[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-59":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Shocking the Empress at the Start",{"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},1937523,2671,"Chapter 59","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>He forcibly suppressed the urge to slap him to death with one palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi shot him a sideways glance, looking annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, you're being a stranger again, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I look like the type of person who loves to show off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Taibai was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling a lie with his eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be more confident, remove the 'look like' and the '?'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, if you don't come up with a reason for disturbing my quiet cultivation, I think it's necessary to explain that poem to the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a light snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi's expression was full of seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Taibai was immediately given a huge fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile that had been overflowing on his face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, his face turned almost green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no time to think, he hurriedly stated the purpose of his visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, there's no other meaning to coming here today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that those few guys all gave my disciple a meeting gift, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the words were not spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the meaning was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Dragon Heads all gave meeting gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Great Dragon Head, are you embarrassed not to give one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi's expression went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he felt both annoyed and amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just came over to ask for a meeting gift?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared speechlessly at the sheepish Li Taibai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his large sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A three-foot-long sword appeared out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword body was entirely silvery-white, flashing with a chilling cold light, looking sharp and exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the very moment this sword appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the room dropped suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making one feel a faint sense of horror and shivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point alone was enough to show the extraordinariness of this sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This sword is named White Frost, forged from nine-heaven meteorite iron and deep cold ice marrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you will not tarnish its sharpness in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand and sent it before Lu Linxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi instructed with a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you hurry up and thank the Great Dragon Head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his disciple standing there blankly as if she had turned into a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Taibai hurriedly shouted at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Linxuan's delicate body trembled slightly, and she reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She received White Frost with both hands and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Great Dragon Head, for the sword. Linxuan will definitely not fail the Great Dragon Head's expectations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Ximen Wudi nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Ming, Dragon-Protecting Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not returning early, not returning late, but choosing to return at this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Prince hates it!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed under his breath twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had been stimulated by the news of the Night Emperor's return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he also hated the Night Emperor so much that his teeth itched!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly hadn't returned for over ten years, not even sending a single letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, they were almost about to succeed in their rebellion, yet they returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this clearly going against him!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smashed up the decorations in the room to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushi's expression softened slightly, and he calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attempting to analyze the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as he thought of the Night Emperor's strength, he felt a wave of discouragement again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that this Night Emperor had already been a prominent figure in the Great Ming Jianghu back then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation had long since broken through to the Land Immortal realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the pillars of the Wu Lin like Zhang Sanfeng, one could almost say he could walk sideways!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since he also bore the title of a member of the Great Ming Imperial family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his actions were somewhat overbearing, no one dared to provoke him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had disappeared for over ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could imagine his cultivation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushi's expression changed several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clenched fists trembled slightly from too much force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was no outside help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone succeeding in the rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even whether he could stay alive was a question!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just relying on one Night Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His side had absolutely no one who could be his opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result could be imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Abominable!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Planning for over ten years, could it be that in the end, this Prince can only flee?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushi muttered to himself in a harsh, ugly tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sinister look in his eyes was chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unwillingness in his heart reached an unprecedented height. ===== CHAPTER 115 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>073-Fan Qinghui: Call me White Lotus! (Seeking self-subscription)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Song, Bianjing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, the Imperial Preceptor has returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, a feminine voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Preceptor has returned?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji stood up with a start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly, invite him in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure walked in hurriedly from outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his face, wasn't it Huang Shang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhao Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, his face still carried an unconcealable look of exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities, Imperial Preceptor, you have had a hard journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji waved his hand, his tone unable to hide his anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing full well what he was thinking in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang gave a bitter smile and bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I beg Your Majesty to forgive me, this old subject is incompetent and failed to bring back the Longevity Pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Zhao Ji's face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question that had reached his lips was stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he quickly covered it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the disappointment that flashed in his eyes was still seen by Huang Shang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Preceptor, no need to blame yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With those few people there, I didn't hold much expectation for this matter anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji comforted him with a magnanimous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he changed the subject and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only, does the Imperial Preceptor know who obtained that Longevity Pill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one obtained it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang shook his head and then explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty may not know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our various factions almost dug three feet into the ground in Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still, there was no sign of the Old Immortal Nanhua.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plus, we didn't know his appearance, so it was inevitably more difficult to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, I heard about the turmoil in Great Han and Great Sui, and worried about Your Majesty's safety, so I rushed back without stopping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I beg Your Majesty to punish me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were clear and well-reasoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji, who hadn't intended to make things difficult for him anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felt even warmer in his heart when he heard that he had rushed back in a hurry because he was concerned for his safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Preceptor, you are dedicated to the country and to me, what crime is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subject...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang was about to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could speak, he was interrupted by Zhao Ji's wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Preceptor, no need to say more, I know it in my heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rushing back in such a hurry this time, I'm afraid you didn't even have time to rest on the road, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back and rest first, tomorrow, I have other important matters to entrust to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the trust and concern in the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang looked grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding, this subject takes his leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the tranquility in the hall, Zhao Ji suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the Old Ancestor wondering what I will entrust to him tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old subject is terrified and dare not pry into the Emperor's heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sunflower Old Ancestor's eyelids jumped, and he hurriedly denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter, I didn't intend to hide this matter from you anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji waved his hand with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked with quite some anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Ancestor, do you think that if I let the Imperial Preceptor go to recruit those retainers of Great Sui, could he succeed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty wants to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sunflower Old Ancestor was shocked in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't finish his sentence and remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and pondered for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said his thoughts with a rather hesitant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter might be feasible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I dare not speak rashly about the probability of success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Firstly, ever since the Sui Emperor fell, they disappeared without a trace that very day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secondly, perhaps other dynasties will also extend an olive branch, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the words were not spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Ji understood in a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dita Peak, Cihang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the number of people sitting around, which had decreased by nearly half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Qinghui took a deep breath and cheered herself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose you all should know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sui Emperor Yang Guang has fallen, the Great Sui Dynasty has disintegrated, the four major clans have taken advantage of the situation to rise, and the people are living in misery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They originally lived within the territory of the Great Sui Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news they received was much earlier than in other places. ===== CHAPTER 116 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1606,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash 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