Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 393 - 390: Granting a Title

Chu Zhiyuan returned to the Listening Pavilion, bringing the Imperial Decree with him.

Zhu Caifu saw the contents of the decree and exclaimed in surprise, "Miaozhen is granted the title of Princess Jianing?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Princess Jianing of Da Jing."

"This..." Zhu Caifu was stunned.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Mr. Zhu, as Princess Jianing of Da Jing, she naturally doesn’t have to marry me."

"This..." Zhu Caifu had never anticipated such a move.

In this way, Cheng Miaozhen became a princess of both Da Jing and Da Zhen.

An enfeoffed princess is still a princess, enjoying the same treatment and honor as other princesses.

It seems that no other woman has ever become a princess of two dynasties simultaneously.

Unprecedented.

Hence her astonishment and confusion.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Congratulations to the Eighteenth Prince. In addition to the title of princess, the Princess Mansion has been bestowed, just two streets ahead."

This time, it is not an empty gesture, not just in name only.

But a genuine enfeoffment.

With an official princess title, all the treatment of a princess also follows.

There’s not only the Princess Mansion but also a stipend, even a fief, and a guard quota.

When Chu Zhiyuan explained the nuances within, Zhu Caifu marveled, "The Emperor of Da Jing is indeed generous, isn’t he?"

"It’s also a kind of compensation," Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Imperial Grandfather is kind-hearted."

Actually, it was for reputation, to win the people’s favor, to prevent this matter from arousing criticism, and to maintain the prestige of the Imperial Family.

Zhu Caifu repeatedly shook her head, "Truly generous."

She could never have imagined that Cheng Miaozhen would be treated so generously, so favored.

"Mr. Zhu, go and announce the decree first, so that the Eighteenth Prince can be at ease early," Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Zhu Caifu quickly said, "Yes, yes, hurry and make Miaozhen happy, she has been worried sick."

With this decree, marriage became impossible, after all, she is a princess.

Being of the Imperial Family, yet a generation apart, how could marriage be possible; this alliance resolved itself.

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Cheng Miaozhen quietly watched the scroll of the Imperial Decree, her expression calm and unruffled.

Chu Zhiyuan curiously observed her. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Was she really this calm?

Could she really have harbored a death wish?

Or is it because of her mental method of cultivation that she remains unperturbed?

He pondered this while observing her insight.

Zhu Caifu happily said, "Miaozhen, this time you are truly free, no matter how the Emperor tries to pressure, it’s no use anymore!"

Cheng Miaozhen nodded lightly, looking at Chu Zhiyuan, "Thank you, Princely Heir."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "It’s all because of the Imperial Grandfather’s far-sighted wisdom."

Cheng Miaozhen looked toward the direction of the Emperor, clasped her fists, and said, "I must thank the Emperor for his magnanimity, as vast as the sea."

First it was a feigned assassination, then a feigned suicide, each one was a sham.

The normal reaction was from the Emperor of Da Zhen who gave a scolding.

The Emperor of Da Jing, however, not only refrained from retaliation but also enfeoffed her as a princess.

This is repaying resentment with virtue.

Even considering Chu Zhiyuan’s face, such favor seems excessive, doesn’t it?

Moreover, this incidentally undermines Chu Zhiyuan’s face, evidenced by the rumors outside.

The reason why rumors spread so quickly is also because people believe them.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Your Highness need not be concerned, actually, this is also to dispel the marketplace rumors, and it is somewhat to save my face."

"...Princely Heir, I..." Cheng Miaozhen hesitated.

Chu Zhiyuan gestured with a smile, "I understand Your Highness’s meaning and feelings; we are in the same situation."

"...It’s not because you are the Princely Heir," Cheng Miaozhen said softly.

No matter whom she encountered, she would choose like this, never marrying in her lifetime.

It is for cultivation as well as for peace and quiet.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I understand, Your Highness need not feel guilty. Even if Your Highness made no move, I would have stopped the marriage alliance nonetheless. If anything, it saved me some effort."

Zhu Caifu had unknowingly withdrawn to the side, disappearing from sight.

The two beautiful maidservants also retreated.

Only the two of them remained in the small pavilion in the yard.

Chu Zhiyuan looked around, curious. Cheng Miaozhen’s emotions were genuinely stable.

Even just now, she remained as calm as water, without a ripple.

Seemingly unaffected by everything, her mood and resolve unshakeable.

He deduced that this couldn’t be from fostering but arose from her mental cultivation method.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Your Highness, do you plan to stay or return to Da Zhen?"

"...I don’t know yet," Cheng Miaozhen said softly, slightly furrowing her brows and gently shaking her head.

She hadn’t thought she would become a princess of Da Jing, Princess Jianing.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Returning to Da Zhen, you could be by your parents, which should be more reassuring."

Cheng Miaozhen pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan continued, "Staying in Da Jing, it would be more peaceful, though inevitably solitary and cold."

Cheng Miaozhen’s bright eyes shimmered, and she nodded lightly.

Chu Zhiyuan could already see her answer.

She decided to stay.

Preferring a solitary and lonely life, rather than returning to her parents’ side.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head silently.

It seemed she was deeply hurt by them this time, especially by the Emperor.

It is understandable, given the few princesses Da Zhen has, why was she chosen?

How could she not feel anger, hurt, and disappointment?

In her anger, she decided not to return; it’s not unusual.

"Of course, you can move between Da Jing and Da Zhen freely; no one will force you to stay in one place."

"Hmm."

"Actually, spending half the year in Da Jing and half the year in Da Zhen wouldn’t be bad," Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Living alternately in both places keeps things fresh."

Cheng Miaozhen displayed a faint smile, "That is indeed a good idea, just a bit tiring."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Those guards assigned to the Prince Mansion are idle anyway, letting them move about is quite beneficial."

Cheng Miaozhen’s smile was gentle, "I will think it over seriously."

"Then let’s head to the Princess Mansion first; it’s not far from here."

...

Princess Jianing’s Mansion was located two streets south of Prince Qing Mansion Street.

Chu Zhiyuan led them to the Princess Mansion; from this day forth, this mansion belonged to Cheng Miaozhen.

She could choose to live in the Da Zhen Pavilion of the Four Directions Pavilion or reside in the Princess Mansion.

Chu Zhiyuan could tell she intended to stay at the Four Directions Pavilion, having no intention of moving into the Princess Mansion yet.

He vaguely guessed the reason.

She would only move into the Princess Mansion after receiving the news from the Emperor of Da Zhen.

Until then, she wouldn’t move house.

Zhu Caifu marveled at the grandeur of the Princess Mansion, much larger and more imposing than the Princess Mansion in Da Zhen.

Cheng Miaozhen, however, was indifferent, showing little interest in such external things.

Chu Zhiyuan took them on a tour, and after the handover was complete, he took his leave.

Before leaving, he invited Gao Jiuqu to visit his Prince Mansion to study swordsmanship together.

This invitation instantly lifted Gao Jiuqu’s spirits, and he agreed immediately.

Chu Zhiyuan was still determined to lend a hand to Gao Jiuqu, to see how a Grandmaster in Perfection breaks through to Great Grandmaster.

As for whether he would be cultivating a future enemy, a formidable opponent.

Chu Zhiyuan was confident enough.

He believed he could keep up with Gao Jiuqu, even surpass him.

After leaving, on his way back to the mansion, he kept pondering Cheng Miaozhen’s mental method.

The more insight he gained, the more mysterious it seemed.

It seemed to contain the ultimate truths of the universe, one yin, one yang, full of profound complexities.

It not only refines the body but also refines the mind. Such a miracle technique should not be nameless.

When he arrived at Yao Yue Palace, at Yao Yue Peak, he inquired of Elder Yun Qiuhua if he knew of such a miracle technique.

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