The court sessions, which had been joyful for several days, changed their tone collectively with just a couple of sentences from Cui Wenjing.

Not only does Cui Wenjing himself have a significant influence in the court, but he has also been crucial in establishing New Han and implementing the new policies. His sentiments must be appeased, or else it would chill the hearts of the people. Furthermore... the missing Cui Yuanyang is the wife of King Zhao.

From Zhao Changhe's departure from Beimang, their acquaintance began in small, humble beginnings, traveling thousands of miles to escort her home, becoming a celebrated tale for a time. Although Zhao Changhe is often busy with military campaigns and Cui Yuanyang was very young, resulting in their time together being quite short, that was genuinely a heart bound to him unwaveringly from the time she was a young girl, and it is unimaginable how Zhao Changhe would react upon hearing about Cui Yuanyang's disappearance.

Xia Chichi must also show utmost concern; if she is perceived as being jealous to the point of disregarding Cui Yuanyang's life, it would be quite disgraceful.

She immediately adjourned the court and privately conferred with Cui Wenjing and Tang Wanju.

"Earlier, Changhe mentioned that the Mountain and River Four Swords, such as Qinghe Langya, were created by the Ancient Demon God Piaomiao; she is the manifestation of Mountain and River Qi, roughly regarded as the spirit of this Human Realm. The Mountain and River Qi is elusive, hence the name Piaomiao." Xia Chichi said with a solemn expression, "Yangyang inherited the Qinghe Sword, if it is a case of being possessed by the Sword Spirit, that can be understood, but Piaomiao..."

Cui Wenjing said, "I am considering this myself; perhaps it is simply Yangyang's insufficient cultivation, causing her divine soul and Sword Spirit to mix and be unclear. After all, both Piaomiao and Yangyang's names are listed simultaneously in the Chaotic World Book, logically belonging to both, and if Piaomiao possessed Yangyang, then Yangyang would be dead and would be delisted."

Tang Wanju said, "Since Yangyang's name is still on the list, it indicates the worst hasn't happened yet. Please rest assured, we will treat this matter as our top priority. I have already sent someone to deliver a message to the Northern Desert at the fastest speed, informing Changhe."

The three discussed for a while; clearly, the lack of information left them unclear. Xia Chichi searched through the Four Symbols Sect texts but found little mention of Piaomiao. Tang Wanju, who could practically recite all the Royal Family texts, didn't glean much more either. Ultimately, they could only comfort each other.

Xia Chichi said, "Regarding the two so-called similar Demon Gods, I do have clues... one is highly likely Jiuyou."

Cui Wenjing frowned tightly, "The second Demon God... Ye Jiuyou?"

"Yes, my Four Symbols Books contain mentions of it, and it matches Desolate Calamity. Desolate Calamity, along with Destruction and Yin Kui types of Demon Gods, are likely direct subordinates of Jiuyou or were those subdued by Jiuyou in the apocalypse; their attributes align closely. As for the other, I am uncertain now; personally, I estimate it could be Emperor Ye..."

Cui Wenjing twitched his lips, somewhat feeling his son's urge to curse.

Damn it, it's troublesome enough with Ancient Demon Gods, now the second Demon God, plus Emperor Ye, highly likely "unknown existence," first Demon God,

also known as the strongest both above and below the heavens, first and second, two.

What kind of fight is this?

Is fighting against the Heavenly Dao that different?

I am just pampering my daughter a bit, albeit a bit too openly, do you have to impose such a punishment?

Cui Wenjing, having traversed the world for so many years, even though he was severely injured back then, never felt such powerlessness as at this moment, his opponents being ridiculously excessive, who in this world could solve this?

He was powerless, and Xia Chichi was equally anxious; if it truly was Emperor Ye, their Four Symbols Sect would face big trouble, and it was not just Yangyang's matter anymore.

Tang Wanju asked on the side, "Does the Marquis of Ji know where Yangyang went?"

"The direction is west, unable to hear her conversations, cannot be sure of the location."

Xia Chichi decisively said, "The Venerable has already commenced his return, when the army returns, we will assemble elite soldiers again, heading straight to Guanglong."

This meant treating "westward" as heading to Chang'an, regardless, directly destroying Guanglong was never wrong.

Tang Wanju hesitated to speak, but Cui Wenjing returned to his senses, shaking his head with a bitter smile, "The army just returned; morally and practically, the soldiers and civilians should rest. Previously, supplies were scraped from everywhere; we can't mobilize again. Such reckless warfare is not conducive to the country, and Cui wouldn't want Yangyang to be scorned by the people."

Tang Wanju also said, "This matter of the Demon Gods isn't one of the world affairs; breaking Chang'an wouldn't help, especially Jiuyou or Emperor Ye isn't the same as Longevity Heaven which requires Qi veins and faith, breaking Chang'an wouldn't affect them."

Xia Chichi pursed her lips, mumbling, "Are we just waiting for Changhe to return... I am afraid he will scold me. He's born into life-or-death situations in the Great Desert, and the rear ends up with an incident yet no remedial measures, just waiting for him to come back..."

"It's not Your Majesty's fault." Cui Wenjing was quite calm, "Cui came not to force Your Majesty to accomplish anything, merely to inform Your Majesty of the situation, to make the preparations that can be done, deploy more personnel to explore the news, and that's it. The matter of Demon Gods indeed is somewhat beyond our capability; all I can do is look to son-in-law for help, what's wrong with asking him to take care of his own wife?"

In front of the son-in-law's other two wives, these words made the two women blush, and for a moment they stared at each other, as if suddenly realizing their relationships. Cui Wenjing coughed twice, stood up, and said, "I will be residing in the Capital days to come, not leaving, waiting for him to return for further discussions."

Having said that, he bid farewell and left.

Xia Chichi and Tang Wanju exchanged glances for a while, seeing a hint of annoyance in each other's eyes. Cui Wenjing's final words were obviously left unsaid; with that assessing glance, as if examining fox spirits for his daughter, it could be surmised, he's staying in the Capital waiting for Zhao Changhe to return, simply to remind him that his father-in-law is here, don't dawdle with your Emperor and Prime Minister, forgetting my daughter.

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