Zhang Jian was currently using magical power to help Qi Yuhua blend the Mimic Jade Pendant, concealing her Life Plate.
This Noble Lady Feng was naturally none other than Qi Yuhua.
Zhang Jian had long noticed the peculiarity on Qi Yuhua, especially after gifting the Phoenix Blood Jade Pendant, Qi Yuhua's hidden Life Plate was fully activated, forming the Phoenix Maiden Fate.
"Little Sister Yu Hua, later you don't need to do anything or speak, just stay composed!"
Pausing slightly, Zhang Jian suddenly continued.
"By the way, do you have the Phoenix Blood Jade Pendant I gave you on you?"
Qi Yuhua slightly nodded, a hint of red on her beautiful jade-like face.
The Phoenix Blood Jade Pendant gifted by Zhang Jian, she had always kept it close.
Zhang Jian said to her, "Hand it to me, I will keep it for you first, and return it after some time!"
Qi Yuhua looked at Zhang Jian with some surprise but chose to trust him, taking down the pouch from her waist and handing it to Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian's expression slightly changed upon seeing this, simply smiling as he glanced at Qi Yuhua.
Qi Yuhua's grace and trust stirred a ripple in his heart.
Meanwhile, his mind settled, with the Mimic Jade Pendant concealing, it should be enough to gather Qi Yuhua's Life Plate aura.
As for himself, having the Golden Lotus Hidden Breath Technique, he didn't need to worry about his Life Plate anomaly being discerned.
This innate divine technique had now been cultivated proficiently; unless one was a Celestial God, they might not detect his anomaly.
Just then, Jingmin Daoist and King Wu emerged from the inner hall, first seeing the two holding hands before the wine table, Qi Yuhua slightly startled and wanted to withdraw her hand from Zhang Jian, but he remained unfazed and smiling.
Jingmin Daoist, observing this scene, felt no anomalies from the compass in his sleeve, immediately had no intention to disturb this slightly bold "Golden Boy and Jade Girl."
She started searching from the outside inward, towards the main hall.
Seeing this action, Zhang Jian realized that today's hurdle had passed.
He felt a bit relieved!
If Qi Yuhua's Phoenix Maiden identity was exposed, he might have to summon strong aid from the Tongshan Lineage and abandon his court affairs to flee early.
Fortunately, all risks were nipped in the bud beforehand.
As he anticipated, Jingmin Daoist soon returned unsuccessfully after searching around the Eldest Princess's Mansion.
Seeing this, King Wu Wei Xi's expression grew suspicious, asking, "Master Jingmin, were you playing tricks on me?"
The Old Prince's face turned gloomy.
If she dared to toy with him, even if she was a cultivator from Dong Shen Temple, he'd ensure she knew the consequence of mocking a prince.
Jingmin Daoist also tightly frowned then.
A flash of incredulity gleamed in her eyes, the Phoenix Roosting Zither's sensing couldn't be false, they confirmed the Noble Lady Feng's appearance at the Eldest Princess's Mansion after searching within and outside Haojing City.
Upon entering the mansion, they clearly sensed the magical treasure imprint of the Phoenix Roosting Zither continuously trembling lightly.
Magical treasures don't falsify.
"Could it be that the plan was leaked early, letting others know and conceal the Noble Lady Feng's Life Plate?"
This thought sprang up, startling Jingmin Daoist as she faced King Wu Wei Xi's gaze and spoke with a deep voice.
"Old Prince, this was jointly witnessed by several peers, and the Observatory Platform has been notified, Your Majesty also knows, this cannot be false!"
Upon hearing, King Wu Wei Xi questioned.
"Then where is the Noble Lady Feng you speak of?"
Jingmin Daoist responded, "Old Prince, could you consider keeping these guests longer while we summon the Phoenix Roosting Zither, as soon as our magical treasure true body manifests, surely the Noble Lady Feng won't escape detection!"
King Wu Wei Xi coldly snorted.
"This matter is beyond my control, you'd better find Qingfengti yourself!"
The Old Prince appeared displeased, preferring not to deal with Jingmin Daoist, initially enthusiastic as finding the Noble Lady Feng might benefit the Wu line.
But now, the insistently confident Master Jingmin hadn't found the Noble Lady Feng, instead asking him to hinder the many guests unnecessarily.
Among so many guests, many were dukes and the Imperial Family also sent many distinguished guests, including the Empress Dowager in disguise among them; blocking so many guests held too great a risk.
He naturally didn't wish to undertake the risk of offending so many guests for a venture with uncertain success.
At least, Jingming Daoist didn't display prowess that impressed him.
Moreover, there were many unknown factors.
Such as the possibility the Noble Lady Feng had already left?
Especially now as the lights started illuminating, many noble families' ladies gradually departed.
Would he forcefully detain these ladies?
Just as King Wu Wei Xi imagined, as Jingmin Daoist passed by, Zhang Jian had already quietly exited with Qi Yuhua along with the crowd.
Zhang Jian saw Qi Yuhua off to the Qi Family's temporary resting place, the former mansion of Imperial Consort Qi Yuanwu.
The two swaggered past Daoists Jingyu and Purity Radiance.
Soon after, the Observatory Platform's large force appeared surrounding the Eldest Princess's Mansion.
A Dong Shen Temple Elder also personally descended with the Phoenix Roosting Zither, yet predictably all efforts were futile.
...
At midnight, the Imperial Palace remained brightly lit.
Within Jingtai Hall, a dozen robust dragon-patterned gold candles emitted bright light, illuminating the hall as in daytime.
Before the Imperial Desk, Emperor Jingwu frowning, stood Daoists Jingyu, Purity Radiance, and Jingmin, and before them was Daoist Dongxiao.
Looking at Daoist Dongxiao, Emperor Jingwu angrily asked.
"Is there truly no other method?"
Finally, the appearance of the Noble Lady Feng turned out to be mere joy.
Emperor Jingwu was rather displeased!
Daoist Dongxiao slightly stroked his beard, shaking his head replied.
"There's no method whatsoever!"
"Likely a sage used magic to conceal the Noble Lady Feng's Life Plate, ultimately my three disciples acted imprudently, please Your Majesty punish us!"
Emperor Jingwu sighed slightly, glancing at Elder Dongxiao; what could he do? Level punishment fiercely upon the three disciples of this Daoist?
Even before punishment, they were already shielded.
"Seems fatedness wasn't enough!"
Yet Emperor Jingwu still felt unwilling.
The marvels of the Noble Lady Feng, he'd heard since childhood from the late Emperor and Empress Dowager, which the late Emperor regretted greatly.
Unexpectedly reached his period, still missing the opportunity.
Emperor Jingwu merely stated lightly, "Elder Dongxiao need not blame yourself, hereafter let the Black-clothed Guards investigate, perhaps their undercover investigation might yield unexpected results!"
Though saying this, Emperor Jingwu had little hope.
The previous day the Eldest Princess's Mansion hosted numerous guests, notably the ladies close to Eldest Princess were truly numerous.
And the Noble Lady Feng bore no specific traits, who knew her age, whether newly born or married?
This matter was unattainable.
...
The next day, Zhang Jian was invited again into the Eldest Princess's Mansion, yet the whole mansion lacked yesterday's festivity, enshrouded in a grim atmosphere.
Upon seeing Qi Yuanwu and Princess Qingfeng, the couple's expression appeared gloomy, sullied with displeasure.
A wedding night interrupted by a midnight summons, how could the couple withstand it, especially Princess Qingfeng.
Seeing Zhang Jian arriving then, the couple managed to squeeze out a smile.
"Ah Yu, you've arrived, come in quickly!"
Immediately the couple changed composure, warmly inviting Zhang Jian for refreshments, then treating a condition.
The process quickly concluded.
Zhang Jian utilized a bit of Vast Flame, infusing it into Qi Yuanwu's body, driving out a puff of black energy.
It was a peculiar poisonous insect.
Inside the insect was wrapped a Yin Spirit residual thought.