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Chapter 16: Seeking Help from Empress Jingli!
Chapter 16: Seeking Help from Empress Jingli!
An hour later, Qi Yuan was panting heavily.
After confirming that no one was around, he laid down in a valley.
"This isn't a game, it's a matter of life and death!"
He had only killed a dozen Yi Guan Demons in a remote area, but hundreds, even thousands, of them immediately surrounded him.
He kept running, expending tremendous effort, before finally managing to escape.
Qi Yuan sat up, his face filled with confusion, "How did the other Yi Guan Demons find me?"
He was perplexed.
"Could it be that all Yi Guan Demons share the same perception?"
Qi Yuan recalled the insect race he had seen in a manga before.
In that manga, the insect race was controlled by a single queen, all connected by the same system.
"If that's the case, then it's troublesome!"
If so, Qi Yuan's plan to divide and conquer would be ineffective.
He was deeply troubled.
This game map was more challenging to clear than he had imagined.
"How about I seek help from Jingli? Maybe she has some gaming tips."
Qi Yuan sent a message: "There are just too many Yi Guan Demons in Yi Guan Prohibition. Today, I saw a forest where all the trees were hanging petticoats. The scene was so astonishing; if I had captured it on my phone and posted it online, it would have gone viral!"
"I encountered some issues while hunting Yi Guan Demons today."
Qi Yuan described the problems he faced and sent the message.
"If you have any guides, please send them to me for reference. I'd be extremely grateful!"
...
"Chancellor, Her Majesty has returned to the palace," a man in a long robe said respectfully, "The men we sent are gone."
Sima Ting was playing chess when he heard this. He smiled but didn't respond to the robed man. Instead, he spoke to the official he was playing with, "Bo Zhang, are you sure you want to place your piece there and let me capture it? My pieces are connected, forming a network of true eyes. The game is already lost for you."
Hearing this, the official flattered him, "Your subordinate's chess skills are far inferior to the Chancellor's. With the tide turned, I can only capture your pieces one by one."
Sima Ting laughed heartily.
Empress Jingli was like a black piece on the chessboard, with no escape.
A cornered beast fights desperately, but death is only a matter of time.
The official took the opportunity to say, "Six days from now, when Lady Qin is defeated, we will attack together. By then, Nan Qian will be under the Chancellor's control."
Chancellor Sima Ting's eyes shone with amusement at these words.
Although Nan Qian Kingdom was already under his control, it was not the same as having it rightfully and openly.
...
Empress Jingli was in high spirits.
She had just met with Aunt Qin and gifted her the Nine-Petal Brocade, a supreme herb.
With this herb, Aunt Qin's injuries would be as good as healed, and she might even enter the Supreme Emperor realm! This was undoubtedly uplifting news for Jingli.
In a world where might is right, having another Imperial Rank powerhouse meant she had a better chance against Sima Ting.
And the one who brought her all this was Qi Yuan.
Thinking of Qi Yuan, her emotions were mixed.
At that moment, Crystal Jade Tide glowed again.
She took out the Crystal Jade Tide and felt even more delighted. She carefully read the contents, paying close attention to every word, more focused than when reading imperial edicts.
When she read about Qi Yuan's danger in Yi Guan Prohibition, her heart raced.
Seeing the trees in Yi Guan Prohibition adorned with petticoats, a smile appeared on her face.
"Information about Yi Guan Prohibition?"
Upon seeing Qi Yuan's plea for help, she immediately took it to heart.
"I'll look for information about Yi Guan Prohibition right away. Be careful until we find something."
"Oh, thank you for your concern."
Qi Yuan's reply was swift.
"Let me tell you, the demons in Yi Guan Prohibition are so unique..."
Qi Yuan went on enthusiastically.
Jingli listened attentively.
At this moment, she wasn't the empress, and Qi Yuan wasn't the mysterious and powerful master in her eyes. They were just old friends, confidants who could share their thoughts.
Half an hour later, Jingli flipped through the books on the jade throne, her brows furrowed.
Before her was a thin volume, and the records within regarding the Yi Guan Prohibition were scant, consisting of only a few pages.
Moreover, these introductions were all common knowledge, providing no help to Qi Yuan.
"Summon Scholar Dong Shishun from the Wenyuan Pavilion," Jingli instructed.
Scholar Dong Shishun of the Wenyuan Pavilion was one of the most learned individuals in the Nam Chien Kingdom.
Jingli, being of the same faction as Dong Shishun, hoped to obtain information about the Yi Guan Prohibition from him.
Before long, Scholar Dong Shishun arrived at the Luan Hall.
Jingli asked directly, "Scholar Dong, do you have any knowledge about the Yi Guan Prohibition, especially regarding the Yi Guan Demon?"
Dong Shishun hesitated upon hearing this.
The Yi Guan Prohibition was one of the Four Great Taboos of the Moonlit Continent.
...
Six hours later, Jingli left Duke Gong's Mansion, clutching a book.
After kneeling for so long, her legs felt sore, but her face was filled with joy.
Commander Hua Xian supported Jingli, her beautiful eyes brimming with anger. "Duke Gong is going too far! He knows that Your Majesty's leg was injured in the past, yet he deliberately made things difficult for you. Your Majesty is of noble birth, yet you had to kneel for three whole hours to pay respects to Xi Guifei!"
Hua Xian was both furious and helpless. During the previous emperor's reign, imperial power had already waned, and the Sima Ting had seized control.
Later, the Sima Ting exterminated the royal family and supported a young girl to ascend the throne.
None of the court officials took Jingli, the empress, seriously.
Seeing Her Majesty kneel for several hours, Hua Xian's heart ached.
For an ordinary person, kneeling for three hours would be torturous.
Those accustomed to luxury might even faint.
Even a typical adult would find it challenging to endure.
Only by actually kneeling for three hours would one understand the true agony.
Although Empress Jingli had cultivated, her strength was not exceptional, and her leg was injured. Otherwise, she wouldn't have embarrassed herself during her coronation.
For her, kneeling for three hours was also an arduous task.
"It's fine," Jingli said, hugging the book tightly. "At least I got what I wanted."
PS: The title of this book is a bit awkward. I might change it tomorrow, so readers, please take note to avoid confusion.
(End of Chapter)
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