[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten":3,"chapter-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-58":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simulated to Reality: I Once Looked Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages?",{"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},2347073,4587,"Chapter 58: What Is Your Intent? The Dragon","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>You raised your eyes and saw among the splendid, cloudlike ladies a woman who stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone tried to gently pull her, but she firmly pushed them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked slowly forward and finally stood behind the Han Wangfei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did you truly see this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was light and graceful, like a cloud drifting from a mountain ridge; her features carried the gentle tenderness of a Jiangnan woman, yet radiated a spirit of rare refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely standing there, she had already won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made the six palaces’ powdered beauties fade into insignificance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of awe passed through your eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She repeated it again, word by word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was not loud, yet everyone heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daqing should not seek peace; the Shaobao should strike straight for Huanglong Mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu’s gaze fell upon your face, especially catching the hint of awe in your eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back to the woman, her expression darkening further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Empress wore an expression of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the brocade curtains, among the noble sons, imperial relatives, and ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yue’s face was filled with worry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cousin had dared to confront the Han Wangfei at such a solemn occasion—this was a direct insult to the noble Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though your uncle holds high rank and power, cousin may still not escape punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cousin has always been well-read, gentle, composed—today’s actions are utterly inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yue was puzzled, unable to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this Lu Chen now, is it worth it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu’s gaze burned as she looked down at the woman, her voice cold: “Who are you? How dare you speak of state affairs here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman bowed respectfully, her voice clear as a oriole’s song: “Your servant, Xie Lingxuan, greets the Shaobao and the Wangfei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You came to your senses and said: “The title Shaobao is long past; no need to mention it again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie family’s daughter, Xie Lingxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You recalled your mother’s letter mentioning a Xie family daughter by that very name, once betrothed to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she was stunningly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xie Lingxuan’s name echoed through the hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu’s eyes flickered with sudden recognition—she knew well the noble families of the capital, and thus knew Xie Lingxuan’s origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father was a formidable figure, lately favored by His Majesty, even the Second Imperial Prince treating him with courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xie Lingxuan herself was famed throughout the capital—a woman of extraordinary talent and peerless beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though reclusive, this was your first time seeing her—and she was even more remarkable than rumor claimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xie Lingxuan’s name reverberated among them, even the Empress, seated motionless above, could not help but cast a sharper gaze upon her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On ordinary days, Zhou Jinyu, out of respect for her father, would have let such remarks pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen the look of awe on Lu Chen’s face—awed by Xie Lingxuan’s beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before her, Lu Chen had never worn such an expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire ignited within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of all, Zhou Jinyu’s eyes locked firmly on Xie Lingxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, someone had already begun to smooth things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chancellor’s son stepped forward, bowing slightly, speaking earnestly: “Forgive me, Wangfei; Lingxuan has long remained secluded at home, never setting foot in court—she spoke rashly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Wangfei, Lingxuan speaks without restraint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the imperial uncle, close to the Xie family, now spoke gently: “Lingxuan, why don’t you apologize to the Wangfei?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his words carried reprimand, they were laced with tolerance and care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Wangfei’s grace is vast—she will surely not blame you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, many voices rose to defend her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu, the Northern Wind Princess, did not shift her gaze, silently awaiting Xie Lingxuan’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, contrary to all expectations, Xie Lingxuan did not bow to apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing more and more words, her gaze passed through the crowd and finally settled on you—filled with complex, indescribable emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you met her eyes, you were struck: they held injustice, and fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Lingxuan sighed softly, thinking to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have spent ten years fighting on the battlefield, reclaiming lost lands, yet chose to retire into the mountains—and now you are mocked, with no one standing by you, only cold stares and cruel kicks when you’re down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she, a woman, has won the support of many, defended by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stark contrast made Xie Lingxuan’s heart ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You finally saw her eyes clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes mourned for you, raged on your behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Lingxuan stood firm, her gaze unwavering: “When the Shaobao reached Huanglong Mansion, he was one step away from crushing Northern Wind—our nation should never have sought peace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the hall erupted in uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone behind her could no longer hold back: “Lingxuan, how dare you speak such nonsense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This concerns state affairs—how can a woman casually voice her opinion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come back at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress rose to her feet, fixing her gaze on Xie Lingxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yue’s face had turned pale—if cousin spoke another word, the consequences would be dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu let out a light laugh: “Does the Xie family’s daughter question His Majesty’s past decision? Or believe His Majesty acted unwisely?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words floated lightly—yet were knives and swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chancellor’s son hurriedly said: “Wangfei, please spare Lingxuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wangfei, …”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleas rose again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Lingxuan’s voice grew sorrowful: “When the nation fell, the Emperor was hunted down—how many died in the north? That year, the Guanzhong region plunged into chaos, people ate each other—how many died? How many were displaced? How many families shattered? Twenty-six years of humiliation—can one peace treaty erase it all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many of the hundred thousand Lu family soldiers perished? Who were they—whose sons, whose husbands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The people suffer, the ministers rage—when will it end?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wasn’t the Shaobao’s retirement enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gentle woman now bit her lip and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And now, you still force him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the hall fell into deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress’s phoenix eyes opened wide, her pupils gleaming with lethal intensity, her face dark as stormclouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were a direct challenge to the Emperor’s decision—and an indictment of the court’s ministers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yue, listening nearby, trembled with fear, hand clamped over her mouth, nearly fainting—her mind chanted: “What now? What now...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, within this suffocating silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu, the Han Wangfei, clapped her hands and laughed: “Good, good, good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a remarkable Xie family daughter,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you hold such lofty views—then tell me, what is your true intent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone grew stern: “Every word you speak ties back to the Shaobao—do you mean to incite him to defy imperial orders?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, some in the hall clenched their fists, faces grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Emperor’s forbidden line—no one dared touch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s inverted scale—touch it, and you die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1139,"2026-06-21T01:32:57.622Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","59a78cabf7a15e98ce1fe03511e34f8bbd6e4f8ab2aa3e22790bb2838bb379f3","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-59","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-57",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]