Ling Luoyi did not expect Xiao Fengxi to say anything. She just wanted to get these things out, and her heart would feel better. But these things could not be said casually, and Xiao Fengxi was the only suitable person.
Things did not go as smoothly as before. Even after she finished speaking, Ling Luoyi still felt a headache, and the pain grew stronger. The voices echoing in her mind also lingered.
Ling Luoyi felt very uncomfortable. Even though she was a person with extremely strong self-control, she could not control herself at this moment.
Just as Ling Luoyi was about to break down, a steady male voice broke through the echoing female voices and reached the depths of her mind. The voice was sharp and clear, with a subtle hint of concern.
"Master, if you don't know what to do, ask your heart. It will tell you the answer."
Her heart?
Ling Luoyi touched her chest, feeling her heart beat. With each rise and fall, some questions seemed to have answers.
"Jing Chen, thank you."
Ling Luoyi's telepathic message received no reply, but in the furthest building from Ling Luoyi's small building within Fengxi Realm, deep within the sacred white light, a little fellow curved his lips upward with joy.
Gu Yuncheng, who was watching beside her, did not know what had happened. However, seeing Ling Luoyi's tightly furrowed brows relax, he breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart remained tense.
He knew that Ling Luoyi was still very wary of him, even though they had known each other for eight years. He had no habit of prying into Ling Luoyi's secrets, nor did he want to do anything that would anger Ling Luoyi. Therefore, he had been waiting, waiting for the day she could confide in him. He believed that day would not be too far away.
Although the small world was vast, it also had quite a few teleportation arrays. Therefore, the news of Ling Luoyi's return quickly spread throughout the small world. Thus, Ling Huayu came in a hurry.
When he arrived, Ling Luoyi was reading a dan book. Seeing him, she quickly put down the book, helped him to sit down, and smiled, "Grandfather, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Luo'er." Ling Huayu sat down and caught his breath. He said, "Luo'er, why did you return so quickly?"
Ling Luoyi also sat down and said, "Grandfather, it takes a month to return from Longqing Country. Elder Qu has already taken others back, and I didn't want to rush on the road, so I returned directly from the small world."
"Oh." Ling Huayu nodded and did not ask anything else. He said, "Luo'er, a lot has happened in Yunyuan City during the month you were away."
"Oh," Ling Luoyi asked doubtfully, "Are you referring to the matter of the Wei family's old ancestor and the elder being ill, and the current plight of the Wei family? Didn't Grandfather mention it before?"
"Not this. I didn't tell you before because I was afraid you would be distracted." Ling Huayu shook his head and said in a heavy tone, "A month ago, the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess came to the mansion to issue an imperial decree, bestowing upon me the title of Prince Gongding, your eldest brother as the Grandson of Prince Gongding, you as the Princess Ruying, and your four uncles were all granted noble titles. Your second and third brothers were even made heirs apparent, and even your two aunts were made princesses. Many others were also promoted."
"Such a grand occasion for enfeoffment?"
"Luo'er, the important thing is not this. The important thing is that Tianwu Country has never had a precedent for enfeoffing members of aristocratic families! All along, in order not to let aristocratic families have too much power, the descendants of aristocratic families were not allowed to serve in the court or be granted titles and positions. Although this was not explicitly decreed, it was a customary practice. Now that the Ling family has broken the precedent, it is likely that the current Emperor has some intentions."
"Grandfather, no matter what the Emperor intends, the Ling family will be fine. And look at these titles, Gongding. Haven't you thought of anything?"
"Grandfather knows. It is precisely because Grandfather knows that he is worried."
"Grandfather, there is nothing to worry about. The Emperor bestowing such grand titles upon the Ling family is probably because he needs us to do something."
Ling Huayu sighed deeply and said, "Luo'er, I thought you were still young and it was not appropriate to tell you about political matters. But now that it has come to this, Grandfather will tell you."
"Hmm?" Ling Luoyi chuckled and said, "Grandfather, just say what you have to say. There's nothing that shouldn't be said between us as grandfather and granddaughter."
Ling Huayu seemed to have made up his mind and slowly said, "Luo'er, our Emperor is a very thoughtful person. Perhaps it is not right to say this, but who does not want to reach higher? Our Emperor is no exception."
After Ling Huayu finished speaking, he was surprised to see that Ling Luoyi's expression had not changed.
Ling Luoyi naturally knew these things. She actually did not mind the Tianwu Emperor's intentions. Ling Huayu was right. If there was an opportunity, who would not want to reach higher?
However, Ling Luoyi curled her lips. She had no intention of helping. If the Tianwu Emperor could seize the opportunity, then so be it. If not, he could just keep thinking about it.
Ling Luoyi smiled and said, "Grandfather, whether the Emperor simply wants to bestow titles or wants to go further, it has nothing to do with us. Grandfather, we just need to protect the family and not get involved in these matters. As for the rest, it depends on your own thoughts."
"Luo'er, you mean..."
"Grandfather, you know, we cannot participate in wars between countries now, otherwise, it will make Tianwu Country an enemy of the entire continent. Grandfather should know this better than his granddaughter, right?"
Ling Huayu knew. If it were before, the Ling family could still fight for Tianwu Country, but now that Ling Luoyi's identity had spread, it was not good to take sides. If she took sides with Tianwu Country in the war between the two countries, then not to mention the medium-sized countries, even the Tianxuan Domain might take action and completely obliterate Tianwu Country.
Although their Ling family were people of Tianwu Country, it was not a problem to take their side. However, Luo'er's identity required them to be as fair as possible, otherwise, others' apprehension would not disappear so easily.
If they could not control it, it was better to destroy it completely than to benefit the enemy!
Thinking of the consequences, Ling Huayu felt a chill down his spine.
Calming himself, Ling Huayu said, "Luo'er, then we cannot accept this noble title."
"Grandfather, we can accept this." Ling Luoyi asked with a smile, "Grandfather, do you think the Emperor wouldn't think of what we can think of? He must have thought of it, so this is just a gesture of goodwill towards us. If Grandfather is truly worried, he can also explain it to the Emperor, and the Emperor will not make things difficult for him."
Ling Huayu thought for a moment and said, "Grandfather will go to the palace to explain to the Emperor."
"Okay." Ling Luoyi thought of another matter and said, "Grandfather, I might need to go into seclusion for a while. Please don't let anyone disturb me during this time."
Ling Huayu was stunned for a moment, as if he did not expect Ling Luoyi to go into seclusion so soon after returning. He asked doubtfully, "Luo'er, is it urgent?"
"Yes." Ling Luoyi nodded affirmatively. Calculating the time, the old man would arrive soon, and when the old man arrived, it would begin. She needed to stock up on resources during this time, as she might not have time to manage them later.
Ling Huayu considered it carefully and nodded, saying, "Okay, you can go into seclusion with peace of mind. Don't worry about the family matters. Grandfather will tell them not to disturb you."
Ling Luoyi smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, Grandfather."
"Then you go ahead and busy yourself, Grandfather will go back."
"Okay."
Ling Luoyi saw Ling Huayu off. After he left, Ling Luoyi walked towards the city gate. After placing the teleportation array, she returned to Qingyin Pavilion, put Qiu Yuanxi into the Starry Night World, and then returned to her room, closed the door, and entered Fengxi Realm.
Qiu Yuanxi would handle the matter of elixirs. She needed to refine a batch of weapons and talismans.
Ling Huayu informed them about Ling Luoyi's seclusion, so no one came to disturb her.