Going up Shensuan Mountain now might not be a good idea.

but……

If we can collect all the medicinal herbs by going up the mountain, it's not a loss.

Xiao Tang found it really strange; this damn system always seemed to give out all sorts of bizarre tasks.

Why haven't we been doing any missions lately?

The more eager she was to earn points, the less the system seemed to cooperate with her.

The system's dogs are simply outrageous.

The sound of the door being pushed open came from inside.

She quickly put the jade thumb ring away.

He looked up at the person approaching, his acting skills instantly on point.

"Husband, have you finished reading the memorials?" A soft, charming voice echoed in the quiet room.

Di Jingling glanced at her furtive manner and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Perhaps because his gaze was too sharp, Xiao Tang didn't dare to make the slightest move.

Just as she was wondering what the villain's expression meant, she heard the man speak.

"Okay, I've finished reading. Let's go to bed."

Xiao Tang immediately reached out to help him change his clothes.

This was the first time the man had ever seen her so energetic in order to undress him for bed.

Looking down at the girl in front of him as she carefully undressed him, he felt a moment of disorientation.

He increasingly felt that this girl was an amazing actress.

"My lord, could you lend me a few men?"

She tugged at his collar, feigning shyness.

Is it unreasonable to lend someone a piece of my mind?

I went up the mountain to get medicine for you.

"Sure, as much as you want."

Xiao Tang was surprised that he agreed so readily and let out a soft exclamation.

"My lord, I'm searching for poison for you. You shouldn't need to borrow a few people..."

"Use it as you like."

Wow! Wow!

[When did you become so generous, you villain? I never expected it.]

She was delighted to receive such a reply, and the next day she took Yan Shi and Ru Yi up the mountain.

Xiao Tang set off excitedly, leading a large and imposing group of people.

At that time, inside the Imperial Study.

The young emperor was extremely uneasy after not seeing Xiao Tang.

Di Jingling glared at her. "What are you looking at?"

"Uncle, Aunt..."

He didn't come.

I'm so disappointed.

"Yes, something's up."

Di Yanqing gave two disappointed "ohs" and muttered, "What else could it be?"

"Your Majesty, please attend court diligently these past few days and study with the Grand Tutor. I will be leaving for a few days."

Di Yanqing's eyes darkened further.

Oh dear, even the Imperial Uncle has to leave for a few days. He's such a poor little kid, boohoo.

...

Shensuan Mountain.

When Xiao Tang led his men up the mountain, they were quite imposing.

They probably saw her leading her people up the mountain, looking very proud and imposing, when several young gatekeepers guarding Shensuan Mountain hurriedly stopped her.

Who goes there?

His first words reminded Xiao Tang of the martial arts dramas she used to watch.

She calmly raised the jade thumb ring in her hand.

Now that we've come this far, there's no turning back.

The three young doormen, who had initially wanted to object to Xiao Tang, both froze, staring at the jade thumb ring.

The doormen looked at each other, completely bewildered.

One of the chubby doormen whispered, "What should we do? Isn't our second senior brother about to take over as sect leader?"

"I heard the sect leader is dead, how could he have given the ring to this woman?"

Xiao Tang gave a soft snort.

"If you don't believe me, let your second senior brother come and see for himself."

This is a hot potato, but it still needs to be dealt with eventually.

She had thought it over; if this second senior brother was a decent person, she would give him the thumb ring.

As long as we can obtain the medicinal herbs.

But if the other person isn't very capable, then she'll have to resort to force.

The doorman paused for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening and turned to call someone.

The person arrived shortly afterward.

The same gray Taoist robe, but the man's robe was made of an extremely expensive material, clearly worth a fortune.

Did this man make all the money in Shensuan Mountain?

The doorman pointed at Xiao Tang, "Second Senior Brother, she has the sect leader's jade ring. She must have killed the sect leader and stolen this jade ring!"

This unfounded accusation was just thrown at him like that, and Xiao Tang rolled his eyes expressionlessly.

"First, I did not kill your sect leader. It was your second senior brother who was chasing after your sect leader, and I saved him."

"Secondly, I don't want this ring; it was given to me by your sect leader."

She crossed her arms, her expression utterly indifferent.

The man in the Taoist robe stared at the jade thumb ring in her hand, his expression gradually darkening.

Xiao Tang had clearly seen through his thoughts.

The doorman clearly didn't believe it.

"You wicked woman, you're talking nonsense! Our second senior brother would never do such a thing! It was you, you wicked woman, who killed the sect leader!"

Xiao Tang understood; these doormen or disciples of Shensuan Mountain were all "lapdogs" of this second senior brother.

Compared to him, she suddenly found Mu Gucheng much more pleasing to the eye.

At least that lonely city wasn't that insidious and despicable.

She pinched her chin.

"Yan Shi." Since he wouldn't believe her, she might as well play the villain to the end.

Yan Shi stepped forward two steps. "Your Highness, please give your orders."

"Get them out of my way, they're blocking my way."

Yan Shi understood, raised his hand, and the guards behind him immediately stepped forward to push them aside.

The other disciples of Shensuan Mountain behind them also responded and moved!

The two sides are locked in a standoff.

The atmosphere was cold and gloomy.

Suddenly, a soft, sweet female voice rang out: "You, you are Xiao Tang?"

Everyone looked at the little girl.

She was a little girl with two small buns in her hair. "I... I've heard my senior sister mention you... Are you the Regent's Consort?"

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