"Ah this..."
Li Xuan originally thought that the White Lady was just going to tell him some of the little secrets of the harem queen.
For example, which empress will have menstruation twice a month, which empress does not like to wear obscene clothes, or which empress actually likes women, etc.
these days.
Every time Li Xuan comes, he hears some gossip from the White Lady, and he doesn't know whether it is true or not, so he just thinks it is a piece of entertainment.
But I never thought that the White Lady would reveal such explosive news this time.
Isn’t the emperor good at that?
Is there any mistake? !
If that is really not possible, why do we still have concubines every year?
Is it for the sake of your own dignity? !
Or maybe the White Lady was just hearing about it and had no idea whether the news was true or false.
Seeing Li Xuan's suspicious look, Lady Bai suddenly felt a little unhappy.
What she hates most is when she gossips and others question her.
"Hmph, I'm not just saying this out of thin air. Take me for example. I entered the palace five years ago, but I never saw the emperor until I was demoted to the cold palace." The White Lady snorted.
This humming sound revealed a somewhat mature charm.
So, Madam Bai, are you still in perfect condition now... Li Xuan looked at Madam Bai calmly, clicked his tongue in his heart, and said with some curiosity:
"If Your Majesty is really not good at that, then why would Your Majesty accept you into the harem?"
"Who said it was the emperor who accepted it? Since the death of the Queen Mother in the sixth year of Tianyuan, the emperor seems to have become obsessed with practicing Taoism and rarely interferes with court affairs. The queen is also in full charge of many matters in the harem, including accepting concubines for the emperor." The White Lady said, "The Queen saw that I was good at drawing talismans, so she asked the Emperor for permission to make me Concubine Ning. I have never seen the Emperor from the beginning to the end."
Tianyuan refers to the reign name of the current Emperor Qian.
The current Emperor Qian is the sixth emperor of Daqian.
As for Concubine Ning, it can be regarded as a position of concubine. From top to bottom, they are Imperial Concubine, Imperial Concubine, Xian Concubine, Shu Concubine, Hui Concubine, Kang Concubine and Ning Concubine.
The fact that the White Lady was given the title of Concubine Ning shows that her status is not high.
For example, Empress Luo is the daughter of Luo Wenzhong, the former chief minister of the cabinet, and she started out as an imperial concubine.
There are also Empress Duanmu and Empress Xiao, who are also noble concubines.
Li Xuan's eyes flashed slightly: "In other words, His Majesty has not been to the harem for twenty years?"
He only knew that the current emperor was obsessed with Taoism and rarely interfered with court matters, but he didn't know when it started.
Now listening to Bai Niangniang say this, it seems that it started in the sixth year of Tianyuan.
And now, it’s Tianyuan’s twenty-sixth year.
"I don't know about that. Anyway, since I entered the palace, I haven't seen any concubine be blessed." The White Lady shook her head.
Li Xuan's eyes lit up slightly after listening to the White Lady's words.
According to this statement, wouldn't it mean that the concubines who entered the palace in recent years, such as Empress Duanmu, are all still in perfect condition? !
Thinking of this, Li Xuan felt excited out of thin air.
However, this throbbing was quickly suppressed by him.
What the hell, it’s none of my business whether they have ever been favored by the emperor.
I'm useless now, I'm so excited!
Madam Bai adjusted her glasses and looked at Li Xuan: "Do you have a question?"
"What's the problem, little one?" Li Xuan was startled.
"I see excitement in your eyes, but what are you excited about?" Bai Niangniang clicked her tongue, "If the emperor is not good at that, can you be?"
"..." Li Xuan was unable to complain.
White Lady, you really have no inhibitions in speaking. It is really not unjust for you to be demoted to the cold palace.
Li Xuan directly changed the subject: "By the way, I heard a lot of interesting news during this little trip. Do you want to hear it?"
"Say it quickly!"
The White Lady looked impatient.
She loves gossip by nature and says that gossip can increase her inspiration for drawing talisman.
Otherwise, she would not have collected so many little secrets of the harem ladies.
However, since she was demoted to the cold palace, she could only learn a little bit of gossip from some palace maids and eunuchs, which was not enough.
In other words, every time Li Xuan talked about something interesting, it could satisfy her ever-expanding thirst for knowledge.
Therefore, she is also willing to discuss some gossip news with Li Xuan.
"My dear, you don't know how dangerous my little experience was when I went out this time..."
Li Xuan and Bai Niangniang started chatting.
He knew that this method was the best way to get closer to the White Lady.
It was precisely by relying on this method that Li Xuan raised the favorability of the White Lady to 90.
After satisfying the white lady’s gossip.
Li Xuan then left the palace and went to the area under the jurisdiction of his adoptive father, Eunuch Chen, hoping to meet Empress Duanmu and other concubines.
According to Shiyu, Empress Duanmu will leave the palace and return to Simon in the near future.
Li Xuan eagerly hoped that Empress Duanmu's favorability towards him could quickly exceed 100.
In this way, he can get special rewards.
This reward should not be worse than the magical skill.
'Speaking of which, if Eunuch Chen knew that I had taken his position as general manager, he would be very angry. Hey, I don't want to either. '
Li Xuan sighed in his heart.
Eunuch Chen had come to see him twice before, both openly and secretly warning him not to take the position of general manager this time.
Li Xuan had indeed never thought about this before.
However, given the Queen's unquestionable tone just now, if he dared to refuse, he might not even be able to take charge.
'Forget it, Eunuch Chen is just interested in the money from the position of general manager. The salary is only about one hundred taels. At worst, I will give it to him when the time comes. Anyway, I am not short of this little money. It can be considered that this father-son relationship is fulfilled. However, if he still doesn't know the truth and dares to stir up trouble secretly, then don't blame me for being ruthless! '
Li Xuan's martial arts strength has now reached the innate realm, and his soul realm has reached the manifest realm.
In terms of mentality, there has been a big change from before.
When dealing with problems, there is no need to be as cautious and cautious as before.
Not long after.
Li Xuan then came to the area under the jurisdiction of Eunuch Chen.
Before he could find Eunuch Chen, Eunuch Chen took the initiative to find him.
"Manager Li, what brought you here?"
Eunuch Chen walked over slowly, with a bit of coldness in his tone.
When Li Xuan saw no one around, he cupped his hands and said, "I've met my adoptive father."
Eunuch Chen narrowed his eyes: "It's rare that you still recognize our adoptive father. However, in a few days, our family will probably have to address you as Mr. Li."
It seems that Eunuch Chen has already learned from Manager Zhang that I am about to become the manager... Li Xuan understood in his heart and sighed:
"Hey, foster father, I couldn't help myself. The Queen's tone at that time could not tolerate my refusal."
"However, although I can't shirk my position as general manager, this salary can be given to my adoptive father for your retirement. This is the only solution I can think of to have both ends."
When Eunuch Chen heard Li Xuan's words, he was stunned: "You must think clearly, this is one hundred taels of silver!"
"Without my foster father, I wouldn't be where I am today. These one hundred taels should have belonged to my foster father." Li Xuan said solemnly.
This operation made Eunuch Chen feel a little embarrassed.
He thought he had raised a white-eyed wolf, but he didn't expect Li Xuan to be so generous.
If you don't want one hundred taels of silver a month, then you don't want it.
You know, one tael of silver is enough to feed a family of three for a month, let alone one hundred taels.
As long as he gets enough salary for this year, it will be enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his life.
Eunuch Chen looked at Li Xuan carefully for a while and then said:
"Xiao Xuanzi, our family has never seen a young eunuch with such courage as you. You will definitely shine in the future and become someone as important to the great cadres as Duke Wei."
He had indeed never seen an eunuch like Li Xuan, who had such wealth at his fingertips and gave it away like this. This was not something ordinary people could do.
"My adoptive father has given me the reward. I just did what I thought was right." Li Xuan said.
The reason why he gave Eunuch Chen the manager's salary was firstly because he didn't want to cause trouble, and secondly he wanted to have a clear idea.
Only by doing everything according to one's own wishes can the cultivation of the soul be faster.
He clearly felt that when he said that he wanted to give Eunuch Chen his salary, Fa Ya in Qihai became a little stronger.
The matter with Eunuch Chen was settled.
Li Xuan was not worried and soon arrived at the palace of Empress Duanmu.
Empress Duanmu was holding her forehead with one hand, wondering what she was thinking. When she saw Li Xuan coming in, her beautiful eyes couldn't help but light up:
"I heard some palace maids and eunuchs talking about the demonic tide in Taihu Province. I'm really worried about you having an accident. Just hope you're fine."
Is that worried look on her face because she is worried about me... Li Xuan felt that Empress Duanmu looked like a young girl waiting for her husband to come back from the war, so he couldn't help but smile:
"In this crackdown on bandits, we really had a narrow escape from death. The young one was lucky enough to save his life."
present.
He told Empress Duanmu about the process of suppressing bandits again.
at last.
He said: "I also met Miss Shiyu. She said that she is already trying to rescue you. I believe there will be a result soon."
Empress Duanmu looked calm and suddenly said:
"Xiao Xuanzi, if I ask you to go back to Simon with me, will you be willing?"
"Ah?" Li Xuan was a little embarrassed, "This..."
Naturally, it was impossible for him to leave with Empress Duanmu.
However, would it hurt Empress Duanmu too much to refuse directly?
Looking at Li Xuan's troubled expression, Empress Duanmu already knew the answer and smiled:
"Don't worry, it's just a question. Even if you really want to go back with me, I won't take you with you. I don't know what kind of danger you will face when you return to Simon this time, so how can I take you with me? "
Li Xuan was startled and couldn't help asking:
"Mother, Simon, is there someone who wants to harm you?"
Empress Duanmu did not answer this question, but asked: "Xiao Xuanzi, do you know why Simon rebelled against Daqian?"
"I don't know much about this." Li Xuan shook his head.
Empress Duanmu said: "Because Simon is dominated by the Brahma religion, and the leader Fan Ji firmly controls the lifeline of this country. If he is unwilling to submit to Dagan, then the whole Simon will completely break with Dagan. I am I went back this time because I wanted to change this situation.”
"Do you want to overthrow the Sanskrit religion?!" Li Xuan looked surprised.
How powerful can this sect be if it can control the lifeblood of a country?
I'm afraid even the imperial power is a puppet!
This is simply an alien version of the Moon Worship Cult.
Empress Duanmu felt a little sad: "I haven't figured out what to do yet, but I have to go back to Simon. This is related to the future destiny of Simon Country."
Li Xuan knew that the reason why Empress Duanmu was so eager to go back was most likely related to the iron coupon of the elixir that contained the seed of life.
He couldn't help but ask:
"Empress, what level of cultivation have you reached in this Fanji?"
Empress Duanmu said: "He was already a Martial Saint ten years ago!"
"..." Li Xuan was speechless.
Except for those martial saints and ghost immortals in the three holy places who are both skilled in magic and martial arts.
The Martial Saint is the most powerful combat force in this world.
You can imagine how difficult it would be to overthrow the sect controlled by the Martial Saint.
This is completely a moth to a flame.
Empress Duanmu smiled: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to have a head-on conflict with a Martial Saint."
"Your Majesty, you have a smart mind and will naturally consider everything carefully." Li Xuan complimented with a smile.
He couldn't help much now, so naturally he didn't want to say anything. After chatting with Empress Duanmu for a while, he turned and left the palace.
Next.
He went to Empress Luo's courtyard and Empress Zhao's palace again.
The former naturally had to ridicule him a few words, but the concern in his tone could not be hidden.
The latter, on the other hand, told him to have a good rest and not to worry about her affairs for the time being, showing his understanding.
After meeting these three empresses.
Only then did Li Xuan arrive at Empress Xiao's palace.
Although he had refined his life seed this time, there were still some things he was not too familiar with, so he just wanted to ask this Taoist saint for advice.
However, what Li Xuan didn't expect was.
He had only been away for just over twenty days, and Empress Xiao became seriously ill and couldn't even get out of bed.
Accompanied by the palace maid, Li Xuan entered Empress Xiao's bedroom and found Empress Xiao lying on the bed, breathless and pale, completely losing her former charm and saintly demeanor.
"What's going on?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.
The palace maid said in panic: "Back to Eunuch Li, Empress Xiao suddenly fainted a few days ago. The servant immediately asked the imperial doctor to check, but the imperial doctor did not find anything wrong. He only said that Empress Xiao's body was inexplicably aging. All the organs are failing, and even though I have given Madam Xiao some medicine, there is no improvement!"
Li Xuan frowned and called out in a low voice: "Mother, the young one is back."
Empress Xiao was sweating on her forehead, and there seemed to be a few strands of white hair on her temples.
When she heard Li Xuan's voice, she reluctantly opened her eyes and forced out a smile:
"Xiao Xuanzi, you are really lucky. You can survive the demonic tides without any harm. It's a pity that I'm not as lucky as you."
"Look, I can't even give you a squeeze on my shoulders now."
Li Xuan couldn't help but ask: "Empress, why are you acting like this suddenly? Did you encounter anything special?"
As a former Taoist saint, Empress Xiao's body is not comparable to that of ordinary people even if her cultivation has been abolished.
How could he be fine and suddenly become terminally ill?
This is completely unreasonable.
Something is definitely happening!
Empress Xiao sighed: "Before you went to Taihu Province, I felt a little unwell. I thought it would pass after a while, but unexpectedly my health got worse and worse. It seems that God is destined to take my life. Taken away."
Li Xuan rubbed the center of his brows and said comfortingly: "Mother, you will always find a way. I have a healing elixir here. I don't know if it will be useful to you."
"Don't worry about it. My illness cannot be cured by ordinary medicine." Madam Xiao shook her head.
Li Xuan's eyes moved and he looked at the palace maid aside: "You go out first."
"yes."
The palace maid knew Li Xuan's current status and did not dare to hesitate. After bowing, she bowed and left.
Wait until the palace maid leaves.
Li Xuan then looked at Madam Xiao who was lying on the bed: "You said that, do you know where your illness is?"
ps: It’s a little late. I’m bald thinking about new length. I’ve been looking for a suitable insertion point. I barely managed 10,000 words today. Please subscribe and recommend monthly tickets~
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