The next morning, the sky was just slightly bright. Zhang Zixun, the daughter of the Prime Minister, was already sitting in front of the dressing table. Because she didn't sleep for another night and meditated until dawn. Although she knew that due to the restriction placed on her by the Jade Emperor, it was impossible for his magical power to increase, but now was a critical moment, and it was better to consolidate it a little. Because she did not know when she would face a huge python spirit, she knew that she was not sure if she could win, so she had to be fully prepared. Fortunately, after two days of meditation, she had completely expelled the poison in her body and now looked much more energetic. However, every time she did this, she would get dirty and sticky. She also had to take time to bathe. This was what made Zhang Zixun depressed. Zhang Zixun, who was sitting in front of the bronze mirror, looked at herself in the mirror and sighed softly."Sigh. In the past, it was always Qing 'er who helped me comb my hair. I wonder where she went now? Even if she did something wrong and caused Xiaoju's death, as long as she sincerely admits her mistake, I can still forgive her! Qing 'Er, where are you!" Zhang Zixun fell into deep thought. Her originally elegant and refined face was filled with worry. Suddenly, a trace of demonic qi appeared in Zhang Zixun's divine sense. She raised her head abruptly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. She immediately entered a state of alert. Because she could feel that this aura was very familiar. Who else could it be other than the python spirit? She immediately got up and quickly returned to her bed. She secretly circulated her magic power, causing her face to instantly turn extremely pale. As expected, the moment she lay on the bed, a eunuch's voice came from the guard."Consort Xian has arrived!" Hearing this, Zhang Zixun knew that she did not come alone, and she felt a little relieved.
"Your Highness, Concubine Xian has come to see you personally.”
"Come in. Forgive me for not being able to welcome you.”Zhang Zixun pretended to be weak. After saying that, he did not forget to cough a few times. He himself did not know if he could fool this shrewd big python. As soon as he finished speaking, the door was opened. Consort Xian walked in with a face full of success. As there were servants present, she pretended to be friendly and concerned as she walked to Zhang Zixun's bed."Yo, Princess, why is your face still so pale? Bengong thinks it's better for you not to go home today, lest your condition worsen on the bumpy road.”As he spoke, he reached out to hold Zhang Zixun's hand. The latter looked at her in disgust, not knowing what she was up to again.
"All of you go down first. I have something to say to Consort Xian.”Zhang Zixun instructed the palace maids present. His voice was still weak. Hearing this, everyone glanced at Consort Xian but did not move. This time, Zhang Zixun was furious and shouted,"Presumptuous! Didn't you hear what I said? I told you to get out!" Everyone saw the princess was angry and was worried that if anything happened to the princess, the emperor would not be able to bear the blame. All of them looked troubled.
"Alright, all of you can leave!" Consort Xian waved her hand casually. Everyone immediately retreated as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders. In the next moment, only Zhang Zixun and Consort Xian were left in the big Yi Lan House. The atmosphere became heavy.
"Mei Ji, you're good. You've taught the people in the palace to only listen to you!”Since there was no one else around, Zhang Zixun did not have to be polite with her. She pulled her hand away from her and said angrily. At the same time, he dragged his weak body out of bed slowly. Seeing that she was so impolite, Consort Xian immediately revealed her true colors,""Haha, I'm not sure. BenGong has been in this palace for many years, of course I have my reasons for surviving.”His aura was extremely arrogant. Zhang Zixun turned around and asked with a cold and calm expression,"Tell me, you didn't come here early in the morning just to care about my health, did you? If you don't have anything to do, you'll be a thief. I understand this logic." At the same time, she poured herself a glass of water and drank it.
"Good, Princess is indeed straightforward! If that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. Today, I have a deal to discuss with you.”Consort Xian sat in front of Zhang Zixun and said.
"Deal?" Zhang Zixun looked at her in confusion. What kind of deal was there between them? Hearing this, Concubine Xian saw his confusion and smiled. She flipped her right hand and an item appeared in her hand. Consort Xian placed the item in front of Zhang Zixun.""I believe that Princess does recognize this item, right?”Zhang Zixun took a casual glance. How could she not recognize him? The moment this thing appeared, Zhang Zixun was already clear about Consort Xian's intention for coming here today. She could not help but sneer in her heart,""Humph! You're really smart!"
"This is my protective magic treasure. You can't be so kind as to want to return it to me, right?”Zhang Zixun said deliberately. Hearing this, Concubine Xian smiled,"Princess, why are you pretending to be ignorant?" The reason why I, Mei Ji, came to the imperial palace was to absorb the dragon energy so that I could ascend as soon as possible. But now that he had this treasure, what was that mere dragon energy? As long as Princess is willing to tell me how to use this treasure, I promise to leave immediately and not harm anyone! Using one item to exchange for so many people's lives, Princess, you've earned it!”
"Hehe. I'm not sure. Mei Ji, you're indeed a demon! He was actually so shrewd! But do you think I'm a fool? I told you how to use the divine artifact. When the time comes, with the help of the divine artifact, won't you be even more unscrupulous? Would we still be able to survive then? And to tell you the truth, it's better for you to return it to me. This is an ancient divine artifact, and it will choose its own master. Since it chose me, it will not listen to anyone else's orders. Even if I tell you how to use it, you won't be able to use it!”Zhang Zixun said sarcastically.
"I don't believe it! I don't believe it! Wasn't it just an item? I can't do anything to it? Let me tell you, Zhang Zixun, if you don't tell me how to use it, I'll make the entire palace restless! At that time, can a god like you, who is about to lose his magic power, defeat me?”Consort Xian stood up abruptly and roared at Zhang Zixun. His expression was ferocious and terrifying, revealing his true nature as a monster. Faced with Consort Xian's threat, Zhang Zixun appeared unusually calm.""Are you threatening me? Then we'll just wait and see who can't beat who in the end!”
"Good! Very good! Since you insist on refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit, then don't blame me for being impolite!”Concubine Xian was so angry that her face turned green. She threw the teacup in her hand and left in a huff. Zhang Zixun sighed in her heart. It seemed that this time, he had completely angered the python. Not easy to deal with! Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, when are you going to send it back?”
"Princess Shuiyue, the emperor asked me to pass a message that the carriage is ready and he wants you to return to the prime minister's residence.”As soon as Consort Xian left, Li Dequan and Eunuch Li's voice came from outside the door.
"I understand. I'll be right there." Zhang Zixun replied.
An hour later, in the soft carriage.
"Humph! The best carriage was nothing more than a carriage with thick cushions. The transportation in ancient times was really inconvenient. This carriage was shaking so badly that it would cause illness even if it wasn't sick.”Zhang Zixun pouted and complained. An hour ago, Eunuch Li had informed her that she could go home, so she had pretended to be weak and had come to the palace gates with the help of the palace maids. In the end, she had only seen a slightly better looking and larger carriage. Sigh. He was really disappointed. However, she had never thought that in ancient times, being able to sit in such a carriage was already the highest treatment of the royal family. The Emperor was still worried when she left and sent a large number of royal guards and palace maids to accompany her. The former was to ensure her safety, while the latter was responsible for taking care of her. If anything happened to Zhang Zixun along the way, he could deal with it in time. Furthermore, there was a royal doctor accompanying him. It was the highest form of enjoyment. Our Miss Zhang is still not satisfied. Zhang Zixun, who was in the carriage, started to think after complaining for a while."What is the meaning of that python? Why didn't he make a move? Could it be that he was really stumped by the purple butterfly dream and didn't realize that it was fake? It was very possible! Otherwise, she wouldn't have waited so long. The Ziwei Star was getting darker and darker. It seemed that the Emperor's life was not long.”
"Princess, princess, we've arrived.”At this moment, Zhang Zixun was pulled back to reality by the voice of a palace maid.
"Oh, are we there yet?" Zhang Zixun pulled open the curtain and saw that they had indeed arrived at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence. Thus, she got off the carriage with the help of the palace maids. At this moment, Zhang Zixun suddenly felt a little emotional."I didn't expect to stay in the palace for a few months. The last time I came back, I was in a hurry. I wonder how Father and Mother are doing? Have you recovered?" Zhang Zixun stepped forward. The eunuch beside her was about to call for the door when he was stopped by Zhang Zixun."I'll do it myself." She gently raised her hand and knocked on the door knocker twice. A familiar voice immediately came from inside,"Who is it? He's here." Then came the sound of hurried footsteps. Zhang Zixun smiled.""Xin 'er, this girl, is still so energetic. However, judging from how energetic she was, her parents must be fine.”After a while, the door creaked open. When Xin 'er saw Zhang Zixun standing in front of her, she was stunned. Then, she pinched her own face fiercely, and her fair face instantly turned red. Zhang Zixun's heart ached, but she could only smile bitterly."Silly girl, don't you know how to hurt?" In the next moment, Xin 'er had already thrown herself into Zhang Zixun's arms. Tears were already flowing down her face as she said aggrievedly,""Miss, is it really you? Was Xin 'er dreaming? Why did you take so long? No news at all? I was so worried!"
"Alright, alright. Xin 'er, don't cry. I'm back now, aren't I?”Zhang Zixun comforted Xin 'er as she caressed her back. Seeing Xin 'er like this, Zhang Zixun could not help but feel a sour feeling in her heart. Tears were about to flow out of her eyes. This made her think of Xiao Ju, who had left her, and even more so of Qing Er, who had betrayed her. A moment later, Xin 'er regained her calm. She looked at the crowd in front of the door and asked curiously,""Miss, why are there so many people here?”Zhang Zixun chuckled and scratched the tip of her nose with her finger."Your young miss is already a princess now, so there are so many people escorting her.”
"Really? Miss, you're amazing!" Xin 'er said happily.
"Alright, let's go in first. How are my parents?”Zhang Zixun asked. Hearing this, Xin 'er's face darkened.""Miss, quickly go in and take a look. Master and Furen are still very weak. That night, I don't know who barged into the residence and scared Master and Furen to this extent. Even the imperial doctor said that they could only recuperate quietly.”Xin 'er said as she brought Zhang Zixun into the residence.
"Come in, the servants will arrange for you to rest.”Zhang Zixun turned her head and said.
"Yes, Princess!" Everyone replied respectfully.
"Father, mother, Xun Er has returned. Xun Er is back to see you!" Zhang Zixun immediately let down her guard as soon as she entered the residence. At the same time, she became energetic and shouted loudly. Speaking of which, this was her home in the mortal world. If she still had to pretend here, it would really be meaningless.
"Miss, Miss, I think you're very strange! I saw that your face was still pale just now. Why are you full of energy now? Also, where's Qing 'Er who entered the palace with you? Why didn't she come back with you?”Xin 'er asked curiously.
"Shh. Keep your voice down!" Zhang Zixun immediately covered Xin 'er's mouth nervously.""Let me tell you, I pretended to be pale just now. Now that there are no outsiders here, I dare to speak loudly.”Zhang Zixun looked around and made sure that there was no one around before she carefully said.
"Why are you pretending to be sick, Miss?”Xin 'er continued to ask. This time, it was Zhang Zixun's turn to be at a loss for an answer. She could only smile awkwardly."Can I come back if I don't pretend to be sick?" Xin 'er nodded her head in disbelief. Zhang Zixun couldn't care less. He walked straight into Zhang Heng's bedroom. At this moment, Zhang Heng was still lying on the bed, his face somewhat pale. It was true. However, he did wake up. Her mother, Shen Mengyi, was waiting at the side. Her face had also become much paler. Seeing this scene, Zhang Zixun's tears fell. Although the two of them were not her biological parents, after spending a long time together, they still had feelings for each other. Moreover, he had taken her in.
"Madam, Master, look, who's back to see you?”Xin 'er happily stepped forward and said. Hearing this, the madam's body froze. She seemed to have a premonition in her heart. She slowly turned around and asked in disbelief,"Is that you? Is it really you, Xun Er?" Tears had already flowed out of her eyes.
"Mother, it's me. I'm back to see you!”Zhang Zixun rushed forward and knelt down in front of the Madam, crying as she replied. Madam finally believed that her daughter was right in front of her. He pulled her into his arms and said,"Daughter, you want to die for your mother!" Did you know? You almost didn't see us. Ever since you and your father entered the palace that day, you have never returned. I've asked your father a few times, and he always said that officials are not allowed to enter the harem, so he can't see you! How are you doing?"
"Mother, don't worry. Your daughter is doing very well and is now a princess!”Zhang Zixun said. In fact, she did not want to be a princess at all. She only said it to comfort her mother.
"Really? Did my daughter really become a princess?" Madam asked in surprise. Zhang Zixun nodded.
"That's great! That's great!" Madam could not hide the joy on her face. At this moment, Zhang Zixun suddenly stood up and walked to the bedside. She looked at the Prime Minister who was lying on the bed. However, the latter seemed to have fallen asleep again.
"Mother, how is my father?" Hearing this, Madam sighed." He's still the same. He's always groggy and unconscious." The imperial physician said that she was too frightened and could only recuperate.”Zhang Zixun scanned the area with her divine sense and found that it was not as simple as being overly frightened. Instead, it was a demonic aura that had invaded her body. She had to get rid of it as soon as possible, or the consequences would be severe.
"Mother, go rest first. I'll take care of this place. I think you haven't had a good rest for a few days, right?”He gave Xiang 'er a look and the latter immediately understood.""That's right, Madam. You haven't had a good rest for a few days. Leave this place to Miss and I to take care of. You should go and rest for a while.”
"Alright then. I hope that Master will get better when he sees you return.”Madam said. At the same time, he stood up and left. Looking at her thin back, Zhang Zixun thought to herself,""It's all my fault for being unfilial. I've implicated you. Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to Father.”After Madam left, Zhang Zixun looked around and saw that there was no one around. She immediately instructed Xin 'er,"Xin 'er, go out and guard the door. Don't let anyone in.”Although Xin 'er felt that it was strange, she did not dare to disobey when she saw the young lady's serious expression and left. Even so, Zhang Zixun was still worried, so she used her magic power to isolate the room, preventing anyone from entering. After everything was done, Zhang Zixun helped Zhang Heng up and sat cross-legged on the bed. He used his magic power to expel the demon qi in Zhang Heng's body. As soon as the immortal energy that contained powerful positive force entered Zhang Heng's body, his face instantly turned black. This black gas seemed to know that it was in danger, so it fled in all directions. However, Zhang Zixun pressed on step by step. This stalemate lasted for half an hour. Finally, when Zhang Zixun was drenched in sweat, she was forced from her arm to her palm, and a large amount of black blood was discharged. Zhang Zixun's consumption of black blood was not small. Zhang Zixun was already panting heavily as she focused her mind and returned her magic power.
"I didn't expect this demonic qi to be so powerful.”Zhang Zixun got off the bed and placed Zhang Heng down before covering him with the blanket. After resting for a while. He circulated his magic power again and used the immortal light to set up a barrier in this room. This way, he would not be afraid of any more demons harassing him.
"Xun Er, is that you?" At this moment, Zhang Heng on the bed suddenly called out weakly.
"Father, are you awake? It's me, Xun Er has returned." Zhang Zixun held Zhang Heng's old hand in surprise.
"It really is you! Aroma, you're finally back! I thought I would never see you again!" Zhang Heng said with tears streaming down his face.
"That won't happen, Father. Aren't you fine now? I already know about you. Don't worry, this will never happen again.”Zhang Zixun promised her father. That was the truth. After Zhang Zixun's barrier protection, unless it was a demon with extremely powerful magic power, it would not be able to enter this room.
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