The experience of living in the cold palace

Chapter 86 The second concubine with a favorability score of 100 ([-]st update, please subscribe)
'Save it for now, and it won't be too late to add more when you are sure to go to suppress the bandits. '

Li Xuan was not in a hurry to add experience points.

Anyway, the experience points remain on the panel and will not disappear.

It’s never too late to add more when you really need it!
No further thought.

After Li Xuan washed up, he went directly to rest.

During this period, in order to save enough money to buy lightning wood, Li Xuan had to start refining alchemy almost every day. In addition, he had to take time to practice, familiarize himself with martial arts, etc. It can be said that he was exhausted physically and mentally.

Nowadays, "Huangting Thunder Prison Sutra" has been completed and should not be improved in a short period of time.

Li Xuan can also relax a little and strive to be in the best condition to go to Guangning Mansion to suppress the bandits.

A good night's sleep.

The next day.

Li Xuan got up energetically, washed up, and went to the dining hall to have breakfast.

Nowadays, he can be regarded as a half-executive. Naturally, he doesn't have to rush as fast as before, for fear of missing the time.

After breakfast, as usual, he arranged work for his eunuchs and maids.

These tasks are basically the same every day.

Li Xuan has been a steward for so long and is already very familiar with it.

Just as he was about to go back to the courtyard to refine elixirs, Zhao Hao came over.

"Eunuch Li, I haven't seen you for a few days. You are getting better and better. I think your skills have improved recently." Zhao Hao smiled.

Li Xuan smiled and said: "No, you can't compare to Eunuch Zhao. I see that your aura is so deep that you are not far away from breaking through to the late stage of the Xiantian realm."

He knew that Zhao Hao had been in the middle stage of the Xiantian realm for six or seven years. If he was lucky, it was not impossible to break through to the late stage of the Xiantian state.

after all.

For example, the eunuchs in their East Factory had a casualty rate several times higher than other eunuchs, but those who survived had extraordinary abilities.

The probability of breakthrough will also be higher than other eunuchs.

Zhao Hao sighed: "Hey, I thought about it too, but it's a pity that it's not easy to open the extra-meridian acupoints. I've only found a few ways to open them, but I still have some skills to open them up."

The odd points outside the meridian are evenly distributed around the Dantian.

Since the Dantian is between reality and reality and is different for each person, careful sensing is required to find and open up extra-meridian extraordinarily strange points.

If you open the wrong place, not only will the acupoints not be opened successfully, but you will be injured.

It can be said that the late Xiantian realm is a threshold that blocks the vast majority of Xiantian realm warriors from the door.

Those who can break through to the late stage of the Xiantian realm are all martial arts geniuses.

"With Eunuch Zhao's natural appearance, it is only a matter of time to break through to the late stage of the Xiantian realm. Just take your time." Li Xuan complimented.

Zhao Hao smiled: "Then I'll lend you some good words."

Paused.

He continued: "Looking at me, I was busy chatting and almost forgot about the main business. The superiors have informed me that we will leave for Guangning Mansion tomorrow. Eunuch Li can make preparations in advance. He must arrive at Dongchang Camp at [-]:[-] tomorrow to gather."

"Are you in such a hurry?" Li Xuan's eyes flashed.

It had only been half a month since I last saw Wei Jingzhong.

It seems that the situation in Guangning Mansion is more complicated and tense than imagined.

Otherwise, Dongchang would not be forced to leave so early.

Zhao Hao smiled and said: "It's getting late. Countless sects in Taihu Province and even neighboring provinces have gathered in Guangning Mansion and are ready to go. It's just right for our Dongchang to go there now." .”

"When we get there, there won't be a fight over there, right?" Li Xuan was really worried that our trip would be in vain.

Zhao Hao shook his head: "Don't worry, it's impossible. The Black Wind Village has been able to occupy Taihu Province for many years. It's not just due to warriors like Qin Kun and others in the late Xiantian realm. More importantly, the Black Wind Mountain where it is located is easy to defend and difficult to attack. There is also a large mountain defense formation. If we try to break through, we will definitely suffer heavy casualties. These Jianghu people cherish their lives the most. If the imperial court does not send troops, they will not act rashly."

"Wei Gong has already negotiated with Taihu Province. Will they send troops to help?" Li Xuan asked.

Zhao Hao said: "Why does Wei Gong personally come forward for such a trivial matter? Have you forgotten who we are leading the team this time?"

"That's right. Then I'll go get ready and arrive at Dongchang on time tomorrow." Li Xuan said.

Although he has never met the deputy factory supervisor who led the team, it is said that he is a strong man at the master level.

His prestige in Dongchang seems to be very high. Both the former Dongchang stall manager Zhang and Zhao Hao are very convinced of this deputy factory supervisor.

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

Zhao Hao didn't stay long and turned around to leave.

Li Xuan thought for a while and went to Manager Zhang to talk about the matter.

After hearing this, Manager Zhang said with a smile: "Xiao Xuanzi, you have to take your time when you go out to suppress bandits this time. There are plenty of opportunities to make money, but you only have one life."

"I will follow Mr. Zhang's instructions, and you will definitely be more careful." Li Xuan bowed.

It can be seen that Manager Zhang seems to be in a good mood recently. It is expected that the superiors will issue a formal notification soon to promote him to the Chief Manager.

After resigning with Manager Zhang.

Li Xuan came to the area under the jurisdiction of his adoptive father, Eunuch Chen, and also talked about the suppression of bandits.

After hearing this, Eunuch Chen naturally told Li Xuan to be more careful.

However, it is unclear how sincere this is.

Ever since he comforted Lady Zhao last time, Eunuch Chen seems to have become wary of Li Xuanduo and is no longer as friendly as before.

The most important thing is that he secretly asked Li Xuan to come to the area under his jurisdiction, making it difficult for Li Xuan to see Empress Duanmu and the others.

At most, I can find an excuse to visit once in a while.

'Hey, rights, rights, this is a ruthless murderous knife, cutting off family ties and friendships! Li Xuan sighed secretly in his heart.

His impression of Eunuch Chen was actually pretty good.

If it weren't for Eunuch Chen's help before, he wouldn't have been able to solve the frame-up framed by Eunuch Xu and Zhao Fang so easily.

But now, the position of a general manager has made the two seem to be inseparable, which made Li Xuan sigh.

'Forget it, Eunuch Chen is just worried that I will steal his position as general manager. As long as the candidate for the position of general manager is confirmed, this gap should be eliminated automatically. '

Li Xuan didn't think much about it. Taking advantage of a rare trip to the area under the jurisdiction of Eunuch Chen, he quietly ran to see Empress Duanmu and other concubines and said hello to them.

"You've only been back for a month, are you going out again?"

Empress Duanmu was wearing an elegant palace dress today, revealing her slender neck, making her whole person more beautiful.

Li Xuan said: "This bandit suppression is a good opportunity, and we may get a lot of benefits."

When Empress Duanmu heard this, she didn't say anything more. She just reminded: "Shiyu has been working in Guangning Mansion for many years. She is very familiar with the situation in Guangning Mansion and even the entire Taihu Province. If you don't understand anything, , you can go to her, she is a trustworthy person."

"Yes." Li Xuan nodded, "When I get there, I will ask Miss Shiyu again to see when Simon Kingdom will come to rescue you."

Before, Shiyu had promised that she would find a way to rescue her within three months at the latest.

It has been two months now and there is still no news at all.

Li Xuan hopes that Empress Duanmu's favorability for him will exceed 100, thus activating special rewards.

Now, if you want to break through the 100 favorability level, you probably have to wait until Empress Duanmu is rescued.

Empress Duanmu smiled: "Xiao Xuanzi, why do I feel that you are more anxious than me?"

Hey, your Majesty is not in a hurry, but the eunuch is... Li Xuan said, "Isn't this because I care about your Majesty? I don't want your Majesty to wait."

"Don't worry, someone will be sent to rescue me from the palace." Empress Duanmu didn't seem worried at all.

"In this way, the little one will feel relieved."

Li Xuan chatted with Empress Duanmu for a while. He was afraid that Eunuch Chen would be too worried and didn't dare to stay any longer, so he went straight to Mr. Luo Ba.

"You are really stubborn and will die outside sooner or later!"

Luo Niangniang snorted and gave Li Xuan another hosta: "One of my father's students, named Bai Ziqiu, is a commander in Guangning Mansion. If Taihu Province really wants to send troops to suppress bandits this time, he should be able to Participate, if you give him this hairpin, he will naturally protect you."

Mr. Luo Ba still loves me... Li Xuan took it and said, "Thank you, Madam Luo. During this time of suppressing bandits, I will take a look at Black Wind Village to see if there are any seeds of spiritual flowers and herbs, and try to bring them back to Madam Luo." ." "Hmph, save your own life first." Luo Niangniang no longer cares about Li Xuan, sticking her buttocks out and watering the flowers in the yard.

Li Xuan was sensible and didn't bother him any more. After bowing to leave, he came to Zhao Empress' palace again.

now.

Empress Zhao was sitting on a stool at the entrance of the palace, looking calmly at the sky outside as usual.

There was also a palace maid standing quietly behind Empress Zhao.

Since Empress Zhao attempted suicide by hanging herself, Eunuch Chen sent a palace maid to keep an eye on Empress Zhao just in case.

When the palace maid saw Li Xuan, she quickly saluted and said, "I have met Eunuch Li."

When Empress Zhao saw Li Xuan, her beautiful eyes lit up: "Come in and sit down."

"Yes." Li Xuan glanced at the palace maid beside him, "Wait outside."

The palace maid didn't dare to ask any more questions. After saying "yes", she retreated outside the palace.

Li Xuan then accompanied Empress Zhao into the palace and said:

"I've been busy with a lot of things recently, so I can't spare much time to see my queen. I hope your queen won't blame me."

Empress Zhao's voice was gentle: "If you have your own business, go and do your business first. You don't need to come see me often, lest some palace maids and eunuchs see me gossiping, which will not be good for you."

What a considerate lady... Li Xuan whispered: "I recently left the palace and met Wang Wenliang, the third son of the Marquis of Huai'an. I was thinking, if I want to rehabilitate your father, can I start with him? "

"Xiao Liang?" Zhao Niangniang was stunned, and then sighed, "Hey, he is also a poor person."

"How do you say this?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.

Empress Zhao said: "Since Uncle Wang went to redress my father's grievances, he was transferred to Dongzhou Tianhai Province to manage the Tianhai Navy. His eldest son and second son all went with him, except for the one who stayed. Xiaoliang, he is equivalent to a proton now and can only stay in the capital."

When Li Xuan heard this, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

No wonder Wang Wenliang seems so arrogant and domineering, acting wantonly.

It turns out that there is such a relationship.

Are you deliberately disgusting me?

Or is Wang Wenliang deliberately pretending to be careless in order to make those who monitor him relax their vigilance and avoid being assassinated? !

After all, as a proton, if he shows outstanding talents, he will inevitably be hated by others.

Once someone plots against him, he probably won't even have the means to protect himself.

Simply pretend to be cynical, so that you can live a more relaxed life in the prison of the capital.

'If it's the latter, then Wang Wenliang is a very scheming person. Li Xuan thought to himself.

Empress Zhao asked: "Xiao Xuanzi, why do you want to start investigating my father's affairs from Xiao Liang?"

Li Xuan said: "The Marquis of Huai'an was fully involved in your father's affairs back then, and he must know a lot of information. However, I have no way to ask the Marquis of Huai'an. I can only do the next best thing and go to his son to see if his son knows anything. Insider information."

Since Zhao Feilong, the Marquis of Anyuan, was convicted of treason, Empress Zhao was placed under house arrest and was not allowed to see outsiders.

When Zhao Feilong was completely convicted, Empress Zhao also had her soul banned and was thrown into the cold palace.

Therefore, until now, Empress Zhao is not too clear about what happened back then.

Empress Zhao said: "Six years have passed since the incident. Xiao Liang was only ten years old at the time, so he may not remember much."

"You have to give it a try. It's a clue." Li Xuan smiled.

Empress Zhao nodded slightly: "Well, Xiaoliang and I are old acquaintances. If you want to see him, I can write a letter to you and bring it to him. Then he will know that you are entrusted by me."

"Okay." Li Xuan nodded.

Empress Zhao got up and went back to the house. After a while, he came out holding a piece of white paper that had not yet dried.

There are eight clear and delicate handwritings written on it: Seeing the words is like seeing the face, so I hope you will cherish it.

It was enough for Empress Zhao to let Wang Wenliang recognize that it was her handwriting. There was no need to write too much.

Otherwise, it will increase unnecessary risks.

"Okay, when I leave the palace next time, I will go look for the young Marquis and see if I can ask him anything. Then I will report to you, my queen." Li Xuan put away the white paper.

Empress Zhao pursed her red lips: "Xiao Xuanzi, thank you. If nothing can be done, stop the investigation and focus on protecting yourself."

"I understand, don't worry, my dear, everything will come to light one day."

Li Xuan smiled.

The voice just fell.

A line of text flashed before his eyes.

[Empress Zhao’s favorability +5]

[Current alchemy bonus: 10 experience points/hour]

"Ok?"

Li Xuan's eyes flashed, and he immediately showed joy.

It seemed that all the efforts in contact during this period were in vain. Empress Zhao saw that she was sincerely investigating, and her favorability finally improved.

This Empress Zhao is also the second concubine after Empress Duanmu whose favorability for Li Xuan reaches 100.

'If the truth about Zhao Feilong's case is revealed, Empress Zhao's favorability towards me will definitely exceed 100. '

After Li Xuan said goodbye to Empress Zhao happily, he came to Empress Xiao.

However, this time Empress Xiao no longer looked as radiant and charming as before, but instead seemed a little lacking in energy.

It's like recovering from a serious illness.

Li Xuan was startled and asked hurriedly: "Empress, what's wrong with you?"

Empress Xiao sighed with a plaintive tone: "It's not that you haven't come to see me for so long, I miss you so much that I can't sleep."

You can still tease me, which means there is no big problem... Li Xuan relaxed a little and said, "My dear, why don't I call an imperial doctor for you to take a look."

"No need, come here and squeeze my shoulders until I feel comfortable, and the disease will be cured naturally."

Empress Xiao stretched out and sat lazily on the chair.

She seems to be wearing a gauze skirt today with a very low neckline. From the back, you can see a large area of ​​white greasy.

After Li Xuan feasted his eyes, he started to squeeze Empress Xiao's shoulders.

Empress Xiao twisted her neck and couldn't help but ask: "Manager Li, you are such a busy person, why do you have time to come to my place today?"

"Well, I came here to tell you that tomorrow I will go out with Dongchang to suppress bandits. It may take some time before I can see you," Li Xuan said.

"Suppressing bandits?" Madam Xiao raised her head and looked at Li Xuan.

This action made her figure look even more plump.

Li Xuan looked a little uncomfortable when he was stared at like this, but he still told the story.

"There is such a thing. It seems that you are destined to Guangning Mansion!" Empress Xiao smiled, as if she had regained a bit of charm.

Li Xuan said: "This is in line with what the empress said before. Only when you go out can you have opportunities."

The corners of Empress Xiao's lips curled up: "The Blood Lotus Sect's activities in Taihu Province this time are not just to support Heifeng Village. It is very likely that a destiny is born. You have to be careful and don't become someone else's sacrifice. ."

"This time, a Grandmaster-level warrior will lead the team, and Wei Gong will also go there secretly. There shouldn't be any big problems, right?"

After Li Xuan said this, he felt a little regretful. It felt like he was setting a flag for himself.

"If we really fight, who will care about you? Do you think everyone cares about you as much as I do?" Empress Xiao curled her lips.

Li Xuan didn't answer, and kept looking at his nose and heart.

After massaging Madam Xiao, he left the area under Eunuch Chen's jurisdiction and returned to his own yard.

'Tomorrow I will leave for Guangning Mansion to suppress bandits. It seems necessary to complete one of the "Seven Killing Swords of Die Lang" or "Seven Star Steps of Tiangang". '

Li Xuan called out the panel, and after thinking for a moment, he fixed his gaze on "Tiangang Seven Star Steps".

(End of this chapter)