Jiang Xuan originally disguised his appearance to join forces with the noble ministers and pressure Leng Wu Shuang, this empress, in order to prevent himself from becoming the Emperor.
Even if he were paid with countless spirit stones, he wouldn’t want that dangerous job.
But now, because his true appearance was revealed, those who opposed him becoming the Emperor suddenly fell silent, causing matters to spiral out of control.
Now he just wants to hide somewhere to cultivate; let Cold Wu Shuang take care of the messy aftermath herself.
Just then, Leng Wu Shuang spoke up, refusing:
“Do you want to see me prove my love for the Emperor? Think again! My actions don’t need to be proven to anyone. Today’s court session ends here. I’ve decided on the matter regarding the Emperor. You accidentally saw her true face, so be grateful. That’s all, get out. I’m going back to dote on the Emperor.”
Everyone: “???????”
Seeing Empress Cold Wu Shuang turn her back on them suddenly, all the noble ministers pleaded:
“Empress, you never jest! Not only does this chill our hearts, but also the Emperor’s!”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan quickly responded:
“No heart-chilled here, seniors. Discuss the Imperial Dynasty’s affairs further, I’ll take my leave.”
Right when Jiang Xuan wanted to escape this suffocating atmosphere, Cold Wu Shuang suddenly kissed him.
The noble ministers below, upon seeing this, became quite stirred:
“Oh, I knew Empress speaks no jests.”
“Show the Emperor the Empress’ charm!”
“Quicken her, Empress, demonstrate how to fully conquer the Emperor!”
Before they could continue chanting in excitement, Cold Wu Shuang stopped short.
Smiling at Jiang Xuan, she said:
“Little mischief, go wait for me by the chambers first. I’ll be there shortly.”
Everyone: “???????”
Watching Jiang Xuan leave, some minister volunteers eagerly offer to escort him, only to receive beatings from others.
Those always wanting a piece of the action got what was coming to them.
On the other side, after Jiang Xuan left, the smiling on Cold Wu Shuang’s face vanished.
Replaced by a grim look, she stated:
“Listen up. If any of you have thoughts concerning the Emperor, be warned.”
Then, glancing over the assembled crowd, she continued:
“I’ve heard from the National Master that a disaster is imminent, something that might obliterate Cold Light Dynasty entirely. Perhaps…it’s due to her?”
“National Master has seldom been wrong. What are we to do…?”
She further mentioned the National Master’s prediction, that resolving this would involve finding its source and presenting it to the Emperor.
At which point, the Emperor would intervene and settle the calamity.
“What are your thoughts on this matter?”
Cold Wu Shuang slightly furrowed her brows before shaking her head:
“We need not mind the National Master’s predictions. That woman has never helped us before.”
“Don’t worry, I will handle this. No one will take the Emperor away from me.”
Elsewhere, within the chambers:
Jiang Xuan spent time cultivating using more spirit stones. After exhausting five million top-quality ones, his cultivation finally broke through to the Second Stage of the Earth Martial realm.
Feeling the increasing strength, Jiang Xuan gradually felt more secure.
Internally he thought, “With my current strength, I’m still not enough to take on martial kings or even royal rulers.”
“It seems in addition to boosting cultivation, I should also focus on understanding those martial techniques.”
“I wish I could wholly concentrate on cultivation instead of catering to Empress Cold Wu Shuang.”
Just as he prepared to practice the martial techniques, Cold Wu Shuang pushed open the chamber doors.
Oddly, Jiang Xuan noticed she wore different clothes.
“Empress, did you conclude matters swiftly?” Jiang Xuan asked.
Cold Wu Shuang scrutinized Jiang Xuan. She licked her red lips:
“Pretty well. So my destined tribulation was a romance challenge.”
Confused, Jiang Xuan inquired, “Why does your voice sound different?”
Suddenly realizing something, Jiang Xuan immediately distanced himself from her.
“Who are you, pretending to be the Empress?”
“Ah, didn’t expect such quick deduction. Emperor is indeed not an easy target.”
“Introduce myself, I am Cold Wu Xia. Imperial Advisor of Cold Light Dynasty, and twin sister of the Empress Empress often mentions.”
