Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 64 Phoenix Qi

While Chen Mo and Xiao Yunxi were chatting.

In Noble Consort Hu’s palace.

An investigation had also begun.

Unlike Xiao Yunxi.

Noble Consort Hu was very cooperative.

She even summoned the palace maids and eunuchs around her to wait outside the hall early before Wang Ze and the others arrived.

As soon as Wang Ze and the others arrived, Noble Consort Hu instructed them to follow Wang Ze’s words and cooperate well.

As a result, very quickly, the palace maids and eunuchs around Noble Consort Hu were all tested.

Among them, two eunuchs who had no witnesses yet had ample alibi evidence were listed as suspects, but their footprints did not match.

However, they were still not cleared of suspicion.

If they weren’t Noble Consort Hu’s eunuchs, they would have long been tortured with severe punishment to force a confession.

In the end, after some investigation, it was found that these two eunuchs were not insiders.

Watching a crestfallen Wang Ze, Hu Mei’Er chuckled softly, "If this palace were to also cooperate with General Wang for a moment."

"What is Your Highness saying, I wouldn’t dare," Wang Ze said humbly, bowing and then left with the eunuchs.

Watching the backs of Wang Ze and the others leaving, Hu Mei’Er murmured, "Did they just come to check? Luckily, I was prepared."

If at this moment Chen Mo were here and staring at Hu Mei’Er’s feet.

He would notice that Hu Mei’Er’s feet at this moment were somewhat smaller than what Chen Mo saw last night.

No, perhaps it’s not that her feet were smaller.

But that her shoes were larger last night.

...

After the search, Wang Ze immediately went to see Zhao Ji to report the results of the search.

As soon as he saw Zhao Ji, Wang Ze knelt down.

After all, he had said that the likelihood of an insider came from the harem, but now nothing had been found.

This was a serious offense.

And seeing Wang Ze’s current state, Zhao Ji understood, furrowing his brows and said, "Nothing found."

Wang Ze shook his head.

"Useless," Zhao Ji scolded, then said, "You made such a huge commotion, yet nothing was found, you’ve completely disgraced me."

After all, it was Zhao Ji’s command.

Otherwise, the people wouldn’t have dared to search the harem.

"Forgive me, Your Majesty," Wang Ze could only prostrate himself and beg for mercy.

The monarch before his eyes was no benevolent ruler.

During the campaign to eradicate Buddhism.

How many people were killed?

Not to mention those court officials deeply connected to Buddhism, none of them escaped fate, those who should be beheaded were beheaded, those who should be imprisoned were imprisoned.

Even the female relatives of these officials did not escape, as they were assigned to the Music Bureau under slave or prostitute status.

And when the Eastern and Western Bureaus were at their peak, which court official didn’t tread carefully?

Looking at the prostrate Wang Ze, after some contemplation, Zhao Ji said, "Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Wang Ze slowly stood up.

Then Zhao Ji and Wang Ze had a heartfelt conversation between monarch and minister.

Wang Ze was considered a new official and was one of Zhao Ji’s confidants.

After the Buddhist eradication, he was promoted by Zhao Ji himself from a Marshal to Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard.

After playing an emotional card.

Zhao Ji said, "After returning to the capital, since you have been ineffective, I will transfer you to the Personal Guard Infantry Department as Military Chief."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ze’s entire body trembled.

The Great Song dynasty established the Imperial Guard Department and the Personal Guard Department, with the subordinate institutions of Commander-in-Chief Departments and Personal Guard Infantry Department under Three Armies.

But the Personal Guard Infantry Department was under the jurisdiction of Xiao Yunqi.

Moreover, the Military Chief of the Personal Guard Infantry was the third in command of the Personal Guard Infantry Department, below the Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

Transferring himself to the Personal Guard Infantry Department as Military Chief, isn’t it obvious that he is to monitor Xiao Yunqi and the Xiao Family?

Could it be that His Majesty wants to take action against the Xiao Family?

Being Zhao Ji’s confidant, Wang Ze could still grasp some of his intentions.

But from being Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard to Military Chief of the Personal Guard Infantry, Wang Ze was being demoted.

But Zhao Ji’s words, he had no choice but to obey and dutifully responded with an acknowledgment.

...

After the harem was thoroughly searched.

At the quarter of the Hour of the Goat.

The formal return to the capital commenced.

In the Empress’s chambers.

Cai’Er had also finished packing things and was about to put away the Phoenix Seal when Xiao Yunxi spoke, "Chen Hong, temporarily entrust the Phoenix Seal to you for custody."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo was taken aback.

Although the Phoenix Seal was usually kept in Weiyang Palace, it was always under the care of Wang Ying, while yesterday it was Cai’Er who carried it, without having even the chance to touch it himself.

What now?

But soon, Chen Mo realized that an item as significant as the Phoenix Seal, Xiao Yunxi would undoubtedly not carry it with her but entrust it to the person she trusts the most, to be taken out when needed.

Evidently, now Chen Mo had become Xiao Yunxi’s most trusted person.

"Understood."

The Phoenix Seal was a crimson, square stone, measuring only three inches in size.

The Phoenix Seal was crafted by the Grand Ancestor of the previous dynasty using a stone stained with the blood of an auspicious beast from ancient times, and thus, the stone bore engravings of that beast.

As Chen Mo found a piece of brocade to wrap the Phoenix Seal.

The moment his hand touched the Phoenix Seal.

[Ding! The Golden Talent Pool has been expanded!]

Chen Mo paused; the Phoenix Seal was warm and smooth like water, with a fine texture.

But now was not the time for research, so he quickly used a piece of brocade to wrap the Phoenix Seal, placing it into his bag.

Carrying it on his back.

On the return journey, Xiao Yunxi even personally requested a horse for Chen Mo.

Chen Mo wanted to refuse.

Because he had no idea how to ride a horse.

Neither in his past life nor after his transmigration had he ever ridden a horse.

How would he know how?

Although he had ridden a cow before.

But are the two even similar?

Seeing the expression on Chen Mo’s face, Xiao Yunxi guessed something and directly requested a member of the Imperial Guard from Wang Ze to lead the horse, while Chen Mo rode on top.

Since Xiao Yunxi had gone to such lengths, refusing would be ungrateful, wouldn’t it?

In the end, he had no choice but to mount the horse, bracing himself.

His hands holding tightly to the reins.

This scene also attracted the envy of some palace maids and eunuchs nearby.

But Chen Mo did not appear to feel honored.

Instead, Xiao Yunxi’s act made Chen Mo feel as though he was being roasted on a spit, being forced into the spotlight.

Because eunuchs and palace maids were of slave status, they had no right to ride horses.

In resignation, Chen Mo could only lie facedown on the horseback, feigning a tortoise.

Simulating as he went. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Let others say whatever they liked.

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[Phoenix Qi (Golden): Phoenix, an ancient auspicious beast, it is said that Yellow Emperor ascended into heaven during daytime by harnessing Phoenix Qi. By selecting this talent, one can merge with Phoenix Qi, enhancing charm, and thereafter, amidst... three thousand, without losing vitality, balancing yin and yang... a technique of ancient immortals.]