The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 459
Chapter 459: The Unspeakable Secret of the Savior God
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“This subject disagrees!”
“A nation cannot be without its ruler for even a day, and the Southern Kingdom cannot do without Your Majesty!”
“Moreover, Your Majesty is only four years old! How can you venture into the Spirit Realm alone? How can this subject possibly be at ease?”
The civil and military officials knelt before the Bright Light Hall, weeping bitterly.
The Divine Attendant Clans, however, remained much calmer, especially General Lou. He had personally witnessed Lu Chao Chao’s true abilities.
With just a few words of instruction, Lou Jin Tang had progressed at an astonishing pace, to the point where…
Even General Lou himself could now only hold a slight tactical advantage over her.
“Lord Ming, please, try to dissuade Her Majesty. The most urgent task is for Her Majesty to grow up well and bring stability to the Southern Kingdom.”
“General Lou, help us persuade Her Majesty to abandon this idea.”
“Lord Shen, Lord Yue, Lord Sang? You are all pillars of the court! Speak up and stop Her Majesty!” The officials were almost jumping in anxiety.
General Lou knelt at the hall entrance. “Your Majesty, please heed this humble servant’s words.”
“Your Majesty is still young, and many things remain beyond Your control. The Spirit Realm is connected to both the Demon Realm and the Fiend Realm. If Your Majesty goes alone, this servant will not rest easy.”
“If Your Majesty insists on venturing alone into the Spirit Realm, this humble servant will dash his head upon the steps of Bright Light Hall! At least then, he can face the ancestors of the Southern Kingdom with a clear conscience!”
The officials all nodded in agreement, about to echo his words in unison—
Until General Lou suddenly added, “Unless Your Majesty takes this humble servant along!”
The officials: ???
“Lou, you traitor!” Lord Ming’s eyes bulged. “Of course, Her Majesty will bring the Ming family!”
At just four years old, the Empress had annihilated the Su family’s entire lineage.
The most terrifying thing, however, was her apparent ability to communicate directly with the divine.
She was shrouded in countless mysteries.
Lord Ming, in his heart, had no real concerns.
“You all… you…” The ministers pointed at Lord Ming, trembling with rage…
Lu Chao Chao raised her small hand, and the hall fell into a brief silence.
“I have Zhu Mo. I will return unharmed. There is no need for further discussion.”
“All matters of the Southern Kingdom will temporarily be entrusted to my elder brother, Lu Yan Shu. He will act as Regent.”
“Grand Tutor Lin and Lord Ming will assist him.”
“Lou Jin Tang will accompany me.” Having spoken, Lu Chao Chao nonchalantly placed her hands in her sleeves and strode away from Bright Light Hall.
The ministers were so anxious that their lips quivered, but there was nothing they could do—even resorting to pleading with Shi Yun.
It was said that when they entered, they even took Windchaser’s bowl.
And his food.
Previously, General Lou and the others had once fought fiercely over Windchaser’s food bowl.
Somehow, the tale had spread far and wide.
At least three or four times a month, Windchaser would lose both his bowl and his meal.
Windchaser was so enraged he howled half the night.
The next day, he carried his dog bowl in his mouth and demanded that Lu Chao Chao tie it around his neck.
From then on, he bore it like a protective talisman.
That night.
Shi Yun packed Lu Chao Chao’s luggage, mostly filled with snacks.
“Mother won’t stop you. Whatever you want to do, I will support you.”
“But, Chao Chao, I want you to understand—home is not a cage. It will never bind you. Whatever you wish to do, go and do it.”
From the moment the envoys from the Spirit Realm arrived, Shi Yun knew that this journey was inevitable for Chao Chao.
She herself was from the Spirit Realm. That place held her memories and past.
She never spoke of longing, yet she missed it every day.
Lu Chao Chao had assumed her mother would try to stop her return home.
Yet, instead, her mother had already packed her bags.
She had even informed Emperor Xuan Ping early. The Emperor had sent a variety of hometown delicacies, afraid she would feel homesick.
Lu Chao Chao clung to her mother’s waist, burying her small head in her embrace.
At that moment, a faint movement stirred in her mother’s belly. She gently poked it, secretly transferring a wisp of spiritual energy: “This is your elder sister’s aura. Remember it well.”
Lu Chao Chao frowned slightly and muttered softly, “So greedy.” He was already absorbing her spiritual energy?
“Thank you, Mother. I am truly fortunate to be your child.”
After sharing dinner with her mother, Lu Chao Chao reluctantly left.
“If you wish to take Madam Xu with you, just tell her. She would never refuse you,” Xie Yu Zhou noticed her glum expression and asked.
“Traveling from Northern Zhao to the Southern Kingdom is still within the mortal world.”
“But from the Southern Kingdom to the Spirit Realm is a crossing between realms. Mother is a mortal—life there would not be easy for her.”
“I cannot be too selfish.”
Xie Yu Zhou scratched his head. “Fair enough. Still, I’m shocked that the Southern Kingdom’s officials actually let you go.”
Lu Chao Chao raised her chin. “When Lu Chao Chao sets her mind to something, there is nothing she cannot achieve!”
Xie Yu Zhou grinned slyly. “Oh? There is one thing you definitely cannot do.”
Lu Chao Chao placed her hands on her hips. “I don’t believe you!”
“If you can name even one, I will admit defeat!”
Xie Yu Zhou sneered. This was likely Lu Chao Chao’s only weakness.
“You wet the bed.”
The mighty little empress, hands on her hips, immediately turned black-faced, like a rooster who had lost a fight!
Without a word, she spun on her heel and left.
“Of all things, must you bring that up? Can’t you just keep your mouth shut?” Lu Chao Chao grumbled as she walked. [A savior can wet the bed, right?]
[Still, a bedwetting savior… is rather embarrassing.]
She snuggled against Windchaser, rubbing her face into his fluffy head. “Windchaser, do you have any shameful secrets? Ones you never want mentioned?”
Windchaser nodded vigorously.
Lu Chao Chao felt somewhat relieved. “Even a dog has things too embarrassing to mention… You can tell me secretly. I won’t tell anyone.”
Windchaser gave her a blank stare, remembering that any gossip she picked up soon became public knowledge.
He clamped his jaws shut.
Lu Chao Chao scratched her head, feeling as if she saw contempt in the dog’s expression.
“Heh heh, Windchaser, I haven’t been home in so long…”
“What does it look like now?”
“Do they… still remember me?” Lu Chao Chao lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, thoughts consumed by the Spirit Realm.
“Is Ten Thousand Swords Sect still standing? What of my Without Folly Mountain…? The little pet I raised before my sacrifice—does it still live? Have my spirit fruits ripened? Did anyone steal the wine I brewed?” Just the name Without Folly Mountain filled her with indescribable anticipation.
She fell asleep thinking of the Spirit Realm.
By morning, she woke up with a smile, having dreamt of her return to Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
Before dawn, Zhu Mo stood at her door with a tray.
Seeing her rise, he entered triumphantly.
“Master, look… Flower Flower is amazing… Every night, while I sleep, she sneaks into the kitchen to practice her cooking, making me meals with her own hands.”
“This meal—three dishes, one soup, and a dessert—she made just for me.”
Lu Chao Chao glanced at it, eyebrows raised in surprise.
That little phoenix had such skills?!
Zhu Mo’s face was full of heartache. “Her hands are covered in burns…”
“At night, she can now take human form. She’s always thinking of ways to ease my burdens.” Zhu Mo’s gaze softened, carrying a hint of deep affection.
“Here, fresh from the kitchen, she had me bring it over for your breakfast.” Zhu Mo smiled.
Lu Chao Chao’s heart warmed.
“You all, leave me for a moment.” She dismissed the attendants and motioned to Zhu Mo.
“I have something to tell you!”
“Bring the meal over. We’ll talk while we eat.” Lu Chao Chao pondered how to reveal the truth to the little black dragon.
But she never expected…