Kneel to Me [MTL]

Chapter 166-173

Chapter 166

After each episode of her trial, the virtual world doesn't halt there; it continues progressing until the next episode commences, and the world restructures...

So, in her previous life, in this life, even when she vanished, and dismissed each episode's conclusion as trivial, was Jiang Baiqi still there, tirelessly and continuously searching for her?

Song Juyao trembled slightly, taking several deep breaths. What emotions had Jiang Baiqi experienced during that time? She didn't dare to contemplate it; doing so felt as though a knife were piercing her heart.

She longed to see him, wished to embrace him, to assure him she'd never vanish suddenly again. She wanted to convey her intentions of treating him well in the future, devoid of ulterior motives, and to genuinely love him. She desired to be with him ceaselessly, to remain together forever.

However, the moment hadn't arrived; they'd have to wait until nightfall, when darkness could offer them some shelter.

"Phase two, what transpired inside after I exited?" Song Juyao inquired of Feng Linxia.

Feng Linxia responded, "He exposed the truth of the world, triggering momentary panic. Yet that panic subsided quickly, believe it or not, and things eventually reverted to the original trajectory. You disappeared, and he continued searching for you. When I emerged, he was still searching..."

...

Crows cawed from atop telegraph poles, and the full moon, tinged with a hint of red, hung against the dark blue sky.

The door to Feng's residence swung open, and Feng Linxia guided Song Juyao outside. Clad in the white dress bestowed upon her by Wen Kaiyuan, she appeared delicate and fragile—like a white rose in the moonlight, pure and fragile. Feng Linxia said something to her, and she nodded, following him into the car.

"Depart."

"Proceed."

As Feng Linxia's car pulled away, his gaze remained fixed.

Ten minutes later, a teenager exited the house, entered the garage, selected a self-driving sports car, and left Feng's residence.

The destination was inputted at the start; once activated, it could proceed autonomously to the intended location.

She raised her hand, removing the hat from her head, allowing her black hair to cascade down her shoulders. Gazing out the window, Song Juyao beheld the bustling night view of the imperial capital, renowned across other nations. From this elevated vantage point, the spectacle was dazzling—akin to a sacred reservoir of gold and gemstones.

Within the car, her heart raced, a fusion of tension, apprehension, and intense anticipation slowing the passage of time.

...

Royal palace.

"They've departed."

"Utilize them as the circle's center to ascertain whether a heart resides within several miles. We must retrieve it first!"

"The orders have been issued."

Even if Song Juyao encountered Jiang Baiqi, it didn't preclude them from reclaiming the heart. Originally, it belonged to His Majesty, so what was amiss in retrieving it? However, they didn't wish to provoke Song Juyao; they didn't want her to perceive Jiang Baiqi and the king as entirely distinct individuals, exacerbating the misunderstanding between her and the king. This matter ought to be handled out of her view.

"His Majesty the King allowed them to subsist on this land, and this is how they repay him!" The cabinet elders fumed.

"Your Majesty and the Queen are destined individuals—a natural pair. It's beneficial for Your Majesty and for our nation. I genuinely can't fathom the motives of those individuals! So thoughtless and self-centered!"