[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world":3,"chapter-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-86":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Phoenix Returns to Rule the World",{"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},2353210,4602,"Chapter 86: Saving a Life","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-86",86,"\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Gao pondered for a moment; if she continued to entangle herself with Jun Zijin now, it would only make her more passive. Imperial Consort Gao took a deep breath, struggled to calm her emotions, forced a smile, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess Qingping is right; it was my lack of consideration. Since the Princess is acting under an imperial decree, I shall not insist further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then instructed a palace maid: \"Go and summon the veterinarian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jun Zijin left Imperial Consort Gao’s Glazed Palace with calm composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Gao had not expected Jun Zijin to respond so calmly. Although she felt unwilling, she could find no reason to refute her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Shanshan stood to the side, dumbfounded. She had assumed Imperial Consort Gao would take this opportunity to severely discipline Jun Zijin, but she had not expected Jun Zijin to be so witty in her response, reversing the situation. Gao Shanshan was so angry her face turned livid; she didn't care that Imperial Consort Gao was currently in a fit of rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Shanshan could not hold back; she stomped her feet and shouted at Imperial Consort Gao:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, how can you just let her leave like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Gao glared at her: \"What do you know! You were almost caught in her trap just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Shanshan bit her lip in grievance, her eyes welling up with tears, and she cried out in frustration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, she is merely a Princess, and you are an Imperial Consort! How can you let her be so arrogant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gao Shanshan’s behavior, Imperial Consort Gao felt a sense of irritation and began to doubt whether she had chosen the right pawn. She wanted to use Gao Shanshan’s obsession with Quan Aoyu to stir up trouble, but this Gao Shanshan was truly not very bright. Imperial Consort Gao could not help but curse under her breath, \"Fool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she thought, if Gao Shanshan could marry Quan Aoyu, being a bit foolish was better; if not, stirring up trouble was still useful. Imperial Consort Gao adjusted her mood, sighed, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this palace, status and position are certainly important, but wisdom and methods are equally indispensable. This Jun Zijin today is an opponent not to be underestimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gao Shanshan felt even more aggrieved: \"Aunt, are you just going to watch her bully me like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Gao’s gaze sharpened: \"Naturally not. Today’s events were merely letting her take some small advantages. But there is plenty of time; I have plenty of opportunities to deal with her slowly. As for you, restrain your temper in the future; don't be so impulsive and reckless, ruining my grand plans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, although Gao Shanshan was dissatisfied, she dared not talk back. She could only lower her head and respond unwillingly: \"Yes, Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jun Zijin walked out of the Glazed Palace, she saw Huasheng anxiously pacing back and forth in front of the palace gate. Seeing Jun Zijin come out, she hurried to greet her: \"Mistress, are you alright? This servant was worried to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin gently patted Huasheng’s shoulder and comforted her: \"I'm fine, don't worry. Let's go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huasheng nodded and left the Glazed Palace with Jun Zijin. They had only walked a few steps when they saw Quan Aoyu arriving. Quan Aoyu gave the Glazed Palace a cold look and asked: \"Did that woman give you any trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Jun Zijin’s lips curled slightly: \"It's fine, just some petty tricks.\" She then rolled her eyes at Quan Aoyu: \"It's all because of the rotten peach blossoms you attract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she walked forward on her own, deliberately ignoring Quan Aoyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a helpless smile tugged at the corner of Quan Aoyu’s mouth. He quickened his pace to catch up with Jun Zijin and whispered: \"It is my fault. In the future, I will certainly handle these peach blossom debts carefully so you will not suffer even the slightest grievance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin stopped, turned her head to look at Quan Aoyu, and a hint of playfulness flashed in her eyes: \"Oh? And how do you intend to handle them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu thought seriously and said: \"I will tell them clearly that I have only you in my heart and tell them not to waste their efforts. Otherwise, I would not mind hitting a few more women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft.\" Jun Zijin could not help but laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two talked as they walked, while Huasheng followed happily behind them, getting a mouthful of \"dog food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu suddenly changed the subject, his brows slightly furrowed, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Imperial Consort Gao is narrow-minded and vengeful; you must be careful and guard against her in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin nodded. She knew that in this palace, making too many enemies was by no means a wise move, but she truly found it hard to feel any affection for Imperial Consort Gao. Today’s confrontation was merely the tip of the iceberg in the palace struggles. She disliked the scheming of the Jun household, and even more, she disliked the endless troubles and constraints of this palace. She longed for freedom, longed to live like an ordinary person, but all of this seemed like a distant dream. For the sake of the man before her, no matter how difficult the road ahead might be, she would walk it hand in hand with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin put away her thoughts and walked toward the Taihua Hall while talking with Quan Aoyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, suddenly, the footsteps of both Jun Zijin and Quan Aoyu stopped at the same time. Both heard movement to their front left and looked over together. They saw a patch of reed flowers, and a little girl who looked about five years old had collapsed in the reeds. The two hurried forward and saw the little girl gasping for air, her face pale, her lips blue, clutching her chest with both hands, coughing in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, save her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the Fifth Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both spoke at the same time. Jun Zijin did not care who she was; while telling Quan Aoyu to carry the child out and away from the reeds, she instructed Huasheng to return to the residence to fetch the asthma pills. This child was a classic case of asthma triggered by inhaling reed flowers, and the situation was extremely critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wondered why there were reeds in the palace? Jun Zijin had no time to think; she hurried over and had Quan Aoyu hold the child in a semi-reclining position. She took gold needles from her sleeve, found the acupuncture points, and inserted them. Before long, the child’s breathing stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Princess, why are you here alone?\" Jun Zijin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the Fifth Princess remember she had almost suffocated just now; she cried out in panic, \"Yue'er was playing and got separated from my wet nurse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Princess reached out her hands toward Jun Zijin: \"Big sister, hold Yue'er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin hurriedly picked up the Fifth Princess and comforted her softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very quickly, at the other end of the path, Guazi came running anxiously with the Imperial Consort Shu and a group of nannies, palace maids, and eunuchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Shu was crying as she ran. When she saw Quan Qingyue, she threw herself forward, wailing: \"My Yue'er!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jun Zijin gently handed the Fifth Princess Quan Qingyue to the Imperial Consort Shu who had rushed over, and comforted her softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Consort Shu, the Fifth Princess is already fine, please do not worry too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Shu took her daughter with tear-filled eyes and held her tightly in her arms, as if afraid of losing her again. Only then did Imperial Consort Shu see clearly that it was Jun Zijin who had saved her daughter, and her eyes were full of gratitude:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks, Princess Qingping. Thanks to you today, my Yue'er is safe and sound. You saved my son's life not long ago, and today you saved my daughter's life. You are our benefactor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1356,"2026-06-21T03:35:39.629Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4a0b6d0ec3611b68c0456dbf262e681b6eb00ebbcc13bc76a49c7cabe8da58f4","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-87","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-85",224,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-cover.jpg"]