Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

The Xiao Family’s power had reached a peak after the military coup, and now with Xiao Yunxi listening behind the curtain, in a sense, the Emperor’s power was completely hollowed out.

The Empress Dowager in the Eastern Palace directly managed the country’s affairs, overstepping her bounds.

In Bianliang, mentioning the Xiao Family induced fear, after all, Xiao Yunqi dared to kill even the Imperial Family members, who would still dare to oppose him?

However, there were still loyal and righteous individuals at this time.

After the morning court session, Xiao Yunqi took a carriage back to the Xiao Mansion. Even before he left the Imperial Palace, people from the Infantry Department and the Imperial City Department had already cleared the road, with newly established Dragon Guards keeping watch around.

Both sides of the road were crowded with onlookers.

Because this procession was even grander than that of the Emperor.

Given the large population of Bianliang, and since it was just a return to the mansion, there was no need for such a grand scene to clear the way. Chen Mo, with the Fire Qilin Army, guarded the sides of Xiao Yunqi’s carriage. Besides those in the know, no suspicious individuals were allowed inside.

To Chen Mo, this was all just for show.

No one would dare to assassinate Xiao Yunqi.

Because it would be impossible to succeed.

Xiao Yunqi was surrounded by experts and also had a large army at his disposal, with all of Bianliang under his control. Trying to assassinate him was purely suicidal.

Xiao Yunqi reached the Xiao Mansion smoothly.

But at this moment.

”Report, Director, Lord Duan Shi was assassinated in the market.”

”Report, my lord, an assassin has infiltrated the mansion...”

”...”

Immediately, spies from the Imperial City Department and guards from the Chen Mansion came forward with reports.

Quan Qiyang frowned.

Chen Mo’s face changed, lifting a Chen Mansion guard, he asked, ”How is Yaoyao?”

”The Madam is fine,” the guard replied.

”Lord An yang...” Chen Mo gave a bow to Xiao Yunqi, ”If there are no urgent commands, I would like to take my leave first.”

With assassins infiltrating one’s home, everyone would be restless. Xiao Yunqi understood and waved a hand.

”I take my leave,” Chen Mo said respectfully and left.

After Chen Mo’s departure, Xiao Yunqi’s expression turned grim, ”It seems some in the court are getting restless after hearing of the Eighteen Lords’ alliance, wanting to pledge allegiance...”

...

”Yaoyao, are you all alright, where’s the assassin?”

Once back at the Chen Mansion, Chen Mo hurriedly made his way to the backyard.

He found the backyard filled with guards, and Gao Zheng, who had brought a troop, had encircled the entire backyard, protecting Yi Yao and the others, preventing any further assassinations.

Yi Yao, Chun Lan, and other women grouped together with frightened faces. Hearing Chen Mo’s voice, they immediately came forward under Gao Zheng and the guards’ protection.

Yi Yao leaped into Chen Mo’s arms, saying, ”My lord, are you alright?”

Chen Mo shook his head, ”And you? What exactly happened?”

”Chun Lan and I were just discussing making you a robe, and as we were about to choose fabrics from the storeroom, an assassin jumped down behind us from the roof. Chun Lan got injured, that assassin was stronger than me, fortunately, at the critical moment, Xiao Jiu intervened, otherwise...”

Yi Yao was somewhat fearful.

Because at that moment when Chun Lan was wounded, Yi Yao already sensed the presence of death.

As Yi Yao finished speaking, the Spirit Fox Xiao Jiu burst out from the crowd, coming to Chen Mo’s feet, barking twice, its paws gesticulating as it narrated how it thwarted the assailants.

It was seeking credit from Chen Mo.

”Thanks to you, I’ll personally cook you a reward tonight,” Chen Mo bent down to pat Xiao Jiu’s head, which was greatly enjoying Chen Mo’s caress.

Chen Mo then looked at Chun Lan, ”Where are you hurt, are you alright?”

”Fortunately, when the assassin jumped down, the Madam pushed me, only my hand got hurt, otherwise...” Chun Lan fearfully lifted her already bandaged right arm.

After all, she was merely a teenager, facing death, how could she not be afraid?

The assassin’s blade was incredibly fast; with just a slight graze, a gash nearly two centimeters deep and ten centimeters long appeared on her right arm.

Chen Mo glanced at Gao Zheng.

Gao Zheng pointed to the White Fox and said, ”The assassin’s throat was slashed by its claws, a fatal strike; under its tongue was a poison pill, indicating he was a professionally trained Death Warrior. If unable to escape, he’d swallow that pill instantly...”

Gao Zheng showed Chen Mo the poison pill retrieved from the assassin’s mouth.

”Can anything be traced?” Chen Mo asked, looking at the poison pill with some gloom.

Dare to target my woman, if I find out who ordered this, I’ll grind you down to dust.

Gao Zheng shook his head, ”With the martial arts examination approaching, many Jianghu experts have gathered in Bianliang, people are moving around densely, the relationships behind the scenes are convoluted, and now that the assassin is dead, it’s very hard to trace.”

”Understood, you may go down.”

”Yes.”

”Wait.” Chen Mo called Gao Zheng again and said, ”Draft another battalion from the Infantry Department.”

Bianliang wasn’t peaceful either, today’s incident also served as a reminder to Chen Mo that the Chen Mansion’s defenses were inadequate and needed reinforcement.

”Yes.”

...

Instead of checking the ripples after assuming Chen Mo’s identity, Chen Mo started the simulation.

He hadn’t simulated in the past few days.

After all, each simulation required spending hundreds of thousands of silver.

And his Martial Arts Realm and Mental Realm had both reached their peaks, making him feel unnecessary to simulate.

[Do you want to start the Immortal Cultivation Simulator?]

”Yes.”

[Great Chaos Day Sixty-One: An assassin infiltrated your residence, attempting to assassinate your family, thwarted by the Qingqiu Spirit Fox. Upon knowing this, you were very angry and wanted to find out who ordered this.]

[Day Sixty-Two: Due to several Imperial Court officials being assassinated yesterday, all of whom were promoted by Xiao Yunqi, Xiao Yunqi was furious and ordered the Imperial City Department to quickly find the mastermind. You also dispatched numerous personnel to investigate.]

...

[Day Sixty-Five: The Martial Arts Examination began, and you participated using Chen Mo’s identity, claiming the top spot with absolute strength, making a name in Bianliang.

Despite days of investigation, little progress was made regarding the behind-the-scenes mastermind of the previous assassinations, only knowing some Imperial Family connections were involved.]

[Day Sixty-Six: A blood-stained decree emerged from the Imperial Palace. The decree listed crimes of Xiao Yunqi and his accomplices, including detailing your night stay on the Phoenix Bed and illicit affairs with the Empress Dowager in the Eastern Palace.

It further revealed Zhao Ji’s confinement, Zhao Chong’s coercion, proclaiming it to the world, requiring all princes to enter the Capital to uphold the king, offering Thousand Gold and Marquis of Ten Thousand Households to any who eliminate traitors Xiao Yunqi, Chen Hong, Xiao Teng.

Xiao Yunqi, knowing that keeping Zhao Ji would be troublesome, ordered you to lead men into the palace to execute the Emperor.

You, knowing that killing Zhao Ji would make you a target and incur Zhao Fujin’s resentment, feigned illness to decline.]

[Day Sixty-Five: News of Chen Hong’s assassination by an assassin spread throughout the Capital, and Chen Mo took over the Chen Mansion.]