Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1138: Imperial Palace, Qingping Palace

Chapter 1138: Chapter 1138: Imperial Palace, Qingping Palace

Qingyuo Pavilion

The pavilions and terraces were all uniquely exquisite.

From the winding paths, a figure hurriedly walked in.

Upon closer inspection, it was Zi Xia who rushed into the courtyard: "Miss, this maid has already arranged everything for Miss Zhang and her servant."

"Hmm, good."

Xuexue responded absentmindedly.

Her relationship with Miss Zhang was no more than a chance encounter. She felt no special connection with her. If it weren’t for her rivalry with Prince Pu, she wouldn’t have been so kind to shelter her. After living another life, she no longer had such benevolence—definitely not someone of charity.

Zi Xia raised her eyes to glance at Xuexue and added, "Miss, considering the rules of the General’s Mansion, I privately changed Miss Zhang’s name."

"Whatever, such trifling matters need not be reported to me." After speaking, Xuexue appeared ready to head out.

"Miss, are you going out?"

"We’ve already lost enough Shichen. Let’s go."

Imperial Palace, Qingping Palace.

The Emperor wore a brilliant yellow Dragon Robe embroidered with a Gold Five-Clawed Dragon in golden threads. He squinted his eyes as he reclined lazily on the Dragon Throne, exuding an air of leisure.

Meanwhile, Celestial Master Qian stood stiffly at his side.

"Heavenly Master, did you say that the Thousand Year Striped Tiger appeared in the War Prince’s Mansion?"

"Indeed! The patrolling soldiers reported seeing a massive striped tiger run out from the War Prince’s Mansion one night. Yet, when they went out to investigate again, it had vanished."

The Emperor replied indifferently, "It’s merely a tiger. That doesn’t prove it’s the Thousand Year Striped Tiger."

"Your Majesty may not know, but the Thousand Year Striped Tiger is unlike ordinary tigers. It is unpredictable. Legend has it that it can even transform into human form."

"Transform into human form?"

Hearing this, the Emperor sat upright from the Dragon Throne. His sharp gaze fixated on Celestial Master Qian, as though trying to discern the truth of his words.

"Indeed, that night, the guards claimed to see the massive tiger transform into a little kid. However, they doubted their own eyes, while I immediately knew—it must be the Thousand Year Striped Tiger we are seeking."

"Perhaps they were mistaken."

"Your Majesty, now, in court, the War Prince’s influence is overwhelming, while we remain weak and isolated. It’s better safe than sorry; we must assume its existence."

"Hmm." The Emperor nodded. "Send someone to investigate immediately. If it truly is the Thousand Year Striped Tiger, it must still be hiding somewhere in the Capital."

"This servant has already dispatched people to search, but it’s like a stone sinking into the sea—there’s not a shred of news."

The Emperor’s gaze flickered momentarily. "Didn’t you say the General’s Mansion is highly suspicious?"

"Indeed, but even after thoroughly searching the entire General’s Mansion and capturing hundreds of ghosts for them, I still found no traces." Speaking of this, Celestial Master Qian looked dejected, lamenting the wasted effort of clearing ghosts from the General’s Mansion without obtaining the information he wanted.

"I understand. You may leave."

"Yes, sire."

As Celestial Master Qian’s figure faded into the distance, the Emperor promptly sat upright on the Dragon Throne and bellowed thunderously, "Eunuch Zhang!"

Standing nearby in attendance, Eunuch Zhang hurriedly stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, this servant is here."

"Summon Zhao Yin for me. I have words for him."

"Understood!"

Eunuch Zhang complied and swiftly departed.

Shortly after, Eunuch Zhang returned, leading the diminutive Zhao Yin into the chamber.

Zhao Yin stepped forward and knelt before the Emperor, kowtowing vigorously. "Minister Zhao Yin pays his respects to the Emperor."

In recent days, his efforts against the War Prince had earned him favor, making him a trusted figure in the Emperor’s eyes.