In the world of "Covering the Sky": An Analysis of the Ancient Sacred Body at the Start

"Your Majesty, that eunuch Cao has falsely claimed to be acting on your orders, demanding the Little Mermaid Pearl..."

A young girl in a pink dress, with excellent temperament and looks, and a touch of playfulness and cuteness, swaggered into the imperial study. It was Princess Yunluo.

Behind Yunluo, Cao Zhengchun followed closely with a smile on his face. Even though Yunluo insulted him by calling him a eunuch, he didn't dare to talk back.

Although Cao Zhengchun was greedy for power and wealth, there was one thing he did very well: he was always respectful to the members of the royal family and dared not offend them in the slightest.

"Yunluo, can't a young lady speak more politely? Besides, when did Cao Zhengchun ever offend you that you called him a eunuch?"

"The Imperial Uncle said that Cao Zhengchun was a bad person who persecuted loyal officials, brought disaster to the country and its people, and was a great traitor..."

Yunluo was still young and naive, and she didn't understand the deceit and treachery of adults. When her brother asked her a question, she immediately betrayed Zhu Wushi.

"Zhu Tiedan..."

Cao Zhengchun hated Zhu Wushi to death. He wondered why Princess Yunluo had such a big problem with him. It turned out that Zhu Wushi was stirring up trouble behind his back.

"I've already dealt with him, and he won't dare to cause trouble again. Don't keep calling him Cao the eunuch; a young lady should know how to be polite."

"Don't you really want to learn martial arts? Cao Zhengchun is a Celestial Realm martial artist; you can have him teach you..."

Cao Zhengchun practiced the Heavenly Gang Boy Skill, a peerless divine skill passed down through generations of Ming Dynasty eunuchs. It allowed him to cultivate a pure yang energy, making it both offensive and defensive, and extremely powerful.

However, the Heavenly Gang Boy Skill is not suitable for Yunluo to practice, but there are many martial arts manuals in the Imperial Palace. The royal family has collected the secret manuals of various sects in the martial arts world.

"Really? Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Yunluo was overjoyed upon hearing this, as her lifelong dream had been to become a female knight-errant who punished evil and promoted good.

However, her elder brother had always disagreed with her practicing martial arts, saying that girls shouldn't always be thinking about wielding swords and spears, but should learn more needlework.

That's why she often went to the Dragon Guard Manor, but the Imperial Uncle was unwilling to teach her. He only taught her a few third-rate martial arts skills because she kept pestering him.

"This servant will certainly teach you everything I know and instruct you well, Princess. May I ask what martial arts Princess wishes to learn?"

"Whatever martial art is powerful, this princess will learn it. Does Eunuch Cao have any recommendations?"

Upon learning that Cao Zhengchun would be teaching her martial arts, Yunluo's attitude towards Cao Zhengchun changed drastically. Just moments ago she had called him "Cao the eunuch," but now she called him "Eunuch Cao."

"You can discuss the martial arts training privately. Let's bring out the Little Mermaid Pearl first!"

"Brother, here!"

Yunluo took off the mermaid pearl from her neck and reluctantly handed it to Yu Yi.

Consort Shu had always been very fond of Yunluo since she was a child, and the two had a very good relationship. The mermaid pearl was the only keepsake Consort Shu left to her before her death.

"Alright, stop looking so gloomy. Let Cao Zhengchun take you to the Imperial Armory. You can learn any martial arts there. Is that alright?"

"Eunuch Cao, what are you waiting for? Quickly take this princess to the Imperial Armory to choose some secret manuals..."

Yunluo immediately put the matter of the mermaid Xiaomingzhu out of her mind, only thinking about heading to the Imperial Armory as soon as possible. For her, nothing was more important than learning martial arts.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Cao Zhengchun led Yunluo to the Imperial Armory. On the way, they encountered Zhu Wushi, who was entering the palace. Naturally, enemies meeting again were filled with hatred.

"Oh, isn't this the Divine Marquis? Are you here to meet the Emperor? What brings you here?"

"snort!"

Faced with Cao Zhengchun's sarcastic remarks, Zhu Wushi's eyes flashed coldly, he snorted and brushed past him.

Zhu Wushi arrived outside the Imperial Study and, after being announced by the eunuch on duty, was able to enter the Imperial Study smoothly.

"Your subject, Zhu Wushi, pays respects to Your Majesty..."

"Uncle, please rise! We're all family here, there are no outsiders, no need to be so polite."

Unlike his approach with Cao Zhengchun, Yu Yi did not give Zhu Wushi a hard time first. Instead, he was very friendly and offered him a seat, and started chatting with him casually.

"I heard that when the Imperial Uncle was young, he roamed the martial world and met a confidante named Su Xin. He even insisted on marrying her, but the Emperor did not agree back then..."

As they chatted, Yu Yi suddenly brought up Su Xin's matter, which immediately made Zhu Wushi's heart tighten.

"Everyone has their youthful arrogance, and only now do I understand the good intentions of my elder brother back then..."

"I'm afraid that's not the case! I've heard that my uncle still harbors resentment about what happened back then, and even holds a grudge against my father?"

"Furthermore, that woman named Suxin was frozen in the Tianshan Mountains by the Imperial Uncle, and it seems that the Imperial Uncle has been searching for Tianxiang Doukou to rescue her all these years..."

Before Yu Yi could finish speaking, Zhu Wushi's expression changed drastically. The aura of a Celestial Realm martial artist erupted uncontrollably, showing just how agitated he was.

Su Xin is Zhu Wushi's taboo; whoever touches her will die. He would do anything for Su Xin.

"Uncle, don't get agitated."

However, at that moment, Yu Yi placed a hand on Zhu Wushi's shoulder, directly suppressing the surging true energy within Zhu Wushi's body.

Zhu Wushi looked up in astonishment, his face full of disbelief. He was at the peak of the Celestial Realm, and because he cultivated the Absorption Technique, he possessed thousands of years of internal energy.

"A terrestrial immortal..."

Zhu Wushi's voice was hoarse. Even with the facts right in front of him, he still couldn't believe that the young emperor, whom he had always regarded as a playboy, was actually a terrestrial immortal.

"Don't worry, Miss Suxin is fine. If I wanted to deal with you, I wouldn't stoop to using underhanded methods."

"Here are two more Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom seeds. Take them to save the person! I will then bestow a marriage upon you."

"Remember, I'm giving you this last chance out of respect for my father. If you have any further disloyal thoughts, don't blame me for not showing any mercy to you as uncle and nephew."

Yu Yi handed two Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom pods to Zhu Wushi. He didn't really need them, since three Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom pods were required to be effective.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your leniency. I will certainly repent and reform, faithfully perform my duties, and serve the court..."

Zhu Wushi took the Tianxiang Doukou with trembling hands. He had been searching for this for many years without success, but now he had obtained it so easily. It felt like a dream.

"Pure Heart..."

Thinking of the woman who haunted his dreams, Zhu Wushi felt a surge of passion. Once Su Xin was revived, they could be together forever.

As for usurping the throne? Zhu Wushi had completely given up on that idea. His martial arts skills, which he was so proud of, were a joke in front of a terrestrial immortal!

Moreover, the reason he plotted the rebellion, as Your Majesty just said, is that he still harbors resentment towards the late emperor for what happened back then.

At the same time, he wanted to give Suxin the best, to make her the most noble woman in the world.

"Your Majesty, there are some things I wish to confess to you. I have made many mistakes over the years..."

Zhu Wushi recounted in detail how he had been secretly collecting private information about powerful officials and dignitaries in the court for many years, and then knelt down to await punishment.