Goddess Atlas, Starting from the Queen

Chapter 10: Is this cultivation of Taoism something he can truly understand?
Hearing Li Cheng's words, Song Yongliang hurriedly said, "Sir, this is impossible. You are the staff of the Third Prince's residence. How can we let you pay this money?"

Li Cheng said, "When Immortal Lu was alive, he sold off the Xiaoyao Palace's property many times for the sake of the people of the world. Now that Xiaoyao Prince has spent a large amount of money on his medical treatment, the Xiaoyao Palace should be running low on money now."

"Immortal Lu has dedicated his entire life to the Great Zhou. We cannot allow his only heir to be unable to afford medical treatment. If Immortal Lu knew about this, wouldn't he be heartbroken?"

After hearing what Li Cheng said, the people on the street were slightly moved.

Indeed, although Lu Ming was a playboy and had not made any contribution to the Great Zhou, the old King Xiaoyao dedicated his entire life to the Great Zhou.

It is rumored that if the old King Xiaoyao had concentrated on seeking immortals and asking for the Tao, he would likely have achieved immortality. It was for the sake of the Great Zhou that the old King Xiaoyao gave up on continuing to practice Taoism, which led to his death at only a few hundred years old.

At this time, a woman holding a piece of cloth to return said, "I'm not returning this."

As the woman finished her words, the others also spoke up, "I won't retreat either."

"I believe in Xiaoyao Palace. Someone must have framed Xiaoyao Palace. I won't retreat."

"That's right. King Xiaoyao is the descendant of Lu Xianren. No matter how dissolute he is, he would never do such a thing. I won't back down."

Seeing that the people on the street said they would not retreat, Zhang Zhiqiang's face instantly darkened. He stared straight at Li Cheng in front of him, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, but he quickly hid it.

Seeing that the people on the street had calmed down, Song Yongliang breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly said, "Since everyone's cloth came from our Jinhua Pavilion, we will naturally be responsible for anything that happens. Everyone should line up to take the money back. As for the quality of the cloth, our Jinhua Pavilion will definitely investigate thoroughly and give everyone an explanation."

The money must be returned, and the reputation of Jinhua Pavilion and Xiaoyao Palace cannot be damaged.

After hearing Song Yongliang's words, some people who were reluctant to spend their money lined up, while some people just left.

Seeing that the matter had been completely settled, Zhang Zhiqiang snorted coldly, turned around and left without saying anything else.

After seeing Zhang Zhiqiang leave, Song Yongliang came to Li Cheng and thanked him with a smile, "Sir, thank you for speaking up for our Jinhua Pavilion. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid this matter wouldn't have stopped for a while."

Song Yongliang was not a fool, so he naturally realized that someone was deliberately causing trouble and looking for trouble with the Xiaoyao Palace. This was not the first time that the Xiaoyao Palace had encountered such a thing.

Ever since the old King Xiaoyao passed away, the Xiaoyao Palace has been plagued by troublemakers every now and then. Although Su Wanyun is managing the Xiaoyao Palace, she still cannot suppress those troublemakers. It is precisely because of this that the Xiaoyao Palace's assets have become less and less.

Li Cheng smiled and said, "It's a small matter. If you encounter something like this again in the future, just send someone to the Third Prince's residence to find me."

Song Yongliang said, "How can this be possible? We can't trouble you again and again."

Li Cheng sighed and said, "Now that Prince Xiaoyao is seriously ill, the entire Xiaoyao Palace has no one in charge. Any cat or dog dares to jump out and cause trouble for Prince Xiaoyao's Palace."

"This is also what our Highness meant. Immortal Lu has made so many contributions to the Great Zhou. Now his only heir is seriously ill and lying in bed, yet someone is still looking for trouble with the Xiaoyao Palace at this time. Our Highness really can't stand it."

Having said that, Li Cheng looked towards a private room on the third floor of the restaurant across the street with an expression of respect.

Song Yongliang reacted instantly and realized that this should be the intention of the third prince. He immediately bowed deeply in the direction of Li Cheng's gaze.

Just as Li Cheng was about to say something, Song Yongliang said to him, "Sir, today's matter is of great importance. I must hurry back to the palace to report to the Madam. I will excuse myself for now."

Li Cheng said with a smile: "Okay, go ahead."

After Song Yongliang arranged the return of the goods from Jinhua Pavilion, he immediately rushed to Xiaoyao Palace. ...

At this moment, in the Xiaoyao Palace.

Lu Ming sat cross-legged on the bed. As more and more spiritual energy entered his body, he clearly felt that his body was becoming stronger and stronger. His originally skinny body was gradually filled with muscles, and some obvious muscle lines appeared on his body.

Lu Ming lowered his head and looked at his chest and abdomen. At this time, his abdomen already had the outline of abdominal muscles. You have to know that he has only practiced "Purple Yang Body Refining Art" for less than two hours, and it has produced such obvious effects.

Just when Lu Ming was about to continue practicing, he suddenly smelled a sour odor. When he first started practicing, he sweated a lot, and some gray, oily substance appeared on his skin.

Lu Ming immediately got up from the bed and said to the maid outside the door, "Xiao Huan, get someone to prepare hot water immediately. I want to take a bath."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Lu Ming got up from the bed, he glanced at the sheets and found a bright plum blossom in the middle of the sheets. Seeing the plum blossom, Lu Ming chuckled.

Emperor Zhou really wasted such a gift of talent. He ignored such a stunning beauty and put all his attention on practicing Taoism.

Is this the way of cultivation that he can understand?

At this time, the maid's voice came from the door, "Your Majesty, the hot water is ready."

Lu Ming said calmly, "Come in."

The next moment, two maids pushed the door open and came in. Although Lu Ming had nothing on him at the moment, as Lu Ming's personal maids, they were already accustomed to this kind of scene.

However, when they saw Lu Ming's strong chest, they couldn't help but lose their focus for a moment.

Wasn't their king already dying? When they bathed him a few days ago, he was practically skin and bones, barely able to stand. How come he'd become so strong in just a few days?
Lu Ming ignored the shocked looks of the two maids. He looked at the bed sheet and said, "You don't need to wash the bed sheet. Fold it and put it away."

The maid came to her senses and said quickly, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Then a maid changed the bed sheets, while another maid helped Lu Ming to the side room to take a bath.

After taking a shower and changing into new clothes, Lu Ming did not continue practicing, but walked out of the room.

He had been in bed for almost two months since he fell ill and felt like he was about to molder; it was time to move around.

As soon as he stepped out of the room, he found that his brain became clearer in an instant. Every flower and tree in Xiaoyao Palace seemed to be within his perception range. At this time, he also found that a man in the main courtyard next door was saying something in front of Su Wanyun.

Lu Ming calmed down and listened carefully, and indeed, he heard a faint sound.

At this moment, Su Wanyun was listening to Song Yongliang's report on Jinhua Pavilion.

After listening to the whole process, a look of worry appeared on Su Wanyun's face.

Then she asked, "So, the Third Prince was in the restaurant opposite Jinhua Pavilion at that time?"

(End of this chapter)