"Alright, I'd like to see how far Xu An can go," Lu Yurong said slowly.
Not only did this incident hurt Chu Li's reputation, but it also hurt her heart.
She did not expect that her hard work would lead to such an outcome. She had always been able to see through people's hearts and was wise, but she still ended up like this. Therefore, she no longer had any loyalty towards the Crown Prince and the Emperor. Instead, she wanted to take revenge.
If Xu An could take the throne, she would applaud and praise him. She would also want to help.
Chu Li said, "It'll be difficult."
"But it's not impossible," Lu Yurong said, "With our abilities, we can make the impossible possible."
Chu Li smiled. "You're willing to help?"
"Isn't this quite interesting?" Lu Yurong smiled.
Chu Li nodded to himself. As expected, Lu Yurong would help.
Lu Yurong said, "But you can't go overboard with your fight with the Public House. It's best to cover it up as much as possible. Otherwise, people will believe you even more."
"What do you have in mind?" Chu Li smiled.
Lu Yurong picked up the white jade teacup and took a sip. She looked at him with a smile.
Chu Li smiled. "Don't worry, I won't drag the Ren Public House into this!"
Lu Yurong smiled. "You can imagine that. We'll just send out the invitation and the Yi Public House won't send anyone over. This is enough. There's no need to do anything else."
Chu Li nodded slowly. He felt that it made sense.
"Then it's settled. I've discussed it with Big Brother and the others. We'll get married in five days," Lu Yurong said. "That's a good day. Please take care of me in the future!"
She closed fist saluted and looked at Chu Li with a smile.
"Same to you." Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled. "I thought it was a small matter. I didn't think it would escalate to this point."
This was the power of a prince, especially a prince from the Fu Dynasty. One word from him could decide the fate of others. Even someone as strong as Chu Li and as intelligent as Lu Yurong could only suffer when faced with the power of a prince from the Fu Dynasty.
Lu Yurong sighed and nodded lightly.
At first, she thought that the Emperor would try to shield Chu Li for the sake of the fact that he was a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain. Then, she would hide for a while and the matter would be over. Never did she expect that the Emperor would make such a move. It was so disappointing.
Chu Li said, "Everything will pass. You can come back anytime you want in the future. You know what I'm capable of."
Lu Yurong forced a smile.
Chu Li smiled and said, "Goddess Attraction Mountain is a cultivation sanctuary. If you cultivate there, you'll be able to advance very quickly. It's a blessing in disguise."
Lu Yurong rolled her eyes at him. "I'd rather not have this fortune."
— —
Chu Li had a huge mansion in Chong Ming Town, it was decorated with a festive atmosphere.
It was noon, and the sun shone brightly on the Chu Estate.
Guests were coming and going, and the entire hall and several side courtyards were filled with people.
All the Public Houses sent people over. Most of them were junior High Dukes or Young Masters from the Public Houses. As Chu Li's reputation grew, the people in the martial arts world started to show him some respect. Disciples from all four major sects came to attend the banquet.
Xue Ling, Su Ru, and Li Yue brought a few scribes and maids to attend. Although it was lively, it was orderly.
Chu Li personally welcomed the guests in front of the main door. He was dressed in a red robe with a pair of golden wings on his head. He was full of joy. He wanted to put on a show until the end.
Fa Yuan brought a few monks with him.
His grey robe did not diminish his elegant demeanor. His brows were sharp and his eyes were bright.
The four middle-aged monks behind him all had high cultivation levels. They were all Grandmasters.
"Congratulations, Brother Chu." Fa Yuan smiled at Chu Li and bowed with pressed palms. "I didn't expect Brother Chu and Miss Lu to get married."
When he and Lu Yurong escorted Chu Li to the Imperial Mausoleum, he had already noticed Lu Yurong's strange thoughts. However, he did not point it out. He also felt that it was impossible for the two of them to be together. They were both too smart. It would be difficult for them to be together.
He never thought that they would really become husband and wife.
Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "I hope it goes smoothly. I don't think we are fated to be together."
He naturally would not tell Fa Yuan the inside story.
Fa Yuan understood the meaning behind his words. He raised his brows and said calmly, "Now that things have come to this, the Emperor should stop, right?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Our Emperor is not someone who can stop."
"Although I am not talented, I will still stand by Brother Chu's side," Fa Yuan said.
Chu Li smiled. "Thank you, monk."
As the two were talking, another group of people came, carrying heavy gifts.
"Chief Chu, congratulations!" The leader of this group of people was an old man with bright eyes. He was a Grandmaster.
"Thank you? Hero. "Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled." Please come in! "
This old man was the top master of Small Goose Hiking Mountain. Chu Li had only met him once.
The old man closed fist saluted and laughed. He did not expect Chu Li to remember him. He was happy and brought the people into the Chu Residence.
Chu Li continued to talk to Fa Yuan. "Fa Yuan, I have become a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain. I am considered a member of the Fu Dynasty. The Tempest Temple can rest assured now, right?"
As a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain, he became a member of the Fu Dynasty. Even if he became the Emperor and was given the title of Enlightened Master, he would occupy the Fu Dynasty's quota. He would not occupy the Ji Dynasty's quota. The Tempest Temple could also rest assured.
Fa Yuan smiled. "Thank you, Brother Chu."
He knew that he could not compete with Chu Li. The temple would send people to weaken Chu Li. He could not stop them and did not want to. Even if he had a profound dharmic base, he would never give up on becoming an Enlightened Master. This concerned the Tempest Temple's fate.
Chu Li shook his head. "We are friends. It's best if we don't kill each other."
"The Emperor did not act appropriately this time. If there are any difficulties, the temple will help," Fa Yuan said.
Chu Li smiled. "Then please give me some good jade talismans."
Fa Yuan nodded slowly. "Alright."
The value of jade talismans did not lie in the jade material, but in the time it took to refine them. Chu Li had the ability to set up formations, but it was not easy to refine formation talismans. It seemed like he wanted to set up a big formation.
Jade talismans were also precious to the Tempest Temple, but compared to Chu Li's favor, they were nothing.
As they spoke, the sound of hooves could be heard. Nine purple-robed riders arrived in front of the Chu Residence.
Many people in the distance recognized them. They were Imperial House Protectors.
Chu Li stared at them with a frown. He shook his head and sighed. "They're finally here!"
Fa Yuan looked at the nine Imperial House Protectors and sighed. "Brother Chu, feel free to do as you please."
Chu Li smiled.
"Is Chu Li here?" The leading middle-aged man raised his voice.
Chu Li fist saluted. "I'm Chu Li."
"We are here on His Majesty's orders. Chu Li will leave immediately to meet His Majesty in Fairy's Capital!" He took out a shining golden scroll from his inner pocket. It was an imperial edict. He held it with both hands and glided down from his horse to Chu Li. He presented it to him.
His upper body did not move, but his feet moved. It was as if he had glided to Chu Li. He said, "Chu Li, receive the edict."
Chu Li looked at him and shook his head. "I'll be getting married in an hour. The nine Protectors have come all the way here. An hour won't make much of a difference. Please forgive me."
"How dare you!" The middle-aged Imperial House Protector said, "Why are you still not receiving the edict?"
Fa Yuan pressed his palms together and bowed. "Why do you have to make things difficult for Brother Chu? We'll be getting married soon. What's the big deal if we depart after that?"
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