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Chapter 27: Empress Called You to the Bedchamber

“Don’t look at me with that kind of gaze!”

Duanmu Yang took a step back, speaking with a tone of righteousness:

“A gentleman uses his mouth, not his hands. I’m not that kind of rough person. Who said we have to use fists to settle this?”

Duanmu Yang pointed at Nie Chen, his words carrying a hint of threat:

“You just wait, Nie Chen. As a disciple of the Demonic Sect, you used your connections to sneak into the Heavenly Cloud Palace. After getting the position of a core disciple, you became even more arrogant, suppressing others. You’re finished! No matter which elder is backing you, Empress’s law is strict, and she won’t show any favoritism. As long as I report this to Empress, not only will you be in trouble, but even the elder backing you won’t be able to escape!”

“Exactly, I didn’t think of that!”

The disciples below suddenly became excited.

They couldn’t defeat Nie Chen, and they didn’t know who was secretly backing him.

But Empress’s law was strict, and even the highest elders wouldn’t be treated differently.

If they reported this to Empress, she would definitely take action!

“Not bad, brother Duanmu, you’re too clever!”

“Kid, you’re dead for sure!”

Among the cheers, Duanmu Yang proudly pointed at Nie Chen, slowly backing away from the stage:

“Wait, I’ll go report this to Empress Qingyue. You and the person backing you will be finished!”

Nie Chen looked at him like he was an idiot: “Then please, brother Duanmu, hurry up.”

“Hmph, you’re still being stubborn even when you’re about to die. Just wait and see!”

Duanmu Yang seemed to be thoroughly enraged, leaving behind a threatening message before striding away.

Although no one else dared to challenge Nie Chen, the whispers and mocking comments continued.

“This time, not only will he be in trouble, but even the elder backing him will suffer.”

“Serves him right. He thought he could just rely on his connections to bully others in the Heavenly Cloud Palace? The Heavenly Cloud Palace is under Empress’s rule. Unless he can get Empress’s favor, he’ll eventually fall!”

“Empress is so high above us. Even the highest elders don’t have the right to speak in front of her. This guy doesn’t stand a chance…”

About ten minutes later, Duanmu Yang returned, not hiding the smug look on his face as he mocked Nie Chen:

“Brother Nie, the Empress has summoned you. I hope you can take care of yourself. Don’t expect to come back and find the elder who’s backing you still here.”

Nie Chen smiled: “Where does Empress want me to go?”

“Empress wants you to go to… the bedchamber.”

As Duanmu Yang spoke, he looked a bit puzzled.

Empress rarely summoned people, and even when she did, it was usually to the main hall. Why did she want Nie Chen to go to the bedchamber this time?

That was Empress’s bedchamber!

Just thinking about it made Duanmu Yang feel jealous.

But when he thought about Nie Chen’s impending doom, his heart felt a bit better.

“Thanks, good brother.”

Nie Chen bowed his head in gratitude, his heart filled with appreciation.

What a good person!

In this world, there were still people with true feelings.

Since coming to the Heavenly Cloud Palace, he hadn’t had many chances to meet with Empress Qingyue.

But this brother had created an opportunity for him.

He was simply a great person!

“Hmm?”

Duanmu Yang was taken aback.

This wasn’t the reaction he had expected.

When Nie Chen heard that Empress had summoned him, shouldn’t he be terrified and begging for mercy?

Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Nie Chen turned and left.

Duanmu Yang immediately regained his composure, his face stern:

“Don’t think that just because you said that, I’ll let you off. We’ll wait here and see how Empress deals with you!”

Nie Chen waved his hand with a smile, not saying anything.

Being kicked out of the Heavenly Cloud Palace?

Even if all the disciples were kicked out, it wouldn’t be his turn.

He couldn’t believe someone had created a chance for him to meet with Empress.

Nie Chen arrived at the bedchamber in a good mood.

However, there seemed to be someone else inside.

A soft voice came from within, and Nie Chen looked closely.

A beautiful woman with a mature charm was holding a book, standing excitedly in front of Chu Qingyue.

This woman was none other than Yu Xirong, the leader of the Emei Sect!

“Empress, I’ve admired you for over a hundred years! A hundred years ago, I almost fell in love and got married. But it was your book, ‘The Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions,’ that made me realize love is the root of all evil in this world. Only by avoiding love and men can one truly achieve the great Dao, just like you, Empress.”

As Yu Xirong spoke, her hands trembled slightly.

She took out the book, her eyes shining with nostalgia as she stroked the cover:

“This is the first edition of ‘The Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions’ that you wrote and published. I worked so hard to get this book, and it’s because of this book that I’ve reached where I am today. Now, I’m the leader of the Emei Sect, and countless female disciples have been influenced by your book, swearing to never marry or fall in love, avoiding the pitfalls of love. And it’s all thanks to you, Empress! You’ve made us realize how deadly love and Dao companions can be to women. Your book has enlightened countless women in the world.”

As Yu Xirong spoke, she became more and more emotional, tears streaming down her face.

Chu Qingyue looked a bit embarrassed, helping Yu Xirong up from her half-kneeling position:

“Actually, it’s not that serious. ‘The Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions’ was just something I wrote in a moment of passion, a mistaken theory. You don’t have to take it so seriously.”

“How can it be a mistaken theory?”

Yu Xirong’s eyes blazed with determination:

“Empress, I’ve come to find you today because I have another matter to discuss.”

“What is it?”

Chu Qingyue looked even more embarrassed.

Yu Xirong continued excitedly: “After decades of effort, I’ve finally established the Anti-Dao Companion Alliance, centered around the Emei Sect and based on your book, ‘The Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions.’ Now, I want to ask Empress Qingyue to be the leader of the alliance. With your personal experience, you can tell the world that men are the root of all evil and that women should avoid them at all costs!”

“Your idea is good, but let’s just forget about it…”

Chu Qingyue felt a headache coming on, regret and frustration filling her heart.

Why did she write that book back then?

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