Chapter 326: Summoned by the Emperor

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

If you have something to attend to, you can go ahead. You dont need to worry about Yuanxi; hes safe here. Gu Qingluan stated.

Feng Tianlan nodded, saying, Alright, Ill come back later.

Gu Qingluan was speechless.

What does he mean?

Does he consider this place his home?

How can he come and go as he pleases?

Feng Tianlan didnt pay much attention to her expression and quickly left with Jingyu.

Gu Xiaonan tugged at Gu Qingluans hand and said, Mom, lets continue our discussion.

Gu Qingluan lowered her head and asked the two of them, Where did we stop?

Mistress!

As the mother and her two sons were nearly done with their discussion, Bo He entered, interrupting their conversation.

Whats the matter? Gu Qingluan asked.

Theres a visitor from the palace; the Emperor has summoned you.

Oh, is it the Emperor? Is he here to seek revenge for the Fifth Prince?

Feng Yuanxi immediately became nervous and held onto Gu Qingluans hand.

Gu Xiaonan also hurriedly moved closer to his mother.

Gu Qingluans beautiful eyes slightly narrowed. Did they say what its about?

Bo He shook her head.

Mother, you shouldnt go! Gu Xiaonan grabbed her other hand with a serious expression.

He had heard stories about the palace, a treacherous place filled with many evil individuals. Once one entered, it resembled a bird walking into a trap, with escape nearly impossible.

Mother, you killed the Fifth Prince, those nasty people from his family wont let you off easily.

Observing her two sons fiercely protecting her, one more protective than the other, Gu Qingluan was deeply touched.

She gently patted their heads and rea.s.sured them. Its alright, its just a visit to the palace. Dont you know your mothers capabilities? The small palace cant hold me back.

Mom, do you really have to go? Cant you stay? Gu Xiaonan gazed up with his adorable face, his tiny brows furrowing into two small wrinkles.

Not going would be defying an imperial order, and thats a capital offense.

Gu Xiaonans entire att.i.tude s.h.i.+fted as he burst out, Whats all this nonsense? That ridiculous imperial decree! How could they execute you if you refuse?

Feng Yuanxi explained from the side, Thats how it is for ordinary people, but Mother is a Saint. No matter which country shes in, she will be treated with respect. The Emperor wont actually kill her, but if she defies the order, he can use it against her.

The status of the imperial family in the Holy Heaven Dynasty was much higher than in the Chengyuan Kingdom.

The Chengyuan Kingdom was, at best, considered a va.s.sal state of the Holy Heaven Dynasty.

The distinction between ruler and subject was much less p.r.o.nounced in the Chengyuan Kingdom compared to the Holy Heaven Dynasty.

Yuanxi summarized, So, its better to go than not.

Gu Xiaonan snorted coldly, his face filled with determination. If he dares to harm you, Mother, 111 flatten the palace!

Saying this, he looked up at Gu Qingluan and declared, Mother, Im going with you!

Feng Yuanxi immediately chimed in, Im going too!

The Emperor of the Chengyuan Kingdom had to show some respect to his father.

But their father wasnt present.

The Emperor of the Chengyuan Kingdom had encountered them previously and recognized them as their fathers sons. The Emperor should display a certain level of respect and avoid any rash actions.

Gu Qingluan shook her head, unwilling to let them go to the palace. Both of you stay here, Ill go by myself.

While she wasnt fearful of trouble herself, her two sons were her most cherished treasures, and she couldnt bear to see them in harms way, not even when the odds of danger were incredibly slim.

If Mother doesnt let me go, I wont let you go either! Gu Xiaonan tightly hugged her waist, acting stubborn.

Feng Yuanxi also joined in, trying to persuade her. Mother, take me with you! Ive met the Emperor of the Chengyuan Kingdom before, and he knows me. With me there, he wont dare to mistreat you.

Observing the two adorable attachments holding onto her, as if they wouldnt release her unless she complied, Gu Qingluan eventually gave in. Alright, well go together.

If they really encountered danger, she could handle it!

(T/N: Expert at the Stage of the Saint Realm will be named as Saint in future chapters..)