Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 917 - 913: Sowing Discord

PS: I made some modifications in the previous Chapter.

"Yes." Fu Zheng nodded lightly, "Your Highness, should I make the first move to clear them out?"

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at her.

Fu Zheng chuckled, "I think I can kill a few of them."

Her Moon Soul Sword Scripture realm was getting deeper, and its power was even more astonishing.

Especially her ability to conceal her aura; at night, merging with the moon shadow, she was almost impossible to detect.

At that time, hidden within the moon shadow, she could deliver a sudden strike, a guaranteed kill.

Even if these experts have Protective Treasure Robes, they may not be effective.

The tip of her sword didn’t target the torso, but instead vital points like the center of the eyebrows or the back of the head.

Plus her sword speed was incredibly fast, almost unavoidable unless they possess extraordinary movement techniques or have highly accurate premonitions to hope to dodge.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "Don’t stir up unnecessary trouble."

Fu Zheng hummed, "Your Highness, I’m just annoyed. Yuanzhen is too vile, daring to kill Your Highness."

Chu Zhiyuan said slowly, "One plan after another, layered and interconnected, it indeed is troublesome."

Previously underestimated him and Yuanzhen. Clearly, the purpose of this substitute is not just to be eliminated, but involves other schemes.

Preliminary estimation, this substitute is likely intended to perish together with me.

If it’s only this substitute alone, it’s impossible to achieve that; my movement technique is fast.

But what if combined with experts from Tianya Sword Sect and Miao Yin Sword Sect together?

But this is just my speculation; there’s no way to confirm it, so I can’t kill them directly yet.

Fu Zheng was eager, "Your Highness, are you really going to let them go like this?"

Her sword was stirring within its scabbard, itching to kill now.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s first avoid this great wedding, then talk. After the wedding, they must return."

"To Yuanzhen to kill them?" Fu Zheng’s spirit was lifted.

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, "On the way, or to Yuanzhen, both are possible."

"Yes!" Fu Zheng said excitedly, "I shall protect Your Highness."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "I will enter Tongtian Pavilion, no need for protection."

Fu Zheng laughed, "Being able to enter Tongtian Pavilion again, that’s the best."

"First, go deliver a message," said Chu Zhiyuan. "Let the Third Prince, Eldest Prince, and Second Prince know, ... and also Princess Yuanzhen Thirteen."

"Yes."

——

Four Directions Pavilion

Yuanzhen Courtyard

The Thirteenth Princess Cheng Ruoxi was strolling slowly in the small courtyard, her beautiful face solemn.

Just then, a little maid floated in and reported, "Your Highness, the Twelfth Prince Consort sent someone over requesting a meeting."

"Who is it?"

"That Fu Zheng."

"Let her in."

"Yes."

Fu Zheng soon came in gracefully, with a charming smile, she clasped her hands in salute, "Greetings, Thirteenth Prince."

Cheng Ruoxi said lightly, "What is the Prince Consort’s business?"

"Your Highness sent me to apologize, as Your Highness will enter Tongtian Pavilion to retreat and may not be able to attend the Princess and Third Prince’s wedding."

"Retreat?" Cheng Ruoxi frowned.

Fu Zheng nodded, "My Master has felt insight in his cultivation, can’t be delayed."

Cheng Ruoxi chuckled lightly, "Hmm, compared to a wedding, cultivation is naturally more important."

Fu Zheng sensed her sarcastic tone and was silently indignant, laughing, "My Master said, his status is special, attending this wedding is more harmful than beneficial."

Cheng Ruoxi frowned.

Fu Zheng said, "Perhaps you are unaware of Fifth Prince’s plan."

"What plan?"

"You would have to ask the Fifth Prince," Fu Zheng shook her head gently, laughing, "I shall take my leave."

Cheng Ruoxi frowned and said, "Does the Prince Consort know something?"

Fu Zheng just shook her head and smiled, clasped her hands in salute, and exited the small courtyard.

Cheng Ruoxi frowned, her beautiful face gradually sank.

The little maid beside her whispered, "Your Highness, is she talking nonsense?... Does she mean the Twelfth Prince Consort is avoiding attention?"

"Seems so," Cheng Ruoxi said coldly, "Request Fifth Brother to come."

"Yes."

...

Cheng Yunzheng entered the small courtyard with a cold face, impatiently said, "Thirteenth Sister, I’m cultivating, what’s the matter?"

Cheng Ruoxi waved her hand.

Everyone around, including the maids and guards, retreated.

The small courtyard instantly became extremely quiet, as if a pin could be heard dropping.

Cheng Yunzheng frowned and looked at her, puzzled.

"I originally didn’t want to ask about this." Cheng Ruoxi said slowly, "But there’s a premise, don’t make a mess of my wedding."

Cheng Yunzheng remained silent.

Cheng Ruoxi said sternly, "Fifth Brother, you wouldn’t want to cause chaos at the wedding, right?"

Cheng Yunzheng shook his head, "Rest assured, I won’t disrupt your wedding."

Cheng Ruoxi coldly laughed.

She immediately saw through Cheng Yunzheng’s subtle change in expression.

As expected, he was planning to make a move during her wedding.

She said coldly, "This is targeting Chu Liezhao, isn’t it?"

Cheng Yunzheng shook his head, "Thirteenth Sister, your wedding is approaching, it’s inevitable to have wild thoughts, put your mind at ease."

Cheng Ruoxi said, "Other than you, is anyone else making a move?"

Cheng Yunzheng shook his head, sighed, "Thirteenth Sister, you are too suspicious."

Cheng Ruoxi said coldly, "Fifth Brother, you haven’t received the news, have you? Chu Liezhao is about to enter Tongtian Pavilion for retreat and won’t be attending the wedding."

"Hmm—?!" Cheng Yunzheng’s face changed.

Cheng Ruoxi’s beautiful face turned icy cold.

Cheng Yunzheng’s change of expression proved Chu Zhiyuan’s prediction was correct.

She became furious, her bright eyes blazing.

Cheng Yunzheng shook his head, "That Chu Liezhao really doesn’t care about you, Thirteenth Sister!"

"He sent someone specifically to apologize," Cheng Ruoxi said coldly, "If not for me, at least for the Third Prince, he had to avoid making the wedding a farce by not attending."

Cheng Yunzheng’s expression returned to indifference, "Thirteenth Sister, you’re overestimating him."

Cheng Ruoxi sneered, "You’re really my good Fifth Brother!... Father knows this too, doesn’t he?"

Cheng Yunzheng shook his head, "Day in and day out with your wild thoughts, I’m leaving first, I still need to cultivate."

Cheng Ruoxi’s face became icy, her heart surged with anger.

Father doesn’t care about his daughter’s life or death, truly a good Father!

Her fury mixed with disheartenment, her eyes blazing like fire, she glared at his back until his figure vanished.

——

Thirteenth Prince Consort Mansion

In the morning, Chu Zhiyuan was about to set off when Eldest Prince, Li Cunren, came over.

The two were conversing in the pavilion of his small courtyard.

Watching the green bamboo rustling, Li Cunren put down the tea cup, "Brother-in-law, are you really going into Tongtian Pavilion for retreat and not attending Third Brother’s wedding?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Cunren frowned, "What’s the reason?"

At a glance, he saw there was something more.

"... Cultivation has reached an important stage and indeed requires retreat," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Li Cunren snorted, "You represent the Twelfth Sister, how can you not attend?"

Chu Zhiyuan’s identity was different, he could represent Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan was Third Prince’s full sibling, the closest person.

With Li Miaotan in retreat, naturally he represented Li Miaotan, and if he didn’t attend, it would be a notable absence.

Li Cunren knew Chu Zhiyuan wouldn’t overlook this, so there must be a reason.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Eldest Brother, my identity is sensitive, if there’s any incident at the wedding, it would inevitably attract unwarranted attention."

"Avoiding suspicion?" Li Cunren was doubtful.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Better to avoid it."

Li Cunren pondered, "Mother might not be happy, and Third Brother will be displeased."

Chu Zhiyuan gave a slight smile, "Sometimes unavoidable harm is the lesser evil."

Li Cunren sighed helplessly, "Sometimes a simple matter becomes unbelievably complex."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Even with strong cultivation, one is still bound by it."

"Alright, then I’ll agree with you, I’ll try to persuade Third Brother."

"Thank you, Eldest Brother." Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands and showed a grateful smile.