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Chapter 203: Blessed Woman (Part )

The Lord of Qihe City and Gu Yuhe followed the palace servants to Yirong Palace and entered the west corridor. There was a long corridor with red lacquered railings, and a row of guards were patrolling in an orderly manner.

The solemnity of the palace revealed an indescribable oppression, and the surface of the pond was as calm as a mirror. Occasionally a few koi fish swam by, but they did not cause any waves.

"What a beautiful koi." Gu Yuhe said in surprise.

The palace servant who led the way glanced back at her, frowning slightly, with a look of disdain yet patience: "Miss, please catch up quickly, don't keep the Queen Mother waiting for too long..."

He paused for a moment, and then added as if to remind them, "Those koi are dragon carps blessed by a high monk. Not only are they worth a fortune, but they are also the Queen Mother's favorite. They are naturally beautiful, but ordinary people should consciously restrain themselves, because if you look at them for more than a second, you may not be able to bear the abundance of blessings."

Hearing this, Gu Changming quickly pulled Gu Yuhe over and said with a smile on his face, "Yes, yes, it was Yuhe who was making a fuss. Qihe City is not as prosperous and rich as Shengjing, and there are few good things. We dare not delay and speed up our pace immediately."

Compared to Gu Changming's careful flattery, Gu Yuhe put on a strange smile and whispered: "It is indeed blessed with long-lasting fortune. I am afraid that if I look at them one more time, I will not be able to bear it..."

The palace servant didn't hear Gu Yuhe's low voice clearly, only occasionally heard words like "fortune" and "unbearable". He raised his chin and said, "It's good to know. Once you are in the palace, you must abide by the rules of the palace. Don't look around, don't touch anything, be obedient and abide by the rules, and be careful in what you say and do."

After some "teaching", seeing that the father and daughter were becoming more respectful and humble towards him, he nodded with satisfaction.

Taking advantage of the power of others has always been the specialty of these palace servants.

Looking at the feminine and arrogant back of the palace maid, Gu Yuhe's smile deepened, and a blood-red murderous look flashed in his eyes for a moment.

Those who don't know the difference between life and death...are just like those brainless fish in the pond. Living is a waste, and only death can bring value.

After they left, the koi fish in the pond, which were once lively and agile, now all turned upside down and floated weakly. Their colorful scales also dimmed in the water waves and lost their former luster.

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"Your servant Gu Changming and your adopted daughter Gu Yuhe pay their respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager be blessed with good health and longevity."

In the magnificent side hall of the Cining Palace, the Grand Empress Dowager sat on the Phoenix Throne. She was dressed in a purple brocade robe embroidered with golden phoenix patterns. Although the years had left deep marks on her face, her pair of phoenix eyes were still deep and bright, revealing the majesty of a superior.

The mayor of Qihe City and Gu Yuhe knelt down together with their foreheads touching the ground.

The Empress Dowager raised her hand slightly with a gentle smile on her face: "Everyone, stand up."

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

After the two men stood up, they lowered their eyes, stood with their hands up, and stood upright, waiting.

"I heard that the beloved daughter of the ancient city lord is recognized by Sheyuan as a blessed girl sent from heaven. In order to pray for the well-being of the world and for Your Majesty, she specially embroidered a picture of a thousand blessings. Is this true?"

Hearing this voice, which was not that of a clear and crisp girl, but rather one that was piercing with a calm and majestic voice, the Lord of Qihe City hurriedly stepped forward and replied, "I don't deserve it, it's just that Yuhe has a little more luck, so she has this reputation. As for the Thousand Blessings Painting, my father and I have personally brought it to Shengjing, just to present it to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty is very busy and may not have time to appreciate it. Why don't you let me take a look at the Thousand Blessings Painting first?"

When the ancient city lord heard this, he froze.

"Grand Empress Dowager, Yuhe is so bold as to allow my daughter to say a word?"

Gu Yuhe suddenly touched her knees to the ground, and knelt on the ground with a "thump", and the force of the bones hitting each other was very loud. The Queen Mother did not make a sound for a while, but Gu Yuhe could feel a beam of pressure falling on her head.

"Stand up. I summoned you to the capital just to see you and talk to you. There is no need to be so nervous." Unlike the invisible pressure exerted by her eyes, the tone of the Empress Dowager's voice was very kind and generous, and people could not find any fault with it.

"It's not that father and Yuhe are unwilling to show the Thousand Blessings Painting to the Empress Dowager, but..."

She fixed her gaze on Gu Changming, her expression changing slightly, which was a hint between the two of them.

Gu Changming nodded slightly, turned to the Grand Empress Dowager and said, "Queen Dowager, this Thousand Blessings Picture was embroidered by Yuhe to pray for Your Majesty. If the original owner does not see it first, it cannot be considered a successful prayer. I hope the Grand Empress Dowager can understand and see clearly."

"Oh, is that so? I was reckless." The Empress Dowager suddenly realized. She smiled and said, "It's rare that your daughter is so thoughtful. I must reward her handsomely..."

"Queen Dowager, I don't want any reward. I just hope to have a chance to complete a blessing ceremony for Your Majesty in the palace. Only then can the Thousand Blessings Picture bring Your Majesty a hundred blessings, a long life, and good health, and bring a good harvest to the world, and God bless the world."

Gu Yuhe kowtowed three times on the ground and spoke sincerely.

"This..." The Empress Dowager seemed to hesitate.

Gu Changming also knelt down immediately and said, "Empress Dowager, Yuhe's heart is clear to all. She is often worried and wishes she could bear the disasters of the world with her own body. This time, she entered the palace with the favor of the Empress Dowager, and she wants to complete a blessing with the Thousand Blessings Painting. She does not need a large venue, nor does she need complicated preparations. She only needs a small area in the Cining Palace."

The Empress Dowager immediately frowned and said, "You know that His Majesty has already issued a strict law that no metaphysical arts are allowed in the palace. Do you want me to disobey His Majesty's order?"

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"No, Queen Mother, I won't do those things. My blessing ceremony is just to simply inject spirit into the Thousand Blessings Picture. For example..."

She opened her palms and swam gently like waves. The next second, a nimble and lively red and gold koi appeared in her palms and swam freely.

The Empress Dowager sat up straight and asked in surprise: "Is this a koi?"

"Yes, it is also my daughter's blessing."

She raised her head and waved towards the sky. The golden-red koi fish broke away from her control and swam in the air. Suddenly, it dodged, as if it sensed something, and quickly drilled into the body of a palace maid.

The maid slapped her chest in panic, but touched nothing.

"It...disappeared?" Her eyes widened.

"You are blessed. Why don't you tell me the thing that worries you the most right now, and God will accomplish it for you." Gu Changming said meaningfully.

The palace maid looked at the Empress Dowager in doubt, not knowing whether she should agree or not.

The Empress Dowager nodded and said, "Go ahead. I also want to know if this little lucky girl is really as miraculous as the rumors say."

The palace maid had been worried for a long time. She said in disbelief, "My mother has been ill for more than half a month. The doctor said that she...she might not survive these few days. I...don't want her to leave..."

As she said this, she choked up in her throat and tears filled her eyes. She quickly lowered her head and wiped her eyes to avoid being disrespectful in the palace.

Gu Changming smiled and said confidently: "Now you can go back and take a look. The koi has possessed your mother. She is much better now because of your filial piety."

"Oh, this is impossible." The maid refused to believe it. She said seriously, "My mother's life span has been determined. This is destiny and cannot be changed by human power. How can she be brought back to life just because of my reluctant words?"