After twenty strokes of the cane, Zheng Jincheng lay half-dead on the bench.

Zheng Jincheng didn't take Ji Xiaoxiao's boastful words seriously at first, and just laughed it off, because he knew that "Hu Miaotian" couldn't live without him, and her heart was set on him. Today, "Hu Miaotian" was just putting on a show for him.

Zheng Jincheng ordered the guards to carry him to Ji Xiaoxiao's side, and looked at Ji Xiaoxiao with deep affection.

“Tian Tian, ​​I had no choice but to marry Luo Qing Shuang. The person I love most has always been you.”

Despite the immense pain, Zheng Jincheng tried to defile Ji Xiaoxiao's delicate hands with his salty pig's trotters.

Ji Xiaoxiao's expression was indifferent as she kicked Zheng Jincheng, chair and all, off the chair.

As Zheng Jincheng tumbled down the steps, the pain from his injured buttocks caused him to gasp for breath. He continued rolling down the steps, falling and bruising himself until his face was swollen and bruised, further aggravating his injuries.

He rolled another three or four meters on the flat ground, and Zheng Jincheng was in so much pain that he was covered in sweat and his lips were dry.

Carefully exhaling and exhaling to calm the surging pain, Zheng Jincheng hadn't even recovered when Ji Xiaoxiao rattled off his crimes like a machine gun.

“Zheng Jincheng, I am the Empress personally appointed by the Emperor. How dare you covet and covet me? What about the Emperor? What about human ethics and morality? When human relations are harmonious, the way of Heaven is in accordance with the will of Heaven. Those who betray human relations and act like beasts will perish within ten years. Zheng Jincheng, as the Crown Prince of Liang and the future monarch, you are morally deficient and of questionable character. You are unworthy of being trusted and cannot shoulder great responsibilities.”

Ji Xiaoxiao calmly turned around and ordered the guards to take the person away.

As for finding a few skilled eunuchs for the castration chamber, that can be discussed another day.

A series of blows struck Zheng Jincheng head-on, leaving him dumbfounded.

It wasn't until he was abandoned by the guards in a dark room in the Yanjue Palace that Zheng Jincheng suddenly realized what was happening. He pounded on the door, roared loudly, and tried his best to intimidate the guards in the dark room.

"Let me out, I am the Crown Prince..."

Zheng Jincheng is the Crown Prince of Liang and the future ruler. As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Moreover, Zheng Jincheng is just a snake that has shed its skin. In the palace, Ji Xiaoxiao is an overwhelming figure who can control everything with a single hand. She can turn the world upside down and cause chaos at will.

The guards of Yanjue Palace were absolutely loyal to Ji Xiaoxiao. Faced with the coercion and temptation of Crown Prince Zheng Jincheng, they remained unmoved, dutifully performing their duties and standing guard with trepidation.

Ji Xiaoxiao returned to her room. The palace maids and eunuchs were not allowed to enter without Ji Xiaoxiao's permission. They waited obediently outside, keeping an eye on everything and listening to every sound, not letting a single fly or mosquito get in or out.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Ji Xiaoxiao was completely focused, concentrating on her cultivation to consolidate her realm. Her fair face flushed with a rosy hue, as fresh and tender as a flower, making one want to take a bite and taste her freshness.

Having been in this world for over a month, Ji Xiaoxiao didn't immediately absorb the original owner's memories. Instead, she focused on improving her martial arts skills. For some reason, perhaps because of her oblivion, in just over a month, Ji Xiaoxiao had already cultivated the "White Lotus Sacred Technique" to its ultimate level.

Cultivation makes one oblivious to time; in the blink of an eye, it's already dusk.

"Come in."

Ji Xiaoxiao's voice had an indescribable coldness, and those who heard it felt more fear than joy.

After respectfully helping Ji Xiaoxiao change and wash up, Lanxin combed Ji Xiaoxiao's hair and said softly, "Your Highness, General Weiyuan, Minister of Rites Zhao, Vice Minister of Justice Situ, and Prince Rong and other officials have been waiting outside for a long time."

Lanxin was better at interpersonal relationships than Suxin; she only passed on messages and didn't offer Ji Xiaoxiao any suggestions.

Ji Xiaoxiao hates it when others point fingers at her or criticize her, especially now that she has lost all emotions and desires. She has become even more ruthless, acting solely based on personal gain or whether she has a good impression of someone. It is common for her to wipe out entire families and cut off descendants whenever she is unhappy.

"Hmm, let them wait a little longer. I'm hungry. Bring me steamed magnolia petals, braised shredded duck, and three-delicacy shark fin soup..." Ji Xiaoxiao rattled off a string of dishes without taking a breath.

Lanxin neatly styled Ji Xiaoxiao's hair, gently placed the sandalwood comb back into the dressing case, said "Yes," and respectfully left the room.

Ji Xiaoxiao sat calmly in front of the dressing mirror, her beautiful face as cold as frost.

Ji Xiaoxiao was not surprised by their arrival. She didn't intend to conceal her actions or destroy evidence when dealing with Su Xin and imprisoning Zheng Jincheng.

By the time Ji Xiaoxiao finished her meal, it was already 7:45 PM.

The sun sets, a blood-red afterglow, grey clouds drift by, and the wind passes without a trace.

The oppressive gray and the terrifying blood-red colors intertwined and reflected each other wildly in the sky.

Ji Xiaoxiao sipped tea in the main hall to cleanse her stomach, while the court officials below her were starving. They drank some cold water, feeling cold and dejected, quite pitiful.

"Your Majesty, is His Highness the Crown Prince in your palace?" The speaker was General Luo Qingluo, who commanded 100,000 troops in the Northwest and was a renowned figure among military officials. He was also Zheng Jincheng's second father-in-law and the future father-in-law of the emperor.

Ji Xiaoxiao put down her purple clay teacup and said unhurriedly, "The Crown Prince has been disrespectful to me and is currently imprisoned in the Yanjue Palace, awaiting the Emperor's decision."

Luo Qing had thick eyebrows and large eyes, a rugged appearance, and a tall stature. With every movement, the muscles on his thighs bulged as if they were about to burst through his clothes. He slammed his hand on the table, startled, and glared angrily, much like the "King of Hell" in folklore, who was said to stop a child's crying.

"Hu Miaotian, stop talking nonsense. Everyone knows that the Crown Prince is virtuous and of noble character. You can't turn right and wrong upside down with just a few words." Luo Qing glared, and the murderous aura around him was terrifying. Those who had not experienced life and death were immediately terrified and dared not meet Luo Qing's eyes.

Lan Xin stood trembling in front of Ji Xiaoxiao, "Lord Luo, are you trying to commit insubordination?"

Luo Qing snorted and strode forward. Seeing that something was wrong, Minister of Rites Zhao Junrui hurriedly grabbed the brute Luo Qing.

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