87: Chu Huang’s pursuit!

The next day.

Meng Changzhong informed Chu Yun of the news and explained the seriousness of the situation.

Chu Yun naturally agreed, even asking Meng Changzhong to tell his Imperial Father to rest assured while overcoming the Five Declines of Heaven and Man.

His Revered Master would definitely arrive before then!

By that time, if the Empress Faction dared to make a move, they would only face a dead end.

...

Ninth Princes Mansion.

Chu Yun was currently sitting in a garden pavilion, enjoying tea and flowers with the Heavenly Demoness and Meng Ruxue.

These days, he hadn't worried about editing points or editing backgrounds.

Because he knew better than anyone else.

This quiet period was a rare period of enjoyment for him.

In nine days, when his Imperial Father entered Imperial Ancestral Mountain, by then, even if he didn't want to earn editing points, others would bring their lives to him.

Therefore, if he didn't enjoy this peaceful period, he would truly be letting himself down.

However, just as Chu Yun was chatting and playing with the two women, Luo Feng walked over: "Your Highness, the Second Prince has arrived."

Chu Yun's expression was calm, almost as if it was expected: "Commander Luo, bring him over."

"Yes." Luo Feng immediately went.

"Chu Huang... I've met him a few times. His temperament is far superior to Chu Rong and those others. Before you returned, he was almost the only one among the younger generation of the entire Great Xia who caught my eye."

"However, his personality is very calm, and he doesn't crave imperial power. Instead, he places more importance on Cultivating." Meng Ruxue sat beside him, sharing her impression.

"If he can catch Ru Xue's eye, then I'm even more eager to meet my Second Brother." Chu Yun smiled expectantly.

Not long after, Luo Feng led a handsome and majestic man, who walked steadily towards Chu Yun.

"Your Highness, this is the Second Prince." Luo Feng introduced.

Chu Yun immediately stood up and smiled: "Chu Yun, it's a pleasure to meet you, Second Brother."

"Ninth Brother, there's no need for such formality."

"As early as the border, I had heard a little about Ninth Brother."

"Meeting for the first time today, Ninth Brother's temperament is outstanding, truly extraordinary." Chu Huang's attitude was very good, he smiled faintly on his composed face.

"Second Brother, you flatter me."

"I heard that Second Brother returned safely from the border, and I am very happy about that."

"Come, Second Brother, please sit." Chu Yun also welcomed him with a smile.

"Good."

After Chu Huang sat down, his gaze fell on Meng Ruxue: "I didn't expect Young Miss Meng to be here. My apologies."

"Second Prince, you are too polite." Meng Ruxue nodded elegantly.

"Ninth Brother, then who is this lady?"

Chu Huang turned to look at the Heavenly Demoness.

Chu Yun explained: "Second Brother, this is my beloved wife, Yu Qingxin."

"Including Ru Xue, both of them are my wives."

As soon as Chu Yun said this, Chu Huang's expression was instantly shocked, his gaze constantly sweeping over the two women.

Seeing that they did not refute, Chu Huang couldn't help but exclaim: "So that's how it is."

"Ninth Brother, you truly have good fortune!"

"To have two virtuous wives with such stunning beauty, it truly makes others envious."

Chu Yun laughed heartily, then said: "Let's not talk about these things."

"Second Brother, you came to see me today. I imagine it's not just to chat, is it?"

Chu Yun's words also served to completely introduce the main topic.

Chu Huang's smile remained on his face, and he continued: "Ninth Brother is clever."

"I came today, primarily, because I want to cooperate with Ninth Brother."

"How does Second Brother wish to cooperate?" Chu Yun asked.

"Although we are not from the same mother, we share a Bloodline, so Second Brother will not beat around the bush with you."

"Your struggle with the Crown Prince for imperial power is already an open secret."

"I don't know the current situation."

"But, Second Brother can help you. All I need is for you, Ninth Brother, to give me Lan Ji's head after you are firmly seated on the throne. Your Elder brother will do everything in his power to help you ascend to the imperial throne!" Chu Huang said with an extremely serious expression.

Indeed, this was largely consistent with what he had in mind.

How could his Second Brother not harbor hatred towards Lan Ji?

In fact, his resentment was probably even greater than his own!

The hatred for a murdered mother is irreconcilable!

That Chu Huang could endure for so many years was enough to show his determination for revenge!

"Second Brother, to be honest."

"I can completely agree to your condition."

"In fact, you'll be able to achieve this wish very soon."

"But I want to ask Second Brother."

"Do you truly have no ambition for the imperial throne?"

Chu Yun's eyes were fixed on Chu Huang's expression, and the two women's eyes were as well.

Chu Yun's words were meant to probe Chu Huang's ambition.

If there was even a slight hint of insincerity, Chu Yun would certainly not trust him.

But, upon hearing this, Chu Huang fearlessly shook his head and smiled, saying calmly: "Ninth Brother, I understand what you're thinking."

"You think, being in the Imperial Family, how could one not be tempted by the position of Emperor? After all, all living beings have desires."

"Indeed! I also have desires."

"But my desires have never been for power, identity, or status."

"What I yearn for, what I pursue, is the Great Dao!"

"The end of that Dao is where I am truly captivated. As for what emperor or Son of Heaven, in my opinion, they are merely shackles."

"If you are not at ease, I can make a Dao oath that I will never be the Crown Prince of Great Xia in this life!"

Chu Huang's answer was very upright. If Chu Yun were to continue questioning him, it would instead be Chu Yun who was being ignorant.

"Second Brother!"

"Between us brothers, why is there a need for this?!"

"I trust you!"

"As for other things, there's no need to say more!"

Chu Yun also appeared very forthright at this moment.

The two looked at each other, then both smiled.

A gentleman's friendship, a sincere exchange of hearts, everything was unspoken!

...

Chu Huang stayed at Chu Yun's Prince's Residence for half a day, telling Chu Yun many things, before finally leaving.

Chu Huang, at the border, had not been without arrangements!

For instance, among the Empress Faction, the leaders of some forces had already been secretly controlled by him.

And from that, he had obtained specific information.

Within nine days, all the major experts within the Empress Faction would arrive at the Imperial City.

They were all Venerable-level cultivators who had come secretly, as for the Disciples and even Elders of their respective Sects, none of them had moved!

No other reason!

Because the Empress did not need them!

This also meant that the Empress still held military power within this Imperial City!

...

Another three days passed. During these days, the Imperial City grew increasingly silent, reaching a level of eerie tranquility.

Misty Rain Tower, on the rooftop.

Xu Nian stood alone on a hall made of purple-gold glazed tiles, and spoke to the air in front of him: "Tower Revered Master, a message has come from the General Tower."

"That Sword Cultivator, known as invincible among his peers, after leaving a Secret Realm in the Divine Continent Pure Land, has now appeared in the Hundred Dynasty Land."

"And according to the direction of the teleportation array he used, his destination might be Great Xia, or several Imperial Dynasties adjacent to Great Xia."

"The General Tower' intention is that if he needs anything, our branch towers should do their utmost to satisfy him."

"If there's anything we can't do, we can directly appeal to the General Tower, and the General Tower will handle it."