Chapter 67 Noble Rain

A few days ago, in the Pepper Room.

"Have I broken through the bottleneck?"

On the flower bed platform that had been specially cleared, Concubine Cui slowly opened her eyes, her eyes full of disbelief.

There was a thin wave of spiritual energy on her body, which slowly spread out around her like waves on a lake.

She reacted quickly, and quickly calmed her mind and absorbed the hard-earned spiritual energy.

Afterwards, he quickly closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, and consolidated his cultivation.

It was not until two hours later that she slowly breathed a sigh of relief and stood up.

"This aura has indeed broken through, great!"

"What's going on?"

Concubine Cui pondered: "I didn't use the Breakthrough Pill, nor the Gathering Spirit Formation, and I don't have the Spirit Eye and Spirit Spring that Master mentioned. What's wrong with me?"

"Gifted?"

"I am indeed a genius!"

"Master once said that only one in ten thousand mortals has spiritual roots, but I am a cultivator with dual spiritual roots."

"Even in the era of cultivation, he is a disciple that all sects are eager to have!"

"This good news must be told to Master!"

"But where did the Master go?"

Concubine Cui walked towards the bedroom, but she was thinking about something in her heart.

"Master said he was going to the East China Sea to find spiritual sand and magic tools for me. It's been three years and he still hasn't come back. I hope nothing has happened to him."

"It's a pity that Master only left three small spells before he left, so I can practice them only after I advance to the third level of Qi training."

"Now that I have reached the third level of Qi training, I can practice the spells and methods left by my master. I wonder what the difference is compared to the strong people in the Xiantian realm?"

Concubine Cui looked extremely excited, but then her eyes darkened again.

"I have reached the third level of Qi training. I can serve His Majesty. Do you want to go to the Jingshifang to hang up a sign?"

"The emperor's order cannot be disobeyed. If the emperor knew about the use of the magic incense to fascinate him last time, my Cui family would be in great trouble."

"Forget it, let's wait until Master comes back before we discuss everything."

"Let's ask the imperial kitchen to make something delicious first. Although the fasting pill can allow me to go without food for a few days, it has no taste at all."

At this moment, she suddenly saw a figure passing by not far away, and hurriedly asked, "Who's there!"

A palace maid quickly knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Your Highness, this servant is Mo Ying!"

"Mo Ying?"

Concubine Cui asked curiously, "What are you doing here?"

"I, your servant, followed the instructions of the eunuch Xiao Dengzi and came here to dig some soil specially for planting orchids. I didn't know that the imperial concubine was here. I hope the imperial concubine will forgive me."

"Soil for growing orchids?"

Concubine Cui immediately saw the small bucket of soil and the small shovel placed beside her, and nodded immediately, saying, "Now that you have finished digging, let's go back quickly."

"promise."

Mo Ying quickly stood up and slowly retreated.

"Remember, this will not happen again. From now on, you are not allowed to enter this place without my order."

"As ordered!"

Mo Ying bowed respectfully again and quickly retreated.

Not long after, Concubine Cui called Xiao'er over and frowned as she asked, "Didn't I tell you to guard the entrance to the flower bed? Why did you let Mo Ying in? Have you forgotten what I told you?"

Xiao Er also looked a little strange, but she still said, "Your Majesty, I didn't see Mo Ying."

"Oh, by the way, I seem to have had a stomachache last night, and I just went to the Imperial Hospital to ask for a decoction. Maybe Mo Ying had just arrived at that time."

"My lady, what is Mo Ying doing here?"

"Nothing much. He said he came to dig some soil for planting orchids."

Concubine Cui shook her head and said, "Pay attention from now on. No one can enter this place without my order. Do you understand?"

"Yes, madam!"

Xianfu Palace.

Concubine Duan will sleep with me tonight. After some activities, she will not move again.

"Your Majesty~"

Xu Qingluan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she hugged Zheng Yi's arm and said, "I, your humble servant, cannot bear the war. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

"It's okay. I'm just a little thirsty."

Zheng Yi said, picking up the tea on the table and taking a sip.

"Your Majesty, please let Jian Yu in. She has been waiting for a long time."

"No, I want to talk to you in private."

Zheng Yi shook his head and asked, "Luan'er, are you still exchanging letters with your father?"

"There are quite a few more."

Xu Qingluan whispered, "Father said that the war with Wu State is still very intense, and he is not sure of victory."

Zheng Yi nodded. He also paid attention to the battle reports sent by Xu Mujun every month.

Although Xu Mujun's injuries have healed, he is still not sure of victory when facing the Wu Kingdom army and the Yinshan Patriarch.

In addition, the six northern states were in turmoil, and it was difficult to transport food and grass. He could only rely on Canglong City as his base to barely stop the Wu army.

Last month's battle report showed that the Wu State had begun to divide its forces and disperse towards the cities around Canglong City, intending to capture other cities and treating Canglong City as an isolated city.

Faced with this situation, Xu Mu's army had to divide its troops and garrison them to resist the Wu army.

"That's right, Your Majesty!"

Xu Qingluan suddenly said: "Why don't we let Xuanwu lead the army to support my father? Xuanwu still has 20,000 Longxiang troops under his command, and with the addition of other troops, it is enough to make up a 100,000-strong army."

Xu Xuanwu is the son of Xu Mujun and brother of Xu Qingluan.

He has already been a first-grade warrior, and now he may have broken through to the Grandmaster level.

Moreover, since his youth, he has been following Xu Mu's army in battles across the country. He is skilled in military operations and is also a great general on the battlefield.

Zheng Yi shook his head and said, "I have the same idea, but Nanyue County is not peaceful either. Nanzhao Kingdom and the Black Yue people have invaded on a large scale, and Xu Xuanwu cannot move."

"Your Majesty, don't worry about it."

Xu Qingluan stretched out her arms, which were as tender as scallions, and massaged Zheng Yi's head with her small hands, saying, "Father also said that the General Cui Xiawu you sent last time was also a fierce general."

"As soon as they arrived in Binzhou, they raided the baggage train that was transporting food and fodder for the Wu army, killing more than 2,000 enemies and burning most of the food and fodder, causing heavy losses to the Wu army."

"My father has high praise for this man."

"Cui Xiawu?"

Zheng Yi murmured, thinking of the martial arts champion who was awarded several months ago.

"As expected of a member of the Cui family, even if he is just a branch of the Cui family, he is so outstanding."

"However, through the investigation of the Royal Guards, it was found that this person had a tense relationship with the Cui family and had stated that he would no longer be a member of the Cui family in his lifetime. He is a promising talent."

Xu Qingluan was obedient and did not interrupt. When His Majesty was considering personnel appointments and dismissals, and the person involved was from the Cui family, no matter what she said, it would be inappropriate.

Her Majesty wanted to tell her, and she listened.

If you don't want to tell her, she certainly won't speak.

After a few moments of silence, Xu Qingluan continued, "Your Majesty, the concubines have already entered the palace, and the Ministry of Rites has sent people to teach them royal etiquette. When do you think they should be brought into the palace?"

"Why, my beloved concubine is not jealous?"

Xu Qingluan curled her lips and said, "There are so many women in the palace. If I get jealous of every one of them, then wouldn't my Xianfu Palace be filled with sourness?"

"Hahaha."

Zheng Yi laughed and said, "Then when do you think I should enter the palace, my beloved concubine?"

"I originally planned to hold it after the Lantern Festival. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

"Now that the war is imminent in Dayu, I suggest that there is no need to hold a grand ceremony. Your Majesty only needs to meet the beauties in the imperial garden, select them according to your preferences, and then grant them titles and palaces. I wonder if this arrangement is a good idea?"

"Then everything will be done according to my beloved concubine's wishes."

Zheng Yi hugged Xu Qingluan again, "By the way, how many people are there in this talent show?"

Xu Qingluan said, "Your Majesty, this year's beauty contest was announced from thirteen states across the country, and more than five thousand with good conduct and beautiful appearance were selected to enter the capital."

"After three rounds of assessment, only 532 people are left to enter the palace. The Ministry of Rites will teach them royal etiquette."

"Among them, more than 300 are daughters of officials selected from the families of officials at all levels, and more than 100 are people of noble character recommended by officials from various states."

"There are more than fifty more, daughters of military officers at all levels."

At this point, Xu Qingluan sat up and covered her delicate body with her underwear and said, "Your Majesty has only had seventeen women in mind before."

"Among them, there are four first-grade warriors, six second-grade warriors, and seven third-grade warriors."

"Your Majesty, do you really want these Jianghu women to enter the palace as concubines?"

Zheng Yi asked: "Why not?"

Xu Qingluan shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother once said that women in the martial arts world are both affectionate and resentful. If they cause trouble in the palace, how should we deal with them?"

"I have also considered this matter." Zheng Yi said, "So the sects selected are those that are closely connected with the court and have common interests."

"For example, Taiyi Dao, Cihang Temple, etc., which are what people in the martial arts world call famous and upright sects."

"These women from famous and upright families have received the emperor's and their teachers' favors. Their honor and disgrace are related to the prosperity and decline of the sect. They will not harm me."

"In this case, we can only obey your majesty's orders."

Xu Qingluan could only helplessly say: "By the way, Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has been in poor health recently and has been seeking treatment from the imperial physician. On the day of the selection of the concubines, did the Queen Mother go to the Imperial Garden?"

Zheng Yi's heart moved. It was already the coldest time of the year, and even in the hall one could feel a slight chill.

After the Lantern Festival, the weather becomes warmer but still very cold.

In that case, it is even more necessary!

"This matter was decided by the Queen Mother, so of course we have to ask her for help."

Zheng Yi said: "Tomorrow, I will go to the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace to pay my respects."

"Everything is subject to your majesty's orders."

Xu Qingluan's face suddenly turned red. She grabbed Zheng Yi's big hand and begged, "Your Majesty, I, I really can't do it anymore." "Jian, Jianyu, come in quickly!"

"Here comes the queen~"

Jian Yu's puzzled voice came from outside the door. Zheng Yi couldn't help but move his index finger and subconsciously looked outside the door.

"His Majesty."

Xu Qingluan came over and said in a sweet voice, "Jianyu is the noble lady appointed by your majesty. I don't care about other beauties, but your majesty, please don't forget Jianyu~"

Zheng Yi immediately said, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. How can I be a heartless person?"

"Tomorrow, I will grant Jian Yu the title of noble lady. You will live here as noble lady. I will think about it."

"Xianfu Palace!"

Xu Qingluan said quickly: "Jianyu and I are like sisters, and there are still many vacancies in Xianfu Palace. I won't feel lonely if Jianyu stays here."

"Is it quiet?"

Zheng Yi's heart moved, and he scratched her nose and said, "I will make you some small toys in a few days, so that you don't have to be idle in the palace."

Women, you can't sit idle!

Once you are idle, things are likely to get into trouble.

As a concubine, it is of course impossible for her to leave the palace at will.

In that case, let's get them some little toys and let them play with them.

This will avoid palace fighting in the palace.

With a "creaky" sound, the door of the room was pushed open and Jian Yu's tall figure walked in.

His face was red and his head was almost touching the bear. He didn't look as heroic as usual.

"Your Majesty, Madam, why do you want to summon the rain of swords?"

Xu Qingluan covered her chest and tried to get up, but Zheng Yi pulled her back.

"Ah, Jian, Jianyu, come and thank His Majesty. His Majesty will confer upon you the title of Noble Rain."

Jian Yu quickly knelt down and said, "I, your servant, kneel down to thank your majesty for your grace. I, your servant, will take good care of your majesty and the queen."

"What are you talking about? From now on, you must call yourself 'subordinate concubine'. Do you understand?"

"Your Majesty, I obey your command."

"You will stay here tonight. Jianyu, take His Majesty to your room!"

Zheng Yi pulled Xu Qingluan and signaled Jian Yu to come over with his eyes.

"Luan'er, why are you in such a hurry? Tonight is a long night, let's stay together."

"Yeah~!"

Early the next morning, Zheng Yi took a sedan chair to the Cining Palace to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager.

At the same time, it explains the selection of beautiful girls in the Imperial Garden after the Lantern Festival.

Of course, Zheng Yi’s real purpose was to see how the Queen Mother was doing now.

A month ago, before he went to the Golden Emperor Peak of Mount Daizong, he left a blood moon Gu in the Cining Palace.

For the benefit of the Lu family, the Queen Mother actually thought of replacing the prince with a cat to deceive Zheng Yi. While ensuring the rights of the Lu family, she also wanted to seize the throne.

This is something Zheng Yi could never tolerate.

For this reason, the Queen Mother proclaimed herself to be worshipping Buddha at Yuhua Terrace. She said it was self-proclaimed, but she had been secretly placed under house arrest by Zheng Yi.

At the same time, as one of the victims, Queen Lu Lin'er, Zheng Yi didn't know whether she really didn't know or was pretending not to know.

But no matter what, he and Lu Lin'er were placed under house arrest in Kunning Palace.

Unexpectedly, she secretly persuaded Prince Xian to gain freedom?
Let her out and continue to stir up trouble in the palace?

This is something Zheng Yi could never tolerate.

Don't you want to be decent?
Then I will give you dignity!
Of course, the Queen Mother cannot die suddenly, otherwise accidents are inevitable.

All you need to do is use the Blood Moon Gu to gradually absorb her energy, and over the years, cause her to suffer from palpitations, coma, or even serious illness.

If this continues for a few months, it will be natural for someone to fall seriously ill and die.

If you do this, no one will notice the problem.

In addition, as a spiritual insect, the Blood Moon Gu has secret whereabouts, and even the strong ones in the Innate Realm find it difficult to detect their existence.

Even if the virtuous prince went to pay his respects to His Majesty in person, no one would notice!
What Zheng Yi has to do now is to wait patiently!
Thinking of this, he closed his eyes again, sank his mind, and looked at the Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror.

Sure enough, lines of handwriting appeared on the mirror.

【Absorb pure Yin energy, lifespan +19. 】

[Absorbing Yin energy, the internal force of "Hundred Battles Blood Blade" +100. 】

【Absorbing Yin energy, strengthening the bones. 】

Jian Yu, as expected, also practiced "A Hundred Battles Blood Sword"!
When Xu Qingluan and Jian Yu sleep with Zheng Yi together, the internal force of his Hundred Battles Blood Evil Blade will increase rapidly.

As soon as I thought about it, another line of words appeared.

[Owner: Zheng Yi]

【Talent: Yin and Yang】

【Lifespan: 25/82】

[Kung Fu: The second level of "White Lotus Reincarnation Divine Art" (765/1000)]

[The third level of "Hundred Battles Blood Blade" (55684/100000)]

【Comprehensive Strength: First Class】

[Innate Spiritual Energy Progress (Level 5): 10/]

Previously, he had consumed a total of fifty points of blood essence in order to cultivate the ten Blood Moon Gu. Now, with Jian Yu's 19 life points, his total life span once again reached eighty-two years old.

The sedan chair soon arrived at the Cining Palace. When the eunuchs outside the palace saw Zheng Yi, they hurried over.

"This slave has met Your Majesty!"

"Go and tell my mother that I have come to pay my respects to her."

"this?"

The two eunuchs hesitated for a moment and then said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is still in a coma. Please wait a moment."

"Still sleeping?"

Zheng Yi frowned and said, "How dare you! My mother is ill, why didn't anyone inform me?"

"Get out of the way! I want to go see my mother in person!"

Kicking away the eunuch who was blocking the way, Zheng Yi and his men broke into the Cining Palace.

"Kowtow to Your Majesty!"

"Kowtow to Your Majesty!"

"Kowtow to Your Majesty!"

On the way here, there were eunuchs and palace maids everywhere.

As soon as he saw Zheng Yi, he immediately knelt down, looking excited and flustered.

Zheng Yi frowned. Why were these eunuchs and palace maids so panicked?
Could it be that there is someone else?

Thinking of this, he ran faster.

A first-grade warrior, even if he has not practiced Qinggong specifically, his speed is countless times faster than that of these eunuchs and palace maids.

When they arrived at the Cining Palace, they saw that the door of the empress dowager's bedroom was closed, and two young eunuchs at the door hurriedly knelt down.

Just as he was about to speak, Zheng Yi stopped him.

He walked into the bedroom and listened carefully, but he heard low shouting and the voices of two people in the room.

One of them was the Queen Mother.

As for the other person, his voice was a little hoarse and had a strange charm.

"Layman, will my illness really get better?"

"Please rest assured, Queen Mother. You are just troubled by a nightmare. You only need me to pray for you and eliminate the nightmare, and you will recover."

Then the voice sounded again: "Does the Queen Mother know what you saw in your dream?"

"Did you see it in your dream?"

The Queen Mother murmured, "I, I seem to have seen insects! There are so many insects!"

"Yes! A bloody, very hideous bug!"

"Also, there are Concubine Wang, Concubine Li and the others. I didn't kill them, so why are they pestering me~!"

"Don't be excited, Queen Mother. I have already started a ritual. It will only take seven days to completely clear away the nightmare and return you to safety!"

"boom!"

After hearing this, Zheng Yi couldn't bear it anymore and kicked the door open!

A huge force came, and although the door of the bedroom was locked from the inside, Zheng Yi still kicked it open, and wood chips flew everywhere.

The two people in the room looked back in shock, unable to believe that anyone would dare to run wild in the Cining Palace.

"Emperor!"

After seeing who it was, the Queen Mother immediately said in panic, "Why are you here? I'm fine."

Zheng Yi's eyes were cold, and he said indifferently: "I came to pay my respects to my mother, but I didn't expect to see her practicing witchcraft? As expected..."

Then he looked at another person, who turned out to be a priest dressed in colorful clothes, wearing a tall crown, with black and red paint on his face!

Beside him, two boys dressed similarly stood respectfully, with panicked looks in their eyes.

Seeing that he was discovered by Zheng Yi, this person was not at all flustered. Instead, he saluted with one hand and said, "I am a foreigner from the village. I am honored to meet your Majesty~!"

The Queen Mother also calmed down and said quickly: "Emperor, this is Master Zhai Fang, he is very capable."

"My illness is getting better and better under his treatment."

"By the way, Emperor, haven't you been searching for extraordinary people and trying to find immortals?"

"This Master Zhai Fang has mastered the magic of the immortal family~"

　This chapter was inexplicably censored. It contains only normal sentences. I don’t know if it can be released after being revised.

　　This chapter has been revised twice. I don’t know if it will be revised in the future. Please give me your monthly vote.

　　
　
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