Keyboard Immortal

Murong Qinghe’s face was bright red. She was really confused.

Chu Youzhao had a weird expression too.

She wasn’t used to them hugging each other like this, so she got up and said, “Let’s get out of bed now. We still have to serve tea to our parents.”

“Ah, I almost forgot!” Murong Qinghe’s face reddened. She quickly got up, but then she cried out in surprise and held her lower abdomen. Her usually cheerful brows tightly furrowed together.

“What’s wrong?” Chu Youzhao becreally worried when she saw that Qinghe appeared to be in pain.

Murong Qinghe bit her lip. She replied with a look of playful protest, “Big brother Chu, do you really have the nerve to ask that right now? Isn’t it because last night, you…”

Of course, she was too embarrassed to say that to big brother Chu.

Chu Youzhao chuckled in embarrassment.

Murong Qinghe had grown up in the army and wasn't a delicate and dainty daughter of a noble clan. After she got used to the feeling a bit, she quickly put on her clothes and carefully removed a white handkerchief from the sheets. There was something that resembled a blossoming rose on it.

“What is this?” Chu Youzhao asked as she moved over. Murong Qinghe had apparently put the handkerchief underneath her body last night, but Youzhao hadn't seen it at all.

“It’s a women’s thing. You don’t have to worry about it.” Murong Qinghe put the white handkerchief behind her back while blushing bright red.

Chu Youzhao suddenly realized what that was. After all, the nanny back hhad taught her srelated information. The cloth was something that proved the purity of the wife.

Her feelings were in disarray now, though. She and Murong Qinghe had always had a good relationship, to the extent that the latter would still want to marry her even knowing she was a woman. If it were any other man who had bullied little sister Qinghe, she would be jealous, angry, and hurt for a long, long time. But since it was brother-in-law, she didn’t feel anything like that at all.

“Big brother Chu, hurry and get up!” Murong Qinghe scolded Youzhao playfully when she saw the latter stare blankly. If her husband’s parents noticed them not getting out of bed in time, that would be really bad. This was their first day together, so she naturally had to leave a good impression.

Chu Youzhao laughed in embarrassment. She quickly put on her clothes. “Let’s go.”

As soon as Murong Qinghe took a single step, she suddenly groaned and bent down slightly. Her brows furrowed.

Chu Youzhao hurriedly supported her. “Are you okay?”

“It’s all your fault!” Murong Qinghe harrumphed. She shook off Youzhao's hand with a reddened face and walked out as if she was running away.

Chu Youzhao was speechless.

Murong Qinghe was still a bit hurt, so Chu Youzhao quickly caught up to her. Perhaps it was because what happened last night was too embarrassing, but Murong Qinghe couldn't bring herself to act too intimate with Youzhao, and let her walk in front instead of walking side by side.

Chu Youzhao had things of her own to worry about, so she didn’t force the issue.

Murong Qinghe followed behind her. Yesterday’s events continued to appear in her mind, and her heart started beating faster and faster. But when she looked at Chu Youzhao’s rather slim back, she was suddenly a bit confused.

But her confusion only lasted for a moment. As a young lady, she didn't think about it in too much detail.

…

Both of them quickly arrived at the main lobby. Chu Zhongtian and Qin Wanru were already sitting at the seat of honor, seemingly already waiting for their arrival.

Qin Wanru was a bit beside herself. She was worried that the last night’s plan hadn’t gone well. When she learned that Zu An had left in the middle of the night, she'd been so frightened that she almost burned all of the congee in the pot. But the bridal room seemed to have been quiet, and no sounds of arguing followed. She hadn’t seen Murong Qinghe run hin tears either, so it was… fine, right?

While she was feeling nervous, she saw Murong Qinghe walk in bashfully with Chu Youzhao. The two bowed respectfully, then offered up tea to her and Chu Zhongtian. “Father, mother, please enjoy this tea.”

“Good, good, good.” Chu Zhongtian laughed happily. He found the newlyweds more and more likable by the moment.

When she saw the bashful expression on Murong Qinghe’s face, Qin Wanru immediately felt at ease. Being a woman as well, she was all too familiar with that kind of expression.

She couldn't help but give her husband a look.

Chu Zhongtian felt a mysterious chill coming from his back. He quickly sat up, and his expression becserious as well.

When Murong Qinghe’s tea was brought up to Qin Wanru, her slightly sour mood immediately changed to a smile. “Qinghe is a good girl. Here is a pot of fertility congee; hurry and drink it.”

The maid next to her quickly said, “The madam used all kinds of precious materials to prepare this all night.”

“Did I tell you to say that much?” Qin Wanru gave the maid a look, but she was still quite satisfied with the latter's tactful commentary.

…

While the mood in the Chu clan was joyous and harmonious, Zu An had summoned many high officials and the academy’s teachers to discuss important matters. Many people noticed that Yu Rui and the others who remained of the eight dukes were standing off the stage respectfully; all of them were deeply moved.

The eight dukes had always been incredibly proud. Apart from simportant ceremonies of the empire, they almost never cto court. Even if they came, they would be granted seats of honor by the emperor. Even Zhao Han treated them with a lot of respect. And yet now, their pride was nowhere to be seen. They stood there while shivering like quails.

Meanwhile, the academy teachers usually completely separated themselves from worldly affairs and didn’t listen to anyone’s orders. But now, they were all standing in the court obediently like good students.

Even though a lot of high officials had died recently, overall, this was somehow the most complete court session that had taken place in the past few decades.

What gave everyone present an even stranger feeling was the black-robed beauty seated in a high position. Wasn’t that the Devil Sect’s Yun Jianyue? Her long hair that reached all the way to her bottom was just too unique. It was almost impossible for them to not recognize her.

A wanted criminal was in a high position of the court, and yet no one dared to capture her because all of them knew she was quite close to the regent. But now that they thought about it, the regent could even control the Devil Sect! He was definitely much more amazing than Zhao Han.

Behind the pearl curtains, Bi Linglong and Liu Ning cleared their throats. “The reason why we have gathered everyone today is because the regent has something important to announce.”

Everyone looked at Zu An atop the highest seat. Something that could be considered important even by him… Just what could it be?

“I am about to merge another world with this world.” Zu An’s first sentence was earth-shattering.

Everyone present was a powerful cultivator, but this piece of news was too shocking.

Zu An raised his hand slightly, and the palace quickly quieted down. He explained “Merging worlds can make the source of this world beceven stronger, and it can make the natural ki of the world becricher. That way, cultivation will be easier than in the past, and cultivation ranks that were difficult to reach will beceasier. Even ranks above the earth immortal rank won’t be impossible anymore…”

Everyone present was shocked when they heard that. Just what kind of power was that? After all, once one reached the highest cultivation realm, every step further would becincredibly hard. One wouldn't be able to make any progress for a few years, or even a few decades. Many people had long shared those worries, and yet there was now actually a way to solve the problem?

The elders that remained of the eight dukes in particular were all so excited that they almost cried. After all, they didn’t have much of their lifespans left. If the source of the world really could be strengthened, and they could make a breakthrough, didn’t that mean that they would have several decades longer to live just like that?

Many people of the courthad been unhappy with what Zu An did before, but they hadn’t dared to say too much because of his strength. But once they heard these words, all of them wanted to cling onto him and call him daddy.

Zu An said seriously, “After the worlds merge together, quite a few changes will happen to the world. We must make sarrangements to ensure the safety of the ordinary people so they won’t lose their lives because of natural disasters.”

“We understand. The regent loves the common people like his own children; this truly is a blessing for the people…”

Everyone in the court was extremely happy, and they all offered up all manner of praise.

Zu An continued, “Furthermore, be sure to announce this publicly for all of the world’s cultivators, to prevent them from creating chaos in their surprise.

“Of course, you should also arrange for your own disciples to cultivate. Don't waste this rare opportunity to becstronger.”

Many high officials smiled and replied, “Rare opportunity? There might not even be another opportunity like this. We’re all benefiting from the regent’s blessing!”

When they saw how the court’s officials were ‘currying favor’ with Zu An, Bi Linglong and Liu Ning both had smiles on their faces. They had still been a bit worried at first, but now, it seemed this alone already brought Zu An unparalleled prestige. In the future, anyone who dared to go against him could becthe target of public anger.

After the court was dismissed, Zu An found Yun Jianyue and Yun Yuqing. “I plan to use this chance to pay the Demon race a visit and see what exactly is happening there. Why don’t the two of you follow me?”