170: Zhu Zhu's Loss

Soon, Chen Xuan returned to the palace with ease.

However, this time he was not in a hurry to go back to the Empress Dowager's sleeping quarters, but went to the Empress's sleeping quarters first.

When Zhu Zhu learned that Chen Xuan was seeking an audience, her heart skipped a beat. She didn't know what her feelings were: happy? Nervous? Flustered? Afraid? Surprised? Shy? Or all of the above?

Fortunately, she was not a verbose person and directly granted Chen Xuan an audience.

"Imperial Physician Chen, what brings you here this time?" She kept a straight face, meticulous, absolutely not letting Chen Xuan see her inner turmoil.

"This humble subject has come this time for an important matter to discuss."

"Wh-what is it? Just say it!"

"Empress, you seem a bit nervous? What are you worried about?"

"I, I'm not! Can you please get to the point and not focus on other things!"

"Oh, alright then. Actually, what I wanted to say is that I will also participate in this Sect Tournament!"

"I already said we can't... wait, what?!"

"You want to participate in the Sect Tournament? Why? You can easily subdue... easily defeat even me. You shouldn't have any opponents in this Mountain and Sea Realm, so why participate in such a boring competition?"

"Because I am a Disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect. It's only right for me to participate in such an event for my Sect!"

"Xuan Yang Sect... which Sect is that? I've never even heard of it!"

"This... it's a bit complicated. It's not a Sect from this region. Anyway, I'm going to participate, so I just came to tell you! Just tell the Emperor about it and it'll be fine."

"But if you go, what will be the point? All of them aren't even a match for you!"

"Only I came from our Sect. I can't let my Sect be put in a difficult position, can I?"

"Oh, well, alright then!"

"Hmm, in that case, I shall take my leave." After saying that, Chen Xuan intended to depart.

"Huh? You, you're just like that..."

"What did the Empress say?"

"Oh, I mean, what if Dai Dabai doesn't agree to your participation?"

"Ah, that's indeed a bit difficult to handle. So, Empress, what do you think we should do?" Chen Xuan smiled and walked back.

'Ah? He, he's back again. No, he's not going to bully me, is he? If he bullies me, I'll definitely figure out a way for him to participate. Hmph, I knew you, Chen Xuan, weren't a good person! Anyway, I can't defeat you...'

Watching Chen Xuan return, Zhu Zhu's little heart pounded. She even nervously closed her eyes.

However, after waiting for a while, Zhu Zhu did not experience the bullying she imagined from Chen Xuan.

She couldn't help but open her eyes in surprise, and then she was startled!

Because Chen Xuan was now right next to her face, staring at her! The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Chen Xuan's large face. How could she not be scared!

"You, what do you want to do?"

"What do you mean, what do I want to do? Rather, what do you want to do, Empress? I asked you for help, and you insisted on closing your eyes!" Chen Xuan said innocently.

He instantly guessed the thoughts of the tsundere girl, but he just wanted to tease her.

"I... you!!!" Zhu Zhu was speechless.

"This palace, this palace suddenly felt my eyes were a bit sore, so I closed them!"

"Oh? Then would you like Chen to take a look for you?"

"No need! I think Dai Dabai won't agree to your participation!"

"Why is that?"

"Be-because you're just a Taiyi. He doesn't know your strength. He, he might think you'll get injured in the competition and then won't be able to treat him, so he won't let you go!" The girl spoke logically.

"Ah? Then what should I do? Empress, please help me!" Chen Xuan was secretly delighted.

"Hmph, this palace, this palace doesn't know either!"

"Just consider it me begging you, Empress. I know your words carry weight with him. At worst, I'll owe you a favor for this. That's acceptable, isn't it!"

"Good, swear it!"

"Slap!"

"Ugh!"

"Give you an inch, and you want to take a mile, don't you? I, Chen Xuan, am a man of integrity, a man of my word. If I say I owe you a favor, then I owe you a favor. You don't need to be so cautious!"

"Th-there's no one who begs like you! I've never seen such an arrogant person!"

"Heh, today you have! Just say whether you want it or not!"

"Well, if what you said is true, then I certainly want it..."

"Hmm, this matter will trouble the Empress. Farewell!" With that, Chen Xuan left without looking back, leaving the slightly disappointed Zhu Zhu stunned in place.

Yes, she was disappointed. This time, Chen Xuan clearly did nothing, and the only thing he did was because she provoked him. Logically, she should have been happy, but why did her heart feel... disappointed instead?

As she thought, Zhu Zhu frowned. She annoyedly patted her head, "Zhu Zhu! What are you thinking? You have a destiny you cannot defy! And his identity is merely... you will ultimately harm him!"

"But, I just can't feel happy..."

Saying that, the girl left the palace and arrived at Dai Dabai's imperial study.

At this moment, Dai Dabai was drinking water infused with Spirit Medicine given by Chen Xuan, enjoying a palace maid massaging his shoulders.

"Empress Zhu has arrived!"

"What? Zhu Zhu is here? What's going on? Why would she come to my side?"

"Why can't I come?"

Hearing Zhu Zhu's voice, Dai Dabai suddenly snapped back to reality.

"Uh, I just found it a bit strange. Zhu Zhu, you can naturally come, anytime, anywhere!"

"Hmph!" His reply was Zhu Zhu's cold snort.

"By the way, why did you come to see me?"

"Imperial Physician Chen just came. He said he has something to ask for your understanding."

"Oh? Imperial Physician Chen was here? What does he need my understanding for?" Dai Dabai asked curiously.

Zhu Zhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "He said he wants to participate in the Sect Tournament."

Upon hearing this, Dai Dabai looked at Zhu Zhu with some surprise, "He wants to participate in the Sect Tournament? That's not good, is it? He's our palace's Taiyi, representing the face of the royal family. If he loses in the Sect Tournament, wouldn't it make our royal family a laughingstock?"

"But he said he's a Disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect, and participating in the Sect Tournament is what he should do!"

"Xuan Yang Sect?" Dai Dabai frowned, "I've never heard of this Sect. Where is this Sect located?"

Zhu Zhu reluctantly explained again.

"I'm talking to the most disgusting person again. Chen Xuan, you must compensate me severely!"