The journey from Yan Kingdom to Yuanlong Ancient City is long.
Cheng Xianyi and Ziyan rode without stopping, having no time to pay attention to other information. Along the way, various branches changed their horses one after another, and they finally arrived at their destination on the last day.
Something big happened?
What could be so important?
"What happened?" Cheng Xianyi asked without changing his expression.
"Master, a message has arrived from the Yan Kingdom branch: the Zhou family has rebelled!"
Cheng Xianyi nodded calmly: "I already know about this."
Ah Cheng had an inexhaustible supply of grenades and guns, making it easy for him to fight the helpless Yan Kingdom. The imperial forces were like ants under Ah Cheng's command, utterly vulnerable.
The rebellion is bound to succeed; there shouldn't be any major problems.
Cheng Xianyi is incredibly steady.
"Master, the Yan Kingdom branch has sent a message that the Yan Emperor has backed down and is preparing to sue for peace with the Zhou family."
Cheng Xianyi nodded without much emotion, "This was within my expectations."
Emperor Yan relied on the Zhou family's past military achievements to secure his throne. His abilities were not commensurate with his ambitions, and he was petty, suspicious, and overthinking. Otherwise, he would not have killed the loyal general Zhou Zhenguang for military power.
Now that the Zhou family is unstoppable, of course he's afraid and backed down.
Seeking peace is all that's needed; it's not a big problem.
Given Ah Cheng's current temperament, he would absolutely not agree to peace talks.
Cheng Xianyi remained remarkably calm.
“Sect Master,” Chi Yan continued, “the Yan Kingdom branch also sent a message that Emperor Yan sent Grand Commandant Wang as an envoy to the border to mediate peace, and issued an edict to cede Jiangling City as a fief and to enfeoff the Zhou family as kings of different surnames.”
Cheng Xianyi waved her hand lightly, as calmly as a human being: "This matter was also within my expectations. These are all trivial matters, and A-Cheng will handle them himself. There is no need to worry."
"Oh? Is this a small matter?"
"But the imperial edict also says that a marriage will be bestowed upon Young Master Zhou Cheng."
Cheng Xianyi's expression froze, and she slowly turned her head: "? An imperial marriage?"
Zi Yan quickly perked up her ears, listening intently: "A marriage decree?!"
Is it true or false?
What kind of marriage is being granted?
Chi Yan's face was full of anxiety, and the sentence she blurted out shocked Cheng Xianyi so much that his eyes flashed with murderous intent: "Yes, it is a marriage decree. Emperor Yan is going to bestow the unmarried eldest princess upon Young Master Zhou as his wife."
"They said that from now on, the imperial court and the Zhou family would be one, one family."
"Let's put an end to the petty grudges between family members."
"Sect Master, is this a trivial matter?"
Chi Yan opened her eyes and secretly observed Cheng Xianyi's expression. Because she couldn't see the other person's expression clearly through the gauze curtain, she could clearly feel that the atmosphere seemed to have frozen.
Cheng Xianyi was surrounded by a low and oppressive aura.
She didn't respond.
But both Ziyan and Chiyan were so frightened that they trembled and dared not utter a sound.
This is obviously a big deal!
The master is so angry he's speechless!
"Return to the Yuanlong Ancient City branch." The murderous aura in Cheng Xianyi's eyes almost burst forth through the gauze curtain.
Chi Yan watched Cheng Xianyi's retreating figure with trepidation, then quickly followed. She swallowed hard and whispered to the petite Zi Yan, "Is Master angry?"
"This is nothing. You're just a country bumpkin." Ziyan replied quietly with a nonchalant expression, "A little anger, nothing to brag about. I've been through a lot and I've seen it all."
Red Smoke: "........."
Chi Yan looked on with curiosity: "Does Master really have that kind of relationship with that young master Zhou from Yan Kingdom? Are they engaged?"
"Didn't you already know?" Ziyan glanced at Chiyan: "Those guys from Chenggui Pavilion have big mouths. You can hear the news even when you're at headquarters. You're really something."
"We've just arrived in Yuanlong Ancient City, and our master has already received this ominous secret letter. We're definitely in for trouble soon."
"Tell the people in the branch to take it easy."
Not long after Ziyan finished speaking, the Chenggui Pavilion branch arrived.
Cheng Xianyi was a few steps ahead of them and entered the main hall.
Click—
Click—
What was that sound?
Ziyan and Chiyan, who had just stood at the entrance of the lobby, were stunned for a moment. They looked at each other and then quickly looked towards the lobby.
Upon seeing this, the two were so shocked that they even moved their feet more lightly. They saw Cheng Xianyi calmly and peacefully sit in the main seat, her hands casually placed on the table.
On the surface, he seemed as calm and composed as ever, but in reality, the desktop was covered with cobwebs and cracks spread all over it.
Ziyan: "Master, please calm down. Don't get angry. Emperor Yan's plan will definitely fail. Young Master Zhou will absolutely, positively refuse to negotiate peace..."
"I'm not angry." Several extreme emotions swirled in Cheng Xianyi's eyes.
Her left hand involuntarily reached for the edge of the table, and she broke the corner of the table with her bare hands while speaking softly.
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