On the way out of Ziyuan Palace, Chen Rui fell into deep thought.
Veronica asked him to leave the Longhuang Empire because the return of "Arthur", the prince, would cause some kind of obstacles and put "Arthur" in danger?
When Chen Rui told Veronica his true feelings about 'Arthur' without reservation, he keenly captured the slightest hint of emotional fluctuations with his peak telepathy power.
That's... fear.
Veronica is actually scared.
Veronica, who is at the national level, is afraid of Arthur, whose superficial strength is not even at the Demon King level?
It shouldn't have anything to do with strength, but the heart.
Her heart seemed to be frozen, so cold that it could isolate everything, but she was afraid of the kind of sincerity that could melt the coldness. This state was somewhat similar to Isabella's back then.
This kind of fluctuation is only fleeting, and soon returns to silence. Chen Rui will definitely not give up just like this. Whether it is to find out the truth or for the perfection of his mood, he will get close to that frozen heart again.
.
No matter what the truth is, Chen Rui will make every effort to try to "save" her. For this, he has made various psychological preparations, including giving her final relief.
"Your Highness Arthur!" The voice of the guard at the door of Ziyuan Palace interrupted Chen Rui's thoughts, "Your Majesty has an order, please go to the side hall to discuss matters."
Chen Rui nodded and walked towards the side hall of the palace.
When we were in the corridor, two people happened to walk across from us, one of whom was the second prince Garfield.
Garfield was talking and laughing with the man next to him before, but when he saw Chen Rui, his face suddenly turned cold.
"Second Emperor Brother." Chen Rui greeted him with a smile on his face.
"Brother Arthur." Garfield forced a smile, "You have been very popular recently. The entire empire is talking about Huanglong wine."
"This is thanks to the Second Emperor Brother for taking care of Jin Yao's territory over the years, especially when he left. He took great pains."
This was an obvious irony. Garfield couldn't help but snorted coldly. The dirty tricks he left when handing over the Jinyao Territory only highlighted Arthur's extraordinary talents. The current development trend of the Jinyao Territory far exceeded
The extent of his operation for seven years can be seen at a glance.
The atmosphere was a little tense for a moment, and then the handsome purple-haired man on the side spoke in time: "Proyo Kulvich has met His Highness the Third Highness."
This name made Chen Rui raise his eyebrows. Proyo was the eldest son of Chamoski, the director of the Military Academy. He was the deputy commander of the Dragon Scale Legion, an upstart in the imperial military, and the biological sister of "Arthur"'s mother, Princess Fei'er.
's fiancé.
Fei'er had a very good impression on Chen Rui, especially the special sense of intimacy. Jinyao territory is adjacent to the imperial capital. However, it is at least a day's journey from Jinyao City to Yerodisha, and in just two months
, Fei'er has come to Jinyao's territory no less than ten times. Even when the territory was in the most "difficult" time, the princess even used her own private money to help her brother.
"It turns out that General Proyo, I heard that you have just returned from Donglin Fortress? Nice to meet you." Chen Rui nodded to Proyo: "Unfortunately, I have to go to see His Majesty now. Let's get together again next time we have a chance.
"
Proyo laughed and said, "I have heard about the reputation of Huanglong wine all the way from Donglin Fortress to the imperial capital. Now that His Highness the Third Prince has spoken, he must go to Jinyao Territory to have a drink. I hope His Highness will not be stingy then."
"Welcome." Chen Rui glanced at Garfield. "As for some people, please don't humiliate yourself."
After saying that, he walked straight forward without even looking at the livid Garfield.
In the side hall, Chen Rui met Emperor Rex.
"Did you go to Ziyuan Palace just now?"
"Yes."
"You seem to have been a little busy lately? Is there nothing to do in your territory?"
"It's okay." Chen Rui nodded, "The development of the territory is very good now. You don't need to worry too much for the time being."
"Are you showing off?"
"Yes." Chen Rui's answer was somewhat surprising: "If you don't even have the capital to show off, you are not worthy of standing in front of His Majesty."
Emperor Rex's eyes narrowed slightly: "I don't know whether I should appreciate or hate your self-confidence, but excessive self-confidence is pride, and your achievements are still insignificant. In other words, you are far from being proud."
"I know." Chen Rui smiled faintly, "These are indeed insignificant, or they are just a warm-up. I believe the real show will be staged soon."
To be fair, not even Emperor Rex himself or any other talent in the empire could achieve these "achievements" such as Huanglong Wine, auctions, and the rapid pacification and development of Jinyao territory, and these are just
Warm up?
Emperor Rex raised his eyebrows. After seven years, this son has really changed completely. Whether it is his words or actions, they are completely unexpected and almost... out of control.
As a father, I feel a little relieved, but for Emperor Long Huang, who is used to controlling everything, it is more than a relief.
"Very good, I'm looking forward to your real good show." Emperor Rex nodded and changed his tone, "I called you here today for another matter. I wanted to send someone to the territory to inform you that you are here just in time.
I will tell you face to face when I get to the palace. The news of your return has spread throughout the human world, including our largest ally, the Lan Yao Empire. Your marriage to the Pearl Princess Lambis has been delayed for seven years, and it should be concluded.
A happy ending. The last time you disappeared before the engagement ceremony, according to royal etiquette, you must complete this ceremony first. Therefore, before the 20th of next month, you have to rush to the Lan Yao Empire to hold the ceremony with Princess Lanbisi.
The engagement ceremony will be held, and then, Princess Lambis will be welcomed back to the empire to get married."
"Go to Lanyao Empire to get engaged? Then return to China to get married?" Chen Rui was surprised and asked deliberately, "Can I refuse?"
Emperor Rex glanced at him: "What do you think?"
"I have a condition."
Emperor Rex snorted coldly: "You are not qualified to negotiate terms now."
"I have." Chen Rui's words were filled with undoubted determination. Although the strength he currently displayed was only at the "soldier level", and Emperor Rex's strength was at the peak of the saint level, as soon as these two words were spoken,
Even the emperor could not help but feel trembling.
Emperor Rex took a deep breath and stopped worrying about the qualifications: "Veronica?"
Chen Rui changed his mind and asked: "No? Didn't His Majesty say that anyone can be a bargaining chip?"
Emperor Rex's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he shook his head with certainty: "You are not qualified for trading, my son."
Son? Not a prince? Chen Rui showed a strange look: "It's surprising. My Majesty, in my opinion, she is just a poor victim. She has no value anymore. She died suddenly due to illness, disappeared and other reasons.
This deal can be realized. However, judging from His Majesty's determination, it seems that he would rather give me the Dragon Riders... no, even the Holy Light robe, than let Veronica go with me?"
The real focus of these words is not Veronica, but the Holy Light Robe used as a "metaphor".
Emperor Rex did not have too much suspicion, he just sneered: "No matter what you are, your qualifications are far from enough... However, if you are really interested in the legion, I can consider putting you in a certain fortress.
Practice for a while.”
"It's just a metaphor. My hobby is internal affairs, and I have no interest in the military for the time being." Chen Rui spread his hands to express his lack of love, "I'd better go back to the territory first. Today is the third, and next month is the twentieth... Only
It’s been a month and a half. I need to think about some things seriously.”
"It shouldn't be some kind of clumsy plan to escape from marriage or pretend to be sick."
"How could it be? Your Majesty underestimates me," Chen Rui shrugged, "But to be honest, this marriage happened too quickly. I am not mentally prepared at all. Can I..."
Emperor Rex immediately interrupted: "No! The Long Huang Empire and the Lan Yao Empire have been preparing for seven years! As for you, there is no need to prepare anything now, and don't try to delay it, it's impossible even for a day!"
"What if I want to accumulate some trading chips before then?"
"Your intelligence and attention seem to have been foolishly diverted." Emperor Rex said coldly: "I don't care what plans or deals you have, you must go to the Lan Yao Empire this time. I will send Proyo
You will be accompanied by the elites of the Dragon Scale Legion to escort you there, and there must be no accidents!
"Okay, Your Majesty, if it is your order." Chen Rui sighed and agreed.
He had no particular resistance to going to the Lan Yao Empire to attend the engagement ceremony, because the Lan Yao Empire's sacred relics for the country were his goal, and the ambitious Princess Pearl had met him several times.
He is an old "friend", and I believe there will be common "topics" by then. The elf master Fenoa invited him to the Emerald Forest Sea last time when he was free, saying that he had something to give away, and he could drop by on the way this time.
"Lanyao Empire must cheer up for this trip! You represent the face of the entire Longhuang Empire. It can be seen that you have almost forgotten all the court etiquette. I will send someone to teach you. As for the engagement gift...
As a master of weapon making, I believe that you don’t need to worry about my father, you can go back to your territory now, just go back!"
Chen Rui bowed and frowned a little.
As a bargaining chip, Veronica seems to have been placed in a very high position by Emperor Rex, specifically targeting him, Arthur?
The most troublesome thing is that although the wedding date to Lanbisi was expected, it came too fast.
At this time, there was still one and a half months before the engagement date in Lan Yao Empire. If he went directly to the teleportation formation, it would take at least half a month on the road, so he would have less than a month left.
Chen Rui's original plan was to first promote rice wine, and then use the rice wine to promote magic games and ancillary products, Magic Phone, and gradually expand to the entire human world. After completion, he would use this as a bargaining chip to have a showdown with Emperor Rex and obtain the Holy Spirit of the Longhuang Empire.
Light Robe, while handling Veronica's affairs, and then heading to the Lanyao Empire to get the Holy Grail. The final destination is the most difficult mission location - the Holy Mountain of Light.
It is very likely that we will encounter a fierce battle or even face a powerful enemy like Michael again in the Holy Mountain, but at that time, we have no worries. All we have to do is take Tiffany away and understand the origin of creation. It doesn’t matter even if it is exposed. So, what’s ahead?
All matters must be handled properly.
Now that the wedding is going to be held so soon, it completely disrupts his plan. The promotion of magic games is no better than rice wine. He needs to build "base stations" piece by piece. With Jin Yao's territory and the current influence of "Arthur", if he wants to be in the
It is rapidly spreading throughout the human world, and one month is not enough.