Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 84: Eighth on the Earthly Ranking, Nothing Special (9K words daily, please subscribe!)
Yanjing, the Iris Pavilion.

As the first rays of sunlight fell, the sounds of insects chirping and frogs croaking revived.

In Yun Ci's boudoir, the man lying on the couch frowned, turned over, and continued to sleep.

Rubbing his slightly sore lower back, Xu Jinhuan couldn't help but smack his lips.

One Ye has not yet continued.

The Peach Blossom Spring Record states...

"Initial stage...only then did it begin..."

After walking several dozen steps, the view suddenly opened up.

The ancients never lied to me.

Finding herself alone in her room, Xu Jinhuan pulled the covers tighter around herself and spat out a curse:
"Ha, what a scumbag woman."
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"Gardenia white, jasmine fragrance,"

A vendor carrying a basket hawks his wares in the bluestone alley.

Keep the freshest flower hidden under your sleeve.

"Waiting for Xu Lang to be busy buying flowers—"

Steam rose from the kitchen.

Yun Ci hummed a little tune, one hand on her hip, skillfully flipping the spatula, leaving the maids on either side dumbfounded and speechless.

The sun rose in the west
The two men have been serving Miss Yun for so long, when have they ever seen her cook for herself?

Besides, with such a commotion last night, they thought they could skip breakfast today.
"La la la—la la la,

Waiting for Xu Lang to be busy buying flowers~
If you ask how much meaning a flower holds when it blooms...
"The dew is what I hide in the middle of the night~"

With a clattering sound in her hands, Yun Ci moved swiftly and neatly, quickly placing several of her signature dishes onto a tray.

For a moment, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas.

"Tsk, still lazing in bed."

"Eighth on the Earthly Ranking, nothing special."
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Tap tap tap tap tap—

The incessant, rapid knocking was irritating.

Judging from the force, it looked like some clueless bird was passing by and frantically knocking on the window.

Xu Jinhuan was suddenly enraged and was on the verge of exploding.

With a 'rip' sound, the other party intensified their attack and smashed through the window paper!

Deceiving too much!

"Hey! What kind of beast is this?"

"Ga-ga-ga-"

Upon recognizing the source of the sound, Xu Jinhuan instantly calmed down.

He grabbed it in his hand.

"Gah!!!"

"Shut up!!!
"You could have just gone inside, but you insisted on knocking on the window. You've completely disgraced the raven!"

"Gah???"

Xu Jinhuan swiftly removed the secret message from the bird's leg, and his face immediately darkened!
"Nonsense!!!"

Raven's Shame sensed the murderous aura that chilled the crow to the bone. Even though it felt as if its bones were about to be crushed, it could only widen its eyes and dared not utter a sound.

puff!
Thrown out of the window like trash, it felt like it had been granted a pardon and hurriedly flew through the void, disappearing completely.

Xu Jinhuan quickly finished dressing and pushed open the door to her boudoir.

Upon approaching, they saw Yun Ci carrying wine and dishes, humming a little tune.

"Little Lord?"

Meeting the other person's surprised gaze, Xu Jinhuan blushed.

But at this moment, there is simply no time to explain.

He remained silent, walked up to the other person, picked up a small piece of food, and put it in his mouth.

"tasty."

After saying that, he gently patted the other person's head, then walked quickly out of the courtyard without lingering.

"Young Master, where are you going?"

"Enter the palace!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had vanished.

Yun Ci watched the other person's departing figure and sadly lowered her head.

She could tell that the other person was genuinely facing a very urgent matter, but she felt a sense of loss.

What a stinky man.
Pedestrians hurried by on the street. Xu Jinhuan was extremely anxious, so he simply leaped onto the wall and ran straight towards the palace along the rooftops! "How dare you! Where did this petty thief come from? How dare you cause trouble in the capital!"

Below, patrolling city guards noticed this scene, leaped onto the wall, drew their swords, and blocked the way.

Xu Jinhuan had no time to waste on these small fry; his divine sense immediately expanded, his voice booming like a bell:

"Xu Jinhuan of Qingzhou! Get out of the way of the Emperor!!!"

The immense force hurled the two city guards into the air, where they landed in a sorry state.

The sound seemed to possess some kind of magic, carrying far and wide.

The two men, clutching their helmets, hurriedly stood up and looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I...I didn't hear wrong, did I? What's his name?"

"Enjoy slowly, slowly, slowly!"

After all, the events of breaking the blood rain and posting the Earthly Ranking had only recently passed, and the name Xu Jinhuan still carried considerable weight in the hearts of many people in Kyoto.

Unlike a certain courtesan.
They wouldn't dare to spout nonsense or say anything foolish like "it's nothing special."

Xu Jinhuan ran all the way to the palace gate, where the two imperial guards were immediately drenched in sweat and were momentarily at a loss.

The phrase "Xu Jinhuan of Qingzhou" was heard throughout half the capital.
Moreover, with such a large commotion on the road, it's hard to go unnoticed.
Although officials were already arriving at the palace gates one after another to attend court.

But the other party is not an official and cannot be summoned. How can he enter without permission?

"Gentlemen, please do me a favor."

Xu Jinhuan walked straight toward the two of them.

clang!
The two men crossed their halberds, blocking their path.

Even though they seemed all bark and no bite, they still dared not let them pass without authorization.

"Who goes there? Without prior notice, this is forbidden within the imperial palace."

"Step aside!"

Behind him, numerous officials who had come to attend court stood there, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Regardless of age or rank, it applies to all.

In Yanjing, it seems that no one has ever heard of anyone single-handedly storming the palace.
They unconsciously slowed their pace and watched quietly.
Let's see if this rising young master is just bluffing or truly fearless.

Xu Jinhuan had no time to waste with the other party.

Zhao Ruoxi, that stupid woman
All my efforts were in vain, sending people, horses, and equipment.

If we had just waited a little longer, someone would have stepped forward to fight.

All she had to do was stay in the back and reap the rewards.
Why insist on playing the hero and trying to defend the city single-handedly?

Don't kill!

They set off last night, and by now, they might have already arrived in Qu County.

He didn't have Wu Jiuchi's ability to command hundreds of ravens to traverse the void.

At this moment, there is only one person who can help me!

His eyes flashed like lightning as he coldly stared at the imperial guards blocking his path.

Without pausing for a moment, the power of a fifth-grade cultivator burst forth from his body!

Clang—!
The halberd fell to the ground, and the two men were thrown into the air, firmly embedded in the city wall!
Above the palace, thunderclouds suddenly rolled in.

The electric snakes kept moving in the clouds, and it looked like they were about to turn into a bolt of lightning that would strike down!
"Ah! Run!!!"

"The Kyoto Formation! My life is over!"

The officials cried out in alarm and scattered in all directions.

Xu Jinhuan could clearly see that in the distance, a ruddy-faced old man with short legs was running quickly toward them.

Ignoring everything else, he stepped into the palace.

That familiar feeling of being watched returned.

High above, the wind and rain immediately ceased, revealing a clear sky for thousands of miles.

"Mr. Xu! Your Majesty!"

Xu Jinhuan ignored her father-in-law's shouts, and instead looked towards the direction of Tian Shu Pavilion, yelling:
"wave!!!"

A golden light descended from the sky.

"Summon me."

Cao Gao's hand was raised in mid-air, his face blank.

The handsome man who had just stepped into the palace had vanished without a trace.

(End of this chapter)