Chapter 56 Setting Off Back to the Capital If the man truly had any sense of propriety, how could he dare treat her like this…
The following day, the King of Feng and the Grand Tutor of You ascended the Yixian Terrace to visit the Chu Queen, who was still recovering from her "hangover".
Feng Qi had gone too far this time, so the King of Feng Kingdom went to apologize on behalf of his sister. They waited until noon before Chu Nujun's maid brought tea to the guest room and poured warm tea for the two who had been waiting anxiously.
Jin Tong nodded, neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "The Empress Dowager has just woken up and has not yet washed or eaten. I estimate it will take another hour or so. Perhaps Your Majesty should choose another day to come."
The King of Feng was unaware of Feng Qi's actions at the farewell banquet last night. The Jade Trembling Branch was not poison, but an aphrodisiac. If they could have intercourse in time, it would not only not harm their health, but would also have the effect of preserving youth and health.
Moreover, the Jadeite Tremella Branch is extremely rare. Once it appears in the market, merchants from all walks of life are willing to spend tens of thousands of gold coins to snatch it up.
Therefore, what Feng Qi did, at best, added to the pleasures of the Chu Queen and Lord Pei's bedchamber, and at worst, poisoned the monarch of another country.
The important thing is that Lord Pei did not enjoy any pleasure in bed, and even asked the Empress Dowager to specifically request other people to serve him.
For a proud and arrogant man, this is nothing short of killing him out of his spirit.
The Great Qi army is strong and powerful, and is rising rapidly. Given time, it will surely become the ruler of the Central Plains. The King of Feng has personally witnessed the fighting prowess of the Buddha King. Even if there is miasma to hinder them, it is feared that it will not be able to stop the fierce and ruthless Buddha Iron Cavalry.
The Phoenix King smiled and said, "It's alright. I have nothing to do today, so I can wait a little longer. Besides, the tea here from Lady Chu is quite delicious."
Jin Tong bowed and said, "Then I will fetch some pastries to accompany the tea for the King and the Grand Preceptor."
As soon as the tea room door closed, Grand Preceptor You stared wide-eyed in disbelief, lowering his voice to say, "It's already noon, and Lady Chu has only just woken up. It seems Zheng Lü does have some skill..."
The Queen of Feng was equally surprised. As far as she knew, the Queen of Chu had summoned Zheng Yin and Zheng Lü only to listen to them play music to pass the time.
Although Zheng Lu is handsome, he is far inferior to Lord Pei in both appearance and demeanor. Why does Lady Chu choose an inconspicuous little star as a medicinal ingredient instead of using the bright moon?
Could it be that Lord Pei has some unspeakable secret regarding his sexual affairs?
Chu Yueyuan was unaware that her choice had caused Pei Muwei to lose his masculine virility.
After a long night of tossing and turning, the effects of the medication had completely worn off her body. Exhausted, she closed her eyes and woke up to find the sky bright outside the window and the bedside empty.
Only a faint scent of musk lingered in the tent, indicating that the absurd events of the previous night were not a pipe dream.
Chu Yueyuan rubbed her head and slowly sat up. Suddenly remembering something, she quickly lifted her sleeve to check the mark on her forearm. After calming down, she noticed that the embroidered mandarin duck quilt on the bed had been replaced with a dry silk quilt.
She drank the aphrodisiac, Jade Trembling Branch, in a daze, even drinking two cups in a row. She only used the medicinal guide once, which was far from enough to expel the domineering effects of the drug from her body.
Chu Yueyuan couldn't remember how many times it happened, but she vaguely remembered that she cried and complained afterward that her body was too sticky. Half asleep and half awake, she was carried by the man to the chaise longue in the warm pavilion, and the sticky sweat was wiped clean with a warm handkerchief.
As the man carefully wiped her face, he gently kissed the back of her neck, his kisses spreading slowly to her cheeks. His thin lips wiped away her tears, but he always remembered her words and did not touch her lips.
Apart from her lips, he kissed almost every part of her body, even using methods not found in erotic paintings, which broadened Chu Yueyuan's horizons.
He truly deserves to be called a seasoned and experienced master.
When Jin Tong was helping Chu Yueyuan wash and change her clothes, she saw the deep and shallow marks on the woman's fair and delicate skin and couldn't help but curse, "Zheng Lu is so rude!"
Chu Yueyuan held the teacup in both hands and took small sips. She cleared her throat and said softly, "Was it you who brought the water last night?"
Jin Tong shook her head, her eyes red-rimmed: "Lin Mu insisted that I didn't understand anything and that standing guard outside would only cause trouble. The person on duty in the outer room last night was arranged by the Regent..."
Chu Yueyuan tightened her grip on the teacup and tilted her head to ask, "Did you see Zheng Lu leave the dormitory this morning?"
Jin Tong shook her head: "Before Zheng Lu arrived, I was dragged away by that bastard Lin Mu. When I returned this morning, I only saw His Highness sleeping peacefully."
A strange feeling quietly grew in Chu Yueyuan's heart, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
The teahouse is built next to a mountain spring, which cascades down from a height, forming a small waterfall that resembles a silver ribbon, with the water flowing gently and the air filled with mist.
The King of Feng, who was sitting under the pavilion drinking tea, immediately spotted the young Empress Dowager emerging from the swirling steam.
The woman's face was as white as jade, her complexion as radiant as the morning sun. She wore a light purple dress and carried a soft gauze dress with pearl tassels. As she walked, the pearl tassels hanging from her arms swayed gently, their luster reflecting off the water, making her appear as if she were floating in a layer of light. She truly seemed to be someone from another world.
At this moment, the King of Feng couldn't help but feel a resonance with Jin Tong: Zheng Lu is truly blessed for eight lifetimes!
Of course, for every bit of good fortune Zheng Lu has, there is just as much resentment Lord Pei harbors.
Chu Yueyuan stepped into the pavilion, greeted the King of Feng and the Preceptor of You, and then gracefully sat down on the futon.
"The Lady of Chu had a rosy complexion; her face was as smooth and flawless as a peeled egg..."
After looking her up and down, Grand Preceptor You sighed, "It seems that Queen Chu put a lot of effort into selecting the 'medicinal catalyst' last night!"
Women in Xixia had a high social status, and they did not shy away from matters of the bedroom. If they were close friends, they would openly exchange ideas and share experiences to enhance their enjoyment.
Chu Yueyuan was not a woman from Xixia, and upon hearing the Queen of You's straightforward praise, she was momentarily speechless.
The Imperial Preceptor You explained earnestly, "Lady Chu, you may not know this, but the reason why the Jade Trembling Branch has the effect of nourishing and beautifying the skin is mainly because it nourishes a woman's primordial yin. When primordial yin is too abundant, it needs yang energy to balance it, but it cannot be depleted. If a man cannot control himself during the process and takes too much, it will be bad for the woman. Fortunately, Zheng Lu is a man of sense..."
Does Zheng Lu really have any sense of propriety?
Chu Yueyuan recalled the details of the night in the tent. The man's actions were very gentle, as if he were treating her as a precious treasure.
She could feel him trying his best to suppress his emotions; the muscles on his lower abdomen were bulging like a dragon, the blood vessels under his skin were about to burst, and her breathing was becoming more and more muffled.
When his burning hot hand grasped hers, pulling her to help him, Chu Yueyuan shyly pulled her hand away, but he wouldn't let her escape. His sharp teeth bit into the back of her neck, like a wild beast clinging to its hard-won prey, instantly revealing his terrifying desire for control.
Whether it was the exhaustion that made her unable to struggle, or the faint scent of sandalwood she caught in her dazed state, Chu Yueyuan inexplicably stopped refusing and let him take her hand and go about his absurd affair.
If the man truly had any sense of propriety, how could he dare to be so presumptuous towards her?
"Lady Chu? Lady Chu?"
Chu Yueyuan snapped out of her reverie and noticed that the King of Feng and the Grand Tutor You were staring at her curiously. She subtly changed the subject: "King of Feng came to see me, is it to plead for the Princess?"
After finishing her meal, Chu Yueyuan first summoned Lin Mu to inquire about his situation.
It turns out that, apart from the "Alliance of the Court of Imperial Reign," the King of Feng also privately agreed with Pei Muwei to demarcate a piece of land on the border between the two countries for the purpose of stationing troops from both countries for ten years, in order to prevent the Canglang Clan from launching a counterattack after the Daqi withdrew its troops.
Linchao City is the treasure trove of the Western Xia Kingdom. In addition to its unique geographical location, it is also a place where merchants from various countries are attracted by its peaceful and tranquil environment.
During this period, Xixia Kingdom can use the taxes collected from the border markets to train a new army. Even if the miasma disappears in the future, Xixia will have enough troops to resist foreign enemies.
However, early this morning, the Regent suddenly ordered the horses to be put to rest, intending to withdraw the 20,000 troops stationed in the military camp back to Beiting.
It was obvious that Feng Qi's gift had not pleased the Regent; instead, it had struck a nerve.
The King of Feng lowered his stance, proactively poured Chu Yueyuan a cup of tea, and said with a smile:
"Lady Chu is incredibly intelligent; she must understand that Feng Qi harbors no ill will towards you, but merely wishes you and Lord Pei a pleasant evening in Xixia. At your Great Qi banquets, don't the hosts also prepare deer blood wine for the guests to enjoy..."
Chu Yueyuan gently fanned herself with a round fan, a smile playing on her lips, though the smile didn't reach her eyes: "But the Princess is calling a deer a horse, making me think I'm drinking fine jade incense."
Feng Guozhang opened his mouth, then said awkwardly, "This matter was due to Feng Qi's momentary lapse of judgment..."
King You quickly interjected, "Lady Chu, you may not know, but ever since the Princess was rescued by Lord Pei four years ago, she has always been thinking of repaying his kindness. Besides, Lord Pei and Lady Chu are a match made in heaven, and their relationship is as inseparable as ever..."
Chu Yueyuan interrupted Grand Preceptor You in a calm voice: "Regardless of my relationship with Lord Pei, the Princess has no reason to repay her own kindness with other people's money."
Knowing she was in the wrong, Queen Feng waved her hand at Queen You, who was about to speak again, and sighed deeply.
"When the Supreme Lord passed away, Feng Qi was only four years old. I am thirteen years older than her, so you could say I raised her like my own daughter. What Lady Chu said is absolutely right. Over the years, I have spoiled Feng Qi rotten. I turned a blind eye to her outrageous act of forcibly abducting those legendary men, which fostered her lawless nature. Now that she has caused such a huge mess, it is time for her to bear the consequences herself..."
The King of Feng gritted his teeth and made up his mind: "I will strip her of her status as the eldest princess, banish her to the southern border to repent for the mistakes she has made, and never allow her to set foot in Xixia again."
Grand Preceptor You was greatly alarmed: "Your Majesty, the miasma in the southern border is too severe. The Princess has lived in the capital in the northwest since childhood and cannot withstand such heavy miasma!"
Chu Yueyuan sipped her tea leisurely, watching the Phoenix Kingdom's ruler and the Grand Tutor You's back-and-forth performance with a calm expression. Seeing that the two had almost finished their act, she put down her teacup and smiled slightly: "No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. I must give the Princess a chance to correct her mistakes."
The King of Feng hurriedly said that Feng Qi had already realized her mistake.
Chu Yueyuan changed the subject: "Furthermore, I have already promised Zheng Lu that I will take him and Zheng Yin back to Daqi. I ask that Your Majesty Feng make the difficult decision to hand them over to me for disposal."
Thanks to the pleasure-seeking Emperor Shang, the Great Qi court cultivated a large number of musicians who were proficient in music. These musicians were scattered to various places during the war, thus creating a golden age of music. When Zheng Lü taught Chu Yueyuan to play the xiao, he expressed their longing for the Great Qi through the sound of the zheng.
Chu Yueyuan did not want to leave Zheng Lu, with whom she had been intimate, in Xixia, thus giving the Phoenix King a handle against her.
Xixia spent a lot of money and manpower to train Zhengyin and Zhenglu, two outstanding musicians, but in order to quell the matter, the King of Feng readily agreed.
Before leaving, the King of Feng presented him with an exquisite box filled with natural gemstones such as agate, pearls, amber, and fire pearls. Judging from their size and quality, they were top-quality goods from the market. Any one of them could fetch a fortune at the Treasure Pavilion in Daqi.
Having abducted Xixia's most musically talented and handsome man, and also obtained a box of valuable jewelry, Chu Yueyuan felt somewhat embarrassed.
He who takes money from others will help them avoid trouble.
Chu Yueyuan summoned Jin Tong to inquire about what the Regent had done that day.
Jin Tong had just returned from delivering pastries to Lin Mu. Carrying the food box, she thought for a moment and said, "Commander Lin said that the Prince has been in Zhaoyang Pavilion all day dealing with the documents sent by Chief Lin and hasn't come out at all."
Zhaoyang Pavilion is located to the west of Yixian Terrace, separated from Qingyun Pavilion, where Chu Yueyuan resides, by a hill.
"Hasn't come out all day..."
Chu Yueyuan repeated softly, her delicate brows furrowed, her bright black eyes gazing at the waterfall cascading down outside the window, the strange feeling in her heart growing stronger.
Zhaoyang Pavilion.
Steam rose from the bathhouse, swirling and enveloping the man's tall, slender body.
Pei Muwei leaned against the white jade pool wall, scooped up a ladle of water and poured it onto his shoulders and neck. The crystal-clear water droplets rolled down from his slightly bulging shoulder peaks, slid over his firm chest muscles, lean waist and abdomen, and flowed over every inch of his muscular skin.
The scratches on my shoulders and neck bled slightly from the hot steam, and the movement of raising my arms brought out a subtle pain.
Fulu, who was serving by the bath, saw the scars and his eyelids twitched. He could guess who the woman was who dared to leave scars on the Regent without even thinking.
Although Fu Lu was a eunuch, it did not prevent him from being knowledgeable about sexual matters. The regent was tall, with long arms and a slender waist, and his whole body exuded a masculine aura that Fu Lu envied.
The young empress dowager, so delicate and tender, I wonder if she can withstand this masculine energy, or if she'll be overwhelmed...
Pei Muwei stretched his hand out of the pool and said calmly, "A bracelet."
Fu Lu quickly banished the random thoughts from his mind and hurriedly took out the sandalwood prayer beads bracelet wrapped in a silk handkerchief from the brocade box.
This is a Buddhist prayer bead bracelet that the young empress dowager obtained for the regent at Tanzhe Temple. The prince wears it day and night.
"You are not needed here. You may leave."
"This servant obeys."
As the carved doors opened and closed, the swirling steam in the bathhouse thinned, revealing a slightly raised, fresh scar on the man's right arm. The thumb-sized scar, after soaking in the hot water for a while, gradually changed from flesh-colored to transparent.
Pei Muwei put on the sandalwood prayer beads bracelet, then casually tore off the scar, his gaze lingering on a row of teeth marks on his forearm.
The bright red flesh seemed to be rolling around, which shows how hard that bite was taken.
Hot water cascading from the faucet created ripples in the bathtub. In the rising steam, a hand vaguely appeared, slender and delicate, white as jade, smooth as silk, enveloping him like the hot water in the tub.
The Empress Dowager's trembling voice, filled with shame and anger, rang in her ears: "You...you are being insolent! Let go of my hand!"
Pei Muwei closed her eyes. The similar darkness made the memories even clearer. The sound of flowing water mingled with the woman's increasingly rapid breathing, finally ending in a choked sob: "You bastard, you bastard! You've gotten it all on me..."
He raised his hand to wipe the water from his face, and when he opened his eyes again, his narrow phoenix eyes were slightly red.
The fair, delicate hands that seemed to rise from the surface of the pool were gone; it was all a false illusion, just like his false identity last night.
Then came the woman's stubborn voice: "I don't want to be your empress, I don't want to stay in the palace. If Pei Qingru wants me, then... let's be a couple for a while, asking for no promises, just for the pleasures of the moment."
The crimson tinge in Pei Muwei's eyes faded, replaced by a cool, deep gaze.
How despicable that woman was, forcing him to swear an oath with her life.
She would rather be his mistress than his wife. She was a rotten seed; even if he poured his heart's blood into watering and nourishing her every day, she would never sprout or take root.
If that's the case, why should he feel sorry for her?
When Lin Mu came to pay his respects, Pei Muwei had already changed into a white silk undergarment and a dark-colored embroidered gold jacket. He leaned against the high pillow on the edge of the couch, holding the official gazette and scanning it at a glance. His posture was languid, and the jacket shimmered with golden light under the sunlight shining through the window.
His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, like a majestic lion basking in the sunlight, and he asked in a calm tone, "What message did the Empress Dowager send you to deliver?"
Lin Mu bowed and said, "The Empress Dowager means that since the Princess has made a mistake and the King of Feng has already punished her severely, she should be given a chance to make amends. Now that Daqi and Xixia are friendly neighbors, it is unlikely that they will become enemies because of this. I ask Your Highness to stop reorganizing the troops and obey the Empress Dowager's promise."
Pei Muwei picked up the teacup and took a small sip, his long fingers stroking the delicate Ru kiln cup. He calmly said, "Do as the Empress Dowager says."
Lin Mu did not leave. He hesitated for a moment, not daring to disturb the Regent's good mood at the moment, and also feeling that the longer this matter was put on hold, the more distressed the Prince would be if the Empress Dowager really took the person back.
"There is one more thing..." Lin Mu secretly took two steps back and reported as briefly as possible: "The Empress Dowager wants to see Zheng Yin and Zheng Lü from the Feng Kingdom. She said she wants to take them back to Da Qi. She has already asked me to arrange carriages and horses."
A brief silence fell over the room.
With a loud crash, the Ru kiln teacup, which required seventy-two processes to fire, turned into dust on the ground in a single blow.
Lin Mu lowered his head, staring at the clean boot surface, and sighed inwardly how close he had come to disaster.
These boots were embroidered by Ah Jin after several sleepless nights.
The young empress dowager was also confused. This medicine should only be taken once to cure the illness. If the patient continued to take it even when they were not sick, wouldn't the regent be kicking the widow's door every time?
A man of stature like the Regent should do so openly and honestly, even if he were to kick down a widow's door. How could he use someone else's name to commit such a shameful act?
What a disgrace!
Pei Muwei pursed his thin lips and slowly twirled the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist with his long fingers. In less than a year, the bracelet had become shiny from being handled, and his skill in cultivating his inner energy had also improved day by day.
"I understand. Go and inform the Empress Dowager that preparations are made to depart tomorrow."
"Your subordinate obeys."
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The next morning, the weather was clear and cloudless.
The long procession of carriages left Linzhao City. The procession had more than twenty more carriages and horses than when it arrived. Cavalrymen from Xixia Kingdom led the way on both sides. The wheels left deep tire tracks on the ground, which showed that each carriage was loaded with goods.
The traveling merchants stuck outside the city began to inquire about it.
"The emblem on the carriage is from the Great Qi Kingdom. Has the Great Qi established diplomatic relations with the Western Xia?"
"Not only that, the two countries have also set up military camps in Qiulu Town, twenty miles away, and it is said that a lot of troops are stationed there to maintain the security of Linzhao City."
"So, wouldn't the border markets in Linzhao City be even more stable?"
"Yes, the market is going to be expanded. In the future, there will be no shortage of salt, tea, silk and porcelain from the Great Qi. We should hurry into the city and grab a long-term rental stall from the market office. Once the news gets out, no amount of money will be able to buy one!"
"That makes sense, hurry up, hurry up..."
Inside the carriage, Chu Yueyuan and Jin Tong whiled away the time playing leaf games.
Jin Tong played a card, saying, "This servant heard from Commander Lin that the Regent Prince intends to enter the capital before the imperial examination and plans to return by water. He has already sent Lord Shen and his men lightly equipped to Jingzhou to arrange the return journey. Your Highness, do you think this servant should prepare seasickness medicine in advance...?"
Chu Yueyuan was not surprised by the news.
During Emperor Shang's reign, no imperial examinations were held for nine years. The reason for this was that he used the hereditary appointment system to amass wealth.
On the birthday of Emperor Shang, officials in the court would present rare and precious treasures. Upon receiving the gifts, Emperor Shang would generously grant official positions to the sons of these officials.
Not to mention the sons of princes and second-rank officials, who could be granted official positions in the Six Ministries and Twenty-Four Departments through hereditary privilege. Batch after batch of royal family members and officials' relatives flocked into the court, and the number of officials granted hereditary privilege exceeded the existing number of positions. The Ministry of Personnel even had to add more positions for the surplus officials.
It wasn't until Pei Muwei took over the government and ordered an examination for officials appointed through nepotism, and subsequently dismissed a large number of those who had entered the government through nepotism, that a considerable number of positions were freed up in the Six Ministries and Twenty-Four Histories.
The imperial examination, which had been suspended for nine years, was held again. Upon hearing the news, the students who had studied diligently for many years wept with joy, eager to use the imperial examination as a path to success.
Pei Muwei rushed back to the capital to oversee the situation after dealing with the war in Beiting, which shows how much he valued this imperial examination.
Chu Yueyuan calmly played her card: "The Regent has not sent anyone to see me, so he probably does not intend to travel with me. Let's just take the carriage back safely."
Jin Tong wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, her voice filled with disappointment: "This servant thought we could build a large warship. Commander Lin said the largest warship in Jingzhou is a hundred feet tall and can hold a thousand people. Inside, there are not only teahouses, wineries, bookshelves, and chess rooms, but also a brightly lit stage for operas. It's practically a mobile Fanlou..."
Chu Yueyuan reached out and flicked her nose, laughing, "You keep calling me Commander Lin, it seems you just can't bear to be apart from him."
Jin Tong blushed and quickly rubbed her nose in denial.
After a moment of playful laughter between mistress and servant, Jin Tong gazed at the woman's charming smile and suddenly remarked, "This servant feels that Your Highness seems to have become even more beautiful..."
Chu Yueyuan dismissed it and played a card: "Sweet talk is useless, you'll still be punished if you lose!"
"This servant did not deceive Your Highness!"
Jin Tong is serious.
It's said that true beauty lies in the bone structure, not just the skin. Chu Yueyuan not only possessed exceptional bone structure, but her features were also striking. Her skin, even without makeup, was as white as snow reflecting the morning sun, and every smile and frown exuded an indescribable charm. Especially after that night, her eyes gained a touch of allure, and her shimmering dark eyes resembled peonies laden with dew, making her even more captivating than before.
Even Jin Tong, who spends every day with him, can't help but glance at him a few more times.
Chu Yueyuan stuck the long, thin strips of colored paper to Jin Tong's forehead and laughed, "I told you not to be so indecisive. You lost after only a few cards. You deserve to be punished!"
Jin Tong's face fell: "That's not fair! This servant isn't as smart as Your Highness!"
As the two were joking around, a burst of laughter suddenly erupted outside the carriage. Chu Yueyuan was curious, so she gave Jin Tong a wink.
Jin Tong immediately understood. She moved to the car window and reached out to lift the curtain a crack.
The sun shone brightly outside the window. Lin Mu sat on his horse, holding the reins. He bent over and teased the red-faced Lord Sun, saying, "No wonder when we were in Xixia, Grand Preceptor You would ask you to check the market accounts every few days. It turns out that you... are still as sharp as ever!"
A captain beside Lin Mu chimed in, "You know what, without his beard, Lord Sun has thick eyebrows and a square face, and he looks quite imposing. He's much more dashing than those painted-up princes. Grand Preceptor You has a good eye!"
These words drew a burst of laughter from the surrounding soldiers. Lord Sun's bald, old face nearly turned purple as he stammered in protest: "That woman from Xixia is treacherous and cunning...it was clearly that vixen who seduced me first..."
From the conversation of this group of people, Chu Yueyuan roughly figured out the whole story of what happened to Chu.
As the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, Lord Sun was responsible for finalizing the goods, prices, quantities, and other trivial matters of the trade between the two countries with National Preceptor You during his time in Xixia. During the negotiation, the two equally hot-tempered men refused to give in to each other, and the atmosphere became tense at times.
However, feelings are the most mysterious and unpredictable thing. Two people who initially disliked each other developed strange feelings for each other as they argued more and more.
At the farewell banquet, both Marquis You and Lord Sun drank quite a bit of wine, and then the old house caught fire and burned fiercely.
When Lord Sun woke up on his bed the next day, he found that his beard, which he had carefully maintained for more than ten years, had been shaved clean, and his back was burning with pain. When he looked in the mirror, he saw a line of words tattooed on his back: "You Xiuyuan's Favorite, Ranked Twenty-Three".
It goes without saying that Lord Sun is the twenty-third man of Grand Preceptor You.
"I, an old man, have lived a life of wisdom, yet I never imagined it would be ruined by a madwoman. My body and hair are gifts from my parents, which I would never dare to harm. How can I, Sun, bear such a disgrace and shame, and still have the face to live on in this world..."
After saying this, Lord Sun suddenly loosened the reins and tried to jump off his horse to commit suicide, but was stopped by the guards around him.
"Lord Sun, do not worry. I have an ancestral skill that can make animal hides look real on people's skin. This skill was used by my master to cover up the tattoos of those who had been branded. It can cover up the tattoos so well that they feel like slightly raised scars."
Physician Hu has been promoted from an eighth-rank attendant physician to a fifth-rank imperial physician. Although he has not changed his official robes, he is now riding a yellow horse, a rank associated with fifth-rank officials. He said with a smile, "Let me make you a piece of animal skin to cover your tattoo. I guarantee that your colleagues in the court will not be able to tell."
Lord Sun was overjoyed and abandoned his idea of proving his innocence with his death.
Chu Yueyuan asked Jin Tong to lower the curtain, her brows furrowed as if deep in thought.
In the next round of the leaf game, she lost several times in a row, and colorful confetti was stuck to her face and forehead.
Jin Tong was amazed by her own card skills, and sighed inwardly that the miasma in Xixia was indeed very effective on women. Her Highness had become more beautiful, and she had become smarter.
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