The sky was still dark, and the Imperial Palace was still quiet. However, the current calm seemed a little strange. It was more like the silence before the storm. There was a quiet courtyard in the palace called the Yilan Residence. This was the place where the Prime Minister's daughter, Zhang Zixun, lived. Of course, this was also with the Emperor's special permission. Because the former was now Princess Shuiyue of Ziyue Kingdom, she was qualified to live here. However, Zhang Zixun was not a vain person. She had another reason for staying here for a long time. Suddenly, a faint purple light appeared in the center of the waves. Because it was late at night, even if it was just a little, it could be seen quite clearly. It turned out that Zhang Zixun, who was sitting cross-legged and adjusting her breathing, had entered a deep state of cultivation, so a protective aura shield had formed on her body. This was the most basic defensive spell of an immortal. It did not require any special incantation. As long as one fell into a state of cultivation or encountered danger that could turn them into ashes, it would automatically appear. Purple immortal energy surged out of Zhang Zixun's face, and the meridians in her body became especially transparent at this moment. It was almost visible to the naked eye that the meridians that were damaged from the battle with the dark blue python were rapidly recovering. It was also the most vulnerable time when one was unconscious during cultivation. Although he had the protection of the immortal light, it was still extremely dangerous if he encountered an opponent stronger than him. So now, he could only hope that she would end it soon. There was no concept of time in cultivation. Zhang Zixun entered this state for several hours in the blink of an eye. The faint light of dawn gradually appeared in the horizon. At a certain moment, Zhang Zixun's eyes moved slightly. Immediately, her hands formed a strange seal. Soon after, the immortal light gradually dimmed before it was completely absorbed into her body. Zhang Zixun's eyes widened, and a purple light flashed in her eyes. Now, it seemed that she had completely recovered and seemed to be more elegant than before. Zhang Zixun took a deep breath before exhaling the foul air in her body. Lowering his head to take a look, he couldn't help but smile bitterly."Although the poison of the Goose Falling Sand has been completely expelled, it still made me sticky all over. It's really uncomfortable!”She looked out of the window and saw that it was already dawn. She gently got off the bed and prepared to take a shower before going to Xiao Ju's grave to take a look and then go home. She had a premonition that Consort Xian would take action in the next few days. She had to ensure that her parents were safe. After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Zhang Zixun finally cleaned herself up. She took a shower and changed out of her dirty clothes. Now, Zhang Zixun, who was standing in front of the mirror, had completely returned to her previous self. It was fresh and refined, and did not attract dust. Her red lips, jade-like eyebrows, and jade-like fingers, coupled with her small face that was almost as soft as a cooked egg, added a little elegance to her. She was dressed in a plain-colored palace dress. There were no special decorations, making her look so pure and beautiful. But looking at herself in the mirror, Zhang Zixun couldn't help but pout."Sigh. It was a pity that such a beauty was not his real body. It was ultimately someone else's.”Thinking of this, she couldn't help but think of her previous life's body that was crushed by the whirlwind in the space-time tunnel when she first arrived at the Heavenly Court. She couldn't help but sigh. Zhang Zixun threw away these irrelevant thoughts and looked out the window. The sky was already bright, but the emperor should still be in the morning court. She would not disturb him and go back directly! Just as Zhang Zixun's hand touched the door handle, her heart skipped a beat and her expression changed. Because she felt a very strong and familiar demonic aura coming towards her. The source of the demonic aura undoubtedly belonged to Consort Xian. She did not expect that in just a few dozen days, her cultivation had improved again. Zhang Zixun thought to herself,'I can't let her know that I'm completely fine now. Otherwise, once she becomes wary, it won't be so easy to deal with her.' Moreover, he did not know his parents 'current situation. If he was forced into a corner, not only would he and his parents be harmed, but even the Emperor might be harmed. Monsters didn't care about favors when doing things.”After making up her mind, Zhang Zixun immediately used her mana to change her expression and immediately returned to her sickly state. He quickly lay down on the bed and pretended to be weak. However, she was very good at pretending. This was thanks to the fact that she had watched many television dramas in her previous life. Just when Zhang Zixun was ready, she sensed with her divine sense that Consort Xian had already arrived at the door. Sure enough, she heard a eunuch's sharp voice the next moment.""The Emperor and Concubine Xian have arrived!" This voice belonged to Eunuch Li Dequan. Did she come with the Emperor? What the hell was he planning? Zhang Zixun guessed. However, she could rest assured that since the emperor was with her, she would not dare to reveal her fox tail so quickly. As long as the emperor was not dead, the dragon qi on her body would not dissipate. In this way, she still had value. Zhang Zixun dragged her " weak " body out of bed with difficulty. She opened the door and saw that the Emperor, Consort Xian, and the palace maids and eunuchs were already standing in front of the door.
"Shuiyue greets the Emperor and Consort Xian!”Zhang Zixun bent down and bowed. However, at this moment, her body suddenly felt weak and she was about to fall. When the Emperor saw this, he immediately went forward to support her."Shuiyue is sick, there's no need to be so polite. I only came to see you today. I learned that you were sick a few days ago, but I couldn't find the time to see you. You won't blame me, right?”The Emperor held her in his arms and asked tenderly.
"Shuiyue deserves to die! I actually made the emperor worry for me. I'm really sorry! Your Majesty, please rest assured. I'm already fine. I'm just a little weak now. I'll be fine after resting for a few days.”Zhang Zixun pretended to be weak and said half-dead. The corner of his eyes never left Consort Xian. Although she had a worried expression on her face, she could not hide her sinister and smug smile. At this moment, she walked up to Zhang Zixun and said with fake concern,"Little Zixun, you are now the emperor's adopted daughter, which is also bengong's daughter. You must take care! If something happens to you, the emperor will be very sad and bengong will feel uneasy.”Zhang Zixun felt disgusted when she saw her pitiful and hypocritical look, but she still said gratefully,"Thank you for your concern, Empress. Shuiyue will be fine after resting for a few days.”A ruthless look flashed across Consort Xian's eyes as she continued,""I hope so!" It was a double meaning, but only the two of them knew. Zhang Zixun didn't mind. She was just glad that she didn't notice anything amiss. At this moment, the Emperor spoke,"Alright, Shui Yue's body is still very weak. The wind is strong outside. Let's go in first."”As he spoke, the Emperor supported Zhang Zixun, who was only in her pajamas, and walked inside. Just as she took her first step, Zhang Zixun had a plan."Even if she's not doing well now, it's good to anger her to death!”He glanced at Consort Xian without a trace and fell into the Emperor's arms.
"Shuiyue, what happened to you?" Seeing this, the emperor immediately asked nervously.
"I'm sorry father, Shui Yue really feels weak and can't walk anymore.”As he spoke, he glanced at Concubine Xian again and found that she was furious. She was glaring at him but she didn't dare to flare up. Zhang Zixun secretly laughed. The Emperor looked into the room and immediately said angrily,"What happened? Why was there not a single palace maid in the princess's room? How do you do things?"
"Replying to the emperor, it was the princess who ordered that other than her personal servant girl and Xiao Ju, no one else was allowed to serve here.”Seeing that the Emperor was slightly angry, Li Dequan immediately knelt in front of the former and explained.
"Imperial Father, don't blame Eunuch Gong. I was the one who ordered it. However, now that Xiaoju has left me, I'm sick in bed, and Qing 'er is nowhere to be found.”As she spoke, Zhang Zixun pretended to be pitiful again as tears fell. Seeing this, the Emperor felt even more pity in his heart. He simply ignored everyone present and carried Zhang Zixun in his arms and walked in. Consort Xian stomped her feet in anger.
"Imperial Father, this isn't very good. You're the ruler of a country, this isn't proper!”Zhang Zixun said. Hearing this, the Emperor glared at her." There's nothing inappropriate about it. Just based on the fact that you call me father, there's nothing wrong with what I'm doing." What was wrong with a father carrying his daughter?”Zhang Zixun did not say anything else. She suddenly felt that this person seemed to have something extraordinary about him. However, the Ziwei Star was getting darker and darker, indicating that he did not have long to live. He sighed to himself. Just as Zhang Zixun was thinking about this, the Emperor had already placed her on the bed. He tucked the blanket in and sat beside her."I'm here today to tell you good news. Your father, Premier Zhang, has woken up, but I'll let him rest at home for a while.”Hearing this, Zhang Zixun was delighted.""Imperial Father, is what you said true? Is my father really awake? Is my mother alright?"
"Yes, Madam is fine.”The Emperor said with certainty.
"That's great. I'm relieved now! However, Imperial Father, have you found out who assassinated my father? As far as I know, my father is usually modest and never makes enemies with others.”Zhang Zixun said loudly on purpose. At this moment, Consort Xian walked in. Her expression was calm as she said,""Zixun, I'm afraid you're worrying too much. My Purple Moon is a great country. How can there be any evil? Perhaps some bandit coveted the Prime Minister's family's property, so he had evil thoughts?”The Emperor nodded slightly at her words, but Zhang Zixun scoffed. Money? The entire Ziyue Kingdom knew that the Prime Minister was an incorruptible official and had no money in his life. She actually said such a ridiculous explanation. It seemed that she was still a little flustered.”
"Maybe!" Zhang Zixun said calmly. Then, he thought of something and asked,"Imperial Father, the palace maid Xiao Ju in my room died for no reason. Have you found out the reason?”Hearing this, Consort Xian's heart skipped a beat. Humph! The good show is yet to come. Just you wait!”
"Sigh. Such things were very common in the palace in the past, but they had gradually disappeared over the years. How could such a thing happen again?”The Emperor sighed, his expression somewhat gloomy.
"Alright, emperor, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. The coroner had already found out that she had hanged herself. Perhaps she had taken it too hard.”Consort Xian held the Emperor's hand and comforted him.
"You're the one who did this. You're still pretending here. How disgusting!”When Zhang Zixun saw this, she turned her face to the side and stopped talking.
"Yao Hong, since Princess Shuiyue doesn't have any palace maids around her now, you can serve her at the Billow House from today onwards! If the princess is even a little dissatisfied, be careful of BenGong's merciless beating!”After comforting the Emperor, Consort Xian suddenly instructed her personal servant girl. The palace maid called Yao Hong immediately bowed and said respectfully,"Yes, Empress. This servant will definitely serve the princess well!”Zhang Zixun could clearly see the sinister look in their eyes. He sneered in his heart, Hmph! He stole my little chrysanthemum and even stole my defensive magic treasure, the ancient divine treasure, the purple butterfly dream. Now, he even wants to plant a spy by my side. What did he mean? See me? So that he can know my every move at all times? It's not that easy!" Zhang Zixun looked at the seemingly harmless Concubine Xian and met her eyes. Anyone could see the coldness and ill intentions in her eyes. Seeing this, Zhang Zixun also refused to back down and glared back. This was a war between women, more terrifying than real swords and guns! In less than a minute, Zhang Zixun suddenly heard Consort Xian say coldly and viciously,""Humph! You want to ruin my plan? Look at you now. Do you think that's still possible? Let me tell you, I already know the secret of the Primordial Divine Artifact in your hand, and I've already obtained it. Without your protective magical treasure, you, the princess of the Heavenly Court, are nothing in my eyes! Now, I can give you a chance. As long as you let go now, I can pretend that nothing has happened. You can continue to be your princess, and I, after I suck all the dragon energy from this useless emperor, I will leave on my own. As long as you don't meddle in my business, we can mind our own business. If you still don't know what's good for you, I can't guarantee that Zhang Heng will be so lucky to wake up next time. And that idiotic servant girl of yours, Qing 'er, was actually so foolish as to believe that I would help her cultivate the demonic technique! Did you know? He has always hated you. He hated you for making her unable to be a fairy anymore. I hate you for being unfair to her. She never treated you sincerely from the beginning. How was it? Your heart hurts, right? How did it feel to be betrayed by the people around you? Hahaha." Zhang Zixun frowned. Why was she able to hear it while the others did not react at all? Could it be that this monster's cultivation had increased again these days? Now, he could already use telepathy like her? Thinking of this, Zhang Zixun was stunned. It seemed like he was getting harder to deal with! However, she did not panic and said without any threat,"Are you threatening me? Alright, let's see who has the last laugh! You want to send someone to spy on me? He was too naive! As for Qing 'er, I believe that she was just possessed for a moment. You don't have to worry about the matter between me and her. You should take your own servant girl. I can't afford it!”
"You." Zhang Zixun's indifference was beyond Consort Xian's expectations. She did not expect this girl to be so confident even after losing her most important protective divine weapon. Who was she relying on? Could it be him? The image of the silver-haired man appeared in Consort Xian's mind and her body trembled. Zhang Zixun was confused.
"What are you two doing? Staring at each other? Shuiyue, what do you mean? Are you willing to let Yao Hong serve you?”Seeing that the two of them had not spoken, the emperor asked curiously. Zhang Zixun suddenly smiled gently.""Thank you for your concern, Consort Xian, but I appreciate your kindness. I believe that Qing 'er will be back soon, so Yao Hong should stay by your side.”This time, Concubine Xian almost gnashed her teeth in hatred. Did she really trust that girl? However, he still put on a fake smile and said,"Since that's the case, then bengong won't force it. Princess, just you wait!”The Emperor smiled when he saw this." Alright, since Shuiyue insists, I won't force her. I'll leave then. You can rest well."”The Emperor was about to leave.
"Wait, Imperial Father!" At this moment, Zhang Zixun suddenly shouted.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else?”
"Although Shui Yue is weak now, she really misses my father, so I beg my father to allow Shui Yue to go home to visit my father.”
"This is…Can your body take it?" The Emperor was somewhat troubled.
"Emperor, since the princess wants to be close to her, then please allow it. "Anyway, it's not far. Send a team of people to escort it and use the most comfortable carriage. ChenQie thinks it should be fine." Consort Xian suggested, not knowing what she was thinking. The Emperor frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before finally agreeing,"Since that's the case, we'll set off tomorrow morning. I'll send the royal guards to escort us.”
"Thank you, Imperial Father!" The Emperor nodded and turned to leave. When Zhang Zixun raised her head, she met Consort Xian's half-smiling expression. It was as if she was issuing a challenge. Since peace could not be resolved, then war was the only option. This was a war between good and evil. Zhang Zixun returned the same provocative look. She, Zhang Zixun, had never been afraid of anyone in her previous life! What was there to be afraid of a mere demon! However, she did not know that it was not just a demon. The most unexpected person lurking in the palace was the most dangerous demon! After everyone left, Zhang Zixun finally heaved a sigh of relief. It was really not easy to pretend to be sick!
"Father has already woken up. I can finally rest assured for the time being! He had to think of a way to add a layer of protective immortal light in the residence when he returned tomorrow, just in case. Why didn't I think of it before?" However, she started to worry again."I don't have the purple Dream Butterfly with me now. Even though the one in Consort Xian's hand is fake, without the protection of a divine artifact, I'm still not very confident. Unless his magic power was fully recovered. Sigh. That's impossible. I'm still being punished. I wonder when the Grand Supreme old man will return the real one to me? Looking at Consort Xian's appearance today, she seems to have become stronger. What should I do?”Zhang Zixun looked up at the sky and sighed.
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