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Chapter 307 Western Regions Mission

Chapter 307 Western Regions Mission

In Yuncheng, strange events occurred one after another, and an eerie atmosphere shrouded the city like a dark cloud. Unexplained noises frequently echoed through the city, and a mysterious fog permeated the streets at night, causing widespread fear and unrest among the residents, with rumors spreading like wildfire. Gu Mochen, as the ruler of the nation, although he had heard these reports from Ye Qingchen, was keenly aware of the importance of maintaining stability in the court. Amidst these internal and external troubles, he needed to remain steadfast in the court and control the overall situation. After careful consideration, he decided to dispatch Prince Qi with elite troops to Yuncheng immediately to join Ye Qingchen and investigate the root cause of the chaos in Yuncheng. Furthermore, Yuncheng also had Grandpa Lu, Grandpa Lu, the group from Medicine King Valley, the Princess's personal guards, and the armies of the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager. Although Grand Tutor Wu lacked martial prowess, as a veteran of three reigns, his intelligence far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he was also offering advice to Ye Qingchen.

After receiving his orders, Prince Qi dared not slacken in the slightest. He quickly mustered his troops and marched in a grand procession towards Yun City. Along the way, the horses' hooves kicked up clouds of dust, and the hearts of the men were filled with both trepidation about the unknown and a determination to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, far away in the capital, a major event shook the court and the public. The news that a western nation had dispatched an envoy to the Great Xia Dynasty spread like wildfire throughout the capital, sparking widespread discussion. Even more intriguing was the fact that the Western Region prince's visit carried a peculiar purpose—he sought to marry a princess from the Great Xia Dynasty. It should be noted that Gu Mochen's daughter was only a few years old and not currently in the capital. Everyone knew that the Great Xia emperor had only been on the throne for a few years, and the princess he sought could only be one of the retired emperor's daughters. Therefore, this so-called marriage alliance was likely just a pretext to enter the Great Xia Dynasty. What were his true intentions? Who could possibly know?

When the news reached Gu Mochen, he was sitting on his magnificent dragon throne, his brow furrowed in deep thought. Was there any connection between this sudden marriage proposal from the Western Region prince and the strange events in Yun City? He had no idea. The ministers around him were also discussing the matter. Some believed it was a gesture of goodwill from the Western Regions, an opportunity to strengthen relations between the two countries; others were skeptical, suspecting a hidden conspiracy. Gu Mochen knew the matter was of great importance and could not make a hasty decision before ascertaining the truth. He also shared his thoughts with Ye Qingchen, asking her to consider the matter carefully.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen in Yuncheng also sensed the strangeness behind this series of events. Recently, she was pleasantly surprised to find that her spatial ability had been upgraded again. Now, she could not only communicate with Gu Mochen through the space, but also transfer items. This improved ability gave her more confidence when facing complex situations. With her keen intuition, she vaguely felt that this visiting Western Regions delegation wasn't truly there for Gu Mochen and her. They seemed to be visiting openly and legitimately, but in reality, they were using this as a pretext to secretly investigate something. What could be so mysterious that it would cause the Western Regions to go to such lengths? Ye Qingchen pondered for a long time, various thoughts swirling in her mind, but she couldn't find a clear answer.

After much contemplation, Ye Qingchen suddenly realized that the most peculiar existence in Yun City was probably none other than her maternal grandfather. Her grandfather lived a secluded life, acting mysteriously, yet he always displayed astonishing wisdom and ability at crucial moments. His superb artistry didn't seem to have been learned out of thin air; Ye Qingchen felt that if her grandfather dared to conceal Mo Chen's secret, there must be other secrets involved. Ye Qingchen decided to go back and ask her grandfather, the "King of Herbal Medicine," perhaps she could get some clues from him.

She walked along the winding path and arrived at her grandfather's courtyard. The courtyard was quiet and secluded, surrounded by various flowers, trees, and shrubs, like a secluded paradise. This was part of the Gu family residence, which Ye Qingchen had arranged according to the wishes of the elders. Now, the Gu family residence had been renovated by the disciples of Medicine King Valley into a palace-like structure; those unfamiliar with the area would likely get lost. Ye Qingchen gently knocked on the courtyard gate, and after a moment, the door slowly opened, revealing her grandfather's kind face. Seeing Ye Qingchen, a look of affection flashed in her grandfather's eyes as he welcomed her into the house.

Ye Qingchen didn't mince words, laying out all her doubts. Her grandfather listened quietly, then closed his eyes slightly, lost in thought. After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and penetrating, as if he could see through everything. "Chen'er," her grandfather said slowly, "the matter of Yun City is probably more complicated than you imagine. The Western Regions' arrival this time must have a deeper purpose. As for the secret of Yun City, it has always existed, but no one has ever truly uncovered it."

Ye Qingchen asked curiously, "Grandpa, do you know what secrets this Cloud City holds? Why is the Western Regions so interested in it?" Grandpa shook his head. "I only know a little bit. Legend has it that beneath Cloud City lies an ancient artifact with earth-shattering power. For hundreds of years, countless people have tried to find it, but all have returned empty-handed. Perhaps the Western Regions are here this time because of this artifact."

Ye Qingchen was shocked, never expecting such a shocking secret to be hidden beneath Cloud City. If the Western Regions had truly found the divine artifact, the consequences would be unimaginable. "Grandpa, what should we do?" Ye Qingchen asked anxiously. Her grandfather smiled slightly, "Chen'er, don't worry. This divine artifact isn't so easily found. Besides, it's on Great Xia territory, which is your advantage. What you need to do is remain still. After all, we don't even know where this treasure is."

Ye Qingchen nodded heavily, then asked the Medicine King, "Grandpa, there's a question I've always wanted to ask you. Were you in Yun City also after that divine artifact?" The Medicine King paused slightly, then smiled and said, "Yes, but that was a thought from decades ago. I also wanted to find that artifact. But since meeting your grandmother, I've stopped having that thought. Later, Mo Chen's mother died because of the poison she was born with, and I no longer had the heart to do such pointless things. I only hope that Mo Chen can live a good life. The past is long gone, dust to dust. What do the world's conflicts have to do with me?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen immediately understood the gist of it. She told her grandfather, the Medicine King, to rest well, and then left the courtyard.

Meanwhile, Prince Qi's forces also arrived in Yun City. Ye Qingchen and Prince Qi successfully reunited, and after discussing their plans, they decided to split into two groups. Prince Qi was responsible for conducting overt and covert investigations within the city to uncover the truth behind the strange events in Yun City; Ye Qingchen, on the other hand, would use the resources of Medicine King Valley to secretly monitor whether the Western Regions delegation was causing any trouble in Yun City.