Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 60 Killing Break Wolf

"Impudent." As soon as Wang Ze finished speaking, Gao Qiu sternly reprimanded him, cursing in his heart that even discussing the Emperor’s harem was seeking death.

Wang Ze lowered his head and bowed slightly to Gao Qiu.

Zhao Ji’s eyes slightly narrowed as he waved to Gao Qiu, indicating it was fine, then said to Wang Ze, "General Wang, what do you mean by that?"

Possibly due to the scolding from Gao Qiu earlier, Wang Ze realized he might have overstepped, but since Zhao Ji wanted him to speak, he had to finish:

"Your Majesty, due to the unique nature of the harem, the Imperial Guard cannot defend too closely, coupled with the eunuchs and palace maids coming and going, compared to other places, the harem’s defenses are prone to lapses..."

This time, Wang Ze wasn’t too direct, his words were more tactful.

After all, the palace was only inhabited by the Emperor and the people from the harem.

Civil and military officials did not reside in the palace.

"Your words do have some reason..." Zhao Ji pondered Wang Ze’s words closely, then said, "I only brought the Empress and Noble Consort Hu here, General Wang, who do you think is more likely among them?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ze became fearful and immediately knelt down, his voice trembling slightly, "I dare not speak recklessly."

"I want you to speak." Zhao Ji said in a stern voice.

Gao Qiu beside him twitched his eyelids a few times, thinking that he must speak with Wang Ze properly after this.

Why stir trouble by speaking ill of the Emperor’s harem?

Now you’re in trouble, aren’t you?

You should learn from me more.

Cold sweat broke out on Wang Ze’s forehead, feeling remorse within, and after weighing between the Empress and Noble Consort Hu, he slowly said, "Hu...Noble Consort Hu."

After speaking, Wang Ze lay prostrate, almost knocking his head on the ground.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji frowned and asked, "Why?"

"The Empress, when she came to Saint Emperor Mountain, brought only one eunuch and one palace maid, just two attendants. Since the Empress chose these two, they must be carefully considered, loyal individuals.

While the Noble Consort’s side has over ten palace maids and eunuchs, it’s harder to screen them when mixed together. Therefore, I believe the possibility of an insider in the Noble Consort’s palace is greater."

Wang Ze said.

Zhao Ji instinctively furrowed his brows and then asked Cai Si, "Prime Minister, what do you think?"

"I don’t manage the harem’s security, so I’m not aware of minor details and can’t analyze them." Cai Si expressed his opinion, and then said, "But General Wang’s words do carry some logic."

"Then start investigating from the Noble Consort’s palace." Zhao Ji said, glancing at Wei Xian, who was waiting beside him, "Wei Xian, you coordinate with General Wang."

"Understood." Wei Xian raised his gaze slightly and responded, then fell silent again.

Then, Zhao Ji asked Gao Qiu, "Grand Commandant, have the identities of those rebels at the mountain base and the assassins been determined?"

"Your Majesty, I’m diligently investigating. The current knowledge is that most rebels at the mountain base are calamity victims from Nanyang County, but the leaders and assassins are from the Black Shadow Killer Organization. They have the organization’s symbol on their wrists, are well-trained, and the only two survivors we caught ended their lives by poisoning." Gao Qiu respectfully said.

"Black Shadow..." Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji’s expression darkened, clearly having heard of it before.

Those remnants of Nan Zhou are clearly associated with this Black Shadow.

"You all may leave, Li Taishi stays behind."

Zhao Ji rubbed his forehead and sat down behind the desk.

When only Zhao Ji and Li Taishi were left in the study, Zhao Ji said, "Li Qing, can you decipher the Empress’s divination?"

Upon hearing this, Li Taishi’s body trembled slightly, about to respond with no.

Zhao Ji seemed to keenly sense his change and said, "I trust Qing will not deceive me."

Words fell.

Li Taishi immediately knelt down, his voice trembling, saying, "I lack proficiency and misread the celestial signs, I ask Your Majesty to allow me to retire."

Zhao Ji’s brows furrowed immediately, "Qing, what makes you speak like this? Qing’s divination is above the State Preceptor, and never has Qing’s divination been inaccurate."

"I truly made an error this time." Li Taishi’s body trembled violently.

"Then where is the error? Tell me." Zhao Ji said.

"Originally, the sky was dim, no celestial signs appeared, yet I saw the Seven Killers flicker. Hence, I spent a decade of lifespan to peer into celestial secrets, finding signs of union between Seven Killers and Greedy Wolf appearing near the General Star, with intent...intent to harm...harm Purple Micro..."

The Seven Killers, Greedy Wolf, and Army Breaker stars often reflect each other, yet never show signs of union. Such a sign between Seven Killers and Greedy Wolf is rare in ancient times.

The General Star represents the Empress.

Greedy Wolf and Seven Stars nearing the General Star shows intent to harm Purple Micro.

Doesn’t this suggest the Empress intends to harm the Emperor?

Yet she has already become Empress.

Her son has become Crown Prince, the future ruler of this state.

Her daughter was taken as a direct disciple by the State Preceptor.

With such honor, how could she be associated with Seven Killers and Greedy Wolf to harm the Emperor?

Thus, doesn’t Li Taishi think he made an error?

Zhao Ji absorbed this information, his face turning dark, veins bulging on his hands, and a cold killing intent emanating from him.

After a brief moment, the killing intent retracted, Zhao Ji showed a smile, saying, "It seems Qing truly made an error. However, the Imperial Court currently needs talents, Qing should abandon the thought of retiring."

"But I..."

"Even skilled people make mistakes. Qing occasionally errs, it’s understandable." Zhao Ji smiled, "I will keep this secret for you, no third person will know."

"Thank Your Majesty."

"Hm, you may leave first."

"Understood."

...

After Li Taishi left, Zhao Ji angrily swept everything off the desk onto the floor.

Seven Killers and Greedy Wolf have always been stars related to generals, holding armies in their hands.

In Zhao Ji’s mind, Seven Killers and Greedy Wolf correspond to Xiao Yunqi and Huangfu Hao.

As for the nearing union.

The Huangfu Family and Xiao Family have been intertwined through marriage for generations.

Aren’t they close to union?

As for the impending chaos.

Perhaps they brought it upon him.

He must plan ahead.

"Wei Xian." Zhao Ji calmed his mood and called out to the outside of the hall.

...

Elsewhere.

"Damn Fake Eunuch, I’ll definitely show you when I get a chance."

"Hiss..."

In the vast bedchamber, hot steam wafted.

In the wooden tub, there’s a stunning beauty whose jade hands skimmed the water, her rage enough to weigh several thousand pounds.

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