The Complete Book of Immortals, Heroes, and Demons - Chapter 30 (End)

Episode 12: Supporting the Fallen / Chapter 7: The Mystery of Qianqian

Upon arriving at the palace, Li Longji saw Tongxia suspended in mid-air, seemingly dead. His heart pounded wildly. Looking at
Xin Xing, he saw that he was calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. Although he knew that Tongxia was faking her death, he
couldn't help but worry at the sight before him. He hurriedly said to Xin Xing, "Quickly... quickly put her down."

Xin Xing agreed, removed the ribbon from Tongxia's neck, and carried her to the bed. Li Longji went forward and saw that her
face was bloodless, her lips were pale, and there were still bruises on her neck. There were no signs of her faking death. He was both shocked and worried.
Xin Xing bent down to check Tongxia's breath and then felt her pulse at the side of her neck. He stood up and said, "Her Majesty has passed away
."

Liu Youqiu, standing beside Li Longji, said, "Her Majesty drafted the edict for Prince Xiang and strongly supported his participation in government affairs. It is clear that she did not
participate in the assassination of the late Emperor, nor did she conspire with Empress Wei to seize the throne. I originally wanted to plead for her life, but I never
expected her to do this."

Li Longji sighed and said to Xin Xing, "I entrust Her Majesty's funeral to you. Give her a proper burial." After saying this,
he left the palace with the others.

After a while, the heads of Empress Wei, Princess Anle, and some of Wei family's followers were presented to
Li Longji . Li Longji ordered, "Immediately close the city gates and conduct a full-scale search for the remaining members of the Wei family.
All officials and servants who have submitted to the Wei family should be beheaded without exception."

The uprising did not gradually return to order until dawn.

The following day, ten thousand Imperial Guards searched the area, and outside Suzhang Gate, they beheaded Wu Yanxiu, the husband of Princess Anle.
North of the East Market, they beheaded Wei Wen. Others, including Ma Qinke, Yang Jun, Ye Jingneng, Wei Jie, Wei Zhuo, Wei Yuanjiao, and Ji
Chune, were captured by the guards and beheaded at Anfu Gate.

Zong Chuke, however, changed his clothes, donned mourning attire, and rode a donkey, pretending to be carrying a coffin, attempting to sneak out of Tonghua Gate. Unexpectedly,
a soldier recognized him, seized him, and asked with a smile, "Minister Zong, why are you dressed like this?"

Zong Chuke naturally denied it: "Who is the Minister? I am just a commoner, on my way to a funeral outside the city." The
soldiers didn't listen to his nonsense, swarmed forward, dragged him aside, and beheaded him on the spot.

Thus, the Wei clan was completely wiped out. Since the first year of the Guangzhai era, when Wu Zetian began her regency, a full twenty-
six years . The Tang Dynasty was in constant turmoil amidst the chaos between the Wu and Wei families, only now finally achieving true stability.

Although the Yang family of Guanzhong participated in this operation, due to the swift action of the rebel army and the weak resistance of their opponents, all the
disciples returned safely without a single injury.

With the chaos quelled, the court gradually returned to calm, but Tongxia was absent from the palace, and the investigation into Luo Cha Ye Ji now
fell entirely on Xin Xing's shoulders.

On this day, Xin Xing went to court as usual, only to learn that the current emperor, Li Chongmao, had issued an edict granting amnesty to the entire empire, and had renamed Li Longji as Prince Ping
, concurrently placing him in charge of the Left and Right Imperial Guards. Upon receiving the news, Xin Xing rushed to Li Longji to offer his congratulations. As soon as they met,
Li Longji immediately asked in a low voice, "How is Miss Tongxia?"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "She's fine, of course. Tongxia has returned to her original appearance and is temporarily staying at the Yang residence."

Li Longji nodded repeatedly, "That's good, that's good. I was really startled by her."

Xin Xing said, "Tongxia is highly skilled in martial arts. Playing dead is a piece of cake for her. Brother,
you don't need to worry about her."

Li Longji smiled broadly and gently patted Xin Xing's arm twice, "By the way, what about that demon?"

Xin Xing shook his head and sighed, "It still hasn't shown itself. We initially thought it was possessed by Empress Wei, but we were all
wrong . Because of this, I must remain in the palace, determined to extract it."

Li Longji said, "That demon is so powerful; it's truly worrying to think that you alone can manage in the palace."

Xin Xing smiled, "Previously..." Shi Tongxia was also alone. If she could do it, why couldn't I?
Yes , I might not be able to defeat that demon on my own, but my skill in escaping
is unparalleled. If I really can't defeat her, I can at least escape.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. The moon was bright and the stars were twinkling. Huo Qianqian was sleeping soundly when she vaguely
heard someone calling her name and felt someone stroking her cheek. She slowly opened her eyes
and saw someone sitting on the edge of the bed. She was startled and sat up abruptly: "Who are you?"

A deep voice said: "You little rascal, you're getting more and more unruly."

Huo Qianqian woke up instantly upon hearing the voice: "Father...Father, is that you?" She opened her eyes
wide and , by the moonlight outside the window, finally saw the person's face clearly. It was a
middle-aged man with delicate features and a graceful demeanor. Huo Qianqian was overjoyed and threw herself into the man's arms: "It really is Father!"

This man was none other than the Heavenly Demon Luo Huo You. He gently stroked his daughter's hair
and said, "How dare you! When are you going to stop causing trouble?"

Huo Qianqian tilted her head back and said coquettishly, "Qianqian, no way! I did all this for Father
. You have no idea how hard I worked, how many places I went to find that little Taoist priest."

Huo You said in a deep voice, "You still dare to speak, helping him to fight against his own people? See if I'll forgive you."

Huo Qianqian pouted, "I...I didn't help him."

Huo You's face hardened: "You like that boy, and you helped him detoxify people, I can overlook that, but can you
just casually utter your own family's incantations?"

Huo Qianqian was speechless, but she knew her father always loved her, so she used her charm, softening her body
and hugging her father, saying, "..." "I know I was wrong, Father, please forgive me this once. Besides, what can I do? I
love him. And I'm already his. When I give birth to a peerless dragon, my good deeds will
be repaid ."

Huo You said, "You don't need to say more. Keeping that brat around is always a disaster; we have to get rid of him."

Huo Qianqian was shocked: "Father, you absolutely mustn't! If you do that, I don't want to live anymore."

Huo You snorted: "Whether you live or die is not up to you."

Huo Qianqian knew her father's abilities well. Although Xin Xing was skilled in martial arts, he was no match for her father. She
knew . She hurriedly pleaded, "Don't hurt him, I beg you..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly saw a beam of light shoot from Huo You's eyes, striking Huo Qianqian between the eyebrows.

Huo Qianqian immediately fainted, losing consciousness, and collapsed onto the bed. Huo Youdao said, "You
don't need to hide anymore, show yourselves."

Silence fell over the room, then three figures slowly emerged from the wall—two women and a man: Ziqiong, Tongxia, and
Xinxing. Xinxing smiled and said, "As expected of a great demon; nothing escapes your demonic eyes
!"

Huo You snorted coldly, "Enough with the nonsense, let's fight."

Zi Qiong shook her head, "We mean no harm, but your visit so late at night is unavoidable."

Xin Xing said, "But don't misunderstand, we're not fighting you because we're afraid of you. It's just that
we won't offend anyone unless they offend us. Besides, you're Qianqian's father, so we're speaking to you politely
. We hope you understand."

Huo You sneered, "What an arrogant brat! You've angered me, and it won't do you any good."

Xin Xing laughed, "No need for that. I've never been afraid of anyone since I was born. As the saying goes
, 'No harm done in the face of death,' so what's there to fear?"

Huo You laughed twice, "What a fine 'no harm done in the face of death' !" "No harm done. Good, good! Qianqian wasn't wrong about you, I like her
." Then her face darkened, and she asked, "Judging from what you just said, it seems you know about Qianqian's background?"

Ziqiong shook her head and said, "We don't know, but we can be sure that Qianqian is not your biological daughter."

Huo You nodded gently and sighed, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you all along. But I still want to know,
how did you figure it out?"

Ziqiong said, "When I discovered that her twelve life palaces were sealed, making it impossible for anyone to calculate her background, I already
had my suspicions. In addition, Qianqian's martial arts are mediocre, she doesn't understand any demonic arts, and only knows some basic
spells . Isn't it strange that she is the daughter of Tianmo Luo? The only explanation is that Qianqian is not..." " She's not a member of the Demonic
Sect . First, you have reservations and are unwilling to teach her demonic arts; second, you love Qianqian too much and don't want her to enter
the demonic path. Am I right?"

Huo You shook his head and smiled, "Fairy Ziqiong is indeed extraordinary. You're right, and I don't need to hide it anymore. Qianqian is
indeed not my daughter. Ever since I first saw this boy at Night Demon Cliff, I knew this day would come."

Ziqiong smiled slightly, "Since you've seen through my schemes, I believe your visit tonight, besides visiting Qianqian, has
other reasons. You may speak frankly."

Huo You was silent for a moment, then said, "Alright, but you must first promise me that you will keep this secret forever
and absolutely not let Qianqian know."

Ziqiong said, "As long as you have no ill feelings towards Qianqian..." "Well, we can agree."

Huo You nodded and said okay, then continued, "Qianqian can actually be considered a member of the Demonic Sect, because her mother
is the daughter of the person you've been relentlessly pursuing day and night."

The three of them were stunned upon hearing this. Xin Xing's eyes widened: "She's Luo Cha Ye Ji's daughter? But
the age doesn't match up. Luo Cha Ye Ji looks at most twenty years old. How could she be Qianqian's mother?"

Huo You nodded: "Since Ye Ji practiced demonic arts, her figure and appearance have remained unchanged, but she is indeed
Qianqian 's mother. To tell this story, we should go back more than ten years..."

It turned out that Huo Qianqian's father was named Hao Xiangxian. During Wu Zetian's reign, he held the official position of a sixth-rank official in the Crown Prince's
Secretariat . Her grandfather was named Hao Chujun. Many years ago, the former Emperor Li Zhi planned to appoint Empress Wu as regent, but her grandfather Hao Chujun dissuaded her
, delaying Empress Wu's seizure of power by nine years. Empress Wu harbored deep hatred for Hao Chujun and had been looking for an opportunity
to take revenge .

At that time, Empress Wu knew the people were not convinced and decided to suppress them with bloodshed. She set up informant boxes, openly encouraging informing,
and thus massacred dissidents. Empress Wu devised a plan: she bribed a servant of the Hao family to falsely accuse Hao Xiangxian of
treason. Empress Wu ordered Zhou Xing, the Vice Minister of Justice, to investigate and sentenced Hao Xiangxian's entire clan to be exterminated.

Hao Xiangxian had only been married for a short time; his wife, Ye Ji, was twenty years old and a stunning beauty who had just
given birth to a daughter. Huo You, though the ruler of the demon realm, was extremely lustful. Hearing of Ye Ji's beauty, he came to
Chang'an to see this great beauty and happened to witness this incident.

Huo You was immediately captivated by Ye Ji's beauty and intended to rescue her, but Ye Ji refused to leave her daughter behind and insisted on living alone
, begging Huo You to save her daughter. Huo You was deeply in love with Ye Ji and didn't want to go against her wishes. Besides, saving one more or
one less was a simple matter for him, so he agreed and rescued the mother and daughter to Night Demon Cliff, thus consummating
their relationship.

Meanwhile, Hao Xiangxian, on his way to the execution ground, hurled insults at Empress Wu, revealing her lewd secrets. He then
ran to the roadside, grabbed a carrying pole used by a vendor, and brandished it at the executioners and soldiers. The Imperial
Guards maintaining order in the market swarmed in and hacked Hao Xiangxian to death. Empress Wu, upon learning of his blasphemous words, was enraged and ordered
Hao Xiangxian dismembered, his entire family executed, and his father and grandfather's graves exhumed, their coffins destroyed, and their remains burned.

Ye Ji, upon hearing the tragic news of her husband and family, was devastated and begged Huo You to grant her magic, vowing to avenge this
blood feud herself. Huo Youxin loved Ye Ji and didn't want her to embark on the demonic path. He repeatedly tried to dissuade her, making it clear
that even if she mastered demonic arts, she could only use them to deal with ghostly soldiers and generals, and could not wantonly slaughter mortal beings
. If she violated this rule, not only would her demonic path be completely destroyed, but she would also suffer eternal torment.

But Ye Ji still refused to give up, pleading day and night, saying that as long as she mastered magic, she had her own way of
taking revenge. Huo Youxin couldn't withstand her constant entanglement and finally gave in. He helped her cultivate with the
supreme demonic techniques of the sect, and with Huo Youxin's profound demonic knowledge, Ye Ji had already achieved perfect cultivation in just two years, becoming a legendary demon queen.

Hearing this, the three understood seven or eight parts of the meaning. Xin Xing sighed, "No wonder Luo Cha Ye Ji wanted to seize the Tang Dynasty's throne
; so this is the reason. It seems she

won't be satisfied until she personally destroys the Tang Dynasty." Huo You nodded, "Actually, when Ye Ji launched her revenge, I already knew she was destined to fail. I didn't
stop her, but rather let her fulfill her wish and dispel her desire for revenge through failure."

Xin Xing hurriedly asked, "You...you already knew she wouldn't succeed?"

Huo You nodded, "I had already calculated that the Tang Dynasty would last for 289 years, but I didn't want to
dampen her spirits , so I didn't tell Ye Ji. Even if I had, given Ye Ji's personality, she wouldn't have believed me."

Zi Qiong asked, "Today, Your Excellency... " "You must have some other reason for telling us this?"

Huo You said, "Since Qianqian likes this boy, I can grant your wish, but I want to exchange
a condition with you."

Ziqiong and Tongxia smiled slightly, already understanding the situation. Ziqiong said, "You want us to let Luo
Cha Yeji go."

Huo You shook his head and said, "Although Yeji has inadvertently fallen into your trap, it doesn't mean you're guaranteed victory.
As long as she's careful, even with the three of you, without the help of the Demon-Subduing Pearl, you might not be her match. My
condition is that you let her go for Qianqian's sake, and not use the Demon-Subduing Pearl, preserving her
true form and preventing the pearl from destroying her soul."

Xin Xing said, "That's hardly reasonable. You say we're no match for Ye Ji, yet you don't want us
to use the Demon-Subduing Pearl. Are you expecting us to take the beating? Such absurd logic is unbelievable."

Huo You said, "Of course I have my reasons." He flipped his hand, revealing a small red
arrow , only half a palm's length long. He continued, "This is the 'Heavenly Demon Crimson Arrow.' If we encounter Ye Ji,
simply releasing this arrow will be fatal. With her current cultivation level, she has no chance of escaping. Once struck, all
her cultivation will vanish, and she'll revert to her original form, becoming an ordinary person."

The three exchanged glances, immediately understanding his intention. Zi Qiong slowly said, "I understand your meaning.
Alright, I can help you with this, but I hope you're not lying to me."

Huo You Huo You said, "I only wish to rescue Ye Ji; why would I deceive you?" He then handed the crimson arrow to Xin Xing, saying, "This arrow
belongs to the demonic sect. Only those of us in the Daoist path and mortals can touch it. Fairy Zi Qiong and Miss Tong Xia must never touch it.
If they are tainted with even a trace of immortal energy, the arrow's magic will be lost. Therefore, I can only entrust it to you. Remember this."

Xin Xing took the arrow and laughed, "What a powerful demon! You've given me the crimson arrow; aren't you afraid I'll
use it against you right now?"

Huo You laughed heartily, "Go ahead and try."

Zi Qiong asked, "May I ask where Luo Cha Ye Ji is hiding now?"

Huo You shook his head, "Ye Ji's calamity has not yet arrived; I cannot tell you at this time. You will meet her in due time. I have
said all I need to say; farewell." With that, he waved his left hand across Qian Qian's face and vanished without a trace.

Huo Qianqian slowly woke up and saw the three people in front of the bed. She hurriedly said, "Dou'er, run! My father... my
father is coming to deal with you..."

Xin Xing smiled and said, "I know. We just fought with him. Your father seemed to have held back and didn't
kill you. Ah! I know, did you plead for me?"

Huo Qianqian jumped up from the bed: "Is it true? That's great! My father... he..." She was both
moved and happy, and didn't know how to continue. She only felt that her father was finally willing to listen to her, which was a
great joy.

Ziqiong smiled and said, "There's another piece of good news. Your father has agreed to let you and Dou'er be together. Aren't you happy?"

Huo Qianqian's eyes widened. "Sister Ziqiong, you...you're not lying to me, are you?"

Tongxia went over and hugged her, laughing, "Ziqiong has never lied to you. It's just that I don't understand.
This Dou'er guy, apart from being better in his lower body, I can't see anything else good about him. How come so many girls like him?
It's really puzzling."

Xinxing smiled and said, "That's called fate. I doubt you would understand."

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Xinxing went to pay his respects to the Yang couple as usual. Madam Yang said to him, "I
learned about your relationship with Miss Shangfang from Ziqiong before. And Xiao Que'er, she already has three children." " I'm several months pregnant,
I can't delay any longer, what are you planning to do?"

Xin Xing scratched his head and smiled, "I've already thought it through, but... but it's a little hard to say."

Yang Quting stroked his beard and smiled, "What's there to be hard to say? Just say it."

Xin Xing stammered, and after a long while said, "I think... Mother, can you give me Yun'er?"

The Yang couple laughed in unison. Madam Yang said, "Although Yun'er was Qiaotian's maid before, I already
said I would give her to you. Since you like her, would I stop you?"

Xin Xing smiled, "Then I thank you in advance. But... but there's... there's one more."

The couple's eyes widened, "There's one more? Who is it?"

Xin Xing said, "Just..." "It's Qianqian. Her father has already agreed to give her to me in marriage, and I've already accepted."

Madam Yang said, "I didn't expect you to be even more formidable than Qiaotian. A while ago you said Ziqiong was your fiancée, and now
there are four more. Honestly, how many more wives do you want to marry in one go?"

Xin Xing said with a bitter face, "Ziqiong always says she won't marry me for the time being! There are only four now, but I can't guarantee what will happen
in the future ."

Yang Quting couldn't help but laugh. Madam Yang said, "Since you've married four wives, there should be a hierarchy. In the future, when you manage the household
affairs, they should all have a certain order of rank."

Xin Xing shook his head and said, "I don't plan to do that. If there's a hierarchy, it won't be good for anyone. I hope Father and Mother will understand
. I'll handle this matter myself. " "It's decided."

Yang Quting nodded and said, "That's fine, whatever you think is suitable. Also,
the wedding was originally planned to be held sooner, but it has been delayed until now because you went south and are not in Chang'an. Since everyone is here today
, why don't we work together to prepare for it?"

Xin Xing said, "I have no objection, I will follow Father's advice."

Yang Quting said, "The mansion at the east end of the Yang family gate was originally the residence of Xiao Zhizhong, the Yellow Gate Attendant. He was promoted
to Attendant-in-Ordinary and sold his old house to build a new mansion. I have already bought the mansion as your new residence after your marriage. I
have already had it renovated and I believe it will be completed in a few days."

Xin Xing was moved and said thank you.

Madam Yang said, "I will choose an auspicious day for you, and you, Dou'er, should also make the preparations well. Although our Yang family
is not a noble family, we are still quite well-known in the martial arts world. You should know that everyone in the martial arts world is born with a
heart for wealth and a eye for appearances. This wedding must be held in a grand and glorious manner, and we must not lose face."

Xin Xing nodded in agreement, and after talking for a while, they took their leave and left the room.

Upon hearing the news of Xin Xing's marriage, Li Longji exclaimed joyfully, "Congratulations! Congratulations!
My brother has finally settled down and started a family. I had already planned to build you a grand house as a wedding gift, but now
my uncle has beaten me to it. I can't compete with him, so
I'll take care of all the furniture and other necessities for you. Please don't be shy, brother!"

Xin Xing laughed, "Brother, you are a prince, you have plenty of gold and silver. Why would I be polite?"

Li Longji patted him on the shoulder and laughed heartily, "That's my true brother!"

Sure enough, before the wedding day arrived, antiques, paintings, porcelain, and jade were being transported
to Xin Xing's new house in large and small carts at a rapid pace. Even Yang Quting was stunned and dumbfounded.

Madam Yang chose an auspicious date and sent out invitations widely, dispatching her disciples to deliver them by fast horse.

Upon learning the news, Woyun Water Manor immediately prepared valuable gifts and assembled nearly a hundred disciples, led by Shangfang Yingyue,
Ji Dongsheng , and Shi Wantian, to escort Manor Lord Ji Yuanwei and Lady Shangfang north to officiate the
wedding. They traveled day and night, hoping to arrive in Chang'an three days before the grand wedding.

(End of Episode 12, Part 7)

Episode 12: Supporting the Fallen / Part 8: A Perfect Match

Several days before the wedding, guests from all walks of life began arriving in Chang'an. Most of these guests were
friends . Two days later, the group from Woyun Water Manor also arrived. Shangfang Yingxue was overjoyed upon receiving the news, and
everyone was naturally happy to see each other.

Fortunately, the Yang family in Guanzhong had ample space, and Madam Yang had made preparations in advance, clearing out a large building in the north for Ji Yuanwei and
the disciples of the Water Manor to stay in. Madam Shangfang herself stayed with Shangfang Yingxue in Linglong Pavilion. All of this was a
deliberate arrangement by Madam Yang, so that the mother and daughter could spend more time together.

On the wedding day, the Yang manor was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. Dozens of musicians lined up in two rows on the left and right sides of the square to welcome
the guests. The wedding hall was set up in the main hall of the Yang manor, with a large plaque inscribed with "Perfect Union" hanging
in the center. The entire place was decorated with festive decorations.

Li Longji, accompanied by his two wives, his sister Li Shurou, his brothers Prince Song (Li Chengqi), Prince Hengyang (Li Chengyi),
Prince Baling (Li Longfan), and his younger brother Prince Pengcheng (Li Longye), arrived early in the morning. The arrival of so many princes at the Yang residence was an unprecedentedly
glorious event, and the entire Yang family stood at the main gate to welcome them.

Li Shurou, having not seen Xin Xing for long, ignored her brother's presence and pulled him aside to chat intimately, laughing and talking
animatedly . Xin Xing had previously had an affair with her, and recalling her alluring and wanton appearance at the time, he could
n't help but feel a stirring in his heart. However, Li Shurou appeared poised and unperturbed, seemingly unconcerned about the past.

In truth, Li Shurou, raised in a royal family, was already accustomed to matters of the heart and didn't find anything
unusual . Furthermore, her striking beauty attracted many suitors, fostering this unrestrained and unconventional nature. Just like her
affair with Xin Xing , it was merely a matter of passion, a way to release her sexual desires. Even if she harbored some feelings for Xin Xing, it was all
indifferent and fleeting.

Because of this, when her father later became emperor and bestowed upon her the title of Princess Jinxian, she told
her father, Li Dan, that she did not wish to marry, preferring to remain single and requesting to become a female Taoist nun. Li Dan, left with no other choice, changed
her title to Princess of Xicheng County and invested heavily in building a Taoist temple, decorating it like a palace.

At that time, due to the rise of feminist thought, many women valued freedom and pursued their own love lives, using
the guise of becoming a female Taoist nun as a respectable identity.

After becoming a female Taoist nun, Li Shurou's temple was filled with nightly revelry and numerous scandalous affairs.
All of this stemmed from her unrestrained and unconventional personality.

It was just past Chen Shi (7-9 AM), and guests arrived one after another
to offer their congratulations. Before long, dozens of sects, large and small, from the martial arts world had arrived. Those who couldn't attend in person sent representatives with gifts.

Soon after, Luo Biweng from Luo Family Manor and Fan Gang from Shadow Moon Manor arrived together,
and Yang Quting personally greeted them and led them into the hall. The Iron Palm Gang, the Tiger-Shaped Tang Family, and the Shaping Gate also arrived one after another. Following them, Gu Zhu Ruo
, accompanied by Xiao Xuan and Xiao Wan, led ten red-clad swordswomen into the hall. Xin Xing and Zi Qiong greeted them personally and
exchanged greetings with Yang Quting.

Besides friends from the martial arts world, many high-ranking officials and ministers were also present at the wedding. Only
Gao Lishi was unable to attend due to palace affairs and sent a eunuch with gifts.

At Shen Shi (3:45 PM), drums and music resounded, signaling the auspicious time. Yang Quting officiated at the wedding for the groom, while Ma Yuanba, Lady Shangfang,
and Ji Yuanwei officiated at the wedding for the bride. Since Huo Qianqian and Yun'er had no relatives present, Madam Yang officiated the wedding in their place
. According to Tang Dynasty customs, the officiant did not sit in the center, but rather observed the ceremony from the side. After all the officiants were seated
, Xin Xing and Gong Yingming, wearing tall crowns and bright red ceremonial robes, emerged, accompanied by four disciples of the Yang family.

The five brides, dressed in bright red brocade robes and also wearing tall crowns, each holding a round fan to cover their faces, gracefully entered the wedding hall, accompanied by eight
female disciples . It was only after the Tang Dynasty that this custom evolved into women wearing phoenix crowns and red veils.

At this point, a large red carpet was laid out in the center of the wedding hall, upon which sat a long table. The two grooms and
five brides sat facing each other on either side, with a master of ceremonies sitting in the middle. The grooms had to recite the poems inscribed on the round fans before
the brides would put them down. Then came more than twenty traditional steps, completing most of the wedding ceremony. Next
came the drinking of the nuptial wine.

The original meaning of the "Hejin" ceremony was not simply drinking from a shared cup. In the Tang Dynasty, a gourd was split
in the two halves were put back together to form a complete gourd. The gourd halves were then used as cups to hold the wine. Because the gourd has
a bittersweet taste, the wine naturally became bitter. The couple drinking the Hejin wine together symbolized not only their union and eternal love
, but also their commitment to sharing joys and sorrows.

The Hejin wine was drunk three times, called the "Three Sacrifices." The first sacrifice represented sharing clothes; the second, sharing
food; and the final, growing old together.

After the Hejin wine, the wedding ceremony was largely complete. The final event was the "Untying the Bride's Hat" ceremony, which had to be held in the bridal chamber,
hidden from outsiders.

At this time, the bride and groom returned to their room and could not meet with guests that day. The officiant took over all the duties of greeting guests and hosting the banquet
. Unlike Gong Yingming, Xin Xing had four wives, so the final untying ceremony had to be
performed one by one, visiting each wife's room in turn.

Xin Xing had already planned it out, starting with Xiao Que'er, then Yun'er and Huo Qianqian, and finally Shangfang Yingxue
. This arrangement, of course, had its reasons. When he entered Shangfang Yingxue's room, he saw her sitting
alone . On the table were plates of congratulatory fruits and pastries, and a bottle of fine wine, with
two Qiongyao green-painted single-eared cups beside it.

Xin Xing smiled slightly and sat down beside her. Shangfang Yingxue's heart pounded, and she lowered her head even further,
not daring to look at Xin Xing. Xin Xing said, "Now I will untie the bride's tassel." With that, he removed the high crown from her
head , and then slowly untied her hair, revealing a head of smooth, black hair that cascaded down like a waterfall.

Shang Fang Yingxue's face flushed crimson, and her body trembled slightly.

Xin Xing filled two glasses of wine, took one, and offered it to her with both hands, saying, "Let's drink this one."

Shang Fang Yingxue accepted it shyly, stealing a glance at Xin Xing. Seeing him smile at her, she tilted her head back and drank the wine in one gulp. Shang
Fang Yingxue rarely drank and even disliked it somewhat, but on this day, she couldn't refuse. Reluctantly, she drank it
, only to feel a spicy sensation rise from the bottom of her throat, causing her to cough involuntarily.

Xin Xing laughed, "Looking at you, you clearly rarely drink."

Shang Fang Yingxue nodded slightly but dared not speak to him. Seeing her shy demeanor, coupled with the slight
intoxication, her cheeks flushed, making her even more charming and alluring, Xin Xing couldn't help but reach out and gently encircle her slender waist. Shang Fang
Yingxue trembled violently, yet dared not pull away, her heart pounding, unsure of what to do.

Xin Xing had never encountered such an environment before. He only felt that the beautiful woman beside him was delicate and charming, with a shy and graceful demeanor.
Her appearance was truly beautiful and captivating. He tightened his grip on her delicate body and whispered, "From now on
, I'll call you Yingxue, okay?"

Shangfang Yingxue nodded and softly hummed in agreement.

Xin Xing said, "Yingxue, when I first saw you, I was truly astonished."
Upon hearing this, Shangfang Yingxue felt puzzled and turned her head to look at him. Xin Xing smiled slightly and said, "When I first saw you, you were
so young and beautiful, and looked so frail. I honestly
couldn't believe you were the head of a manor."

Shang Fang Yingxue smiled sweetly, "Were you looking down on me a little? Am I right?"

Xin Xing smiled, "I won't lie to you, I did feel that way, and I was quite taken aback."

Shang Fang Yingxue asked, "And now?"

Xin Xing said, "No, the longer I know you, the more I'm awestruck. Although you don't know martial arts, you are decisive and
courageous , no less so than any man. You've made me realize that such extraordinary women truly exist in this world."

Shang Fang Yingxue smiled slightly. "You're just sweet-talking me to please me,"

Xin Xing laughed. "Pleasing one's wife is a husband's duty, what harm is there in listening? To be honest
, I still find it hard to believe that the beautiful and capable mistress of the manor back then is now my wife. I,
Dou'er, am truly blessed to have such good fortune."

At this moment, their faces were close, only inches apart, their breaths sweet as orchids, causing Xin Xing to flutter. He couldn't help but
lean forward and gently kiss her forehead, saying, "To be able to marry such a gentle, refined, dignified, and
virtuous , I, Dou'er, truly don't know what good deeds I've accumulated in my past lives!" As he spoke, he hugged her tightly.

Shang Fang Yingxue nestled in his arms, her heart pounding.

Xin Xing gently stroked her hair and said, "Today we are husband and wife, are you happy?"

Shang Fang Yingxue nodded and hummed in agreement, but Xin Xing wouldn't let her rest, insisting that she say it herself. Shangfang Yingxue sighed helplessly and whispered
, "I'm so glad. From now on, Yingxue will serve you well."

Xin Xing laughed, "Really? Show me now. I want to see how well you serve me."

Shangfang Yingxue blushed deeply, her face turning bright red to her ears. She shrank back and buried her face
in Xin Xing's arms, not daring to move.

Xin Xing knew she was shy and felt both pity and love for her. He said softly, "It is the natural order of heaven and
the righteousness of earth for husband and wife to be harmonious. Yingxue, you don't need to be shy. Let me take you to the bed." He slowly helped her up. Although Shangfang Yingxue
was surprised and confused, she had no choice but to obey him.

The two reached the edge of the bed, and Xin Xing helped her lie down. He heard Shangfang Yingxue say with a blushing face, "
Would you like to lower the bed curtains?" Xin Xing smiled and lowered the bed curtains. Shang Fang Yingxue said again, "There are...and candles."

Xin Xing shook his head and said, "Today is our wedding day; extinguishing the red candles would be unlucky."

Helpless, Shang Fang Yingxue pulled the quilt over herself. Xin Xing found it amusing, and without taking off his clothes, he pulled the quilt over himself and slipped
out. Shang Fang Yingxue was startled and tried to push him away.

Xin Xing laughed, "Although it's the height of summer, my dear wife is shy, so as her husband, I have no choice but to comply and become roasted meat with you
. This is called a pair of lovebirds, roasting together."

Hearing this, Shang Fang Yingxue chuckled, but Xin Xing had already held her tightly in his arms. He said, "Aren't you hot? Let me
take off your clothes." Shang Fang Yingxue refused and tried to move away, but Xin Xing held her tightly, preventing her from
moving .

At this moment, Shang Fang Yingxue realized that Xin Xing had pulled off her belt. She was both anxious and embarrassed, and whispered, "I...
I can do it myself." Xin Xing didn't dare to go too far, so he let go of her and started to undo his belt and robes.

In no time, Xin Xing was completely naked. He threw his clothes off the bed and turned to touch Shang Fang
Yingxue. He saw that she had only taken off her brocade robe and was still wearing her undergarments. He was both amused and exasperated and said, "
Why you being so fussy and clinging to me? It seems I'll have to do it myself."

Shang Fang Yingxue hurriedly said in a trembling voice, "No, I...I can take it off myself."

Xin Xing laughed, "Don't you want me to touch you even once? You're so slow, I'll do it myself."

Shang Fang Yingxue refused and reached out to push him away. But when her palm touched him, it was a long, fleshy rod. She was
so she couldn't help but cry out "Ah!" and quickly withdrew her hand.

Xin Xing laughed heartily and began to remove her undergarments. Shang Fang Yingxue, perhaps overwhelmed with fear, did not
resist and was stripped naked. Xin Xing swept the clothes from under the covers to the floor, lay on his side
, and whispered in her ear, "Don't cover your chest, let me touch it."

Shang Fang Yingxue shook her head repeatedly, her hands wrapped around her chest, her whole body stiff, not daring to move even her toes.

Xin Xing was not about to give up, and laughed, "Unless you have four hands, I don't believe I can't touch you."

Shang Fang Yingxue turned her head to look at him, shook her head, her eyes full of pleading, when suddenly she felt Xin Xing's palm on
her stomach. Startled, she parted her cherry lips and widened her eyes, saying, "No... don't..." Before she could finish speaking,
the palm on her stomach slid down, and Shang Fang Yingxue hurriedly tried to block it with her hands, but forgot that with this movement, half of her breast was now exposed
.

Xin Xing seized the opportunity, his hand swiftly withdrawing and turning upwards. Shang Fang Yingxue realized she had
been tricked but it was too late to stop him. One of her full, round breasts was now in his hand.

Shang Fang Yingxue let out a soft moan, her eyes brimming with tears, protesting, "You...you're lying!"

Xin Xing leaned in and kissed her lips, "Just let Dou'er lie to you this once, okay?" He gently pinched her nipple
, playing with it tenderly. Shang Fang Yingxue trembled uncontrollably, the strange pleasure rendering her speechless. Overwhelmed
with shame , she quickly closed her eyes, parting her lips slightly in silent resistance.

As his hand gently caressed her, Shang Fang Yingxue felt increasingly beautiful, increasingly uncomfortable. When his hand
moved to her other breast, she was powerless, letting him do as he pleased.

Xin Xing grasped a soft mound, its smooth surface like silk. From the touch, he was certain that what he held was
exceptionally , no less than her younger sister, Shang Fang Yingyue. Xin Xing tilted his head, his eyes fixed on her, his hand
moving freely and roughly under the covers. Before long, Shang Fang Yingxue's brows furrowed, her breathing quickening. Xin Xing knew she was aroused and
asked softly, "How do you feel? This is just the beginning; the more beautiful and comfortable things are yet to come!"

Shang Fang Yingxue's heart skipped a beat at his words. She felt that even this was too much for her; if this
devil had any other tricks up his sleeve, she truly wouldn't survive.

Xin Xing was extremely gentle, caressing her as he said, "Yingxue, let me see your body?"

Shang Fang Yingxue reacted immediately, shaking her head hastily, "No, I'll... I'll show you next time."

Xin Xing almost burst out laughing, saying, "That's not fair. I've already let you see, and you
're trying to blackmail me. Don't you think that's unreasonable?"

Shang Fang Yingxue looked at him and said, "I didn't..." She stopped mid-sentence, suddenly remembering the scene of him and Tongxia
detoxifying each , and blushed, unable to continue.

Xin Xing laughed, "You finally remembered, didn't you?"

Shang Fang Yingxue still shook her head, "No... that time doesn't count. I only glanced at it, and I couldn't see it clearly
. How can that count?"

Xin Xing said, "That time doesn't count. Now I'll show you clearly, is that okay?"

Shang Fang Yingxue quickly covered her eyes, "I won't look. Don't say anything more."

Xin Xing smiled, not forcing her, knowing that no matter how stubborn she was, she would let him do
as he pleased . Without a word, he straddled her, pressing his entire body against hers.

Shang Fang Yingxue was startled by Xin Xing's sudden action and was pulled into a tight embrace. A blush rose to her cheeks
as she felt his chest and abdomen pressed against hers, their limbs intertwined. An indescribable pleasure welled up within her. As Xin Xing's lips slowly
approached, Shang Fang Yingxue could no longer restrain herself and opened her lips to his.

Xin Xing kissed her deeply, his tongue plunging into her mouth, filling it with a sweet fragrance, better than fine wine. He was instantly
intoxicated by kiss becoming more intense, until Shang Fang Yingxue was breathless, before he finally withdrew
his lips, satisfied.

Shang Fang Yingxue, entranced, slowly opened her eyes and saw Xin Xing's handsome face still before her. They gazed at each other
for a long time , then Shang Fang Yingxue wrapped her arms around his neck, pulled him closer, and initiated a kiss.

This truly delighted Xin Xing. He hugged her tightly with one hand and groped her body with the other.

Shang Fang Yingxue's breathing grew heavier, but she still held Xin Xing's neck and refused to let go. The kiss lasted for the time it takes for half
an incense stick to burn before they reluctantly parted.

Once Shangfang Yingxue had calmed down, she realized the blanket had been thrown aside. She lightly slapped Xin Xing
, her face flushed with a hint of reproach, and said, "You're really naughty, taking advantage of my inattention..."

Xin Xing laughed, "I didn't mean to, but it was just too hot, and we were doing 'that,' it was getting hotter and
hotter, I couldn't resist. I hope my wife will understand. Now that the blanket is gone, it's time for your husband to feast his eyes and enjoy
the view."

Shangfang Yingxue blushed, afraid he would actually sit up to look, and quickly hugged him tightly, shaking her head repeatedly, "
Don't look, it's embarrassing."

Xin Xing laughed, "Holding me like this, your soft breasts feel really comfortable."

Upon hearing this, Shangfang Yingxue's face burned even hotter, and she immediately let go. Seeing that she had fallen for his trick, Xin Xing quickly moved
his body down, burying his head in her left breast. Shang Fang Yingxue was startled and was about to cry out to stop him when her nipple
tightened, and her tender, bright red bud fell into his mouth.

A soft, beautiful moan followed, and an intense pleasure immediately spread from her nipple,
numbing . How could this feel so good? It was truly wonderful! Shang Fang Yingxue silently marveled.

She covered her mouth with her own, afraid she would cry out.

Xin Xing held the two mounds of flesh, alternating between them, sucking loudly, praising them inwardly. He
now realized that Shang Fang Yingxue was not only beautiful as a flower, the most beautiful woman in the area, but also possessed a wonderful body. Just
those two exquisite pieces and that flowing waist were enough to make any man in the world fall for her.

Xin Xing, engrossed in licking and sucking, grew increasingly aroused. Finally, unable to resist any longer, he said, "Yingxue,
will ?"

Shang Fang Yingxue didn't understand at first, but after a moment's thought, she immediately understood. Her heart pounded, and she thought
to herself, "It's finally here!" Seeing that she didn't react at all, Xin Xing was afraid that if he forced himself on her, he would be looked down upon and
upset her, so he asked again. Shang Fang Yingxue also knew that this was a life-changing event that she couldn't avoid, so she
nodded gently and whispered, "I...I'm a little scared!"

Xin Xing lowered his head and kissed her, saying softly, "Don't be afraid, I'll take it slowly. If you feel uncomfortable, you can
tell me."

Seeing his caring attitude and sincere affection, Shang Fang Yingxue felt a sweet warmth in her heart and nodded again.

Xin Xing said, "Yingxue, you should open your legs, otherwise it will be difficult to enter." Although Shang Fang Yingxue felt shy,
she couldn't refuse him, so she parted her legs slightly. Seeing her obediently comply, Xin Xing straightened up, knelt at her crotch
, and looked at the beauty before him. Her brows and eyes were filled with shyness, indescribably charming.

Shang Fang Yingxue was flustered by his gaze, her face flushed red and then pale, unable to bear it any longer, and quickly turned her head away, not daring to look at him
. Xin Xing, seeing this, merely smiled, and used his hands to spread her legs further apart. Looking down, he saw only that delicate pink mound
, its shape alluring, and he couldn't help but feel aroused. He raised his dragon spear, pressed the head against her vulva, and thrust forward. The egg
-shaped glans immediately plunged in without warning.

Shang Fang Yingxue's eyebrows furrowed, and she quickly covered her mouth. Xin Xing, not daring to be presumptuous, asked, "Are you alright?" Shang
Fang Yingxue, feeling a sudden bursting sensation from the impact of the massive object, felt a slight pain, yet also an indescribable pleasure, and
nodded slightly to him.

Xin Xing felt slightly relieved and slowly intruded again. Although the entrance was narrow, and his head ached and tingled from the friction, he still
carefully advanced until the barrier blocked his way. Only then did he pull back his spear and open the door, taking several shallow thrusts in one go.
He heard the beauty moan softly, knowing that she was gradually becoming interested. Taking advantage of this excellent opportunity, Xin Xing hardened his heart and, without haste
, thrust forcefully inside.

A wave of excruciating pain suddenly surged towards Shang Fang Yingxue, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes and streamed down
her face.

Xin Xing, unable to bear it any longer, quickly bent down and embraced her, kissing away her tears. He said, "It's my fault for making you
suffer, but you'll feel better soon, trust me."

Although Shang Fang Yingxue was a virgin, she understood the situation and whispered, "It's alright, I can endure
it ." Seeing her elegant and considerate appearance, Xin Xing was filled with emotion. He lowered his head and kissed her lips, his lower body moving
gently and tenderly.

Before the time it takes for an incense stick to burn was up, Shang Fang Yingxue's face gradually brightened, and she let out a soft moan. Xin Xing naturally knew what was going on
and asked, "Are you feeling any better?" Shang Fang Yingxue nodded in response.

Xin Xing smiled, knelt up again, and wrapped his hands around her slender waist, beginning to increase the intensity of his movements.

How could someone as alluring and budding as Shang Fangyingxue withstand such temptation? Under Xin Xing's relentless onslaught, she could no longer
hold back and secretly threw herself out.

Xin Xing didn't want to frighten her on their first meeting, so he pressed on with a rapid thrust, his lower back throbbing as his semen gushed out, filling
the entire flower room.

Episode 12, Part 8 (End)

Episode 12: Supporting the Fallen / Part 9: Aunt and Nephew Become Enemies

On their wedding night, Xin Xing was extremely busy. In the first battle, Xin Xing, showing tenderness and pity, worried about frightening his beautiful
bride, and easily defeated Shang Fang Yingxue with only half his strength.

The next challenge was Yun'er. The two were used to playing each other, and they knew each other's strengths and weaknesses perfectly. It was like a turtle
seeing a green bean; they immediately hit it off. Moreover, Yun'er didn't have much of an appetite, and he easily defeated her with a single thrust.

The third challenge was Huo Qianqian. Today, she had officially ascended to the throne of the wife, and the desire that had been burning inside her before
inevitably erupted. Tonight, Qianqian was as if she had eaten ginseng, full of energy and vitality. She even slept with Xinxing twice, yet still felt unsatisfied
. If Xinxing hadn't used his tricks, both deceiving and coaxing, she probably wouldn't have been able to escape.

Finally, Xiao Que'er also needed a few light touches and one deep one before she could fall asleep peacefully.

After the palace turmoil, the court officials believed that Emperor Li Chongmao was too young to govern and that a new emperor should be
appointed . Some officials supported Li Longji, saying that the suppression of the Wei faction was entirely his doing. Others said that
Prince Xiang was still alive, mature and prudent, and had been emperor before; therefore, Prince Xiang should succeed to the throne.

However, the matter of succession was purely an internal matter of the royal family, and outside officials could not interfere. The officials, unaware that
Princess was the incarnation of Luo Cha Ye Ji, told her their opinions and let her decide.

Princess Taiping considered it several times and believed that Prince Xiang was weak-willed, somewhat resembling the former Emperor Zhongzong. Most importantly
, Prince Xiang had no ambition and was easier to control. Li Longji was young and capable; his
swift and thorough elimination of Empress Wei demonstrated his abilities. Furthermore, with the assistance of figures like Xin Xing, he was
a figure not to be underestimated. Comparing the two, the choice naturally fell to Prince Xiang. However,

Prince Xiang, still haunted by the bitter medicine he had suffered under Empress Wu, was terrified at the prospect of succession
and immediately refused. After much persuasion from his brothers Li Longji and Li Chengqi, and
with the support of the court officials and Princess Taiping, he finally reluctantly agreed.

Prince Xiang, Li Dan, then ascended the throne as the seventh emperor of the Tang Dynasty, changing the era name to Jingyun and granting a general amnesty.

A few days later, the court officials requested Li Dan to select a crown prince from among his sons, a decision that left him hesitant. Prince Song,
Li Chengqi, was the eldest son, while Prince Ping, Li Longji, had rendered great service; he was unable to decide.

Upon learning of this, Li Chengqi hurriedly went to his father and said, "If the country is at peace, the eldest son will naturally be considered first
; but in times of national crisis, meritorious service must come first. I would rather die than dare to be above Prince Ping."

The ministers also believed that Prince Ping, Li Longji, had rendered great service and should be made
crown prince. Liu Youqiu submitted a memorial saying, "Those who eliminate calamities from the world will surely enjoy great fortune. Prince Ping saved the country from destruction and helped Your Majesty escape a calamity. No one has greater merit than him
, and no one is more virtuous than him. Your Majesty need not hesitate."

Li Dan also found this reasonable and thus made Li Longji crown prince. Li Longji repeatedly submitted memorials requesting to abdicate in favor of his elder brother,
Li Chengqi, but Li Dan consistently refused. At the same time, he moved Li Chongmao to the inner palace to prevent anyone from using him to instigate rebellion.

As Princess Taiping had predicted, since ascending the throne, Li Dan frequently
discussed . Li Dan believed that his younger sister, Princess Taiping, closely resembled their mother, Empress Wu Zetian. During the reign of Emperor Li Xian, Empress Wei and
her daughter were both fearful of her. Recently, she had joined Li Longji in eliminating the Wei faction, achieving numerous merits, thus
increasing .

During this period, whenever a minister or prime minister raised a political matter, Li Dan would ask, "Have you discussed it with Princess Taiping
?" Then he would ask, "Have you discussed it with the Crown Prince?" Only after learning that he had consulted with both of them would Li Dan
approve it .

Subsequently, Li Dan granted Princess Taiping's every request, including the promotions and
demotions of officials below the prime minister, all at her whim.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. Xin Xing still entered the palace daily, but still found no trace of Luo Cha Ye Ji. During this
time, Xiao Que'er was heavily pregnant and about to give birth, while Shang Fang Yingxue and Yun'er had both become pregnant.
Only Huo Qianqian remained empty-bellied, spending her days pounding pepper for Xin Xing.

Xin Xing was overjoyed at becoming a father and paid no heed to Huo Qianqian's complaints. Besides, in addition to
his four beautiful wives, he also had Zi Qiong, Yuan Hua, and the vixen Tong Xia by his side—truly a case of being the center of attention, enjoying every night like the Lantern
Festival . How could he not be delighted

? Another thing that pleased him was that his grudges with Yang Jingxiu had completely disappeared, and they were secretly continuing their affair. However, their
relationship could not be kept secret forever, and when Yang's parents found out, they naturally tried to stop it. Yang Jingxiu ignored her parents' objections and
firmly stated that she would marry no one but Xin Xing. Her eldest sister, Yang Jinglin, who had received favors from Xin Xing, tried to persuade her.

The couple had always doted on their daughter and remembered that when they adopted Xin Xing as their godson, it was only a verbal agreement without
any ceremony. Since the two loved each other, they didn't want to forcibly separate them and cause their daughter a lifetime of heartbreak.
In the end the couple discussed it privately and decided to let them be together.

Although the Yang couple agreed, they did not intend to hold a grand wedding. They would choose an auspicious day and simply hold the ceremony within their residence
to avoid misunderstandings from outsiders. Xin Xing and Yang Jingxiu naturally did not object.

Leaving aside Xin Xing's romantic affairs, in the past six months, Princess Taiping's prestige had soared.
The number of people recommended for promotions through her was countless, her power surpassing even that of the current emperor. People flocked to her door
like carp crossing a river, creating quite a scene.

Princess Taiping's sons, Xue Chongxing, Xue Chongmin, and Xue Chongjian, had all been granted princely titles, their property and lands scattered throughout
the capital. They also acquired antiques and artifacts from as far away as Lingnan and Sichuan.

Luo Cha Ye Ji, still possessing Princess Taiping's body, had recovered eight or nine tenths of her demonic powers after months of recuperation. She
also discovered that Crown Prince Li Longji was wise and decisive, so she sent her confidants to spread rumors that the Crown Prince was not the eldest son and should not be
the heir, hoping to persuade Li Dan to appoint another crown prince so that she could seize power.

This caused a great stir. However, Li Dan ignored the rumors and issued an edict warning everyone to stop talking.

Princess Taiping, still unwilling to give up, knew that Li Longji would remain a threat until he was eliminated. Therefore, she bribed the Crown Prince's
trusted confidants to report Li Longji's every move to Emperor Li Dan. Li Longji remained unaware
of , the news of the bribery reached Gao Lishi's ears, who informed Li Longji, causing him constant
anxiety and unease.

Minister of War Yao Yuanzhi greatly admired Li Longji. Knowing that Princess Taiping was constantly slandering the Crown Prince, he was indignant and
said to Li Dan, "Princess Taiping is always sowing discord, making the Prince of Song and the Crown Prince feel uneasy. I suggest that the Prince of Song be removed from office."
" The Prince of Bin was transferred away from the capital, and the Right Imperial Guard was reorganized into the Crown Prince's Palace Guard, managed by the Princes of Qi and Xue, to
strengthen the defenses of the Eastern Palace. Princess Taiping was also to be sent to Luoyang for resettlement." Li Dan nodded, agreeing.

How could Luo Chayeji hide Yao Yuanzhi's words from the Emperor? The next day, Princess Taiping stormed into the Eastern Palace,
angrily rebuking Li Longji and demanding Yao Yuanzhi's execution.

Li Longji, knowing he couldn't offend his aunt yet, submitted a memorial impeaching Yao Yuanzhi, accusing him of sowing discord
between him and his aunt. Li Dan understood the Crown Prince's intentions and demoted Yao Yuanzhi to Shenzhou, thus appeasing
Princess Taiping's anger.

Not long after, Li Dan renamed Princess Xicheng, Li Shurou, as Princess Jinxian, and his sister, Princess Longchang, Li Chiying, as Princess
Yuzhen , allowing both women to become nuns and build Taoist temples in Fuxingfang. He forced the original residents to relocate, seizing
dozens of houses, causing widespread resentment.

Upon learning of this, Xin Xing returned home and shook his head at Zi Qiong, sighing, "My father became emperor, and now his daughter rebels
. Luckily, my brother isn't like that."

Zi Qiong said, "Don't meddle in other people's business. You should try to find out where Ye Ji is."

Xin Xing said, "I always felt that my mother-in-law wasn't in the palace, otherwise there would be some clues."

Tong Xia laughed, "You're calling her 'mother-in-law' now! When you run into her, you might not be able to do anything!"

Xin Xing said, "Don't worry about that. It's precisely because she's my mother-in-law that I must punish her. For her
, for the country, for the family, this is what I should do." "Qiong, aren't you right?"

Ziqiong laughed, "It seems Dou'er has matured quite a bit since getting married. Also, you just said that Ye Ji might
not be in the palace. Did you see something?"

Xinxing said, "I suspect someone, Princess Taiping. Actually, we also suspected her at first
, but after seeing her help my brother eliminate Empress Wei, we realized we were wrong. But now it's different. In
the past six months, Princess Taiping has been constantly building up her own confidants and often framing my brother. All of this is really suspicious."

Tongxia nodded and said, "It is indeed suspicious. Ye Ji's goal is to bring down the Tang Dynasty. She doesn't necessarily want to be
the emperor. " " As long as she seizes power, that's all that matters. Princess Taiping has the Emperor's trust, which is why she can easily take power. Your
brother is shrewd and capable; if he ascends the throne, his power will surely be diminished. How can she not worry?"

Xin Xing said, "That's what I think too. What worries me even more is that she might harden her heart and harm my brother
. If Princess Taiping is truly Ye Ji, she could easily take my brother's life. I keep thinking about
how to find out Princess Taiping's actions so I can prepare accordingly."

Zi Qiong said, "That's not difficult. Although Ye Ji's demonic arts are profound, she can still hide her demonic energy so we won't discover it.
But don't forget... " "Even if she really is Ye Ji, she might not be able to take care of all her confidants.
As long as I can get their names and birth dates, I can monitor their every move."

Xin Xing exclaimed, "That's right! Even if Princess Taiping isn't Ye Ji, as long as we can uncover her conspiracy, we can
help you avoid being framed. I'll go find you tomorrow; he must know who Princess Taiping is.
Then we can check with the Ministry of Personnel and get detailed information on them."

In less than two days, Xin Xing had obtained the list from Li Longji. One of the names was
Cui Shi, the Vice Minister of the Chancellery. There were also three prime ministers: Dou Huaizhen, Xiao Zhizhong, and Cen Xi. Other key figures included Xue Ji, the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince; Li Jin, the Prince of Xinxing; Chang Yuankai
, the Left General of the Imperial Guard; Li Ci, the Right General of the Imperial Guard; Li Qin, the Left General of the Golden Guard; Li You, the Secretary of the Chancellery; Jia Yingfu, the Right
Attendant ; and Tang Xie, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, totaling twelve people.

Xin Xing laughed, "If Yuan Hua knew that Cui Shi slept with Princess Taiping, I wonder what she would think?"

Zi Qiong said, "Yuan Hua is no longer the Shangguan Wan'er of the past; why would she care about such things?"

Xin Xing scratched his head and laughed, "As far as I know, Cui Shi also had an affair with Empress Wei and her daughter, making him a member of the Wei faction
, yet he managed to escape this calamity. You should calculate this philandering official's abilities and see what makes him so special."

Zi Qiong smiled, counted on her fingers, and finished calculating in the blink of an eye, laughing, "So, you, brother, are also a philanderer."

Xin Xing laughed heartily, "I knew that even if you didn't tell me, but..." "What is Cui Shi's connection?"

Zi Qiong said, "This Cui Shi is a real scoundrel. He already had a wife, a beautiful
woman at that. To save his life, besides Princess Taiping pleading for him, he even sent his wife to the Crown Prince's palace for you, brother
, to enjoy. Recently, someone in the Eastern Palace has been spreading anonymous notices saying, 'Entrusting a mediocre talent to the prince's residence, offering a beautiful woman to the brothel.'
That's Cui Shi.

" Upon hearing this, Xin Xing's mouth dropped open: "Brother, he... he actually did such a thing."

That day, as soon as Xin Xing entered the palace, Gao Lishi arrived immediately, saying that Li Longji had urgent business to discuss. Xin Xing knew
it must be something important, so he dared not delay, and the two brothers went to the Eastern Palace together.

When Xin Xing arrived at the Eastern Palace, he saw Li Longji and Wang Ju talking in the hall. Xin Xing was overjoyed and hurried forward
to pay his respects to the Crown Prince. He then asked Wang Ju, "Brother Wang, when will you return to Chang'an? How is Miss Xiaoxin?"

Wang Ju replied, "Thank you, thank you. I've been doing well lately." Wang Ju had participated in Wang Tongjiao's conspiracy and fled to Jiangdu,
where he made a living by selling his calligraphy. After Li Longji became the Crown Prince, he immediately summoned him back to the capital and appointed him as the Crown Prince's Chief Secretary, intending to keep Wang Ju
by his side. Today, he had come specifically to thank Li Longji.

The three sat together on a mat, reminiscing about old times. Gradually, the conversation turned to politics. Wang Ju said, "When I was
far away, I heard about Princess Taiping. Empress Wei plotted to murder the emperor, causing widespread discontent; killing her wouldn't have been difficult
. But Princess Taiping is different. She has the same ruthless and cunning style as Empress Wu Zetian. Moreover, many ministers are her henchmen
, which makes me secretly worried."

Li Longji sighed, "Actually, I've often been troubled by this. Father and she are from the same mother; now only Princess
Taiping . If I go too far, Father will be heartbroken, but I can't ignore it either. If things continue like this,
my aunt's power will only grow stronger, and she could bring disaster at any time." "The court."

Wang Ju shook his head and said, "You must know that the emperor's filial piety is completely different from that of ordinary people. The emperor's filial piety is for the sake of
national stability, so how can he be concerned with trivial matters!"

Li Longji asked Xin Xing, "What do you think, brother?"

Xin Xing laughed and said, "This is truly asking a blind man for advice. I know absolutely nothing about politics. Even so, in my
opinion, someone who is ignorant of politics, you really can't help but be wary of Princess Taiping's behavior."

Li Longji thought to himself, "Even you, brother, can see that my aunt is not right. The situation is probably quite serious."

From then on, with Zi Qiong's help, Xin Xing would occasionally tell Li Longji about Princess Taiping and her cronies' conspiracies
so that he could be on guard. Sure enough, every single thing came true, which truly amazed Li Longji.

Time flies, summer passed and autumn came, and another year went by in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Que'er gave birth to a daughter for Xin Xing, while Shangfang Yingxue and Yun'er each gave birth to a son. Xin Xing, as a
father, was naturally overjoyed, and each child, in addition to their mother, was cared for by a wet nurse.

During this time, Princess Taiping grew increasingly wary of Li Longji, and it was hateful that despite her attempts to sow discord and frame him, Li Dan was unwilling
to depose the Crown Prince. One day, a comet appeared in the sky. Princess Taiping hatched a plan to use this opportunity to incite Li Dan's resentment towards the Crown Prince.
She bribed a sorcerer to tell Li Dan, "The appearance of a comet is an omen of renewal and change. Currently, the 'Imperial Star' and the 'Heart Star' are undergoing changes, indicating that the Crown Prince will become emperor. Your Majesty should abdicate." Li Dan, upon hearing this, was delighted. He had long wanted to abdicate but had been unable to find a pretext. He immediately said, " I have long intended to abdicate. The celestial signs indicate that this is the time to pass on virtue and avoid disaster. I have decided to abdicate in favor of the Crown Prince." Princess Taiping, upon learning this, cursed inwardly, "This has backfired! How can this be allowed?" She immediately summoned her cronies and had them all submit memorials to dissuade her. Dozens of memorials were submitted, but all went unanswered. Princess Taiping became anxious and went to see Li Dan in person, but the emperor's mind was made up, and no matter how eloquently she spoke, he would not listen. She had no choice but to send someone else to persuade Li Longji to firmly decline. Li Longji hurriedly rushed to the palace to request to decline. Li Dan said, "If you are a filial son, then do not ascend the throne before my coffin . Say no more, and leave." Li Longji had no choice but to withdraw. Two days later, Li Dan issued an edict abdicating the throne to Crown Prince Li Longji. Princess Taiping knew that Li Longji was extremely difficult to control and that Li Dan needed to be managed, so she said to Li Dan, "Since you have decided to pass the throne to the Crown Prince, but he is currently too young, I'm afraid it's not suitable. Important matters must be handled by you." Li Dan thought it over and agreed. Li Dan summoned Li Longji and said, "Although I am abdicating the throne to you, I will dedicate time to handling important military and state affairs." On August 3rd, Li Longji ascended the throne, honoring his father Li Dan as the Retired Emperor . The Retired Emperor referred to himself as "朕" (Zhen, meaning "I") and received court officials every five days at the Taiji Hall. The Emperor referred to himself as "予" (Yu, meaning "I") and handled state affairs daily at the Wude Hall. Major military and state decisions were made by the Retired Emperor; other decisions were made by the Emperor himself. That year, Li Longji was twenty-nine years old. A few days later, Li Longji made his Crown Princess Wang Yicui his Empress. He also made his sons, Li Sizhi, Prince of Xuchang, Prince of Tan, and Li Siqian, Prince of Zhending, Prince of Ying. A month later, he welcomed Wu Ziying into the palace, and her favor with him grew even stronger. Princess Taiping, relying on the support of the retired Emperor, seized power and interfered in politics. Her resentment towards Li Longji increased daily . Of the seven prime ministers, five were recommended by Princess Taiping, and only Lu Xiangxian was not one of her confidants. Most of the other civil and military officials were subservient to her. Dou Huaizhen suggested to Princess Taiping that they bribe palace maids to poison the emperor's "Chijian powder." This was because the emperor was surrounded by beautiful women and often relied on tonics to enhance his virility. "Chijian" was one of the tonics commonly used by emperors, also known as "Limu" or "Guiduyou," and it had the effect of killing poison and exorcising evil spirits. Long-term use could increase virility and prolong sexual intercourse. Li Longji , who was lustful from a young age, began taking it from the age of twenty. Princess Taiping, upon hearing this, thought to herself, "Since someone else has taken action, I haven't violated the rules of the Demonic Sect." She immediately nodded in approval and said, "Very good, this matter will be handled by you, but the fewer people who know about it, the better." Xin Xing learned of this from Zi Qiong and knew the seriousness of the situation. He rushed to the palace that night to inform Li Longji, only to find that Li Longji and Wu Ziying were in their bedchamber. He was so anxious that he was jumping up and down in frustration. Gao Lishi, who had served Li Longji since he was the crown prince, saw Xin Xing's state and asked with a smile, "Your Excellency has come to the palace so late at night. Is there something of great importance?" Xin Xing replied, "It is a matter of utmost urgency." He then went to Gao Lishi's side and explained the situation. Upon hearing this, Gao Lishi was stunned and speechless: "How...how did you know about this?" Xin Xing hurriedly replied, "It's absolutely true, Brother Gao, you must inform the Emperor as soon as possible." Gao Lishi suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Oh no! Just now...just now the palace maids delivered 'Red Arrow Powder' into the imperial bedchamber!" Xin Xing froze, then hurriedly pushed Gao Lishi, "Go quickly, go quickly, any later and I'm afraid..." Gao Lishi didn't wait for him to finish speaking and rushed towards the imperial bedchamber. Xin Xing quickly followed behind, only to see Gao Lishi ignoring the palace maids' attempts to stop him, shouting "Emperor!" as he rushed into the bedchamber. Xin Xing stopped outside, not daring to go in. At this moment, Li Longji was on top of Wu Ziying, his hips swaying incessantly as he continued his thrusting. Suddenly hearing Gao Lishi's shout outside, Li Longji was startled. Knowing Gao Lishi was always understanding and wouldn't barge in without reason, he drew his spear and pulled the blanket over Wu Yanying's body. Gao Lishi rushed in. Li Longji asked, "What's the matter that you're so alarmed?" Gao Lishi cried, "Your Majesty, that...that Red Arrow Powder..." He ran to the table and saw the Red Arrow Powder safely placed in a cup. Relieved, he suddenly felt weak and collapsed to the ground. Li Longji, puzzled, asked, "What about the Red Arrow Powder?" Gao Lishi, regaining his composure, recounted Xin Xing's visit to the palace . Li Longji was shocked. He knew Xin Xing was unaware of his habit of taking Red Arrow Powder; this seemed to confirm the story. Li Longji dressed and went to see Xin Xing. Gao Lishi immediately ordered the palace guards to arrest the palace maid. After hearing Xin Xing's words, Li Longji knew the matter was urgent and hurriedly said to Gao Lishi, "Quickly summon Wang Ju and Cui Riyong ." Gao Lishi gave the order and left. Xin Xing continued, "Zi Qiong also calculated that Princess Taiping will launch a coup on the fourth of this month, planning to order Chang Yuankai and Li Ci to lead the Imperial Guards into the Wude Hall, while Dou Huaizhen, Xiao Zhizhong, Cen Xi, and others will lead the Imperial Guards to respond at the Southern Palace . Zi Qiong said that Wei Zhigu, the Right Attendant Gentleman of the Palace, also knows about this and plans to secretly report it to the Emperor tomorrow morning." Li Longji laughed and said, "Miss Zi Qiong is indeed amazing; she can know the affairs of the world just by sitting at home." Xin Xing said, "If I hadn't known the names and birth dates of these people before, even with all my abilities, it would have been in vain. I'm afraid even a god couldn't have predicted it." Li Longji said, "This time, my brother has saved me again..." "My life was a great achievement, unmatched by anyone in the court. Every time I offered you an official title, you refused. I just couldn't understand you." Xin Xing laughed, "Brother, although you are now emperor, in my heart you are still my brother. We are good brothers, loyal to each other. This bond alone is irreplaceable, isn't it?" Li Longji said, "It is truly your blessing to know me, brother. Just say the word, and whatever you want , don't hesitate to ask me." As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Ju and Cui Riyong, led by Gao Lishi, hurriedly entered. Li Longji invited them to sit down and explained what had just happened. Wang Ju was also startled and said, "Judging from the situation, we must strike first."

Cui Riyong interjected, "Actually, Princess Taiping's plot to rebel has been brewing for some time. When Your Majesty was still the Crown Prince, you
were merely a subject, and there were many things to consider if you wanted to suppress her. Now that you have ascended the throne, a single edict is all it takes; who would dare to resist
? If the traitor's coup succeeds, it will be too late for regrets. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider."

Li Longji nodded, "What you say is true, but I fear it will alarm the Retired Emperor."

Cui Riyong said, "The Emperor's filial piety lies in bringing peace to the world. If he cannot bring peace to the country, where is his filial piety? I request
Your Majesty to first take control of the Imperial Guards and immediately arrest the traitor. I guarantee that the Retired Emperor will not be alarmed."

Li Longji nodded in agreement and decided to take action.

Episode 12, Part 9 (End)

Episode 12: Supporting the Fallen / Part 10: The Scheme of the Queen Mother

Princess Taiping knew that the poisoning attempt had failed and that Li Longji would definitely retaliate. Therefore, she immediately convened a secret meeting with her cronies, intending to act
early . Lu Xiangxian, who had been recommended by Princess Taiping to become Prime Minister, also came to discuss the matter in secret.

Lu Xiangxian had long seen through Princess Taiping's ambition and was deeply disgusted by her actions. He advised, "I think this matter
should not be done. I hope the princess will reconsider."

Princess Taiping said, "Deposing the eldest son and establishing the younger one is already inappropriate, let alone something immoral like this. How can it not be done?"

Lu Xiangxian said, "The emperor has rendered great service, and the people are loyal to him. How can he be deposed?" Dou

Huaizhen sneered, "Lord Lu is truly pedantic. I ask you, where did you get your position today? Today, the princess is about
to do something important, yet you are obstructing her. What is the reason for this?"

Lu Xiangxian said, "I am only speaking frankly to dissuade her for the sake of the princess. I have no other intentions."

Just then, Xue Chongjian suddenly rushed in and said loudly, "This matter must not be done."

Princess Taiping was furious, "You are my son, and you dare to argue with me?"

Xue Chongjian said, "Mother has a high position and great power, and lives a comfortable life. What is there to complain about? Why do you want to do
something that would exterminate the entire clan?" If Princess Taiping were not afraid of her identity being exposed, she would have loved to kill Xue Chongjian with one blow.

Princess Taiping said, "Drag him out." The crowd, with some persuasion and some pushing, managed to push Xue Chongjian out of the room. Princess
Taiping continued, "Now that the poison has failed, the Emperor is wary. The plan must be moved forward. Dou Huaizhen,
gather your men as soon as possible, and we'll split up tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Li Longji summoned Prince Qi, Li Longfan; Prince Xue, Li Longye; General
Longwu, Wang Maozhong; Palace Attendant Jiang Jiao; Vice Minister of the Imperial Stud, Li Lingwen; Imperial Attendant Wang Shouyi; Palace Attendant Gao Lishi; and General Guoyi, Li Shoude, to
jointly devise a plan and begin planning the armed suppression.

At noon, Li Longji dispatched Wang Maozhong... Zhong led 300 soldiers from the Wude Hall to the Qianhua Gate as a precaution. He then
summoned Chang Yuankai and Li Ci, henchmen of Princess Taiping, and immediately beheaded them. He then sent men to the Inner Court to arrest Jia Yingfu and Li You
. He then stormed the court, arrested Xiao Zhizhong and Cen Xi, and beheaded them as well.

Dou Huaizhen, realizing the gravity of the situation, fled. His pursuers surrounded him in a ravine, and with nowhere to escape, he
hanged himself. Li Longji ordered his head cut off and changed his surname to "Poison."

The retired Emperor Li Dan, upon learning of the incident, hurriedly ascended the Chengtian Gate tower. The Minister of War, Guo Yuanzhen, reported, "His Majesty's order
to execute Dou Huaizhen and others is for no other reason than this; Your Majesty can rest assured." Li Longji then also ascended the Chengtian Gate tower to see his father
and explained the situation. Upon hearing this, Li Dan issued an edict announcing the crimes of Dou Huaizhen and others and granting a general amnesty.

Princess Taiping and her henchmen, who had conspired in the morning, had been completely wiped out by the afternoon, a fact she had never anticipated.

Xin Xing said to Li Longji, "I suspect that demon is possessing Princess Taiping. If that's true,
it's difficult for to handle, so leave it to Ziqiong and me." Li Longji nodded in agreement.

As soon as Xin Xing stepped out of the palace gate, he saw Ziqiong and Tongxia waiting outside. He asked, "Ziqiong, do you know where Princess
Taiping is?"

Ziqiong said, "Although Ye Ji can hide her demonic energy, she can't hide her movements. I'm afraid Princess Taiping isn't Ye Ji
, or perhaps she's possessed by someone else."

Xin Xing said, "Whether she is or not, the most important thing is to capture Princess Taiping."

Ziqiong led the two of them, using their movement techniques, and they sped south like lightning, arriving at a Buddhist temple with the three large characters "Nanshan Temple" written on it
. Just as they entered the temple, they suddenly saw a woman in palace attire gracefully stepping out—it was Princess Taiping.

Luo Cha Ye Ji had anticipated the arrival of the three. Now that her demonic powers had fully recovered, she was brimming with confidence, knowing that
Xin Xing and the other two were no match for her. She felt it was time to settle old scores, so instead of
fleeing, she stepped forward to meet them.

Xin Xing and the other two were startled upon seeing her. Xin Xing laughed, "Princess, it seems you knew we were coming?"

Princess Taiping sneered, "Of course I knew, and I know your purpose in coming." As soon as she finished speaking
, a figure slowly emerged from Princess Taiping's body—it was Luo Cha Ye
Ji, with purple hair and completely naked. She laughed at the three, "You won't be as lucky as last time. Make your move."

Princess Taiping, having lost her support, immediately went limp and fainted to the ground.

Xin Xing laughed, "So you've finally shown yourself. Before we make our move, I have something I'd like to say to my mother-in-law."

Luo Cha Ye Ji frowned and demanded, "You... what did you say?"

Xin Xing said, "Your daughter Qian Qian is now my wife. Is it not proper for me to call you mother-in-law?"

Luo Cha Ye Ji's eyes widened in anger, "Nonsense! How did you know Qian Qian's identity? Besides, if she married you
, how could I not know? I understand, you know you can't defeat me and want to use this to get my forgiveness
. Give up that idea now."

Xin Xing said, "I think my mother-in-law is too arrogant. How could
I possibly hide the truth about you and Qian Qian from her? But you can rest assured, Qian Qian and I are truly in love and will not let you affect anything. Moreover,
I haven't told Qian Qian about your relationship with her. As long as my mother-in-law stops now and abandons her desire for revenge..." " If you cause
chaos and turmoil in the world again, I might spare your life today. Otherwise, for the sake of the court and the common people, I will have no choice but to put
righteousness

before family." Luo Cha Ye Ji laughed loudly: "You think you can make me give up my revenge just because of a few words from you? That's
a huge joke. Even if you really married Qian Qian, so what? As long as you ignore my affairs,
I can wipe the slate clean of our past grievances and never hold it against you again."

Xin Xing said: "If you are still so stubborn, then I have no choice but to offend you. But for Qian Qian's sake, if I use
the Twin Dragon Staff, I might accidentally hurt you, my mother-in-law..."

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Cha Ye Ji interrupted him and laughed: "What business is it of yours to talk nonsense? All three of
you, come at me together."

Xin Xing took out Huo You's 'Heavenly Demon Crimson Arrow', said 'Excuse me,' and the crimson arrow was suddenly fired, heading straight for Luo Cha Ye Ji
. Although Luo Cha Ye Ji is a member of the Demonic Sect, all her demonic arts originated from Huo You, and Huo You did this to save Ye Ji.
Having already prepared a backup plan, Ye Ji was completely unaware of the existence of the "Heavenly Demon Crimson Arrow."

Luo Cha Ye Ji's eyes lit up as a beam of red light shot towards her. Unsure of its power, she dared not
confront it directly, shifting her feet swiftly like lightning to dodge. Unexpectedly, the red light suddenly changed direction,
shooting . Luo Cha Ye Ji was startled and repeatedly dodged, but the red light remained relentlessly close, finally
striking her left shoulder with a "thud. "

Luo Cha Ye Ji let out a muffled groan, her body swaying as if about to fall. Suddenly, a dark figure moved, and her falling body was caught by
someone. Luo Cha Ye Ji glanced at the person and whispered, "It's...it's you..."

It turned out to be Huo You. He held Ye Ji with one arm and said, "With me here, no one can touch you." Then he raised
his head and glared at Xin Xing and the other two: "You dare to hurt my people. Listen, I will settle this score!
" Then he winked at Xin Xing, picked up Ye Ji, and flew away.

After Huo Youyuan left, Xin Xing laughed heartily, "That great demon is quite the actor. He saved her again this
time , and I, his mother-in-law, am still completely devoted to him."

Ziqiong and Tongxia covered their mouths and smiled at the same time. Ziqiong said, "Ye Ji was hit by the 'Heavenly Demon Crimson Arrow,' and after the attack,
she lost . The matter can be considered resolved satisfactorily."

Xin Xing handed Princess Taiping to Li Longji and said, "The princess was indeed bewitched by a demon, which led her
to do . I hope Your Majesty will handle this matter accordingly."

Li Longji naturally understood what Xin Xing was saying, and then discussed it with his father, Li Dan.

Li Dan said, "Your aunt was originally a crystal ball, discerning and insightful. Given her status and power, she would never
do such a foolish thing. When I first heard of her rebellion, I didn't quite believe it, but because the evidence was there, I had no choice but to believe
it . Now, hearing what you say, although it seems absurd and bizarre, it is the only possibility that she is possessed. Of all the siblings I have
, only your aunt remains. I really can't bear to let her leave like this!"

Li Longji understood his father's intentions. After the Li Shurou Taoist temple was completed, he secretly imprisoned Princess Taiping in the temple
and had people guarding her day and night. To maintain his prestige and not want people to think he was showing favoritism, Li Longji spread the word that
Princess had been given a death sentence. On the other hand, Li Longji was furious that Xue Chongxun had committed adultery with Wu Yanying and refused to let him go. Using this as an excuse, he
ordered the deaths of all of Princess Taiping's sons, except for Xue Chongjian, who was spared death and given the surname Li, while retaining his official position and title
.

Cui Shi and Right Chancellor Lu Zangyong were both accused of having slept with Princess Taiping and sentenced to exile. Li Longji, however,
did not let him off the hook, issuing an edict ordering Cui Shi to commit suicide on his way to exile.

Xin Xing, having accomplished his great task, was in high spirits and that very night summoned his five wives to share a bed with him.

Shangfang Yingxue, when she first married Xin Xing, was very shy, but as time passed, she gradually learned the pleasures of it all,
especially after giving birth to her son; her former shyness melted away with time.

That night, Xin Xing slept with all five women, and naturally, he was exhausted. After the battle, utterly exhausted, Xin Xing fell
into a deep sleep. He slept very soundly until midnight, when he faintly heard a woman's voice in his ear:
"Xin Xing, although you have rendered meritorious service in slaying the monster and eliminating the demon, you have not yet completed your thirty-six tribulations and thirty-six good deeds. Therefore,
you cannot return to the ranks of immortals and must remain in the mortal realm to atone for your sins. Now that Zi Qiong's mission is complete, she must return to
the Heavenly Court with me immediately."

Xin Xing was greatly surprised. It turned out that the Goddess Xuan Nu had come to visit. When he heard that Zi Qiong was leaving immediately, he immediately
became and hurriedly pleaded, "Zi Qiong and I have mutual feelings for each other. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and let Zi Qiong stay. As long as
Zi Qiong can stay in the mortal realm..." "Your Majesty, you may impose more tribulations on me, and I, Dou'er, will bear them all."

The Goddess Xuan Nu said, "There is a difference between immortals and mortals; how can you speak such nonsense? Considering your considerable merit this time, I will grant
you and your five wives a special trip to the Heavenly Palace. As for Zi Qiong, do not mention it again."

Seeing the Goddess Xuan Nu's resolute tone, Xin Xing grew anxious and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please leave Zi Qiong
behind. I'll do whatever you want, Your Majesty… Your Majesty…" He called several times, but received no response, knowing that the Goddess Xuan Nu
had already left. Xin Xing was indignant, thinking to himself, "Fine, since you've allowed me to go to the Heavenly Palace, I won't cling to
you shamelessly. If you still refuse, I won't leave, and see what you can do to me then."

The Jade Pool Immortal Realm, located in the Boundless Heaven, is the residence of the Queen Mother. Its jade palaces and towers, one hundred and twenty stories high, soar into
the clouds . Here, the weather is mild and spring is in full bloom
all year round. Everywhere, celestial flowers bloom like a sea, and rare birds and animals roam freely. Strange trees and exotic herbs abound. Looking ahead, one sees countless rays of brilliant light, auspicious clouds stretching for thousands of miles, and a gentle breeze
carrying the scent of immortals. Truly, "This scene should only exist in heaven; where on earth can it be found?"

Xin Xing, accompanied by his five beautiful wives, arrived before the Jade Palace and the Magnificent Pavilion. As far as the eye could see, there was an endless orchard of immortal peaches, its surrounding area
spanning 180 million li, planted with peach trees everywhere. The five women stared wide-eyed, speechless with amazement. Huo Qianqian exclaimed:
"What a vast peach orchard! I've heard it only blossoms once every three thousand years and bears fruit once every three thousand years. Is that true?"

Tongxia laughed beside her. "Of course it's true! Some people can even eat just one peach and gain immortality. If they can
eat four peaches, they can ascend to heaven in broad daylight!"

Yun'er clapped her hands and laughed. "I'm not greedy. One peach is enough for me."

Little Sparrow said, "It won't do if only you eat it. Even if you stay young forever, will Dou'er even glance at us
? If we're going to eat, one for each of us. That's fair."

Xinxing, however, wasn't in the mood for their conversation and asked Tongxia, "Why is only one for you?" "Where are Ziqiong and
Yuanhua ? Why can't we see them?"

Tongxia said, "They are disciples of the Goddess Xuan Nu. She took them away long ago."

Xinxing said, "This... what should we do? Will I still be able to see Ziqiong?"

Tongxia smiled and said, "Don't worry, with me here, there will always be a chance for you to meet Ziqiong. Now, let me take you to
Wuji Palace. This is a place specially granted to you by the Goddess Xuan Nu."

The group followed Tongxia, passing several strangely shaped buildings and turning past several giant trees. Suddenly, their eyes lit up
. The surrounding mountains were like shadows, and the water was like the blue sky, creating a mesmerizing scene. Suddenly, Huo Qianqian exclaimed, "Ah!
What kind of strange bird or beast is this? It looks so cute and beautiful!"

After walking for a while, they arrived at Wuji Palace. The palace was deep and endless, divided into five courtyards, with many side
rooms . In front, there were flower gardens, artificial mountains, flowing water, pavilions, and everything else imaginable. Inside, cranes danced and phoenixes soared, fish swam and birds flew. This
place surpasses even

All the wives were overjoyed at this wonderful place, except for Shangfang Yingxue, who noticed Xinxing's troubled expression and
came to comfort him, saying, "Dou'er, Sister Ziqiong will definitely come to see you."

Xinxing replied, "That's not what I want. I want Ziqiong to be by my side forever, do you understand?"

Tongxia, standing to the side, said, "Your infatuation is in vain. The Goddess Xuan Nu never takes back what she says.
Your chances of being with Ziqiong are slim to none, unless the Queen Mother approves."

Xinxing quickly asked, "If I beg the Queen Mother, do you think she'll agree?"

Tongxia shook her head, "Even if you kowtow until your head breaks, how could the Queen Mother easily agree? Actually, I do have a
method, but it's too risky. If it backfires, not only will my efforts be wasted, but the consequences will be even worse..."

Xinxing didn't wait for her to finish, pressing, "What method? For Ziqiong's sake, you must try."

Tongxia pondered for a moment, then looked at Xinxing and sighed, "Alas! Well, seeing you like this, it's really a bit..."
"
whisperedI can't bear it , "Every morning, Junyu accompanies the Queen Mother to bathe in the Jade Pool. I'll arrange for you and Ziqiong to
... and so on..." Xin Xing listened and nodded repeatedly. Tong Xia finally said, "The Queen Mother's favorite thing is
a large object; she'll definitely be tempted at first sight. Even so, whether you succeed is still uncertain."

Xin Xing nodded vigorously, "That's fine. Since this is the only hope, I have no choice but to take the plunge. I'll leave
everything to you, Tong Xia, to arrange and help."

Tong Xia said, "If it weren't for your infatuation with Ziqiong, I wouldn't have helped you." She then smiled and left.

The next morning, Tong Xia came to find Xin Xing and said, "Come with me now; Ziqiong will be here soon."

Xin Xing was overjoyed. The two left Wuji Palace and, led by Tongxia, soon arrived at the Jade Pool. It truly
lived up to its name ; the pool was entirely constructed of jade. To the left was a row of craggy artificial mountains, layered and stacked; to the right
, a fragrant flower grove. The pool itself was shrouded in mist, a vibrant green—a truly beautiful place.

Tongxia said, "What are you still looking at? Quickly take off your clothes." Xinxing, hearing this, immediately began to remove his clothes and
stepped into the pool. Tongxia added, "I'll leave first; Ziqiong will be here soon." Not long after Tongxia left,
footsteps . Ziqiong had entered the Jade Pool and smiled slightly upon seeing Xinxing.

Xinxing hurriedly said, "Ziqiong, come quickly into the pool."

Ziqiong nodded, removed her clothes, and her flawless jade-like body was immediately revealed before him. After entering the Jade
Pool, she slowly approached Xin Xing and said, "This might be our last time together. Do whatever you want, Zi Qiong
will do."

Xin Xing pulled her into his arms and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I want you to be with me forever."

Zi Qiong shook her head and smiled, knowing it was impossible, but she couldn't bear to discourage him, so she remained silent
. Xin Xing kissed her on the cheek and said, "I want it now, is that okay?"

Zi Qiong nodded: "Do whatever you want." Xin Xing took her hand and led her to the edge of the pool, letting
Zi Qiong sit on a piece of jade. He spread her legs and buried his head to lick her vulva. Zi Qiong felt an indescribable pleasure and
softly moaned, "Mmm, Dou'er..."

Xin Xing licked her, but his ears perked up, listening carefully to the surrounding sounds.

Ziqiong was lost in her bliss when she suddenly opened her eyes, her face showing fear. She thought to herself, "Tongxia said the Queen Mother
wouldn't be here today, so why is she here now…?" She quickly whispered to Xinxing, "Oh no, someone's coming! Please
, it can't be the Queen Mother! Hide quickly!"

Xinxing said, "To stay with you, no matter what happens, you must believe me."

Ziqiong was bewildered and was about to ask further when she suddenly heard a woman's voice shout, "Ziqiong, how dare you
do such a thing here!"

Startled, Ziqiong immediately prostrated herself by the pond, "Heavenly Mother, please forgive Ziqiong, forgive Xinxing!"

Xinxing turned around and saw two women standing by the pond. One was a
beautiful , with bright eyes and white teeth, a face like a peach blossom, dressed in a white gauze palace gown, frowning as she stared at her
. Beside her was a beautiful woman of seventeen or eighteen, exquisitely beautiful—it was Junyu, the incarnation of Tongxia.

The Queen Mother roared, "You two, get out of here! I'll settle accounts with you later!"

Xin Xing emerged from the pool, his dragon spear swaying back and forth. The Queen Mother and Junyu
were stunned for a moment, both thinking, "What a huge thing!"

Xin Xing didn't help Zi Qiong up; instead, he strode forward to the Queen Mother and bowed, saying, "Xin Xing greets the Heavenly Mother.
" The Queen Mother snapped out of her daze, snorted, and Xin Xing suddenly struck their pressure points with two fingers.

The Queen Mother was shocked: "You...you have such audacity! What do you want?"

Xin Xing laughed, "I want your bodies, to let you taste the most powerful penis in the world."

Zi Qiong screamed to stop him, but Xin Xing winked at her. Remembering Xin Xing's words, Zi Qiong was at a loss for
what to do. Without a word, Xin Xing stripped the two women naked, praising them profusely, "I never imagined the Heavenly Mother's
body was so beautiful—full breasts, a slender waist, skin as white as snow, truly a peerless beauty." Looking at Junyu,
she was exactly the same as Tongxia in disguise, still alluring and graceful, with a captivating figure.

The Queen Mother angrily cried, "You…you dare touch me, I'll make you…ah!" Before she could finish, Xin Xing had already
laid her back on the ground, grasping one breast in each hand and roughly fondling them. The Queen Mother suddenly felt an overwhelming pleasure throughout her body; in an instant,
her vagina was dripping with fluid.

Xin Xing knew this was different from before and he had to act quickly. He immediately lifted his dragon, thrusting forward with force
, the large, thick rod penetrating halfway in. Xin Xing stopped and asked, "Is the Heavenly Mother satisfied with my big thing
?" With another thrust, the dragon's head was now pressed against the depths of her womb.

The Jade Emperor's rod was already quite large, but compared to Xin Xing's, it seemed to pale in comparison. The Queen Mother felt that this massive thing
was as hard as iron and incredibly hot, squeezing her flower chamber with intense pleasure, making it feel like it was about to burst. It was a wonderful
sensation she had never experienced before. As Xin Xing thrust violently, the pleasurable sensation was too much for her to bear, and she couldn't help but cry out
, "Oh! You...you naughty boy, you've crushed my flower heart! Hold me tight and thrust into me a few more
times, let me throw myself at you!"

Xin Xing smiled and began to thrust with a series of loud slapping sounds. Suddenly, the beautiful woman let out a soft moan, trembled a few times, and then ejaculated
. Seeing the Queen Mother's wanton state, Ziqiong was also stunned, thinking, "If the Queen Mother takes a liking
to Dou'er because of this, perhaps she will pardon Dou'er and me."

Seeing that the Queen Mother had climaxed, Xin Xing quickly pulled out his dragon spear, climbed on top of Ju Yu, and held his huge rod covered in semen
to her mouth, saying, "Quickly lick it clean."

Ju Yu had been watching for a long time and was already burning with desire. Seeing Xin Xing holding his rod to her, she understood his intention.
Without thinking , she put the juice and water into her mouth and sucked hard for a while. Then she heard Xin Xing ask, "Do you want my big..."
"Thing?" Ju Yu's eyes were full of lust, but she didn't answer.

Xin Xing understood perfectly. He moved to her crotch, used his fingers to release her pressure points, and said, "Hold yourself
." Ju Yu's lust was burning. She gripped his penis and tried to push it into her vagina. Xin Xing helped her and thrust hard.

Ju Yu immediately frowned and opened her mouth: "It's so big, it's going to burst..."

Xin Xing smiled and lay on top of her. Ju Yu hugged him tightly with both hands, thinking, "This lovely girl is not only
beautiful, but she also has such a big penis. Even without thrusting, just having it inside me is incredibly beautiful. She's much better than
the Jade Emperor and Shi Huan!"

Ju Yu's breasts were round and hard, squeezing Xin Xing and making him feel extremely comfortable. He saw his lower body moving rapidly, while his large hands groped her
body . Her breasts were red and white from his gripping, covered with finger marks. This time, hundreds of thrusts came at once. Although Ju Yu
was lustful and fierce, she couldn't withstand the eighteen-foot-long spear and had already lost control twice.

Xin Xing returned to the Queen Mother and, without a word, spread her long, slender legs and thrust his spear. The Queen Mother
cried out in ecstasy as he pounded into her, demanding that Xin Xing release her pressure points. Seeing that the deed was done, Xin Xing wasn't afraid of her anymore and released her pressure points
.

Once free, the Queen Mother fiercely embraced Xin Xing, her lower body swaying against his erect penis, exclaiming, "
What a powerful fiery rod! Even if you shatter my flower garden, it's worth it!"

Xin Xing replied, "If the Heavenly Mother grants me one request, I'm willing to stay longer and let you endure more blows.
Even if I return to the mortal realm, I hope the Heavenly Mother will come at any time. Otherwise, I'll leave right now and even
spread the word about what happened between us today, making sure all the heavenly soldiers and generals know."

The Queen Mother's eyebrows furrowed: "Are you blackmailing me?"

Xin Xing said, "Not only am I blackmailing you, but I'm also deliberately raping you. But what does it matter? As long as the Queen Mother finds pleasure
, I will do my utmost afterward. But the Heavenly Mother must agree to my conditions."

The Queen Mother asked, "Tell me about it?"

Xin Xing said, "Actually, this matter is truly..." "It's a small matter. As long as the Heavenly Mother allows Ziqiong to remain
in the mortal realm to help me complete the Thirty-Six Tribulations, Xinxing can return to the Heavenly Palace sooner and continue his unfinished destiny with the Heavenly Mother. Is
n't killing two birds with one stone?"

The Queen Mother finally understood and smiled, "So you can't bear to part with Ziqiong

?" Xinxing nodded and said, "It's best that the Heavenly Mother understands Xinxing's feelings. Can you agree to my request?"

The Queen Mother said, "I can agree to anything, but you must stay here with me every day."

Xinxing and Ziqiong were overjoyed to hear this. Xinxing quickly said, "Okay, whatever you say."

The Queen Mother said, "Don't be too happy too soon. If you don't satisfy me, I will immediately rescind my order." Xinxing
nodded vigorously . The Queen Mother smiled and said, "What are you waiting for? Quickly move your Ruyi Jingu Bang."

Upon receiving the order, Xinxing immediately used his skills, making the Queen Mother sway and tremble, exclaiming "Wonderful!" During her
time in the Heavenly Palace, the Queen Mother finally tasted Xin Xing's pleasures and felt that his small request was truly worthwhile.

Xin Xing suddenly woke up, sprang to his feet, and looked around to find his five wives still fast asleep, realizing it had all
been a dream. He saw the rising sun shining through the window; it was already morning. He gently patted each of his wives awake.

Huo Qianqian yawned, her eyes still sleepy, and said, "What's wrong? You've disturbed my sweet dream."

Xin Xing laughed, "What sweet dream? Did you dream of going to the Heavenly Palace?"

Huo Qianqian's eyes widened, "Exactly! How did you know? I dreamed that the Goddess Xuan Nu invited us to go to the Heavenly Palace together
. I saw rare birds and exotic beasts everywhere. It was wonderful!"

Yun'er exclaimed in surprise, "Me...me too! We stayed in the Wuji Palace. It was so big and beautiful,
just like the imperial palace."

Xin Xing was astonished. He looked at his other three wives, all of whom were filled with astonishment. Xin Xing hurriedly asked, "You...
you all dreamed of going to the Heavenly Palace?" The three women nodded in unison. Xin Xing finally understood. It was all the Goddess Xuan Nu's
doing. So it was all true. Suddenly thinking of Zi Qiong, he quickly got out of bed, hurriedly put on his clothes,
and rushed to Zi Qiong's room.

Ziqiong opened the door and let Xinxing in, laughing, "You rascal! You tricked the Heavenly Mother like that. If she hadn't agreed,
we'd both be in big trouble."

Xinxing, delighted, hugged Ziqiong tightly, kissing her cheek repeatedly, and asked, "Ziqiong...you
're staying forever?" Ziqiong smiled slightly and nodded. Xinxing then asked, "What about Tongxia and Yuanhua? Have
they returned to the Heavenly Palace?"

Ziqiong hummed in agreement, "They've both gone back."

(Episode 12, Part 10)

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