Fairy, please don't do this!

"Therefore, I wish to return the favor and perform a bloodletting ritual for Her Majesty..."

Gu Jinzhao's five fingers, burning with the intense heat of true yang, grasped the thin silk instep.

"Let me go!"

Xiao Qingyi's delicate body trembled, a captivating blush rising to her cheeks, and her slender hands instinctively gripped the armrests of the phoenix throne.

"Your Majesty, please continue your meal and pay no heed to this humble servant..."

Gu Jinchao's lips curled slightly as he suddenly activated the True Yang Sword Technique, pressing it forcefully onto the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of his foot.

The fingertips, imbued with the fire of true yang, sank into the thin silk soles of her feet, massaging them heavily!

The other four fingers gripped the instep and sides of her foot, sometimes tightening, sometimes pressing the meridians on the instep with the knuckles.

"Well……"

Xiao Qingyi's breathing became rapid, her full breasts heaved, and the blush on her cheeks quickly spread to her ears, staining the long neck that was exposed from the collar of her phoenix robe.

The black silk-clad jade foot held in the palm trembled incessantly, its five delicate toes, as tender as bamboo shoots, curled tightly, and its dark red nail polish almost tore the thin, cicada-wing-like stockings.

Gu Jinzhao gently rubbed the soft, silky heel with the base of his thumb, feeling its smooth and delicate texture, before raising his eyes to ask, "How does Your Majesty feel?"

Do you really think he's a pushover, someone you can bully however you want?

"Not good!"

Xiao Qingyi was extremely embarrassed and angry, so she raised her other high heel and stepped directly on his shoe.

This lackey is utterly outrageous!

"Uh……"

Accompanied by a sharp pain and crackling electric arcs, Gu Jinzhao's face stiffened, and he started dancing the seaweed dance again.

Fortunately, Jing Shu was hosting the birthday banquet outside at the moment; otherwise, she would have been shocked to see her mistress and Gu Jinzhao hurting each other.

Xiao Qingyi regained her composure and took control again, sneering, "How does Gu Qing feel?"

That lackey dared to be so disrespectful just now; she's going to teach him a lesson today.

Otherwise, people would really think he could act recklessly.

"Your Majesty...stop...!"

"This humble servant...cannot bear it!"

Gu Jinzhao was completely numb from the electric shock.

Xiao Qingyi slowly withdrew her foot from his palm, about to increase the force of her thunder: "This is only the beginning, how could Gu Qing not be able to hold on?"

But at that moment, Gu Jinzhao grabbed the black silk jade foot again and pressed his thumb directly onto the Yongquan acupoint.

The scorching heat of true yang, penetrating the silk stockings, began to burn her skin and veins.

Xiao Qingyi's delicate body stiffened, and her phoenix eyes instantly filled with a misty haze. "You... dog... slave, how dare you..."

"Your Majesty has been working hard these past few days, and I will now relieve your fatigue!"

Gu Jinzhao was panting, but a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

Under the effect of [Fierce Strike], the lightning power on his body has weakened, instantly restoring his mobility and giving him the upper hand.

He immediately grabbed Xiao Qingyi's other foot, took off her high heels, and prepared to use both feet simultaneously.

"I am not that fragile!"

Who would have thought that a glint of shrewdness would flash in Xiao Qingyi's eyes.

The black-stockinged jade foot suddenly broke free and stomped down...

Chapter 223, "Your Majesty, please don't be like this! This humble servant knows his mistake!" (3K)

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"Uh……"

As a burst of thunderous power struck, Gu Jinzhao's body suddenly stiffened, his head swelled up, and he felt an excruciating pain.

The hand that had been gripping her black-stockinged jade foot immediately released its hold, and he hurriedly begged for mercy: "Your Majesty... please don't step on me... this humble servant... knows his mistake!"

He didn't want to beg for mercy!

Unfortunately, this time, Xiao Qingyi struck at his weak spot, hitting him right where it hurt.

Xiao Qingyi glanced at him, her cheeks still flushed, and sneered, "Gu Qing, you've come to the palace with your sword and shoes, are you perhaps planning to assassinate me?"

After being stabbed?

It will happen in the future!

But not now!

Gu Jinzhao explained, "This humble servant is going to the palace with a sword and shoes to share Your Majesty's worries about the upcoming arrival of the Buddhist disciples."

The lightning power on Xiao Qingyi's black silk-clad jade foot weakened slightly, but she still used it to "electrocute" this lackey: "Does Gu Qing mean that you did all this for me?"

Gu Jinzhao's scalp tingled from the electric shock, and his voice was broken: "This humble servant's loyalty to... Your Majesty... is as clear as day!"

Xiao Qingyi sat upright on the phoenix throne, her phoenix robe slightly hemmed up, revealing a section of her black-stockinged calf that was slightly raised: "If you are truly loyal to me, why did you ignore my request to stop the [Pushing the Palace Blood] just now?"

Gu Jinchao suppressed the intense pain and numbness throughout his body and quickly explained, "This humble servant only felt that Your Majesty was too tired today and wanted to relieve your discomfort!"

Xiao Qingyi crossed her arms, one black-stockinged foot planted firmly on the ground, the other raised, the pink sole of her foot maintaining a crushing posture, exuding a queenly aura: "In that case, I really must reward you handsomely!"

Gu Jinchao, being controlled by others, dared not move: "This is my duty, I dare not take credit!"

"Wasn't Gu Qing quite smug just now?"

"Why does it look like a frostbitten eggplant now, all wilted?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyi's beautiful lips involuntarily curved into a captivating smile, and the thunderous power emanating from her feet suddenly intensified.

In the realm of her mind, she clashed with this lackey several times, only to be defeated each time, suffering humiliation and humiliation.

But this time, she has won!

Because she has found Gu Jinzhao's weakness and can defeat him with a single blow.

"Your physique... has improved."

"The effects of the body tempering... are... sufficient!"

Gu Jinzhao was completely numb from the electric shock, and his body trembled continuously.

"I don't think that's enough!"

Seeing this lackey surrender and allow her dignity to be trampled on, Xiao Qingyi felt a strange sense of excitement mixed with satisfaction.

Seeing that he was unmoved by reason, Gu Jinzhao had no choice but to bring up the real issue: "The Buddhist monks are about to arrive... This humble servant must make proper preparations."

"Not urgent!"

Xiao Qingyi's smile deepened, and she couldn't help but raise her other black-stockinged foot and place it on his chest, saying with great interest:

"When Gu Qing first entered the palace, he liked to stare at my feet."

Why is that?

Gu Jinzhao's gaze involuntarily fell on his chest, and then on the black silk feet that were still shimmering with tiny electric arcs.

Her figure was perfectly proportioned, and she was exceptionally beautiful!

Her jade-like toes were slender and elegant, arranged symmetrically, and her toenails, dyed with dark red nail polish, resembled red spider lilies quietly blooming in the dark night, radiating an eerie and alluring luster.

The arch of the foot curves into a full and supple arc, like a finely carved jade arch bridge. The sole of the foot is warm and delicate, and even through the thin, cicada-wing-like black silk, one can feel its silky smoothness.

Gu Jinzhao took a deep breath: "There are rules in the palace. This humble servant dares not look directly at Your Majesty's face and can only lower his head and look down. That's why Your Majesty felt that this humble servant was looking at your feet!"

Xiao Qingyi said with a half-smile, "Is that really so?"

Gu Jinchao replied respectfully, "This humble servant would not dare to deceive you!"

"But I always feel there's something wrong with your eyes!"

"There was an indescribable burning sensation... as if I had seen some rare treasure and wanted to examine it closely."

Xiao Qingyi raised her black silk-clad foot, her smooth and delicate toes gently hooking around his chin.

A faint, warm fragrance lingered around his nose, and Gu Jinchao felt a surge of restlessness: "This humble servant... dares not!"

The electric arcs on Xiao Qingyi's feet grew increasingly dense, resembling an electric net: "If you don't tell the truth, I won't stop the lightning tempering..."

How could she not see that this lackey was lying?

"Uh...Your Majesty...No!"

Countless lightning snakes burrowed into his body, tearing at his meridians and bones. Gu Jinzhao's face contorted in pain, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

Xiao Qingyi slightly raised her black silk-clad foot and said calmly, "I'll give you one more chance!"

Gu Jinzhao gasped for breath: "This humble servant simply found Your Highness's jade feet very beautiful, and my eyes were unable to control themselves, so I was attracted."

"But there was no ulterior motive, just pure appreciation."

"Everyone has a love for beauty, please forgive me, Your Majesty..."

Now that this woman has leverage over him, he has no choice but to submit.

When Xiao Qingyi's mad desires erupt again, we'll settle accounts all at once!

Then, let her taste what a man's anger is like, like the Battle of Red Cliffs 2.0.

"That would be best!"

"If you dare to harbor any other filthy thoughts, I will castrate you and send you to the palace as a eunuch!"

Xiao Qingyi snorted coldly, slowly withdrew her two black silk-clad feet, and put on those cold and gorgeous phoenix-patterned high heels.

She quite liked those sky-high heels, because only she could pull them off.

Just like this lackey!

He was able to handle the court officials and even the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy with ease.

But in her presence, they could only be trampled underfoot.

At this moment, Jing Shu's voice rang out: "Your Majesty, the Zen Master pays his respects!"

Xiao Qingyi narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly: "Please come in!"

"Yes!"

Jing Shu bowed and turned to leave.

Before long, three figures arrived inside the Jinglan Palace.

The leader was a middle-aged man of about forty, dressed in a plain, dark gray-brown robe with wide sleeves.

His facial features were neither particularly handsome nor imposing, except for his eyes, which were as deep as an ancient well.

"Greetings, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager!"

The Zen Master did not step forward or kneel in accordance with the proper etiquette. Instead, he faced the direction of the Phoenix Throne, clasped his hands together, and chanted the Buddhist mantra: "This humble monk has heard that the Phoenix's longevity is as great as the heavens, and that the Jade Capital is celebrating together. Therefore, I have taken a cup of morning dew and half a verse of pine breeze to congratulate the Phoenix on its longevity!"

After she finished speaking, the Buddhist nun Miaotan behind her presented a simple, rough pottery cup. The clear water in the cup rippled slightly, reflecting the sunlight, as if it were truly filled with morning dew.

With his other hand, he presented a roll of unframed plain paper with four lines of verse written on it, the ink seemingly dry yet not quite.

It reads: "[Body like crystal, clear inside and out, lifespan as long as the sands of the Ganges, calm as the ocean of kalpas.]"

This is a birthday greeting, but it uses Buddhist terminology!

The gift was extremely simple, forming a stark contrast with the mountains of rare treasures, gold, and brocade piled up around it.

Many of the officials in the hall looked surprised and puzzled, and some even showed resentment.

Is it not disrespectful to offer such crude gifts to the Empress Dowager on her birthday?

At this moment, the screen embroidered with a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix was removed, revealing the stunningly beautiful figure sitting high on the phoenix throne, dressed in a phoenix robe.

Xiao Qingyi looked at the middle-aged man in front of her and said with a slight parting of her red lips, "Zen Master, you are very kind!"

"I will accept this gift!"

Seeing this, Jing Shu slowly stepped forward and put away the rough pottery cup and plain paper on behalf of the Empress.