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Chapter 26: This Master... Can Be Mine in the Future:
The Divine Spirit Realm! There were less than ten of them in the whole empire!
Even the Sect Master of the Purple Moon Immortal Sect, Ji Ziruo, was only at the peak of the Divine Sky Realm, half a step away from the Divine Spirit Realm.
Therefore, the standard Ling Ye set for Su Xinyue was quite challenging.
But of course, Su Xinyue was capable of achieving it!
She needed some motivation and pressure to reach her full potential during her prime cultivation years.
"Alright!" Su Xinyue nodded resolutely. "I'll reach the Divine Spirit Realm as fast as I can! When that time comes... I hope Master will not go back on his word!"
For Ling Ye, and to become his woman, she would strive to reach the Divine Spirit Realm. Now, she had a clear goal.
"I never break my word." Ling Ye said with a smile.
Su Xinyue also smiled. She now had more motivation to strive for.
The Divine Spirit Realm! Reaching that level would mean being worthy of her master in every way, wouldn't it? After all, her master wasn't just the emperor; he was the strongest person in the empire!
As they continued toward the main hall, Su Xinyue curiously asked: "Master, do you like my mother more, or do you prefer the Sect Master of the Purple Moon?"
She wanted to understand Ling Ye better before she became his concubine, to better cater to his tastes.
Facing this unusual question, Ling Ye answered, "Everyone is different. Each person has their own unique qualities. It's not about liking one more than the other."
Ji Ziruo and Su Wanxi each had their strengths.
Ji Ziruo was the sect master and as beautiful as a goddess, while Su Wanxi was the family patriarch, mature and alluring. There was no comparison between them.
Hearing this, Su Xinyue nodded, half-understanding. So, if she were to compare herself with her mother one day, she would have her own unique qualities too?
Although in certain aspects, she couldn't compare with her mother or the Sect Master of Purple Moon yet, as she was still too young, she believed she had her own strengths and advantages.
Su Xinyue confirmed at least one thing in her heart: Ling Ye did care for her, not just as a disciple. That was good! This master... could be hers in the future!
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Soon after, Su Wanxi came out dressed in a dignified and elegant dress. Compared to the voluptuous figure in Ling Ye's room last night, she now looked like the noble lady she had always been.
They all had a meal together.
Afterward, Lei Ying arrived, having dealt with all the Su family matters overnight, to report.
"Your Majesty, I have placed the southern region of Lei Province under the Su family's control." Lei Ying reported, kneeling. "We are also working to bring back the cooperative forces that the Su family lost, including the City Lord's Mansion and the Zou family."
"The City Lord's Mansion has also provided compensation to the Zou family. From now on, the Su and Zou families can continue to develop peacefully." He added.
Lei Ying had arranged everything perfectly.
Even Zou Qihuang was helping the Su family now. After all, if Su Wanxi was indeed the emperor's woman, they needed to curry favor rather than oppose them.
Seated at the head, Ling Ye nodded. "You can stand."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lei Ying said, standing up.
"Since everything is settled, we should leave now." Ling Ye said, turning to Su Wanxi. "if you're interested, you can come to my palace in imperial capital. Of course, you can stay in Lei Province if you prefer. No one will restrict your actions."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Su Wanxi said with a slight bow. "I would like to stay in Lei Province for now. The Su family still needs managing."
Since she was now an imperial concubine, she could enter the palace.
However, she didn't want to leave Lei Province just yet because the Su family needed her leadership. If she left, many in the Su family would be lost.
Hearing Su Wanxi's words, Lei Ying's heart skipped a beat.
She called herself a concubine!
This confirmed it—she was indeed the emperor's woman!
He felt fortunate that he hadn't taken any aggressive actions against the Su family with Zou Qihuang. He was also relieved that Su Wanxi hadn't sought revenge. Otherwise, both he and Zou Qihuang would be doomed.
From his seat, Ling Ye nodded slightly. "Wherever you are, if you need anything, just let me know."
"Yes." Su Wanxi replied softly.
"Then, I won't stay any longer." Ling Ye said, standing up and looking at Lei Ying. "If the Su family faces any trouble in Lei Province, you know what to do."
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. As long as the City Lord's Mansion stands, the Su family will face no trouble!" Lei Ying said, kneeling quickly.
The emperor's woman!
If the Su family had any issues, Ling Ye's next visit wouldn't be for a simple talk. From now on, Lei Ying would ensure the Su family was well-protected. If the Su family needed anything, the City Lord's Mansion would fully support them.
-To be continued!