"I said, are you done yet? Authentic wind manipulation is very expensive in this low-magic world."
He said weakly, "This gust of cold wind is beyond Ling Xiao's ability. It must have been requested by a certain system to help me."
The reason is self-evident: it doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat.
Seeing that the host's clever maneuver is about to work, and all the unpleasantness of the past can be blown away, why not hurry up and invest more?
He also has a keen eye for potential hosts.
Ling Xiao's perfunctory reply
"Almost there, hang in there a little longer, keep going!"
Points are the standard currency of the main god space belonging to the system. All hosts, whether they are newbies or high-level veterans, use this to settle their tasks.
It's just that its value has decreased for those who have made it big.
Ling Xiao has no more feathers to spare, and the only two skills she managed to acquire were beginner perks that she would have to return once she left this world. Naturally, these points were borrowed.
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Prime Minister Wang Yi's teeth chattered. This eerie wind was definitely unusual, unlike any wind in the mountains or fields. It seeped into the very bones of the person.
Looking around, there were many people who had fainted, but it was hard to tell whether they were genuinely frightened or faking it.
After all, this is a fight within the royal family. If anyone is to die, it should be a member of the royal family. What does it have to do with their subjects?
In truth, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers was delicate at that time. If the emperor died, I might not die. I would be a fool to give up worldly wealth and honor to offend the gods and ghosts of the underworld!
But His Majesty is a wise ruler!
A resolute glint flashed in Wang Yi's eyes. He suddenly lunged forward, straightened his clothes, knelt down, and bowed to Li Yue, saying:
"Your humble servant, Tian, as the Prime Minister of the Great Jin Dynasty, is in charge of all affairs of the realm. Yet, I was unaware of royal traditions and failed to establish additional sacrificial rites for the Grand Princess. This is my fault, and I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"
In ancient times, the emperor's sisters were called "elder princesses," and his aunt was called "Grand Elder Princess." Wang Yi's title is correct.
Everyone present understood who he was taking the blame for, and they also knew that if this incident passed, Prime Minister Wang would surely be able to maintain his wealth and status for three generations.
However, the risk is still too great; this ghost princess seems to harbor too much resentment...
Not everyone has the courage to take this gamble!
Xu Yan, who usually opposed him, was now somewhat impressed. He muttered "this old geezer" and then smiled and stepped forward as well.
"As the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, I have also failed in my duties, and I beseech Your Majesty to punish me."
Caught off guard, Li Yue felt a warmth in his heart when he saw the two ministers step forward. Before he could say anything, he saw Empress Wen break free from the restraints of the maids behind her.
"And I, your concubine!"
Under Ling Xiao's terrifying gaze, Empress Wen stumbled and almost fell, but gritted her teeth and knelt down next to Li Yue.
She stammered, "I am the wife of the Li clan, in charge of ancestral temple sacrifices, and thus..."
At this moment, Ling Xiao suddenly burst out laughing, "Hahahaha, what a deeply moving scene! Nephew, don't be afraid, your aunt didn't come here to destroy the Li family's empire."
Her simple words carried immense weight, and the kneeling group breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had escaped the jaws of a ferocious beast.
At the same time, the black hairs everywhere retracted, and a series of suppressed, relaxed breaths filled the hall.
The system chuckled slyly, "Can't hold on any longer, huh?"
He's a worldly person; this net-casting technique is at least an elite-level skill.
No matter how glorious the host was in the past, she is now a genuine newcomer without any rank, and it is already quite remarkable that she can manage to do these two attacks.
Ling Xiao chuckled inwardly, thinking to himself, "I'll figure out eighteen positions sooner or later."
Li Yue was not embarrassed at all. He stood up naturally and even pulled Empress Wen along.
"Auntie, you're too kind."
He changed the subject abruptly, speaking with a touch of intimacy, "Auntie has come from afar, and since everyone is here for this banquet, please forgive me for not greeting you sooner. Consider this a welcome dinner for you, how about that?"
Since everyone was being so accommodating, Ling Xiao readily complied.
Then the singing and dancing resumed in the hall. The dancers danced faster and the singing became softer. It was a scene of peaceful revelry where nothing was happening!
Ling Xiao used the command system to wipe away the blood flowing from his face.
"They actually want the great system to do the cleaning work, and a cleaning talisman only costs twenty points!"
He grumbled all the while getting things done.
The system does have basic cleaning functions, but they weren't offered to the host for free before.
Who told Ling Xiao to be a bully, and a bully with a future!
As everyone chatted idly, the atmosphere gradually warmed up again. Li Yue lowered his head and poured wine for his "aunt" from the jade pot.
The clear, cool wine filled the small white jade cup perfectly. The emperor rolled up his sleeves, picked up the cup, and handed it to him.
Looking up, Ling Xiao had already transformed back into an adorable little girl, without revealing a trace of anything unusual.
"Aunt, please try this. This Lingxian wine is brewed with morning dew from a hundred flowers and various medicinal herbs. It is the sweetest and most delicious wine that won't make you drunk."
Ling Xiao drank the wine; the liquid was mellow and smooth, and went down her throat without any astringency, leaving a sweet aftertaste.
The little girl on the high seat seemed quite satisfied with the wine, her cute chubby head bobbing twice as she cupped her face in her chubby hands, savoring the taste.
"Auntie likes this Lingxian wine. How about we give you all fifty jars of wine produced this year?"
The Emperor chuckled and said, and Empress Wen nodded in agreement, "Aunt, you are a celestial being. It would be a shame to waste these wines on you. Let's keep them at Fengyang Palace; the scenery there is beautiful, and you can enjoy the view while sipping the wine."
Fengyang Palace! The most magnificent and exquisite palace in the palace, it has always been the residence of the legitimate princess or the favored princess.
Consort Lin has a daughter who has long coveted that place. Upon hearing this, her elegant and refined face darkened slightly.
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