Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 597: Audience with the Supreme Emperor, A Good Beginning!

Chapter 597: Chapter 597: Audience with the Supreme Emperor, A Good Beginning!

This meeting between Long Yue and Qi Yun was very formal.

She burned incense and bathed, applied premium hair oil, meticulously combed her hair, and secured it with a simple jade hairpin. She donned a moon-white long dress and draped a light yellow embroidered butterfly shawl over her shoulders, looking simple yet clean.

The little Xiao Rui’er was held in her arms as she sat in an elegant and exquisite but not luxurious carriage, making her way to the Imperial Palace.

On the west side of the palace, close to Zhuqing Mountain, stood a palace which was not too large and not luxurious. Compared to the other magnificent palaces, this place seemed plain and unremarkable. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

On the plaque of this palace, three gilded characters were written—Sanqing Palace!

This was once the place of quiet cultivation for the Great Virtuous and Holy Celestial Derivation Emperor. Pang Wenzheng had once plotted against Qi Junji, and then trapped Qi Yun in this palace!

It really is ironic; Pang Wenzheng initially wanted to confine Qi Yun here, but they failed and met their demise. In the end, what they intended to do failed, yet Qi Yun entered voluntarily.

This truly makes one sigh with emotion.

Long Yue was brought outside the Sanqing Palace, where Chief Eunuch Chen Zhong had been waiting for some time.

Seeing Long Yue, he immediately showed a joyful expression and quickly bowed, "Princess Consort Mu, please come in. The Supreme Emperor has been waiting for a long time."

After saying this, he glanced at Xiao Rui’er in Long Yue’s arms, his joyful expression deepening, "The little Young Master is truly adorable, looking so well-behaved that people want to be close!"

Long Yue reached out to touch her son’s little face, looking at him with fond affection, and sighed, "Children sometimes are more sensitive than adults."

The statement had a dual meaning, and being clever, Chen Zhong understood instantly. He sighed softly, realizing this Princess Consort Mu still harbored some blame for Your Majesty!

Then they entered the Sanqing Palace together.

Inside the palace, just like outside, it was very plain, with essential items and not much embellishment.

Qi Yun was dressed in a simple Daoist robe, sitting behind a desk, flipping through a book. His hair was already half white, looking a full ten years older than before. It was evident that he had been suffering the pain of losing a child.

When he saw Long Yue enter, he stood up quickly, his lips quivering as he didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Long Yue, holding Xiao Rui’er, looked at this aged Emperor, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Indeed, the greatest sorrow is a heart dead to feelings; it is as such.

Both were silent for a moment, the scene becoming deathly still. Seeing this, Chen Zhong hastily chimed in with a smile: "Your Majesty, didn’t you say you wanted to see the little Princely Heir? The Princess Consort has thoughtfully brought him to you!"

With this reminder, Qi Yun came back to his senses, nodding repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I forgot, Yue’er, can... can I hold Xiao Rui’er?"

The name Rui’er was personally given by Qi Yun back then, showing his fondness for Li Qingmu and this grandson.

Long Yue always considered herself a ruthless woman, but when she saw the grief-stricken appearance of Qi Yun with graying temples, her heart softened.

What a grand and high-spirited emperor he had once been, even able to toy with the remnants of Chen Country and Pang Wenzheng! Yet now, he had turned into this figure!

It’s said that the imperial family is emotionless, yet Long Yue saw family affection typical of ordinary people in him.

Long Yue lowered her eyes, gently bouncing Xiao Rui’er in her arms, took a few steps forward, and handed the child to Qi Yun.

Qi Yun eagerly took the child, carefully holding him. As he gazed at the child sleeping adorably, Qi Yun’s heart softened even more, and his previously somber face gradually found a hint of a smile.

"He’s a sensible child!"

Qi Yun doted on him immensely. Suddenly, he said, "Yue’er, as your father, I have an unreasonable request."

As your father? An unreasonable request?

Long Yue was taken aback. This is the Emperor, supposedly wielding immense power to command the winds and clouds, getting whatever he desired. Yet now, he was pleading to her?

Long Yue’s heart quivered slightly, but she was still prepared to listen to what he had to say.

"Your Majesty, please speak your mind."

Qi Yun’s eyes flickered with a sense of loneliness. Considering the generational ties, Long Yue was his daughter-in-law, and calling him father-in-law was perfectly normal, yet she still addressed him as "Your Majesty."

Ultimately, a rift had formed between them, likely never to be mended.

Qi Yun sighed, "Xiao Rui’er is very lovable; I wish for him to stay and keep me company. May I?"

Was he asking to take care of the child?

If word got out, it would certainly shock the court and the country. What Emperor in the world would do such a thing?

Holding a new-born prince for a moment is already a great favor, let alone caring for a child. It was utterly unheard of, yet it was happening right under Long Yue’s watch.

Looking at little Xiao Rui’er, Long Yue gently shook her head, "Your Majesty, I’m afraid that’s not possible! I still want Rui’er to stay with me!"

Qi Yun’s eyes showed a sense of loss, "Back then, when Mu’er was born, he left me immediately. I wanted to cherish him properly, but I never had the chance. Now, looking at this child, it’s like seeing Mu’er again. Yue’er, can you not fulfill this father’s wish?"

Long Yue still shook her head, but she said, "I can bring Xiao Rui’er to Sanqing Palace more often to visit Your Majesty!"

This concession made Qi Yun overjoyed.

"Good, good. Whenever you have time, feel free to bring Rui’er along."

Long Yue thought for a moment and said, "In a couple of days, I plan to go out for a break. I will bring Rui’er then."

This was a good start. Long Yue agreed to let Rui’er spend more time with Qi Yun. Rui’er could be said to be the bridge maintaining their relationship now.

Qi Yun held Rui’er for a while longer, and during that time, the little guy woke up. He was no longer as fussy as before and just quietly gazed at Qi Yun, melting his heart.

Before Long Yue left with Rui’er, Qi Yun gifted a longevity lock to Rui’er.

This longevity lock was crafted with gold inlaid jade, using pure gold and top-quality mutton fat jade, appearing glossy and shiny, yet very sturdy, even if it dropped to the ground, it wouldn’t break.

"Good child, your grandpa didn’t give your father anything worthy back then, causing him to leave at a young age. Now, your grandpa gives you this longevity lock, hoping you’ll grow up carefree and never follow your father’s path."

After handing over the longevity lock to Rui’er, Qi Yun silently chanted in his heart, then watched Long Yue and her son leave.

Standing nearby, Chen Zhong felt a hard ache in his heart, for the once majestic Son of Heaven had now become an aged elder, finding it difficult even to glance at his own grandson.

Overcome with sorrow, Chen Zhong quivered as he said, "Your Majesty, please hold strong!"

"Everything feels just like yesterday, old dog. Why is there no remedy for regret in this world?"

Chen Zhong was startled, immediately kneeling, "Your Majesty, this servant has sinned!"

Qi Yun waved his hand, "Rise. Although I bear guilt in my heart, I am still an Emperor; I won’t collapse so easily."

After speaking, Qi Yun slowly re-entered Sanqing Palace.

"Creak!"

The palace gate closed, as if this Emperor had truly retired.