Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 804: Chapter 800: Proposal

Li Yuzhen slowly said: ”It still requires Your Highness to speak with the Court.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: ”We need to trouble the Princess to come forward.”

The Phoenix Dynasty is turning a blind eye, not stopping the Demon Clan experts from entering.

Regardless of their intention, the consequences are extremely serious.

The destruction of that family ahead was because the house was a hiding place for Demon Clan experts.

If the Court remains indifferent, such situations will continue to occur.

The ultimate consequence might all fall on him, all blaming him.

Perhaps in the eyes of the Court, the death of one or two families is insignificant.

But for ordinary people, it is a matter of life and death fear.

This fear will spread rapidly, and in their helplessness towards the Court, they will vent their anger on him.

Fu Zheng solemnly said: ”Your Highness, it is too dangerous.”

She felt a lingering fear.

The assassination just now, if it were someone else, would be nearly impossible to evade.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled lightly: ”This time it failed, next time will be more fierce.”

He could foresee the next attempt would be much fiercer.

Fortunately, they were all exterminated, both the Soul Pearl and the Soul Light were swallowed by him.

So they still cannot grasp his details, might assume he has powerful assistance.

They won’t realize his Qinggong is peerless.

Fu Zheng solemnly said: ”We must actively eliminate them, can’t wait for them to act.”

”Let’s go, continue.” Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Let’s sweep away all the Demon Clan in the city.”

”Yes, sweep them away!” Fu Zheng snorted.

——

A round Bright Moon shone clear.

The soft glow spread everywhere, illuminating the entire Phoenix Dynasty.

The Twelfth Princess Mansion was brightly lit, yet appeared tranquil.

Li Miaotan sat quietly by the stone table in the small pavilion.

Several lanterns lit the pavilion as if it were daytime.

She wore a snow-white gauze robe, her skin like White Jade, a warm luster faintly flowed.

Fan Yaohui and Fan Yuxuan stood in front of her, their expressions tense.

”Sigh...” Li Miaotan opened her delicate lips slightly, sighed softly.

When Li Yuzhen entered the small courtyard, this was the scene she saw.

She came closer: ”Your Highness.”

”Is it over?” Li Miaotan asked.

Li Yuzhen slowly nodded: ”We combed through the Imperial City, exterminated nearly a hundred Demon Clan members.”

”Sigh!” Li Miaotan gently shook her head: ”A hundred!”

”Your Highness,” Li Yuzhen said, ”If it weren’t seen with our own eyes, it’s hard to believe so many Demon Clan experts infiltrated our city!”

Fan Yaohui sneered: ”So what’s Fengtian Palace doing? Are they intentionally condoning the Demon Clan?!”

”Brother!” Fan Yuxuan scolded.

Fan Yaohui said: ”I really can’t hold it back without saying it, Fengtian Palace has gone too far!”

”Big—Brother—!” Fan Yuxuan hurriedly interrupted him, chiding: ”Don’t say nonsense!”

”If they dare to do it, others have every right to criticize!” Fan Yaohui huffed defiantly.

Li Yuzhen softly said: ”Your Highness, is the Court just going to allow these Demon Clan experts to continue coming in to assassinate the Prince Consort?”

Fan Yaohui angrily exclaimed: ”Doing so, the whole world will laugh!”

Li Miaotan’s jade-like face was indifferent, expressionless and silent.

Li Yuzhen said: ”Your Highness, maybe it’s time to talk to the Emperor?”

Li Miaotan glanced at her.

Li Yuzhen said: ”The Emperor should know, but we ought to speak up, right?”

The attitude that should be shown must be shown.

Your Highness still holds some influence over the Emperor, if she strongly objects, the Emperor will consider it.

Li Yuchun suddenly floated in: ”Your Highness, the Second Prince is here.”

Li Miaotan lightly furrowed her phoenix brows.

Li Yuzhen sighed: ”He must have heard the news.”

Although conducted quietly, two incidents occurred in bustling areas, alarming the surroundings, not only the Second Prince but also the Eldest and Third Princes probably heard the news.

”Then let’s see him.” Li Miaotan said: ”Let the Second Brother come directly over.”

”Yes.” Li Yuchun responded softly and left lightly.

”What’s the Second Prince coming for?” Fan Yaohui frowned and said: ”Nothing good I’m sure!”

”Brother!” Fan Yuxuan shook her head helplessly: ”Say less.”

”Am I wrong?” Fan Yaohui huffed: ”No gain without pain.”

Li Miaotan softly said: ”The Second Brother’s actions always seek fame and profit, whether to win a good name or gain benefits, let’s just listen.”

Li Yuzhen said: ”The Second Prince should know Your Highness’s injury condition, right?”

”Hmm, they all know.” Li Miaotan said: ”Perhaps he’s coming to see if I’m going to die.”

”Your Highness!” Li Yuzhen quickly spoke.

Li Miaotan chuckled lightly: ”Don’t worry, I won’t die so easily.”

Li Yuzhen looked at her reproachfully.

...

Footsteps echoed, Li Yuchun led the way at the front, followed by two people.

Leading was a middle-aged man, burly and tall, with a lion nose and tiger eyes, robust and mighty.

Behind him was a eunuch in a red robe, white-faced and beardless, silent, easily overlooked.

The middle-aged valiant man had a warm smile on his face, and upon entering the courtyard, he clasped his fists and laughed: ”Twelfth Sister!”

Li Miaotan rose and returned the gesture, lightly responded: ”Second Brother.”

”How is Twelfth Sister’s health?”

”Neither dead nor alive, worse than death.”

”What kind of words are these, as long as you live, there’s hope!”

”Is Second Brother here to check if I’m dead?”

”Haha... Twelfth Sister, your little mouth is sharp, even injured it doesn’t lose its sharpness.”

”Does Second Brother really care about my life or death?”

”We share blood, how could I not care for your safety!” Second Prince Li Jingyi frowned displeasedly: ”What kind of person do you take me for!”

”There’s no one clearer than me on what kind of person Second Brother is.” Li Miaotan’s expression remained indifferent, slowly said: ”Nothing comes without a reason, if Second Brother has anything to say, just say it!”

”Sigh...” Li Jingyi helplessly shook his head: ”Twelfth Sister, you misunderstand me deeply!”

”If Second Brother doesn’t speak, I’ll go inside to rest.”

”Alright, alright,” Li Jingyi waved his hand, said: ”I’m here to congratulate Twelfth Sister.”

”On what?” Li Miaotan calmly asked: ”Congratulate me on my imminent death? Finally relieved, enjoying great tranquility and joy?”

”Enough, Twelfth Sister, my true heart, I just found out today, the Prince Consort you chose is such an extraordinary person.”

”Second Brother heard the news?”

”Earlier I wondered why Father chose such a Prince Consort for you, now I see, Father indeed has keen foresight!”

”Didn’t Second Brother always want to ruin this marriage?”

”Ah! That was because I felt Twelfth Sister was being mistreated, shouldn’t be paired with such a useless person!... Who knew this Prince Consort was a Bright Pearl covered in dust, forgive my poor judgment, Twelfth Sister, don’t be offended!”

”What news did Second Brother receive?”

”Twelfth Sister’s Prince Consort is viciously slaughtering Demon Clan experts inside the Imperial City, truly remarkable! ”

”The Demon Clan wants to ruin this marriage, after attempting to assassinate me, they’re going to kill him too.”

”Those little demons!”

”Does Second Brother have a way to stop their assassination attempts?”

”...Can’t think of one, sigh—!” Li Cunyi pondered and sighed: ”Only Fengtian Palace can deal with them, but they only follow Father’s orders, we can’t control them.”

”Seems relying on oneself is the only way.”

”With just Twelfth Sister’s Prince Consort?” Li Cunyi said: ”Can’t handle it alone, right?”

”Must do our best to struggle, it’s not like we should wait and die, right?”

”This is the Imperial City, not the Demon World!” Li Cunyi huffed: ”I’ll tell Big Brother, we’ll both propose to Father, to deploy Fengtian Palace for sweeping the Demon Clan experts!”

”...Thank you, Second Brother!” Li Miaotan thoughtfully gazed at him.

Li Cunyi laughed: ”Twelfth Sister, don’t look at me like this, no matter what, I’m your Second Brother... besides, against those little demons, everyone should work together, never hinder each other!”

”Second Brother indeed understands the true meaning of justice.” Li Miaotan showed a smile.

Li Cunyi chuckled: ”Twelfth Sister, it’s not easy to get your smile!”

”Second Brother acts justly, naturally I won’t greet with a cold face.”

”How about inviting your Prince Consort over to meet?” Li Cunyi laughed: ”I’d like to see this hero.”