Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan returned to Tingtao Courtyard with the imperial decree.

Zhu Caifu saw the contents of the imperial decree and said in surprise, "Bestowing Miao Zhen with the title of Princess Jianing?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "The Jianing Princess of Great Jing."

"This..." Zhu Caifu was stunned.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Mr. Zhu, as the Jianing Princess of Great Jing, naturally, she doesn't need to marry me."

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"This..." Zhu Caifu really didn't expect this move.

In this way, Cheng Miaozhen became a princess of both the Great Jing and Great Zhen dynasties.

An appointed princess is still a princess, enjoying the same treatment and honor as a princess.

It seems that no woman has ever been a princess of two dynasties at the same time. Unprecedented.

That's why she was surprised and puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Congratulations, Eighteenth Highness. In addition to the title of princess, there is also a princess residence bestowed, located two streets ahead."

This time it's not a joke, not just a mere title, but a real conferment.

With the official title of princess, all the treatment of a princess will follow.

Not only is there a princess residence, but also a salary, even a fief, and a quota for guards.

After Chu Zhiyuan explained the details, Zhu Caifu said in surprise, "Isn't the Emperor of Great Jing being too generous?"

"It can be regarded as a little compensation." Chu Zhiyuan said, "The imperial grandfather is kindhearted."

In fact, it was for reputation, to win over the hearts of the people, and to avoid controversy and loss of royal prestige.

Zhu Caifu shook her head repeatedly, "Really generous enough."

She never expected that Cheng Miaozhen would receive such favor and grace.

"Mr. Zhu, let's go and announce the decree first, so that the Eighteenth Highness can feel at ease as soon as possible," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

Zhu Caifu hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, let's go and make Miaozhen happy. She's been worried to death."

With this imperial decree, it would be impossible to get married. After all, she is a princess.

Being both royalty, but of different generations, how could they marry? This marriage alliance was resolved without being resolved.

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Cheng Miaozhen quietly looked at the imperial decree, her expression calm.

Chu Zhiyuan curiously looked at her.

Is she really so calm? Could it be that she really had a death wish?

Or is it because of the mental cultivation method she practices that she doesn't feel emotional fluctuations? He pondered while observing.

Zhu Caifu said cheerfully, "Miaozhen, this time you are completely free! No matter how the Emperor forces you, it's useless!"

Cheng Miaozhen nodded lightly and looked at Chu Zhiyuan, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the imperial grandfather's wisdom."

Cheng Miaozhen looked in the direction of the Emperor and cupped her fists, "I must thank the Emperor for his generosity and broad-mindedness."

First pretending to assassinate, then pretending to commit suicide, each was a fabrication. The Great Zhen Emperor's reaction would have been normal, scolding her. The Great Jing Emperor not only didn't retaliate, but also bestowed the title of princess. This is repaying evil with good.

Even considering Chu Zhiyuan's reputation, it shouldn't be such favor, right?

Moreover, this also invisibly damaged Chu Zhiyuan's face. Just look at the rumors outside to know.

The reason why rumors spread so quickly is also because people believe them.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Your Highness doesn't need to be suspicious. In fact, this is also to sweep away the rumors in the market and maintain my face."

"...Your Highness, I..." Cheng Miaozhen hesitated.

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand and smiled, "I know what Your Highness means and understand your feelings. We are in the same situation."

"...It's not because of Your Highness," Cheng Miaozhen said softly.

No matter who she encountered, she would have made this choice, never marrying for life. It was both for cultivation and for peace.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I understand. Your Highness doesn't need to feel guilty. Even if Your Highness didn't act, I would have stopped this marriage. In fact, I was just being lazy and saving trouble."

Zhu Caifu had already retreated to the side without realizing it and disappeared. The two beautiful maids also retreated.

It seemed that nothing could affect her mind or shake her will. He judged that this could not be cultivation, but originated from the mental cultivation method she practiced. Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is Your Highness preparing to stay or return to Great Zhen?"

"...I don't know yet," Cheng Miaozhen gently furrowed her eyebrows and shook her head slightly. She had never thought that she could become a princess of Great Jing, Princess Jianing.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If you return to Great Zhen, you can return to your parents' side, which should be more stable."

Cheng Miaozhen pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If you stay in Great Jing, it will be quieter, but it will inevitably be lonely and deserted."

Cheng Miaozhen's bright eyes flickered, and she nodded lightly. Chu Zhiyuan had already seen her answer. She decided to stay.

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She would rather live a lonely and deserted life than return to her parents' side. Chu Zhiyuan shook his head secretly.

It seems that this time, she was deeply hurt by her parents, especially the Emperor. Thinking about it, how many princesses are there in Great Zhen? Why did they have to choose her? How could she not be angry, sad, and disappointed?

In a fit of anger, not going back is not considered abnormal.

"Of course, you can go back and forth between Great Jing and Great Zhen. No one will force you to stay anywhere."

"Yes."

"Actually, staying in Great Jing for half a year and returning to Great Zhen for half a year is not bad." Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Living in both places alternately can maintain a sense of freshness."

Cheng Miaozhen showed a faint smile, "That's a good idea, but it's too much trouble."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Those guards assigned to the royal mansion are idle anyway. It's good to let them move around."

Cheng Miaozhen's smile was shallow, "I will think about it carefully."

"Then let's go to the princess residence first. It's not far from here." Princess Jianing's residence is located two streets south of Qing Wangfu Avenue.

Chu Zhiyuan led them to the princess residence. From then on, this princess residence belonged to Cheng Miaozhen.

She could choose to live in the Great Zhen Pavilion of the Sifang Inn or in the princess residence.

Chu Zhiyuan could see that she still wanted to live in the Sifang Inn and had no intention of moving into the princess residence for the time being.

He vaguely guessed the reason.

After news came from the Great Zhen Emperor, she would move into the princess residence. Before that, she would not move.

Zhu Caifu marveled at the princess residence, which was much larger and more imposing than Cheng Miaozhen's princess residence in Great Zhen.

Cheng Miaozhen was indifferent, not caring much about these external things.

Chu Zhiyuan took them on a tour, completed the handover, and then bid farewell and left. Before leaving, he invited Gao Jiuqu to his mansion to be a guest and discuss swordsmanship together.

This immediately cheered Gao Jiuqu up, and he immediately agreed.

Chu Zhiyuan still decided to help Gao Jiuqu and see how a grandmaster at the peak breaks through to a great grandmaster.

As for whether he would cultivate an enemy for himself, a powerful opponent, Chu Zhiyuan had enough confidence.

He was confident enough to catch up with Gao Jiuqu, or even surpass him.

After leaving, on the way back to his mansion, he was constantly thinking about Cheng Miaozhen's mental cultivation method. The more he observed, the more wonderful he found it.

It seemed to contain the ultimate principle of heaven and earth, yin and yang, with infinite mysteries.

It was not only tempering the body, but also tempering the spirit. Such a marvelous skill should not be unknown.

When he arrived at Yaoyue Palace, on Yaoyue Peak, he asked Elder Yun Qiuhua if she knew of such a marvelous skill.