Chapter 181 Requirements
His original relaxed smile slowly faded.
Xiao Ruoling smiled and said: "What's wrong?"
"It seems that this saint is going to have a good fight."
"Hmm -?" Xiao Ruoling blinked her deep and bright eyes.
Xiao Zhiyuan's attitude has undergone a fundamental change.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "If it weren't for the Taiyin Great Form Refining, how could we let it go if we had such a miraculous skill?!"
"But..."
"It's only ten years. We are still young. Is it worth it to trade ten years for hundreds of years of life?"
If Xiao Ruoling can become a grand master, that's fine. If he can't become a grand master, then his longevity will be far inferior to his own.
Once you practice this great taiyin exercise, you can keep up with yourself, and you can stay young forever.
In exchange for ten years, what a beautiful thing?
"But..." Xiao Ruoling hesitated.
"Yu Jing is only a thousand miles away from Yao Yue Palace. It only takes me half a day to ride the divine dragon horse. I come and go very quickly. The disciples of Yao Yue Palace cannot enter Yu Jing. It's not like I can't go to Yao Yue Palace."
Xiao Ruoling blinked her eyes.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "We either separate or postpone the wedding for ten years, but what we get in return is eternal youth and long life. It's so worth it!"
Nowadays, it is very convenient to come to Duke Anguo's Mansion. You can come here at your leisure. It takes half a day to invite the Moon Palace. If you really care about the person you like, it is actually not much trouble.
Xiao Ruoling hesitated.
She really didn't want to be this saint.
Going to secret places is fun, and secret places are like treasures, waiting to be explored by yourself.
If you can invite the Saint of the Moon Palace, then forget it.
The Saint of the Moon Palace has no attraction to her.
The more you lack something, the more you long for it.
To outsiders, Yao Yuegong seemed mysterious, powerful and had a high status, but in her eyes, he was not that dazzling and she just regarded him as a martial arts master.
After all, she belongs to the Duke's mansion.
The Saint of Yaoyue Palace is under the palace master and has great power, but as the young lady of the Duke's Palace, she is in charge of the entire Duke's Palace, so she has no shortage of power.
She felt that the reputation and status of the Saint of Yaoyue Palace were not as good as her, the Crown Princess.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Since the opportunity has come to you, then try your best to avoid regrets in the future."
"...Okay." Seeing him like this, Xiao Ruoling could only agree reluctantly.
Chu Zhiyuan thought for a while: "Since there is a competition, we must prepare well... Starting from tomorrow, I will come over every afternoon and we will practice swordsmanship."
"Okay." Xiao Ruoling reluctantly agreed.
——
Early the next morning, he continued to practice at the Mingwu Hall, went to the Rites Yamen to do the rituals, and then went to his new house to practice.
By the time of lunch, Bai Ningshuang had already returned from the palace.
After eating, Chu Zhiyuan said: "Mother, I have something to say to you."
"What are you talking about?" Bai Ningshuang said, "Do you want me to pass it on to the empress immediately?"
"Yes."
"Tell me." Bai Ningshuang said.
Chu Yi and Chu Minghou both looked over.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "I would like to ask the emperor to send the Great Master of Song Dynasty to protect Ruoling secretly."
"Huh——?" All three of them were surprised.
This request was extremely strange and abrupt.
The grand master secretly protects her, and this kind of treatment is not available to ordinary people. Not to mention the crown prince, even the prince does not have this kind of treatment.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Just tell the empress."
"Yuan'er, what's going on? Why do you want the Grand Master to protect Ruo Ling? Is Ruo Ling in danger?"
"That's right, brother, what's the danger to Sister Xiao?"
"She wants to go out."
"What to do?"
"Go to Yao Yue Palace and see if you can become the saint of Yao Yue Palace."
"... Yuan'er, what nonsense are you talking about!" Bai Ningshuang said angrily: "What's going on?"
"Mother, let's talk about this later. Let me tell you this first."
"...Okay." Bai Ningshuang saw that Chu Zhiyuan's expression was a little serious, so she said no more, agreed and left.
She has always been resolute and decisive, and she does whatever comes to her mind.
After Bai Ningshuang left, Chu Yi pulled him and insisted on asking questions.
Chu Zhiyuan reluctantly followed her to Wanqingyuan.
Flowers and exotic grasses were everywhere, so beautiful that it was no wonder she stayed here and didn't want to go out.
This is indeed a peaceful world without the distractions of the worldly world.
Sometimes I think about it, Chu Yi’s life is truly beautiful.
You don't need to pay too much attention to it, just immerse yourself in your own world. You have parents and elder brother who love you, you have fine clothes and fine food, and you play with flowers and plants. The fulfilling day passes quickly.
Now I am practicing kung fu again, and my friend Li Suyue comes over to keep me company.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard the little maid outside reporting that Miss Li was here. So Chu Yi ran out to meet Li Suyue.
Li Suyue came in, wearing a dark green Luo shirt, looking soft and tender. When she saw Chu Zhiyuan there, she immediately blushed.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Little sister, since Suyue is here, I won't disturb you."
He was about to get up and leave, but was pulled back by Chu Yi: "Brother, Sister Suyue is here, I won't delay you to talk, just hurry up if you want to get down to business!"
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "This matter has not been resolved yet, we have to wait and see."
Chu Yi held him back and refused to let him go: "Let's talk about it first if there is no result."
Chu Zhiyuan looked at her little hands helplessly: "Okay, let go, I said that's it."
Chu Yi hurriedly let go of her little hand, and took advantage of the situation to help Chu Zhiyuan straighten his clothes, and said with a smile: "Brother, we are all ears."
Chu Zhiyuan said: "It's a long story."
"Then just say it slowly, don't be in a hurry." When Chu Yi heard this, she suddenly became very interested and hurriedly asked the little maid to bring tea, snacks and fruits.
While stuffing fruits for Li Suyue, he offered tea to Chu Zhiyuan. He took a sip himself, leisurely and contentedly, and looked at Chu Zhiyuan, wanting to listen to what Chu Zhiyuan said.
Seeing her like this, Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "This story starts with Ruo Ling's martial arts practice. She secretly worshiped Empress Xigong as her teacher."
"Ah——?" Chu Yi said in surprise: "Sister Xiao is actually a martial arts practitioner? Has she practiced martial arts?"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded and smiled: "I am innately perfect and I am about to become a master."
If you become a master, you are not qualified to become a saint.
"Isn't it right?" Chu Yi said in surprise: "Sister Xiao doesn't know martial arts? Sister Suyue, right?"
"This..." Li Suyue did not dare to look at Chu Zhiyuan, only stared at Chu Yi and spoke softly: "It seems that there are some miraculous skills in the martial arts that can cover the breath without being discovered, and it must be hidden deep into the air. I must have practiced this Plant a miracle.”
"Oh——!" Chu Yi said hurriedly: "What then?"
Chu Zhiyuan said: "The Empress of the West Palace invited the Yue Palace, so Ruo Ling also invited the disciples of the Yue Palace."
"Yaoyue Palace..." Chu Yi looked at Li Suyue.
Li Suyue frowned slightly and said softly: "Yaoyue Palace is one of the four major demon sects, and it is in harmony with the imperial court."
Chu Yi said: "One of the four major demon sects...the demon sect?"
Li Suyue hurriedly said: "The Demon Sect is different from the Evil Sect. It's not that they are evil, but that they do not act within the law and do whatever they want. It is also because of their transcendent status. In short, Yaoyue Palace is extremely powerful."
"Then what?"
"A while ago, the Saint of the Moon Palace was invited to step down and a new Saint should be selected. Ruoling obeyed his master's orders and went to run for the election."
"Inviting a saint from the Moon Palace?" Li Suyue said in surprise: "It's incredible to invite a saint from the Moon Palace!"
Chu Yi looked at her hurriedly.
Li Suyue said: "The saint of Yao Yue Palace is the second person in Yao Yue Palace, only under the palace owner. However, the palace owner rarely manages affairs and mostly stays in seclusion. The saint handles most of the affairs of Yao Yue Palace... This is me Listen to what Master said.”
"Then if I become a saint, can I still marry you, my eldest brother?"
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Then we can only wait until the saint is removed from the position. Of course, it also depends on whether the saint can be selected. It may not be possible."
"What if you are chosen, you won't be able to get married?"
"Well, saints can't get married."
"How long will it take for the saint to be removed from her position?"
"Ten years."
"Brother, you are twenty now, and you will be thirty in ten years. If my mother knew this, she would have been hit by a bolt from the blue." Chu Yi looked at him sympathetically: "My mother will definitely go crazy, brother, just watch. Do it.”
"Tell me, little sister, you will naturally help."
"I can't help!"
"If Ling can't help herself and Empress Xigong gives the order, what can she do?"
Put the responsibility on Empress Xigong and everything will be fine.
It's not a case of passing the blame, it was originally her fault.
"...too."
"You tell mother in advance." Chu Zhiyuan said.
"Okay." Chu Yi sighed: "The most pitiable thing is Sister Xiao, who actually wants to be a saint at a critical moment."
She didn't think the Saint of Yueyue Palace was that important, she thought she was far inferior to the Crown Princess.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded in agreement.
If there is no Taiyin refining, the saint is indeed not that important. At most, it will add a halo to Xiao Ruoling.
Not so now.
"Brother, you are so pitiful. The princess you are about to marry has flown away." Chu Yi giggled and said, "It will take ten years for you to marry back to your home."
"You can't sit in this position of saintess just because you want to. It depends on God's will." Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.
"Sister Xiao is so beautiful, how could she not choose a saint?" Chu Yi said.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "This is not just about beauty."
"Sister Xiao is not only beautiful and unparalleled, she is also smart, and she is also in charge of the Duke's palace. Who can compare with her?"
"...If I really want to choose one, I won't miss ten years, so I can concentrate on practicing martial arts."
"Mom must be so anxious that she jumps on her feet." Chu Yi stuck out her tongue.
Chu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
This side needs to fool the past, at least lay a good foundation, and the most important thing is to calm Bai Ningshuang's anger and prevent her from causing trouble.
Bai Ningshuang's temper is really getting angry, and she will definitely go to the emperor to make trouble.
(End of chapter)