Baiyu City.

Zheng Yi sat cross-legged, quietly waiting for something.

An hour ago, the Shadow Guard who had always served by Tianxingzi's side quickly returned to report some matters.

These matters forced Zheng Yi, who was originally in seclusion, to come out early to handle them.

"Xu Mujun... broke through Xuzhou City?"

"Now, the entire rebel army of Great Yu is only left at Tianlong Temple."

Zheng Yi sneered, "How can a mere Tianlong Temple withstand my Great Yu's million mighty troops!"

"What needs to be considered now, however, is another matter..."

That is...

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, Liu Cheng'en hurried in.

"Your Majesty, Consort Bi requests an audience!"

Zheng Yi closed his eyes, "Let her in~"

"Understood!"

Soon, Bi He, dressed in a sky-blue palace attire and long a married woman, walked in quickly.

In ten years, the once cute and charming young Concubine Candidate had long disappeared, replaced by a voluptuous and sumptuous matron.

Unlike other consorts, Consort Bi lacked a Spirit Root, and her daughter Princess Yuxia also lacked a Spirit Root, having no ambition herself, she remained as a Concubine all these years.

Long surpassed by some other women.

For this, Consort Bi had privately complained several times, but there was nothing she could do.

Zheng Yi, at first, could still visit Yongchun Palace once a month.

But as time went on, more women came to the palace, and as Zheng Yi began cultivation, visits to Yongchun Palace became rare.

Not many times even in a year.

Therefore, today's request by Bi He seems to be a rather important matter.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

She said in a panic, "Your Majesty, Yuxia caught a cold when she returned from the Imperial Garden yesterday and suddenly developed a fever, speaking nonsense all the time, please go to see her..."

"Yuxia has a fever?"

Zheng Yi asked, "Did the Imperial Physician go?"

"He went, he did..."

"Yuxia has a fever, with the Imperial Physician gone there, what can I, not being a doctor, do?"

"But, but..."

Consort Bi stuttered, "During her fever and coma, Yuxia kept calling 'Father Emperor'..."

"Is it true?"

Zheng Yi stood up, descended the steps, and looked down at Consort Bi.

"It, it is true."

Consort Bi raised her head, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, "Alright, then I'll go see."

As he moved forward, he suddenly felt a small hand tugging at his pants leg, glancing down to see it was Consort Bi.

"What's the matter, Consort Bi?"

"Didn't you say Yuxia has a fever and asked me to go? Lead the way, quickly."

"Yes, yes...!"

Consort Bi gritted her teeth, but eventually stood up and walked out the door.

The carriage moved forward, the sun rose, warming those rays on one's body.

Along the way, the eunuchs and palace maids saw the carriage approaching, and they all knelt down to greet.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Consort Bi!"

Many were whispering among themselves, their eyes secretly gauging Zheng Yi and Consort Bi.

"Why is Consort Bi accompanying His Majesty today?"

"Consort Bi is favored again!"

"Hush... I heard that Princess Yuxia is feverish, His Majesty only then..."

The carriage, one in front and one behind, quickly approached Yongchun Palace.

It is located beside the eastern side of the Imperial Garden, lush with flourishing vegetation.

Upon reaching the side of the Imperial Garden, the carriage behind carrying Consort Bi suddenly stopped, and she quickly walked to the front of Zheng Yi's carriage.

"Your Majesty."

"What is the matter?"

"Your, your concubine would like to sit with you, may I?"

Seeing Consort Bi's slightly flushed face, Zheng Yi nodded, "Come up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty~"

Helping Consort Bi onto the carriage, it sunk slightly before continuing the journey.

Leaning against Zheng Yi's chest, Consort Bi held Zheng Yi's large hand, "Your Majesty~"

"Hmm?"

"Your concubine has always had a wish."

"Oh, what wish?"

"I wish to go back to ten years ago, the night I first met Your Majesty."

"Oh, why is that?"

"Because that was my first time, and... Your Majesty's first time as well."

Zheng Yi's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he frowned: "Consort Bi, what do you mean by this?"

Consort Bi leaned closer to Zheng Yi's ear and whispered: "I know, you are not the real Emperor Zhengyong, but a fake emperor!"

Zheng Yi instinctively tightened his grip on Consort Bi's small hand, his breathing momentarily rapid, but he quickly regained his composure.

"What nonsense is Consort Bi speaking?"

"If I am not the emperor, then who am I?"

The Great Yu is stable now, and the rebellions in the Southern States have been suppressed, leaving only Tianlong Temple.

Peace throughout the land is within sight.

And as for himself, his strength is also different from before.

Royal authority is secure, and the subjects are loyal, even if Consort Bi claims I am fake, no one would believe it.

Even if her identity is...

Zheng Yi said indifferently: "Consort Bi, you should think carefully about what you are saying."

"Your Majesty~"

Consort Bi looked at Zheng Yi with infatuation and said: "Ten years ago when Your Majesty favored me, I already knew."

"The real Emperor, living lavishly; how could his hands be so rough?"

"Not just the hands, even the skin is like that of a commoner... You, you must be the shadow of the Emperor back then!"

Zheng Yi remained silent, staring fixedly at Consort Bi: "What do you want?"

He hadn't expected that his identity had been discovered by this concubine candidate, and it had been discovered ten years ago!

Thinking back, that was indeed the case.

At that time, he had just transmigrated here, and this body had been found by Wang Zhongyi only a few months prior.

To quell court rumors, he had been made to favor Consort Bi.

Back then he was just a rustic villager, naturally his hands were rough, and his skin had a bronzed hue.

He couldn't compare with the lavishly living Emperor Zhengyong.

Unexpectedly, such a small matter was noticed by Bi He.

"Your Majesty, I don't wish to harm you..."

Consort Bi whispered: "Not ten years ago, and even more so not now."

"This secret will stay with me for a lifetime..."

Zheng Yi frowned: "Then what do you want?"

"I only want... you to save Yuxia!"

"What do you mean? Where is Yuxia?"

"She is..."

"Puff!"

Before Consort Bi could finish speaking, the nearby lake suddenly exploded, a great stream of water gushed skyward, transforming into a massive water prison encompassing Zheng Yi and the others.

Tuoba Wufeng!!!

He hid in the lake, aiming to ambush Zheng Yi.

"White Lotus Incarnation, Hometown of the True Void!!!"

Another deep laughter followed, as the eight bearers carrying Zheng Yi's sedan suddenly abandoned it and lunged at Zheng Yi, sealing off all his escape routes.

"Come, young Emperor, offer your life!!!"

Another cold shout rang out, and the nearby rockery exploded, a fire-red flying sword suddenly shot towards Zheng Yi.

Fire Spirit!!! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Zheng Yi's pupils sharply contracted, yet he made no move, coldly watching the crowd.

"Buzz...!"

A light screen suddenly appeared, blocking the eight bearers outside, no matter how they struggled, they couldn't break through.

Meanwhile, Fire Spirit's flying sword had already arrived.

The flames flickered, effortlessly breaking through the light screen.

"Your Majesty, watch out!"

As he was about to move, a figure suddenly dashed in front of him, firmly shielding him from behind.

"Puff!"

Bi He!

With a soft sound, the flying sword pierced through, directly penetrating Consort Bi's chest, continuing to stab towards Zheng Yi.

"Bi He!!!"

Zheng Yi roared in anger, suddenly conjuring a scroll before him, securely blocking the flying sword.

The flying sword trembled, attempting to retreat, but in an instant was ensnared by the scroll, firmly controlled in midair.

Bi He's body fell, cradled by Zheng Yi, her blood immediately soaking through his clothes.

Seeing the anxious Zheng Yi, Bi He suddenly laughed: "Your Majesty, it's the first time I've seen you so concerned about me."

"My life, is complete."

"Cough cough..."

Another mouthful of blood spewed forth, Consort Bi's complexion growing increasingly pale.

"Your Majesty, save our daughter, Yuxia!"