When Qi Yun and his companions entered the city, Qi Yun also saw the heart Gu that the Miao people mentioned.
This heart insect looks like an ordinary cricket, with two antennae on its head that constantly shake towards the crowd, and then transmits the information to the breeder through the blood link.
There was no conflict during the entry into the city. The Miao people at the gate were relatively young and did not recognize the former Zhao Linger. Moreover, girls change a lot when they grow up, and Zhao Linger's appearance has changed a lot now.
If there is one thing they have in common, it's that they are all very beautiful.
After entering the city, Zhao Linger kept looking at the surrounding buildings. When she saw familiar buildings, her expression would become very happy. If she hadn't seen them for a long time, she would become a little depressed.
"Ling'er, do you know where Elder Shi's mansion is?" Li Xiaoyao bent down, held Zhao Ling'er's hand and asked softly.
"I don't know, but I know where the palace is, and maybe I can see Elder Shi there." Zhao Linger said, pointing to the buildings in the sky.
There were not many soldiers on the road to the palace, and there were not even any special guards.
This shows how little control the Witch King has over his army.
"Brother Xiaoyao, this is where Ling'er used to play when she was a child. After so many years, nothing has changed." Zhao Ling'er jogged on the stone road, reminiscing about the past.
Qi Yun looked at the slightly worn bricks on the ground and murmured in his heart. It was not clear what Elder Shi thought of Baiyue, but Baiyue did not take this Witch King seriously.
Look, these bricks are old and cracked, and no one comes to replace or repair them.
Zhao Linger chirped like a little lark, telling Li Xiaoyao about the happy things in her childhood all the way.
Li Xiaoyao followed her slowly with a smile on his face. It was the first time he heard these things. The separation in the dream was so hasty, so hasty.
"Oh, I saw Elder Shi!" Zhao Linger said, pointing at an old man at the gate of the palace.
The old man had a sharp face, a black eye patch on his right eye, graying temples, and a carefully trimmed white beard that proved his age and reflected his stubborn temperament.
"Your Highness, Princess, it's been a long time since we last met." Elder Shi said to Zhao Linger with a slight bow.
Not sure if it was an illusion, but when Elder Shi saw Zhao Linger for the first time, Qi Yun saw a hint of guilt in his eyes.
"Yes, the last time I saw you, you didn't have so many white hairs. You must have been too busy these years." Zhao Linger sighed, "By the way, Elder Shi, how is my father now?"
"The Witch King is in good health and has no hidden illness. Princess, don't worry." When Elder Shi spoke to Zhao Linger, he still adhered to the etiquette that had not changed for decades.
"Can I go see him now?"
Zhao Linger was looking forward to meeting the Witch King. When she was very young, she followed her grandmother and left Nanzhao. After so many years, she could not remember the Witch King's appearance very clearly.
Elder Shi shook his head.
"Did Baiyue put father under house arrest?"
"Not really. In fact, the Witch King is not in the palace now. At this time of year, he should be hunting with his guards. It may take some time for him to come back." Elder Shi explained.
"Hunting? For fun?" The image of the wise and mighty monarch in Zhao Linger's mind instantly exploded and was completely shattered.
"Yes, I should have followed you, but there are some things going on at the academy, so I can't get away." Elder Shi continued.
"College? Have you also joined Baiyue's College?" Zhao Linger asked.
"No!" Elder Shi shook his head firmly, "It's Nanzhao's college! It's Miaojiang's college!"
"I also thought that the construction of the academy should be promoted by the Wizard King, but the current Wizard King...sigh...it's hard to describe."
Now, Qi Yun knew where the trace of guilt he saw came from.
Under the influence of Baiyue, Elder Shi has gradually turned from a staunch supporter of the Witch King to a supporter of the country and the people.
Maybe he is still loyal, but what is certain is that he will not help in some aspects.
"Your Highness, you suddenly returned to your country. Is there any urgent matter?" Elder Shi's question was very strange. How could a princess have such urgent matters when returning to her own country
"Elder Shi, weren't you the one who sent people to look for Ling'er?" Li Xiaoyao asked.
Could it be that those Miao people were lying from the beginning to the end
After thinking for a while, Elder Shi suddenly realized, "More than three years ago, I did send some people who did not pass the Heart Gu test at that time to look for the princess. I thought they had an accident on the way, but I didn't expect it took them three years to complete the journey. May I ask where they are?"
"I'm not sure. We separated at the village ahead. I think we went home." Qi Yun continued.
If they don't speak up, Elder Shi will think that this is a combination of two normal people and one mute.
"I see... Actually, when we sent people to look for Her Royal Highness the Princess, we hoped that She Royal Highness the Princess could come back as soon as possible so that she could take over the government in place of the Witch King. Unfortunately, it's too late now, and the Moon Worship movement has already been established." Elder Shi sighed as he spoke.
"Elder Shi, where is the Moon Worshiper now? We want to see him first." Qi Yun said.
Elder Shi looked at Zhao Linger, and after Zhao Linger nodded, he took the lead and led a few people to a house.
"Your Highness the Princess, please wait here for a while. Baiyue should be in class now. I will bring him over after class." Elder Shi explained.
"Okay, thank you for your help, Elder." Zhao Linger said.
"Your Highness, you are too polite. I will withdraw first." Elder Shi bowed and walked out of the room.
Looking back at the three people talking in the room, Elder Shi sighed.
In fact, he lied to Zhao Linger.
The Miao people went to look for Zhao Linger not because they hoped she would come to the Witch King to do things for them, but because, in the eyes of Elder Shi at the time, the country was about to perish! The Witch King had no ambitions, so only by looking for Zhao Linger could the situation be saved.
When Elder Shi sent people out to find a way out of the impasse, Baiyue did not stop him at all and even provided some convenience.
Although he didn't understand, after releasing the troops, Elder Shi resolutely sacrificed himself and entered the Gu Insect Research Institute, hoping to consolidate the foundation of his rule by himself and wait for Zhao Linger's return.
What a pity, not only was the foundation not stable, but even Elder Shi himself was sacrificed.
After spending three years in the academy, Elder Shi had to admit that Baiyue was indeed good at cultivating poisonous insects, safeguarding people's rights, and developing national strength and economy.
He is a man who is good for the country.
Now that Zhao Linger has returned, Elder Shi feels even more conflicted. He keeps wondering which side he should stand on if Zhao Linger comes into conflict with Baiyue.
Just as Elder Shi was thinking, the chirping of insects signaling the end of get out of class began to sound.
Hearing the sound, Elder Shi hammered his palm as if he had made a decision.
He took a few steps forward into the classroom and bowed.
"Dean, someone is looking for you in the living room."
Baiyue was very satisfied when he heard Elder Shi's newly changed name, and reached out to help Elder Shi up.
"Teacher Shi, there's no need to be so polite. Let's go together. I will know my limits."