Chapter 134: Is It Embarrassing or Not?

“It was my oversight...” Chi Xuan said, then gestured to another eunuch nearby, who immediately understood his meaning.

Yun Zui was quite pleased with the outcome and turned to Master Xikong, saying, “You should try this wolf meat too; it’s delicious!”

Master Xikong hadn’t expected Yun Zui to address him suddenly and gave her a slight glare, silently warning her not to appear too familiar with him.

Naturally, Yun Zui understood the meaning behind Master Xikong’s look and puckered her lips slightly. She was his granddaughter—was it embarrassing to know her?

Although Yun Zui knew it wasn’t really about embarrassment, she still felt a little uncomfortable inside.

Before long, the death-exemption token was presented, and Yun Zui took it.

The token felt surprisingly heavy, crafted entirely of pure gold. In the modern era, it would surely fetch a high price.

Moreover, it was an ancient artifact. Though its exact dynasty couldn’t be pinpointed, there was no doubt it was from long ago.

While it might not be valuable in modern terms, it was far more useful!

It granted immunity from death once—ha!

Yun Zui accepted it happily and then said to Chi Xuan, “Thank you.”

The waist token was presented even faster than the death-exemption token. Yun Zui took it as well.

She noticed it was made of jade, evidently very precious.

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Yun Zui’s mood instantly brightened, and she said again to Chi Xuan, “Thank you.”

Chi Xuan twitched at the corner of his mouth; Yun Zui’s way of expressing gratitude was quite unique...

Master Xikong found Yun Zui increasingly adorable...

Meanwhile, Yun Tai’s expression shifted unsettledly. Why hadn’t he noticed his daughter’s brilliance before?

His heart had wavered, unsure whether to confront Yun Zui or reconcile with her.

But now he deeply understood that Yun Zui was not someone easily reconciled with.

Every time his heart wavered, he reminded himself Yun Zui would never agree to peace, so he continued opposing her.

Yun Zui, of course, was unaware of Yun Tai’s inner turmoil. She had gotten what she wanted and saw no reason to stay any longer.

So she said to Chi Xuan, “Your Majesty, this Dowager Consort takes her leave. Please continue the morning court.”

“Two assassination attempts on the Dowager Consort—do you require protection?” Chi Xuan asked.

Yun Zui’s eyes flickered briefly, then she answered decisively, “No, absolutely not! My fate isn’t yet fulfilled; no one can kill me.”

With that, she turned away. Passing by Master Xikong, she winked at him before heading outside.

Her confidence was well-founded—she had her grandfather, a master of magic, and the covert protection of her secret agents.

What was there to fear?

Thus, she no longer worried about her safety.

She wondered, however, why Ch’i Mie, that troublesome child, wasn’t present at the morning court.

Perhaps he was too arrogant and simply didn’t attend.

With that thought, Yun Zui felt at ease.

As for Ch’i Yuan, it was obvious—he spent his days drinking and loafing about, shadowing Ch’i Mie like a lackey, so he certainly wouldn’t show up at court.

When Yun Zui declared in court that her fate was not yet finished and that no one could kill her, both Iron Fan and the Chancellor exchanged uneasy glances.

They silently hoped she was merely boasting, not speaking the truth.

And so, Yun Zui happily walked outside. She felt her journey through ancient times was going smoothly and exhilarating—ha!

In high spirits, she whistled merrily. When she saw a beautiful palace maid, she broke from her usual coldness and aloofness to greet her: “Working hard, beautiful lady?”