Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 207 Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine~~~ (Bonus chapter by Silver Alliance Leader Nuanyang1314)

Within the Forbidden City, in the Emperor's sleeping quarters.

Seventeen-year-old Princess Roufu, Zhao Duofu, cautiously stepped inside.

Empress Dowager Zheng beckoned her over.

"Remember, don't say too much."

"Yes~~~"

With his head bowed, he cautiously entered the room to visit the bedridden Emperor Taishang.

The Supreme Lord is actually drinking porridge!
Zhao Duofu's pretty face showed surprise.

When she arrived two days ago after hearing the news, almost all of her brothers and sisters were there.

The imperial physicians at the Imperial Medical Academy even said they needed to prepare for their funerals.

It's only been a short time, and it's already done?

"Is Sister Twenty-One here?"

Upon seeing Zhao Duofu step forward to pay his respects, Zhao Ji, who was half-reclining, managed a forced smile.

"Daddy~~~"

Zhao Duofu stepped forward to greet him.

The way the members of the Northern Song imperial family addressed each other was rather strange; they usually addressed each other as "brother" and "sister."

For example, Wanyan Gou was called Ninth Brother by Emperor Huizong of Tang.

Zhao Duofu is the twenty-first sister.

As for princes and princesses addressing the emperor, it is mainly based on the common people's terms for father and mother.

"well."

Despite his serious injuries, Zhao Ji's mental state was surprisingly good.

"This injury was already life-threatening, but thanks to the immortal master's miraculous medicine, it was indeed cured."

"I knew it! The immortal must have the divine elixir!"

In a great mood, Zhao Ji laughed a couple more times.

As a result, the wound was aggravated, causing him to grimace in pain.

Looking at his twenty-first daughter, Zhao Ji gave her a few words of advice: "It's enough that you've come to see her; there's no need for you to come every day."

This visit should have ended there.

Zhao Duofu returned to his residence, while Zhao Ji went about his own business.

But Empress Dowager Zheng said, "Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine~~~"

This startled Emperor Huizong.

He didn't drink the medicine; instead, he stared blankly at Zhao Duofu.

Zhao Duofu was completely baffled by the stares.

Seeing that the Supreme Lord did not speak, he bowed and withdrew.

As they exited the palace, they happened to run into the elder sister, who had also come to visit the Supreme Emperor.

"Fifth Sister?"

Zhao Duofu was overjoyed and stepped forward to grasp the hand of Princess Maode, Zhao Fujin.

She still lives in the palace, and after her fifth sister gets married, it's not easy for her to see her.

The two sisters chatted idly for a while, getting along very well.

"Fifth sister."

Zhao Duofu stared at his sister's stunningly beautiful face, praising her repeatedly, "You're getting more and more beautiful!"

Hearing this, Zhao Fujin, who was preoccupied with his own thoughts, couldn't help but point at her with his finger and say, "Your little mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter."

Amidst their laughter and conversation, Empress Dowager Zheng appeared.

The two sisters quickly bowed.

"Fifth Sister is here, please come in."

Empress Dowager Zheng instructed Zhao Fujin to go inside and visit the Emperor Emeritus, while she herself led Zhao Duofu to his residence.

"Empress~"

Zhao Duofu's eyes were full of doubt.

"Supreme One~"

Empress Dowager Zheng looked troubled, unsure how to bring it up.

Only after arriving at Zhao Duofu's residence did he speak frankly.

"The Supreme One has given you away."

Zhao Duofu'(°ー°〃)'

She suspected that she had heard wrongly.

She is an imperial princess, not a dancer, so how could she be given away?
"The Supreme Lord said that Immortal Master Lin is short of servants."

"I'm sending you to serve Immortal Lin."

Upon hearing this name, Zhao Duofu trembled. "Immortal Lin?!"

The news had already spread throughout the Forbidden City.

They say that Lin Dao is a demon king with three heads and six arms, the kind who kills without blinking an eye.

Some time ago, they set up a formation in the Daqing Hall and slaughtered hundreds or thousands of people as a prelude.

To think I'd been handed over to such a demon!
"impossible."

Unable to believe it, Zhao Duofu shook her head repeatedly, lifted the hem of her skirt, and was about to go out, saying, "I'm going to find my father!"

A palace attendant stopped him.

"This is the Supreme Lord's command, and it cannot be disobeyed."

Empress Dowager Zheng also sighed repeatedly.

The emperor castrated himself, and now he is giving away the princess.

This is clearly a sign of mental instability.

But there was no other way; the Emperor's orders had to be obeyed.

Empress Dowager Zheng instructed the palace servants to pack some luggage, as they would be departing shortly.

They carried the dazed Zhao Duofu all the way to the front of Huitong Gate, where they met Qin Hui, who was waiting there.

"Lord Qin, thank you for your trouble."

"Your subject will certainly deliver the princess safely."

Qin Hui was on his way to retrieve the antidote, but he was suddenly instructed to send Princess Roufu to Immortal Lin.

Of course, it's not given away for free.

The Supreme Lord instructed him to obtain from the immortals the elixirs and miraculous medicines that could aid in cultivating immortality.

Exchanging a princess for elixirs—only the Supreme Emperor, the Daoist Lord, would do something like that.

Qin Hui felt that the Supreme Emperor had gone somewhat mad after castrating himself.

He wanted to be a good person, but unfortunately he had no choice.

In a daze, Zhao Duofu was put onto a carriage.

Thanks to Lin Dao for eliminating Fan Qiong and driving away the Jurchens.

Otherwise, the horses, mules, cattle, and sheep in Bianliang City would have already been taken away by the Jurchens, and there would be no carriage left for her to ride in.

Qin Hui also mounted his horse and rode all the way to the outside of Xuande Tower, where he was followed by a full hundred imperial guards.

It wasn't that he was putting on airs; it's just that Bianliang City is in a terrible state of turmoil right now.

No one knows who started it, but now the entire city of Bianliang is in turmoil, with people questioning the powerful and wealthy and reflecting on their actions.

Yesterday, when I went to pick up the antidote, I was stopped and beaten by a group of rioters.

If Buqi happens to have a son of a military family running away from the side, and the people who were beating him chase after him, he might be beaten to death!

Today, when I went again, I was surrounded by hundreds of imperial guards.

Although they were unusable, their thin, cicada-wing-like armor and dazzling weapons should still have some deterrent effect.

It certainly had an effect. After leaving Xuande Tower, we entered the Imperial Street.

Turning onto East Cross Street and passing Little Sweetwater Lane, everything was uneventful.

Although they encountered several groups of rioters, they only watched from a distance and did not approach them.

But when they passed Liwa, Zhongwa, and Xiangpeng, and arrived at Guishizi, things went wrong.

Everywhere in the streets and alleys, people were carrying weapons and other items.

They stormed into the homes of officials, noble families, and wealthy mansions in droves.

On the streets, one could frequently see the corpses of well-dressed people, their appearances quite tragic.

Their group seemed to be walking on a vast ocean.

The surrounding waves gradually closed in.

This is far more than what I encountered yesterday.

Seeing that things were not going well, Qin Hui hurriedly shouted, "We are on our way to find the Immortal Master of Maqian Street! Gentlemen, please do us a favor!"

Among the crowd that had already blocked the roads in front and behind, some students from the Imperial Academy stepped forward.

"You corrupt official, you actually know Master Lin?"

Qin Hui was furious.

As the Imperial Censor, I am the highest-ranking official after the ministers of the Eastern and Western Courts!
How dare you call me a corrupt official?
In other words, the circumstances didn't allow it, so Qin Hui could only force a smile.

“These students.”

"I possess the ears that can hear the wind, a gift from an immortal!"

After saying that, he took out a walkie-talkie to signal.

The student immediately nodded, "It truly is a gift from an immortal."

"In that case, you may go."

Qin Hui quickly bowed and said, "Thank you."

As they passed through the path cleared by countless commoners, the imperial guards trembled with fear.

They mostly come from powerful and wealthy families, or are sons of military officials.

The city has been in turmoil and chaos these past few days, and their respective homes are the first to be affected.

If it weren't for the need to continue hiding within the palace, I would never dare to come out, even if you beat me to death.

The queue turned and passed through East-West Ji'er Lane, arriving at Yanglou Street.

Here, the queue was blocked again.

There was a huge crowd in front of Yanglou.
Countless people gathered here, looking up at the Imperial Academy student on Yanglou who was holding a megaphone and shouting.

Qin Hui stared intently, looking closely; the face seemed somewhat familiar.

"Could it be Yang Dong from the Imperial Academy?"

Yang Dongsheng shouted at the top of his lungs.

"The officials are heartless, treating the people like straw dogs."

"The imperial court is unjust, oppressing us good people!"

"A general's family is incompetent, leading to the loss of troops and territory."

"Powerful eunuchs are tyrannical, causing hardship for the common people."

"What use is there in keeping such an unrighteous, incompetent, and immoral court official?"

"Now, we ordinary people should strive to improve ourselves, take charge of our own families, and save the community!"

"We don't want five thousand coins for a bushel of grain!"

"If we want to eat, we'll take it ourselves with the knives, spears, and clubs in our hands!"

Countless onlookers cheered and applauded.

Qin Hui was trembling as he listened.

"Damn it, you're still a college student!"

"You're trying to uproot the Song Dynasty!"

People gathered around again.

Fortunately, Qin Hui had experience in dealing with such situations. He took out a walkie-talkie and his explanation, and managed to walk through a side alley and circle around to Maqian Street.

A large crowd had gathered in front of Li Dajia's courtyard.

Judging from their attire, most of them were students of the Imperial Academy.

Upon seeing the procession approaching, they all became extremely wary.

Almost all the local students of the Imperial Academy in Bianliang City had left.

The rest are all from out of town, and when they cause trouble, they don't care about anything else.

After another round of twists and turns, we finally arrived at the courtyard of Li Dajia.

"Greetings, Immortal Master~~~"

Qin Hui entered and immediately bowed.

Lin Dao, who was explaining things to the students, casually poured out two Liuwei Dihuang pills and handed them over, saying, "Take these."

After receiving the antidote, Qin Hui went to the carriage.

"Please alight from the carriage, Princess."

A dazed and confused Zhao Duofu, holding a round fan to cover his face, walked blankly into the courtyard surrounded by palace maids.

"Ok?"

Lin Dao frowned and looked at Qin Hui.

"Immortal chief."

Qin Hui stepped forward and reported, "The Supreme Immortal Master has no one to serve him."

"Princess Roufu is hereby specially appointed to serve the Immortal Master."

Lin Dao raised an eyebrow. "Princess Roufu?"

Throughout history, there have always been princesses, but only Emperor Huizong of Song created an imperial princess.

The result was that the princesses all became spoils of war for the Jurchens.

From then on, no dynasty ever used the title "Imperial Princess" again.

Qin Hui repeatedly greeted him, and Zhao Duofu reluctantly stepped forward to pay his respects.

"Roufu greets the Immortal Master."

Lin Dao, slightly impatient, waved his hand. "Go back and tell Zhao Ji~~~"

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly stood up.

Everyone stared at him in astonishment.

Lin Dao frowned and said in a deep voice, "Stand up."

Zhao Duofu, bewildered, stood up with his head down, looking slightly flustered.

Lin Dao stepped forward, getting closer and closer.

The physical changes became increasingly intense, as if a fire had been ignited.

He immediately stepped back, and the feeling gradually dissipated.

There was no further movement five steps away.

Everyone was baffled by this action.

'What are you doing?'

Lin Dao thought about it carefully, then looked at Qin Hui and said, "The Emperor Emeritus has done well; I will repay him in kind."

After saying that, he went to the RV, took out a vitamin tablet, and handed it to Qin Hui.

"This is the Life-Creating Pill, which strengthens the foundation, nourishes the essence, concentrates the spirit, and gathers energy. It is a top-grade medicine for cultivating immortality."

"Go back and tell the Emperor Emeritus."

"If you want more, then watch his performance."

(End of this chapter)