Si Fengwu asked suspiciously, "Hint?
Are you talking about the Soul Control Technique?"
Lu Qingwan shook her head repeatedly, "The Soul Control Technique can't control蛊虫 (gu worms).
I've only seen two people who could achieve this effect.
One is an unparalleled Dream Weaver, and the other is a master Illusionist.
Apart from them, I haven't seen a third person control gu worms with a mere suggestion."
The pride in Lu Qingwan's tone made Si Fengwu feel like a jealous lemon.
"Who are the two people you mentioned?"
He blurted out the question without thinking, but did not regret it once it was out.
Few people were important enough for Lu Qingwan to remember. To date, he only knew of himself and Lu Zhenting.
Suddenly, two unknown individuals appeared, people whom she mentioned with such fond remembrance. How could he ignore this?
Lu Qingwan, with her carefree and oblivious nature, didn't notice Si Fengwu's petty jealousy.
She casually replied, "My two best girlfriends. One died for me, and one lives for me. Both are very good people."
Upon hearing the word "girlfriends," Si Fengwu's heart settled.
Then, he felt a pang of annoyance. "You're talking about people from *that* side, aren't you?"
"That side" referred to the mysterious, unknown world that Lu Qingwan kept vague about, and he knew nothing of.
"That's right."
Since she had told Si Fengwu about her transmigration, there was nothing else she needed to hide.
Lu Qingwan said frankly, with a hint of regret, "It's a shame. I discovered it too late. Feng Qingheng was already reduced to渣渣 (scum).
Otherwise, if Da Bai had come, I could have known if the other party used Dream Weaving or Illusion to control Feng Qingheng."
Si Fengwu asked with surprise, "Is Da Bai the core of the Space Laboratory?"
"Surprised?"
Lu Qingwan narrowed her eyes, "Da Bai is to the Space Laboratory what you are to the Black Armored Army. Don't underestimate them."
"Comparing me to that black cat, you truly think highly of me."
Si Fengwu stooped and picked her up as if she were a child. "However, with them around, I can rest a little easier knowing you're going to the Northwest alone.
As for how the person controlling Feng Qingheng did it, you don't need to rush.
The opponent is going to extreme lengths to suppress us, so there will be many unfortunate souls like Feng Qingheng."
He grumbled with a hint of regret, "It's just a shame we promised to offer his head as a sacrifice to them. Now we'll have to break our promise."
"Let's forget it. When people are dead, their grievances are settled. If we really presented his head to them, I'm afraid they would find it disgusting."
Lu Qingwan chided Feng Qingheng, then changed the subject. "Let's go back. It's time to rest, or we won't be able to wake up in time tomorrow morning."
Si Fengwu obediently carried her back.
"The person who controlled Feng Qingheng to the point of self-destruction upon hearing the words 'Wu An Palace' shows how many unknown secrets Wu An Palace holds.
You must have realized that Wu An Palace is far more complex than we understand.
Leave everything concerning Wu An Palace to me to investigate and handle. Will you promise not to interfere?"
His cautious tone pricked Lu Qingwan's heart with a slight ache. "I know you're doing this for my own good, so I promise.
Why be so careful, as if I were a shrew!"
"Of course not. No one is more understanding and sensible than my Princess Consort. I'm just afraid you'll worry about me."
Si Fengwu playfully bounced her in his arms, saying joyfully, "When you get to the Northwest, tell Lian Yu anything you need. Don't worry about anything.
Leading troops is not your specialty. If anything is unsuitable, he will directly remind you, so you don't have to worry about your decisions causing losses to the Black Armored Army.
Now that we're back, we need to make a decisive move to quickly conquer the three southern kingdoms and their territories.
Wait for me obediently. Once things here stabilize, I'll come to the Northwest and we'll conquer everything together."
After he finished speaking, he gently set her down.
"Go on. I'll watch you leave."
Lu Qingwan, upon hearing this, belatedly realized that Si Fengwu hadn't taken her back to Wutong Yuan, but to the back gate.
The neatly packed carriage, Li Su, and December were waiting in the chest. They were all bewildered to see Lu Qingwan and Si Fengwu appear together.
Lu Qingwan and her companions exchanged bewildered glances for a moment, then she guiltily looked at Si Fengwu. "You knew all along?"
"Could your little schemes ever be hidden from me?"
Si Fengwu ruffled Lu Qingwan's head affectionately. "You were afraid you wouldn't want to leave me, so you planned to sneak away in the middle of the night. Did you think the guards at the city gate would dare to let you out without my permission?"
Lu Qingwan, overwhelmed by his doting words, felt like crying. She threw herself at him for a tight hug. "I'm leaving. I'll wait for you in the Northwest!"
With that, she wiped her face with the back of her hand and jumped into the carriage, refusing to look at him again.
Duan Yue, driving the carriage, bowed to Si Fengwu and cracked the whip on the horse's rear. The horse then pulled the carriage and sped away.
Only when the carriage had completely disappeared into the night did Si Fengwu issue a cold command, "Pass down my order: Immediately investigate whether the Nan Qi court has recently sent anyone to the three southern kingdoms and their territories.
Also, what is the connection between the Empress of Nan Qi and the Turkic royal court.
All information related to the Princess Consort is to be transmitted via golden eagle, without any third party involved."
A figure in the darkness acknowledged the order and retreated. Li Jin stood before Si Fengwu and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I understand that you don't want the Princess Consort to know about that matter because you don't want her to feel guilty.
But that matter cannot be kept hidden forever. The Princess Consort will return to Da Qin eventually. If she hears it from someone else, given her temperament, I fear she will truly be enraged!"
The combined efforts of Wufeng Hall, Banyue Pavilion, and Buye Continent had investigated so much. How could only the Chi family, Minister Wen, the Southern Royal Mansion, and some generals of the Black Armored Army have been threatened?
To deny Si Fengwu's identity as the orphan of the former Crown Prince Consort, the masterminds had desecrated the tombs of the former Crown Prince and Consort. If Lu Qingwan were to hear of this, she would blame herself to the point of madness.
"We can only tell her once we know who was responsible. Otherwise, what good would it do but to make her worry in vain?"
Si Fengwu said, looking up at the dark sky.
"Tomorrow, invite the abbot of Xiangguo Temple to the palace for questioning."
Li Jin silently acknowledged the order. Watching his master walk towards the study without hesitation, he sighed inwardly. Clearly, tonight would be another sleepless night.
Meanwhile, Lu Qingwan, who had left the capital under the cover of night.
Sitting in the carriage, Ru Yue still found it unbelievable. "Princess Consort, His Highness dotes on you like a treasure. How could he really let you go like this?"
Ru Yue did not believe that Si Fengwu would not understand the inconvenience of traveling at night in winter.
The man who, on ordinary days, would practically carry Lu Qingwan everywhere, was now letting her travel through the night. The weather was about to turn snowy, yet he didn't stop her. Ru Yue truly couldn't comprehend it.