Xia Liuli and King Zhou of Shang
Outside the hidden area.
Xia Keke clutched the little bell in her hand, staring at the women around her.
Ever since Lady Providence said that she'd been hunted by the humans, she'd stopped talking. They'd wanted to hear more stories, but …..
There was no story to listen to.
Lady Providence seemed to be immersed in the past, the scenes playing out in her mind.
"Little fox, when you run, you have to watch where you're going. Does it hurt?"
The person the fox had bumped into smiled and squatted down. She wore a pink dress and had a baby face. She gently patted the fox's head with her soft, white hands.
At that moment, the woman saw the bloodstains on its legs.
"You're hurt?" The woman arched her brows, then pursed her lips. "I don't know any healing techniques, but I have some medicinal pills my family prepared for me."
She reached into her robes, took out a deep blue pearl, and stuffed it into the fox's mouth.
In truth, it wasn't exactly 'stuffed'. As soon as the pill touched the fox's mouth, it transformed into a strand of spiritual energy and entered its mouth.
"I used to be so restless at home. This time, the clan sent me out to train, but they were afraid I'd get hurt, so they prepared these pills for me. Let me tell you, these pills are really effective. Before long, your wounds will be healed. "
The fox felt all its pores open up, and its injured leg was completely healed.
"......"
The fox was filled with gratitude, but it couldn't speak. It could only rub its head against the woman's hand as a gesture of goodwill.
"Hehe, you're all healed, aren't you? That's great. I still have to go train, so I can't stay here and play with you. "
The woman waved at it, then turned to leave. However, the fox followed closely behind.
"Why are you still following me? I'm going to train and slay demons. It's dangerous for you to follow me."
Before she'd even finished speaking, the bailiff chasing after the fox caught up to her.
He nocked his bow and shot an arrow.
Swish, swish, swish.
Several arrows tore through the air, and the fox chirped. The woman furrowed her brows. When the arrow was half a meter away from her, it suddenly fell to the ground.
When the bailiffs saw this, their hearts trembled and they looked at each other.
"Are they chasing you?"
The woman ignored the bailiffs and pouted at the little fox on the ground.
"Hey, woman, if you don't want to die, get out of the way. That little fox bit the hand of my Princess, who is a favorite of King Zhou. "
The sharp-tongued servant girl spoke at this moment. There was a carriage behind her, and the princess she spoke of must be in the carriage.
"King Zhou was a fatuous ruler who brought disaster to the common people. The reason I came down here to train is to cause trouble for him. If you know what's good for you, get the hell out of here and tell King Zhou of Shang to come see me. "
The woman cursed sharply, then hugged the little fox in her arms.
"This little fox is fated with me. If any of you dare to hurt it … … What did you say just now? That's right, I remember now. If you don't want to die, get out of my way! "
"How dare you insult His Majesty!" shouted the servant girl. "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and shoot her to death!"
Shouted the servant girl. The bailiffs had witnessed the woman's strangeness and didn't dare make a move.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and shoot her to death! "
"That's enough." Just then, a dignified voice rang out from the forest. The bailiffs and servant girls all turned around. When they saw the newcomer, they all knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty."
The newcomer was tall and sturdy, with a full beard and a purple crown inlaid with jewels. He wore a dark red silk robe and black boots with black satin soles.
His gait was full of vigor and the aura of an emperor.
The man nodded calmly at the crowd, then took a few steps forward and stopped in front of the woman holding the little fox.
"I didn't know you'd come to visit. My apologies for not coming out to greet you."
"They all call you 'Your Majesty'. Are you King Zhou of Shang?" snorted the woman.
"That's me." King Zhou of Shang nodded noncommittally. "Fairy, may I know your name?"
"Xia Liuli." The woman rolled her eyes and snorted.
"Fairy Liuli." King Zhou of Shang didn't mind the woman's affront. He chuckled. "Just now, my subordinates may have offended you. I hope you can forgive them."
With that, he called out to the princess in the carriage behind him.
"Qiu Wen, come over and apologize to the fairy."
"It was the fox in her hand that bit me."
Only then did the princess in the carriage lift the curtain, revealing a very bitter face.
"I told you to come over and apologize to the fairy," shouted King Zhou of Shang.
"Tch."
Unexpectedly, the princess lowered the curtain in disdain. Then, she shouted, "Let's go.
"Let's go. I'm a little tired."
The carriage left as soon as she finished speaking, completely ignoring King Zhou of Shang who was standing in front of it.
Before long, only King Zhou of Shang and his eunuch were left in the forest.
As well as Xia Liuli and the little fox in her arms.
King Zhou of Shang's expression was somewhat unsightly. After a long while, he composed himself and smiled apologetically at Xia Liuli.
"I've made a fool of myself."
From start to finish, King Zhou of Shang had been humble and courteous, completely at odds with the rumors of him being muddle-headed and tyrannical.
Xia Liuli looked at King Zhou of Shang in bewilderment.
She couldn't help but ask, "You're not like the rumors."
"What do they think of me? They're most likely muddle-headed and tyrannical, tormenting the masses. "King Zhou of Shang's face was filled with bitterness and sorrow.
"Yes," said Xia Liuli.
"Rumors spread, coupled with the ignorance of the common people, so this is my image. But they have no idea what I've been through. But they can't be blamed. During my reign, the people have suffered, and calamities have plagued me. They don't know who to blame, but they blame me. That's understandable. I'm willing to bear this infamy, but the Shang Dynasty will be destroyed in my hands! Time and fate! "
King Zhou of Shang's expression was sorrowful. The eunuch by his side was agitated when he saw this.
"Your Majesty, this isn't your fault at all. The court is in chaos, and the ministers have formed their own cliques. The ministers outside have ignored you, Your Majesty. Your power is now a figurehead. No matter how many strategies you have, you can't use them. All you can say is that the Heavenly Dao is unfair! "
"Forget it."
King Zhou of Shang let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with the vicissitudes of life. He cupped his hands at Xia Liuli, then silently left.
Standing behind him, Xia Liuli frowned and called out to him.
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