The eunuch in the cold palace: You get the Nine Yang Divine Skill right from the start!

That's roughly how it happened.

After Chu Feng left, Shen Mo returned to the inner palace of Fengyi Palace and described the whole incident in detail.

The description is exactly as it is, without any embellishment.

Xiao Yishu frowned upon hearing this and said, "Feng'er has been spoiled since childhood. Only last year did I slap him twice in a fit of anger because he offended that imperial concubine."

"If you think I shouldn't have slapped you, then go ahead and return the favor. It's only right and proper for you, as the mother, to do it."

As he spoke, he took her hand.

"How could I bear to part with it?"

Xiao Yishu gently stroked Shen Mo's face and said with emotion, "I hope this slap of yours can wake him up."

She didn't think Shen Mo was being unreasonable. Chu Feng had almost killed Shen Mo back then, so she just felt a little sorry for him.

At that moment, the sound of a eunuch announcing something came from outside the palace.

Shen Mo went outside and saw that it was Xiao Anzi, who had delivered the imperial edict last time. As soon as they met, he exaggeratedly said:

"It's been a while since I last saw Steward Shen, and he's even more radiant than before! He looks absolutely glowing!"

Shen Mo chuckled helplessly, "Eunuch Qi, please stop teasing me. Is there something important?"

"Of course something's wrong!"

Qi An took out the scroll tied with yellow silk and said in a low voice, "His Majesty has learned that you have joined the Divine Arresting Gate and made meritorious contributions in killing the traitors of the Worshiping Demon Sect. He has specially bestowed a piece of imperial calligraphy as a reward."

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."

Shen Mo took it, opened it, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

This isn't a reward for joining the Divine Arrest Bureau; it's clearly a reward for slapping Chu Feng.

Clearly, Chu Chengjing did not object to this; on the contrary, he greatly approved of it!

"The calligraphy has been delivered, so I'll head back to await further instructions."

"Please wait, Eunuch Qi."

Shen Mo brought the calligraphy back to the inner hall. After reading it, Xiao Yishu sneered, "They are clearly his sons, but their treatment is worlds apart! Forget it, let's not talk about him anymore. Just mentioning him makes me annoyed."

"Yi Shu, what if he insists that you serve him in bed?"

Shen Mo voiced his doubts. He hadn't thought anything of it before; it was only natural for an emperor to sleep with his empress. But after the inappropriate relationship they had, he had already come to regard her as his woman.

"Does he even deserve it?"

Xiao Yishu snorted coldly and said, "He doesn't want me to serve him in bed; he just wants to repair his relationship with the Xiao family. Just you wait and see; once the war is over, he'll be back to his old ways."

Domineering!

Shen Mo couldn't help but give this domineering empress a thumbs up, and couldn't help but laugh, "That's for the best. From now on, you're my woman!"

"I belong to you alone, but you do not belong to me alone."

Xiao Yishu was jealous and stared at Shen Mo with a melancholy expression.

Shen Mo touched his nose guiltily. It was a bit unreasonable. The Empress had given herself to him alone, but he also had Liu Ruyan, Ning'er, and Li Zhaoxue besides her.

Even if you feel guilty, you still need to make your stance clear.

Shen Mo said defiantly, "Yi Shu, I am not the kind of person who is fickle. I could never abandon Ru Yan and the others."

"When did I ask you to give up anything? As long as you hand over all the goods you're owed, I don't care where you go to have your fun."

Xiao Yishu rolled her eyes at Shen Mo and said, "After I recover from my injuries, I plan to visit the Cold Palace. I'd really like to see them."

Shen Mo had just breathed a sigh of relief and hadn't even had time to feel happy when he heard what came next and he knew something was wrong.

They say three women make a drama, and now there are four. Hopefully, nothing unpleasant will happen, otherwise, no matter how I try to help, it will be wrong.

"You rest and recuperate first; I need to go cultivate."

"Go."

Shen Mo returned to his residence and, before beginning his cultivation, stirred his thoughts slightly.

Several pieces of information appeared before my eyes.

[Nine Yang Divine Skill: Perfected] [Dislocating Tendons and Bones Hand: Perfected] [Raging Waves Fist: Perfected] [Vajra Finger: Perfected] [Dragon Elephant Suppressing Prison Force: Great Success] [Vajra King Skill: Great Success] [Shadow Whip: Minor Success] [Swimming Dragon Shadow Step: Minor Success] [Blood Shadow Escape: Beginner]

In addition to these, two other lines of information were listed separately.

[Raging Wave Fist Intent: Perfection] [Vajra Finger Intent: Perfection]

Shen Mo is fairly satisfied with his current cultivation level and foundation. To perfect the Dragon Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique, he needs to obtain the subsequent Blood Core Realm cultivation method from the emperor. He does have the Vajra King Technique, but to perfect it, he also needs to reach the Blood Core Realm.

"Blood Core Realm, Indestructible Body Against All Gu!"

As Shen Mo thought of the two, the image of Qin Jiangyue involuntarily appeared in his mind.

According to the agreement, she was supposed to deliver the cultivation technique within three months. It is unknown whether she is still in that brothel called Qingge Pavilion.

He shook his head, dismissing these distracting thoughts.

He took out a porcelain bottle, poured out a Blood Yang Pill, swallowed it, and began to cultivate in a meditative state.

Although the cultivation method is limited by the cultivation realm, one can still continuously refine one's qi and blood and increase internal strength while practicing.

The journey to the Blood Core Realm is long and arduous!

Only by truly condensing the Blood Core can one be considered to have joined the ranks of the world's top experts and barely escape the fate of being a pawn.

..........

The night was hazy.

The Cold Palace, Courtyard No. 29.

Shen Mo first went to courtyard number 18, only to find it empty. He then went to courtyard number 29 and found that everyone had gathered there.

A table laden with delicious food.

Besides the various ordinary delicacies, the most eye-catching items were the longevity buns and the longevity noodles.

Shen Mo asked curiously, "Whose birthday is this?"

"Little Mozi is so stupid." Ning'er poked his face with her finger and said, "Of course it's Aunt Li."

"So it was Zhaoxue (exoneration)."

Shen Mo scratched the back of his head and said awkwardly, "I didn't know it was your birthday today, and I didn't prepare any gift."

Li Zhaoxue smiled and shook her head:

"There's no need to prepare gifts. Actually, I wasn't planning on celebrating it. Every birthday is a reminder that I'm getting a year older. But Ruyan and Ning'er insisted on celebrating it for me."

Even so, she seemed very happy.

Shen Mo was pleased with the outcome; the closer the relationship between the three women, the better. He didn't want to see his cold palace turn into a harem filled with intrigue and scheming.

That's right, emperors have their own harems.

He, Eunuch Shen, has his own cold palace.

Liu Ruyan leaned close to Shen Mo's ear and said, "Ning'er and I haven't revealed the secret of your identity yet. Consider it a gift tonight."

"That's what I think too!"

Shen Mo smiled knowingly. That's why they call themselves husband and wife; they're thinking the same thing.

Seeing the two acting suspiciously, Li Zhaoxue couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are you talking about? What are you hiding from me?"

"secret!"

Shen Mo and Liu Ruyan spoke in unison, then looked at each other and smiled.

Ning'er blushed and said, "Aunt Xue, they must be talking about the Koreans..."

Before she could finish speaking, Liu Ruyan grabbed a longevity bun and stuffed it into her mouth.

Ning'er said discontentedly, "Auntie, are you trying to choke me to death?"

"Eat your food and stop talking nonsense." Liu Ruyan scolded her, tapping her hand with her chopsticks. Ning'er stuck out her tongue and said, "Auntie always treats me like a child. Auntie hates it the most."

Shen Mo had a smile on his lips the whole time; he loved this harmonious atmosphere.

After a hearty meal and drinks.

Ning'er and Liu Ruyan tacitly chose to leave, giving the two of them space and time.

Shen Mo blinked and asked mysteriously, "Zhaoxue, are you ready?"