dognovel Chapter 143 Secret Meeting in the Palace
Chapter 143 Secret Meeting in the Palace
"What do people want in this life? Your Majesty is in the highest position, surrounded by dragon energy, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people. I not only have the art of changing fate and achieving immortality, but I can also make your Majesty's face ageless and youthful forever. The worries of the world should be blown away by the wind, so why should your Majesty worry about it?"
When Baili Jingyao heard this, his heart was slightly moved, as if the old Taoist had seen into his deepest desire. But he secretly thought that he had never deliberately concealed his yearning for the secret of immortality, so it was reasonable for him to see through it.
"Master Jiang, your opinion is profound. I am very pleased. However, there is still a knot in my heart that has not been resolved for a long time. Can you understand the mystery?"
Jiang Nianwei said: "Your Majesty, imagine if you could transcend the mundane world and enjoy the blessing of immortality, wouldn't all the troubles in the world be like morning mist meeting the sun, naturally dissipating into nothingness?"
If he really could live forever, then it would no longer matter to whom the throne was passed on. It seemed that this old Taoist had indeed figured out what he was thinking.
Baili Jingyao had a hypocritical smile on his face: "Master Jiang's ability to read people's minds with words is truly amazing. I can't help but wonder, in addition to this art of fortune-telling, does the Taoist have more amazing abilities?"
In recent days, he has increasingly felt the ruthlessness of time. His once strong body is now showing signs of fatigue. He can only rely on those precious elixirs.
At first he did feel novel about Zhaiyue Tower and enjoyed himself there every night, but as he got older he only went there once every two or three days.
Tan Yangshuo once said that they were halfway to success, and if they could complete the remaining half, he would be able to achieve immortality.
Although he was looking forward to it, he also felt fear. If the Taoist Master Jiang in front of him who could call the wind and rain was really capable, then there would be no need to use Tan Yangshuo's method.
Jiang Nianwei suggested: "Your Majesty, you have a prosperous harem with many beauties. Some of the concubines may be fading away and their looks are no longer as good as before. I am not talented enough, but I would like to try to restore your lost youth and restore the beauty to your majesty with my humble skills."
When Baili Jingyao heard this, a strange light flashed in his eyes and ripples appeared in his heart.
Restoring youth is more than just a fantasy in this mundane world; it is a temptation to change one's destiny.
He thought to himself, could it be that the confidence revealed in the words of this old Taoist really has the ability to bring the dead back to life and keep one's youth?
"Since the Taoist priest has said this, I will wait and see. Tomorrow, I will arrange a test to see if what the Taoist priest said is true. As for tonight, Eunuch Chen has prepared a quiet palace for the Taoist priest to rest and recuperate. I hope the Taoist priest will not despise it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Nianwei followed Eunuch Chen and left the imperial study. She had just observed that there seemed to be no one in the study, but there were many secret guards hiding in secret places.
But this is normal, as royal family members will always train some death warriors around them.
If she showed any ill intentions, these secret guards would definitely take action directly, and it would not be easy to succeed overnight.
It is better to hide in the palace temporarily and gain the emperor's trust. Tomorrow is the key.
She let Baili Jingyao choose a concubine himself, which gave him the right to choose.
There are risks, but she is 80% sure she can succeed.
Eunuch Chen led her to a palace. "Master Jiang, this is where you will rest tonight. It has been carefully arranged to suit your taste. I have also specially arranged two smart maids and two caring eunuchs for you, so that they will be ready for your dispatch at any time."
Jiang Nianwei nodded slightly upon hearing this, and a trace of indifference flashed across her clear eyes: "Thank you for your concern, eunuch. However, as a cultivator, I have always been indifferent to fame and fortune, and I am not used to the red tape of the secular world. What I seek is only the word "purity". Only when the heart is free of worries can one realize the truth. Therefore, the arrangement of these attendants is actually redundant. I am enough."
If someone was watching her, how could she accomplish her purpose of coming to the palace?
When Eunuch Chen heard this, a hint of understanding flashed across his face, and he then respectfully stepped back half a step, no longer insisting: "In this case, I will follow the Taoist's wishes and withdraw the attendants. I only hope that the Taoist can find a moment of peace here. If you need anything, just let me know."
He could see that His Majesty thought highly of this Taoist priest, so he was very polite to him.
Jiang Nianwei entered the palace for the first time. She looked at the luxurious palace and thought about tomorrow's plans.
Fortunately, the palace was relatively remote, so it was convenient for her to move around.
Jiang Nianwei sat cross-legged on the bed, let down the bed curtains, and closed her eyes.
He looked like he was meditating, but in fact his consciousness had already entered the space and started to check the map of the palace.
After she memorized the route firmly in her mind, she slowly opened her eyes.
Baili Jingyao wants to live forever, and her spiritual spring water has such an effect, but it must be taken for a long time.
When I first tasted the spiritual spring water, I felt refreshed, and my whole body seemed to be filled with a warm and pure power. All the old fatigue and illness disappeared, leaving only vigor and endless energy.
She could use the pills made from spiritual spring water to deal with Baili Jingyao first, but now she had to gain his trust before she could start the next plan.
After doing all this, she was about to lie down on the bed for a nap, but she found a figure sitting beside the bed.
Jiang Nianwei was startled, but the moment she recognized the familiar outline, her anxiety disappeared.
"A Zhao, how did you get here?"
Baili Zhao sighed softly, "How can I sit still when I think of you being left alone in this palace? I have gone through so much trouble just to find out about you. Today, I heard that you behaved well in front of our father and responded calmly, which made him quite impressed. I am now a little relieved."
He just saw Jiang Nianwei sitting cross-legged there, and she really seemed to be practicing Taoism. He couldn't help but feel emotional. She had put a lot of effort into playing the role of this Taoist priest.
"Since you are here, you might as well lend me a hand. You have also heard that tomorrow I will restore the youth of an old and ugly concubine. Do you know which one your father will choose?" Jiang Nianwei asked with interest.
Baili Zhao heard this and shook his head gently, with a barely perceptible sense of helplessness across his brows. "There are only a few older concubines in this palace, and my father's mind has always been deep and unfathomable, and he has never revealed even a little to me. Why don't I let Changkong investigate it clearly, and I can tell you tomorrow morning."
"Okay, wait for good news."
Jiang Nianwei's eyes suddenly lit up. She was surprised to see Baili Zhao in front of her. It was the first time she saw him wearing the imperial court robes. The luxurious clothes seemed to give him an inviolable glow, adding a bit of solemnity and majesty that was rarely seen in the past, making him look even more upright and extraordinary.
"I never thought that our Ah Zhao, after dressing up like this, would be so dignified and extraordinary. He is truly a dragon among men, and his appearance becomes even more handsome." She smiled and spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
Baili Zhao coughed a few times, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "You sound like you're saying that I'm unruly and not like a human being on a normal day?"
"That's not what I meant, please don't misunderstand me."
Baili Zhao stared into her eyes and originally wanted to teach her a lesson, but when he saw her with a full beard, he just couldn't bring himself to do it.