Shi Antian was brought into the palace by Feng Anan, tucked inside her sleeve.
She followed Feng Anan into the palace, consistently observing all the way.
She also noticed that sothing was amiss with Queen Jiang.
"It seems the soul is sowhat unwell, appearing sowhat weak."
Shi Antian pondered as she spoke, "Could it be that there are demons in the palace too?"
"Should I tell my sister about this?"
Feng Anan asked.
Shi Antian replied, "It’s better to tell my sister, otherwise if we make a mistake, our sister won’t be able to forgive us."
Feng Anan then took out a Communication Talisman and inford Anning about this matter.
When night fell, Emperor Shang indeed arrived.
Initially, Feng Anan appeared particularly distant and indifferent, but on the bed, she was extrely passionate, nearly drowning the Emperor in her tenderness.
After the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, Feng Anan hugged the Emperor’s waist and softly said, "Great King, this ti when I ca to Chaoge, I brought my brother along. I have depended on him since childhood. If I hadn’t brought him, I wouldn’t be at ease; yet bringing him along, he couldn’t enter the palace, and I’m at a loss on how to settle him."
Emperor Shang was stunned for a mont.
"Brother, I heard you only have one older brother, when did you get a younger brother?"
Feng Anan didn’t hide anything, she directly said, "I was adopted as the goddaughter of Marquis Jizhou a few years ago. Earlier, my brother and I fled to Jizhou and were rescued by Marquis Jizhou, who later adopted as his goddaughter. This ti, the Great King asked my godfather to send his daughter into the palace. I admired the Great King’s bravery, so I told my godfather I would voluntarily co to serve the Great King; my godfather also thought I looked better than my sister, and when sending a daughter to the palace, naturally the best-looking should be sent, so he let co."
This matter, Feng Anan couldn’t possibly hide. Sooner or later, Emperor Shang would surely find out. She might as well tell Emperor Shang directly; later, if soone uses this to make trouble, as long as Emperor Shang supports her, she is unimpressed.
Emperor Shang wasn’t angry.
Mainly, he liked Feng Anan very much; Feng Anan pleased him in every aspect, and she served him well in bed; there’s no way he’d bla Feng Anan.
Not only did he not bla her, but Feng Anan’s words instead made him very happy.
His big hand stroked Feng Anan’s back: "Then, the solitary king will grant your brother a residence first for settling down, and later the solitary king will give him a position."
Feng Anan quickly got up to express her gratitude.
When Emperor Shang fell asleep, Anning finally replied.
Feng Anan placed the Communication Talisman to her ear and listened.
Anning’s voice ca out: "Indeed, Queen Jiang seems off; she must be soone who has returned from the dead. Be cautious when dealing with her in the future."
Feng Anan’s heart tightened, reminding herself to be cautious in all her interactions.
Upon receiving word from Feng Anan, Anning still felt uneasy, so she simply stayed in Chaoge, ready to assist Feng Anan in case of any situation.
After years of planning, the main drama was about to unfold; if ssed up this ti, it would all be in vain.
anwhile, Yuanshi Tianzun called his Disciple over and handed the Investiture of the Gods to Jiang Ziya.
Shen Gongmao watched Jiang Ziya receive the Investiture of the Gods with a heart full of jealousy and hatred.
In terms of cultivation, he was more profound than Jiang Ziya; in terms of intelligence and craftiness, he was better than Jiang Ziya too. But why did his master choose to give the Investiture of the Gods to Jiang Ziya? No matter what, he was discontent.
With the Investiture of the Gods in hand, Jiang Ziya descended the mountain and returned ho.
At thirty-two, he apprenticed under Yuanshi Tianzun; it was almost forty years now, and his family had long passed away, leaving Jiang Ziya clueless as to where to go.
He thought perhaps he should try his luck in Chaoge.
He headed toward Chaoge.
Once in Chaoge City, Jiang Ziya wanted to find a temporary dwelling first, then figure out how to et so nobles and get recomnded for an official position or sothing.
He searched around but couldn’t find a place; after all, the housing in Chaoge City was really hard to find, even renting was quite expensive, and Jiang Ziya’s pockets were tight, without money to spend.
Wandering the streets, suddenly soone grabbed him: "Brother Jiang, is that you?"
Jiang Ziya turned to look; indeed, it was an acquaintance.
"Brother Song! You..."
The person who grabbed him was his sworn brother from earlier years, Song Yiren.
Seeing that it was Jiang Ziya, Song Yiren was elated: "What have you been doing all these years? It’s been so long since I last saw you. Co, co, let’s go to my house for a drink."
Jiang Ziya chuckled and followed Song Yiren to his ho.
Song Yiren took Jiang Ziya inside and called for his wife, Xu Family, calling a couple of tis before a voice from next door responded, "Heard you, heard you, calling the soul."
After a while, an elderly white-haired woman pushed the door open and walked in.
Upon seeing Xu Family returned, Song Yiren quickly said, "We have a guest; hurry and prepare so food and wine."
Xu Family also saw the guest and hurriedly smiled and spoke to Jiang Ziya: "Sit down quickly! The head of the house didn’t even give a heads-up; look at , completely unaware. Sit, sit, I’ll head to the kitchen and cook."
She wandered around the kitchen and then told Song Yiren, "Ms. Hu from next door brewed so good wine; I’m off to ask for so."
Song Yiren waved his hand, "Go, go."
Xu Family went to the house next door and returned shortly with a wine urn, followed by a beautiful young lady.
Upon seeing the young lady behind Xu Family, Jiang Ziya was montarily shocked; then his expression drastically changed.
He recognized that the young lady Xu Family brought back was a fox demon.
As he was about to inquire, unexpectedly, Ms. Hu smiled at him: "Mr. Jiang, how coincidental."
Jiang Ziya was montarily stunned: "And you... how do you know ?"
It turned out that the neighbor beside Song Yiren was Anning.
Anning comfortably sat across from Jiang Ziya: "Yes, I hail from Yingzhou Island’s Dayan Palace and have stayed in Biyou Palace before. I’m familiar with many Taoist friends from Yuxu Palace, although I’ve never seen Mr. Jiang, I’ve heard Yun Zhongzi talk about you and know a thing or two."
Hearing this, Jiang Ziya relaxed: "Excuse , turns out you are a fellow Taoist from Dayan Palace."
He knew about Yuanshi Tianzun’s fourth brother whose Dao site was Dayan Palace. Upon hearing Anning was from Dayan Palace, he realized she was one of his own.
Anning smiled: "Since a fellow Taoist is here, how about joining for a al at my ho tomorrow?"
Not refusing, Jiang Ziya accepted, and Song Yiren laughed: "Turns out we are all acquaintances, so Ms. Hu must stay for dinner tonight."
Anning agreed, then rose to assist Xu Family with the al preparation.
Jiang Ziya frowned slightly, thinking to himself that Chaoge was about to experience turmoil. Otherwise, why would people from Dayan Palace co to Chaoge?
After dinner, Anning invited Jiang Ziya over for a chat, and Jiang Ziya went along.
Anning said to him, "Since Mr. Jiang has also arrived in Chaoge, there’s a matter I must tell you."
Jiang Ziya raised his hand: "Please speak."
Anning smiled, "I ca to Chaoge primarily for my two sisters. Earlier, as I stayed at Dayan Palace, my sisters had no one to protect them. Once, they were bullied by a great demon and were injured, fortunately saved by Marquis Jizhou. To repay the Marquis for saving their lives, they paid him their respects, recognizing him as their godfather. This ti, the Great King summoned Marquis to send his daughter to the palace. Miss Su has soone she likes and unwillingly entered the palace; therefore, my sister volunteered to serve the Great King in Chaoge. Unsettled about her safety, I ca along too."
Anning’s words left Jiang Ziya feeling surprised and confused.
"Fellow Taoist, what is the origin of your sister?"
Anning did not hide anything: "She is a thousand-year-old pheasant spirit, but rest assured, my sister has never killed during her cultivation; she is compassionate and kind-hearted, simply wishing to assist Miss Su through the upcoming twenty years or so, never entertaining other thoughts. I guarantee she will not harm anyone."
Upon hearing Anning’s pledge, Jiang Ziya had nothing more to say.
Could he say it’s impossible?
If he did say that, it would offend Dayan Palace.
With his cultivation level, not ntioning the Lord of Dayan Palace, he couldn’t even confront the fox demon before him.
Besides, observing Anning full of Spiritual Energy and pure deanor, he knew she never killed, bearing no blood debt. Presumably, her sister must be similar.
"Alright, I understand this matter, I will not trouble your sister."
Jiang Ziya agreed, and Anning internally sighed in relief.
She feared Jiang Ziya would be the kind who staunchly believed demons must be eradicated. If he were, she’d have to exert more effort.
"I offer my pre-thanks for sparing my sister." Anning bowed her hands graciously.
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