I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 84 A Kind Heart Leads to Both Fortune and Misfortune

Tie Yi didn't think much of it and greeted Tang Huaiyi and Liu Nanli with a cheerful smile.

When he reached the swordsman and met his cold gaze, he couldn't help but tremble with fear.

The pressure from the other person's gaze made him feel a little suffocated, a feeling that was somehow familiar...

Tie Yi suddenly remembered that he had met the person before under his father's guidance, and he bowed deeply with trepidation, saying:

"Senior Bian, it's been a long time. Have you also come to the capital for His Majesty's birthday celebration?"

The fear in his eyes made Bian Yuan think that this was normal; a junior like the little girl who dared to be presumptuous in front of him was an anomaly.

However, that girl dared to kill even Ling Mianqing, and even dared to threaten to kill him. Bian Yuan snorted coldly in his heart.

Bian Yuan quickly recovered from his momentary lapse in concentration. He took a serious look at the junior who stepped forward to bow. He recognized the person. He suppressed his murderous aura, and his cold and arrogant attitude softened considerably.

"Are you Tie Guxing's son? How is your father doing these days?"

"I am Tie Yi, and Tie Guxing is my father. My father is well and thank you for your concern."

After exchanging a few questions and answers, Tie Yi realized that this senior Bian was indeed as taciturn as rumored. Having fulfilled his courtesy, he said no more and stepped aside.

Thunderbolt Fortress owns a three-courtyard mansion in the capital. Tie Yi directly invited Fei Xi and her party to stay at his mansion and also hosted a welcome dinner for them.

Before leaving, he went up to ask Senior Bian a question, and when the other party refused outright, he stopped insisting.

Fei Xi readily accepted Tie Yi's invitation.

Having collaborated several times and saved Tie Yi's life, the Qingcheng Sect and the Thunderbolt Fortress are now on the same side, so there's no need to be overly particular about the details.

Furthermore, for these forthright men, being too polite and courteous might make them think that they look down on them, making it seem like they are deliberately distancing themselves from them.

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Four horses pulled a magnificent carriage along the road.

Tie Yi rode his horse alongside the carriage, feeling depressed. His eyes kept glancing at the carriage, and he seemed to be listening intently to what was happening inside.

He sighed inwardly, wishing he hadn't ridden the horse.

Miss Mu, Brother Ji, Young Master Tang, and Junior Brother Liu were all sitting in the carriage, while he and Senior Brother Tie were riding horses.

He also longed to sit in the car with Miss Mu, even if they didn't speak, just looking at each other would make him happy.

For some reason, the more the girl ignored him, the more he wanted to get closer to her.

He wasn't oblivious; Miss Mu only had eyes for Brother Ji.

However, as long as the two are not married, he still has a chance.

The young master's face would turn from frowning to smiling, making Tie Yun shake his head and sigh. His young master was having another episode.

The mansion is grand and spacious, with beautiful trees and flowers arranged in a pleasing and orderly manner.

The young master has distinguished guests visiting today and has requested a banquet to welcome them in the courtyard. The servants in the mansion have been making preparations since early this morning.

As soon as Fei Xi and her entourage entered, before they could even exchange a few words in the flower hall, the butler stepped forward to inform the young master that he could bring his guests to take their seats.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and toasts at the dinner table, Tie Yun downed a bowl of fine wine in one gulp, then put down the bowl and said:

"Sister, I've already inquired for you. Senior Wei originally lived in Qingyang Temple. But in five days it will be the Emperor's birthday, and this year's birthday is no ordinary one, as it is the Emperor Hua's sixtieth birthday. Senior Wei entered the Liangyi Palace in the Imperial City half a month ago and hasn't come out since. It is said that he will fast for half a month to burn incense and pray for His Majesty in order to divine the secrets of heaven."

"Divining the secrets of heaven?" Fei Xi frowned and repeated Tie Yun's words.

Emperor Hua is getting old, and his favoritism towards Taoist priests at this age is not a good sign for the court.

The position of Crown Prince has not yet been decided. On the way to the capital, Fei Xi already knew that two months ago, the eldest prince was demoted to a commoner for treason and is currently imprisoned in the Zhenfu Division.

At times like this, her master would need to "divine the secrets of heaven"?

If this "secret" goes wrong, it might become a weapon in the hands of Emperor Hua, used to slaughter those who cannot sit still.

Throughout history, the swords of emperors have been used to take the blame, and few of them have met a good end.

"Xiao Xi, don't worry. I'll visit your uncle's house tomorrow. We'll figure out what's wrong together." Tang Huaiyi naturally understood what Fei Xi was anxious about and quickly stepped forward to comfort her.

"Brother Yi, let me think... I want to go to the palace before the Emperor's birthday celebration begins." After a moment of contemplation, Fei Xi made up her mind.

"Go to the palace?" Sitting next to Mu Qingfeng, Tie Yi, who was trying to make the beauty happy, scratched his head in annoyance when he heard Fei Xi's words.

After the Great War of Defending the Country, the status of these Jianghu people naturally rose dramatically compared to the past.

But no matter how high their status, to those powerful and influential people, those from the underworld are never on the same side as them.

Outside their own territories, many officials treated martial arts practitioners with a mixture of courtesy and wariness.

In a place like the capital, where powerful and wealthy people abound, people from the martial arts world are even less respected.

If a martial arts practitioner with internal energy is not personally summoned by His Majesty, he will be captured by the imperial guards as soon as he gets close to the palace.

For a powerless and insignificant woman from the martial arts world like the eldest sister to want to enter the palace, how easy is that?

Moreover, with the Emperor's birthday approaching, the palace's security is likely to be a hundred or a thousand times stricter than usual.

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Tie. Fei Xi has a solution."

The woman smiled gently, and Tie Yi, feeling rather useless, smiled along with her. He knew his senior sister was a capable woman, and he was quite curious about what method she would come up with to enter the palace.

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Just after midnight, the guards who were announcing the time had just patrolled past the towering city wall when a dark figure flashed into the main hall along the palace wall.

The main hall was brightly lit, as bright as day. White smoke drifted from the mouths of two bronze cranes on the platform inside the hall, creating a dreamlike and ethereal atmosphere.

An old man sat in meditation on the highest cushion on the platform.

The old man had white hair and a youthful face, dressed in a blue robe, exuding an ethereal aura, like a Taoist master who had regained his youth.

The old man suddenly opened his closed eyes and looked at the man in black so close to him. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"You've never liked getting involved in court affairs, so why have you come here to see me today?" The old man's voice was full of doubt.

The man in black lifted his robe and sat down opposite the old man, his cold, arrogant voice dripping with sarcasm:

"I saw you were asking for trouble, so I naturally came to see what was going on."

"Ha, young friend, you jest. All my actions are in accordance with nature, and I have no concern about suffering. I wonder if there have been any new disturbances in the martial world recently? I have a mischievous disciple, that girl who has recently made a name for herself in Nanxuan City. I wonder if you have heard anything about her?" The old man's calm face turned slightly worried as he spoke, with a hint of pride in his tone, like a parent who insists their child is just average even though they are clearly a top student.

The man in black naturally sensed the old man's satisfaction with the "stubborn disciple," and he replied through gritted teeth:

“Your disciple is doing very well. What else could happen in the martial arts world lately? The biggest troubles are all caused by her.”

Sensing the dissatisfaction the person seemed to have towards his disciple, the old man paused for a moment and slowly explained:

“Young friend, my disciple is indeed a bit bold and mischievous, but she took the initiative to expose the Deer Cry Pavilion's conspiracy. I can assure you that her purpose was to protect her fellow disciples, and she has no other motives. I know that before the great hero retired, he entrusted you with the heavy responsibility of protecting the martial arts world. The peace that the martial arts world has enjoyed these past years is inseparable from your ability to deter those petty schemers. But my disciple was raised by me personally, so you really don't need to worry about her doing anything wrong.”

"Haven't you found out who the man in black was back then? Let me tell you something: Ling Mianqing, whom you suspected, is dead." Seeing that the old man had some misunderstanding, the man in black was in no hurry to explain. Instead, he dropped a bombshell.

"That old hag is actually dead? How did she die?" The old man looked at the man in black with suspicion after his initial shock.

The man in black naturally understood that the old man suspected him, and he snorted coldly and said:

"The person who killed her not only killed her, but also threatened to kill me. Unfortunately, this person made a stupid mistake at the crucial moment. Two of Ling Mianqing's subordinates saw through the trick, and this person killed one but let the other go. With such indecisiveness, I believe she is not a schemer, but with such behavior, I'm afraid she will suffer endless troubles, just like my elder brother did back then."

"..." Upon recognizing the murderer mentioned by the man in black, the old man seemed surprised by his disciple's boldness. After a moment of contemplation, he recalled:

"Back then, Master Yuan saw that those sects were too ruthless and vicious, so he did not approve of them. However, Master Yuan was upright and kind, and he was unwilling to exterminate them. Who knew that these sects would hold a grudge, which led to the tragedy that followed. Even so, Master Yuan was still able to maintain a fair and kind heart and handle all matters, big and small, in the martial arts world before choosing to retire from the martial arts world and not concern himself with worldly affairs."

The man in black fell silent as he recalled the past.

Seeing that his tone hadn't seemed angry, the old man felt both amused and annoyed by his disciple's audacity. He continued somewhat helplessly:

"Although my disciple is naturally mischievous, she still has some principles. She certainly doesn't dare to compare herself to Master Yuan in terms of character. If she has offended you in any way, I apologize on her behalf. This child was probably just joking with you, young friend, and didn't mean to tease you."

“I was just about to tell you about her. You should hand her over to me. Once Ling Mianqing dies, everyone in the martial arts world will know that the secret techniques of various sects have been leaked. She made a name for herself in Nanxuan City before, and some people will definitely come to her for help. But as the saying goes, once the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked. If she can really modify other people's secret techniques, I'm afraid your Qingcheng Sect won't be able to protect her life.”