The night was dark, and the cold moonlight shone down quietly. The Purple Moon Imperial Palace returned to silence. Most of the consorts and princes 'chambers had already turned off their lights. Only a few bustling halos were still flickering, and among them was Zhang Zixun's Yu Lan Residence. In the middle of Yi Lan, Zhang Zixun had just finished a tiring day in the palace. At this moment, she was tired and worried. She was sitting in front of the dressing table and asking Qing 'er to help her remove the cumbersome palace clothes.
"Miss, how is it? Did the Empress make things difficult for you?" Qing 'Er noticed that her young miss had been frowning ever since she returned from Ning An Palace, as if she was thinking about something important. As she removed her makeup, she asked with concern. Zhang Zixun didn't answer immediately. Her makeup was almost done, so she slowly got up and walked to the table. She poured a cup of tea and took a sip before slowly saying,"Qing Er, did you tell Xiao Ju to go down and rest?”At this moment, the Green Girl also came to her side and nodded gently."Don't worry, Miss. I've already asked her to rest. It's already late at night, so she should be asleep.”Qing 'Er answered with certainty. Hearing this, Zhang Zixun nodded. After making sure that the doors and windows were closed, she pulled Qing 'Er to the bed and sat down. Her expression immediately became solemn. "Qing `er, I'm afraid things aren't that simple."”Hearing this, Qing 'Er was shocked. She could faintly feel the seriousness of this matter."Miss, what did you find?”Zhang Zixun glanced at the Purple Butterfly Dream in her hand and sighed."Sigh. She said that she wanted me to find my destiny, but now she's inexplicably going to be a demon-slaying chivalrous lady.”She paused and continued,"As I expected, there is something wrong with Consort Xian." After I arrived at Ning An Palace tonight, the Empress seemed to have changed into a different person and insisted that I was a demon. Later on, I beat her at her own game and found out that Consort Xian was the one who went to Ning An Palace first to complain. She twisted the truth and framed me as a monster. However, I can already confirm that Consort Xian is an anomaly. However, they did not know its origin, so they did not dare to act rashly.”
"Did the Empress make things difficult for you? Why don't we leave this matter alone and leave!”Qing 'Er frowned slightly and held Zhang Zixun's hand worriedly. She did not expect that the human world was much more complicated and sinister than she had imagined, especially in the Imperial Palace. It was full of danger everywhere. Even if the young lady had magical power, she might not be able to defeat these sinister humans, let alone now that people from the Demon Realm had appeared.
"Don't worry!" Zhang Zixun smiled as she held Qing 'Er's hand and comforted her,""Who am I? I am the daughter of the Jade Emperor, the third princess of the Heavenly Court. Can this stop me? Moreover, I said before that the greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Since the heavens wanted me to encounter this matter, I couldn't just stand by and watch. Don't worry, even though the Empress is hostile towards me, it's only because she's been bewitched by a demon. I've already roughly understood the background of Consort Xian from her mouth and used the memory erasing method to erase everything that happened tonight from her mind. So, as long as she sleeps, the Empress will forget everything that happened tonight tomorrow. It's just that…" Suddenly, a hint of worry appeared on her face. She said in a deep voice,"I only erased the Empress 'memory of us being together tonight, so in the future, she will still be hostile towards me. Because she still remembers the words that Consort Xian had bewitched her, she will still think that I am a monster. But don't worry, I'll handle it carefully. After all, she's a mortal, so she won't easily attack people she thinks are demons.”
"But Miss, Qing `er is still very worried about you.”
"Don't worry. If we really encounter a big demon, I'll immediately contact Grand Supreme Elder.”Zhang Zixun looked at the purple butterfly dream in her hand. This was the only tool she had to contact Heavenly Court.
"But Miss." Qing 'Er wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zhang Zixun.""Alright, I'm sleepy. You should go to sleep too. I still have to continue investigating the matter regarding Consort Xian tomorrow!”Seeing that the young miss was insistent, Qing 'Er did not say anything more and retreated worriedly. However, the moment she stepped out of the room, her expression suddenly turned extremely cold. Qing Er, who had revealed her other side, stood outside the door for a long time without leaving. She then muttered in a cold voice,"Zhang Zixun, you're the one asking for death. Don't blame me for not reminding you! You're the one who made me unable to be a servant of the celestial heavens, so you'll have to pay the price! It was the heavens who had let me down. Why was it that when we ascended to the heavens together, you were able to be at ease and naturally sit on the throne of the princess, while I could only be a servant girl by your side? That was fine, but now you actually caused me to be demoted to a mortal and not even be a maidservant. And you, you are also in the wrong. The Jade Emperor only reduced your magic power by half. Why? This was unfair! Therefore, I must make you pay the price! Even if I have to pay with my life, I won't hesitate!”As she spoke, Qing `er seemed to have completely changed into a different person. She was no longer that innocent little girl. There was only hatred and coldness on her face. Just as she was talking to herself, a blue light suddenly flashed. It was the shadow of a blue python. After the halo flashed, the shadow gradually transformed into a human. It was Li Baoxian, who had been eating at the same table as Zhang Zixun. "How is it?" she asked slowly. What did she say?"
"Humph! Stubborn, looking for death. She insisted on fighting you, and said that she had already used the memory wipe method to brainwash the Queen and that she no longer remembered what had happened tonight. Therefore, it might not work if you want to kill someone with a borrowed knife.”Hearing this, Li Baoxian's face turned cold.""Humph! Fairy, so what if she was a fairy? You're just a useless fairy who has lost half of her magic power. If you want to fight with me, then fine, let's play and see who can win!”
"However, don't be careless. She has an ancient treasure brought down by the Heavenly Court. Zhang Zixun can use it to contact the Grand Supreme Elder, so it's not easy to deal with her.”Qing `er reminded.
"Hmph, don't worry about that. I have my ways!”Li Baoxian said casually with disdain. However, she changed the topic and looked at Qing 'Er with interest."But I'm quite curious about you. Isn't she your mistress? I'm curious why you chose to betray her and work with me. There must be an interesting story behind this.”Hearing this, Qing 'Er's face revealed an unwilling and vicious expression.""Miss? What Miss? Ever since she dragged me down to the mortal world by the Jade Emperor and I couldn't enter the immortal class again, she was already my enemy. She was my irreconcilable enemy! Their family is unfair to me, so why should I be a lowly servant girl? And she would always be a princess? I'm not convinced! That's why I decided to cooperate with you after I found out about your identity in Taiji Palace. The condition is that after I get rid of her, you have to make me become a demon. I want to fight against this unfair Heavenly Court forever!”
"Hahaha. Good! As expected, he has the potential of our Demon Realm's people. Alright, I promise you. After this is done, I will definitely teach you the Great Art of the Heavenly Demon so that you can enter the Demon Realm and have enough power to fight against the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court. When the time comes, I'll bring you back to see the Fox King. He's the king of all demons in our Demon Realm. At that time, he'll definitely teach you the most powerful demonic technique.”
"I hope so. Alright, you can go back first and wait for my news. The walls had ears here, so it was not good to stay long.”Qing `er calmly spoke. Li Baoxian nodded. Her figure instantly turned into a blue light and disappeared from where she was. She should have returned to her Bright Flower Palace. Watching Li Baoxian's departing figure, Qing 'Er narrowed her eyes and a terrifying expression appeared at the corner of her eyes. She said coldly,""Young miss, don't blame Qing Er for being ruthless. You owe me this.”
The night was silent. When the morning light shone on the earth again, it indicated that a new day had begun. In the middle of the billows. Sunlight shone through the grilles on the comfortable bed. At this moment, the person on the bed was dazzled by the morning light. She opened her eyes unwillingly and sat up lazily. She stretched and muttered,"Qing `er, Qing` er, Qing `er. Where did this girl go?" Who else could it be but our Miss Zhang? She looked sleepy and had dark circles under her eyes. It was obvious that she did not sleep well last night. But now, she had gradually gotten used to this ancient life. This was a reality that she had to face.
"Qing `er, Qing` er." Zhang Zixun called out twice more, but no one responded. This angered our young miss. She quickly got off the bed and put on her pajamas. With her hands on her hips, she used her lion's roar skill and shouted,"Qing. Son!" At this moment, a girl dressed as a palace maid quickly stumbled to her and said breathlessly,"Small. Miss. You are looking for Sister Qing `er. What's the matter? What? She went to the imperial kitchen. To give it to you. Food. I went." The person who came was Xiao Ju. She still remembered that Qing 'Er had reminded her before she left that she had to be careful that the young miss would wake up at any time. At that time, she had to help the young miss wash up and dress up. Who knew that she would not wake up after waiting for a long time? She just had to wake up when she went to the toilet. She even let out a thunderous cry, scaring Xiao Ju so much that she quickly ran over. Because Zhang Zixun usually did not like to be surrounded by many people, even though she was a princess now, she only kept Xiao Ju and Qing 'Er by her side. Therefore, no one else heard her shout. Hearing Xiao Ju's words, Zhang Zixun felt a little awkward. Why did she learn to be served now?
"Hehe. I'm not sure. Xiao Ju, I'm sorry, I didn't know.”Zhang Zixun said apologetically. Hearing this, Xiao Ju became anxious and hurriedly said,""No, no, no, Miss, it's Xiao Ju's fault. Xiao Ju will wash up for Miss now." Before Zhang Zixun could react, he had already pulled her to the dressing table and started dressing up. Zhang Zixun shook her head helplessly.”
"Oh right, can Qing 'er already find the location of the imperial kitchen? You won't get lost later, right?" Zhang Zixun was puzzled. The two of them entered the palace together and were not familiar with this place at all, so they were worried. Xiao Ju shook her head." Initially, Xiao Ju said to let Xiao Ju go, but Sister Qing 'er said that she would personally prepare breakfast for Young Lady, so I roughly told her the location of the imperial kitchen." Sister Qing 'er was smart and understood after explaining it once, so she shouldn't get lost.”
"Mm, I hope so." Zhang Zixun nodded. In just a short while, Zhang Zixun looked exceptionally charming under Xiao Ju's skillful dressing. Today, she had specially asked Xiao Ju to choose a simple palace dress, a white dress. The headdress was also the simplest, a jade hairpin. This way, Zhang Zixun felt much more relaxed. However, it was precisely because of this that she had a natural charm.
Knock, knock, knock. At this moment, someone knocked on the door. Zhang Zixun laughed lightly." It should be Qing 'er. She's not lost." Xiao Ju, go open the door." Xiao Ju nodded.
"Creak!" The door opened."Sister Qing Er, you're already here?"”Halfway through her sentence, she hurriedly swallowed back her words. Xiao Ju hurriedly bowed and saluted,"This servant greets the Second Prince!"
"Xiao Ju, what's wrong? Is it Qing `er?" Seeing that there was no movement outside, Zhang Zixun asked curiously.
"I wonder who was the one who shouted like a pig being slaughtered and disturbed this prince's good dream? So it was our Shuiyue Princess! Why don't you pay attention to your manners!" A handsome Second Prince, Zhao Zecheng, walked in with a hint of mockery and evilness on his face. When Zhang Zixun saw that it was him, she asked in surprise,"Why is it you again? What are you doing here?" She didn't give him any face and said angrily. She really did not want to have anything to do with this Second Prince. However, Zhao Zecheng did not mind her rudeness at all. His eyes kept wandering around her body. After a moment, he praised and teased,"She's different now that she's a princess. Look, she's even prettier after not seeing her for a day! Isn't that right, Sister Shuiyue?"
"You." Faced with his teasing words and his unbridled gaze, Zhang Zixun could not help but think of the night when they met in front of him. Her face turned red. However, he only regained his senses in an instant. He glared at Zhao Zecheng and said rudely,"What else do you want? Did you come here early in the morning just to tease me?”Hearing this, Zhao Zecheng gave Xiao Ju a look. The latter understood and retreated, closing the door at the same time.
"Hey, Xiaoju, what are you doing? Where are you going?" Seeing Xiao Ju's actions, Zhang Zixun immediately became anxious and hurriedly called out. But the former had already left. Zhao Zecheng saw that she was anxious, but he was not. He slowly sat down at the table, poured a cup of tea, and drank it by himself. Zhang Zixun was extremely depressed. Why did she meet this god of plague so early in the morning? Since things had already come to this, she might as well face it directly. She did not believe that she could do anything to her! Zhang Zixun angrily sat in front of Zhao Zecheng. She slammed the table and said loudly,"Hey, what exactly do you want?" Hearing this, Zhao Zecheng put down his teacup. His face was still smiling evilly."Don't be agitated! Pay attention to your manners." Suddenly, he stood up and pressed his body against Zhang Zixun. The latter did not have time to react and her body froze there. At this moment, the two of them were so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing. "You seem to owe me a thank you?" Zhao Zecheng said seductively. Sister Shuiyue." Zhang Zixun snapped back to her senses and pulled some distance away from him. However, she could still feel her heart beating faster. After calming herself down, Zhang Zixun suddenly had an idea and decided to change the topic. So she sat down again, and her expression became serious. She said in a deep voice," And Royal Brother, I know that you helped me out last time. I should thank you. But now, I still have one more thing that I need your help with. After it's done, I'll definitely thank you heavily!"”Hearing this, Zhao Zecheng's eyes immediately lit up.""Oh? Why would Princess Shuiyue need my help? What an honor!"
"Second Imperial Brother, don't mess around. I'm talking about serious matters.”Zhao Zecheng saw that she was serious and did not seem to be joking, so he stopped fooling around and said seriously,"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"It's like this. I want to know about Consort Xian's background. How much do you know?”"Why are you suddenly interested in Consort Xian?" Zhao Zecheng asked curiously. Haven't you always been against Li Ruonan?”
"What do you mean I can't get along with her? She's the one who can't get along with me, okay!”Zhang Zixun said subconsciously.
"What are you talking about? I'm talking to you about Consort Xian, don't stray off topic!”
"Alright, go ahead." Zhao Zecheng stopped fooling around.
"I want to know how Consort Xian entered the palace and what is her relationship with Li Hun? It's best if you can be more detailed." Zhang Zixun said seriously.
"Consort Xian." Zhao Zecheng seemed to be lost in his memories. After a moment, he said calmly,"When Consort Xian entered the Palace, I was only seven or eight years old. At that time, I had no friends in the Palace and liked to play with the eunuchs.”Hearing this, Zhang Zixun couldn't help but laugh. She didn't expect a prince to have no friends and be reduced to playing with eunuchs.
"Don't laugh, okay? I'm talking about serious matters.”Zhao Zecheng shouted.
"Alright, I won't laugh anymore." Zhang Zixun tried her best to hold it in, but her face still turned red. Zhao Zecheng continued," At that time, Consort Xian entered the palace as Li Hun's younger sister. However, I heard from the eunuchs that Consort Xian was picked up by Li Hun by accident. At that time, I also found it strange. Looking at Consort Xian, she could be Li Hun's daughter, so how could she be his younger sister?”
"Then how did Li Hun become an official?”Zhang Zixun asked, grasping the feeling in her heart.
"This, I think it's to participate in the imperial examination. However, Li Hun didn't have any parents. He passed the imperial examination and married his father's sister, Princess Bingyue. Then, he presented Consort Xian, which was how he got his current status.”Zhang Zixun fell into deep thought.
"Zixun, Zixun." Zhao Zecheng called out twice, and Zhang Zixun came back to her senses."Oh, thank you. I understand. Go back first. I'll definitely thank you another day.”As he spoke, he forcefully pushed Zhao Zecheng out of the room. The latter left in confusion. But they didn't expect that their conversation would be overheard by Qing 'er, who had come back from the imperial kitchen and hid to eavesdrop when she heard the noise. After Zhao Zecheng left, Qing Er walked out from behind the shade of the tree. Her eyes were cold and her expression was indifferent.
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