Chapter 92: Invitation to the Banquet
“Your Majesty, the most fundamental reason for the good relationship between the Snowfall Sect and our Canglan imperial family is that the Crown Prince and the Princess are studying in the sect.”
“And the Princess was previously Jiang Xianyue’s only personal disciple. If this continues, the future Sect Master of the Snowfall Sect will sooner or later be the Princess.”
“If the Princess becomes the Sect Master of the Snowfall Sect in the future, then the Canglan imperial family can be said to have brought the Snowfall Sect under its control without any effort.”
“But now…” the Grand Preceptor hesitated.
The Canglan Emperor was silent for a moment. “I know what you’re going to say. Now that Chuxue is no longer the only personal disciple, there is a dispute over the position of the future Sect Master of the Snowfall Sect.”
“And now, with Jiang Xianyue’s attitude, it’s very difficult for me…”
The Grand Preceptor suddenly thought of something. He bowed and said, “Your Majesty, this servant has a way.”
“Oh? Tell me.”
“No matter how many disciples Jiang Xianyue accepts, we can just win them over.”
The Grand Preceptor smiled slightly, as if everything was under his control.
“Winning people’s hearts is a good way. Go and investigate this Su Lingxi and see where we can start.”
Hearing the Canglan Emperor’s words, the Grand Preceptor did not dare to agree.
“Your Majesty, the hearts of people won over with external things such as money and status are not stable. But if…”
At this, the Grand Preceptor did not dare to continue.
The Canglan Emperor saw the Grand Preceptor’s hesitation. He waved his hand and said indifferently, “Feel free to speak. I will pardon you.”
“Hasn’t the Crown Prince been lacking a Crown Princess? If Su Lingxi can become the Crown Princess, she will become a member of the imperial family in an instant.”
“At that time, if she gives birth to a son or a daughter for the Canglan imperial family, Su Lingxi will definitely not be able to leave the Canglan imperial family. If this continues, then this Snowfall Sect will basically be ours.”
The Grand Preceptor’s words moved the Canglan Emperor.
Luo Yunxuan had not found a suitable dao companion, which made the Canglan Emperor very worried. As the Crown Prince, how could he not have a dao companion at the age of thirty?
Hearing the Grand Preceptor’s words, the Canglan Emperor felt that Su Lingxi was the most suitable choice at the moment.
“You’re right. If we can tie Su Lingxi and the Canglan imperial family together, then the Snowfall Sect will basically be a subsidiary sect of the Canglan imperial family in the future.”
“At that time, we can marry Chuxue to one of the personal disciples of the other two sects. At that time, the Canglan imperial family will have at least two major sects in its hands, and my country will be completely stable.”
The Canglan Emperor’s fantasy was very beautiful, but he soon remembered a point that had been overlooked.
“This is not something you and I can decide. Su Lingxi is no ordinary person. It’s not like I can make her marry the Crown Prince with just an imperial edict.”
“It would be fine if Su Lingxi is willing. If she is not, then Jiang Xianyue will definitely be the first to jump out and stop it.”
The Canglan Emperor was very troubled by that powerful and ruthless woman.
Grand Preceptor: “Your Majesty, this matter is not urgent. Why don’t we see this Su Lingxi first, and then call the Crown Prince.”
“See if the two of them have any feelings for each other.”
“If not, this servant will think of another way then.”
The Canglan Emperor nodded and asked the Grand Preceptor, “Then where is Su Lingxi now?”
The Grand Preceptor replied, “According to what this servant knows, Su Lingxi came with the Crown Prince and the others, but she did not come to the imperial palace with them.”
“It seems she is out playing.”
Canglan Emperor: “Alright. When she returns to the imperial palace, you will immediately send someone to invite her.”
“Just say that I want to see her.”
The Grand Precaster agreed and took his leave.
***
On Su Lingxi’s side, she had already passed through the entrance of the imperial palace and entered with a top-tier invitation.
A few beautiful maids led her into the palace.
Along the way, the several maids served Su Lingxi with great care.
Su Lingxi was a little bored and was the first to chat with the maids.
“Uh… sisters… where are we going?”
The maids lowered their heads. After a long while, one of them replied softly, “Reporting to Miss Su, this servant is taking you to the side hall next to the imperial garden to rest.”
Su Lingxi raised an eyebrow, thinking that this Canglan imperial family was quite polite. As soon as she entered the side hall, she saw that the table was filled with pastries.
Su Lingxi was not polite either. She sat down and ate.
Before long, Luo Yunxuan and Luo Chuxue rushed over.
Luo Yunxuan first dismissed the surrounding maids and then said to Su Lingxi.
“Weren’t you out playing? How did you come back so quickly?”
Luo Yunxuan was a little strange. Could it be that Su Lingxi was not having fun?
“Sigh, don’t mention it. I’m a little tired. I want to go to sleep.”
Su Lingxi’s head ached whenever she thought of the events of the day.
“If you’re tired, I’ll take you to sleep, okay?” Luo Chuxue said softly.
“Alright.”
Luo Chuxue then took Su Lingxi’s hand. Luo Yunxuan couldn’t help but cough twice when he saw this.
“This is the imperial palace. You can’t be so blatant.”
“That’s true.”
What Luo Yunxuan said was reasonable. They were in someone else’s home, so they naturally couldn’t be as casual as in the Snowfall Sect.
“It’s fine. We’ll go back to the bedchamber. No one will see us in the bedchamber.”
Luo Chuxue was now completely unabashed in front of her brother Luo Yunxuan, and she was crazily showing off their affection to him.
Luo Yunxuan was a little used to it.
Just as the few of them were talking, a eunuch came from outside the door to report, “This servant requests an audience with His Highness, the Crown Prince!”
Luo Yunxuan recognized this eunuch. This was the head eunuch who was always by his Father Emperor’s side. He was also a popular figure in the imperial palace.
He quickly called the head eunuch in.
Luo Yunxuan asked, “Eunuch, you look to be in a hurry. Is there something wrong on Father Emperor’s side?”
The head eunuch replied in a high-pitched voice, “Reporting to His Highness, the Crown Prince, His Majesty has specially invited the distinguished guest from the Snowfall Sect, Su Lingxi, to a banquet tonight. The Crown Prince and the Princess may also attend.”
Luo Yunxuan was a little strange. Su Lingxi had just entered the palace, and Father Emperor already knew.
And that was not all. Why did he have to specially invite Su Lingxi to a banquet?
Although it was a little strange, Father Emperor’s order was greater than the heavens.
Luo Yunxuan had no choice but to agree.
Su Lingxi felt a little strange after hearing this. She thought to herself, What is this Canglan Emperor up to?
Could it be… that the matter from the day has reached his ears?
But it doesn’t seem to have anything to do with this…
Luo Yunxuan then looked at Su Lingxi and asked softly, “Su Lingxi, what do you think?”
Su Lingxi stood up and replied, “Since it is His Majesty the Emperor’s invitation, it would be inappropriate to refuse.”
“It is Lingxi’s good fortune to be invited to a banquet by the Canglan Emperor.”
The head eunuch bowed slightly. “Then this old servant will go back and report. Please do not be late.”
After the head eunuch left, Su Lingxi looked at Luo Yunxuan with some curiosity. “I say, Senior Brother Luo, your Father Emperor is quite hospitable.”
Luo Chuxue also felt a little strange. “Father Emperor is rarely like this. He probably heard that the Snowfall Sect has accepted a new disciple, so he wants to invite you to take a look.”
***
Small Theater
Xiao Bai! “I say, Su Lingxi, there are only three days left. When are you going to complete the mission?”
Su Lingxi pouted. “I’m working on it. When I find a chance to be alone, I’ll tell Chuxue!”
Xiao Bai: “I think Luo Chuxue should be quite willing. What do you think?”
“I don’t know… maybe…”
