Xianfu Palace.

Concubine Duan Xu Qingluan.

At this time, Xu Qingluan was already over thirty years old.

But time has not changed her at all. Her figure is still as straight and her eyes are still as sharp.

Her originally heroic temperament now became more calm, like a sword that had been sealed for many years.

The aura she exudes is also extremely restrained and profound.

Over the past ten years, she has been obsessed with martial arts, and even paid less attention to Zheng Yi.

Especially after the second prince Zheng Chengwu and his father Xu Qingluan returned to the capital, His Majesty stayed in Xianfu Palace less and less frequently.

This provided Xu Qingluan with a stable environment to practice martial arts.

More than ten years of hard training, coupled with the help of Xu Mujun and the large amount of spiritual herbs and medicines accumulated in the palace.

It actually made Xu Qingluan, with his martial arts skills, enter the spiritual realm!
It is only one step away from the realm of Martial God.

pity.

To reach the realm of Martial God, one needs to comprehend one's own martial arts will.

Use this as fuel to burn your own energy, blood and spirit, and then reach the realm of martial arts godhood!

Now she lives in the deep palace, holding the title of concubine, and one of the four concubines.

Practicing martial arts is already extremely difficult, so how can one comprehend one's own martial arts will?

Although her martial arts skills had progressed extremely rapidly over the past few years, she had no idea how to reach the Martial God realm.

For this reason, I had to lie dormant for several years.

That night, after she coaxed Zheng Yuxuan to sleep, she called the second prince Zheng Chengwu.

Zheng Chengwu is now only seven years old, not yet eight years old.

But he has grown to about 1.5 meters tall, with a very sturdy build, like an adult, almost a head taller than ordinary children of the same age.

He has bright eyes and a dignified temperament. Because he often practices martial arts outside, his skin has a healthy wheat color.

His hands were slender and powerful, showing a slightly reddish state, and he obviously possessed a good external skill.
He was wearing a dark robe and a belt made of a soft sword tied around his waist.

The whole person stood there like a human-shaped ferocious beast.

"Wu'er."

"The child has met his mother and concubine!"

"Your father wants to choose a crown prince. What do you think?"

Concubine Duan looked at her son, a smile appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Don't worry, speak boldly, there are no outsiders in Xianfu Palace anymore."

"If you also want to be the crown prince, mother will find a way to help you."

After living in the deep palace for so many years, Xu Qingluan has already realized one thing.

Your Majesty...is not her only choice.

It’s not that she doesn’t love Your Majesty.

She once had a profound past with His Majesty.

But with the lonely life over the past decade, the unforgettable past in my heart can only be suppressed in my heart.

But it's okay.

She has a daughter and a son.

She also has to plan for her future.

She could rely on her daughter and son instead of waiting for His Majesty who only came once every few months.

even……

Ten years of seclusion.

She and her son and daughter were unable to stay by his side because they had no spiritual roots.

Thinking of this, Xu Qingluan's heart ached as if it were being cut by a knife.

The most important thing is that she can't understand these yet.

With no other options, she could only focus everything she had on her son Zheng Chengwu.

As long as Zheng Chengwu is willing, she can give everything!
Zheng Chengwu smiled and said, "Mother, as the crown prince, can I go to the border to kill the enemy?"

Xu Qingluan shook her head and said, "Of course not."

"The Crown Prince is the heir to the throne and the future emperor. How can he put himself in danger?"

"Once you become the emperor, it will be very difficult for you to leave the palace, let alone the border."

Zheng Chengwu immediately shook his head like a rattle.

"What's the point of that child being the crown prince? The throne... doesn't matter if I don't have it!"

"Wu'er!"

Xu Qingluan pretended to be angry and said, "Just talk about this in front of mother, don't talk nonsense in front of outsiders!"

Zheng Chengwu chuckled and said, "Of course, mother, I'm not a fool!"

"Moreover……"

Zheng Chengwu's eyes were bright, and he said proudly: "Even if I want to be a prince or an emperor, I will lead the army myself, conquer foreign countries, conquer a large territory, and be crowned a king or an emperor myself!"

"When the time comes, I will take mother to be the empress dowager, hahahaha..."

Xu Qingluan also smiled, patted his head and said: "My child has grown up and knows how to respect his mother."

"But don't forget your father~"

"of course!"

Zheng Chengwen said: "Father, don't you like beautiful women? I will give him a lot of beautiful women when the time comes!"

"This……"

Xu Qingluan said with a strange expression: "This is not necessary..."

"Hahahaha, mother, I was just joking!"

Zheng Chengwu chuckled and said, "I also know that mother wants to stay with father for the rest of her life, but father has so many women..."

"When I grow up, I will definitely find a way to get my father to spend more time with my mother, even if it's just..."

"Wu'er!"

Xu Qingluan grabbed Zheng Chengwu's hand and said in a serious tone: "Mother warns you that you must not hurt Father under any circumstances. Do you understand?!"

"Yes...Mother!"

"It's so hard for me just to see you!"

"Which woman in the deep palace is not suffering?"

Xu Qingluan said calmly: "But mother is very lucky. With you and your sister, I have no worries in my life."

Zheng Chengwu said seriously: "Don't worry, mother. I will definitely protect you and your sister in the future!"

"Mother believes in you..."

Xu Qingluan smiled and said, "Since Wu'er doesn't like it, then whoever wants to be the crown prince can do it!"

"Yes! Hahaha..."

Just as many officials, the cabinet, the harem, and forces were discussing fiercely how to appoint a crown prince and who to appoint.

At this time, Zheng Yi did not consult anyone.

Instead, he waited quietly for several days.

Today, a black shadow sneaked into Baiyujing at an extremely fast speed.

"Old slave, see your Majesty!"

Looking closely, this person was actually Chen Liancang.

"Mr. Chen, how is the investigation going?"

"Return to your majesty!"

Chen Liancang said respectfully: "According to the investigation of the Shadow Guard, more than 70% of the cabinet members are willing to nominate the eldest prince as the crown prince!"

"Lord Zheng Xuanyue, Lord Li Changfeng, Lord Kong Xiangsi, and even Lord Wang Anshi are the same."

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi asked curiously, "Where are Xu Mujun and Zheng Zongbing?"

"Your Majesty, General Xu Mujun has sealed off the mansion, no one is allowed to enter, and he has not seen anyone."

"As for Prince Zheng Zongbing, I have publicly stated that everything is based on your Majesty's wishes."

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi frowned and asked, "What about the remaining 30%?"

"It was several people in the cabinet who mentioned the Second Prince, but they were blocked by several assistant ministers."

Chen Liancang took out a notebook and said, "This booklet records the ministers who walked the cabinet, Your Majesty..."

Zheng Yi casually shook his hand and said, "Burn it. I don't want to see it."

"promise……!"

Zheng Yi ordered: "Let all ten princes come to Baiyujing tomorrow."

"Old slave obeys!"

Early the next morning, Zheng Yi arrived at Baiyujing.

All ten princes and their mothers were also present.

The reason why ten princes were summoned today was to investigate whether the remaining princes had spiritual roots. If they did, there was a high probability that they had said goodbye to the position of crown prince.

After all, as a prince, how can you have the freedom that a monk has?

Looking at his many sons and concubines below the stage, Zheng Yi nodded with satisfaction.

The eldest prince, Zheng Chengji, is only eight years old now.

Dressed in a white robe and looking graceful, she stood quietly at the head of the ten princes.

My mother is the queen, the head of all concubines and the mother of the country.

As for him, he had studied the classics of various schools of thought under the guidance of many teachers since he was a child, and he had the demeanor of an ancient sage.

The second prince, Zheng Chengwu, is over seven years old.

Although he is young, he is not tall, which makes Zheng Yi frown.

Is this seven years old?

His mother was Xu Qingluan, and his maternal grandfather was Xu Mujun.

It seems that he must have Xu Mujun's bloodline, and will be a capable and battle-hardened general in the future.

The third prince Zheng Chengrui.

He is well-mannered and his mother is Concubine Lan. Like his mother, he is eloquent and good at socializing.

The fourth prince, Zheng Chengqian, is over six years old.

His mother was Concubine Cui. Perhaps it was a common problem among children of noble families, he was raised a little pampered.

For example, the skin is unusually white, like a patient.

However, Cui Xiabing had already sent someone to notify them a year ago.

She had personally tested Zheng Chengqian's spiritual roots, and the answer she got was that Zheng Chengqian indeed had spiritual roots!
Moreover, it is an ice-attributed spiritual root!
This made Zheng Chengqian gain the attention of Zheng Yi and many concubines, especially Cui Xiabing, who personally laid a solid foundation for him and led him on the path of cultivation!
Cui Xiabing has a son and a daughter, both of whom have spiritual roots. It can be said that she is blessed with great fortune.

As for the fifth prince Zheng Chengzhao, the sixth prince Zheng Chengyue, the seventh prince Zheng Chengping, the eighth prince Zheng Chengan, the ninth prince Zheng Chengnan, and the tenth prince Zheng Chengtai, they were also just about five years old.

Today, we are here to test the spiritual roots of these six princes!

Zheng Yi certainly hopes that his sons all have spiritual roots.

This will also consolidate his power and authority.

For this reason, when the remaining princes were born, the concubines chosen were all people with spiritual roots.

I hope they can awaken their spiritual roots like Zheng Chengqian, thanks to the efforts of Zheng Yi and the concubines!

Zheng Yi sat on the throne, with Queen Lu Lin'er beside him.

"Your Majesty, I greet you! Your Majesty, the Queen!"

"Children, come and see father! Meet the queen!"

More than ten concubines and ten princes all paid their respects.

"Flat body, give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty/Father!"

After everyone sat down, Zheng Yi said calmly: "I called you here today to test whether the remaining princes have spiritual roots."

"If you have spiritual roots, Father will definitely reward you."

"Yes, Father!"

The remaining six princes had burning eyes, but the looks of the eldest prince, the second prince, and the third prince changed, and they subconsciously looked at the remaining six younger brothers.

Only the Fourth Prince Zheng Chengqian leaned slightly on the stool, as if he didn't care about what was happening around him.

After all, he already has spiritual roots.

Moreover, he has a rare ice-attributed spiritual root, so naturally he is a bit arrogant.

"Cheng Zhao, Cheng Yue, Cheng Ping, Cheng An, Cheng Nan, Cheng Tai."

"Father!"

The remaining six princes quickly stood up and stood in a row respectfully.

Zheng Yi looked at the six children and nodded slightly.

Although these six people have slightly different appearances, their temperaments are even more different.

But they must be their own children, they look 70% like them, and they are their own blood.

He then said, "My concubines, I am in trouble."

"To share His Majesty's worries!"

immediately.

The mother of the fifth prince Zheng Chengzhao was Concubine Yu Zhuang Yuheng.

The mother of the Sixth Prince Zheng Chengyue is Concubine Chan Yuechan.

The mother of the seventh prince Zheng Chengping was Concubine Dong Yunjie.

The biological mother of the eighth prince Zheng Cheng'an is Concubine Dong Yunyu.

The ninth prince Zheng Chengnan’s biological mother is Princess Lingyin.

The mother of the tenth prince Zheng Chengtai is Concubine Qing Yang Liuqing.

They all came to their son with expectant looks in their eyes.

All six of them are cultivators, and their cultivation is quite strong.

The strongest one was the one who knocked Zhuang Yuheng and Chan Fei Yuechan away. Both of them were already ninth-level Qi training cultivators.

Even Dong Yunjie and Dong Yunyu are cultivators in the late stage of Qi training.

Yangliuqing, practicing Qi in Central Europe.

Only Princess Lingyin is still in the early stages of Qi training.

The six people made hand gestures and began to perform the spirit-detecting technique.

Soon, very obvious fluctuations of spiritual energy surged out from them and fell on the six princes.

In an instant, different faint lights emerged.

"This……"

Zheng Yi also widened his eyes, unable to believe what he saw.

The six princes...all have a faint glow on their bodies!
In other words... all six princes have spiritual roots!
hiss……!
This time, even the other concubines stood up in surprise.

Having spiritual roots is not a big news, but the appearance of six children with spiritual roots at once is really a huge shock!
Even Zheng Chengqian, who had been daydreaming, sat up straight and looked at his six younger brothers in shock.

I didn’t expect… all six of my brothers have spiritual roots!

Doesn't that mean that his position as a monk is not very rare?
But at this moment, I was also very happy.

After all, they are all my brothers.

It will definitely be helpful in your future journey of cultivating immortals.

"Hahaha……"

Zheng Yi suddenly burst into laughter: "As expected of my child, you six will be rewarded!"

"Thank you, Father!"

"My beloved concubines, please check what attributes the princes have?"

"Yes~!"

The six concubines said in unison that their sons had spiritual roots, so of course they were even happier.

After more than ten breaths, he quickly got the answer.

Zhuang Yuheng was the first to say respectfully: "Your Majesty, Cheng Zhao has a middle-grade spiritual root with the attributes of fire, gold, and earth."

"Not bad."

Zheng Yi nodded and said, "Fire, metal and earth have no mutually exclusive properties, and their properties are not much worse than those of the top grade."

Yuechan also smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Chengyue also has a middle-grade spiritual root with the attributes of wood, earth, and water!"

"It's also very good, and it matches your attributes, my beloved concubine. You can teach it yourself."

"Yes, Your Majesty~!"

Then Dong Yunjie and Dong Yunyu looked even more excited, and Dong Yunjie said, "Your Majesty, Chengping and Cheng'an have inherited the attributes of me and my sister."

"They are all wind-attributed spiritual roots, and some of them are fire-attributed!"

"Wind attribute spiritual root?!"

Zheng Yi's eyes suddenly lit up: "Hahaha, not bad, not bad. If Cheng Qian is included, my Dayu Immortal Dynasty already has two kinds of special spiritual roots."

"My two beloved concubines, please teach me more."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Princess Lingyin came next. She looked a little unhappy, but she still said:
"Your Majesty, Chengnan's attributes are gold, fire, earth, and wood, and his spiritual roots are low-grade."

"Low quality?"

Zheng Yi nodded: "Not bad, if I teach him carefully in the future, maybe he will be able to build a foundation."

"Yes... Your Majesty!"

Finally, all eyes fell on the last person.

Yang Liuqing has been a concubine for several years, but feeling the gazes of more than ten pairs of eyes, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

But he still said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, Chengtai's spiritual root attributes seem to be a combination of water and wood."

"Superior spiritual root." (End of this chapter)