Lu Yurong pursed her lips and nodded. Her smile was as beautiful as a flower. "I can finally relax this time."
"It might not be useful even if he becomes a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain." Lu Yulou was not as optimistic. He shook his head. "He's alone, how can he resist the Fu Dynasty's imperial family?"
Lu Yurong said, "Just give the Emperor some confidence."
The Fu Dynasty and the Ji Dynasty's national power was too different. Even if the Emperor was an Enlightened Master, he would not be confident in facing the Fu Dynasty. The Ji Dynasty was his lifeline, so he would yield easily.
If Chu Li became a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain, the Emperor would have more confidence in facing the Fu Dynasty.
She knew that Xu Shixing and the others were going to the Fairy's Capital to propose marriage to the Emperor. She could not be sure if the Emperor would yield and sacrifice himself.
"This is difficult." Lu Yulou shook his head.
He knew that against the Fu Dynasty, even if his little sister was intelligent, the Crown Prince's right-hand man, and the commander of the Secret Guardians Hall, she was still expendable in the Emperor's eyes. He would not hesitate to abandon her.
The High Duke's Public House was important, but when the Fu Dynasty exerted enough power, the Emperor would not be able to withstand it.
Lu Yurong frowned. "I want to go back to the Fairy's Capital."
"Don't do anything rash." Lu Yulou was worried that she would take the risk and assassinate the Fu Dynasty's officials.
There were always Fu Dynasty's officials in the Fairy's Capital as messengers from both countries to exchange information and avoid any misunderstandings.
If his little sister killed these officials, the Ji Dynasty and the Fu Dynasty would fall out, let alone marry.
"I'll be careful." Lu Yurong nodded.
"Sigh … It's my fault. I'm useless and can't protect you." Lu Yulou sighed.
Lu Yurong smiled. "Big Brother, you're wrong. How many people can stop the Fu Dynasty? I'll leave immediately."
"Alright." Lu Yulou nodded.
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In the evening, the sunset dyed the Snow Crescent Lake into a beautiful glow.
Chu Li suddenly appeared in a waterside pavilion. It was Xiao Qi's pavilion. He pushed the door open and sat opposite Shen Yinghu. "Aunt."
Shen Yinghu was Xiao Qi's aunt. As her husband, he naturally addressed her as aunt.
Shen Yinghu was in a light green gown. She looked at him lazily. "You're finally here.
Chu Li smiled. "Is Young Qi around?"
"She's not here." Shen Yinghu shook her head.
Chu Li furrowed his brows.
Shen Yinghu said, "She wanted to go out and train her heart, so she left on her own."
"Where are we going?" Chu Li frowned.
Since he could not sense Xiao Qi's presence, it was obvious that she had done this on purpose. She had removed the jade talisman from her body as well as her other belongings, leaving no clues for Chu Li. Nonetheless, he had the All-Seeing Divine Technique, so he was not worried that he would not be able to find her.
He was worried that Xiao Qi's actions might be because she was really angry.
Shen Yinghu shook her head and said, "She follows her heart. No one knows where she goes, not even you as her husband?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Shen Yinghu frowned and sized him up. "Are you two fighting?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Shen Yinghu scoffed, "A while ago, High Duke Lu's daughter came over and said something to Xiaoqi. Xiaoqi actually agreed to be that Lu girl's shield. How ridiculous!"
Chu Li looked embarrassed.
Shen Yinghu said, "Do you have other intentions? There isn't a single good man in the world! "
"Xiaoqi left because she was angry?" Chu Li sighed.
Shen Yinghu scoffed, "No matter how open-minded Xiaoqi is, she's still a woman. How can she not be angry!"
Chu Li nodded and said, "Then I'll go look for her."
"Forget it, she won't let you go," Shen Yinghu waved her hand and said, "She needs to focus on cultivation. If you go, you'll beat her up instead."
Chu Li said, "She can't continue cultivating her technique."
"The Regal Sword Scripture was obtained by Eldest Sister. Xiaoqi must cultivate it. You won't be able to persuade her. Moreover, the Regal Sword Scripture is indeed mysterious. It's a Grandmaster's study. If she can really cultivate it, it's not impossible for her to become an Enlightened Master. "
Chu Li frowned and did not say anything.
As his cultivation level improved and his boundary deepened, he felt that the Regal Sword Scripture was more mysterious than he had imagined. It was just that it was too difficult to cultivate, and Xiao Qi had only scratched the surface of it.
"Just do as she says," Shen Yinghu said, "but I have to remind you, don't let the act come true."
"Yes," Chu Li nodded.
Shen Yinghu gave him a sidelong glance and said, "Little Lu is also a great beauty. As a man, it's understandable that you're tempted. But if you really let Xiaoqi down, hmph, don't blame me for being rude!"
Her bright eyes flashed, and her lazy aura was restrained. Suddenly, there was a hint of sharpness.
Chu Li closed fist saluted, "Don't worry, Aunt."
Shen Yinghu rolled her eyes at him, "Go back."
Chu Li closed fist saluted and left, returning to the Imperial Residence of King An.
When he arrived at the backyard of the Imperial Residence, it was already dusk. The lanterns were lit and the backyard was brightly lit.
Siao Shi was watering the flowers and personally weeding a few of them. She was very busy. The maids stood at the side holding towels and teacups, passing them to her from time to time. She would take a sip of tea before lowering her head to continue with her work.
When Chu Li appeared, she acted as if she did not see him and continued with her own work.
Chu Li coughed lightly.
Siao Shi was dressed in a white robe, which increased her heroic spirit and reduced her delicate demeanor.
She continued weeding as if she did not hear the cough.
Chu Li coughed again.
Siao Shi gave him a sidelong glance and scoffed, "Are you hurt?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Siao Shi scoffed, "You married my younger sister, and now you're marrying Lu Yurong. You're marrying two ladies from the House of High Dukes, aren't you proud?"
Chu Li knew that she was angry when he heard that. He shook his head helplessly.
Siao Shi gave him a sidelong glance, "Say it, why don't you defend yourself?"
"I have nothing to say," Chu Li sighed.
He knew that the more he defended himself, the angrier she would get. He originally wanted to find Siao Qi to help her calm down.
No matter how angry Siao Qi was, as long as he hugged her in his arms and said some gentle words, the matter would be over. Siao Qi was cold and indifferent. She usually did not show her tender and sweet feelings. She was extremely reserved, but her feelings were deep. It was difficult for her to be angry at him.
He did not expect Siao Qi to avoid him, so he could only come to Siao Shi's side. Siao Shi was not as easy to fool as Siao Qi.
Siao Shi scoffed, "Congratulations, you're going to be cuckolded. The Emperor has agreed to the Fu Dynasty's Third Prince's proposal."
"What?" Chu Li was stunned and looked at her suspiciously, "It can't be?"
Xiao Shi's beautiful, jade-like face smiled lightly, "Why not?"
Chu Li frowned.
He originally thought that once he became an inner mountain disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain, his status would be different. Even if the Ji Dynasty did not dare to offend the Fu Dynasty, they would not dare to do anything to him either.
Siao Shi pouted her red lips and scoffed, "Do you really think that your status is that high in the Emperor's eyes?"
Chu Li's face darkened.
Siao Shi scoffed, "Our Emperor is cold-blooded and heartless. He can sacrifice anyone. Not to mention Lu Yurong, even his own daughter will marry the Fu Dynasty if it's necessary!"
Chu Li said in a low voice, "Doesn't he know that this is a taboo?"
"How can he not know?" Siao Shi scoffed, "But he doesn't care. As long as the Fu Dynasty is satisfied, he will agree."
Chu Li looked at her in confusion.
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