Chapter 172 - The eldest Princess and Emperor Sheng Wen’s meeting at the soothing Lake

“I know.” Xiao ran responded. He put on his clothes and washed up. He felt a little more awake. Looking at the sky, the storm had stopped. The sun shone after the rain, and rainbows hung in the sky. It was like a dream. “It finally stopped.” Xiao ran said. He went out. The two of them rushed towards the divine sword guards. On the way, Xiao Zhou could not help but ask,”my aunt did not return last night. Did she spend the night at your place?” Pausing for a moment, he seemed to be considering his words as he carefully probed. “Brother Xiao, you’re so tired. Tell me the truth, did something happen between you two? Do something beyond the relationship of friends?” Xiao ran gave him a kick.”Go back and ask your aunt!” It was the divine sword guards ‘turn. Daoist priest Xuan Yang’s injuries had already recovered, and he was waiting in the courtyard with Shen Yiming. “They’re here. ” Shen Yiming said. “I didn’t sleep well last night, so I just caught up on some sleep this morning.” Xiao ran said. “I heard from Xiao Zhou that her aunt went to look for you. Did she spend the night at your place?” Xiao ran’s expression was ugly as he glared at Xiao Zhou fiercely. Xiao Zhou shrunk his neck and hurriedly took a few steps back to maintain a safe distance. Shen Yiming got down to business.”Vice Sword Master Qin informed me just now. He wants you to prepare. At twoo’ clock in the afternoon, bring the eldest Princess to the soothing Lake and wait for someone there.” “Are you sure?” Xiao ran frowned. “This is the document.” Shen Yiming passed the document over. He took the document and flipped it open. There was a Jade seal on the document, and the contents were the same as what he had said, but the words were more abundant. He closed the document. Pointing in the direction of the palace, she asked,”is it him?” “It should be! Other than him, no one else has such great power. ” Shen Yiming nodded. “Alright! I’m going to the Imperial prison now. ” “Go back and prepare first. We’ll be there soon.” Shen Yiming said. They arrived at the Imperial prison. This place was already cordoned off, and the guards were several times stronger than before. There were many unfamiliar faces, many of whom had high cultivation. After verifying his identity, Xiao ran went straight to purgatory. He stopped at the eldest princess’s place, opened the cell door, and walked in. “You just got promoted and you can’t help but want to share it with someone?” The eldest Princess teased. “You’re well-informed. Don’t tell me you don’t know?” Xiao ran retorted. The eldest Princess tidied up some of her hair and placed it behind her back. She said with a complicated expression,””I don’t want to see him.” “You know that if he wants to see you, you can’t hide.” “This is also the helplessness of being born in the royal family.” The eldest Princess sighed. “Why did he look for you this time?” Xiao ran was curious. “The ceremony of worship is in two days, it should be about this.” “Weren’t you locked up in Inferno hell? You can participate in the sacrificial ceremony?” Xiao ran was puzzled. “My status is clear. As the eldest Princess, I’m the most respected person in the royal family besides him. Do you think I should attend such a big event like the sacrificial ceremony?” The eldest Princess rolled her eyes. “Yes.” Xiao ran nodded. The Grand Princess took out the White Lotus cakes from the lunchbox and placed them on the table. She pointed at the White Lotus cakes and said,”these were just sent over. They’re still warm.” Xiao ran didn’t stand on ceremony and took the White Lotus cake to eat. After a while. The sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. Xiao ran stood up.”Someone’s here.” The eldest princess’s temperament changed. She was unapproachable, cold, and wooden. She kept people at arm’s length, and a huge pressure spread out, making it hard for people to breathe. Little Zhou rushed in from outside and gave a fist salute.””Your Highness!” The eldest Princess didn’t seem to see him and just sat there coldly. Xiao Zhou was not annoyed. He pulled Xiao ran to the side and said in a low voice,””Brother Xiao, everything is ready outside. The Lord wants you to bring the eldest Princess over.” “You go to the main hall first, I’ll be there in a bit.” Xiao ran said. “Yes.” Xiao Zhou responded and left. Looking at her and thinking of her previous appearance, Xiao ran wanted to laugh.”You’re good at acting.” The eldest Princess broke through his defense and glared at him, thinking,”I’m only like this in front of you.” She put on the bamboo hat at the side and covered her beautiful face. Then, she stood up from the chair and walked outside. Xiao ran locked the cell door and followed behind her. They arrived at the hall on the first floor. The higher-ups of the divine sword guards had all arrived, as well as the people from the palace. The person leading them was eunuch Zhu. Seeing that the eldest Princess had arrived, he bowed respectfully.”Greetings, Your Highness!” “Yes.” The eldest Princess coldly replied. “Let’s go!” Eunuch Zhu ordered. A group of people escorted “her” out of the Imperial prison, got into the carriage, and rushed to the soothing Lake. On the way. Xia luoran rushed over and got into the carriage. Then, there was a quarrel in the carriage, and then it was quiet again. Everyone pretended not to hear him. They arrived at the soothing Lake. The huge Lake had already been cordoned off. The Imperial martial guards and the sacred martial division were standing guard outside. Inside, there were also the experts that Emperor Sheng Wen had brought along, as well as the Dragon blood Warriors. The eldest Princess and Xia luoran alighted from the carriage, and eunuch Zhu led them inside. Xiao ran and the others were also in charge of guarding the perimeter. When they patrolled a place and saw that there were not many people around, Xiao Zhou was puzzled. He lowered his voice and asked,””If your Majesty wants to see the eldest Princess, why don’t you go to the Imperial prison?” “Ominous.” Little Zhou thought about it and agreed with him. He asked again,”then we can meet her in the palace!” “She’s a guilty person, and cultivating a forbidden technique is of great importance. If she enters the palace, I’m afraid she’ll attract criticism. ” Xiao ran said. “The imperial family is so troublesome, even a meeting is taboo. You’ve mobilized so many people to such a far place. ” Xiao ran gave him a kick.”If anyone else hears you, you won’t be able to leave in one piece.” He continued to patrol his area. By the lake. Emperor Sheng Wen was wearing a Black Dragon robe. With his hands behind his back, he looked at the calm water. When she heard the footsteps behind her, she didn’t turn around and said with a complicated expression,”you’re here!” The eldest Princess walked to his side and stopped. Her face hidden under the veil was also looking at the water surface. Under the reflection of the sun, the water was sparkling and rippling.”How many years has it been? we can actually still stand here.” Emperor Sheng Wen sighed as if he was reminded of his past.”It’s been ten years, including today.” She turned around and looked at the eldest Princess seriously.”Elder sister, how are you doing now?” The elder Princess was still looking at the water as if he didn’t exist. Just like what she had said in the Imperial prison, her gentleness would only bloom for one person. “If you’re trying to persuade me to give up my cultivation, you’d better not say anything.” “You’re afraid I can’t protect you?” Emperor Sheng Wen asked. The eldest Princess shook her head.”We are all adults now. We are no longer innocent like before. Everyone has their own path to walk. Since you have made your choice, don’t regret it.” “I’ve been writing until now. I’m about to break down. Rong Xiaobai squinted. When he gets up, I’ll write another two chapters for today. Please give me monthly votes, please support me, please follow me!