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Chapter 188 Undercurrent surging
These past two days, Gu Yuchuan has been thoroughly investigating and hasn't gone out casually. After all, this isn't their territory, and even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. Besides, he's not a powerful dragon, so naturally he's being extremely careful.
However, Wang Ruoxin had gone out on a mission to the capital to avenge the Hu family. Naturally, she couldn't prioritize safety like Gu Yuchuan. But perhaps her luck had turned, and she actually met the Crown Prince and piqued his interest in her. This was already a good start.
Soon, the day of the demon race's arrival arrived. From afar, a majestic flying boat could be seen appearing overhead. This flying boat sailed into the capital city. Sure enough, it was the right thing to do. The face of a Venerable One could not be allowed to be stopped like this, especially a female Venerable One. Everyone knew that women often valued face more. If you offended a female Venerable One today, your future days might not be peaceful. This was all the wisdom of our ancestors.
The emperor of the Dayong Dynasty even came out to greet him personally. After all, the Dayong Dynasty only had this one Nascent Soul stage expert, whose cultivation was similar to that of the Fox Immortal. It would be inappropriate to send someone else.
This was also the first time Gu Yuchuan had seen the Crown Prince. Right next to the Emperor, the Crown Prince was also at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. He looked very composed. Although he wasn't particularly handsome, the aura that came with his high position gave him a touch of otherworldly elegance, making him quite a handsome man.
Gu Yuchuan could see clearly that Wang Ruoxin's eyes were constantly glancing at him. It seemed that this fox demon was indeed skilled at winning people's hearts. However, he wondered if she could secure a rank for her. To compete with the Marquis of Champion, the status of a mere palace maid of the Crown Prince was far from enough. At the very least, she needed to be addressed as "Your Majesty" by outsiders to earn his respect.
After the emperor invited the fox spirit out, he began the socializing: "Fox spirit, it's been a few years since we last met. You are as charming as ever. I have prepared a welcome banquet for you in the palace. Let's go in and chat."
Fox Fairy Que shook his head: "Thank you for your hospitality, but we are exhausted from our journey and will be preparing for battle tomorrow, so it is really inappropriate for us to attend the banquet. Let them rest well. We will skip the banquet and meet them at the drawing of lots tomorrow. Take them to their lodgings."
The emperor was losing face. In the Great Yong Dynasty, his personal will was absolute, and no one could defy it. However, the fox spirit completely disregarded him and even went against him. But since they were now cooperating, there was nothing he could do. Besides, what the fox spirit said was not wrong.
At this moment, a refined-looking middle-aged man stepped forward. He was the emperor's third son, Prince Zhao: "Fox Immortal Venerable, Father, it was your fault for not handling things properly. I did not expect that there would be such a long and tiring journey. Please punish me, Father."
After someone offered a way out, things naturally changed. The emperor immediately ordered someone to take them to Anlefang. Gu Yuchuan had originally planned to pay his respects to the Fox Immortal Venerable, but as soon as he arrived, the Fox Immortal's maidservant saw that Gu Yuchuan had already arrived and did not let him in, saying that the Fox Immortal Venerable exempted everyone from paying their respects and that he should go back and rest well to prepare for tomorrow's lottery and the first round of battle.
It seems that while the Fox Fairy Venerable pretends to be indifferent to everything, she is actually very nervous inside. After all, this is the first test of peace between humans and demons. Whoever gains the upper hand will have a different meaning. Since the Demon Venerable is not here, she is in charge and cannot afford to lose face.
Gu Yuchuan returned to his room and found Wang Ruoxin waiting for him. She was very happy, which meant something had happened.
"So happy? Is the Crown Prince planning to bring you into the palace?"
She nodded heavily: "Today, I told the Crown Prince about my background, eight parts true and two parts false. After the Crown Prince heard that my enemy was the Marquis of Champion, he treated me even better. You know, the Marquis of Champion is a man of King Zhao, and he carries a lot of weight. King Zhao is currently vying with the Crown Prince for the throne. The current Emperor has already considered abdicating the throne, and the handling of those political affairs has affected his cultivation."
As Gu Yuchuan processed the information, he nodded. So that's how it is. She shares the same goal as the Crown Prince. Now that she's in the Crown Prince's palace, he has a reason to attack the Marquis of Champion.
"I've heard what rank the Crown Prince plans to use to marry you. Although the Crown Prince has a high rank, there is actually only one proper rank in the Crown Prince's palace, which is the Crown Prince's Consort. The rest are just palace servants without any rank. This rank is obviously not acceptable."
However, she had also thought of this problem: "That's right, Your Highness said that there is indeed no precedent for other concubines in the Crown Prince's palace, but there is in the Eastern Palace. In principle, the Crown Prince's concubines are of three ranks: Crown Princess, Crown Consort, and Crown Lady. However, a hundred years ago, a Crown Prince created a separate rank of Crown Consort for his true love, just below the Crown Princess. He can follow this example and create a rank of Crown Prince Consort for me. In the future, I will definitely become a Noble Consort."
Now, there is indeed a chance of successfully getting revenge: "Alright, since you have a plan, I won't say anything more. However, once you enter the palace, I won't be able to protect you anymore. You'll have to rely on yourself. I'll give you some advice: men are all fickle. It's fine for you to hold on to your feelings now, but slowly, you need to hold on to power. Only when you have power in your hands and your strength increases will your position be secure. That's my advice to you."
She knelt down and kowtowed to Gu Yuchuan, her eyes reddening: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will never forget Your Majesty's kindness. If one day I truly hold great power, I will definitely repay Your Majesty. If I fail to take revenge, please persuade me to give up. My sister's talents should not be blinded by hatred."
Gu Yuchuan sighed and nodded: "Okay, I promise you, you can go now."
Gu Yuchuan watched her departing figure, unsure whether she would succeed. Of course, he hoped she would succeed, as it would not only eliminate the enemy but also contribute to his future. However, these were not things he could control, so he simply stopped thinking about it.
He washed up and lay down on the bed. He needed to rest well today, since there was a tough battle to fight tomorrow, and he couldn't afford any mistakes. The great era of contention was about to begin, and he had to fight for his destiny. He also wanted the title of the number one genius in the Qingyun Realm.