Chapter 146

Duanmu Xue couldn’t help thinking, “Back then, Father didn’t agree with Che to marry into Zhuque and even wanted to attack Zhuque. In the end, it was because Che went on a hunger strike that Father had to agree. Eventually, Father not only abolished Che’s position as the crown prince but also cut off the relationship with Che.

“Now, Xi only has shed a few drops of tears. Father not only agrees with her to marry into Baihu but also reserves her position as the crown princess. Evidently, he loves Xi so much.”

Huangfu Che’s dark eyes were moist with tears. Of course he was happy that Xi could be so much loved by her grandpa. Besides, he also felt pitiful for his father. In a patriarchal empire like Qinglong, it was definitely not an easy thing to reserve Xi’s position as the crown princess. His father would have to deal with quite some trouble when he went back.

Xuanyuan Lie was surprised. He didn’t expect that the emperor of the Qinglong Empire would reserve Duanmu Xi’s position as the crown princess. As an emperor, he certainly knew how hard it was. While admiring the old emperor, he also attached more importance to this future daughter-in-law.

Neither did Xuanyuan Mo expect that the emperor would love her so much that he should even reserve her position as the crown princess.

After dealing with the matter of the Qinglong Empire, Duanmu Xi turned to look at Duanmu Xue and Huangfu Che.

Although she was the only daughter of the empress of Zhuque, her cousins and the officials would have problems with her still being the crown princess after she married into Baihu.

Meeting Duanmu Xi’s gaze, Duanmu Xue smiled, “What? Even your grandpa doesn’t abolish your position as the crown princess. Do you think your mother is so much inferior to your grandpa?”

Even her father-in-law insisted on reserving Xi’s position as the crown princess by all means, let alone her. If she couldn’t deal with such a trivial thing, she shouldn’t be the empress of Zhuque!

“Mother…” Hearing that, Duanmu Xi immediately shed tears.

When she saw that Duanmu Xi was about to shed tears again, her dark purple eyes glistened with pity. She immediately changed the topic, “Alas. Xi finally saw us. I thought she could only see her grandpa!”

Although she said the jealous words, her tone contained no jealousy at all.

Huangfu Che and Duanmu Xue had been married for many years. Of course, he knew what she meant so he chimed in naturally, “You are right. As long as Father is around, Xi just never sees us. I’m so hurtful!”

Amidst saying this, Huangfu Che covered his chest and acted as if he were sad.

Their cooperative performance made all the people present burst out laughing. The atmosphere became a lot more lively.

Duanmu Xi also laughed and then looked at Huangfu Che with a flush, refuting, “Father… I didn’t.”

Seeing that Duanmu Xi laughed, Huangfu Che let out a sigh of relief and continued bantering, “You did! Not only the two of us but also everyone saw that.”

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi blushed even more and still insisted, “I didn’t only see Grandpa. I just…just…”

She couldn’t come up with an excuse to defend herself and then turned to Huangfu Cang, holding his arm and saying like a kid, “Grandpa, look at them. They all bully me.”

Hearing that, Huangfu Cang patted the back of Duanmu Xi’s hand with laughter and said, “Okay. Okay. I will teach them a lesson later.”

The others just burst into laughter again.

While the atmosphere in the room was happy, a guard walked inside and reported, “Your Majesty, two strange old men are outside the imperial palace, claiming to meet Crown Princess of Zhuque.”

Everyone just looked at Duanmu Xi in confusion. She also blinked her eyes and had no idea whom the guard was referring to.

Xuanyuan Lie looked at the guard and asked, “Did they reveal their names?”

Hearing the question, the guard immediately replied, “One of them proclaims himself the chief elder of the Refining Pharmacists’ Guild and the other one the president of the Shengjin Academy.” Just because their names were too famous, he didn’t dare to take them lightly so he hurriedly came to report on it.

Everyone present was surprised to hear that. The chief elder of the Refining Pharmacists’ Guild and the president of the Shengjin Academy were both legendary figures! They were great masters of mystery whom ordinary people couldn’t meet randomly! Why did they come here to meet Xi all of a sudden?

The guard suddenly thought of something and then added, “Those two old men are followed by a woman in black.”

They were her masters. They must be her three masters. Duanmu Xi came to her senses and then rushed outside happily.

The others also followed her outside.

No sooner had they arrived at the gate of the hall than they saw an old man in white and the other old man in cyan outside, who looked extraordinary just in terms of their temperament. There was also a woman in black standing next to them. Cold as the woman looked, she was very beautiful.

“Why… Why did they come in?” The guard was shocked to see the three of them. While he came to report on their arrival, they were still outside the imperial palace. However, they were outside the imperial study now.

Seeing the guard’s surprised countenance, Xuanyuan Lie frowned, “Are they the people you mentioned?”

Hearing that, the guard immediately bowed and said, “Yes, they are.”

The guard’s words made them look at the three people outside the hall again. The imperial palace was strictly guarded but they could come here without disturbing any guard. Evidently, their cultivation levels were incredibly high.

“Masters.” Duanmu Xi saw the three people outside the hall and immediately rushed forward merrily.

“Xi.” Upon seeing Duanmu Xi, Situ Kong immediately cracked a smile and ran to Duanmu Xi.

“Xi.” Nalan Xi was a bit more reserved than Situ Kong but judging from the slightly lifted corner of his mouth and the affection in his eyes, he was clearly very happy.

“Xi.” The moment Mei Luo saw Duanmu Xi, her face was no longer cold. She smiled faintly with her beautiful eyes full of affection too.

“Chief Master, Second Master, Third Master, why are you here?” Seeing the three masters, Duanmu Xi wore a big smile.

Hearing how Duanmu Xi addressed them, the others were all shocked.

These three people were Xi’s masters. Unexpectedly, Xi had such three capable masters.

“My precious disciple is getting married. How can I not come?” Situ Kong said.

After glimpsing Xuanyuan Mo who stood nearby, Situ Kong had an inspiration and said, “Not only I but also the old chaps of the Refining Pharmacists’ Guild have come. They claim to cheer for you.”

Xuanyuan Mo’s eyes slightly flickered and his eyebrows were knitted. He had a feeling that these people were so familiar. He seemed to know them but he just couldn’t call to mind where he had seen them.

To cheer for her? Duanmu Xi’s mouth twitched. Chief Master was being too exaggerating. She was getting married, not fighting. She didn’t need anyone to cheer for her!

More cold sweat stood out on Xuanyuan Lie’s forehead. Oh no, his future daughter-in-law’s backing was really tough! He mustn’t offend her. Her backing included the emperor of the Qinglong Empire, the empress of the Zhuque Empire, the chief elder of the Refining Pharmacists’ Guild and the president of the Shengjin Academy. Otherwise, he would be in big trouble if any one of them came to stand up for her.

Situ Kong’s words immediately pleased Huangfu Cang. The latter walked to Duanmu Xi and stared at Situ Kong and the others, saying, “Xi, who are they? Why don’t you introduce them to us?”

Duanmu Xi patted her head grinningly, “I’m so happy to see the three masters that I forgot that.”

“Sure. I’ll introduce them to you. They are my masters. Chief Master mainly teaches me medicine refining, Second Master teaches me mysterious Qi and Third Master teaches me spiritual magic,” Duanmu Xi pointed at Situ Kong, Nalan Xi and Mei Luo and introduced them to all.

The three of them were also quite cooperative. They all nodded and greeted Huangfu Cang and the others.

After introducing the three masters, Duanmu Xi started to introduce the others.

“This is my grandpa, these are my parents, and this is Snow’s father.”

Likewise, they greeted Situ Kong and the others and nodded.

Xuanyuan Mo was a bit confused not to hear Duanmu Xi introduce him when he heard Situ Kong say, “Mo, don’t you know me today?”

Xuanyuan Mo slightly frowned. Situ Kong called him Mo and appeared rather familiar with him. Did they know each other? He also felt that they were familiar but he just couldn’t recall where they had met before.

Seeing Xuanyuan Mo’s strange eyes, Situ Kong turned to look at Duanmu Xi in confusion and said, “Xi, what’s wrong with Mo? Why does he look so weird?”

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi became depressed and then forced a smile, “Masters, Grandpa, Father, Mother, you must all be tired. Why don’t you come with me to the Yingyue Palace for a rest?”

Situ Kong heard that and then took a strange look at Xuanyuan Mo. Then, he nodded.

Seeing the scene, Xuanyuan Lie also went forward and said, “Yeah. You’ve traveled a long journey. You must be tired. Please come to the Yingyue Palace for a rest. I will hold a welcome feast for you in the Huwei Hall.”

Hearing that, Nalan Xi waved his hand and said, “The welcome feast won’t be necessary. Xi is getting married tomorrow. She should rest well tonight.”

Hearing Nalan Xi’s words, the others all nodded to show their consent.

Hearing that, Xuanyuan Lie was taken aback and immediately said, “You are right. I’m too thoughtless. Let’s have a family dinner in the Yingyue Palace tonight then.”

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi slightly bowed to Xuanyuan Lie and said, “Thank you. I will take them to the Yingyue Palace first.”

Duanmu Xi took a glance at Xuanyuan Mo and then ushered a group of people to the Yingyue Palace.

“Xi, a lot of disciples of the Shengjin Academy have come to attend your wedding!”

“Many disciples? Who are they?”

“Xue Luochen, Yue Ruye, Feng Xifan and the others all have come to Baihu.”

“Really? Where are they now?”

“Of course. If it were not for those kids holding us back, we could have arrived yesterday.”

“They are in an inn outside the palace. They will come to attend your wedding tomorrow. You will see them by then.”

Their voices went farther and farther away. Staring at them going away, Xuanyuan Mo stood in situ, lost in thought.