At this point, Tang Youyou tightly clenched her hands. She stared longingly at her enemy, firmly gripping the dagger in her hand, but she just couldn't bring herself to strike.
"I know what's on your mind. If you want my life, take it. After all, you're my child," said the Lord Liu.
These words from the Lord Liu became the last straw that broke the camel's back of her anger. She stood there stunned, unable to calm the emotions in her heart for a long time.
"But why? Why did you have to treat my mother like that back then!"
Seeing that Tang Youyou still couldn't let go of the hatred from the past, the Lord Liu laughed self - deprecatingly. "It's just because back then, Shuang'er was only a stumbling block on my path forward. I had no other choice."
These words left Tang Youyou feeling mixed emotions. She suddenly thought that it wasn't worth being consumed by anger for such a person.
Thinking of this, her soft sneer turned into a head - thrown - back laugh. She raised her slender fingers, trembling slightly as she pointed at the Lord Liu, and said coldly, "So, it's true that scholars have always been the most heartless!"
After saying that, Tang Youyou turned around and left.
The way down the mountain was full of thorns and hardships. When she reached the middle of the mountain, she saw a familiar figure.
It was Ye Yue.
"Empress, something has happened in the palace."
Seeing Ye Yue's flustered expression, after much thought, Tang Youyou finally asked, "What happened in the palace?"
At this moment, there was a murderous look in Tang Youyou's eyes. Sensing something was wrong with her, Ye Yue immediately told her everything that had happened in the palace.
"Concubine Yu is dead?" she asked in surprise.
"Yes. The people from the Internal Affairs Office found out that she accidentally fell into the water and drowned."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou laughed. "The people from the Internal Affairs Office are getting bolder. They're even more unreliable in handling things than before."
Hearing the sarcasm in Tang Youyou's words, Ye Yue tentatively asked, "In that case, when does the Empress plan to return?"
"Five days later. I want the Emperor to use the royal sedan chair and the imperial escort for the Empress to welcome me back to the palace."
Ye Yue was slightly taken aback but still lowered her head and said, "Yes, I'll follow your orders."
At this moment, behind a big tree in the distance, Hua Ling was listening to their conversation. Looking at Tang Youyou's state just now, she was like a god of death climbing out of hell, which was terrifying.
After Ye Yue disappeared, Tang Youyou went back to the old man's residence on her own.
At this moment, Hua Ling was helping the old man with some work. When he saw Tang Youyou, a faint smile appeared on his face again.
"Brother Tang, you're back?"
"Yes. Where's Master?"
Seeing Tang Youyou in this state, it seemed that she was going to do something final. Hua Ling hesitated and said, "So, aren't you going to sit down and eat something? Put everything aside for a while. Master has gone fishing for you."
"Fishing?"
"Yes. The fried fish last time was very delicious. Seeing that you liked it, Master went fishing himself this time. Now he's lying sick inside."
Hua Ling said it very calmly, but when the words reached Tang Youyou's ears, she felt heartache.
"Why would a perfectly fine person go through so much trouble? If he wanted fish, I could just go down the mountain and buy some."
Hearing this, Hua Ling smiled slightly. Looking at Tang Youyou in front of him and thinking of what the Lord Liu had said, he just felt sorry for her.
After saying these words of complaint, Tang Youyou went to the old man's room. Looking at the old furniture in the room and the moldy bed, she frowned and walked to the old man's bedside.
"Master, what are you up to this time?"
Hearing this, the old man, who had been dozing off, instantly became energetic. He looked at Tang Youyou and said, "I was kind enough to prepare fish for you, but you still have the nerve to talk to me in such a sarcastic way?"
Seeing the old man pretending to be heart - broken, Tang Youyou couldn't hold back anymore and said, "I'll cook it for you later. Stop pretending to be innocent."
As soon as he heard this, the old man's anger disappeared instantly, and he immediately laughed. "That's right. It seems that I didn't dote on you for nothing."
After saying that, Tang Youyou was about to leave when she heard the person behind her say seriously for once, "Disciple, I still owe you a favor. If you need it, you can cash it in at any time."
After he said that, he became dejected.
Tang Youyou naturally knew that the old man in front of her should have already known something, but she never thought of hiding anything from him.
"Master, I want to use this favor to ask you to leave the Qingyun Sect. Are you willing?"
Hearing this, the old man agreed without hesitation. "Of course I'm willing. If you want the throne of the Ming Dynasty, I can get it for you."
In this era, the idea of male superiority over female was deeply ingrained. So if the old man's words were heard by others, it would be enough to become a handle for everyone in the world.
But he didn't seem to care much about the secular gaze.
Tang Youyou laughed. "Master, I need your help with something tomorrow."
Hearing this, the old man asked, "What is it?"
"I'm going to overthrow the entire Qingyun Sect."
He knew that Tang Youyou had always had such an ambition, but when she really said it out loud, he still couldn't quite accept it.
"If you want it, I'll definitely do my best to help you. But on the premise that you must tell me everything about your business."
Tang Youyou knew that the old man was worried about her, so she nodded and told him everything.
After learning her real identity, the old man was stunned.
He knew that Tang Youyou was not an ordinary person, but he had never associated her with the people in the palace.
Now that he knew she was from the palace, the old man waved his hand. "If you're from the palace, I just want to advise you to leave as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou was puzzled and asked, "Why?"
The old man looked helpless and explained, "It's because in the royal family, the royals are the most heartless. So if you haven't been deeply involved yet, just withdraw quickly."
"Yes, I'll surely remember what Master said. It's just that for now, the Emperor treats me like a family member. He will definitely not let me down."
Hearing this, the old man held back the words he was about to say. "Alright, alright. These are all your own decisions. I can't interfere."
After saying that, he walked out of the door with faltering steps.
And Tang Youyou stood alone in the kitchen, thinking about the words the old man had just said.
She always felt that the old man was hinting at something...