Chapter 66: Entangled Blossoms, Bewildering the Heart

"Your Majesty, Minister Zhang De-Lie of the Ministry of Rites requests an audience!"
Inside the Imperial Study, Qin Xiao sat upright with a dignified air as Hai Daxi's voice echoed through the room.
This was the Emperor's personal study—how could subordinates be allowed to see such a scene?
The sisters Zhao Lin and Zhao Shan were startled, trembling with nervousness.
The dazzling allure of beauty could easily confound the senses.
Suddenly, Qin Xiao lost all desire to meet Zhang De-Lie.
...
It was not until he met Jiang Qing that day—Jiang Qing was not as stunning as her elder sister, not a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms—but she inexplicably suited his taste perfectly.
Jiang Baoqing knew there was a story hidden here. It seemed Liu Ming’an had been instructed by his younger brother, hence his inability to speak plainly.
Zhou Bu-Zhi also looked on with suspicion, then gently lifted the skull of the corpse before him, holding it in his hands.
Just as the atmosphere grew awkward, the Soul Testing Stone before them suddenly lit up another notch, barely reaching the fifth level.

Standing at the front, Mo Tianqi noticed him approaching and barked a reprimand, but Su Chen remained silent, stepping forward to face Chen Ping across from him.
A-Dong instinctively retreated several steps; the demonic aura was unabashed, seeking to reclaim a shred of presence before Li Mingze.
Whether it was this one, or Fafnir, or the so-called "God of Cooking" Rex, all of them were flushed, as if brimming with excitement.
"In the room," Li Feng pointed to the chamber behind them. "After closing the shop and tidying up, he went straight in."
Hearing Belen's words, Airel felt a warmth in her heart. The tension wrought by battle eased, and a gentle smile graced her flawless face.
When it was mentioned in the palace that "there are two sons," a faint, almost imperceptible malevolence flickered across Madame Bai's expression.
Shi'an feigned anger, her nose wrinkling unconsciously in a lively manner. Jiang Du, reminded by her words, realized his own behavior might have been somewhat inappropriate.
They provided the main world with all manner of information resources and the energy needed for its operation.
Because the structure itself was composed of interlocking loops, each ring had a gap; even if the thread lacked elasticity, the knitted fabric would have a slight stretch.
The Third Aunt immediately got to work, entering Jiang Youwei's home and beginning to clean and tidy up.
"Speak—what is it? Has there been a change in the matter of adoption?" Once only the three of them remained, the Princess straightened up, her tone becoming serious.

Moreover, although Mo County was under the jurisdiction of City C, its location was unique—very close to the capital, and with the current coaches, a journey could be completed within the day.
Fatty Wang boasted about himself, claimed he fought bandits, and produced a family heirloom jade, asserting it was loot gained from his campaign against them.
"You, famed for your yellow flash, are always a step behind," Obito Uchiha glanced at his hands; half his body was already destroyed—if not for White Zetsu, he would never have been able to act alone.
With a force that shook the ancient and the present—resources, power, and influence—there was no other way but to confront him head-on.
The main thing was, Sister A-Ying was ruthless; if they disobeyed, she beat them. Whenever the parents made trouble, she would punish their beloved eldest son.
Seeing Chi Qinghe again, Shu Ning was filled with conflicting emotions. This enemy who caused the death of her child was also her sister.
Although she knew Zhao Renfan was formidable, facing such a situation in person, she couldn't help but worry for him.
When unable to compete with James for rebounds, what should Sun Zhuo do to turn the game around?
Suddenly, she remembered the ice blade she always carried—full of secrets yet undiscovered. Perhaps, there was hope for a reversal.