After wandering around the Xijing King's Mansion for half a day, he gave up the idea of attacking the people of the Xijing King's Mansion.
With his current strength, it would be very difficult for him to deal with the Xijing King and the others.
After thinking for a while, Linlong asked the masked woman, Dong Yi, to write a letter and have it delivered to the Xijing King's Mansion in three days.
In the letter, it said that because the people who were pursuing them were quite skilled, they were currently in the midst of killing them. They hoped that the King of Xijing would not be anxious.
The reason why he sent it every few days was naturally because if he sent it too quickly, it would arouse the suspicion of the King of Xijing. However, if he didn't send it, the King of Xijing would be able to tell that something had happened.
In these three days, Linlong continued to stay near the Xijing King's Mansion.
Other than improving his strength and studying the Runic Wooden Man, he had nothing else to do, so he was not in a hurry to go anywhere.
Three days later, the messenger delivered the letter to the Xijing Prince's mansion.
…
In the Xijing Prince's Mansion, the person who opened Dong Yi's letter was none other than Dong Yi's younger sister, Madam Dong.
Mrs. Dong knew it was her sister's handwriting at first glance.
Madam Dong had just skimmed through the letter when the Duke of Xijing beside her couldn't wait any longer. "Madam, is it really your sister's letter?"
"It's true." Mrs. Dong nodded.
"What did she say?"
"She said that because of the man's strength, they haven't been able to catch him yet, but she told you not to worry. They have already surrounded the man. As long as you wait for a while, they will be able to catch him," Mrs. Dong said.
As she spoke, Madam Dong handed over the letter. After taking a look and seeing that the contents of the letter were exactly as Madam Dong had said, the Prince of Xijing couldn't help but nod. "That's good."
Because of this, the Xijing King continued to wait in the Xijing King's Mansion. Otherwise, he would be jumping up and down in a few days.
Although he was curious as to why the letter was not sent by Luo Shengxuan and the others, he did not doubt it. After all, the letter was really written by Dong Yi.
Lin Long, who was guarding outside, only left the Xijing Royal Residence to return to the Imperial City when he saw that Lin Long did not make any movements.
He had been out for too long. If he didn't return, he might be deposed by the Seventh Princess.
At that time, without the identity of the Seventh Princess's bodyguard, it would be difficult for him to enter the palace.
Linlong naturally brought Dong Yi along with him.
Along the way, Linlong, who was interested in the Mo Clan's curse insignia, asked Dong Yi for advice.
After asking in detail, Linlong frowned because Dong Yi was only an outer disciple and knew very little. It would be very difficult for her to learn the incantation with her little knowledge.
Therefore, Linlong could only give up.
Very quickly, they returned to the Imperial City, and he immediately went to look for Yu Dalu.
"Young Master, I thought you had forgotten about me." Yu Dalu wept bitterly when he saw Linlong.
He still needed Lin Long's antidote for the Ten Days Heart Attack Pill. If Lin Long didn't give him the antidote, he would die.
"Don't worry, I will give you the antidote. Now, you need to help me take care of this woman." Linlong pointed at Dong Yi.
Although Dong Yi was Madam Dong's older sister, she had always been in the far west, so no one in the Imperial City knew her. That was why Linlong dared to bring her to the Imperial City.
"Don't worry, Young Master. I'll definitely take good care of her," Yu Dalu hurriedly said.
"You have to take good care of her. If she accidentally leaves, the antidote will be gone," Linlong said solemnly.
"Don't worry, Young Master." Knowing the importance of this matter, Yu Dalu immediately patted his chest and said.
Seeing him like this, Linlong casually threw him a bag of money, causing Yu Dalu to shed tears of gratitude.
After settling Dong Yi down, Linlong returned to the Imperial Palace and An Ruo Hall.
"I say, Guard Tang, you're finally willing to come back?" The Seventh Princess was angry when she saw Linlong.
"That … there really is something important back home." Linlong dodged the question.
"Don't tell me you're going back to get married?" The Seventh Princess looked Linlong up and down, as if Linlong had really married a woman.
"Seventh Princess, you must be joking. If that's really the case, I will naturally report the good news to you, Seventh Princess." Linlong said.
"Is that so?" The Seventh Princess nodded and said, "But you've been like this twice. That's too irresponsible … No matter what, you have to promise me one thing to make up for your mistake. Otherwise, I will definitely tell my father and let him punish you."
"Seventh Princess, are you serious? Is it that serious?" Linlong could not help but ask.
"Of course. Why don't you try?" The Seventh Princess placed her hands on her hips, looking determined to do this.
"If that's the case, I will promise you, Seventh Princess. But, may I know what it is?" Linlong said helplessly.
"I haven't thought of it yet. I'll put it on my tab for now." The Seventh Princess said.
Hearing this, Linlong was even more speechless. But thinking that she would most likely not say anything to make things difficult for him, he did not take it to heart.
After leaving the Seventh Princess, Linlong directly returned to his room.
Next, other than focusing on his cultivation, he also worked hard to study the wooden runes.
Unknowingly, two days had passed.
On the morning of the third day, the Seventh Princess came to ask him to follow her to see the Emperor, Wu Xuanran.
Not long after, they arrived at Wu Xuanran's palace. Linlong did not follow them in. Instead, he stood guard outside. After a while, a eunuch came out and let him in.
Although he did not know why, Linlong still followed them in.
After walking in, he saw Wu Xuanran, the Empress, and the Seventh Princess.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Her Majesty." Linlong said respectfully.
"Rise." Wu Xuanran nodded, but his eyes kept sizing up Linlong, making Linlong's hair stand on end.
Could it be that the Emperor has noticed something? Linlong was secretly shocked.
Of course, he still pretended to be calm on the surface.
After a while, Wu Xuanran finally shifted his gaze away from Linlong and asked the Seventh Princess, "An Ruo, is this your bodyguard?"
"Yes, Father." The Seventh Princess nodded, then asked mischievously, "Father has been staring at Bodyguard Tang for so long. Could it be that he wants to snatch Bodyguard Tang from An Ruo's hands?"
Wu Xuanran could not help but laugh. "You little girl, Father has thousands of troops in his hands. Why would he care about your bodyguard?"
"Even if Father wants to snatch him, An Ruo will not agree," the Seventh Princess said with a smile.
"You little girl." Wu Xuanran shook his head, then said to Linlong, "Bodyguard Tang, you may leave."
Only then did Linlong walk out.
The other party did not seem suspicious of him, but Linlong did not dare to be careless. He made a mental note of it.
…
After Linlong left, the Seventh Princess asked Emperor Wu Xuanran and Empress, "Father, Mother, why did you call An Ruo here?"
"As expected, I can't hide anything from you." Wu Xuanran smiled, then said, "An Ruo, you're not young anymore. This time, Father called you here to discuss your marriage."
Hearing Wu Xuanran bring up the past, the Seventh Princess was shocked. She hurriedly said, "Father, An Ruo does not want to marry."
Previously, Wu Xuanran wanted her to marry Lin Guanghan, but because Lin Guanghan had lost an arm, the matter was temporarily put on hold. She did not expect Wu Xuanran to bring it up again.
"An Ruo, listen to me. You're a princess, this is not something you can decide. Don't throw a tantrum like a child!" Wu Xuanran said coldly.
"Father, shouldn't you bring my sister back first?" the Seventh Princess suddenly said.
Hearing this, Wu Xuanran's face darkened. He said coldly, "An Ruo, this matter is settled."
"Then, An Ruo should know who Father wants An Ruo to marry, right?" the Seventh Princess said, biting her lip.
"Among the young talents in Wu Country, besides Lin Guanghan, no one else is worthy of you," Wu Xuanran said.
"Lin Guanghan? That won't do. "The Seventh Princess immediately shook her head.
"Why not?" Wu Xuanran frowned.
"Isn't one of his arms crippled? Father, do you have the heart to let me marry someone like him?" the Seventh Princess said angrily.
"It's just a crippled arm. His strength is still outstanding among the young talents. Originally, Father thought that he would fall into depravity. Who would have thought that he would have a breakthrough recently? To be able to break through under such circumstances, one can imagine his talent and perseverance. So, after thinking about it, I still decided to marry you to him," Wu Xuanran said.
"An Ruo, Guanghan is really not bad," the Empress said.
"So what if he broke through? I don't believe that he is outstanding among the young talents in Wu Country!" the Seventh Princess snorted.
"If you don't believe me, I can let him come over and give me a few punches," Wu Xuanran said helplessly.
Hearing Wu Xuanran's words, the Seventh Princess' eyes lit up. She thought of a plan and immediately said, "Father, I have an idea. I wonder if you are willing to listen to it?"
"What idea?" Wu Xuanran asked curiously.
"Didn't you say that Lin Guanghan is strong? How about we hold a martial arts competition for a spouse? If Lin Guanghan can get first place, I will marry him. How about that?" the Seventh Princess said.
"This …" Wu Xuanran was a little stunned.
"If he can't even get first place, how can you say that he is the strongest? And if he can't get first place, how can he marry me?!" the Seventh Princess said.
"You little girl." Wu Xuanran was a little speechless. Then, he said helplessly, "Then as you wish, we will hold a martial arts competition."
The reason why he agreed was because he felt that with Lin Guanghan's strength, it would not be a problem for him to get first place.
"Moreover, not only the people from the big clans can participate. Those with status can also participate. I don't want to see the same few faces that I am sick of," the Seventh Princess said again.
"Alright, alright, it's up to you," Wu Xuanran said helplessly.
"Thank you, Father." The Seventh Princess was overjoyed.
"How about we set the martial arts competition half a month from now?" Wu Xuanran said.
"Okay." The Seventh Princess immediately nodded.
Then, Wu Xuanran called someone in and made the arrangements.
After that, the Seventh Princess also left and returned to An Ruo Palace with Lin Long.
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