Chapter 521: Visit Chiling Palace! Is Your Surname Zhou?

In the Qianyang Hall, the fragrance lingers, like a spiritual snake that condenses and never disperses.

This is the [Hibernating Dragon Incense] offered as a tribute by the Northern Daxue Palace. It is made by grinding the "earth dragons" that have been dormant for more than three hundred years in the Daxue Mountain into powder and adding hundreds of kinds of medicinal herbs.

Not only are the materials used for Zhelong Incense precious, but its production is also extremely cumbersome. The secret method is passed down and it takes three months to make it. It has always been only for the palace.

"I remember that when I was still in the dormitory, the emperor's favorite was the Hidden Dragon Incense." Emperor Qin whispered, a rare smile appearing on his usually quiet face.

Back then, he was just a down-and-out prince, and most of his brothers looked down upon him. Only this imperial sister had a discerning eye, treated him well, and helped him through the tribulations of life several times.

Everyone says that the most ruthless person is the emperor.

However, Emperor Qin was quite affectionate towards his sister.

At that time, she left the capital and became a Taoist nun.

The Emperor of Qin had repeatedly issued edicts to various prefectures and cities to inquire about his whereabouts.

"Ten years after leaving the capital, Your Majesty's civilized and martial arts made the world prosperous, and he has defeated the late emperor." Qin Baichu whispered, but he could not hear the slightest joy of seeing each other after a long separation.

Emperor Qin glanced lightly and said with a smile: "There are no outsiders here. Sister Huang, just call me by my baby name. I still remember that time..."

"His Majesty!"

Before Emperor Qin finished speaking, Qin Baichu interrupted.

"Times have changed, many things, many people...are different."

As soon as these words came out, all the palace maids and eunuchs below were already frightened. Some of them even looked pale and lowered their heads, wishing they could find a crack to get in.

Going back ten years, no one dared to talk to Emperor Qin like this in Qianyang Palace.

"Are you still blaming me?" Emperor Qin sighed softly.

"Your Majesty is joking. Your Majesty is now as high as the Ninth Five-Year-Old. How can I dare to blame you?" Qin Baichu said with a cold expression.

As soon as he finished speaking, the old eunuch waiting next to him couldn't help but glance sideways, and his lips trembled.

Since Emperor Qin ascended the throne, he has never seen anyone dare to have such an attitude towards Emperor Qin, neither salty nor cool, showing a very obvious sense of alienation.

All living beings in the world, the country, the country, and the country are all in the hands of this Lord of Ten Thousand Vehicles. Looking at the palace, who is not trying his best to please and please?

Even though she is the most favored biological mother of the Thirteenth Prince, Concubine Chen is very cautious in front of Emperor Qin, walking on thin ice and not daring to make any mistakes.

It is simply unheard of to say something like this that could turn someone away thousands of miles away.

But even so, Emperor Qin had no intention of being angry or blaming him.

"Sister Huang, you should know that there are some things I have to do." Emperor Qin whispered.

"Are you coming back this time to vent your anger on me?"

"Your Majesty is joking, now is not the time when I was in the dormitory, I could hold your ears and pinch your waist and beat your legs."

When Qin Baichu mentioned the past, yesterday's scene seemed to be right in front of him.

When Emperor Qin heard this, he smiled, revealing a warmth that was rarely seen on ordinary days.

"At that time, the imperial sister took good care of me."

Qin Baichu's cold expression softened a lot and he looked at the pastries on the table next to him.

"I haven't eaten this swallow antler cake in ten years."

"I remember that this is the imperial sister's favorite pastry. Seven days ago, I ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare it."

The ingredients used in Yanrong cake are very particular. A small pastry requires at least thirty kinds of ingredients, especially the golden jade antler. It needs to be raised with nine-section jade ginseng. It takes seven days to collect two coins. Save twelve hours.

When Emperor Qin saw the Taoist nun picking up a piece and tasting it, he felt happy and the smile on his face became even stronger.

"It still tastes the same as before." Qin Baichu recalled.

"The imperial sister likes it, so I ordered the imperial kitchen to make some every day."

"Your Majesty is very considerate. In recent years, he has been pretty and has few desires, but he is not as fond of food as he was back then."

Qin Baichu put down the velvet cake in his hand, suddenly raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I plan to go to Chiling Palace recently."

As soon as these words came out, the smile on Emperor Qin's face gradually solidified.

"Sister Huang..." Emperor Qin frowned slightly and said nothing.

"What? Chiling Palace is a royal sacrificial palace, so it's normal for me to go and pay my respects." Qin Baichu said calmly.

"If the imperial sister wants to offer incense, you can go to Xuantian Temple, and I will ask the Supervisor of Ceremonies to make arrangements."

"Xuantian Temple!?" Qin Baichu sneered: "Is it possible that woman Ye Miaoxian went to Xuantian Temple to host it?"

"Over the years, she has been very secure in her position as the Palace Master of Chiling Palace."

The originally plain words had a hint of coldness, like the killing blow of autumn water, rippling people's hearts.

The atmosphere in Qianyang Palace seemed to be ice-cold. The old eunuch next to him had a trembling face and secretly cursed himself for being so unlucky to be on duty today. It was as if black smoke was rising from his ancestral grave.

"You came back with a grudge this time."

"Your Majesty, you should know my relationship with Zhou Xuan. He is dead, but someone is still alive." Qin Baichu shouted coldly with a loud voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, the palace maid and eunuch below knelt on the ground.

In the palace, that name was taboo.

Emperor Qin looked grave and took a deep look at his daring imperial sister.

"You came back with a grudge this time."

"Your Majesty, you should know my relationship with Zhou Xuan. He is dead, but there are still people alive." Qin Baichu shouted coldly with a loud voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, the palace maid and eunuch below knelt on the ground.

In the palace, that name was taboo.

Emperor Qin looked grave and took a deep look at his daring imperial sister.

"You talk too much today."

Qin Huang's voice was unusually heavy, and his eyes flashed with a compelling cold light.

"Your Majesty, don't you want to know why I came back this time?" Qin Baichu had no intention of stopping.

Emperor Qin frowned and remained silent.

"I'm back to settle accounts this time." Qin Baichu's cold eyes were like swords and weapons intersecting, showing fierce killing.

"No one who took action back then could even think of running away."

"When he dies, someone will be buried with him."

"Presumptuous!" Emperor Qin shouted violently, finally unable to bear it any longer.

Below, the palace maids and eunuchs who were kneeling on the ground were trembling with fear. The emperor was so angry that blood flowed like a river. It had been a long time since he had seen such a thunderous wrath.

Qin Baichu stood up, took a few steps back, and saluted.

"Your Majesty is tired, I will take my leave."

As she spoke, her green shirt floated, and she turned around and walked out of the majestic Qianyang Hall.

Emperor Qin looked at her retreating back, his eyes as deep as the abyss, but he didn't say a word.

At this moment, a little eunuch who was serving next to him came forward and handed over the calming fragrance beads very wisely.

"Your Majesty, the eldest princess often leaves the palace, and her etiquette is not complete..."

The little eunuch felt Emperor Qin's pulse and said tentatively.

As soon as these words came out, the expression of the old eunuch next to him suddenly changed, and he quickly shook his head and winked.

But at this moment, Emperor Qin suddenly stood up, slapped the table, and glared angrily.

"Using slaves to discuss masters! Arrogant rebellion! Nonsense!"

Emperor Qin shouted violently, displaying the power of the true dragon, which frightened the little eunuch to the point where he knelt down with a thud.

"Your Majesty, slave...slave didn't mean that..."

"Drag him down and kill him with a stick."

Emperor Qin gave an order, and two palace guards came forward and dragged the young eunuch out of the palace.

"Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, spare your life..."

The little eunuch cried out for mercy, his face as white as silk paper.

Emperor Qin was indifferent. The air in Qianyang Palace seemed to be solidified. Everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to take a breath.

Soon, the little eunuch's cry became farther and farther away until it disappeared.

"deliver an imperial order."

At this moment, Emperor Qin suddenly spoke.

The old eunuch next to him was shocked and hurried forward to listen to the order.

"Order the Minister of Internal Affairs to vacate a palace for the eldest princess to live in. From today onwards, no edicts are issued and no one is allowed to leave the palace."

The old eunuch's heart skipped a beat. According to the rules in the palace, the prince's descendants all built their residences outside the palace and could not stay in the palace.

But at this time, the old eunuch did not dare to say anything and just asked: "Your Majesty, I don't know which palace should be arranged for the eldest princess."

According to the rules of the palace, if an adult prince or other royal family member is ordered to enter the palace and is favored to stay, they will usually be arranged to stay in [Changenyuan], where there are seventy-two palaces.

If so, the eldest princess should be placed there.

However, Emperor Qin's feelings for the eldest princess were extraordinary, so the old eunuch just asked this question.

"Vacate the Fengming Palace."

"Fengming Palace!?" The old eunuch was stunned for a moment.

Throughout the ages, Fengming Hall has been the queen's dormitory, but Emperor Qin has not yet established a harem, so no nobles have ever stayed there.

"According to the order." The old eunuch hurriedly catered to her. He could see that Emperor Qin cared about this sister very much.

Even though he had just been hit, he never really got angry and still gave him such generous favor.

"Also, from today onwards, the eldest princess cannot leave the palace for half a day without any edict..." Emperor Qin said again.

But before he finished speaking, he sighed softly and waved his hand.

"never mind."

The old eunuch looked up, bowed, and bowed out of the hall.

…

The next day, around Chen time.

Zhou Dao then came to the palace. This was his second time entering the palace, and he was already familiar with the journey.

Pass through the [Daqianmen] and walk through the [Sword Holding Path], which is the [Sanyang Hall].

This is the main hall of the outer palace. All foreign ministers who enter the palace have to wait here. After careful review, the three halls and nine gates can finally enter the inner palace.

Zhou Daojing waited for two moments before Eunuch Li came.

"Master Xiao Zhou, I've been waiting for a long time."

Eunuch Li was still twenty steps away, so he stopped laughing.

"There aren't many opportunities to sit in the palace, so it's just a fun time." Zhou Dao said with a smile.

"Hahaha, Master Xiao Zhou is joking." Eunuch Li laughed twice.

Entering the palace and enjoying yourself is not something you can say casually.

"I won't sit down now. Master Xiao Zhou, please go with me."

"Can I still go in?"

"Your Majesty has a decree." Eunuch Li's voice suddenly rose, and his voice was raised an octave.

Zhou Dao saluted and listened.

"Zhou Dao, the special envoy of the Demon Control Department, protects the Thirteenth Prince and performs a meritorious visit to the sacred tomb. He is specially given a Fire Talisman Dan sword and a pair of jade Ruyi..."

Eunuch Li announced the list.

The gifts given by the palace must be of extraordinary quality, especially now that Zhou Dao has entered the realm of returning to the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Qin will naturally not give some ordinary things.

Apart from anything else, the Fire Talisman Pill Sword alone is a first-grade magical weapon, and its quality even exceeds Zhou Dao's previous Black Water Sword.

And that jade Ruyi is a kind of elixir jade trained by Xuantianguan Taoist priests. It is ground into powder and fed with spiritual springs. It can enlighten the true energy and is most suitable for Guiyuan realm monks.

In addition, there are 100,000 truth-reviving pills, as well as hundreds of rewards such as nine-star talismans, heavenly and earthly treasures, and treasures of monsters.

Eunuch Li read out the words one by one, and his sharp voice echoed in Sanyang Hall.

After a while, the treasures on the list finally came to an end.

Zhou Dao breathed a sigh of relief, but laughed happily in his heart.

This time he escorted Little Thirteen to the Divine Tomb. He made a lot of money. He refined the secret method of amplification, forged the dragon and snake sword, and became the master of the Peace Temple. He also received so many rewards for nothing.

"Thank you for your honor, Your Majesty." Zhou Dao bowed and took the list of documents.

"Lord Xiao Zhou, your majesty has given you a special reward and allows you to enter the [Qiwen Pavilion] for one day to read."

"Qiwen Museum!?" Zhou Dao's eyes lit up.

It is the royal library, and its size is more than ten times that of the Demon Control Division. It contains many ancient Taoist books, secret volumes of previous dynasties, and even many ancient sects such as the Changsheng Sect, Taiyi Sect, and Panhuang Sect. The picture scroll is hidden in it.

"Eunuch Li, let's go." Zhou Dao couldn't wait.

He is now stuck in the Guiyuan realm, and he needs to absorb the experience of his predecessors, understand the techniques, and hit the Chenggang realm.

The opportunity to enter the Qiwen Museum is much more precious than those rewards.

"There's no rush, no hurry. Master Xiao Zhou, please follow me to Cheng'en Hall to thank you." Eunuch Li didn't dare to mess with the rules.

When a foreign minister receives a reward, he must first go to the Cheng'en Hall to burn incense and bow his thanks.

Zhou Dao grew up in Ping'an Town since he was a child, and naturally knew nothing about these rules. Fortunately, Eunuch Li was there to lead him. Two hours later, he said goodbye to the Cheng'en Palace, accepted the reward he had received this time, and then entered the inner palace and went to Qi. Library.

"Eunuch Li, are there any big events happening in the palace recently?"

Along the way, Zhou Dao saw many palace people transporting all kinds of palace belongings, including food and clothing.

"Recently, a noble person has come to the palace, Mr. Xiao Zhou. It's best not to ask too much about matters in the palace."

Eunuch Li turned around and whispered a warning.

Zhou Dao understood, nodded, and said no more.

…

The palace is deep, and ordinary people will definitely get lost if there is no one to guide them.

After a while, Zhou Dao passed through many portals and walked through many long corridors, and finally arrived at the Qiwen Pavilion.

The three-story courtyard wall guards the Qiwen Pavilion in the center.

"Master Xiao Zhou, please go in. This old slave can only be sent here." Eunuch Li pointed at the inner wall.

This is also the rule in the palace.

"Thank you, father-in-law." Zhou thanked him.

I have to say that there are too many rules in the palace. He has thanked me countless times today, which is really uncomfortable.

After passing through the triple portal and entering the inner courtyard, the Qiwen Pavilion is truly revealed.

The building is nine stories high, with carved railings and painted pillars, and high eaves and teeth. It has a simple and primitive style, which is quite similar to the Nine Palaces of Jambudvipa.

"It's a royal atmosphere after all." Zhou Dao was speechless.

This Qiwen Pavilion is much more impressive than the library of the Yuyao Division.

"I hope I can gain something." Zhou Dao was full of expectations and was about to walk in.

"Huh? Is that you?"

At this moment, a soft chirping sound sounded, as graceful as a bell.

Zhou Dao subconsciously turned around and looked around. In the inner courtyard, there stood a beautiful woman in palace attire. Her skin was as white as cream, and her eyebrows were as charming as flowers. She looked like she was only in her thirties, but she had an indescribable charm and charm.

"You are..." Zhou Dao was startled, and felt that those eyebrows looked familiar.

"Kid, we are destined to meet so soon." Qin Baichu joked.

"Are you...senior!?"

Zhou Dao realized that this look and gesture was clearly that of the Taoist nun he met outside the city. The latter changed her clothes and looked even more stunning. Zhou Dao was stunned for a moment.

"You sent Concubine Chen's precious son back, and you actually got the opportunity to enter the Qiwen Museum. You are really lucky." Qin Baichu became interested.

"Kid, what's your name?"

"Junior Zhou Dao."

"Huh?" Qin Baichu's beautiful eyes suddenly surged with a glimmer of light.

"Your surname is Zhou!?"