Meanwhile, in the Miao Palace, the high priest smashed many things in the inner hall, but still couldn't vent his anger.
Before Shen Jinchen arrived, he could still deceive himself into believing that his initial choice was not wrong. But now, the other party had so clearly analyzed the origin of that wisp of soul.
How could he not panic?
But he absolutely refused to allow the other party to call him stupid in such a contemptuous tone. He was the High Priest of Miao territory and the future King of Miao. How could he be so easily disrespected?
But no matter how unwilling he was, he had to make a decision immediately and figure out how to deal with the Miao king in the Miao palace.
The elders of the council probably don't know about Miao Jiang's current situation. He suddenly wanted to secretly inform them and see what choice they would make.
In the past, Miao territory was like an old rag doll, and the elders of each family were like the clothes on their bodies—dirty and smelly, but indispensable.
He once wanted to strip off this layer of clothing, wash the entire Miao region clean, and then put on a new set of clothes.
But now someone is telling him that he has fallen into someone else's trap, which is really ridiculous.
...
At dawn, in the Northern Palace, the Holy Maiden Yin Shun went to see Queen Miao very early.
What are you doing here so early?
“At dawn, my men told me that Lu Duling, along with Shen Xiang of the Grand Banquet, went to see the High Priest. After they left, the High Priest smashed everything in the palace and went on a rampage.”
Yin Shun glanced at the woman sitting in the main seat with her eyes closed, and said casually.
"Oh? Is that so! That kid always seemed so calm, I never expected him to get so angry."
Upon hearing High Priest Mengya's anger, the woman who had been resting with her eyes closed finally opened them slightly.
"That's right! Mother, why do you think he got angry?"
Yin Shun's pretty face sparkled with starlight, as if she were very interested in this matter.
"What was his purpose in plotting against you, the Queen of Gu, last time? What is he angry about now? Perhaps his plan has spiraled out of control."
Miao Hou glanced lazily at Yin Shun, and a groggy voice slowly escaped her lips.
"Oh, I see. Luckily, I hid the Gu Queen and made him a fake one, otherwise we would have suffered losses along with him."
Yin Shun nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Go and test him, see what went wrong with his plan. If necessary, we can give him a push so that he can't get his business done, and our plan can't proceed either. Yin Shun, all these years since you became the Holy Maiden, you haven't fallen in love with him, have you?"
After giving a few instructions, Miao Hou scrutinized Yin Shun with an indescribable emotion.
"The High Priest is not enough for me to risk my life for him. Mother, rest assured, in Yin Shun's eyes, there is only you and me."
"That's good. Go ahead, and keep a close eye on the Miao King's health. We must have all the information we need."
Empress Miao remained listless, as if she could never muster any energy, but her eyes were sharp, and anyone who met them would likely feel a chill run down their spine.
"Alright! Mother, rest assured, I will take care of these matters. Yin Shun will take his leave now."
"Go ahead, but don't come too often unless it's important. I'm not feeling well and don't like to be disturbed."
Empress Miao waved her hand lazily, and then ordered her palace to be sealed off.
Empress Miao was such a person, forever living somewhere in the palace, unassuming and inconspicuous, yet hard to ignore.
Every time Yin Shun went in, she felt that her mother was very mysterious, but she couldn't figure out what kind of person she was.
She didn't know why she was asked to choose the saintess in the first place; logically, she and the high priest should be siblings.
But why did the Empress Dowager force me to participate in the selection of the Holy Maiden in the first place?
Moreover, it allowed them to have a relationship in a seemingly natural way.
Yin Shun couldn't understand these things at first, but after spending some time with them, she sensed the subtle relationship between the Queen and the High Priest.
She had just realized one thing: the High Priest was likely not the Queen's biological son, but perhaps just a puppet he used to deal with Miao territory and the Miao King.
The high priest clearly had a specific purpose for what happened two months ago, but what exactly did her mother want to do?
...
At the Miao Frontier Inn, Jun Jianchou had just gotten up when he saw Shen Jinchen returning from outside with a gloomy face.
"Where have you been? You don't look well."
"Someone in Miao territory has made a deal with Yan Shengxiao's wisp of soul, intending to completely eradicate the Gu from the Miao family and establish a new Miao territory. It's very likely that Yan Shengxiao has incorporated the Gu King and Gu Queen into her cultivation. Jun Jianchou, do you think Cen Xi and I can still cure the Gu?"
After explaining everything that happened last night, Shen Jinchen's eyes showed some confusion.
"Don't be discouraged. When I took his pulse and removed the Gu yesterday, I didn't detect the aura of the Gu King and Gu Queen. The Miao people aren't that stupid; they wouldn't wholeheartedly trust an outsider. I think even if Yan Shengxiao wanted to deceive the High Priest and the Holy Maiden's Gu King and Gu Queen, it wouldn't be so easy for him to succeed."
"Breaking with convention is a dangerous attempt. I think Meng Ya must have been prepared in the slightest, and the Gu King and Gu Queen must still be around."
Shen Jinchen's question made Jun Jianchou frown, but he quickly calmed down and began to analyze the situation in Miao territory. He felt that there was something fishy going on, and that the high priest could not possibly be so stupid.
"I had the same guess, but I still feel a little panicked."
Shen Jinchen glanced at him and said quietly.
"Stop thinking about it. Let's go see that Miao King again today. You didn't offend that high priest, did you?"
Looking at Shen Jinchen's cold expression, Jun Jianchou couldn't help but ask.
Shen Jinchen paused, looking at Jun Jianchou with a complicated expression, feeling as if he were being watched.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm guessing based on your facial features and expression. You really did offend that high priest?"
Jun Jianchou glanced at the man speechlessly and questioned him.
"Don't worry, I just provoked him. He should eventually agree to cooperate with us. Even if something happens to me, Jun Jianchou will not let anything happen to Cen Xi. You don't need to test me with your words."
Shen Jinchen glanced at Jun Jianchou sideways, his gaze piercing Jun Jianchou's heart.
"It's good that you know. The reason I can get along with you so peacefully is indeed for Cen Xi's sake. Let's pack up and go to the palace. If we want to remove the curse, we must find out what the current situation of the Miao King is."
Jun Jianchou wasn't annoyed that his thoughts had been exposed. After all, he had come to Miao Jiang for Cen Xi, so what was there to hide?
"I won't go. Cen Xi... it's best if she doesn't see me so she won't lose control of her emotions. Just tell me about your situation when you come back."
After exchanging a glance with Jun Jianchou, Shen Jinchen went into his room alone and closed the door.
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