Inside the Korean royal palace.
Inside the main hall, Xiao Tian, Han Fei Zhang Liang, Ji Wuye, Zhang Liang, Prime Minister Zhang Kaidi, the fourth prince Han Yu, and his adopted son Han Qiancheng awaited the judgment of King Han and Mo Ya.
The King of Han on the throne was not the real King of Han, but rather Xiao Tian in disguise.
As for Xiao Tian, who was with Han Fei, he was Xiao Tian's Shadow Clone.
"You have all made significant contributions to the successful rescue of the Crown Prince. Each of you will be awarded a thousand taels of gold and a hundred bolts of silk and satin."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"General Ji, you made a serious mistake in the matter of the Crown Prince, yet you only contributed half the effort in the mission to rescue him. What is the reason for this?" Xiao Tian, now disguised as the King of Han, retorted.
Ji Wuye's heart sank. Had the King of Han lost his mind? How dare he cause trouble again this time?
Does he really think he's the king of a country?
Ji Wuye held back, thinking of the mysterious Xiao Tian, Purple Orchid Pavilion, and the person behind the Ninth Young Master. Perhaps the current emperor was about to make a comeback, and there was some expert behind him to keep things under control.
Ji Wuye realized that the situation in Xinzheng City was serious.
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong! But I am unwell and it is truly inconvenient for me to come here, and I have only come here by forcing myself to come."
"I see. How is General Ji's recovery going? Is it serious?"
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I will be fine after a few days of rest," Ji Wuye said.
"Ding! Impersonating the King of Han, reprimanding Ji Wuye, World Fragment *1!"
"That's good." Xiao Tian, disguised as the King of Han, fixed his gaze on Han Fei and said in a deep voice, " Han Fei, although you have made the greatest contribution this time, according to what I know, it was two heroes who rescued the Crown Gouketsu."
"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case. It was my two friends, Xiao Tian and Wei Zhuang, who exerted all their strength to repel the remnants of the Baiyue and rescue His Highness the Crown Prince," Han Fei replied truthfully.
"Yes, Xiao Tian, Wei Zhuang, step forward."
" Xiao Tian, Wei Zhuang, you two have made the greatest contributions. I hereby bestow upon you an additional three thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold, and appoint you as the left and right commanders and deputy commanders of the palace guards."
Upon hearing this, Ji Wuye's expression turned strange. The King of Han was trying to seize a subordinate from his son.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Ji Wuye felt that Xiao Tian might be one of the powerful figures behind the Purple Orchid Pavilion and Han Fei. Getting rid of one of them would be beneficial to him.
In his eyes, the King of Han was nothing but a good-for-nothing.
"Your Majesty, I have no problem with it, but Brother Wei Zhuang and the Ninth Prince have a contract," Xiao Tian 'Shadow Clone said.
"I have no interest in being an official?" Wei Zhuang said calmly.
Han Fei was surprised that Xiao Tian had actually agreed to be the commander of the palace guards.
"Very well! In that case, Xiao Tian, you shall be the commander of the palace guards of my Han King's Palace, and you may assume the post immediately! I am a little tired, Commander Xiao, please escort me to rest. The rest of you, continue investigating the murder of the Qin State envoy and resolve it as soon as possible!"
"Ding! Impersonating the King of Han, bestowing rewards upon yourself! Hidden achievement completed! World Fragment *1!"
Then, the Prime Minister Zhang Kaidi and said, "Why does His Majesty seem so strange today?"
" Chancellor Zhang, what's so strange about that? Congratulations, Ninth Young Master!" Ji Wuye stared at Han Fei and couldn't help but snort coldly.
After returning to his resting place from a great distance, Xiao Tian dismissed the maid, dispelled his Shadow Clone, and returned to his original form.
"In this way, I can openly enter and leave the palace under my real identity, and wander around the palace without any trouble." Xiao Tian chuckled.
"That King Han certainly knows how to enjoy life. His room is decorated so luxuriously, and I wonder which concubine's fragrance it is, the whole room smells wonderful."
Xiao Tian began rummaging through boxes and cabinets, only to find that the King of Han's collection was not as valuable as his own wealth, and expressed his disdain.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived."
"Your Majesty, Hu Meiren has something to discuss with you."
Hearing the faint sounds outside, Xiao Tian was surprised and immediately used his Ruyi Divine Ability - Seventy-Two Transformations to transform back into the appearance of the King of Han.
"Beautiful lady, come in."
Hu Meiren arrived soon.
When Xiao Heavenly Eye first saw Hu Meiren, his eyes lit up. Unlike the thorny and dangerous beauty of the Tide Banshee fatale, Lady Mingzhu, or the enchanting Chao Nuyao, Hu Meiren's figure was no less than Lady Mingzhu's, and her temperament was gentle, graceful, and virtuous.
"Your Majesty, is there something wrong with my attire today?"
Hu Meiren felt a little uncomfortable under Xiao Tian's gaze and was very confused about what was going on with the King of Han.
Hu Meiren's pink halter top and thigh-high slit skirt, paired with a sheer veil that barely reveals her skin, perfectly showcased her figure.
Xiao Tian touched his nose and smiled, "My beauty, what brings you here? Please speak freely."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, to be honest, since Liu Yi's death, my sister has been weeping every day. She has no official position or salary and lives in poverty. I hope that I can bring my sister to the palace from time to time and find her a position." Hu Meiren's voice was soft and gentle.
As she spoke, she fell into Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian ran his large hand through Hu Meiren's smooth, beautiful hair, giving her a gentle head pat.
"Since it is a beautiful woman's request, how could I refuse? I grant it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Hu Meiren was overjoyed. She wrapped her arms around Xiao Tian's neck and immediately leaned close, her face flushed with the fragrance of orchids.
After accepting Hu Meiren's reward, Xiao Tian felt a little unsettled; this Hu Meiren was truly remarkable.
"My beauty, I'm a little hungry."
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment, I will go and cook for you."
"Get more. Seeing a beauty makes me happy and gives me a big appetite." Xiao Tian put his arm around Hu Meiren's slender waist, his eyes filled with laughter.
"I am overjoyed to see Your Majesty."
Hu Meiren was skilled at cooking, and Xiao Tian's wait was not in vain. After more than an hour, he had a big meal. Apart from not being able to satisfy his terrifying appetite, Hu Meiren's cooking was very much to his liking.
"Your Majesty, shall I spend the night with you?"
Hu Meiren's eyes were filled with tenderness and affection, and Xiao Tian was momentarily reluctant to refuse.
The next morning, Xiao Tian used the excuse of morning exercise to let Hu Meiren go home by herself.
"Your Majesty, I have been waiting for you all night."
As Xiao Tian was preparing to leave the palace, he heard the voice and felt a headache coming on. The owner of the voice was Lady Mingzhu, the Tide Banshee.
"My beauty, you've been waiting for me so early in the morning. I'm sorry to have troubled you." Xiao Tian chuckled.
"Your Majesty is truly heartless. I prepared a gift for you, yet you didn't even stay the night with me." Lady Mingzhu, the Tide Banshee, looked resentful and pitiful, which sent chills down Xiao Tian's spine.
Tide Banshee Yao knew Xiao Tian's true identity, yet she still...!
"My beauty, let's go inside and talk."
After returning to his palace.
"Your Majesty, how is Hu Meiren? Is she happy?"
Listening to Lady Mingzhu's words, Xiao Tian felt a headache coming on. Was this woman jealous?
"My beauty, why don't you keep me company tonight?"
Lady Mingzhu's smile deepened, and she placed a small bottle on the table.
"Your Majesty, while this cannot undo the curse, it can at least suppress its effects."
Xiao Tian was surprised.
"The beauty is thoughtful, but I wonder if Tian Ze will die suddenly after eating it?" Xiao Tian joked.
"Does Your Majesty not trust me?" Lady Mingzhu hugged Xiao Tian, nestled in his Xiao Tian, her expression resentful.