Moonlit Calamity: The Dragon Girl's Life of Idleness is Broken

Chapter 267 Zhou Meiren

“Gaiming, no… I’ll ask her tonight. Don’t worry, I definitely won’t forget this time.”

Huh? King Xuan seemed to hear some strange words, "Catch monsters?"

Did he hear it correctly?

"Wait...did you just say something about catching monsters?"

Qingying realized she had let something slip; the fewer people who knew about these things, the better.

"No...no!" Qingying stammered, "You must have misheard."

Seeing his guilty expression, King Xuan knew that he was hiding something.

He reached out and put his arm around Qingying's shoulder, pulling him a couple of steps to the side. "Confess honestly..."

Xiao Han turned to look at the two of them: What are these two whispering about again?

In the end, under the repeated coercion and enticement of the King of Xuan, Qingying finally revealed what happened at the dilapidated temple that night.

Qingying's descriptions are vivid and colorful, such as thousands of glowing threads crisscrossing the city, a face that hangs in mid-air like a candle and melts and changes, and more than twenty skeletons with blue eyes that can attack people!

The glowing dream sac and the bizarre and thrilling fight scene, and finally the monster turned out to be a strange-looking creature that looked like a mythical creature.

King Xuan was both surprised and relieved, but also felt a great deal of regret.

If I were to encounter such a situation, I would definitely be terrified by the unknown and eerie scene. I am also glad that I did not encounter it, because he would not have been able to handle it.

Unfortunately, I was unable to witness it in person.

According to Qingying's description, the scene must have been quite exciting. If she had the chance, she would really like to witness it, since such an extraordinary encounter is extremely rare and may never happen again in a lifetime.

Of course, the premise is that you are with your seventh brother and others. With more people and someone who can deal with evil spirits by your side, there should be nothing to be afraid of.

If it were just him alone, that would be one thing, but none of his men had the skills for it, so his life was more important.

"Who exactly is this Dragon Maiden?" King Xuan asked the crucial question. "A young woman who can also capture demons? That's truly unbelievable."

According to Qingying, they went with Miss Long and learned about the existence of the evil spirit through her. It was also she who subdued the evil spirit.

"I don't know either," Qingying answered truthfully. "Actually, we had our doubts, but Miss Long knows a lot of things, not just this one. Once you know more, you get used to it and stop caring about it."

King Xuan remained silent.

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Royal Garden

"Your Majesty's chess skills are superb; I humbly admit defeat."

"It was Doctor Long who yielded."

"No, it's all because of His Majesty's ingenious plan; there's no trickery involved in this scheme."

"Hahaha... Well said." Emperor Sukang laughed heartily: "It has been a long time since I have been so passive in a game of chess."

"I have learned a great deal from playing chess with Doctor Long today. I will be able to play even better with the Grand Tutor in the future."

Long Chuqing responded with a faint smile.

A graceful figure wearing a pink dress and a white cloak walked towards the pavilion.

"Eunuch Xue, is His Majesty here?" the beautiful woman in pink asked sweetly. "May I inform His Majesty that I request an audience?"

"Thank you for your trouble, sir." The beauty slipped some silver into Eunuch Xue's hand.

Upon closer inspection, Eunuch Xue realized that this was a young lady from an official family who had recently entered the palace and been bestowed the title of Beauty by His Majesty. It seemed that His Majesty had not yet summoned her.

If a young girl enters this deep palace in the prime of her life and fails to gain the Emperor's favor, her life is over.

People often slipped him silver, just to get a chance to show their face in front of the emperor.

He is also a soft-hearted person; he would usually offer to help with these small favors on a regular basis.

But this week's beauty really came at the worst possible time.

His Majesty is playing chess in the pavilion! And sitting opposite His Majesty is an absolute beauty. Although this beauty is also gentle and beautiful, she pales in comparison to that Doctor Long.

The only thing that could outshine Doctor Long was her impressive bust. Eunuch Xue's gaze swept over Zhou Meiren's body.

Eunuch Xue handed the bag of silver back to Consort Zhou: "His Majesty is currently playing chess with distinguished guests in the pavilion! It is really not appropriate to disturb him at this moment. Please come another day, Consort Zhou!"

Consort Zhou looked troubled; she didn't know when she would see His Majesty again!

Having finally learned that His Majesty is here, we cannot let this opportunity slip away.

She then pushed the money pouch into Eunuch Xue's hands: "After His Majesty finishes the game, could you please mention it to me?"

Eunuch Xue touched the thickness of the cup in his hand again. "I can go in and take a look for you. If the game is still in progress, I dare not disturb you. You'll have to wait a little longer, young master."

"That's good then, thank you very much, sir. You've troubled me." A smile appeared on Zhou Meiren's face.

Eunuch Xue sighed softly, turned around, and walked towards the pavilion with small, quick steps.

When Eunuch Xue arrived at the pavilion, the previous game of chess had already ended, and Long Chuqing was talking with Emperor Sukang.

Upon seeing Eunuch Xue approaching, Emperor Sukang knew that he had something to report.

"What is it...?"

Since His Majesty had inquired, Eunuch Xue explained the matter of Consort Zhou: "Your Majesty, the newly promoted Consort Zhou is requesting an audience."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Sukang frowned slightly, his face showing displeasure.

Eunuch Xue instantly understood Emperor Sukang's subtle expression: the emperor was unhappy and His Majesty did not want to see any beauties right now.

Now that she had eaten, and the emperor had asked her all the questions he wanted to ask, and she had played a few games of chess, Long Chuqing thought it was time to leave the palace.

This beauty has arrived at just the right time!

Eunuch Xue intended to reply to the emperor, saying that he would go out and send Consort Zhou away in a while.

Before he could speak, Long Chuqing spoke first.

"Your Majesty, the sun is setting and dusk is approaching, so I will not delay your business any longer."

Emperor Sukang glanced outside and realized that it was indeed getting late; he had gotten so engrossed in the game of chess that he had forgotten the time.

"Very well," Emperor Sukang stood up, "Let's call it a day!"

Long Chuqing also stood up.

"I will seek out Doctor Long for further discussion another day when I have the time."

"I dare not presume to engage in friendly competition. If Your Majesty is in the mood, I will certainly gladly oblige."

Emperor Sukang waved his hand, indicating, "Go..."

"This humble woman takes her leave."

Emperor Long Chuqing bowed and took his leave.

Emperor Sukang thought to himself: This guy... he's been talking about me all afternoon, and when he takes his leave he's pretending to call me "this humble woman".

"Xue Ci, bring the person in."

"Yes......"

Eunuch Xue led Long Chuqing outside.

When they arrived at the place where Consort Zhou and the palace servants were waiting, Eunuch Xue stopped and turned to Long Chuqing.

"Doctor Long, I must remain by His Majesty's side to be at his beck and call, so I will not personally see you off." He beckoned to a young eunuch beside him: "Let Xiao Fuzi escort you out of the palace."

Long Chuqing nodded slightly, "Yes, no need to trouble you, Father-in-law."

"This way, esteemed guest." Xiao Fuzi bowed slightly and gestured.

Thank you for your trouble...