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"I have a report to make!"
In the court, Lord Zhou's voice rang out like a bell. The officials had not yet recovered from the routine morning discussions when he continued, "The Qintian Observatory has recently predicted that a Top Scholar will emerge from the north. This statement has already caused a stir in the martial world. I believe this move is intended to incite conflict between the north and south, which is unforgivable!"
A wave of murmurs swept through the hall. Liu Ying stood among the officials, feeling countless gazes directed at her.
"Is what you say true, Lord Zhou?" The Emperor leaned slightly forward from his dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, the evidence is conclusive." Lord Zhou produced a memorial from his sleeve. "Moreover, I have discovered that this matter is actually related to the Xu Family Case from twenty years ago!"
At this revelation, the court erupted into chaos. Liu Ying noticed that the position of Anyuan Marquis was empty, while Xu Linfeng stood where his father should have been.
"Oh?" The Emperor took the memorial and said, "Continue, my minister."
"Your Majesty, allow me to explain." Lord Zhou scanned the officials, his gaze lingering on Liu Ying for a moment. "Recently, someone has been repeatedly spotted in the city—a 'madman' who possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is well-versed in astronomy. I sent someone to investigate and found that this person is likely a remnant of the Xu Family from back then!"
"That's absurd!" Lord Zhang could no longer hold back. "How could a mere street fortune-teller be involved in such matters?"
"Lord Zhang, you are mistaken." Wang Zhengdao stepped forward. "I have seen with my own eyes that this 'madman' has connections with Master Liu of the Qintian Observatory. Surely Lord Zhang knows that Master Liu's grandfather was once in charge of the Qintian Observatory..."
"Enough!" The Emperor suddenly interjected. "Summon Liu Ying to step forward."
The hall fell silent as Liu Ying's footsteps echoed clearly. She bowed respectfully, saying, "This humble daughter greets Your Majesty."
"Do you have anything to say regarding these accusations?"
"In response to Your Majesty," Liu Ying replied solemnly, "the predictions I made are all supported by celestial phenomena. Tai Bai appeared during the day, and Zi Wei lost its brilliance; this is clearly divine will. As for that 'madman,' he was merely someone I encountered while seeking advice on astronomical calculations."
"Hmph." Lord Zhou scoffed coldly. "Then does Master Liu recognize this?" He gestured for a guard to present an object.
Liu Ying focused her gaze and was taken aback to see a Bronze Mirror Piece! It was identical to the two pieces she held.
"This is..." she began to speak when suddenly there was a commotion outside the palace.
"Your Majesty!" The Eunuch Supervisor rushed in hastily. "The scholars from the Northern Thirteen Provinces have arrived outside the city and wish to petition Your Majesty in person!"
The court erupted once more. Lord Zhou's expression shifted slightly. "Your Majesty must see this; it is clearly an attempt by someone to incite..."
"Wait." Xu Linfeng suddenly spoke up. "I find this matter suspicious. Since the scholars are here, why not let them witness for themselves whether this prediction holds true?"
As he said this, his gaze meaningfully swept over Liu Ying while he toyed with a jade pendant in his hand.
"That makes sense." The Emperor nodded. "Issue an edict allowing the scholars to enter the city. As for the Qintian Observatory..." He turned his attention to Liu Ying, "The time for Qixi calculations is approaching; we shall set this matter aside for now. However..."
"Your Majesty!" Lord Zhou exclaimed urgently, "This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly!"
"Zhou Ai Qing." The emperor's voice suddenly became stern, "Whether this prophecy is true or not, Qixi will know for sure. Besides, I heard that Anyuan Marquis is not feeling well, why don't you go and visit him first?" Lord Zhou's face changed, and he had to leave in response. After leaving the court, Liu Ying was about to leave, when suddenly Xu Linfeng stopped her in a hurry: "Master Liu, Noon Taibai Pavilion's appointment, please be on time." As he spoke, he casually showed the jade pendant in his hand, which was exactly the same style as the two jade pendants held by Liu Ying. She was about to speak, but she saw a "madman" shaking his head on the steps not far away: "The sky is changing, and there is a mystery in The Purple Forbidden Enclosure. benefactorYou are destined to have a romantic encounter, and you will have an adventure soon..." Xu Linfeng glanced at the "madman" vaguely, and a mysterious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It seems that the good show is about to begin." Before he finished speaking, a quick bell rang in the distance. Xu Linfeng's face changed: "Let's go!"
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