Chapter 1163: Response
Qi Xuansu said, “It’s nothing major, just that a local branch of Beichen Hall suddenly sent people to the Yu royal palace, claiming they were going to investigate the Queen of the Yu Kingdom.”
Li Zhuyu took the matter seriously. “The Yu Queen’s status is equivalent to that of an Imperial Prince of the Great Xuan Court. Among all the vassal states, her rank is second only to the Fenglin King. Even the Poluo Daoist Mansion must treat such a figure with caution. If there were to be an investigation, it would require an official document issued personally by the headquarters of Beichen Hall in Jade Capital. How dare they overstep their bounds!”
Qi Xuansu’s tone remained calm. “So you’re saying you knew nothing about this.”
“I didn’t hear a single word of it beforehand, nor did I issue any orders related to this matter,” Li Zhuyu replied with absolute certainty.
Qi Xuansu continued, “Do you think the headquarters of Beichen Hall could have bypassed you, or that it was Deputy Hall Master Yong Yan’s intention?”
“That’s unlikely. The Beichen Hall Master is still in Fenglin and wouldn’t be concerned with matters in Poluo. I’ll verify this with the headquarters and Deputy Hall Master Yong Yan as soon as possible.” Li Zhuyu reassured him.
Qi Xuansu said, “Alright. Verify it first. We’ll get back in touch.”
After ending the call, Qi Xuansu turned to Chen Jianqiu and said, “You were most likely caught in the crossfire and became collateral damage. How about this? You should go to Lion City first. Consider it a chance to clear your head.”
By quelling the great unrest, striking the Holy Court, and launching a surprise attack on Wu Guangbi, Qi Xuansu had completely swept away the opposition forces within Lion City. It was now effectively his stronghold, where security was far easier to ensure.
Moreover, although Lion City lay within the borders of the Jawa Kingdom, it was not actually governed by the Jawa Kingdom and was a genuinely neutral city. Thus, there would be no major issue if Chen Jianqiu traveled there as the Queen of the Yu Kingdom.
Chen Jianqiu understood Qi Xuansu’s intentions and did not object.
Qi Xuansu then instructed Chen Jianqiu, “Get in touch with Deputy Mansion Master Xie and prepare the necessary arrangements.”