is under house arrest," Xue Xing Yue said.
"I have no comment on this," Qi Yu Yuan said coldly.
"Since that is the case, I'm afraid it cannot be as the Regent wishes. However, if the Regent continues to imprison him, it might be detrimental to both countries," Xue Xing Yue said.
"That naturally won't happen. Her Majesty the Empress is visiting Qi State, how could it be detrimental to both countries?"
"Regent, please do not forget, there are still ten thousand troops of the Prince of Nan Ping stationed outside the imperial city. Do you think you can contend with those ten thousand troops?" Xue Xing Yue asked, word by word.
Qi Yu Yuan smiled, turned to look at her, and said, "Empress Xing Jiu has a good strategy, but does the Empress think I would be so rash?"
" then what does the Regent mean?" she asked, looking at Qi Yu Yuan.
"If Empress Xing Jiu does not return soon, are you planning to go back with me?" Qi Yu Yuan suddenly stepped forward. Xue Xing Yue was startled, clearly not expecting Qi Yu Yuan to make such a move. She took a few steps back, looking at him with clear eyes.
Qi Yu Yuan was slightly taken aback, and suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu, but he quickly cast the thought aside.
"I bid you farewell!" Xue Xing Yue turned and left.
Qi Yu Yuan looked at the disappearing figure, lost in thought.
"Come out!" He looked towards a corner.
The corner of a bright yellow robe appeared, and then a slender figure slowly walked out.
"Brother, why are you holding my sister captive?" Qi Yu Yuan looked up and asked Qi Yu Yuan. If he hadn't overheard, he wouldn't have known that his sister was being held captive. No wonder his brother wouldn't let him see his sister.
"Your Majesty, do you not want to see her every day?" Qi Yu Yuan asked, looking at Qi Yu Yuan.
Qi Yu Yuan was stunned and subconsciously lowered his head, "I... I naturally want to see my sister every day, but it is wrong for you to imprison my sister."
Qi Yu Yuan looked at Qi Yu Yuan's slightly flushed cheeks, reached out and stroked his head, saying, "Qi Yu Yuan has grown up, and is no longer frank with his subjects."
"No, brother, how could I not be frank with you?" Qi Yu Yuan said.
"Then tell your brother, do you like her?" Qi Yu Yuan asked again.
This time Qi Yu Yuan hesitated. He nervously fiddled with his hands, his cheeks slightly flushed.
Seeing this, Qi Yu Yuan couldn't help but say, "If Qi Yu Yuan doesn't like her, then I'll let her go back quickly! Leave now."
"No..." Qi Yu Yuan suddenly raised his head and looked at Qi Yu Yuan, his eyes showing a hint of pleading.
"Your Majesty, this puts me in a difficult position. You don't like her, and I let her go, she would surely be happy. Yet you disagree. What do you mean?" Qi Yu Yuan asked.
Qi Yu Yuan lowered his head and said, "Can't we wait a few more days?"
"Your Majesty, that is possible, but if you do not like her, wouldn't it be better to let her go?"
"Who says I don't like her?" Qi Yu Yuan said.
Qi Yu Yuan heard this and suddenly understood, "So Your Majesty likes her. I thought Your Majesty did not."
How could he not like his sister? Only his sister treated him like family. Without his sister, he would have been gone long ago. But he was just a refugee back then, and couldn't be with his sister. Now, now he was the emperor, the ruler of Qi State. He had status, he could be worthy of his sister.
Seeing Qi Yu Yuan lost in thought, Qi Yu Yuan's gaze flickered. He said, "Since Your Majesty likes her so much, why not take her into the harem?"
"You... what did you say?" Qi Yu Yuan trembled all over and looked at Qi Yu Yuan.
Qi Yu Yuan continued, "Your Majesty is already over thirteen years old and can take concubines. If Your Majesty likes her, why not bestow her the title of a beauty?"
"Brother, please don't misunderstand. I... I only have a familial affection for my sister." Qi Yu Yuan lowered his head.
"Is that so? Your Majesty?"
"Yes... Yes."
"Then Your Majesty, look into my eyes and say it." Qi Yu Yuan stepped forward and asked.
Qi Yu Yuan subconsciously took a few steps back. Although he raised his head, his gaze was still somewhat evasive.
"Your Majesty, if you are not sincere, I cannot help you much," Qi Yu Yuan said.
"I... let me think about it." Qi Yu Yuan turned and left.
Qi Yu Yuan watched Qi Yu Yuan's retreating back, his gaze filled with a profound meaning.
Xue Xing Yue returned to her sleeping quarters and saw Xiao Ping Zi at the entrance looking around. Upon seeing her, his eyes lit up with joy. "Your Majesty, you're finally back. Miss Wu Hen has tied Your Majesty up."
As she walked into the inner hall, she saw Wu Hen, out of breath, facing Qi Yu Yuan, who was securely tied to a chair.