[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress-":3,"chapter-cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-268":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1526744,1980,"Chapter 268 - 267 The Sorrow of Zhao Jiangning","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-268",268,"\u003Cp>Perhaps it was for Chen Mo to heal her injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe because she thought he had taken so much advantage of her, she believed she held some weight in his heart and sought his comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she felt that Chen Mo’s attitude towards her had become indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Chen Mansion still received her with courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Mo no longer had any intention of teasing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did he joke with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even take advantage of her; he treated her properly and professionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even significantly reduced the time for treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, when treating the injury on her right leg, it took just the time of an incense stick to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo released her calf, wiped his hands with a towel prepared nearby, and said, \"Prince De Ning, today’s treatment is over. In at most two days, all your ailments should be healed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Chen Mo turned his back and said, \"Prince De Ning, I have some matters to attend to, so I won’t accompany you. You can leave on your own once you’re ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Mo’s attitude of wanting to dissociate after healing, for some reason, she felt a pang in her heart, bit her lip, and ultimately said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, her eyes immediately became misty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struggled to get up, tidied herself in front of the copper mirror, and headed outside before regaining her strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she walked out of the room, she stumbled and was caught by Chen Mo, who was instructing Chun Lan at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince De Ning, are you alright?\" Chen Mo asked with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chun Lan looked at Zhao Jiangning with a meaningful glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single man and a woman alone in a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both came out one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince De Ning’s legs went weak as soon as she came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they did was obvious without explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None of your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jiangning shook off Chen Mo’s hand and left Chen Mansion with the help of two maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crazy.\" Chen Mo muttered angrily, thinking he’d kindly treated her without teasing, yet received such treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if he knew what Zhao Jiangning thought, Chen Mo would surely exclaim his innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was only this morning that he did that thing, Chen Mo was still in a sage-like state, coupled with the simulated coercion, making him feel like a villain. So, he didn’t tease Zhao Jiangning during treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for having matters to attend to, Chen Mo genuinely had issues to handle due to the recent failure of the Western Shu rebellion, leaving him with much to process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Chun Lan’s view, she thought Zhao Jiangning must have been bullied by her master just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too much.\" Chun Lan couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Chen Mo was bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect Master could even handle Empress De Ning.\" Chun Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flicking Chun Lan’s forehead, he said, \"It’s not what you think, don’t overthink, go get to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I understand.\" Chun Lan giggled and, after becoming Chen Mo’s woman and under his indulgence, became much bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to be unable to get out of bed tomorrow morning?\" Chen Mo warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frightened, Chun Lan stopped joking and quickly ran away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continual rebellions perhaps made Zhao Ji increasingly uneasy; the entire Imperial Palace, even all of Bianliang, was on heightened alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was originally no curfew in Bianliang, but today, a curfew was imposed, with Imperial Guard patrols at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo was assigning his men to patrol in shifts at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the guards protecting the Imperial City, they were all pro-royalists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain did not stop all night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred miles away from Bianliang, deep in a mountain forest under the curtain of rain, towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and thick canopy stretched to the horizon. The occasional roars of wild beasts added a deadliness to the deep forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having escaped from Shuiming County that day, the old Daoist hid here, using the natural herbs of the deep forest to treat his chest wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s sword had pierced his chest, though not fatal, it caused him considerable harm, greatly reducing his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the continuous heavy rain made the environment of the deep forest extremely harsh, not life-threatening but certainly irritating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially tonight when a landslide buried the cave he was residing in; it took all his strength to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roamed through the deep forest at night, seeking another cave to dwell in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He headed towards the source of the beast’s roar, judging it as a tiger’s roar and considering occupying the tiger’s den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiny raindrops fell endlessly in the dense forest. As the old Daoist crossed a puddle, he suddenly sensed something and turned around sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water in the puddle behind suddenly rose and gradually formed into a humanoid shape. As the water broke apart, a stunning woman in a Daoist robe suspended above the puddle appeared. Raindrops descending from the sky parted three inches above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her Duster and said calmly, \"Long time no see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear-stricken like seeing a ghost, the old Daoist fell to the ground, his pupils contracted, \"It’s...you, Junior Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the moment you were expelled from the sect by our Master, I am no longer your Junior Sister.\" Lin Su Ya maintained her calm tone and continued, \"You should understand why I am here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Daoist’s expression changed, then he said, \"Is that boy your disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Su Ya nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the pupil surpasses the master. Like you, so young yet possesses such strength. He should be your brother, right?\" the old Daoist said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Su Ya’s brows raised, revealing confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t he?\" The old Daoist’s eyes flickered in surprise, \"If not related to you by blood, why does he also have Heaven and Earth Lose Color?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Su Ya was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Daoist continued, \"Don’t you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Su Ya fell silent, then closed and reopened her eyes, saying, \"Since you know why I’m here, you should end yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the old Daoist hesitated, then sneered, \"What? You don’t dare to do it yourself? Or are you afraid of being accused of killing your senior brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before finishing his words, Lin Su Ya’s Duster flicked, and the old Daoist stopped breathing, falling to the ground with a thud, unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I meant to give you an honorable death; it was your choice to squander it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lin Su Ya’s figure disappeared into the deep forest, as if she was never there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after Lin Su Ya left, the old Daoist’s body inexplicably caught fire in the drizzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bianliang, as the day broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo had just woken up when he sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dressing, he appeared beneath a deserted pavilion in a flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, why are you here?\" Chen Mo looked at Lin Su Ya and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just returned after finishing some matters, and came by to check on the White Fox you mentioned. I left in haste that day and forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1188,"2026-06-06T05:54:36.386Z",1,"novelbin.me","7aab2dc81f2075d8e677e17d71cf495996261ee975e1ee556ca87cfb8d75c590","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-269","cultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--chapter-267",571,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-simulator-starting-from-the-empress--cover.jpg"]