The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 748 What Happened That Year

Lu Yichen had been gone from the Divine World for ten thousand years after all, so there was still quite a lot he had to do. He was always busy with matters of the Divine World and simply couldn’t find the time to accompany Zhong Niangyao back to Qingqiu.

Thus, one day, after telling Lu Yichen, Zhong Niangyao went back to Qingqiu all by herself.

Although Lu Yichen was somewhat unhappy, he also understood it was his fault, so he didn’t try to stop her.

Once again returning to Qingqiu, she was warmly welcomed by all her subjects.

Unlike the Divine World, although Zhong Niangyao was the ruler of Qingqiu and a respected figure in the hearts of her people, she was a very easygoing person who didn’t care about hierarchy. Although sometimes capricious, that was all within normal limits.

Surrounded by everyone, Zhong Niangyao felt almost overwhelmed by their enthusiasm. Thus, when she finally returned to her residence, only Meng Die, the maid who had served her years ago, was still there. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Originally a small white rabbit, Meng Die had transformed into human form after cultivating and was fortunate to receive guidance from Zhong Niangyao, who happened to pass by. Without that guidance, she could have ended up merely as a rabbit spirit.

She had always been utterly loyal to Zhong Niangyao. Even though so many years had passed since Zhong Niangyao left, Meng Die stubbornly stayed in Qingqiu, waiting for her return.

Having waited for ten thousand years, the excitement Meng Die felt at Zhong Niangyao’s return was imaginable.

Seeing Meng Die trying not to cry, Zhong Niangyao chuckled, reached out to stroke Meng Die’s hair, and said with a smile, "I’m back now, aren’t you happy?"

"Happy," Meng Die replied with tears, looking at Zhong Niangyao with adoration in her eyes. "Your Highness, please don’t leave anymore, okay? If you really have to leave, take me with you, okay? I can take care of you."

Meng Die had become immortal thanks to Zhong Niangyao’s enlightenment, and ever since she had attained her immortal body, she always stayed by Zhong Niangyao’s side. Nearly everything she knew had been taught to her by Zhong Niangyao. In Meng Die’s heart, Zhong Niangyao was a teacher, a sister, a maternal figure.

Back then, Zhong Niangyao had almost perished, body and soul, and it was only by Lu Yichen using a forbidden technique that a sliver of her divine soul was preserved. However, she still had to go through the cycle of rebirth until her divine soul was reassembled.

Now, ten thousand years had passed, and Zhong Niangyao had finally returned. How could Meng Die not be overjoyed?

Watching Meng Die’s tearful and pitiful attempt not to cry, Zhong Niangyao laughed lightly and reached out to stroke her hair, "Alright, I won’t leave again. Even if I go somewhere else, I will definitely take you with me."

After receiving Zhong Niangyao’s promise, Meng Die finally smiled with relief.

Zhong Niangyao looked around her dwelling; it was still the same small wooden hut as before, with everything neatly in place and not a speck of dust.

Although she was the ruler of Qingqiu, she was essentially a lazy person and didn’t demand much from her living space. Hence, her residence was just a simple wooden hut.

The immaculate condition of the hut showed how diligently Meng Die had cared for it over the millennia.

Soon, Zhong Niangyao and Meng Die sat down together.

Meng Die’s gaze was firmly fixed on Zhong Niangyao, as though afraid that if she blinked, the person before her would disappear.

Seeing Meng Die’s anxious behavior, Zhong Niangyao shook her head amusingly, "You don’t need to keep staring at me like that. I won’t vanish into thin air again."

Meng Die chuckled sheepishly and then said, "Your Highness, I didn’t mean to, I’m just a little worried."

While speaking, she used her fingers to indicate it was just a tiny bit of worry.

Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but laugh and, reaching out, tapped Meng Die’s forehead, "Don’t worry, I’ve come back now."

Since she had returned, she wouldn’t leave casually again. Moreover, she vowed to find the person who had harmed her in the past and would not let them off.

Meng Die nodded happily and then, as if suddenly remembering something, blurted out, "What about Emperor Yichen? Isn’t he coming back with you?"

"There are still matters to attend to in the Nine Heavens," Zhong Niangyao explained with a smile, "After being gone for so many years, he has a lot to deal with. I didn’t wait for him. I came back to Qingqiu on my own to stay for a few days."

Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Meng Die grew anxious again, "Your Highness, then you’ll be leaving again?"

"No," Zhong Niangyao replied gently, patting Meng Die’s hand with a smile, "I will return to the Divine World later. Don’t worry, I have already promised you. When I go back, I will definitely bring you with me."

Meng Die visibly relaxed, her smile much more at ease, "Okay, Your Highness, I will go with you then and make sure you’re well taken care of."

Zhong Niangyao nodded and then said with a smile, "Meng Die, you’ve really worked hard all these years. If not for you handling Qingqiu’s affairs, it would have been a complete mess when I came back."

"It’s what I should do."

Feeling honored by Zhong Niangyao’s recognition, Meng Die was delighted, "Your Highness, it’s my privilege to be able to help you."

Zhong Niangyao smiled and went on to say, "You really have worked hard these years. And I am sorry for what happened back then."

"Your Highness, what does that have to do with you?" Meng Die spoke up indignantly, "Who knows which wretched person did those things to have caused you such harm. If it weren’t for Emperor Yichen—"

Realizing she might have said something out of turn, Meng Die immediately covered her mouth.

Watching Meng Die’s reaction, Zhong Niangyao chuckled before continuing, "Now that we have both returned, what could we not discuss?"

"Actually, I also want to know what exactly happened back then?"

Meng Die looked up at Zhong Niangyao, her expression showing a hint of difficulty, "Your Highness, since it’s all in the past, why not let bygones be bygones? Didn’t you teach me before? We should look forward, not dwell on the past."

"I know, it’s all in the past," Zhong Niangyao laughed softly, "But as the person involved, I have the right to know, right? Tell me! What exactly happened after I almost perished, both body and soul? And what exactly did Yichen do?"

What had happened after her death, she only knew vaguely. Now she really wanted to get to the bottom of it all.

And also, what exactly had Lu Yichen done? Why did he carry so much Evil Qi?