[Na: Ji Yan]
[Identity: Third Prince of Dazhou]
[Realm: Mid-stage Human Realm]
[Age: 25]
[Favorability: -100]
Seeing Ji Yan’s favorability, Lu Chen couldn’t help but twitch his lips slightly.
Goodness, is this a case of deep hatred, or what? A negative favorability score, and it’s minus one hundred.
Before Lu Chen could step forward to pay his respects to Ji Yan, he heard Prince Ji Lingxiao say, "Third Brother, I didn’t expect you to co today. I thought you wouldn’t be here, especially since I heard you seem to have an interest in Miss Bai."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen imdiately understood what was going on. No wonder Ji Yan’s favorability towards him was negative; it turned out to be due to a grudge over a woman.
But then again, since Ji Yan dislikes him so much, why did he co today? Could he be here to cause trouble?
Thinking of this possibility, Lu Chen imdiately beca vigilant.
Seeing Ji Lingxiao directly ntion his interest in Bai Qingqing, Ji Yan’s face turned dark. Not many people knew about this matter, but with spies planted in each other’s mansions, it was normal for princes to discover so secrets.
Ji Yan also knew so of Ji Lingxiao’s secrets.
But today is Lu Chen’s wedding day, and for Ji Lingxiao to bring this up now—if anything were to happen to Lu Chen, everyone would undoubtedly suspect him first, given his feelings for Bai Qingqing.
Once he gathered his thoughts, Ji Yan coldly said to Ji Lingxiao, "Elder Brother, today is the wedding day of Master Lu and Miss Bai. It’s best not to make such jokes lightly."
Hearing this, Ji Lingxiao looked at Lu Chen with an awkward smile and said, "Ah, look at , Master Lu. I’m terribly sorry. I just heard this yesterday and accidentally let it slip when I saw the Third Brother. Please forgive ."
"When I return, I will certainly punish those who spread rumors."
Lu Chen said, "It’s nothing. A gentleman is attracted to a fair lady. The Third Highness must think my side concubine is particularly excellent, hence his admiration."
Just as Ji Yan was about to say sothing, the voice of a servant ca again from the door, "Princess Yun’an has arrived!!!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen imdiately said to the princes, "Your Highnesses, please co inside!"
Ji Yan took one last cold glance at Ji Lingxiao and, without saying another word, walked directly inside.
At this mont, Lu Chen ca up to Ji Yunng, smiled, and greeted, "Greetings, Your Highness!"
Ji Yunng acknowledged with a slight nod and then said to Xiao Qi beside her, "Xiao Qi."
Xiao Qi instantly understood Ji Yunng’s intention and presented the wooden box to Lu Chen. Ji Yunng then said to Lu Chen, "This is the Heavenly Soul New Year Fruit. It can suppress spiritual evil and extend the lifespan of spirit martial artists."
Hearing this, Lu Chen knew this Heavenly Soul New Year Fruit was ant for his father, the Prince.
The congratulatory gifts from Princess Mansion were already sent earlier, so this was an independent gift. It seed Ji Yunng intended to make an alliance with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
As a seasoned veteran, Lu Chen instantly judged what Ji Yunng wanted to do next. Ji Yunng was rely a princess with shallow influence, and as Dazhou never had an Empress before, Ji Yunng had to expand her power if she wished to ascend to that position.
Though Zhen Nan Prince Manor had declined, a lean cal is still bigger than a horse. The manor still holds so influence in the south. So Ji Yunng aims to garner the support of the southern aristocratic families by aligning with Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Lu Chen’s lips curled slightly. Initially, he thought Ji Yunng’s talent was too high, and as a princess, it wouldn’t be easy to ally with her. But now, it seed it wasn’t that difficult.
As long as Ji Yunng sought sothing from Zhen Nan Prince Manor, he could use this to continue fostering their relationship.
After taking the wooden box from Xiao Qi, Lu Chen said to Ji Yunng, "Thank you, Your Highness, for this precious gift. Our Zhen Nan Prince Manor will surely rember this kindness."
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Ji Yunng felt there was more to his words, as if he understood her intentions. So he deliberately emphasized the gratitude.
But isn’t Lu Chen rely a profligate son? Can he truly discern her intentions?
Lu Chen then continued, "Your Highness, please co inside!"
Ji Yunng didn’t think much of it and walked inside. Soon, other princes and princesses arrived at Zhen Nan Prince Manor as well.
The wedding feast of Lu Chen and Bai Qingqing went on without any incidents; only the First Prince teased the Third Prince briefly at the start. Once Prince Zhen Nan appeared, neither the princes nor the dignitaries and noble families of the Capital city spoke rashly again.
However, although nothing was said on the surface, seeing the death qi emanating from Prince Zhen Nan stirred various thoughts in people’s minds.
Not only did Ji Yunng want to draw in the southern forces, but other princes also had their eyes on the southern aristocratic families. If Zhen Nan Prince Manor fell, scattering its influence, they could divide and conquer its territories.
After the wedding feast ended, Lu Chen rushed to the bridal chamber, eager to verify whether the system had provided any rewards.
Moreover, he was particularly curious about what rewards the system would offer and whether Bai Qingqing’s first-night reward had refreshed.
During their ti in the Burial Furnace, he and Bai Qingqing had been intimate countless tis. If he were to be with Bai Qingqing again and receive the initial rewards, it would indicate that the system might have nothing to do with him and could be soone else’s sche.
Upon entering the bridal chamber, a maid brought in the Jade Scale and poured nuptial wine for them.
Lu Chen glanced at the two maids in the room, then slightly furrowed his brows.
[Na: Blood Ten]
[Identity: Assassin from Blood Cloud Tower]
[Realm: Mid-stage Human Realm]
[Age: 37]
[Favorability: 0]
Seeing that one of the maids was an assassin, Lu Chen thought to himself, could it be that Third Prince Ji Yan sent soone to cause trouble?
Lu Chen imdiately said to the two maids, "You may leave; I can handle this myself."
Saying this, Lu Chen picked up the wine cup and approached Bai Qingqing, saying as he walked, "My dear wife, it’s ti for us to drink the nuptial wine."
At this mont, Lu Chen noticed that the assassin nad Blood Ten hadn’t left and asked with a dark face, "Why haven’t you left yet?"
Upon hearing this, Blood Ten felt anxious. The employer’s task required seeing Lu Chen drink the wine and ensuring no harm ca to Lu Chen.
But if Lu Chen asked her to leave, how could she confirm that he drank the wine and that her task was fulfilled?
Despite her unwillingness, Blood Ten dared not show it. She then said, "Yes, Master Lu."
After speaking, Blood Ten exited the room and closed the door behind her.
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