"How could I not trust my beloved consort?" Xiao Tian Xiao and stroked Lady Mingzhu Tide Banshee's head, then his large hand moved down and gripped her jade-like neck.
"I've gotten into character enough."
Lady Mingzhu felt short of breath, her composure thrown off balance by Xiao Tian's domineering and ruthless methods, her heart pounding like a deer.
"Your Majesty, please spare my life."
Xiao Tian grabbed Lady Mingzhu by the neck, lifting her like a chick, and tossed her aside as he stood up.
"I have important business to attend to. If anyone comes looking for me, you know how to handle it, right?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I understand." Lady Mingzhu's beautiful eyes burned with passion, and she smiled sweetly.
Xiao Tian quickly made his escape, fearing that if he stayed any longer, he would be devoured by Lady Mingzhu.
What a vixen!
Not long after Xiao Tian left, a guest arrived at Lady Mingzhu's place.
Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei.
"Cousin, what are you doing here again?"
Marquis of Bloody Garments stared at Lady Mingzhu and noticed a red mark on her jade-like neck, which appeared to be a strangulation mark.
"Has anyone been here?"
"Cousin, are you referring to the mark on my neck? It's a symbol of dominance," Lady Mingzhu sneered.
Upon hearing this, Marquis of Bloody Garments assumed that King Han and his cousin had probably taken some action before, so he didn't think much of it.
"I've come to bring you bad news. The King of Han has bestowed honors upon a mysterious and powerful figure, whose relationship with the Ninth Prince is quite unusual."
"As the commander of the palace guards, I have free access to the palace. If I'm lucky enough to encounter someone there, I'll try to find out what's going on."
Lady Mingzhu was surprised, for she knew very well that the real King of Han was long gone, and the King of Han was none other than that other gentleman.
"Your Majesty, are you trying to rule the entire dynasty? Are you perhaps the palace guards yourself?"
If Xiao Tian knew Lady Mingzhu's guess, he would be astonished! A woman's intuition is too sharp! Too excellent!
"Cousin, I understand. I'll try to probe if I have the chance. I'm a bit tired."
"Be careful." Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei departed.
At this moment, Xiao Tian was wandering around the palace when he unknowingly arrived at the ruins of the Zheng State's harem.
How did you end up here?
It was just dawn, and the palace was still dimly lit and lifeless, as the light could not reach it.
Wei Zhuang appeared in one of the corridors.
Xiao Tian looked at Wei Zhuang. According to the original timeline, Wei Zhuang was suspected to be a descendant of the Zheng royal family that had been destroyed. Wei Zhuang's purpose in appearing in Xinzheng City was actually to overthrow the current rule of the King of Han.
"As the commander of the palace guards, I naturally have to wander around. Have you eaten?"
Wei Zhuang walked up to Xiao Tian and asked, "Why did you decide to become the commander of the palace guards?"
"That's simple. Nightfall is home to the Blue Sea Tide Banshee, one of the Four Wicked Generals, who is favored by the King of Han. Since I've become the King's bodyguard, it's natural for me to create a barrier for you, to counterbalance the Tide Banshee's influence in the palace, and incidentally, it's also for another purpose."
Wei Zhuang's brows relaxed.
" Xiao Zhuang, aren't you curious about my purpose?" Xiao Tian pouted.
"Not interested, let's go to the Purple Orchid Pavilion." Wei Zhuang, holding the Shark Tooth Sword, walked towards the end of the corridor.
"Hey, I secretly sat on the throne for a bit, it felt so good."
Wei Zhuang paused in his steps.
"King Han, is that you?"
Xiao Tian was inwardly surprised, but outwardly laughed and said, "Are you kidding me? I can't possibly look that chubby!"
Wei Zhuang continued walking.
Xiao Tian's lips twitched. When talking to these smart people, you really can't say a single careless word.
" Xiao Zhuang, wait for me! Let's go together, I haven't had breakfast yet."
"You are the commander of the palace guards. Is it wrong of you to leave the palace for breakfast? Be careful, or the King of Han will hold you accountable."
"What's there to be afraid of? Who does the King of Han think he is? If he piss me off, I'll buy his position with treasures."
Wei Zhuang was speechless. If Xiao Tian really brought out many rare and precious treasures, perhaps the King of Han would be beheaded tomorrow.
The General's Mansion.
"General, Xiao Tian, the commander of the palace guards, has entered the Purple Orchid Pavilion."
With Ji Wuye couldn't help but sneer, "A foolish way of weighing things."
"Go down."
"Yes." Mo Ya turned and left, glancing at Bai Yifei, the Blood-Clad Marquis, gazing into the distance from the window.
"Should we remind Her Majesty again, lest she be tricked by Xiao Tian?"
"No need," Marquis of Bloody Garments said.
"Her Majesty's calculations are far more sophisticated than yours or mine; self-preservation is enough."
"Hmph! Hard to say. A woman is a woman after all. Back then, the Empress was infatuated with your beauty, but this Xiao Tian is far more handsome than you." Ji Wuye sneered.
"She is the Azure Sea Tide Demoness." After saying this, Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei left.
"Tiger, is the Marquis jealous? Hahaha!"
After pouring wine for Ji Wuye, Jade Tiger chuckled and said, "The Marquis shouldn't be jealous. If the Marquis had liked her in the first place, how could he have agreed to let the Lady enter the palace?"
"That's true. When it comes to ruthlessness, the Marquis is the most ruthless, hahaha!"
At noon, Han Fei was summoned by order of the palace; a new envoy from Qin State had arrived.
Xiao Tian couldn't help but chuckle upon seeing this; he, the imposter King Han, was definitely among them.
" Xiao Zhuang, Zi Nu Beauty, Jiji, I'm going to join the fun."
"Be careful not to provoke a fire," Wei Zhuang said meaningfully.
"Hehe, Xiao Zhuang, you really understand me."
Yan Lingji was surprised, wondering if Xiao Tian had Awakening some kind of attribute? And why did his relationship with Wei Zhuang seem a little unusual?
In the inner palace, the chief eunuch was extremely anxious, waiting outside the residence of Lady Mingzhu, the Tide Banshee.
"Your Majesty, is His Majesty not ready yet? The Qin State envoy is waiting, and all the civil and military officials will be here soon."
At this moment, Lady Mingzhu was the one who was more anxious.
She could turn down the search from Hong Lian, and even from other concubines, but at this critical juncture, she couldn't find an excuse.
"My Majesty, please show yourself! You're always so elusive, show your power today!" Lady Mingzhu said helplessly.
"Your Majesty, please let His Majesty out! His Majesty, please come out quickly!"
Lady Mingzhu was getting annoyed; that old servant had been shouting for an hour.
Suddenly, Lady Mingzhu felt an arm appear on her waist. She turned her head and saw a face wearing a strange mask.
"Your Majesty, you've finally appeared." Lady Mingzhu breathed a sigh of relief.
"My beauty has been wronged. Very well, you handled the situation very well and did not disappoint me."
Upon hearing this, Lady Mingzhu realized that Xiao Tian had been there all along, just watching her make a fool of herself.
"Your Majesty, you're so naughty."
"Really? Do you like it?" Xiao Tian gave Lady Mingzhu a gentle pat on the head.
"I like it." Lady Mingzhu's beautiful eyes were filled with affection, her heart pounding.
"Alright, I must go to court now."
In front of Lady Mingzhu, Xiao Tian used his Ruyi Divine Ability - Seventy-Two Transformations to transform into the King of Han.
Lady Mingzhu couldn't help but marvel at Xiao Tian's incredible transformation techniques.
"Your Majesty, are you a deity?"
"No, I am the Demon King, the Great Demon King of Chaos." Xiao Tian smiled wickedly and pinched Lady Mingzhu's porcelain- Bai Yu and tender face.