Chapter 114 Auspicious Omens (Additional Update)
The excitement outside the palace could not be heard inside.
Yuzhui returned to Nongyun Garden with Chu Liuzheng, feeling worried, and pushed the door open.
The charcoal in the brazier had burned out, and the cold wind blew in through the half-open window. The room was freezing and there was no warmth at all.
"You go lie down on the bed first. I'll light the charcoal. You can get up when the room is warm." Yuzhui took off Chu Liuzheng's cloak, then took off her outer clothes, leaving her wearing only the small jacket inside, and helped her lie down on the bed.
After tucking the quilt in, Yu Zhui heard Chu Liuzheng say he was thirsty, so she quickly picked up the teapot on the table and went to the kitchen to get some hot water. She poured a cup of water and brought it to the bedside to feed Chu Liuzheng.
Chu Liuzheng drank two cups in a row before he felt his throat was no longer so dry. Seeing Yuzhui still busy with the charcoal basin, he hurriedly said, "Don't just focus on me. You just said so much. Drink some water quickly to moisten your throat. Otherwise, you might wake up tomorrow with a hoarse throat and be unable to speak."
Yuzhui was so worried about her sister that she had no time to care about herself.
After Chu Liuzheng said this, she realized that her throat was very dry. She didn't have time to speak and drank several glasses of water before she felt better.
Seeing her worried look, Chu Liuzheng could not help but gently advise her, "Don't worry too much. You've been in the palace for so long that you know the rules of beating. The severity of the blow depends on the will of the superiors."
"You just went to ask Eunuch Zhou about Xiaoyue's situation. I also quietly asked Master Zhang. The one who carried out the caning was one of his Yulin Guards. They knew Xiaoyue was being punished for revenge for her parents, so they knew what was going on. They used subtle force when hitting her. It sounded loud, but it didn't really hit her hard."
"After thirty strokes of the cane, Xiaoyue is still able to get up and walk. There's no bleeding, and no broken bones. It's probably just a little swelling, which will heal in a few days with medicine. Didn't you already send her the bottle of golden medicine that Concubine Shu gave you last year? Don't worry, I'll find a way to ask someone to inquire about Xiaoyue's condition in a few days."
"Really?" Yuzhui's eyes lit up and he stared at Chu Liuzheng eagerly, "Can you really ask someone to help me ask?"
Chu Liuzheng nodded.
[Why would I need someone to help me? I can check it in the system. I can just find an excuse when the time comes.]
"Liu Zheng, you are so nice!" Yu Zhui excitedly rushed over and hugged Chu Liu Zheng so tightly that Chu Liu Zheng almost suffocated.
"Cough! Loosen, loosen." She coughed hard, and her porcelain-white face turned red.
[Oh my god, if I were crushed to death by the jade pendant, it would be such an unfair death.]
Yuzhui stood up hurriedly, and looked him up and down with concern, "Is your hand pressed? Let me take a look, do you want to find a doctor? I'll go to the doctor..."
Seeing Yuzhui about to run to the Imperial Hospital, Chu Liuzheng hurriedly called her back: "No need to go, I'm fine, I didn't crush my hand."
"I'm sorry, I'm just too happy." Yuzhui apologized for his recklessness, and two red clouds appeared on his face, feeling a little embarrassed.
Chu Liuzheng could understand Yuzhui's feelings, so as to prevent her from feeling embarrassed any further, she had to find something for her to do. "It's snowing outside again, and it's really cold in this room. You should light the charcoal brazier first."
Yuzhui slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my memory. I'll do it right away."
While Yuzhui was busy with the charcoal brazier, Chu Liuzheng quietly opened the system.
[The werewolf sister's injuries... well, the system said they were minor, so they must be. It seems Captain Zhang was telling the truth. She's currently... Oh, the little girl is quite lucky. First, the naive princess brought her to the palace to file a complaint, and then Miss Bai spoke up to protect her and sent her a lot of things, including medicine and winter clothes.]
With Miss Bai's special care, even for Mr. Dong's sake, the supervisors at the quarry not only don't dare to bully or humiliate the werewolf sister, but they also have to be careful and protective of her. Now there's absolutely nothing to worry about.
Chu Liuzheng was truly happy for Zhao Yue.
Even though life's constant twists and turns make people want to end it all countless times, there will always be a little unexpected kindness that makes people feel that it's good to be alive.
She looked through the gossip outside the palace, and the first thing that came to her mind were several pieces of praise about Emperor Shunguang.
[Frog fun! The tyrant actually hired a troll army, just like the princess? He blends in with the people to manipulate public opinion, earning him quite a bit of recognition.]
Hahaha, Lord Xie actually paid Dr. Cha to write a storybook praising the tyrant, boasting about his wisdom and how he could win the favor of the people. Tsk tsk, look at his awareness, willingly paying for work. No wonder he's such a tyrant's confidant. If I were a tyrant, I'd also like this kind of minister.
[Wow, the first volume of the storytelling manuscript is already finished. With such efficiency, I really deserve the writing fee. Every last line of flattery is spot on. Let me see... Hahaha, how can this be about a tyrant? It's like all the gods and Buddhas have been mentioned. Is this a tyrant who can take on a whole army? Even the God of War is not as awesome as him.]
[Wow, wow, wow, Li Zha Zha and his gang were attacked by the victim's family. When they couldn't hit anyone, they used rocks instead. Their heads were almost split open. Tsk tsk, if the Jinyiwei hadn't intervened, they probably wouldn't have survived their execution.]
Chu Liuzheng happened to come across the list of confiscated items from the Li Mansion and clicked on it to take a look.
[Frog fun! The Bai family's fortune has been ruined by Li Zhazai, leaving only a hollow shell. Many of the items are fakes, and the real ones were used to pay off debts. This hairpin is gold-plated, the famous calligraphy and paintings are copies, and the jade is the color of the stone... Could it be that all the betrothal gifts sent to the Zhao family, except for the one hundred taels of silver, were all fake?]
I thought Li Zha Zha was a business savvy, but he's just a useless gigolo. Without Miss Bai, he can't even keep his family business afloat. Instead of trying to innovate, he's only thinking of crooked ideas. He even bought moldy cloth, dyed it dark, and sold it at a high price. Isn't that unethical?
"Let me do the math. If all these things, real and fake, were converted into silver... well... it would barely be enough to compensate the victims and their families. The main reason is that the house sold for quite a bit of money. The buyer was... Mr. Dong?!"
Hey, Master Dong is quite resourceful. He immediately handed over both the house deed and the land deed to Miss Bai. This way, the Bai family mansion is now back in the hands of Miss Bai, the owner. This not only fulfills Miss Bai's wishes, but also keeps both of their reputations intact because of Li Zhaza.
Chu Liuzheng was watching a house raiding scandal but was unexpectedly fed a mouthful of dog food. He choked and went to check on the situation at home in silence.
[Hmm... Business at the grocery store has been pretty good lately. Mom's old illness hasn't recurred, my younger sister is studying with my older brother, and Dad's payment went smoothly. He's on his way back and should be back in time for the Lunar New Year.]
Seeing that everyone in his family was fine, Chu Liuzheng curled his eyes happily and continued to dig up other gossip, when he suddenly saw a word.
【Auspicious?】
She clicked on it to take a closer look, and was surprised to see a bunch of words that blind fortune tellers often use to deceive people.
Chu Liuzheng: “…”
[Although 99% of the auspicious signs in the world are man-made, this Phoenix Girl is ridiculous, isn't it? She's supposed to be the one who can unify the world. What? Does she possess magical powers? Can she destroy an entire nation with a wave of her sleeve?]
[The stone tablet was discovered on Taojun Mountain outside Beijing. This Phoenix Girl is clearly targeting the tyrant. What emperor doesn't want to unify the world? The news has just spread. It will probably take until tomorrow's grand court meeting for the tyrant to hear it. I wonder if he will believe it.]
[Let me see what this Phoenix girl's true identity is...huh? ?]
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