Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 50 Scald

The eunuchs from the Eastern and Western Depots stood guard on both sides, along with ten thousand Imperial Guards and civil and military officials accompanying, hidden among them were quite a few masters.

The pomp was indeed quite grand.

And the Dragon Chariot the Emperor rode was even more imposing, luxurious, majestic, fully displaying the regal authority of the Royal Family.

It was a carriage with railings on both sides, inlaid with gold and jade.

The horses pulling the Dragon Chariot were Snow Dragon Steeds from the Western Regions, six in total.

These horses are faster than the steed that travels a thousand miles, with physiques several times that of ordinary fine horses, and the key is, they are gentle-natured, able to travel three thousand miles in a day without eating or drinking.

Their fur is snow-white, and behind their hooves was fur with cloud patterns, when running, they seemed to be stepping through clouds.

Zhao Ji sat on the Dragon Chariot, with four Palace Maids beside him waving fans and holding parasols.

The Dragon Chariot had very exquisite decorations, with the most prominent being dragon patterns, and the surrounding was adorned with high-grade fabrics.

Saint Emperor Mountain was some distance away from Bianliang.

It was customary that when leaving Bianliang, the Empress should also board the Dragon Chariot to enjoy the worship of Bianliang’s people with Zhao Ji, further exemplifying the dignity of the Emperor and Empress.

But Zhao Ji did not let the Empress come up, instead he had Noble Consort Hu board the Dragon Chariot.

Even though in the capital, the Emperor and the Empress are rarely seen by the common people, thus in the eyes of the people.

Therefore, ordinary people do not recognize the Emperor and Empress, and seeing the man and woman being guarded on the Dragon Chariot, thought they were the Emperor and Empress.

Although the guards accompanying would correct this.

But there were too many spectators after all.

Some immediately began shouting, Long live Your Majesty.

Long live the Empress!

While the Empress’s Phoenix Chariot was a carriage-style, not exposed, if one wanted to see the scenery outside, one would have to lift the side curtains and peek outside.

Although the space inside the carriage was quite large, able to accommodate several people.

But Chen Mo did not have the qualification to go in, only able to trot alongside the Phoenix Chariot to avoid falling behind.

Inside the carriage, Zhao Fujin slightly lifted the left curtain, glanced at the Dragon Chariot ahead, and seeing Noble Consort Hu giggling like a vixen in front of His Majesty, her eyebrows suddenly furrowed.

With a stern expression, her gaze fell on the Empress beside her enjoying Cai’Er pressing her shoulders but with an expressionless face, and said, "Mother Empress, look at that fox spirit constantly clinging to Father, when others call Long live the Empress, she not only shows no shame, but rather smiles, she is simply too disrespectful..."

In her view, the reason Father neglected Mother Empress must be the trickery of Noble Consort Hu.

After all, in these three years, Father frequented Noble Consort Hu’s palace the most.

"It’s definitely because of your grandfather donating money, making Your Majesty still angry with me, and deliberately doing this." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Xiao Yunxi picked up the teapot next to her and poured herself a cup of tea, but her hand holding the teacup was trembling slightly, revealing the emotions in her heart at that time.

Listening to the giggles of Noble Consort Hu once again entering her ears, coupled with a minor bump from the carriage, Xiao Yunxi accidentally didn’t hold the teacup steady, and boiling tea spilled onto her leg.

Xiao Yunxi immediately furrowed her phoenix eyebrows, her eyes slightly narrowed, yet she did not make a sound.

But this startled Zhao Fujin and Cai’Er behind her, who exclaimed.

The former examined Xiao Yunxi’s injury, while the latter sought medicine.

"Mother Empress, how can you be so careless?" Zhao Fujin let down the window curtain, then lifted Xiao Yunxi’s skirt and raised it.

On the snow-white thigh, there was a large area of redness.

Zhao Fujin touched it with her hand, just in time to see Xiao Yunxi furrow her eyebrows even tighter and her trembling eyelashes.

Xiao Yunxi said nothing, and was about to pour herself another cup.

Seeing this, Zhao Fujin quickly took it over, poured it for Xiao Yunxi, and said, "How can something like this require you to personally come, Mother Empress..."

As she spoke, she looked upward at Cai’Er who was finding medicine and asked, "Mother Empress, where is the rest of your serving staff?"

"The Empress said with travel fatigue, everything from simple, hence only brought this maid and Chen Hong." Cai’Er had already found the medicine and brought it over.

Zhao Fujin knew Mother Empress advocated thrift, and such as the Emperor’s expedition was the most costly, hence sighed and said nothing more, applying the medicine for her.

Just at this moment, the carriage was knocked.

Zhao Fujin immediately let down Xiao Yunxi’s skirt, lifted the front curtain, and saw Chen Mo.

"Chen Hong? What’s the matter?" Zhao Fujin asked.

"Reporting to Her Highness the Empress, Empress, just now His Majesty sent someone to inquire if anything happened to the Empress? His Majesty has already heard the commotion." Chen Mo respectfully said.

Zhao Fujin naturally spoke the truth, and also wished Father would personally come to see, and show some concern for Mother Empress.

Xiao Yunxi wanted to stop him, but it was already too late.

Soon, the eunuch sent by the Emperor heard Zhao Fujin’s words and returned to report.

...

"Drinking tea, scalded?" Hearing Wei Xian’s words, Zhao Ji furrowed his brow, wanting to go see.

But just at this moment, Noble Consort Hu grasped Zhao Ji’s arm, charmingly said, "Your Majesty, today’s Bianliang is truly lively, accompany this concubine to look together."

"Yes, yes."

Zhao Ji responded twice, then said to Wei Xian, "Send the Imperial Physician to check on the Empress."

"Yes."

...

"Knock knock." Chen Mo knocked on the carriage again.

This time Cai’Er lifted the curtain, and Zhao Fujin quickly asked, "Did Father come?"

Xiao Yunxi’s eyes revealed some joy, and she took a copper mirror next to her and looked.

Chen Mo shook his head, respectfully said, "Reporting to the Empress, Your Highness. His Majesty sent the Imperial Physician over."

"Imperial Physician." Hearing this, Zhao Fujin furrowed her brow.

Xiao Yunxi’s face changed, the joy in her eyes disappeared, and said, "Did His Majesty send any message?"

Chen Mo asked the Imperial Physician, then said to Xiao Yunxi, "Reporting to the Empress, none."

Xiao Yunxi’s face became unsightly.

Didn’t even bring a word of concern?

Not even asking about my injury?

Sending the Imperial Physician?

A woman’s thighs, can they be seen by another man?

Xiao Yunxi suddenly glanced at Chen Mo.

Hmm...

He doesn’t count.

Moreover, what she showed him was her calf.

Xiao Yunxi then said in a deep voice, "No need, this seat only has minor injuries, no need to trouble the Imperial Physician."

"Yes."

Chen Mo conveyed Xiao Yunxi’s words to the Imperial Physician.

Then the Imperial Physician went to report back.

...

On the Dragon Chariot.

Looking at the incoming Imperial Physician, Zhao Ji asked, "How is the Empress’s side?"

"The Empress said they were just minor injuries, no treatment necessary."

"Refusing medical attention? Nonsense..." Zhao Ji shouted, then said, "Since so, you may withdraw."

"Yes."

...

On the Empress’s side.

Seeing still no other word from Zhao Ji’s side, Xiao Yunxi felt sad, and inside the carriage, she sighed heavily.