Chapter 112

Name：The Princess's Inner Thoughts Were Overheard by Her Emperor Father Author：
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Chapter 112

"The Earth and Moon Sect will allow the common people to live a good life. Jiu Xiao, you became an orphan because of the Jing Country's misdeeds. All of this suffering, your suffering, will soon come to an end."

The elder began re-indoctrinating the young man before him.

"Jiu Xiao, your death will not be in vain. Once the great cause of the Earth and Moon Sect is accomplished, we will build you a tomb with a memorial arch and burn offerings and roast chicken for you every day." The elder spoke.

Jiu Xiao frowned slightly in discomfort, his fists clenching gradually behind his back.

[Ding, indoctrination progress increased to 80%!]

[Ding, indoctrination progress decreased to 75%!]

...

[Ding, indoctrination progress increased to 81%!]

[Ding, indoctrination progress decreased to 76%!]

...

[Ding, indoctrination progress increased to 80%!]

Xiao Chuchu was woken up in the middle of the night by the system's noise, leaving her bewildered.

What's going on, the assassin is fluctuating?

Is he conflicted?

*

"Ahem, we'll depart in an hour."

The next day, in the imperial study.

As Xiao Yunzhou prepared to leave the palace, he stiffened when he saw the emaciated Xiao Luzi bringing in a tea cup.

"On this journey, we will visit the relief hall at Blue Stone Bridge outside the capital to comfort the elderly and children refugees," Xiao Yunzhou said to Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng: "...?"

What does that mean?

Why is the emperor repeating the destination to him again? Didn't he just mention it?

Wei Zheng was increasingly confused by Xiao Yunzhou's behavior and nervously said, "This servant has remembered."

Xiao Yunzhou nodded.

He was afraid the eunuch Xiao Luzi serving tea didn't hear, so he moved the note with the departure location and time written on it closer to the tea cup.

He didn't dare look directly at the eunuch Xiao Luzi, but soon felt a chill down his neck.

Hm? Killing intent!?

Xiao Yunzhou was startled, his right arm about to pick up the tea cup going numb.

Wait, didn't Qiu Li say the assassin's indoctrination level was already at seventy percent?

Previously, when this Xiao Luzi approached him, he didn't sense anything unusual.

But now, as Xiao Yunzhou looked up, he saw the tea's ripples reflecting Xiao Luzi's delicate yet tightly pursed, murderous lips!

Xiao Yunzhou's hand trembled!

Is... is this indoctrination task from the immortal realm going smoothly?

Are you sure the indoctrination level has succeeded by that much?

How is this person still wanting to kill him? With that urge to act!

Xiao Yunzhou held himself back, barely avoiding fleeing.

"Your Majesty, shall you change clothes now?" Wei Zheng asked obliviously.

She was the first to know about any new ingredients the kitchen acquired.

"Chaniang, you know the empress' father Lord Tong has started raising pigs, right? He sent the first batch of premium pigs into the palace yesterday, so we can have a taste today."

[Ooh, streaky pork, braised pork belly, pork loin~]

Xiao Chuchu's mind immediately wandered, unable to resist drooling.

[Pork loin skewers are really tender and fragrant, and the streaky pork cut into small pieces and threaded onto bamboo skewers, grilled until the fatty parts are crispy golden and the lean parts are chewy but not dry or tough~]

[Oh, and some garlic skewers to grill too, you can eat them directly or wrap them with the streaky pork in a clean lettuce leaf, the mix of savory, sweet, and crisp textures is simply perfect~!]

Xiao Chuchu imagined it and ended up drooling over herself.

"..."

Liu Chaniang smiled wryly and used a handkerchief to wipe the corner of the child's mouth.

"By the way, has the imperial decree conferring your title as a consort been issued yet?" Consort Min asked after rewarding the kitchen staff who brought in the pork and returning.

Liu Chaniang had also nearly forgotten and only recalled when asked, "They said to wait for the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to select an auspicious date for the ceremony."

"Indeed, the Emperor relies on this the most for cultivating his way," Consort Min laughed.

"Lady Chan, you're going to eat pork. How would you like it prepared - as meatballs or in a pork soup with noodles?"

[Woof woof woof lettuce wraps with roasted pork belly ~ Long live barbecue! ~]

Just as Liu Chan was about to respond, her daughter's excited voice interrupted her, forcing her to change course.

"Sister Min, why don't we try something new today?"

"Huh?"

"Last time at the Emperor's, I had skewers. Why don't we have the kitchen slice the pork thinly and thread it onto skewers today?"

Liu Chan looked at her daughter's increasingly bright eyes and pondered, "Recently, all expenses in the palace have been reduced, so we shouldn't be too wasteful with oil."

"Let's skip frying them. We can grill them instead, slicing the meat thinly with alternating lean and fat parts. We can use the pork's own fat and add some fresh vegetables."

"It's not easy for commoners to eat pork, so we in the palace should also be frugal. Let's not just eat meat, but add fresh vegetables to eat with the meat."

As Liu Chan said this, Xiao Chuchu and Consort Min's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Lady Chan, you are truly kind-hearted and thoughtful! That sounds delicious."

[Woof, my mother actually came up with this way of eating, heavens!]

As Xiao Chuchu danced and gesticulated, Cheng Qian, who had been busy since the Emperor left the palace, also found time to come with Xiao Luzi.

[Woof woof, big brother is here, quick big brother grill me some meat ~]

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qian froze momentarily.

Then he laughed, "Xiao Luzi, bring me some water to wash my hands. Today, I'll do the grilling, no one else needs to move."

Xiao Luzi hastened to comply.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, an agile figure slipped unnoticed onto a beam of the Chonghua Palace and became transfixed upon hearing those words.

Throughout the grilling process, this shadowy figure kept its head lowered, watching Cheng Qian's movements intently as he grilled the meat himself.

"Prince, allow me," someone offered.

"No need, I'll do it today," Cheng Qian replied, delivering some perfectly grilled skewers to Liu Chan and Consort Min's plates.

Some less attractive but still edible skewers, Cheng Qian handed to Xiao Luzi to distribute among the palace maids and eunuchs of Chonghua Palace, including Qiu Li.

The shadowy figure on the beam never left, its gaze repeatedly lingering on the skewers Xiao Luzi received.

[Ding! Transformation Percentage: 85%!]

Xiao Chuchu's mouth opened wide in an "ah" of astonishment.