Chapter 66 Brown Sugar Honey Water

But is this Phoenix Qi talent really true?

What do they take me for?

I am someone who has read the classics.

Chen Mo immediately locked this talent down.

If extracted, this would be his ninth Golden Talent.

There’s still one more day tomorrow.

The day after tomorrow, chaos will break out.

...

Chen Mo exited the simulation.

Normally, the bumpiness on horseback is quite uncomfortable.

It’s not like a car, which is relatively stable.

And although the road is an official path, it’s not paved with cement; some parts are still uneven.

Yet, Chen Mo surprisingly adapted and even felt that he could handle the horse even without the soldier guiding it in front.

But he chose not to try.

After all, with so many important figures present, what if he lost control and accidentally collided with someone he couldn’t afford to offend? That would be troublesome, wouldn’t it?

Better to absorb the national fortune from the Phoenix Seal first.

It’s a rare chance to come into contact with the Phoenix Seal, not to be missed.

Chen Mo intended to bring the bundle on his back to the front.

But suddenly remembered it was still on his back.

Could he absorb it like this?

He decided to act on it.

Chen Mo lay down on the horse again and activated the Emperor’s Divine Sealing Skill.

As he felt a rush of heat flowing at his back, Chen Mo’s face lit up with joy.

It worked.

The national fortune on the Phoenix Seal is much more abundant than the Emperor’s Qi on the Holy Decree.

Chen Mo absorbed for about a quarter of an hour, and it still wasn’t finished. He felt that the Phoenix Seal was like an ocean, and what he absorbed was just a drop in the bucket.

This isn’t surprising.

The Phoenix Seal was crafted by the Grand Ancestor of the previous dynasty and had absorbed decades of their national fortune.

The Great Song Dynasty has been in power for over four hundred years.

So naturally, the Phoenix Seal has also borne the national fortune of over four hundred years.

During this time, no one could absorb it...

No, that’s not right...

Chen Mo narrowed his eyes slightly.

He had seen Xiao Yunxi kill with the help of the Phoenix Seal before, by merely chanting, and the two assassins died.

Was Xiao Yunxi using the national fortune from the Phoenix Seal?

If so.

Would Xiao Yunxi notice what he absorbed?

Chen Mo quickly stopped absorbing.

This was a potential issue.

He had to eliminate it.

Or speed up his approach to Xiao Yunxi.

By then, they’d be on the same side.

And he could absorb with impunity.

No, he must go find some presence with Xiao Yunxi.

...

Meanwhile, during Chen Mo’s simulation.

On the Phoenix Chariot.

For unknown reasons, on the return journey.

Zhao Fujin did not come to Xiao Yunxi’s compartment.

Thus, leaving only Xiao Yunxi and Cai’Er in the spacious compartment.

Xiao Yunxi was holding a simple hot water bottle.

Before returning, Chen Mo had specially changed the water once.

It hadn’t been long since they departed.

Combined with the insulating effect of the sheepskin.

So, the water was still somewhat hot.

Whenever the warmth from the hot water bottle reached her stomach, Xiao Yunxi’s mind would inexplicably conjure the memory of Chen Mo tieing the hot water bottle while telling her:

"Your Majesty, if the hot water bottle isn’t warm enough, please let Cai’Er notify me, and I’ll find a way to refill it with hot water."

His gentle tone, considerate words combined with that respectful yet cautious demeanor, couldn’t help making Xiao Yunxi’s lips curl slightly into a faint smile on her face.

But such matters couldn’t be shared with others, so she could only keep it to herself and enjoy secretly.

At first, it was fine, but as time went on, Xiao Yunxi felt a bit discontent.

Looking at Cai’Er, who stood silently to the side, Xiao Yunxi gently opened her lips: "Cai’Er."

"Your Majesty." Cai’Er responded respectfully, then said, "Has the hot water bottle cooled down?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi sighed inwardly. Although Cai’Er was obedient, compared to Chen Hong, she was less thoughtful.

Xiao Yunxi said, "Cai’Er, do you have any interesting stories to share with me to relieve some fatigue?"

"What would Your Majesty like to hear?"

Cai’Er was also literate, having read many stories from books.

"Something like Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai." Xiao Yunxi said.

Upon hearing this, Cai’Er thought for a moment, searching her mind, then said, "Once upon a time..."

"I’ve heard it." Xiao Yunxi interrupted just as Cai’Er finished the beginning. The story Cai’Er was telling was one she had also read in books, widely circulated within the Great Song Dynasty.

Xiao Yunxi slightly furrowed her brows and said, "I want to hear something novel, not familiar stories."

Cai’Er hadn’t accurately grasped Xiao Yunxi’s personality and sensed she was a bit upset, so she kneeled down and pleaded for forgiveness.

This made Xiao Yunxi sigh.

Cai’Er was too timid.

In comparison, Xiao Yunxi thought of Chen Mo again.

She lifted the window curtain and looked outside.

But apart from the glaring sunlight streaming in, she didn’t see Chen Mo’s figure.

Disappointed, Xiao Yunxi let down the curtain, looking at the still-kneeling Cai’Er, sighing, "Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I pardon you, tell me another story, preferably one fewer people have heard."

It has to be like the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.

But one that not many have heard.

This made Cai’Er troubled.

After quite some searching, Cai’Er finally found one.

But it seemed that the stories Cai’Er had read overlapped with Xiao Yunxi’s.

This story.

Xiao Yunxi had also heard it.

She intended to interrupt Cai’Er, asking for another, but seeing Cai’Er’s earnest look, she reconsidered and let it go.

She merely furrowed her brow slightly, quietly listening.

In August’s weather, the scorching heat was unbearable.

Being of the Yang Spirit Body, Xiao Yunxi wasn’t afraid of heat, but she couldn’t resist fatigue, gradually feeling a bit drowsy.

Just as she was about to drift into sleep.

The carriage wheel seemed to hit a stone, causing a sudden jolt, though still quite stable, it took away Xiao Yunxi’s sleepiness.

Hearing the sound of wind outside.

Xiao Yunxi lifted the curtain to catch the breeze.

But what she saw instead was a sunny and handsome face.

Xiao Yunxi was taken aback, as she seemed to feel a slight change in Chen Mo’s aura, making him more approachable.

A trace of delight flashed in her gaze.

Before she could speak, Chen Mo’s voice came to her ears.

"Your Majesty, are you feeling better?" Chen Mo was obviously trying to make conversation.

Xiao Yunxi smiled and said, "Thanks to you, I’m feeling much better."

"It’s my honor..."

As he spoke, Chen Mo handed the honey water to Xiao Yunxi, saying, "Your Majesty, I’ve heard that drinking honey water with hot water can also help relieve pain..."

The Emperor’s carriage was very large.

The stations along the way were fully cooperative.

There was even a small mobile kitchen.

These things, Chen Mo had requested from the small kitchen.

Saying it was for the Empress, would those servants dare not provide it?

Seeing the honey water in Chen Mo’s hand, Xiao Yunxi was slightly stunned.