142: The Edict of Confession

"Alright, you don't need to explain this to me. That kid has many secrets!"

"What secrets?"

"He uses a special method to greatly increase a person's Cultivation..." She Jingxi quietly explained to Shen Xirou.

"One year? From Foundation Establishment to Golden Core?! How is this possible!" Shen Xirou was also extremely shocked.

"So, I'm going to arrange another task for you!"

"What task?"

"It's to build a good relationship with him while he's treating you these days, and then casually reveal your difficulties in Cultivating to see if he can guide you!"

"You, you want me to trick him..."

"Hey, how can you call this tricking? You've experienced the disaster brought by the Flaw Eye, and once that kid's secret method is exposed, how long do you think he can live? We are protecting him!"

"I see. Then I'll remind him at that time!"

"Hmm, but if he really has a good Cultivation method, then let's use it together. Wouldn't that count as saving his life?"

"Senior is right. I, I'll try!" Shen Xirou said.

After speaking, her face was still a little red. She never thought that she, the dignified Empress, would also have times when she had to lie!

...

Days passed like this. Besides treating Shen Xirou, Chen Xuan had nothing else to do.

With nothing to do, he secretly moved some medicinal materials from the Tai Hospital to his Secret Realm to create a small herb garden to entertain his wives.

During this period, Zhao Tianming had not come again. It was estimated that Chen Wenwen had been "missing" for several days, and he was still searching all over Jade Dragon City!

However, today, there was an important announcement within the Royal Family, and everyone from the Tai Hospital, including Chen Xuan, had to attend. Chen Xuan was unable to go to the Empress Dowager's bedchamber again.

"Hey, I say, Taiyi Liu, where are we going? It's so grand!" Chen Xuan casually pulled a Taiyi and asked.

"To the Taihe Hall Square! As for what exactly we're doing, this old man isn't very clear. We'll only know when we get there!"

"Could it be that some important figure is sick?"

"That's not it. This old man heard that all the civil and military officials in the court, the Cultivators in the city, and even the prominent Sects are sending people to observe the ceremony!" Taiyi Liu said.

"Oh? So grand? Is there something major happening?" Chen Xuan stroked his chin, making some guesses in his heart.

"Hmm, it should be a major event, but what exactly it is, this old man doesn't know! But it looks like it should be a great thing. Taiyi Chen, as the most skilled doctor in our Tai Hospital, you must perform well then!" Taiyi Liu cupped his hands and flattered him.

"Uh, how could such a thing be related to us few? It's probably just to make up the numbers!" Chen Xuan said, touching his nose.

"Alright, alright, Taiyi Chen, you don't have to belittle yourself. We'll know what it is once we get there!"

...

In Taihe Hall Square, Emperor Emperor Chen Sui sat on a high platform. He looked like an ordinary-looking middle-aged man, with civil and military officials standing on both sides of the court.

Below the platform were the Cultivators, most of whom Chen Xuan didn't recognize, such as the Imperial Family's offerings, and a small portion he did recognize, such as Cultivators from various major Sects.

However, Chen Xuan didn't greet anyone but sat in his seat, wanting to see what was going on!

As time passed, more and more people gathered in the square. Finally, Emperor Emperor Chen Sui stood up and motioned for everyone to be quiet.

He looked around and said loudly, "Today, I have gathered everyone here mainly to announce a very important matter."

Hearing this, everyone quieted down, waiting for the Emperor's next words.

Then Emperor Chen Sui continued, "Our Great Chen nation, in the past few decades, has always enjoyed peace, prosperity, and flourishing. However, behind this peace, a wicked force is hidden. They collude with foreign enemies, attempting to overthrow the rule of the Great Chen nation, and even want to harm our citizens!"

The Cultivators below looked at each other when they heard this. They hadn't noticed anything unusual, so they were somewhat puzzled by the Emperor's words.

Emperor Emperor Chen Sui saw everyone's doubts and continued, "The reason I say this is because there is evidence to prove all of this. Recently, I sent people to investigate and discovered that within our Great Chen nation, there have appeared some people who spread evil doctrines, attempting to bewitch people's hearts. There are even some Cultivators who, in order to gain power, do not hesitate to join them."

Hearing this, everyone was surprised. They all lived in the Jianghu and knew very well whether there was any so-called evil force. But now he insisted there was. Could it be that he was displeased with a certain Sect?

"Your Majesty, are you going to suppress the bandits?" A minister asked.

"Yes and no!"

"Then what does Your Majesty mean...?"

"Come out, Young Master Dai! Miss Zhu!" Emperor Chen Sui shouted loudly, and two figures calmly walked out from behind Emperor Chen Sui.

Everyone looked closely. The man was tall and ordinary-looking, with a pair of piercing eyes that seemed to see through everything. He wore a white brocade robe with a long sword at his waist, exuding an untamed aura.

The woman, on the other hand, wore a black tight-fitting outfit. Her face was delicate and charming, her eyes like water, as if they could captivate one's soul. Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her whole person exuded a mysterious charm.

Her figure was tall, her waist slender, and her curves graceful, full of feminine softness and charm. Her legs were long and straight, and when she walked, she was like willow catkins in the wind, elegant and agile.

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"These two are not only the most distinguished guests of our Imperial Family, but they are also young heroes!"

"They are righteous, selfless, self-sacrificing, and upright, truly great talents worthy of trust..." Emperor Chen Sui said a lot of flattering words to them.

"So, Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

"Alas, under my governance, the Great Chen Empire has actually seen the emergence of such evil forces, bringing immense harm to the citizens of Great Chen! I, I am guilty! So I shall issue an Edict of Self-Reproach!"

"Your Majesty, why go through such trouble? This is not your fault!"

"I am guilty because I did not govern the Great Chen Empire well, allowing evil forces to take advantage and bring heavy disaster to the citizens of Great Chen.

Therefore, my decision is made. I will issue an Edict of Self-Reproach, admitting my mistakes, to show respect and repentance to the people." Emperor Chen Sui said solemnly.