438 Medicine Hall, Unstable
Jingzhai listened quietly, then said softly, "Grandma Hong, please speak freely."
Granny Hong coughed lightly, a hint of embarrassment on her face, and continued, "Last time Young Master He came, he made quite a commotion."
Many things happened that night. General Yun was injured, and Eunuch Shi and the old Taoist priest outside the city also died.
She nodded gently, without asking any questions or disturbing her, and waited for Grandma Hong to continue.
Elder Hua had previously gifted the pills to General Yun. Inside the Pill Hall, many people were watching, and naturally, some harbored resentment.
The circumstances surrounding Elder Hua's accidental alchemy are difficult to predict. It appears to be an accident, but we don't know much about alchemy itself. Elder Hua's alchemy skills are generally reliable.
When I visited secretly last time, Mr. Hua frankly stated that this matter was unexpected. I truly do not know whether it is true or not.
His eldest daughter is only fourteen or fifteen years old, and his youngest son is only seven or eight years old. Although both of them are exceptionally talented, they are not yet capable of handling important matters.
If Elder Hua dies, the Pill Hall will likely reclaim the venue. This is understandable, given the Pill Hall's abundant resources and the large number of people waiting for its return.
Elder Hua intended to find a safe haven for his children, preventing them from participating in the struggle for the Pill Hall. Although he had several disciples, few were talented, and their cultivation levels were not particularly high.
With Miss Hua away these days, I'm finding it difficult to make a decision right now. Besides, Elder Hua should be able to hold on for a while longer.
Furthermore, General Yun paid a visit a few days ago, which calmed the others down a bit.
Jingzhai sighed and nodded, "Old Hua and we have a history. If Old Hua is willing to entrust his children to us, we will naturally do our best to ensure their safety."
As for alchemy, I can try my best to arrange it for them in the future, if they are willing.
If you're unwilling, I won't force you.
Granny Hong said in a low voice, "Yes, Miss, but doing so might offend other factions."
After all, some people in the Pill Hall were eager to learn about Elder Hua's alchemy skills, especially the Heart-Nourishing Pill and the Rejuvenating Pill, which were difficult to refine.
If Elder Hua's children were to leave with us, they would probably assume that these alchemy secrets have fallen into our hands.
Jingzhai gave a cold laugh, 'If the Pill Palace is well-informed, they should stop bothering us from today onwards.'
Even if it were truly in our hands, so what?
This dynasty isn't solely reliant on the Pill Hall for alchemy. Furthermore, talent is indispensable in the path of alchemy.
Granny Hong nodded gently and replied, "Yes, Miss. I'll go there shortly."
Jingzhai's lips drooped slightly, her hand swayed gently, and she said softly, "After we return, I will go with you personally. If Elder Hua is willing, I will take the two siblings away quickly."
"Yes, miss."
In the palace, the newly appointed eunuch Liu was dressed in a magnificent black robe embroidered with gold dragon scales, and wore a silver-threaded turban.
They meticulously inspected the hygiene of the palace, paying attention to every detail.
She wasn't as relaxed and at ease as Eunuch Shi; she was a little cautious, after all, Eunuch Shi hadn't been dead for long.
He died just like that, without a splash.
Today, the eldest princess is here, so Eunuch Liu naturally knows about it. He is well-informed, which is why he is a little afraid. If he is not careful, he might be beheaded in her anger, which would be a pity.
Moreover, this dragon-scaled outfit doesn't look that good right now.
After all, this urgent message came from afar, and it contained the news of a dead dragon, a dragon a thousand feet long. He had just reported the news himself, and he was so frightened that his forehead was covered in sweat and his clothes and underwear were soaked.
The eldest prince, still smiling, praised Lord He for his meritorious service in slaying the demon, saying he was truly magnanimous.
I must wait here for the eldest princess, and as soon as she arrives, I will immediately inform the eldest prince.
In the study, the eldest prince had no interest in discussing matters today, and had informed the ministers last night.
Looking at the urgent secret report in his hand, he felt a surge of anger, as if a fire was burning in his chest, which he could not suppress.
However, his expression remained unchanged, revealing no emotion whatsoever. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if he were watching a demon-slaying expedition, utterly loyal and unwavering, his inner turmoil unaffected by any change in his countenance.
A sense of weariness arose in Qian Shu's heart, and he sighed inwardly, "It was so much better when the Holy Emperor was around. If anything happened, he could follow behind and fight if anyone disagreed. There were no more constraints or hesitations."
I'm just being kind-hearted; why did I come out myself? I should have let someone else come. I was too impatient. Being kind-hearted just leads to more trouble.
A sense of unease lingered in my heart, yet I couldn't release it. The current situation was like a fog, and gazing at the blue sky, I saw layers of clouds, as if there were a thousand words left unspoken.
Thoughts drift aimlessly, like flowing water, when will they find peace? The vexation intensifies, like smoke and mist shrouding my heart, impossible to shake off.
You know, the Red King just appeared and is already dead, and now there's this Butcher. Someone who was someone we didn't care about before, someone with a bit of talent, has become a major threat in a short time.
The faint scent of spices offered no solace. Amidst the chaos of the world, it's better for the Holy Emperor to continue his cultivation.
These are matters of the royal family, and we must not utter a word about them. Whether it's the eldest prince or the eldest princess, they all share the same surname. We are, after all, outsiders.
Just a few days ago, Mingming thought it was just children playing house, just a kid fooling around. But now, in such a short time, the child is on equal footing with her, showing no fear whatsoever.
My heart is filled with indescribable frustration. Today, my aunt and niece disagreed, and I, that fool, even got involved. How utterly naive of me!
In the instant she understood, a thought struck her, and she whispered, "Your Highness, I'll be right back. I'll go see what's wrong."
Without waiting for His Highness's reply, he vanished from his seat in a flash.
The prince nodded slightly, without any suspicion, thinking that Uncle Qian must have something to do. After all, he had stayed with him all night.
The Crown Prince said irritably, "Your intelligence reporting is incredibly slow these days. We only have news of yesterday's events this morning."
The man in black spoke in a low, calm voice, "Your Highness, the dragon energy in the border regions has changed. And it's not just the border regions; the dragon energy has changed in other areas as well. News transmission has been slow, and we are currently investigating. Please forgive us, Your Highness."
The eldest prince's eyes narrowed, and he questioned accusingly, "The dragon's aura has changed; why wasn't this announced sooner? Such a significant matter!"
The man in black calmly said, "Your Highness, after the change in the dragon energy, we have been doing our best to investigate. So far, we have only suppressed the change in the earth vein power. Some remote areas, such as the City God Temple, are no longer subject to the restrictions."
Other things remain unchanged for the time being. The specific reasons are not yet clear, so they have not been informed to Your Highness.
It's possible that the last time the Red King attacked, it abruptly interrupted the earth's dragon energy, thus causing the dragon energy's binding force to decrease.
So far, nothing major has happened. The future remains uncertain.
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