Chapter 2202: Chapter 1892: Our Zhen Nan Prince Manor Will Never Forget This Kindness

[Name: Ji Yan]

[Identity: Third Prince of Dazhou]

[Realm: Mid-stage Human Realm]

[Age: 25]

[Favorability: -100]

Seeing Ji Yan’s favorability, Lu Chen couldn’t help but twitch his lips slightly.

Goodness, is this a case of deep hatred, or what? A negative favorability score, and it’s minus one hundred.

Before Lu Chen could step forward to pay his respects to Ji Yan, he heard Prince Ji Lingxiao say, "Third Brother, I didn’t expect you to come today. I thought you wouldn’t be here, especially since I heard you seem to have an interest in Miss Bai."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately understood what was going on. No wonder Ji Yan’s favorability towards him was negative; it turned out to be due to a grudge over a woman.

But then again, since Ji Yan dislikes him so much, why did he come today? Could he be here to cause trouble?

Thinking of this possibility, Lu Chen immediately became vigilant.

Seeing Ji Lingxiao directly mention his interest in Bai Qingqing, Ji Yan’s face turned dark. Not many people knew about this matter, but with spies planted in each other’s mansions, it was normal for princes to discover some secrets.

Ji Yan also knew some of Ji Lingxiao’s secrets.

But today is Lu Chen’s wedding day, and for Ji Lingxiao to bring this up now—if anything were to happen to Lu Chen, everyone would undoubtedly suspect him first, given his feelings for Bai Qingqing.

Once he gathered his thoughts, Ji Yan coldly said to Ji Lingxiao, "Elder Brother, today is the wedding day of Master Lu and Miss Bai. It’s best not to make such jokes lightly."

Hearing this, Ji Lingxiao looked at Lu Chen with an awkward smile and said, "Ah, look at me, Master Lu. I’m terribly sorry. I just heard this yesterday and accidentally let it slip when I saw the Third Brother. Please forgive me."

"When I return, I will certainly punish those who spread rumors."

Lu Chen said, "It’s nothing. A gentleman is attracted to a fair lady. The Third Highness must think my side concubine is particularly excellent, hence his admiration."

Just as Ji Yan was about to say something, the voice of a servant came again from the door, "Princess Yun’an has arrived!!!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately said to the princes, "Your Highnesses, please come inside!"

Ji Yan took one last cold glance at Ji Lingxiao and, without saying another word, walked directly inside.

At this moment, Lu Chen came up to Ji Yunmeng, smiled, and greeted, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Ji Yunmeng acknowledged with a slight nod and then said to Xiao Qi beside her, "Xiao Qi."

Xiao Qi instantly understood Ji Yunmeng’s intention and presented the wooden box to Lu Chen. Ji Yunmeng then said to Lu Chen, "This is the Heavenly Soul New Year Fruit. It can suppress spiritual evil and extend the lifespan of spirit martial artists."

Hearing this, Lu Chen knew this Heavenly Soul New Year Fruit was meant for his father, the Prince.

The congratulatory gifts from Princess Mansion were already sent earlier, so this was an independent gift. It seemed Ji Yunmeng intended to make an alliance with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

As a seasoned veteran, Lu Chen instantly judged what Ji Yunmeng wanted to do next. Ji Yunmeng was merely a princess with shallow influence, and as Dazhou never had an Empress before, Ji Yunmeng had to expand her power if she wished to ascend to that position.

Though Zhen Nan Prince Manor had declined, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. The manor still holds some influence in the south. So Ji Yunmeng aims to garner the support of the southern aristocratic families by aligning with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.

Lu Chen’s lips curled slightly. Initially, he thought Ji Yunmeng’s talent was too high, and as a princess, it wouldn’t be easy to ally with her. But now, it seemed it wasn’t that difficult.

As long as Ji Yunmeng sought something from Zhen Nan Prince Manor, he could use this to continue fostering their relationship.

After taking the wooden box from Xiao Qi, Lu Chen said to Ji Yunmeng, "Thank you, Your Highness, for this precious gift. Our Zhen Nan Prince Manor will surely remember this kindness."

Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Ji Yunmeng felt there was more to his words, as if he understood her intentions. So he deliberately emphasized the gratitude.

But isn’t Lu Chen merely a profligate son? Can he truly discern her intentions?

Lu Chen then continued, "Your Highness, please come inside!"

Ji Yunmeng didn’t think much of it and walked inside. Soon, other princes and princesses arrived at Zhen Nan Prince Manor as well.

The wedding feast of Lu Chen and Bai Qingqing went on without any incidents; only the First Prince teased the Third Prince briefly at the start. Once Prince Zhen Nan appeared, neither the princes nor the dignitaries and noble families of the Capital city spoke rashly again.

However, although nothing was said on the surface, seeing the death qi emanating from Prince Zhen Nan stirred various thoughts in people’s minds.

Not only did Ji Yunmeng want to draw in the southern forces, but other princes also had their eyes on the southern aristocratic families. If Zhen Nan Prince Manor fell, scattering its influence, they could divide and conquer its territories.

After the wedding feast ended, Lu Chen rushed to the bridal chamber, eager to verify whether the system had provided any rewards.

Moreover, he was particularly curious about what rewards the system would offer and whether Bai Qingqing’s first-night reward had refreshed.

During their time in the Burial Furnace, he and Bai Qingqing had been intimate countless times. If he were to be with Bai Qingqing again and receive the initial rewards, it would indicate that the system might have nothing to do with him and could be someone else’s scheme.

Upon entering the bridal chamber, a maid brought in the Jade Scale and poured nuptial wine for them.

Lu Chen glanced at the two maids in the room, then slightly furrowed his brows.

[Name: Blood Ten]

[Identity: Assassin from Blood Cloud Tower]

[Realm: Mid-stage Human Realm]

[Age: 37]

[Favorability: 0]

Seeing that one of the maids was an assassin, Lu Chen thought to himself, could it be that Third Prince Ji Yan sent someone to cause trouble?

Lu Chen immediately said to the two maids, "You may leave; I can handle this myself."

Saying this, Lu Chen picked up the wine cup and approached Bai Qingqing, saying as he walked, "My dear wife, it’s time for us to drink the nuptial wine."

At this moment, Lu Chen noticed that the assassin named Blood Ten hadn’t left and asked with a dark face, "Why haven’t you left yet?"

Upon hearing this, Blood Ten felt anxious. The employer’s task required seeing Lu Chen drink the wine and ensuring no harm came to Lu Chen.

But if Lu Chen asked her to leave, how could she confirm that he drank the wine and that her task was fulfilled?

Despite her unwillingness, Blood Ten dared not show it. She then said, "Yes, Master Lu."

After speaking, Blood Ten exited the room and closed the door behind her.