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Chapter 1362: Chapter 374: Would You Like to Be My Daughter? Adding a Stroke for the Emperor in the Book of Life and Death

Crack, crack—

In the sky, a thousand feet high, lead-gray clouds piled up, and a misty spring rain drizzled down.

After the great battle had ended, the rain lost control and continued to pour down more and more torrentially.

Divine Capital Second City.

On the raised pavilion of the White Jade Square, it was utterly silent. One after another, people cast their gazes toward the main seat of the principal banquet area.

There, two figures stood up, even the Emperor, dressed in a bright yellow robe, stood up.

The atmosphere seemed to freeze for a moment.

The Empress’s phoenix hairpin trembled slightly, revealing a hint of astonishment in her fine eyes as she looked at the Emperor, whose face was shrouded with immense divinity and qi-blood.

“Let me do it.”

The Emperor spoke.

His tone was filled with undeniable authority.

The wind whistled, bringing with it a few shattered spring rain droplets, adding a slight chill to the air.

The Empress was somewhat surprised because the Pandemonium Peach Feast’s presentation, resonating with the Mysterious Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, is usually done by her.

Unexpectedly, this time, the Emperor personally spoke up, intending to intervene.

What message does this convey?

The Empress pondered the Emperor’s purpose, considering his earlier inquiry about the little girl, Li Nuanxi.

At that time, the Empress didn’t think much of it.

But now…

Could the Emperor have another agenda?

The Empress’s eyes flickered but ultimately she gave a shallow smile and respectfully bowed: “Since His Majesty is so inclined, let it be so.”

After she finished speaking, the Empress took a step back and handed the Pandemonium Peach, radiating an extremely rich fragrance like a howling hurricane, over to the Emperor.

The Emperor seemed to let out a faint laugh, and with a grasp of his five fingers, took the Pandemonium Peach into his hand.

Beside him, Mr. Lian had already lowered his head. Although he was shocked inside, he did not show it at all.

He turned around and led the way, his voice was powerful and soared into the sky, tearing through the air.

“Let us invite His Majesty to present the Pandemonium Peach to Li Nuanxi, the winner of the Chulong Victory Conference—”

With hands crossed in front, Mr. Lian declared loudly.

The sound reverberated, like a shock wave spreading throughout the entire pavilion area, causing quite a few people to look in surprise.

Leaders of various Great Divine Sects, strong members of the great noble families, as well as Vassal Kings like Ji Moli, who were invited back to the Divine Capital…

All showed looks of astonishment, as if they had not anticipated a change in the ceremony.

“Why is His Majesty personally presenting the Pandemonium Peach… This does not follow the protocol.”

Gu Changqing, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, couldn’t help but frown.

Because according to the Pandemonium Peach Feast protocol, presenting the Pandemonium Peach has always been the Empress’s duty. The Emperor doing this messes up the order.

Concerning the Temple God Resonance with the Mysterious Temple of the Queen Mother of the West and the Three Pure Ranks, this is not good.

Initially, Gu Changqing was already very surprised and frustrated with Li Nuanxi winning the title, and he didn’t expect that the Emperor of Da Jing would add another block.

An emperor personally presenting the award compared to the Empress doing so, the prestige is completely different.

Not just these people, the Eldest Prince Lv Yousheng, Second Prince Lv Hengyi, and Third Prince Lv Litong also looked surprised.

They seemed to sense the Emperor’s admiration for Li Nuanxi from his attitude.

Moreover, Third Prince Lv Litong’s face turned unsightly.

Lv Litong clenched his fists, hot air snorted from his nostrils. After all, it was clear to him that the mechanisms used by Xi Xi earlier to defeat Zhang Yuanhu were those mastered by Horse Face from the Underworld.

That is to say, Li Nuanxi has a close relationship with the Underworld!

And Lv Litong’s mother, Noble Consort Ji, was killed by the Underworld!

This naturally made Lv Litong gnash his teeth in anger, even considering revealing Li Nuanxi’s collusion with the Underworld after the upcoming battle with Zhang Yuanlong, provided she loses.

Urging the Emperor to order her arrest and capture.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunlong was defeated, and Li Nuanxi claimed the title of the Pandemonium Peach Feast Champion, even receiving the honor of the Emperor personally presenting the Pandemonium Peach.

Lv Litong was somewhat angry, feeling how could the Emperor do this!

His mother, Noble Consort Ji, was killed by the Underworld, and this Li Nuanxi is involved in shady dealings with them!

Lv Litong clenched his fists, taking a deep breath, and looked at Han Sixi, who stood quietly behind him.

“Diao Temple, tell me… should I come forward and expose her?”

“This Li Nuanxi clearly has a significant connection with the Underworld that killed my mother. Should I stand up now?”

Lv Litong eagerly asked.

To him, Han Sixi was currently his most important resource, also his biggest support for vying for the position of the Crown Prince.

Han Sixi slightly bowed, with a gentle smile on his face: “Your Highness, I believe it is best if you do not come forward and expose her.”

Lv Litong raised an eyebrow.

“Your Highness, the Chulong Victory Conference is a highly significant event organized by our Da Jing Imperial Court, with so many eyes watching… It concerns the face of Da Jing.”

“If Your Highness reveals it at this moment, it won’t look good for His Majesty and the Empress, even if you’re seeking justice for the death of Noble Consort Ji…”

“But Noble Consort Ji is already dead. If her death impacts His Majesty’s view of Your Highness, it would not be worthwhile…”

Han Sixi maintained a calm expression as he spoke.

In any case, his underlying message was clear: under no circumstances should Your Highness step forward at this time.