After a moment, Feng Rujiao received the news that the Heavenly Emperor was drunkenly asleep. She sneered; the mighty Heavenly Emperor had developed a drinking problem over a humble woman, often intoxicated. How could one with such cultivation in the Imperial Realm be so easily drunk? It was merely a desire to escape reality.
Since Xiao Jie’s return, she had come to understand that Yue Qi would never love her. As the proud daughter of the Phoenix Clan, she decided to completely abandon her feelings. Holding onto the position of Heavenly Queen was merely for the future of the Phoenix Clan. Once her father entered the Imperial Realm, perhaps the order of Long Feng’s name would need to be reversed.
She could not obtain love, and naturally, she would not allow Yue Qi to have it either. It was better for them both to suffer together. In this moment of quiet meditation, she kept hearing that same plea: Jiao Jiao, save me.
Feng Rujiao thought of her Xian Gu's original master and felt a stirring in her heart, following the call to Yun Gong, a place she was familiar with. When she first met Yue Qi in her youth, she fell head over heels; he was too perfect in her eyes. Even though he was a prince despised by the Heavenly Emperor, she still plunged into her feelings.
Once upon a time, she envied and resented Yun Zhi Yue for being able to live there. Stepping into Yue Qi's courtyard, she heard Yun Zhi Yue's furious curses. Pushing the door open, she saw Yue Qi with his pristine Ru Xue, engaged in the most disgraceful act like those filthy men.
Yun Zhi Yue was pinned beneath the strings of a guqin as Yue Qi forcefully kissed her neck, and the lust in his eyes made Feng Rujiao feel utterly disgusted. Before her mind could fully process what was happening, her body acted first; fire spirit energy surged through her and snapped the strings.
It was simply vile!
Feng Rujiao's arrival surprised Yue Qi, loosening his grip just enough for Yun Zhi Yue to break free and rush behind Feng Rujiao, clutching her arm. "Jiao Jiao, save me! Your man has gone mad; he actually intends to attack me, a consciousness entity!"
The scene was absurd; if the Reincarnation Stone were present, it would surely bow down to Yun Zhi Yue in awe of her audacity.
Feng Rujiao shook off Yun Zhi Yue in disgust. "You and Yue Qi are cut from the same cloth."
Yun Zhi Yue nodded in agreement. "That’s for sure! I was raised by him; when the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked. I admit I’m not a good person. But even if I’m bad, I’m not as repulsive as you two scoundrels. At least I never plotted against you; I treated you both sincerely."
"But what did I get in return? The double betrayal from my lover and my friend. Honestly, I don’t know if it’s my misfortune or if you’re just despicable enough to stand on some moral high ground. You, Feng Rujiao, cannot hold your position."
Feng Rujiao swiftly unleashed the Nirvana Fire, her eyes glinting with mischief as she caught sight of Yue Qi, whose expression flickered momentarily. Yun Zhi Yue's figure faded into the background, as if released from a dream.
With a smile, she waved at Feng Rujiao and said, "Jiao Jiao, thank you for protecting me. Keep an eye on your man; it must be awkward for him to sneak around behind your back. Farewell."
After Yun Zhi Yue left, Yue Qi had no words for Feng Rujiao and chose to ignore her entirely. The Dream Cloud Palace crumbled around them, signaling the imminent awakening from this illusion.
Feng Rujiao no longer displayed the humble yearning she once had. With a cold laugh, she taunted Yue Qi, "Your good days are behind you. Once my father ascends to the Imperial Realm, along with Bi Fang Emperor, the Phoenix Clan will have three members in the Imperial Realm. How will your Dragon Clan withstand that?"
Seeing Yue Qi's gaze fixated on her, Feng Rujiao burst into laughter. "If I can't have your heart, then I won't take anyone else’s either. But watching you bow down in submission is still something I'm interested in, Yue Qi. I’ll be waiting for the day you kneel and beg me."
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