Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 825: Chapter 653: The Deeds of the Hongyan Divine Being

”Did His Majesty order you to strip him clean and bring him up?” an old female official asked with furrowed brows.

”Yes, madam. My subordinate kicked the prisoner twice and was reprimanded by the Sovereign for not cherishing tenderness.” The reply came from one of the young female officials serving in the military tent, who appeared quite compliant at this moment.

In a large bath barrel, Sima Liancheng was still tied tightly, being watched by several old women, which made his hair stand on end.

Finally, unable to bear it anymore, a flash of determination gleamed in his eyes, his lips pressed together.

”Bang!”

In the next moment, the entire bath barrel was smashed to pieces by a palm strike from one of the old female officials, leaving Sima Liancheng powerless and sprawling on the ground, like a drenched chicken, in utter disarray.

The old female official, full of resentment, sternly rebuked, ”Presumptuous! Indeed daring to fantasize about taking one’s own life!”

Just then, Sima Liancheng did intend to bite his tongue to commit suicide, only to find himself lacking even the strength to bite.

Sima Liancheng was alarmed. These old women were all unparalleled experts!

”The man favored by His Majesty, his life and death are in His Majesty’s hands. Wretch, from the moment you caught His Majesty’s eye, your life no longer belongs to you!” Another old female official waved to the young female official behind her, ”Come, take him away, wash him carefully, lest he taints His Majesty’s law-giving eyes!”

”Yes!”

Immediately, the young female official stepped forward to hoist Sima Liancheng down.

”It’s about cherishing tenderness and washing up. Could this prisoner really have some ties with the Sovereign?”

”At this moment, careful planning is needed. After all, he is that damned Southern Chen commoner! If the Sovereign truly favors him, we really cannot defy her elder’s confused intentions.”

Mentioning Southern Chen, the old female officials gritted their teeth with faces full of irrepressible hatred.

”In such case, if the Sovereign truly fancies him, it’s inevitable that we must bring out the Oblivion Gu to erase this prisoner’s past!”

”Be cautious. We should consult Lord Hongyan first to avoid displeasing the Sovereign!” Another old female official looked up worriedly at the sky, ”Our New Emperor is sitting discontentedly on the Imperial Throne, viewing the overarching power of our Witch and Gu Tribes as valueless. Should she be truly displeased, our vast Southwest territory will be left leaderless, the royal lineage severed, and a thousand years later, our Witch and Gu Tribes will no longer serve the Gu and perform witchcraft—carelessness must not prevail!”

Upon hearing this, the old female officials’ expressions grew stern, and they immediately went to seek Hongyan Jiaojiao.

Gu Changsheng, of course, was unaware of their concerns. She was chatting and feasting with Borjigin Nian, simultaneously awaiting Sima Liancheng’s delivery to resolve this matter of cause and effect.

Indeed, the female officials’ efficiency was quite high, and in no time, they had washed, dressed, and presented Sima Liancheng anew. Alongside him came a Hongyan Jiaojiao.

When Gu Changsheng saw Hongyan Jiaojiao, her expression immediately soured! She snorted coldly and turned her face away, refusing to look at her.

Damn, it was this old hag!

This old hag stripped her and dressed her in King’s Robe!

Damn it!

Every time Gu Changsheng saw Hongyan Jiaojiao, she couldn’t help but gnash her teeth!

The hatred in her heart! This Hongyan Jiaojiao, an old loyalist of the Phoenix Clan from the previous dynasty, is completely devoted even to the point of extinction. Gu Changsheng wanted to truly teach her a lesson but also felt guilty!

Thus, Gu Changsheng sincerely wanted to avoid Hongyan Jiaojiao, lest she lose control and actually beat this minister of the former dynasty!

Sima Liancheng was pressed to kneel on the ground, eyes wide open, speechless.

Hongyan Jiaojiao, however, daringly approached under Gu Changsheng’s cold gaze to pay her respects, ”Hongyan greets Your Majesty, May His Majesty’s beauty endure for millennia!”

”Humph!” Gu Changsheng turned her head further away, still ignoring her.

”Hehe... Congratulations, Your Majesty, felicitation to Your Majesty, for acquiring another beautiful companion to fill the Heavenly Palace.” Hongyan Jiaojiao chuckled awkwardly, ingratiatingly offering congratulations.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s face immediately changed, glaring fiercely at Hongyan Jiaojiao.

Borjigin Nian, sitting at a lower position next to Gu Changsheng, covered her mouth, trying hard to suppress her laughter, her deep features nearly twisting from holding back.

In Borjigin Nian’s heart, this friend Gu Changsheng was always one to swallow everything except grievances!

Upon hearing of the King’s Robe incident, Borjigin Nian truly laughed out loud three times, splitting her wounds from laughter!

With her eyes slightly squinted in a smile, Borjigin Nian secretly raised a thumb toward Hongyan Jiaojiao, murmuring in subdued amusement, ”Hongyan Jiaojiao, you are truly a divine being! To dare strip Gu Changsheng, letting her suffer such a substantial loss in silence, and still remain in the world. You must feel grateful for your family’s past contributions for earning this life for yourself!”

Hongyan Jiaojiao heard this and looked embarrassed.

”Laugh again! Laugh again and I’ll strip you and stick a flag in you!” Gu Changsheng glared furiously, casting a sharp glance at the schadenfreude-filled Borjigin Nian.

Borjigin Nian laughed foolishly at the words, tilting her head, saying nothing, and quietly watching the drama unfold.

Gu Changsheng shot a displeased look at Hongyan Jiaojiao.

Heaven knows, she really didn’t want to see Hongyan Jiaojiao; every time she did, her hands itched uncontrollably!

Hongyan Jiaojiao, of course, knew that the matter of wearing the Imperial Robe was taboo and couldn’t be mentioned. Every time it was brought up, she would be slightly tormented. But thinking of the starved, skin-and-bones King of Witch Gu, Hongyan Jiaojiao broke into a cold sweat. She quickly put on a small smile and changed the topic, ”Our Sovereign certainly has good taste. These humble prisoners from Southern Chen, though of low status, are truly handsome. No wonder they caught the Sovereign’s eye.”

”Hmm?” Gu Changsheng glared, puzzled.

Hongyan Jiaojiao looked kindly at the kneeling Sima Liancheng and continued, ”Though their status is low and they are bearing punishment, as long as the Sovereign’s heart is pleased, we subjects naturally have no words to say. Sovereign, there is a secret Gu in the Southern Border called Oblivion, which can make one forget past affairs, and another called Love Affection, which can make one passionately love someone... ”

”Is there more?” Gu Changsheng was dumbfounded.

”There is another secret Gu called United Hearts, but with this person being so lowly and bearing punishment, they are certainly unqualified to share a heart with the Sovereign. However, using the Oblivion Gu and Love Affection Gu on a mere palace attendant would suffice!” Hongyan Jiaojiao appeared fully devoted, her loyalty on display.

Gu Changsheng at last understood, his face immediately turning as black as ink!

”Do I need to use Oblivion and Love Affection? Hmm?” Gu Changsheng asked.

Hongyan Jiaojiao bowed her head, ”Sovereign Hongyan Qianqiu, your charm knows no bounds. There’s no need to use them to make this prisoner wholeheartedly faithful as a palace attendant. But, the Witch and Gu Tribes are at war with Southern Chen, and he might inevitably reminisce....”

Hongyan Jiaojiao felt that she was truly a loyal subject! Always considering everything for the new emperor, heaven and earth could testify!

”Do I want to take him into the Heavenly Palace? Hmm?” Gu Changsheng asked again, his expression dark and brooding.

”When he was captured alive, he was filthy and unkempt. Now, cleaned up, he is quite the handsome young man. The Sovereign’s eye is indeed extraordinary.” Hongyan Jiaojiao flattered.

The kneeling Sima Liancheng looked utterly terrified.

However, Gu Changsheng immediately flew into a rage, leaping off the Dragon and Phoenix Chair, slapping the air towards Hongyan Jiaojiao.

”Boom!”

”Thud!”

With two swift sounds, the middle-aged Lady Xu, Hongyan Jiaojiao, fell to the ground neatly.

”I’ll go to hell if you saw me wanting to take him into the harem!” Gu Changsheng appeared in front of Hongyan Jiaojiao with a flash, hoisting her up, gritting his teeth.

”Uh...” Hongyan Jiaojiao was stunned, the slap itself wasn’t seriously injurious, but her pride was hurt, leaving her somewhat embarrassed, looking at her new emperor in confusion, ”Wasn’t it the Sovereign yourself who pitied and had him cleaned up and sent up? Rest assured, my Witch Gu Imperial Family and Clan of God Favor are elevated, but as long as it pleases you, Sovereign, we would never defy the Sovereign even if we look down on mere lowly people. Our loyalty to the Sovereign can illuminate the sun and moon!”

Heaven knows, every word she said was true!

Borjigin Nian bowed his head, his body shaking with suppressed laughter, almost driving him mad.

Gu Changsheng silently choked on his words, furious, taking deep breaths to restrain the urge to tear apart the person before him, his little white teeth grinding with a creak, ”I should really thank your eighteen generations of ancestors!”

Hongyan Jiaojiao was ashamed, ”The Sovereign speaks too highly...”

”You!” Gu Changsheng truly ran out of words for this half-old Lady Xu missing a string, damn it, why is Hongfu Su from Hongyan Jiaojiao’s related clan so perceptive, yet Hongyan Jiaojiao so foolish?

Was she complimenting her? Damn, she really wished to tear her apart, right?

People, indeed, when missing a string to a certain degree, become invincible!

And Hongyan Jiaojiao had already cultivated herself to the edge of invincibility, not far off!

”Bang!” Gu Changsheng raised his foot and kicked Sima Liancheng, dragging Hongyan Jiaojiao to meet eyes with him, furiously speaking, ”Widen your eyes and take a good look, this face is barely handsome, but compared to my evildoer, it falls short by more than a notch! On Red Rock Mountain, you once had a brief encounter with my evildoer, surely the memory is fresh. Can this compare to my evildoer? Do I fancy him? Am I damn blind?”

”Uh...” Recalling the purple-gold figure standing beside the Sovereign on Red Rock Mountain, like the Jade Tree of Qiong Branch akin to a Divine Residence, Hongyan Jiaojiao was momentarily disoriented.

”A pile of dirt and rubble, daring to compete with the sun and moon, you dare to stick such goods onto me, Hongyan, don’t blame me for not warning you, my evildoer has a bad temper, very petty, when he returns, should this reach his ears, he surely will overturn the vinegar jar and drench you in it, you best hide from him!” Gu Changsheng glared, ”Falling into his hands, even if I came forward, may not be able to save you, seek your fortune!”

”Uh...” Hongyan Jiaojiao was stunned, with disbelief written all over her face.

Borjigin Nian timely wiped his mouth...