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Chapter 1025 - 491 Yanyan: Princess, Qiu Tu is very strong (10k words for Monthly Ticket)_2

In the coming days, there might be a lot of chaos throughout Dongye State.

At this time, it seemed as if Qiu Tu's slightly restless mind had been sensed.

Beside him, Guan Xiao suddenly leaned close to Qiu Tu's ear and whispered softly, "Speaker, have you taken a liking to Princess Xi?"

Qiu Tu froze for a moment before coming to his senses, glaring at her and scolding, "What nonsense are you spouting."

"That's Princess Xi; don't talk recklessly."

Upon hearing this, Guan Xiao chuckled alluringly and said, "Back in ancient times, when nations were destroyed, how many empresses and princesses ended up as prisoners, playthings."

"A modern-day princess is no exception. If King Kang really fails in his struggle, then she'll be left as a widow with her orphaned child. Carrying the title of former princess—what do you think will become of her fate?"

Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu paused, furrowing his brows slightly as if deep in thought.

Seeing Qiu Tu's expression, Guan Xiao leaned close to his ear again and exhaled softly, whispering, "Speaker, rest assured. No matter how noble or aloof a woman appears, inside, they're all warm. They serve the same purpose."

After speaking, Guan Xiao blinked playfully at Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu: .....

Qiu Tu felt as though he'd trained his right-hand confidant down a crooked path....

Thus, after another five or six hours of travel, the convoy finally arrived at Eastern City.

By that time, it was already 8 PM.

At Eastern City's gates, Old Pang, the head of the "Academic Faction," was already waiting there, accompanied by Ai Li, Yanyan, and Xue'er.

This time, faced with one of the top leaders of the Sanctuary, Kou Yu finally refrained from putting on airs, stopping the car of his own accord and meeting with Old Pang.

Princess Xi also greeted Old Pang from within the car.

As the second-in-command of the Sixth Sanctuary, she possessed such standing and status.

Seizing the opportunity, Old Pang introduced Ai Li, Yanyan, and Xue'er to Princess Xi.

Seeing Ai Li, Princess Xi's face revealed a faint trace of sentiment. She then said with pointed intent, "Your parents and I were old friends, trusted pillars of the empire by His Majesty."

"His Majesty believed in their abilities, character, and knowledge."

"So, he sent them to the Eighth Sanctuary to help establish a school. But... little did I think that it would be farewell forever."

"Not even you were spared, left to stay at the Eighth Sanctuary...."

"Such is fate's cruel jest. Ah...."

Hearing Princess Xi's words, Ai Li showed little reaction, yet standing next to Old Pang, Qiu Tu subtly furrowed his brows.

Qiu Tu was aware of the untimely deaths of Ai Li's parents from the Sixth Sanctuary's accidents.

But… what he hadn't known was that Ai Li's parents were "Royalists?"

And when combined with the Eighth Sanctuary's deliberate protection of Ai Li, the matter unexpectedly seemed to grow more complex.

Could it be that the deaths of Ai Li's parents were also tied to the power struggles within the Sixth Sanctuary?

Then… what stance does the upper echelon of the Eighth Sanctuary hold on this?

With heavy doubts in his mind, the reception committee hosted a grand welcoming banquet for the envoy group in Eastern City.

As a core figure supported by the "Fengtian Faction," Guo Huai's capabilities were still remarkable, managing the banquet to be both lavish yet understated.

Both the envoy group and the reception committee were thoroughly pleased—it was hospitality at its finest.

The sole surprise at the banquet revolved around Princess Xi.

Qiu Tu had presumed that when it was time to eat, Princess Xi would unveil her veil.

Unexpectedly… her veil turned out to be a Cataclysmic treasure.

When chopsticks or spoons extended toward her, they effortlessly passed through it without obstruction.

The veil did not hinder Princess Xi in any way during her meal.

This left Qiu Tu marveling at the sight.

It also heightened his curiosity about just how extraordinarily beautiful the face beneath Princess Xi's veil might be...

Following the banquet's conclusion.

Qiu Tu returned to his residence in Eastern City.

After arriving home, Qiu Tu retrieved his "Uncompromising Simulacrum," disguising it as himself lying asleep.

As for himself… he ventured out of Xinjie City under the cover of night.

Over the past few days, Guan Xiao had progressively established a network of intelligence in Qiming City, enabling Qiu Tu to gain a general understanding of the area.

Now, there was only a week left until the earth vein flower matured.

Qiu Tu planned to scout the terrain in advance, gathering information to conveniently harvest it when the time came...

....

Meanwhile.

As Qiu Tu departed Eastern City late at night.

Unbeknownst to him, in the independent villa prepared for Princess Xi.

Princess Xi was conversing with Ai Li, Yanyan, and Xue'er about him.

With poised elegance, Princess Xi sipped from a cup of hot tea, then casually asked, "By the way, what is your opinion of Speaker Qiu Tu from your Dongye State?"

Perhaps due to her upbringing in a prominent family, or perhaps due to the ingrained etiquette of her status as a Princess, her dignified bearing seemed etched into her very bones.

Everything about her movements and presence radiated a noble grace.

The kind of poise and aura that ordinary women could never cultivate in a lifetime.

Ordinarily, this would be something envied by all women and girls. However… the three close friends found their attention fully drawn by the name "Qiu Tu."

Having not heard this name for a month, Ai Li unexpectedly felt a strange sense of nostalgia.

Her memory lingered on the feelings of pain and pleasure from the day she lost her virginity, causing her to instinctively want to reach down and touch herself.

Fortunately, remembering that this was an inappropriate setting, she quickly restrained her actions.

Only then did she respond, "Speaker Qiu… is highly capable. Although his actions… hmm… are a bit aggressive, he is thorough and resolute."

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