Empress in her second playthrough: Something's not right with this plot!

It's such a waste to finally get a question for the system, only to ask for instructions on how to use a talisman.

After much hesitation, he decided to keep the question card for now.

Good steel should be used where it's needed most. If we encounter any difficult problems in the future, then we can use the question cards to make the best use of them.

As for how to use the Heavenly Talisman, we'll have to wait until Wei Xiang returns.

……

Under the afterglow of the setting sun.

Beyond the capital, nestled against Phoenix Mountain to the north and bordered by the vast Guanzhong Plain to the south, lies the site of the imperial tombs of the Great Chu.

The only tomb in the Great Chu Dynasty where a minister was buried alongside the late emperor in a mountain is the tomb of Li Ling, the father of Li Yunsheng.

The spirit path stele in front of the tomb and the two small watchtowers are clearly visible, demonstrating the scale and style of the mausoleum.

Along the path leading to the tomb, there were several particularly beautiful wildflowers.

Spring water flows out from the cracks in the rocks at the foot of the mountain, making this place a rare and auspicious place.

With a Polaroid camera in her hand, Wei Xiang easily avoided the tomb keeper.

At Li Ling's tomb.

Wei Xiang knelt down gently and kowtowed three times respectfully.

Then he knelt before the tomb and whispered.

"He was poisoned and fell seriously ill."

“Three months ago, he gained a pure cultivation level that far surpassed mine.”

“He has changed since then.”

"Secretly learning to ride a horse, no longer liking to listen to music, suddenly wanting to learn martial arts."

"At the hunting grounds, he was seriously injured, but recovered overnight."

After a long pause, Wei Xiang asked herself a question.

Is he still himself?

The sun is about to set.

Wei Xiang placed the Polaroid camera far away on the ground, and then stood respectfully and obediently beside the tombstone.

She extended her right hand and gently touched the tombstone.

At that moment, in her heart, the monument beside her represented that old man.

Just like that year, when she was led by the hand into the Li residence.

At that time, she was just a little girl.

……

into the night.

The curfew couldn't stop Wei Xiang at all.

The window moved slightly, and a Polaroid camera and photographic paper appeared on the table.

Li Yunsheng had been waiting inside for Jian to return, wanting to ask him how to activate the Heavenly Talisman.

"Where have you been?"

It was already dark, and he really couldn't figure out what Wei Xiang had gone to film that took so long.

I counted them, and there was one sheet missing from the ten sheets of photographic paper.

In other words, only one photo was taken.

Only then did he notice out of the corner of his eye that the Heavenly Talisman he had placed on the table had disappeared.

Wei Xiang did not answer his question, but instead displayed the Heavenly Talisman.

The body's internal energy circulates and flows into the talisman.

Li Yunsheng wanted to ask her what she had filmed, but when he turned around, he was so shocked he almost jumped up.

"Don't activate it!"

This talisman must be incredibly powerful, and it's such a waste that it was used without taking anyone with it.

After a moment, Wei Xiang shook her head.

"No."

Li Yunsheng breathed a sigh of relief, and felt a bit bolder when he took back the talisman.

This at least proves that this bomb wasn't something that could be detonated casually.

"Then who knows how to use it?"

Wei Xiang pointed to the book "Tongxuan Jing" on the table.

"Taoism".

Li Yunsheng picked up the book "Tongxuan Jing" beside him and thought of the Taoist Duanzhang.

That guy may seem unreliable, but he's actually quite capable.

This book, "Tongxuan Jing," has already helped him unlock a key acupoint; it's the real deal.

"I remember he said he was a Taoist priest from Jingming Mountain—"

Halfway through his sentence, Li Yunsheng felt a figure flicker before his eyes, and then he was unable to speak anymore.

Aba aba—

Wei Xiang stood to the side and said calmly.

"I'll teach you acupressure."

Li Yunsheng nodded frantically, then pointed to his mouth.

He indicated that he wanted to speak.

After Wei Xiang released his speech-impairing pressure point, Li Yunsheng immediately shouted loudly towards the door.

"Liu Quan!"

Chapter 51 My rules are the rules!

Zichen Palace.

On the dragon throne, Jiang Qingying was somewhat agitated.

"Do any of my beloved ministers have something to report?"

Lou Jing, the Minister of Revenue, stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, Qingzhou has been hit by floods, and the governor of Qingzhou, Zhang Delin, has requested the court to allocate funds for disaster relief."

Jiang Qingying got angry as soon as she heard the word "funding".

Li Yunsheng took all her money, and now she has no money to buy anything.

[Mood score +300]

Seeing the escalating emotions, Li Yunsheng slightly raised his head and glanced at the Empress.

I haven't said a word since I sat down at the morning court session, so what's the cause of this emotional state?

He looked up, and their eyes met.

Jiang Qingying: Give me back my underwear!

Li Yunsheng lowered his eyelids slightly, pretending not to see.

"His Majesty?"

Lou Jing had been standing below for quite some time, but the Empress had not responded.

"what?"

Jiang Qingying then came to her senses.

"Um, what does Minister Li think of this matter?"

Li Yunsheng stood up and said.

"I believe that three million taels should be allocated to provide relief to the disaster victims."

"Well, let's do as Li Qing says."

Jiang Qingying sighed inwardly. It seemed that she really didn't need to do anything, and she felt a little guilty taking the money this month.

"Who should be sent to provide disaster relief?"

"Your subject is willing to go."

Jiang Qingying had expected this.

For Li Yunsheng, a corrupt official, disaster relief was a lucrative opportunity; it would be strange if he gave up on it.

However, in the past, Li Yunsheng would send his own people to the capital while he himself stayed in the capital.

This time, Li Zei actually wanted to go in person, which puzzled her.

"Minister Li is a regent minister, and the affairs of the court cannot be separated from you. It is better to send someone else to handle the disaster relief."

She genuinely wanted to send an honest and upright minister so that he could do more practical things for the people.

If Li Yunsheng were sent, countless more people would die.

Li Yunsheng said solemnly.

"Your Majesty, disaster relief is a matter of life and death for the people, and it is of paramount importance."

To prevent anyone from embezzling or misappropriating disaster relief funds, I must go there in person to feel at ease.

Jiang Qingying was shocked. How could you, the top corrupt official, say such a thing?