Chapter 1, Lingyuan
Then what do you say
The ghost's claws trembled slightly
Only a woman stands on the spot atop the horse, allowing the waves of the black army to sweep past her side. Her figure is slender and unmoving like a mountain, her gaze calm yet faintly desolate
Qin Changge stood with a smile, hands clasped behind his back, gazing down at the women lying silently and motionless in the darkness below
One more stroke
One more stroke
Hmm? Is this body not good? Qin Changge squinted his eyes, carefully examining the frail woman, who was merely around fifteen or sixteen years old, pale and weak, with a slender figure. Her light eyebrows were like smoke shrouded in mist, and her eyelashes were fine like silk, quite good indeed
In the Purple Palace, amidst the jade screens, two individuals are engaged in a game of chess on the couch behind the screen
Still smiling faintly, Qin Changge casually pointed and said, "Then it shall be her."
Wiping away a bead of sweat in secret, overwhelmed by a sense of despair, why is it that today it is my turn to take the shift? It would be one thing to take the shift, but why must I pass by the gates of the Yama Palace? It would be one thing to pass by the gates, but why must I be seen by this female fiend? Being seen is one thing, but why must I encounter her, who is persuaded by Yama to be tempted and willing to reincarnate?
Silken curtains of gold, intoxicated slumber of mandarin ducks, spring breeze wafts through ten miles of沉香.
During that period, the newly released product caused some reincarnated souls to experience confusion regarding their past life memories, mistakenly believing they could see the past and future. This led them to pursue promising careers as shamans and sorcerers, resulting in an increase in innocent souls dying unjustly and overcrowding in the underworld. Some, unable to forget their past wealth and nobility, resorted to highly potential methods of suicide such as jumping into wells, hanging themselves, cutting their veins, or taking drugs, only to return again
As he followed Qin Changge with tears in his eyes, he caught sight of the judges clapping and celebrating, excitedly saying they would go seek out the so-called fireworks and similar amusements in the mortal realm to express their heartfelt congratulations and, by the way, to dispel the recent misfortunes
Immortal... have you decided which one to change to?
The ghost took out a handkerchief, trembling as he wiped his sweat... How should I put this? Should I directly tell you that we think you are too lazy? Having traveled through time to the modern era, you might have long forgotten the grievances of your past life in Xiliang, and may not be willing to invest effort in seeking revenge. What if, in that case, you disregard the will of heaven and end up in an irretrievable situation?
Hmm?
The registered little ghosts, working tirelessly day and night alongside the library, wrote with one hundred wolf hair brushes, and wore down their painstakingly grown ten-inch beautiful ghost claws. They wrote until tears streamed down their faces, lamenting their plight. Finally, unable to endure any longer, they raised their flags and queued up to sit in silent petition before the Yama Hall, demanding a salary increase, vacation time, and improved welfare benefits for ghost workers, advocating for preferential treatment for ghosts and a balance between work and rest
Crystal chessboard, white jade and black agate, each representing black and white pieces
Poor Yama, with hair three thousand strands long, as sorrow stretches like a long thread... There are a few who directly face the risk of balding in their prime.
The woman in purple on the left slightly moved her delicate fingers, and with a sharp sound, she said with resentment: "Treason."
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My dear ... ... you are truly wonderful ... ...
Oh? Qin Changge leaned down to look at a palace maid and casually asked, "Is it wonderful? Is it useful? If it is not wonderful and has no use, do not waste my time with it"
Majestic high city, fluttering banners, the army's might like a forest, a hundred thousand troops ready to march
Immortal... this palace maid is not inherently bad; it is just that she hails from Yunzhou. Surely, you remember that it is the birthplace of your previous incarnation, the Empress Ruiyi of the Western Liang Dynasty
The plague god has finally departed
Qin Changge cast a disdainful glance
The direct consequence of the Si Ming family's misdeeds in altering the fate chart is the suffering inflicted upon the underworld. Every time an immortal dies and returns to the underworld to await reincarnation, the elder lady would vent her anger, which was provoked by the mischievous antics of the Si Ming family's scoundrel, directly onto the Ten Yama Kings. She demands to drink Evian mineral water from France and to eat the dried peaches from the Queen Mother of the West's Yaochi. After going through great lengths to gather these items, she loses interest and has them packed into a burlap sack, instructing a little ghost to carry it to the Naihe Bridge, claiming it is a gift from the King of Hell for Meng Po to brew soup, trying out a new variety of Evian peach dried Meng Po soup. If the flavor is good, perhaps a patent could be applied for. She demands to drink Evian mineral water from France and to eat the dried peaches from the Queen Mother of the West's Yaochi. After going through great lengths to gather these items, she loses interest and has them packed into a burlap sack, instructing a little ghost to carry it to the Naihe Bridge, claiming it is a gift from the King of Hell for Meng Po to brew soup, trying out a new variety of Evian peach dried Meng Po soup. If the flavor is good, perhaps a patent could be applied for
The sounds of exclamation were drowned out by the clamor of thousands of troops, as the armored forces surged like waves beneath the city, advancing with cheers and instantly sweeping across the yellow earth
Oh? Qin Changge scoffed with a smile: "Is that so?"
Gentlemen, who among you can bring that flag this evening for the Marshal to use to polish his boots
Provocation can be tolerated, but contempt cannot be tolerated
With a whoosh, atop the high city tower, a man clad in brocade and iron armor fell silently, blood bursting from his brow.
Without electric light shining, it is swifter than electric light
What is good about books... what is good about them
The ghost stomps its feet, gritting its teeth
Behind her, a ghostly figure, with a face full of suppressed anger, gnashed its teeth and glared at Qin Changge's retreating figure with resentment. However, upon her unintentional slight turn of the head, it was startled into standing at attention, adopting a respectful demeanor.
With a smile, Qin Changge explained, "In my modern life, my teacher once told me that a magnetic field is something that can be used to explain many phenomena of strange powers and chaotic spirits that are difficult to clarify scientifically"
Yet a rider with swift hooves arrives, crossing the sea of people
A stifling and oppressive atmosphere.
As I approached the front lines, I reached out to draw the bow, the sound of the crimson longbow resonated, and the arrows flew like shooting stars
After a long while, she slowly raised her hand and smiled at the solitary yellow dragon flag fluttering above the city tower
The woman's laughter is like the song of a warbler, like that of a golden oriole, like jade beads falling onto a jade plate, each sound crisp and enchanting
Qin Changge looked at the Ghost Messenger with a smile that was not quite a smile and said: "The thing that cannot die any more seems to be you, Your Excellency the Ghost Messenger."
The ghostly attendant quickly regained composure and respectfully flipped through the fate records: "Indeed, these several palace maids are from the Róu Fei's palace. In her quest for favor, Róu Fei inadvertently committed a taboo, angering the Emperor. In a fit of rage, Róu Fei ordered a severe beating of all the palace maids present at that time, and then confined them to a dark room. Now, they are all on the verge of death, and soon, they will die beyond recovery."
The implication is that she cannot clearly see who it is, yet you still have the audacity to bring it up
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The Ten Yama Kings sit on their thrones, their fingers trembling uncontrollably... it is truly outrageous, ahhh, there is no one to turn to for help, ahhh...
The ghostly envoy wipes away another bead of sweat... The Plague God, oh no, Miss Qin Changge, the younger sister of the Heavenly Emperor, Lingyuan the Immortal, is said to be a cold-blooded and scheming figure in the heavenly realm. Apart from the Heavenly Emperor, very few dare to avoid her presence.
Sighing, with tears in my eyes, the ghost simply chose to say nothing, and with a swipe of its claw.
This lens has too low a pixel count
Qin Changge withdrew his gaze from the woman he had been examining closely and turned his head in confusion, saying, "Ah?"
Over the decades of trials in the mortal realm, the ups and downs, the unpredictable twists and turns, the fine line between life and death, and the burdens of affection and duty have subjected her to far more trials and tribulations than the seemingly carefree life in the immortal realm that spanned a millennium in a single day. The dangers and coldness she has faced are countless times greater than before. In her past life, there were splendid riches, poetry and wine, harmonious gatherings, fragrant orchids and musk, and the sound of bells and drums echoing through the clouds. Those souls that moaned and sighed, the blood that flowed like a river, the innocent beings, and the sorrowful faces. She has long since been here, passed through, and seen far too much.
It seems that something has been recalled, and the ghost added: "Immortal, in order to ensure that you remain focused during your tribulations, after your reincarnation, the memories you retain will be limited to the two lives you experienced in the mortal realm. As for your memories in the underworld and your identity as an immortal, they will be erased at the moment of reincarnation. Ah, the scene I just showed you will be arranged for you to know when necessary... Therefore, it is essential for you to choose a better body... Immortal, Immortal?"... Therefore, it is essential for you to choose a better body... Immortal, Immortal?"
"Anywhere is fine..." The man seemed to caress some part of her, prompting the woman to giggle and ask playfully, "Better than her?"
Rather than betraying the country, it is better to betray love
Having grown weary of the Heavenly Court, she took it upon herself to descend to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations. This is indeed a common occurrence among immortals. So she descended, and it was done. The Heavenly Emperor specifically instructed the Star Lord of Destiny to arrange a life of wealth and leisure for the immortal, allowing her to enjoy a few decades of abundant sustenance in the human world, and that would be sufficient.
The man on the right smiled gently, adorned in a long, splendid robe that exuded a charm even beyond that of a woman. His peach blossom eyes sparkled with captivating brilliance, while the dark pupils shone with a dazzling light. Yet, they were far surpassed by the depth and inscrutability of his gaze.
Indeed, after the passing of Empress Ruiyi, the Empress Dowager issued a decree stating that women from Yunzhou would enter the palace and serve as slaves for life, without the possibility of being conferred the title of consort
Qin Changge raised her elegant eyebrows and said: "Yunzhou"
Qin Changge smiled and turned around: "Are all these palace maids doomed to die?"
Looking at Qin Changge with a sense of grievance, the ghost felt uneasy... The immortal seems to be in a bad mood! Ling Yuan is angry, and the consequences could be severe!
It is truly remarkable how these two individuals could conspire in such a secret chamber, reflecting the many wonders of the world
Turning to stare at the ghostly figure: "I have heard that memories from the underworld do not carry over to the mortal realm. Since I will forget what I have seen, why show me these things in the first place"
Fortunately, this is the last time I will traverse through the books. This time, I return to the ancient times to resolve the grievances of my past life. The jade hairpin flower blooms, the peony withers, the golden palace is stained with blood like snow, and the laughter and dust have erased the sounds and images.
Qin Changge glanced and smiled, "I seem to know this."
The young attendant has some items... I wonder if the esteemed immortal would be interested in taking a look
Drag it out and beat it to death with a stick
"Immortal, the ghost messenger believes that Qin Changge is moved and earnestly recommends: 'Change to this one, this background is quite good, and the appearance is even better. Immortal, you are here to settle your grievances in this reincarnation. If you cannot be conferred as a consort in this palace, how will you have the power for revenge? If you make a mistake in this life, you may not be able to return to the heavenly realm in time..."
Wuwu... the ghost is wiping sweat: "Immortal... there is a connection, there is a connection..."
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After some thought, I leaned closer and said, "That... that immortal..."
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The implication is that you should provide something meaningful, as my time is very valuable
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Who said, "Wearing it and wearing it, one gets used to it"
Even though she forgot her celestial form during the tribulations, she is merely a mortal. However, this ten-zhang soft red splendor and extravagant adornments can no longer obscure the clear gaze of the reborn.
Uh ... ...
Even if she cannot compare to her true self and the unparalleled beauty she possessed in her previous life in this dynasty, it is still quite good; at the very least, she is pleasing to the eye
The ghostly messenger spoke so much, yet the other party did not listen at all. It is quite frustrating
Looking up to the sky, I let out a long sigh, and tears fell like rain...! The most painful thing since becoming a ghost is encountering Qin Changge after the time travel!
The red horse, fiery in color, gallops through the myriad of troops like the wind. On the horse, a woman in white attire, her cloak billowing, stands upright on the horse's back like a nail. From a distance, she resembles a goddess descending to the world on a celestial steed under the sunlight
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She slowly circled around the palace maids, and on her gently smiling face, there was no trace of pity. Naturally, the word 'pity' did not exist in Qin Changge's dictionary. If someone were to ask her, she would innocently respond, 'What is pity? Can it be eaten? Can it be used?
That is not a street performer; that is the Empress of the Western Liang, the founder of the nation. Who would believe that the founder would betray the country
Qin Changge has already strolled forward
The Ghostly Servant Sharpens Its Teeth
Guishicao leaned over to take a look and was stunned
Qin Changge squinted his eyes, silently observing the couple for a long time, before breaking into a smile
The scenery before my eyes suddenly changed
Immortal, why did you choose such a person?
She smiled faintly and softly said, "Live well, all of you, and make sure not to die too early..."
On the night when the Star Lord of Destiny was born, after indulging in the peaches freshly produced from the Fairy Peach Orchard, I suffered from indigestion and diarrhea. The son of the Star Lord, who had developed an insatiable interest in writing after reading numerous time-traveling fantasy novels, came over and with a flourish of his pen, forcibly transformed the fate of an ordinary noblewoman into a melodramatic time-traveling novel. The content included love and hatred, homicides, intrigues, traps, palace struggles, the world, wars, the martial world, conspiracies, and more... handsome men, beautiful women, spies and counter-spies, pursuits and being pursued... He came over and with a flourish of his pen, forcibly transformed the fate of an ordinary noblewoman into a melodramatic time-traveling novel. The content included love and hatred, homicides, intrigues, traps, palace struggles, the world, wars, the martial world, conspiracies, and more... handsome men, beautiful women, spies and counter-spies, pursuits and being pursued...
With a howl, the black armored tide surged ever more violently, resembling a beast breaking free from its cage, leaving a trail of blood and chaos in its wake
Then, he was immensely honored, extraordinarily radiant, deeply pained, and filled with trepidation, as he was captured by the beaming Yama and sent this esteemed lady to the mortal realm
The immortal Lingyuan was forcibly made to traverse from ancient times to modern times and then back to ancient times several times
There was again the sound of a man's voice, heavy with labored breathing, his young, slightly tanned skin smooth and clean, radiating the unique fullness of a physique honed through years of rigorous training
The man's fingertips flicked slightly, and the black piece emitted a faint glow, striking the chessboard and becoming firmly embedded.
Behind the uncurtained hazy veil, a woman's silhouette, delicate and unclothed, is faintly discernible, occasionally revealing her snow-white, fragrant skin in a fleeting glimpse
Seeing these may perhaps stir the indignation and resentment of this great-aunt, leading her to be reborn with bitterness, to overturn the chessboard anew, and to conclude matters early, returning to the heavenly realm
Oh, no need to change, this immortal feels that she is very compatible with this immortal's aura
The face turns faster than a book.
Fortunately, Qin Changge did not pursue the matter further, merely stating lazily: "Don't waste your thoughts. Although I am lazy, I do not like being bullied. What is owed to me, I will naturally reclaim."
A moment of silence passed, and after a long while, the man's voice was muffled, as if his head were buried in some soft, fragrant jade, "She... who is she?"