“Your Majesty, don't be angry. This concubine accepts the punishment."

"Later, when this concubine returns to the palace, I will sort out my private treasury and bring out all the gold, silver jewelry, silver notes, and antiques to present to Your Majesty."

As Mei Ruoying spoke, a smile squeezed onto her pretty face, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

Jiang Chen was quite satisfied with her obedience, and the coldness in his eyes lessened slightly.

"It's good that Beloved Consort knows what's important."

As he spoke, he reached out, preparing to pull the beauty before him into his arms.

Mei Ruoying frowned slightly at this.

Immediately, she moved her lotus-like feet lightly, subtly dodging Jiang Chen's large hand.

"Your Majesty, this is the Hall of Diligent Governance, there are many people and prying eyes. This concubine can't properly serve Your Majesty here."

"Tonight, at xu shi, this concubine will prepare the bed in Chengqian Palace to welcome your esteemed presence."

After speaking, Mei Ruoying bowed.

During the movement, the snowy scenery was faintly visible, extremely alluring.

Jiang Chen's eyes instantly blazed.

Just as he was about to get up and stop the beauty before him, Mei Ruoying preemptively ran to the door, turning her head to giggle,

"Your Majesty, you mustn't break our promise tonight at Chengqian Palace, or this concubine will be jealous!"

After speaking, she floated away, her graceful figure captivating the soul.

Jiang Chen, smelling her fragrance, his eyes gleaming, said with slight regret, "How could such a soul-stirring beauty be from the Mei family? What a pity, a real pity!"

Just as he was sighing, Chief Eunuch Feng Jin pushed open the door and entered.

He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Guard Jing has returned."

"Guard Jing?"

A look of doubt flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes, and then a beautiful figure appeared in his mind!

Jing Yue!

The leader of the "Dark Guards"!

The personal bodyguards of the Great Wei emperors throughout the ages, hidden in the shadows, protecting the emperor's safety, only obeying the emperor's orders.

The number of Dark Guards was small, only thirty or so, but each of them was extraordinary in skill, proficient in hidden weapons and qinggong.

A month ago, the original owner sent the Dark Guards out, even Jing Yue was sent away, and the purpose was to find ancient techniques and medicinal herbs to strengthen the body.

Remembering these things, a hint of excitement welled up in Jiang Chen's eyes, and he said loudly,

"Quickly, let Guard Jing in!"

Which man doesn't have a wuxia dream?

Now that he had the opportunity to realize it, Jiang Chen rubbed his hands together excitedly, his dark eyes fixed on the hall door.

"Jing Yue greets Your Majesty."

A clear and cold voice came from the corner of the Hall of Diligent Governance.

Then, a woman in soft armor walked out of the shadows.

She was tall and slender, and other than her delicate face, there was nothing else special about her.

"Holy crap!"

Jiang Chen's body shook, and he almost jumped up from his chair!

When did this woman come in?

The soft-armored woman was Jing Yue. She lowered her beautiful eyes slightly and knelt down,

"Your Majesty, the whereabouts of the Dark Guards are confidential. I hope you will forgive your subordinate for appearing suddenly and disturbing you."

Jiang Chen had a deep sense of trust in the cold, moon-like woman before him.

In his memories, this woman was a companion who had grown up with him. From the time the original owner had memories, she had been by his side, loyal and devoted, dependent on him for life and death.

Even such an absurd fellow as the original owner respected and trusted Jing Yue very much.

Jiang Chen helped Jing Yue up, "Get up, I don't blame you."

Jing Yue rose smoothly, while glancing sideways at Feng Jin.

Feng Jin was taken aback and retreated out of the hall, closing the door behind him.

In this harem, most people understood Jing Yue's special status.

"Your Majesty, your subordinate was fortunate enough to find a secret body-strengthening technique for you, as well as a matching medicinal liquid."

After Jing Yue finished speaking, she took out a scroll and a palm-sized porcelain bottle.

Jiang Chen was a little curious and a little skeptical.

Tsk, so many emperors in history lost their lives from eating elixirs indiscriminately. Could this dynasty have the kind of magical medicine that could transform a person?

He took the porcelain bottle, opened it, and smelled it.

The rich aroma of vegetation made Jiang Chen feel very comfortable.

Good stuff!

With a gleam in his eyes, Jiang Chen eagerly took the scroll and unfurled it.

Instantly, five ethereal and vigorous characters jumped into view.

"Qiankun Guiding Art!" (Universe Guiding Art)

Jing Yue explained, "Your Majesty, this is a secret technique for cultivating inner strength and nourishing the body."

"You only need to practice for a quarter of an hour every day to achieve the effect of strengthening yang and forging the body. At that time, no matter how many beauties there are in the harem, you can easily handle them."

"Moreover, this Qiankun Guiding Art originated from Taoist health preservation techniques. Long-term practice, in addition to improving your physique and strengthening your body, can also prevent aging."

Jiang Chen raised the corners of his mouth, "Is it really that effective? You're not trying to deceive me, are you?"

Jing Yue's expression turned solemn, "This subordinate would not dare!"

"This guiding art is indeed extraordinary. Your Majesty will know as soon as you try it."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this.

With so many beauties in the harem, if he wanted to manage them, he would definitely have to develop some real skills.

After all, the original owner was addicted to wine and women, and his body had long been exhausted.

Jing Yue's eyes were filled with concern, and she said sincerely, "Your Majesty, if you want to practice, your subordinate can guarantee that the effect of this guiding art will be better than you think."

"But there is one thing, you must persist in practicing, and you must not give up halfway."

"That's natural!"

Jiang Chen responded casually, his tone firm, and then said, "I believe you, let's begin!"

Jing Yue bowed in response.

Immediately, Jiang Chen followed her instructions and adopted the posture on the scroll.

"Your Majesty, your subordinate needs to clear your meridians. You must carefully feel the flow of true qi for a while, and then operate accordingly."

Jiang Chen nodded, eager to try.

Then, Jing Yue reached out her slender hand with thin calluses, and a strong true qi flowed into Jiang Chen's back, spreading towards his limbs.

Jiang Chen's body shook, and he felt a warmth penetrate his clothes and surge through his body.

It was a little itchy, but more so, it was a tingling sensation.

Hiss, what powerful internal energy, Jing Yue should be the so-called expert of the inner court, right?

A moment later.

Jing Yue exited the Hall of Diligent Governance, her cold and pretty face full of fatigue, and even her nimble steps had become heavy.

She had worked hard for Jiang Chen's body. In order to make the emperor healthy immediately, she had forcibly opened his meridians, consuming a great deal of energy.

The pavilion outside the Hall of Diligent Governance.

"A'zhen." Jing Yue called softly.

A woman in black appeared silently, her tracks ethereal. She bowed to Jing Yue, "My Lady."

"Whose name did His Majesty choose today?" Jing Yue asked.

A'zhen frowned, "None."

"His Majesty has been in the Hall of Diligent Governance all day and has not summoned anyone from the Office of Palace Affairs."

"However, Noble Consort Mei came just now and invited His Majesty to Chengqian Palace tonight. Also, yesterday His Majesty favored Noble Consort Shu, including this morning."

"His Majesty seems to be quite interested in Noble Consort Shu."

Jing Yue nodded slightly upon hearing this.

In the harem, the most taboo thing is for one family to dominate.

Now that there was a Noble Consort Shu to share the emperor's favor with Noble Consort Mei, it was naturally excellent.

"My Lady, His Majesty has changed a lot in the past few days..." A'zhen said hesitantly.

Jing Yue remained calm, "Yes, I have heard something about this."

"However, the Mei family has been acting more and more out of line in recent years. His Majesty's transformation is not a bad thing, and re-appointing the Xu family is a wonderful move."

"As His Majesty's Dark Guard, you must be loyal to your duties. How can you arbitrarily speculate about the Son of Heaven?"

A'zhen's expression turned solemn, "Yes!"

"Go, invite Noble Consort Shu over. Just say that His Majesty needs someone to serve him."

Jing Yue said, looking at the Hall of Diligent Governance.

"Yes!"

A'zhen leaped up, leaping and flashing between the eaves, as if walking on flat ground.

About a quarter of an hour later.

Jiang Chen finished practicing the guiding art and felt that his whole body was surging with power, his mind was full of energy, and his condition was excellent!

This "Qiankun Guiding Art" was effective and magical.

Tsk, this effect is too damn strong, even those top medical experts in later generations can't do this, right?

"Cough, what's this?"

A stench filled Jiang Chen's nostrils.

He looked down and realized that his dragon robe was covered in a gray-black liquid.

Hiss, could this have been discharged from my body?

While he was in a daze, Noble Consort Shu's delicate and shy voice sounded, "Your Majesty, would you like this concubine to serve you in your bath?"