The Mirror of Startling Beauty: Her courtiers are everywhere

"Princess Mirror? Tangxi Mirror Weaving!"

Si Xingzhou's breathing suddenly quickened, and the arms around her waist tightened unconsciously. His voice was filled with disbelief, shock, and disbelief.

"You are... the Celestial Physician of Destiny!"

In an instant, countless clues flashed through my mind.

Why did he search for the Heavenly Physician of Destiny for five years, exhausting the nation's resources, only to find that he had vanished without a trace?

It turns out that she was not hiding in a secluded mountain wilderness, but was actually living in seclusion within the imperial court, deep within the most heavily guarded palace in Baiyujing!

Isn't the character "织" (zhi, meaning weaving) in "镜织" (jing zhi, meaning mirror weaving) a clear and obvious indication?

He had discovered that this frail princess had been sent to the Divine Medicine Valley to be raised in her childhood, but he had never connected the pampered lady of the deep palace with the powerful and influential Weaver of Fate Physician!

Now, before me lies this genuine warrant of life and death, and this unique, clear voice…

All the doubts and fragments fit together perfectly at this moment, pointing to the same shocking truth.

"Yes, Your Majesty Xingze, what can I do for you?"

With a slight movement of her veil, Tang Xixue readily admitted the truth, her tone calm and undisturbed.

To her, the identity of the Heavenly Physician of Destiny was not a secret that could be revealed, but she simply disliked the endless troubles it would bring.

She has always been free-spirited and does not want to be like her junior apprentice, "Divine Physician of the Moon-Folding Claw," Si Xingxuan, who is constantly surrounded and besieged by people seeking medical treatment and medicine, and has no peace and quiet.

"And another thing," she shifted slightly, reminding him with a hint of helplessness, "Your Majesty, could you please loosen your grip? My back is about to break from your hold."

The body temperature emanating from behind was alarmingly high. His burning palms were imprinted on her waist through her clothes, mixed with his unique, calm, and rich scent of star sandalwood, enveloping her completely.

His heartbeat remained rapid and strong, transmitted through our pressed backs like the beating of a drum.

"If you agree to my request, you will extend Zhe Yue's life."

Si Xingzhou took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent emotions.

A faint blush appeared on his handsome and dignified face. He loosened his grip on his arm slightly as instructed, but still did not let go, nor did he show any intention of dismounting.

He was terrified that this opportunity he had finally gotten would slip away.

"Then I will no longer hold your actions today...how about it?"

"What did you do?"

Tang Xixue's voice was full of innocence and doubt. She tilted her head slightly, as if trying to see him through the veil.

"I don't understand what Your Majesty is saying. I was just casually dancing in the back mountains, and I had no idea why Your Majesty was there, let alone why Your Majesty was taken away by Yun Jue's men... Could it be that Your Majesty offended them before?"

"Yun Jue..."

Upon hearing this, Si Xingzhou's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

Could it be that... from beginning to end, it was all just wishful thinking on his part, a case of him being delusional?

That fleeting glimpse of the hazy flower shadows, that seemingly indistinct gaze... he must have misunderstood it all.

"You...you were inviting me back then, weren't you?"

He couldn't help but press on, his voice carrying a rare hint of hesitation that he himself didn't even realize.

"When did I invite His Majesty? Did I receive an invitation? Did I present any token of my invitation?"

Tang Xixue's tone was questioning; life truly is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills.

How could she possibly give Si Xingzhou such a big handle?

"Your Majesty, how could you think such a thing? We seem to be... complete strangers before, don't we?"

"..."

Si Xingzhou remained silent.

A sense of absurd embarrassment, mixed with a little bit of inexplicable loss, slowly welled up in his heart, almost overwhelming him.

So, he really misunderstood?

Her eyes were so captivating and affectionate, could it be that... she even looked at a dog with deep affection?

He, the Lord of Xingze, actually made such a huge blunder.

And because of this, he was captured by Yun Jue and suffered for a whole day?

Thinking of Yun Boyan, he naturally understood where he had offended him.

It was simply that his attitude was too cold and resolute when he refused Yun Boyan's request for medical treatment.

Yun Boyan's actions this time are truly revenge!

Although no physical pain was inflicted, the harm was minimal, but the humiliation was extremely strong.

What frustrated him most was that he had fallen for her trap so easily and been taken away by Wuyu.

Looking back now, it's not surprising at all that the heavily guarded and uniquely made Xuan Tie Cold Prison was Yun Jue's work.

"I'm sorry... I... misunderstood."

He uttered those words with great difficulty.

For the first time in her life, she tasted such a vivid and thorough sense of social death, her cheeks and ears burning slightly, but fortunately she couldn't see it because she was in front of her.

However, the important matter must not be forgotten.

"However, misunderstanding aside, I still wish to earnestly request the Heavenly Physician to save Zhe Yue. Name your terms."

He composed himself, his tone regaining its imperial composure, carrying an undeniable earnestness.

"Okay," Tang Xixue answered readily, a sly smile curving her lips beneath her veil. Since the person had already been saved, wouldn't it be wonderful to get an extra benefit?

"At this Nine Extremes Alliance meeting, Your Majesty Xingze must support my elder brother Tang Xiye and not oppose Chen Yao."

She got something for nothing, and she did it with a clear conscience.

"it is good."

Si Xingzhou nodded in agreement without the slightest hesitation.

The Nine-Power Alliance was a contest among nations, and many clauses concerning the distribution of interests required a vote by the monarchs of each country.

Supporting Chen Yao was a decision Xingze had to make, but he was willing to pay the price for his younger brother.

It's a deal.

Tang Xixue said with satisfaction.

At this moment, she noticed the lingering hoarseness and dryness in his voice, and wondered if Yun Jue had been abusing him.

Then he was truly innocent in this disaster!

She felt a tiny bit guilty.

After a slight hesitation, she took her water pouch from beside the saddle and handed it behind her:

"This... is my water pouch. Would Your Majesty like some water? However, we're not far from the capital, Your Majesty, please bear with it a little longer..."

She made a gesture as if to retract her question, as if it were merely a polite inquiry.

The water bag was steadily caught by a large hand.

Thank you.

Si Xingzhou thanked him, uncorked the bottle, and took a sip.

The clear, sweet spring water quenched his thirst. It wasn't that he couldn't endure the thirst, but...

He didn't seem to mind that the water pouch had been used by her.

Even after finishing the drink, he naturally held it in his hand without intending to return it.

From the moment he decided to go to the plum grove in the back mountain, this deep-thinking emperor already had a vague idea.

He felt as if he had been captivated by Princess Chenyao for a lifetime.

"Princess Mirror," he suddenly spoke, his voice lower, tinged with a tentative tone yet also with a certain determination, "my younger brother, Zheyue, has been frail since childhood. Perhaps... you should consider liking someone else?"

"Who should we replace?" Tang Xixue chuckled, finding Emperor Xingze's idea quite amusing.

"I am alone." Si Xingzhou's answer was direct and domineering. He tightened his arms again, pulling her closer to him, his warm breath brushing against her veil.

"I will treat you very well. I will never be like those ordinary people who are blind and cannot recognize your extraordinary goodness."

He has always been clear that if he wants something, he will fight for it and seize it with all his might.

Now, what he wants is this piece of snow from the sky in his arms.