His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Xu Bing returned to his residence and dealt with some miscellaneous matters. By then, it was past noon. Today's lunch consisted of rice, fresh fish, stir-fried pork, and stir-fried cabbage.

A simple meal will suffice. Xu Bing has decreed that the food at the Imperial Preceptor's residence must be of high quality and nutritious, but need not be too elaborate; everything should be kept simple.

The original intention was that, considering the servants also needed to practice martial arts and perform chores, there was no need to put too much effort into that "luxury" aspect.

Now, Xu Bing has no time to enjoy himself. The Da Xi is beset by internal and external troubles. Xu Bing has not even resolved the "internal troubles" yet, let alone the "external troubles".

Five hundred thousand iron cavalry trampled the Great Xi.

Xu Bingjue was unwilling to see the people of Da Xi suffer broken homes and deaths, bullied and slaughtered by other countries.

Upon entering the inner courtyard and then the side room, Song Si fell into a deep coma, every drop of her vital essence, energy, and spirit being depleted.

He didn't even know if he could complete it later. Xu Bing was a man of extraordinary composure; even though Song Si had risked her life to create such a mess, he remained calm and unperturbed.

As for whether or not one is angry...

Actually, no. Since joining Da Xi, Xu Bing has been gradually growing and developing his magnanimity in the process of selecting and employing people.

Those with a narrow mind cannot accomplish anything. Therefore, when Song Si took this action, his heart was only slightly stirred, but after it subsided, he felt nothing more.

Moreover, the situation is still under his control. In fact, Xu Bing had long anticipated this situation.

Of course, it was only anticipated that Ji Yuan would escape; how and by what means he would escape was beyond his expectations. Even a god has oversights, let alone Xu Bing, who is human and cannot be omniscient or omnipotent.

He looked at the unconscious Song Si, waved his hand gently, covered her with a blanket, and then turned his palm upwards, making the same gesture.

The golden edict rope transformed into a thin thread, hanging above his palm. He covered it with his hand, closed the door, and left.

Having lost his essence and blood, Song Si was incomplete and unable to use magic, making him inferior to even ordinary people.

Even if the restraints are broken, escape is impossible. In comparison, the Golden Edict Rope might have a more suitable target.

Upon reaching the inner courtyard, Xu Bing sat in the pavilion and checked the system items.

[Mood Aura: 2]

[Work Aura: 1]

[Disaster Reduction Aura: 1]

[Concealment Aura: 1]

[Halal of Diligence: 1]

……

Through continuous draws, I've accumulated some unused halos.

These halos will all be of great use in the future, especially the agricultural halo, which Xu Bing values ​​highly. His gaze shifted downwards, locking onto the Hundred Beasts Fragrance Liquid.

Only the red-eyed black crow, Dahei, remained outside, keeping a close watch on Ji Yuan. The other crows and gyrfalcons were all recalled and arranged in their proper order in front of Xu Bing.

The pavilion railing was covered with crows, from the second black crow to the fifteenth black crow. A gyrfalcon stood proudly on Xu Bing's shoulder, nuzzling him with its head.

The fragrant liquid for all beasts was naturally used on them. When the bottle was opened and the scent of the liquid wafted out, the crows cawed incessantly, hopping around excitedly.

Hei Er stepped forward to maintain order. With Da Hei absent, he became the leader. Having spent a long time with Xu Bing, his intelligence had gradually increased due to Xu's influence.

As the saying goes, "When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven," this principle is especially applicable to those who cultivate Qi.

As Xu's illness gradually strengthens, the things that belong to him will also change accordingly. This applies not only to crows, but also to the mansions he lives in and the tea sets he uses in the future.

Throughout history, how many powerful beings have used their cave dwellings, which have been wildly sought after by the world? And how many items they used have been coveted by people?

This is the reason why, from Black Two to Black Fifteen, the development of intelligence and the gradual increase in wisdom are not entirely due to the "Calamity of the Crows".

There were only thirty drops of aromatherapy liquid. Xu Bing took half of it, making a total of fifteen drops, and each of the fifteen birds received one drop. As for Big Black, who was out on duty, it certainly wouldn't be shortchanged.

After consuming the incense liquid, all the birds underwent changes. Black Two's crimson light shone brightly, Black Three's wings grew increasingly full, Black Eight's beak was eye-catching, and Black Ten's claws were sharp.

Looking at the gyrfalcon again, its eyes grew glazed, its claws loosened, as if it were about to fall off its shoulder. Xu Bing hurriedly grabbed it and took it into the house to rest.

If he is right, this aromatherapy liquid will have the greatest effect on the gyrfalcon. He only needs to wait a few days to see what changes will occur.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, while Ji Yuan was unconscious, she used the Silent Step technique to silently leap into the loading truck's cargo compartment, curling up completely and falling into a deep coma.

A warm breeze was blowing, and my body temperature gradually returned. I slowly regained consciousness, but my body felt like it was filled with lead, and my eyelids were heavy. Even with all my strength, I could hardly open them.

As for her entire body, even though the dignified Empress had been confined to her room for nearly a month, she was still not as disheveled as she was now. Her red dress was stained with gray, her golden hair was covered in dust, her lips were pale, and her face was bloodless.

With great effort, she slowly opened her eyes, looked around, and felt a mix of emotions. Trapped in the Imperial Preceptor's mansion, she still had the energy to put on a certain expression and act a certain demeanor.

At this moment, she was in such a sorry state, exhausted as soon as she opened her eyes. She had never felt so uncomfortable before. For a moment, she was filled with a mixture of regret and anger.

As her consciousness returned, the bumpy journey and the chilly air pulled her back to reality. She hadn't forgotten her purpose: to go to Tianhua Mountain to find Shang Shoucheng.

She must not be exposed during the journey. She looked around, and her heart tightened. She thought to herself that this was a bad year. There was a sign engraved inside the carriage.

The character “Lu” is faintly visible, indicating that it is a carriage belonging to the Lu family. As the Emperor of the Great Xi Dynasty, how could she not recognize who the “Lu family” was, even though many members of the Lu family were her subjects?

However, given her circumstances, if she were to fall into the hands of the Lu family, she would certainly not have a good end. It should be noted that she was a woman, and although she held a very legitimate position, she had no children.

Furthermore, the emperor's efforts to reform the laws led to a rift between the emperor and his ministers. In addition, the current state of the Great Xi Dynasty is plagued by rampant corruption, the court is weak, local taxes cannot be collected, and the country's strength is gradually declining.

If I were to appear in the Lu clan, they would surely inform the other clans, and after some speculation, they would probably be able to guess that I had fallen into Xu Bing's hands.

It's impossible to predict how those powerful families will react or what methods they will use. But one thing is absolutely certain.

They would never help Ji Yuan return to the throne unscathed. Because, as things stand, Ji Yuan's actions have already placed him on the opposite side.

From the perspective of those powerful families, if Ji Yuan were to return to his position, it was hard to guarantee that the fate of the Zhao and Sun families would not befall them one day.

At this moment, the carriage jolted and drove through the gate into the mansion.

Ji Yuan's face paled even more, and she forgot to breathe for a moment.

They actually entered the "Lu Mansion".