Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Unusual People

“Congratulations, Your Majesty! Felicitations, Your Majesty!”

Liu Cheng’en flattered, “Your Majesty’s sincerity has touched the heavens, finally sending down cultivators to guide Your Majesty on the path of the Immortal Family!”

“Enough with the flattery.” Zheng Yi chuckled, “Where is the person who revealed the order?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, the one who revealed the Immortal Seeking Order is three people who came together. They are currently staying at the inn outside the Imperial City, ready to be summoned by Your Majesty at any time!”

“Three people?”

Zheng Yi had originally thought there would be only one person, but unexpectedly, there were three!

“Bring them into the palace now… Wait a moment.”

Zheng Yi frowned, “Three days from now, I will receive them at Zhonghe Hall.”

“Also, go to the Underground Palace and ask Chen Liancang to come.”

During the last visit to the Underground Palace, he realized that the old eunuch Chen Liancang, who led the Shadow Guard, was actually a master at the Grandmaster Realm!

Indeed, the Imperial Palace is full of hidden talents; he wonders if there are even more hidden experts?

“Also, let Zhao Suling from the Sacrificial Institute come as well.”

With two Grandmaster Realm experts secretly providing protection, he would not be afraid even if these three had other intentions.

Besides, Zhao Suling is considered a person of the Daoist School, regarding the matter of immortal cultivation.

Hmm?

Zhao Suling!

Taiyii Dao!

How did he forget about Taiyii Dao?

Within Taiyii Dao, there is an ancestor who has lived for over a hundred years.

Might they know about the immortal cultivation matter?

“Understood~!”

Three days later, at Zhonghe Hall.

The Empress, Consort Duann, and Consort De sat at the upper part of the grand hall, chatting idly.

In the corner on the right side sat a beautiful woman.

Li Lizhen.

By Zheng Yi’s command, except for Consort Shuu and Consort Bi, who were in confinement, all the beauties of the harem attended.

Today is the day Zheng Yi tested the three unusual people who revealed the Immortal Seeking Order, deliberately bringing several consorts from the harem to keep them entertained.

“Sister Consort Duann, your pregnancy is already close to four months, but why doesn’t your belly show any signs of pregnancy?”

As the Empress, Lu Lin’er naturally had the privilege to sit on the main seat… on the left side.

“It truly makes older sister envious~”

The Empress attended in full gala attire, her red phoenix robe embellished with gold thread, appearing ever more splendid and regal.

While sitting across from her, Consort Duann wore a moon-white long robe that hid her slightly swollen abdomen, her eye corners with dark red eye shadow, making her look increasingly valiant.

“Empress speaks too highly, younger sister once studied martial arts in the army, thus my constitution is naturally stronger than that of ordinary women.”

Consort Duann naturally replied, “If the Empress requires, this servant can pass on some techniques of body refinement for ladies to Your Highness.”

“No, thank you.”

Lu Lin’er continued to smile beautifully and said, “A lady should naturally stay at home to support her husband and educate her children. Fighting and killing is inappropriate, yet fortunately, Consort Duann married His Majesty~”

Consort Duann frowned, she really did not enjoy such occasions.

But since His Majesty ordered, she had no choice but to attend, simply stewing in her own sulking.

“Your Highness, the Empress should not speak like that.”

Consort De suddenly spoke up; Consort De is the daughter of the Minister of War, Li Changfeng.

Though she herself had not practiced martial arts, she was friends with Xu Qingluan of the Dragon-soaring Army and immediately retorted, “Months ago, Yang Ni rebelled, and chaotic soldiers attacked the harem. It was thanks to Consort Duann organizing the eunuchs and palace maids to repel them.”

“Also, last time His Majesty was assassinated, it was Consort Duann who protected His Majesty.”

“If I could, I would want to learn martial arts too!”

“You all…”

Lu Lin’er was seething; the number of harem consorts in the Imperial Palace was far too few.

Consort Shuu’s father was implicated in rebellion, and she herself gave birth to a princess, hence she had been banished to the Cold Palace, never to emerge.

Consort Duann and Consort De had similar backgrounds, having long built a mutual alliance.

As for Consort Bi and Noble Lady Zhen…

Lu Lin’er glanced at Noble Lady Zhen, who sat on the lower right side, holding her two daughters, visibly restless, and frowned.

Emperor Brother…

What kind of people did he bestow the titles of Concubine and Noble Lady upon, truly losing the dignity of the Royal Family.

Fortunately, Aunt came up with a suggestion, allowing Emperor Brother to select concubine candidates.

When the time comes, though she would share Emperor Brother with other women, she could stabilize her position.

Overall, it was quite a well-thought-out plan.

Consort Duann and Consort De sat together, whispering to each other, ignoring the Empress.

“I heard that three unusual people fulfilled the Immortal Seeking Order posted by His Majesty. I wonder if they are truly cultivators?”

“I heard that each of the three has their own skills, having made quite the name for themselves in the Capital City these past few days!”

“Oh? What abilities do they have?”

“I heard there’s someone skilled at using Palm Thunder who can summon lightning from outside the heavens.”

Li Changle whispered, “I heard someone saw with their own eyes, that man split a tree so thick two people couldn’t encircle it with just one palm!”

“Hiss… So powerful?”

“Additionally, there’s one skilled in raising spirit beasts. He has a wolf-dog capable of understanding human speech, doing whatever it’s told.”

“What’s so special about that?” Xu Qingluan asked curiously, “In the army, beast tamers can also train beasts to be so obedient.”

“No, I heard that wolf-dog can even write human characters!”

“Hiss… So amazing? And what about the third person?”

“The third one, apparently skilled in Feng Shui and Dragon Seeking and Gold Pointing techniques.”

“Feng Shui? Dragon Seeking? This person truly isn’t afraid to die… daring to enlighten the True Dragon in front of His Majesty?”

The whispers between the two women drew the frequent glances of the Empress.

She wanted to join the discussion but feared losing her stature, angrily clutching her handkerchief in frustration, almost tearing it apart.

“Mother, why are we here?”

“Mother, this cake is so delicious, can I take some home later?”

Jie’er and Yu’er huddled in front of Li Lizhen, whispering.

Li Lizhen had to sit properly and maintain her posture, constantly reminding her two daughters to restrain themselves, feeling very anxious.

If it was not necessary, she really did not want to contact the other harem consorts.

Knowing her own status clearly, being granted the title of Noble Lady was already a tremendously vast favor.

In this lifetime, she only wished to raise her two daughters well, marrying them off to good families.

“His Majesty has arrived~!”

At this moment, Liu Cheng’en’s loud proclaimation echoed from the entrance, and everyone immediately stood.

Soon Zheng Yi stepped into Zhonghe Hall, and all paid respect, “This servant sees Your Majesty!”

“Please, be seated.”

Zheng Yi walked with large strides to the main seat and sat down, followed by two figures silently merging into the shadows behind the Dragon Throne.

Chen Liancang.

Zhao Suling.

“Dear consorts, today marks a significant event since my quest for the immortals. These three are rumored to possess abnormal techniques from the Immortal Family, which is the blessing of Great Yu.”

Zheng Yi said, “Cheng’en, summon these three to be presented.”

“Understood!”

Liu Cheng’en announced loudly, “Summon the three who revealed the Immortal Seeking Order to be presented!”

“Summon the three who revealed the Immortal Seeking Order to be presented!”

“Summon the three who revealed the Immortal Seeking Order to be presented…”

The orders were conveyed promptly, and soon three men of different appearances, led by the eunuchs, quickly entered.

“Lei Mingzi, an outsider, pays respects to Your Majesty!”

“Commoner Chen Gou’er, greets Your Majesty!”

“This humble Hu Bafeng, pays respects to Your Majesty.”

As they entered, each displayed different manners and paid their respects.

Zheng Yi said, “You three revealed the Immortal Seeking Order set by me. Do you know each other?”

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