er voice faded, Yun An'an turned and strode into Yunxiang Manor, ignoring the gazes of the people behind her.The onlookers watched Yun An'an leave, they seemed to hear the sound of General Han being s...: []

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Palace.

A long, winding palace path stretched far into the distance.

Yun An'an and Bei Chen Rongrong walked side by side at the palace gate, while Li Gonggong respectfully led the way ahead.

"An An, why is your face so pale"

Beichen Rongrong looked at Yun An'an with worry. Since Yigege was no longer in Kyoto, she must take good care of herself.

In the imperial study, Bei Chen Han on the dragon throne was handling official business. Yun An'an and Bei Chen Rongrong had stood in the hall for at least an incense stick of time, but Bei Chen Han did not raise his head.

"Rongrong, what are we eating in a bit How about coming to Yiwangfu, I'll make you some mala tang."

What is mala hot pot

With curious eyes, Bei Chen Rongrong looked at Yun Anan with eager anticipation.

"It's a delicious food, spicy and numbing with a hot sensation. You'll want to have it again after your first bite."

"I want to too."

North Star's voice rang out.

Taking the scroll in his hand, Beichenhan lifted his gaze, his eyes falling on Yun An'an.

"Have them make an extra serving of your spicy hotpot and send it to the palace."

"Your Majesty, aren't you treating me like a food delivery service"

Ordering here You think she's a delivery person for an M-group or something

With her shoulders slumped, Yun An'an looked up and down at Bei Chenhan. This guy had made her stand for ages and all he said was a single sentence. Was he ever going to talk about Xian Yunzhi

"Your Majesty, I won't beat around the bush. You want to talk about Xianyunzhi, don't you"

Of course, but I need to eat first if I want the energy to speak.

Bei Chenhan also learned from Yun An'an, holding his shoulders with both hands and raising his phoenix eyes. A smile appeared in them.

Standing beside him, Bei Chen Rongrong wasn't sure if she was mistaken, but in the usually dignified gaze of her older brother, she seemed to see a flash of roguish charm that one might find in a commoner.

"Your Highness, there is no need for you to look at me like this. Once I have eaten and drunk my fill, I will certainly tell you the location of another place where the Immortal Cloud Orchid is hidden. I speak without jest."

"Heh~"

Despite a cold smile, Yun An'an remained standing still.

"Your Majesty has told me countless times that one must not jest, yet even afterward, the jesting persists."

So, Beichenhan's reputation here has long since dropped to zero, and if it goes any lower, it'll be negative.

"Then, tell me, Your Highness, how can you believe me"

"Unless Your Majesty first reveals the location of another Immortal Cloud Herb."

She is someone who has eaten the cold of Beichen.

As for that last incident, I just finished treating her and immediately found someone to assassinate her, hehe~.

Therefore, Yun An'an had only one sentence.

If you want to eat mala hot pot, you have to tell her the location of another Xianyunzhi.

"Your Highness, the Emperor is the Son of Heaven. You cannot address His Majesty with such disrespect."

Li Gonggong gently advised Yun An'an not to do so. If she offended the dragon's majesty, her life would be in danger.

Yun An'an remained silent, giving Li Gonggong an expression that said she would do whatever she wanted.

After a long time, Bei Chenhan spoke.

Another Xianyunzhi is located within the imperial mausoleum's secret chamber. If you wish to obtain the Xianyunzhi, only the key in my possession can unlock the stone door.

"Are you done"

"What benefit would I gain from deceiving you"

One question, one answer, but the answer is not to the point. Yun'an frowned and looked at Beichenhan, her expression did not seem like she was lying again.

But since Xianyunzhi was in the imperial tomb and the key was in Beichenhan's hands, it was as if he hadn't said anything at all.

Suddenly, a woman's mind sparked with an idea. A smile spread from the corner of her eyes to her lips.

“I still remember Your Majesty agreeing to my three conditions.”

Yun'an smiled brightly, her hands tucked behind her back, and looked at Beichen Han. His gaze softened because of the third condition he had just stated.

"My third condition, Your Majesty, is that you give me the Immortal Cloud Herb. You said yourself, Your Majesty, that a sovereign never breaks their word, didn't you"

When Bei Chenhan heard Yun An'an's third condition, his eyelids twitched, and his expression clearly showed that he hadn't expected Yun An'an to play such a trick here.

"No way, no way~~ Your Majesty isn't going to play coy, is he"

"As the ruler of Beichen Nation, you stand above all others. Your words carry weight, and once spoken, cannot be taken back."

"Oh my, if I had known this beforehand, Your Majesty wouldn't have agreed to my three conditions at Bai Long Temple. It seems it was all just casual talk, tsk tsk~~"

Yunan An spoke word by word, listening to Li Gonggong's anxious state beside her, wishing he could rush forward and cover Yunan An's mouth.

"My lady, you mustn't speak like that. You mustn't provoke the Emperor."

"What's wrong with others commenting on something you did yourself Besides, everyone heard what Your Majesty said at the White Dragon Temple back then, didn't they Rongrong"

Although Beichen Rongrong hadn't heard it with her own ears, she knew about the matter and nodded in agreement with Yun An'an's words.

Just as Yun An'an was about to continue mocking Beichen Han, the man sitting on the dragon throne spoke again.

"I can give you the Xianyunzhi from the Imperial Tomb, but I have one condition."

"Huh"

Beichen Han's sudden agreement left Yun An'an momentarily stunned.

What conditions

You will reside in the palace for a month, taking care of my meals and daily needs.

When Bei Chen Han said this, both Bei Chen Rongrong and Li Gonggong's expressions were filled with surprise... even fright.

Emperor Li had watched Beichenhan grow up since he was a child, so naturally, he understood what Beichenhan was thinking. However, the usually composed emperor, who kept all his thoughts hidden within himself, actually said such words…

"No."

Without a second thought, I refused outright.

"I am Yiwangfei, don't even think about imprisoning me in the palace as a hostage to threaten my uncle."

Yun An'an's expression seemed to say, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You just want to detain her in the palace to threaten Bei Chen Yi."

No way!

Grandfather Li let out a sigh of relief, it's alright!

However, His Majesty's thoughts were completely different from those of the Princess Consort Yi.

"If you desire the Immortal Cloud Mushroom, you must fulfill my request."

"Your Majesty, haven't you read too many petitions and clouded your judgment There are more than just one Xianyunzhi in my possession."

She wanted to, she could just go to the northwestern border and take another Xianyunzhi from the treasure-hunting team. It would be a bit farther and a bit more dangerous, but it was better than jumping into this obvious trap in front of her.

Unexpectedly, when Bei Chenhan heard this, he chuckled lightly.

"Yun'an'an, do you really think the Treasure Hunting Team actually has Xianyunzhi"

"What does it mean"

"The treasure-hunting team only found a box, what was inside is unknown to anyone. But I can tell you clearly that the treasure-hunting team does not have the Xianyunzhi in their hands."

However, it is just a fabrication by those with ill intentions, and the world truly believes that the treasure hunting team found Xianyunzhi and the elixir of immortality.

Seeing Yun An'an's disbelieving expression, Beichen Han ordered Li Gonggong to deliver letter after letter to her.

“These are all the experiences the treasure-hunting team had in Xiayung Valley. You should know, besides the Xianyunzhi, I desire the elixir of immortality, the true treasure of Xiayung Valley, even more than you.”

The sealed letter contained a record of the North Star Kingdom's treasure-seeking team's dangerous encounters in Xianyun Valley.

When they entered the underground palace and the main tomb chamber, there were no immortal clouds or herbs.

Inside the coffin in the main tomb chamber, there was only one funerary item: a small box with a lock on it.

But when the box was lifted, the entire underground palace collapsed, forcing everyone to evacuate.

For some unknown reason, rumors began to spread that the treasure hunting team had discovered Xianyunzhi and an elixir of immortality in the underground palace.

Every word imprinted on my eyes, without a doubt.

After a long time, Yun An'an raised her head and looked at Bei Chenhan.

Who spread the news

"The man in black, I too have been unable to trace his origins."

Beichen Han opened the wooden box in front of him. Inside, lay a metal key, resting quietly.

Only the key in my hand can open the imperial tomb and obtain the Xianyunzhi, but it must be done during the full moon in half a month.

"If you want Xianyunzhi, I'll give it to you. But my terms remain unchanged."

Beichen Han smiled coldly at Yun An'an, as if to say that if Yun An'an wanted to solve the Gu of Life and Death, the Xianyunzhi in his hand was indispensable.

"

A month's time, in exchange for the antidote to the life-and-death Gu, it is I who suffers the loss.

"

Looking at Bei Chenhan's smug expression, Yun Anan gritted her teeth, wishing she could stomp on his face.

"For half a month, I'll send two meals to the palace every day. I'm in charge of the food, and you can find someone else for your daily routine."

This is Yun An'an's final bottom line, cooking is acceptable, taking care of Beichen Han is out of the question.

"Dare you defy me You don't fear I will destroy Xianyunzhi."

"Your Majesty, you should know that I am a man of little patience, bad temper, and a long memory."

Yun An'an smirked, but her expression didn't reach her eyes as she looked at Beichen Han who was threatening her.

Moreover, I haven't just done one or two things against your wishes. If Your Majesty truly pushes me to my limit, I can't guarantee the safety of your North Star family's ancestral tombs.

She has plenty of things to do at home, so she can still afford to blow up a tomb.

But after all, Beichen Han's father is also Beichen Yi's father. Unless she absolutely had to, she wouldn't do something as drastic as blowing up the Beichen family ancestral tomb.

"So, is the Crown Princess of Yi threatening me now"

"I don't dare, it's just a simple transaction."

A ray of sunshine and a brilliant smile filled her eyes, Yun An'an's smile also proclaiming the victory of this negotiation.

"I want to eat spicy hotpot today."

With a sullen face, if he could, Bei Chenhan truly wanted to smash Yun An'an's skull and see what was inside her head.

"Right away, Your Majesty. I shall go to the Imperial Kitchen at once."

Before leaving, Yun An'an kindly asked Bei Chen Rongrong if there were any vegetables or spices she didn't eat, so she could avoid using them when making the mala hot pot.

"As long as you don't put cilantro, everything else is fine."

She can't stand the taste of cilantro.

Anything else

"I like cilantro."

Before Bei Chen Rong could speak, Bei Chen Han listed the things he ate and didn't eat, but Yun An An ignored him throughout.

Half an hour later, Yun An'an returned to the study.

The young eunuchs carried three food boxes, the aroma wafting from inside making one's mouth water.

"Rongrong, this is your mala tang. No cilantro, but with extra meatballs."

Yunan gently carried the large bowl of spicy hot pot to Beichen Rongrong's face.

"Here's some juice for you."

Saying that, Yun An'an got up and carried the lunch box to Bei Chenhan's face. She served a pot of spicy hotpot on the table in front of the dragon chair.

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