CHAPTER 217: CHAPTER 216: PRINCE SU’S WRATH

"Empress, you have finally awakened? How do you feel, is there any discomfort in your body?"

Both Emperor Anqing and the Dowager went over, and upon seeing the Empress with a rosy complexion, sitting up without any major issues, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Empress, still with lingering fear, touched her own belly and exclaimed with relief, "It truly was thanks to Zhaozhao, otherwise, I would have been trapped in that mirror world. The images beguiled by the mirror demon were just too realistic."

"Just glad you’re safe!"

Emperor Anqing’s heart settled, and he said, "This is the first time I’ve encountered a demon; this time it’s thanks to Zhaozhao, and I will certainly reward her greatly. Not just with tens of thousands of gold, I will also grant her a piece of land."

"A piece of land?"

Yu Nianzhao moved away from Xie Jiuxiao and looked at Emperor Anqing with great interest, eagerly asking, "What sort of land?"

"I heard you built a temple outside the city, called King Yan Temple?"

"That’s right."

"I also heard you intend to build more temples?"

"Yes, yes, indeed."

"Thus, I decided to cater to your interests, directly giving you a place and finding people to construct it," Emperor Anqing said with a grand gesture. "What is a small temple? It’s hardly befitting of your future status. If you build, build it larger. There is some empty land far to the east of the city; someone previously wanted to build a temple or Daoist temple there, but I vetoed it. Initially, I didn’t want Shangjing’s vicinity to be filled with smoke and fire. But now it seems necessary, so I grant it to you, hoping you will protect Shangjing’s peace."

Emperor Anqing did this with his own considerations, not only to show the importance he placed on Prince Su and Princess Consort Su.

Furthermore, Yu Nianzhao had saved those around him more than once; regardless of how she acquired these magical abilities, she was the Xie Family’s good fortune. He had an inexplicable premonition that with Yu Nianzhao, the prosperity and peace that the Xie Family cherished would last for a long time.

"How about it? Do you like it?"

"I love it, absolutely love it. This gift hits the spot," Yu Nianzhao replied, her eyes shining, her eyebrows curved in a happy smile, clearly pleased.

"It’s what you deserve." The Dowager was also smiling, especially relieved after seeing that there was no harm to the fetus inside the Empress.

"Royal brother, rewarding for merits is just, but... don’t you think it’s really inappropriate to have tasked Zhaozhao with such a dangerous mission without even notifying me?"

Xie Jiuxiao frowned tightly, his tone containing hidden anger, "Letting Zhaozhao face the mirror demon alone, if anything went wrong, both could be trapped in the mirror world. Have you considered that?"

Emperor Anqing’s expression suddenly turned awkward, and he gave the Dowager a look, signaling her to explain.

The Dowager quickly averted her eyes, pretending to be invisible.

Once Xie Jiuxiao was angry, even she couldn’t handle it, avoiding was the best strategy, leaving the Emperor to figure it out himself.

Seeing the Dowager wasn’t helpful, Emperor Anqing coughed lightly into his fist, awkwardly saying, "We all unanimously agreed that only Zhaozhao was strong enough in Shangjing. In an emergency, she’s the only one I could think of. And didn’t everything turn out fine? Ziyin, don’t be angry."

Xie Jiuxiao retorted coldly, "Zhaozhao is my fiancée. Royal brother, you didn’t even inform me. If I hadn’t happened to enter the palace to report Ministry of Justice matters, I would still be in the dark. In short, what you did was very inappropriate."

Being sternly criticized by Xie Jiuxiao, Emperor Anqing, rather than getting angry, touched his nose and admitted his mistake, "Alright, alright, I understand. Next time, I will certainly notify you first thing, please forgive me this time."

Xie Jiuxiao’s voice was very dangerous, "Will there be a next time, royal brother?"

"None, none!"

Seeing Xie Jiuxiao’s gaze soften, Emperor Anqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

His gaze turned cold, glaring angrily at the mirror, shouting, "I never imagined that Nanwang Country would dare to such an extent, openly sending such a malicious thing into the palace, just to harm my descendants?"

"Guards, destroy both the Fengxiang and Dragon Presentation bronze mirrors immediately."

"Yes!"

"Wait!"

Just as the guards were about to drag the mirror away, Yu Nianzhao spoke in time.

"Zhaozhao, what is it? Do you want to keep this mirror?"

Emperor Anqing slapped his palm and said, "True, evidence needs to be preserved. But is that mirror demon still inside? Is it dangerous?"

"The mirror demon is still there, but don’t worry, she’s already submitted to me, not dangerous anymore."

Yu Nianzhao raised her hand, and the mirror demon Huawu appeared in the bronze mirror.

Her beauty was stunning, even leaving Emperor Anqing momentarily dazed.

"Is this the mirror demon?" Emperor Anqing clicked his tongue in amazement; even in his harem, he had never seen such a beautiful woman.

"I am indeed the mirror demon, but now, I am the adult’s mirror demon."

Huawu smiled slyly, her enchanting smile causing every man present, except Xie Jiuxiao, to have their hearts skip a beat.

She twisted her slender waist, parted the bronze mirror, and flew out, landing obediently at Yu Nianzhao’s feet, bowing lowly, "Master, I am very obedient."

"This... this..."

The sight left even Emperor Anqing speechless.

Every man envied Yu Nianzhao’s unexpected fortune.

Dongfang Chenyuan shook his head in disbelief, saying, "Indeed, only a demon could possess such extraordinary beauty. I never imagined the Princess Consort could not only dispel evil but also subdue demons. I can only say ’impressive’."

Only Xie Jiuxiao coldly glanced at Huawu, disdainfully saying, "Stay away."

Huawu rolled her eyes at him, purposely moved closer to Yu Nianzhao, teasing her hair, pouting, "This man is filled with Evil Qi, so much it would freeze even a demon, truly annoying! And he has your scent on him, could he be your husband? That taste... isn’t very great."

Xie Jiuxiao’s eyes narrowed slightly, coldly retorting, "Do you seek death, mirror demon?"

Huawu stuck out her tongue, hid behind Yu Nianzhao, poking her head out and teasing, "Ordinary humans can’t defeat me."

"What about me?"

Yu Nianzhao pulled her out, "Stop causing trouble here, otherwise, don’t expect me to help you find Liang Ziyu."

Hearing Yu Nianzhao’s words, Huawu immediately stopped.

"And who is Liang Ziyu?"

The name sounded undeniably masculine, prompting Xie Jiuxiao to ask with evident jealousy.

"It’s the mirror demon’s companion."

Yu Nianzhao seriously explained, "I just think, it’s not necessarily someone from Nanwang Country deliberately sent a demon into the palace. It’s needless to sacrifice Nan Guili’s involvement for no reason. Isn’t it a bit too stupid? Nan Guili hasn’t even left yet and has already exposed the fox’s tail for us to catch?"