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The four horses drove side by side, and the large, jujube colored carriage steadily headed towards the Northern Desert. They were about to reach the last city, the Sleeping State, on the route that they had to take.

Before the destruction of the Shang Dynasty, Sleeping Prefecture was a silk exit in the southeast part of the Shang Empire. The race, appearance and language belonged to a foreign land. After the barrier of communication had been broken, marriage with the mainland, trade, business, school, and so on, the process of blending with each other gradually became commonplace.

Historically, the Sleeping Region had occupied the northernmost part of the entire continent along with the Merchant State. Although it was a small area, it relied on the Merchant State's magnificence to flourish, and together with the Merchant State's territory, it was known as the "Northern Desert."

The North Desert was a tall and steep region, with a large area of desolate desert that complemented the oasis suitable for human habitation. The unique climatic conditions and the year-round warm sunlight gave rise to a unique regional culture in the Northern Desert. The residents here were used to eating big cakes, milk, and fruits, and the sun was very bright, and they were used to going out with black veils covering their faces, dressed in simple clothes, and dressed in headscarves, bundles of hair, white robes, and boots; camels and cattle and sheep were important means of passage.

At this moment, Chaxianyu, who was rushing towards the Northern Desert with the rest, seemed to have a heavy load on his mind. She frowned as she supported her chin, her mind filled with thoughts of who the Consort Xiao was. Who is the Consort Xiao? When did royal father have a concubine called Consort Xiao? Chaxianyu recalled that not long ago, Shier Hong and Luo Rongji had mentioned to her that the Emperor Xun was infatuated with her mother, and that she was a pampered woman. Chaxianyu was instantly thrown into a panic, she could not explain what kind of anxiety it was, but at the same time, doubt and sadness filled her heart with grief and anger.

"Seems like it's easier to guard a relationship that has lasted for 15 years. Even though he was deeply in love with the Monarch, he still lost in the end without exception. "

Chaxianyu looked out the window in a daze, the horse hooves continued to gallop without slowing down, causing the human traffic to become more sparse, the trees on both sides of the road were sparse, and naked land could be seen everywhere. It was obviously close to sunset, but the sunlight was even brighter, and the entire carriage gradually got hotter.

Yu Er, the Northern Desert has a relatively high climate. It would be more comfortable if you change into this set of clothes.

Shier Hong had always been meticulous, seeing the sweat trickling down Chaxianyu's forehead, he took out a set of white robes from the hidden cabinet and handed it to the girl.

Chaxianyu nodded her head, obediently changing her green cloth clothes, putting on the light white robe, she raised her eyebrows and said in a surprised tone, it was true! Young master, it's not hot at all!

She looked at Shier Hong who was smiling merrily, then looked at the man in black who was still sitting with his eyes closed, and then looked at Master Unique Tong who had a calm expression and a cold aura emitted from his body. Am I the only one who needs to change clothes? Isn't it hot now?...

Luo Rongji sat straight and unmoving with his eyes closed, he suddenly spoke out. A person with weak martial arts skills would be confused and impatient.

Chaxianyu:...

Shier Hong laughed out loud, raised his sleeves to cover his lips, then patted Chaxianyu's head with his hand to comfort him gently. Don't worry about Yu Er, Priest Luo had gotten used to having his mouth broken, it's really bad.

On the contrary, I feel that in these few days, Yu Er has been training, getting up early and returning late to practice behind her back skills.

Chaxianyu's eyes instantly lit up, really, young master! I also feel that my martial arts has improved a lot. As expected, I still have to persevere in my practice to produce results!

who had been silent for a long time suddenly spoke out, Chaxianyu, when did you realise that you do not have any soul power, and that your talent is mediocre?

Chaxianyu was stunned for a moment, and immediately recalled, Hmm, probably because when she was three years old, her mother passed away … After royal father found out that I didn't have any soul power, she arranged for many of the most powerful men in Qin Creek to teach me martial arts. Either she couldn't remember or she couldn't use it, it was a headache for him …

Wu Zhiya's pair of yellow and green eyes did not have any emotions. He lowered his eyes and quietly pondered for a while, then thoughtfully nodded in Chaxianyu's direction. So it was like that.

Shier Hong and Luo Rongji trembled at the same time, both of them did not reveal any expression in their eyes, as they looked at the calm and composed Master.

Wu Zhiya did not care about the two strict looking eyes, his thin lips moved slightly, as he said softly, "Back then I took the initiative to seal in your body, just to protect your life."

Chaxianyu opened her mouth wide, muttering, Eh?!

You don't have to understand why. You just need to know that you have the qualifications to do whatever you want and win without a burden.

Wu Zhiya's expression, which was as cold as ice and snow that had been frozen for a very long time, actually relaxed slightly towards Chaxianyu. He curled his lips and gave the astonished girl a light smile.

Capital, Qin Creek Royal City, Qingling Palace.

Xiao Zhihe reclined on the cool mat in boredom, with her bare feet and unbound black hair, she stupefied looked at the two sides of the palace door without making a sound, as though she was staring blankly at Palace Maid s who were putting on airs.

Xiao Zhihe was so depressed that her teeth felt itchy, and her mind was filled with thoughts about the Emperor Xun.

Although she didn't want to think about the man who had done all sorts of things to her since the first time they met, she couldn't help but curse him, curse him, and mutter in her heart — because she, Xiao Zhihe, had never seen such a strange man ever since she was born.

Even if he was the Son of Heaven, he didn't have to worry about anything. However, he was too big of a figure like the Son of Heaven to be figured out!

Was he split in personality, or was he just acting too rashly? In short, since the last time he was so close to her, when she was just taking a bath, Emperor Xun had truly verified her saying that it was impossible to catch up to her. He promised that he wouldn't call Xiao Zhihe to sleep, and he really never brought her into his bedroom again. Emperor Xun was an enlightened ruler who checked through memorials and army records, worrying about everything and working hard personally. Every day, when he was busy with matters of the nation, he would not appear in the imperial harem of his concubine in vain. Now, Xiao Zhihe had not been summoned by the Emperor Xun for over a month.

The abominable man who had avoided the beasts for so long had suddenly disappeared, leaving Xiao Zhihe to remain in the great palace in peace for a long time before he realized that something was wrong.

Xiao Zhihe had to suspect if she had already lost her favour before rising to the top.

Zi Ling, come up.

The frail and frail figure of the Palace Maid casually waved towards the entrance of the palace. Immediately, a twin-ringed, clever looking figure of the Palace Maid stepped forward and knelt down, returning to the Consort Xiao, Zi Ling was there.

She flipped over and sat up, with a sorrowful look in her eyes. Zi Ling, your brain is the most active, quickly think of a way to get me out of here, I'm about to die from boredom in this Qingling Palace!

Zi Ling looked troubled as she replied, but the Empress … The Emperor said that without his order, no one is allowed to let the Empress step out of the Qingling Palace …

Xiao Zhihe wailed, he sprawled on the ground and stared at Zi Ling for a long time, before waving her hands at Zi Ling, saying that she was Zi Ling's master. Look, didn't they all regard the words of the emperor as a golden law?

Zi Ling obediently lowered her head and cupped her hands in a salute. The reason was because the emperor was looking down on the Empress so closely.

Xiao Zhihe scoffed coldly, her mouth was mumbling uncontrollably as she watched me closely. What the hell was he doing watching so closely! Am I a mouse? Would it spoil the rice bags in the imperial kitchens if I went out?

Zi Ling looked serious as she replied. No, the Empress would not gnaw on the rice bag. She only knew how to climb trees.

Xiao Zhihe:...

Xiao Zhihe felt guilty and hurriedly pretended to cough. MiMi pulled Zi Ling closer to the servant girl and whispered in her ear. Could it be that your Emperor has a habit of imprisoning his concubines? Then the one from before, what was he called … Even that immortal empress had been locked in the palace like this and was not allowed to go out?

Zi Ling shook his head and said seriously, "Are you referring to the Phoenix Empress Empress Cha?

Not long after the empress entered the palace, the emperor ordered the imperial relatives of the empress, the Seven Kingdoms and the four great clans to be informed. The empress had the same imperial authority as the emperor, and seeing the empress meeting with the empress, the empress and the emperor sat on equal footing, revered by tens of thousands.

Therefore, the Empress Cha was free to enter and leave the palace.

Xiao Zhihe's chin was almost hitting her chest, she clicked her tongue and exclaimed, who is this Empress Cha? It could actually make such a despicable man reach such a state …

Empress Cha was the emperor's most beloved woman. Other than the emperor, no one was allowed to catch a glimpse of the empress's face. Therefore, even Zi Ling had heard of the achievements of the Empress Cha, those mama with even older qualifications had also never seen what the Empress looked like …

Zi Ling had heard that some curious Palace Maid had secretly glanced at the Empress's neck while she was changing clothes and was killed on the spot by the secret guards of the Mu Clan who were secretly lurking in the shadows.

After Xiao Zhihe heard this, she could not help but shrink back as she fearfully asked, just how terrifying was this possessive desire … No wonder the empress died of depression and illness at such a young age …

Zi Ling panicked, and quickly raised a finger to her lips to keep quiet, shh — —! Empress! You can't just casually say such outrageous words … Then, she looked around and saw that everything was normal. She heaved a sigh of relief and lowered her voice to speak to Xiao Zhihe: "Consort Xiao, in this dangerous and deep palace, everyone knows that the matters of the Empress Cha are not to be mentioned so easily."

The Empress Cha is the most important person to the Emperor. After she left, the harem was emptied overnight, all duties dismissed, and all 72 courtyards in the Three Palaces were taken care of. You are the only woman the Emperor personally approved to stay in the harem after 15 years had passed.

Xiao Zhihe blinked her eyes, as if she had realized what Zi Ling was going to say next. Could, could it be that this Qingling Palace …

Zi Ling held onto Xiao Zhihe's hand tightly, her gaze fixed firmly on the lady's panic-stricken face, the Qingling Palace, was precisely the resting chamber in Empress Cha back then.