Empress Luo's palace was decorated with jewels and jewels, and the floor was covered with colorful and gorgeous carpets.
The carpets were swept to a stain-free finish.
Compared with other palaces, this palace is obviously much brighter.
Moreover, it also has an obvious exotic style, as if you have entered an oil painting.
This was arranged by Li Xuan based on Empress Luo's needs.
Because Empress Luo is the reincarnation of the peacock monster, she is naturally fond of bright colors.
Li Xuan naturally wanted to do what he wanted.
Therefore.
Empress Luo's favorability towards Li Xuan also reached 80 points.
Although he is not as good as Empress Xiao and others, among the newly acquainted empresses, she is considered to have a relatively high favorability.
now.
Empress Luo is in the hall, holding a needle in her hand and doing embroidery.
The embroidery is full of flowers, surrounding a soaring peacock!
This peacock embroidery is so lifelike that it seems to be coming to life.
"Empress, your embroidery skills are getting more and more exquisite." Li Xuan walked to Empress Luo and said.
"ah."
Empress Luo suddenly heard Li Xuan's words, her delicate hands trembled, and the needle in her hand even moved a little.
She rolled her eyes at Li Xuan: "How come you don't make any sound when you walk? It scares me."
Is it because you are timid... Li Xuan looked at Empress Luo, who was dressed in a colorful gauze skirt and dressed up in a colorful dress, and couldn't help but bowed and said:
"Well, I didn't mean to disturb the queen, but I asked someone to buy some Yunqing silk and wanted to give it to you."
He took out a few pieces of silk that were as white and flawless as clouds and handed them to Empress Luo.
Empress Luo's eyes suddenly lit up, she immediately took it and started to caress it carefully:
"Wow, this is a specialty of Gyeongju. I was worried about what silk to use for my next embroidery. Now I have an idea. Thank you so much."
The words fell.
Li Xuan saw lines of text flashing before his eyes.
[Luo Qingyou’s favorability +5]
[Current alchemy experience bonus: 17 points/hour]
'It seems that this Lady Luo really likes embroidery. Just a few pieces of silk and satin made Lady Luo's favorability increase. Li Xuan's eyes lit up.
actually.
He bought a small part of the gifts for the empress in the cold palace.
Most of them were bought according to the needs of the ladies, and he asked He Yuzhu to go to various shops in the capital to buy them.
With He Yuzhu's caution, he would not leave any clues.
"As long as you like it, Madam." Li Xuan smiled.
Empress Luo blinked her beautiful eyes, looked at Li Xuan and said:
"Have you finished your work? You look very good. I think your spirit must have improved."
This Lady Luo is indeed a fairy, and she does have a sharp eye... Li Xuan said:
"Thanks to my mother-in-law, the matter has been settled properly, and I have gained some benefits from it. My soul is indeed a little more condensed than before."
Empress Luo tilted her head and looked at Li Xuan curiously: "I didn't help you with anything, so why are you asking me to help you? However, if you need my help with anything, you can tell me that when I help you, It’s not too late for you to ask for my blessing, but since my soul is banned now, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do to help you.”
She is the reincarnation of a demon fairy. Although she has been reincarnated as a human, she still retains the straightforwardness of a demon beast in her temperament!
Say whatever comes to mind without any inhibitions.
Li Xuan said: "Actually, I have a few questions that I want to ask your Majesty, and I hope you can give me some advice."
He knew that this demon fairy empress once lived in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons.
After accidentally eating a piece of heavenly material and earthly treasure, the physical body could not bear the power of the soul and could only be reincarnated.
The reincarnation of the Fairy Queen was the Luo family, one of the four major families in Gyeongju.
When he was eight years old, he awakened the memory of his previous life and began to practice the Taoism of his previous life.
When she was fifteen years old, she wanted to learn more alchemy skills, so she married into the palace and became a noble concubine.
but.
Two years after she married into the palace, the Luo family was discovered by Zhenbei Hou for secretly selling elixirs to the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.
The entire Luo family was captured and sent to the army. Some of the more serious ones were even killed!
Empress Luo was also impeached.
The cabinet ministers unanimously believed that she was the reincarnation of the demon fairy, and that the Luo family's sale of elixirs to the demon clan was closely related to her.
Therefore, Empress Luo was demoted to the cold palace.
Empress Luo said, "What do you want to ask?"
Li Xuan said: "I would like to ask, has your Majesty ever heard of the Nine Revolutions of Creation Pill?"
"Of course, this Nine-Revolution Creation Pill is an earth-grade elixir that can only be refined by the Creation Sect in ancient times. However, as the Creation Sect disappeared in the long river of history, this elixir recipe was also lost. However, even if there is a pill, Fang, I am afraid that many medicinal materials cannot be found now." Empress Luo said.
Li Xuan frowned and couldn't help but said: "Empress, don't you know how to refine the Nine Transformations Pill?"
Empress Luo put her finger on her chin: "I don't know either, but I heard that Master Tianhu has the Nine Transformations of Good Fortune Pill and its recipe. I don't know if it's true or not."
'Tianhu...' Li Xuan sighed in his heart.
This Tianhu is the Demon Saint who established the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, and is even stronger than some Martial Saints.
Even if Tianhu really had the Nine Transformations Pill, he would not be able to get it from her.
Li Xuan wasn't too entangled. Anyway, even if he had the recipe for the Nine Transformations Pill, he couldn't refine it with his level of alchemy.
Let’s improve our alchemy skills first.
Next.
Li Xuan then asked Empress Luo about the situation of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, such as what tribes, mountains, how many demon clans there are, etc.
If I really have the opportunity to enter the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons in the future, I won’t be blind.
besides.
Li Xuan also asked Empress Luo for advice on alchemy techniques, which greatly inspired Li Xuan.
He felt that with the Yin-Yang Mixed Cave True Fire that smelted the Taiyin True Fire, he might be able to try to refine a second-grade elixir.
but.
To refine the second-grade elixir, sufficient preparations must be made, such as setting up a magic circle.
Because some second-grade elixirs will produce strange phenomena.
Even when it comes out of the oven, the permeating fragrance of elixir can float ten miles away.
After leaving Empress Luo's palace.
Li Xuan came to Zhao Empress' palace again.
now.
Empress Zhao still looked like a sweet girl, sitting quietly at the door, staring blankly at the sky.
Unlike Empress Xiao and Empress Duanmu, she can escape from the cold palace by relying on her own abilities.
Unlike Empress Luo and Empress Luo, they have their own hobbies and can pass the time by embroidering and planting flowers.
She was like a butterfly whose wings had been clipped, unable to fly into the sky anymore.
She could only occasionally raise her head to see the blue sky where she had once flown freely.
"Xiao Xuanzi, you are back!"
When Empress Zhao saw Li Xuan, her somewhat confused eyes gradually regained their energy and became a little brighter.
"I've met your empress." Li Xuan bowed.
Empress Zhao's voice was sweet: "Come in, sit down, and tell me about your outing this time."
"Um."
Li Xuan followed Empress Zhao into the main hall.
Empress Zhao poured a cup of tea for Li Xuan and said, "Did your outing go well this time?"
She moved skillfully, like a young woman waiting for her husband to return from the war.
"Well, everything went well and everything was settled." Li Xuan was silent for a while and then whispered, "I also met your father's friend this time, Wang Qinghou, the Marquis of Huai'an."
Empress Zhao's beautiful eyes suddenly widened: "Uncle Wang, how is he?"
"The Marquis of Huai'an is amazing. He has become a great master, and this time he led the Tianhai Navy to annihilate the pirates formed by the remnants of the previous dynasty. The court will probably reward him greatly this time. Maybe the Marquis of Huai'an can He might be the first Duke since Emperor Qian ascended the throne." Li Xuan said.
Empress Zhao pursed her red lips and said, "Uncle Wang has never cared about fame and wealth. He must be destroying these pirates for the sake of the surrounding people and passing merchants."
Li Xuan thought for a while and then said: "Actually, I heard some news, but I don't know whether it is true or not."
"you say."
"I heard people say that the Marquis of Huai'an is colluding with evil spirits and is planning something." Li Xuan whispered.
He had previously killed Lei Guang, a remnant of his former dynasty on Penglai Island. Lei Guang wanted to let him help take care of Empress Shen Xin, so he revealed this information.
However, this thunder light is only a one-sided statement, and there is no evidence to prove that the Marquis of Huai'an colluded with the evil spirit.
Li Xuan naturally didn't dare to believe it all.
but.
Since Lei Guang mentioned this matter deliberately, Li Xuan felt that it might not be groundless.
Behind the treason case of Zhao Feilong, Empress Zhao's father, there is something fishy everywhere, involving many forces, and Li Xuan can't help but think too much.
"Uncle Wang is colluding with evil spirits? How is that possible?!" Empress Zhao looked like she couldn't believe it.
Li Xuan said: "I only heard what people said about this matter. There is no evidence that the Marquis of Huai'an really colluded with the evil spirits. After all, the Marquis of Huai'an has a high position and has everything he wants at his fingertips. He has no reason to collude with the evil spirits." cooperate."
There was a pause.
He continued: "It's just that since we are investigating your father's case, everything, no matter how abnormal, needs to be taken into consideration. Therefore, I want to ask you, have you ever felt that the Marquis of Huai'an suddenly became abnormal one day?" Or, in other words, did something that made you a little confused?"
Empress Zhao thought for a moment, shook her head and said: "No, but I'm not sure, because Uncle Wang rarely comes to my house after he became the emperor's personal guard. I see him once or twice a year at most, and I don't notice. There’s something unusual about it.”
"When did the Marquis of Huai'an become the emperor's personal guard?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.
Empress Zhao said: "It seems to be the end of the fifth year of Tianyuan."
"At the end of Tianyuan's fifth year..." Li Xuan's eyes flashed suddenly.
He remembered that Bai Feifei, the White Lady, had said that six years after Tianyuan, the Queen Mother passed away and the emperor became obsessed with Taoism.
At this point in time, are we too close? !
Could it be that there is some relationship between the two?
"Xiao Xuanzi, what are you thinking about? Uncle Wang is really colluding with the devil, right?!" Empress Zhao asked in a low voice when she saw Li Xuan's thoughtful expression.
She couldn't believe that her father's best friend, a man who regarded money and fame as rubbish, would collude with the devil.
Li Xuan shook his head: "I don't know, I have to keep checking. Madam, please be patient and wait for my news."
These things at the moment are all what he heard, or they are some of his guesses.
There is a lack of information to support his conjecture.
Perhaps, we can start from Zhao Hao in terms of information.
Dongchang has its own database, which contains various events, large and small, since Emperor Qian ascended the throne.
As well as some action reports from Dongchang, etc.
Perhaps we can focus on the sixth year of Tianyuan.
However, some concealment must be done, otherwise the intention will be too obvious and it will easily make Zhao Hao suspicious.
"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxuanzi. It's a pity that I can't help you with anything." Empress Zhao sighed.
Li Xuan helped her, but she could only sit here and wait quietly, which made her feel guilty and powerless.
Li Xuan said with a smile: "What do you mean, Madam? I said I would help you, so I will definitely help you. Just relax and wait patiently. Sooner or later, the truth will be revealed."
There was a pause.
He continued: "During this period, you can recall the past events and see if there are any omissions or anomalies. Maybe you can find some clues from them."
"Well, I'm already doing it." Empress Zhao nodded.
Li Xuan wanted to chat with Empress Zhao for a few words, but suddenly stopped talking and turned to look at the entrance of the palace.
Tap tap tap.
Accompanied by a burst of footsteps.
Manager Zhang appeared in Li Xuan's field of vision.
When he saw Li Xuan, he couldn't help but said: "Manager Li, it turns out that you are here, which will make our family easier to find."
"General Manager Zhang, is there something wrong?" Li Xuan asked.
Mr. Zhang said: "The Queen sent someone to find you and asked you to go to Kunning Palace."
"The Queen is looking for me?" Li Xuan frowned.
It seems that the news that he has returned to the cold palace has reached the ears of the Queen.
However, even if the Queen didn't come to see him, he still had to visit the Queen and explain the reason for his outing.
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Li Xuan nodded.
Empress Zhao glanced at Li Xuan worriedly, but since General Manager Zhang was here, she couldn't say much.
After bidding farewell to Empress Zhao and Manager Zhang.
Li Xuan went straight to Kunning Palace.
After a stick of incense.
Li Xuan came to Kunning Palace.
Under the guidance of a young eunuch, he walked around the corridors and finally arrived at a palace in the center.
The aroma of ambergris immediately wafted over the palace, making people intoxicated.
However.
Li Xuan had completely ignored the aroma of ambergris at this moment, and his eyes were attracted by a figure in the corner.
This figure was covered in blood, skin and flesh were torn, lying on the ground, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.
Judging from the official uniform of this figure, it seems that he is a eunuch in charge of rituals.
The ceremonial supervisor is the department with the highest status among the twelve supervisors.
Wei Jingzhong is the eunuch in charge of the ceremony!
However.
Now Wei Jingzhong's men are lying in the Queen's palace and being tortured!
This couldn't help but make Li Xuan feel a little numb.
He quickly withdrew his gaze and looked towards the center of the hall, where the empress was practicing calligraphy to pay her respects:
"The young one has met the Queen."
The empress stopped writing and said calmly: "Get on your back."
"Thank you, empress." Li Xuan stood up.
The empress looked outside the hall again and ordered: "Come here, take this little mortal out. It's really dirty in my eyes."
The words fell.
Several young eunuchs came in and carried the figure in the corner of the hall away.
The Queen then said: "This little man was promoted by me, but unfortunately he is a rip-off. He not only deceived me, but also tried to escape from the palace with the gold and silver jewels that I rewarded. It's really hurtful." It goes through my heart."
There was a pause.
She looked at Li Xuan: "Xiao Xuanzi, I have great trust in you. You will not let me down, right?!"
Li Xuan reacted instantly.
Damn it, Ganqing deliberately allowed himself to see the fate of this little Fanzi, he was beating himself up.
Could it be that his absence from the palace lasted too long and caused the queen's dissatisfaction? !
Or is it that the queen wants me to do something, but she is worried that she will not do her best, so she warns herself in advance? !
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