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 the prince "Arthur" would cause some kind of hindrance and put "Arthur" in danger
When Chen Rui said unreservedly the true heart of 'Arthur' to Veronica earlier, with the sensing power of the peak of his country, he keenly captured a slight emotional fluctuation in it.
That's... fear.
Veronica was actually scared.
Veronica, who is at the national level, is afraid of Arthur, whose superficial strength is not even at the level of a devil
It should have nothing to do with strength, but with heart.
Her heart seemed to be frozen, so cold that she could isolate everything, but she was afraid of the sincerity that could melt the coldness. This state was somewhat similar to Isabella back then.
This fluctuation was only fleeting, and soon returned to silence. Chen Rui will definitely not give up just like this. Whether it is to find out the truth or to complete the state of mind, 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 which he has made various psychological preparations, even including giving her the final relief.
"His Royal Highness Arthur!" The guard's voice at the gate of Ziyuan Palace interrupted Chen Rui's thoughts, "Your Majesty has orders, please go to the side hall to discuss matters."
Chen Rui nodded and walked towards the side hall of the palace.
While in the corridor, two people just came across, one of them was the second prince Garfield.
Garfield was chatting and laughing with the man beside him before, but when he saw Chen Rui, his face immediately turned cold.
"Second Brother." Chen Rui greeted him with a smile on his face.
"Brother Arthur." Garfield forced a smile, "Recently, you are in the limelight. The whole empire is talking about Huanglong wine."
"This is thanks to Second Emperor Brother for taking care of Jin Yao's territory for so many years, especially when he left, he took great pains."
This is an obvious irony. Garfield couldn't help but snorted coldly. The dirty hand he left behind when he handed over Jinyao's territory actually brought out Arthur's extraordinary talent. The current development trend of Jinyao's territory far exceeds The degree to which he has been in business for seven years can be seen at a glance.
The atmosphere froze for a while, when the handsome purple-haired man beside him spoke in time: "Proyo. Kurvich has met His Highness."
This name made Chen Rui frowned. Pu Luoyo is the eldest son of Chamoski, the president of the Military Affairs Academy, the deputy head of the Dragon Scale Legion, an upstart in the imperial military, and the sister of "Arthur", Princess Feier fiance.
Fei'er gave Chen Rui a good impression, especially the special kind of intimacy. Jinyao's territory is adjacent to the imperial capital, but it is at least one day's journey from Jinyao city to Yerodisha, and in just two months , Mayfair has come to Jinyao's territory no less than ten times, and even when the territory was most "difficult", the princess even took out her private money to help her brother.
"It turns out that General Pu Luoyo, I heard that you just returned from Donglin Fortress? It's a pleasure to meet you." Chen Rui nodded to Pu Luoyo: "Unfortunately, I'm going to see His Majesty now, and we will get together again next time we have a chance. "
Pu Luoyo laughed: "I have heard the reputation of Huanglong wine all the way from Donglin Fortress back to the imperial capital. Since His Highness the Third Highness has spoken, it is necessary to go to Jinyao's territory to have a drink. I hope His Highness will not be stingy then."
"Welcome." Chen Rui glanced at Garfield, "As for some people, don't take their own humiliation."
After finishing speaking, he walked straight forward without even looking at Garfield, whose face was livid.
In the side hall, Chen Rui met Emperor Rex.
"You went to Ziyuan Palace just now?"
"Yes."
"You seem to be 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, so don't worry too much for now."
"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 narrowed his eyes slightly: "I don't know whether I should admire or hate your self-confidence, but excessive self-confidence is pride, and your achievements are still insignificant. In other words, it is far from the time to be proud."
"I know." Chen Rui smiled faintly, "These are indeed insignificant, or they are just a warm-up. I believe that the real good show will be staged soon."
In all fairness, the "accomplishments" of Yellow Dragon Wine, the auction, and the rapid pacification and development of Jinyao's territory cannot be achieved even by Emperor Rex himself or any talent from the empire. warm up
Emperor Rex raised his brows. After seven years, this son has really changed completely. Whether it is words or actions, they are all unexpected, almost... out of control.
As a father, I feel a little relieved in my heart, but for Emperor Longhuang, who is used to controlling everything, it is not gratifying.
"Very well, I'm looking forward to your real 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 just came When I get to the palace, I will tell you face to face. The news of your return has spread throughout the human world, including our largest friendly country, the Lanyao Empire. Your marriage to Princess Lanbis of the Pearl has been delayed for seven years, and it should be planned. It's a perfect end. Last time you disappeared before the engagement ceremony. According to royal etiquette, this ceremony must be completed first. Therefore, before the 20th of next month, you have to rush to the Lanyao Empire to hold the ceremony with Princess Lanbis The engagement ceremony, and then, welcome Princess Lanbis back to the empire to get married."
"Go to Lanyao Empire to get engaged? Then return to China to get married?" Chen Rui was startled, and asked deliberately, "Can I refuse?"
Emperor Rex glanced at him: "What do you say?"
"I have one condition."
Emperor Rex snorted coldly: "You are not qualified to negotiate terms now."
"I have." Chen Rui's words carried an undoubted firmness. Although the current strength shown was only "soldier level", and the strength of Emperor Rex was at the peak of the holy level, once these two words were uttered, Even the emperor couldn't help trembling.
Emperor Rex took a deep breath and didn't bother with this qualification issue: "Veronica?"
Chen Rui changed his mind, and asked back: "No? Didn't Your Majesty say that anyone can be a bargaining chip?"
There was a strange light in Emperor Rex's eyes, and he shook his head very positively: "Your qualifications for trading are not enough, my son."
son? Not the 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, and this transaction can be realized due to sudden death due to illness, disappearance and other reasons. However, judging from His Majesty's resoluteness, it seems that you would rather give me the Dragoon Legion... no, even if it is 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 didn't have too much suspicion, he just sneered and said, "No matter what it is, your qualifications are far from enough... However, if you are really interested in the Legion, I can consider putting you in a fortress to experience a period of time."
"It's just a metaphor. My hobby is internal affairs, and I'm not interested 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 3rd, and next month is the 20th... There is only one It's been half a month, and I need to seriously think about something."
"Isn't it some kind of botched plan to run away from marriage or pretend to be sick?"
"How could it be? Your Majesty has underestimated me," Chen Rui shrugged, "But to be honest, this marriage came too soon, and I wasn't mentally prepared at all. Can you..."
Emperor Rex immediately interrupted: "No way! The Longhuang Empire and the Lanyao Empire have been preparing for seven years! As for you, you don't need to prepare anything now, and don't try to procrastinate, it's impossible for a day!"
"What if I want to accumulate some tradable chips before then?"
"Your intellect and attention seem to have been foolishly deflected." Emperor Rex said coldly: "I don't care what plans or deals you have, you must go to the Lanyao Empire this time. I will send Proyo Escort you with the elites of the Dragonscale Legion, there must be no accidents!"
"Okay, Your Majesty, if it's your order." Chen Rui sighed and agreed.
Regarding going to the Lanyao Empire to attend the engagement ceremony, he didn't have any particular resistance in his heart, because the sacred relics of the Lanyao Empire were his goal, and the ambitious Princess Pearl had met a few times I am now an old "friend" and I believe there will be a common "topic" by then. The elf master Fenoa invited him to go to the Emerald Forest when he was free last time, saying that he had something to give away, so he could drop by this time.
"This trip to the Lanyao Empire must cheer you up! You represent the face of the entire Longhuang Empire. It can be seen that you have almost forgotten court etiquette. I will send someone to teach you. As for the engagement gift... as Master Craftsman, I believe you don’t need my father to bother, now you can go back to the territory, just go back!”
Chen Rui bowed, frowning a little.
As a bargaining chip, Veronica seems to have been placed in a very high position by Emperor Rex. Is it especially aimed at him, Arthur
The most troublesome thing is that although the wedding time with Lan Bisi was expected, it came too soon.
At this time, there is still one and a half months before Lanyao Empire's engagement time. If he goes directly to the teleportation formation, it will take at least half a month on the road, so he has less than one month left.
Chen Rui's original plan was to promote rice wine first, and then use the power of rice wine to promote magic games and auxiliary products magic phones, and expand to the entire human world step by step. After completion, use this as a bargaining chip to have a showdown with Emperor Rex, get the Holy Light Robe of the Longhuang Empire, and deal with Veronica's affairs at the same time, and then go to the Lanyao Empire to get the Holy Grail. The final destination is the most difficult Mission location - Bright Holy Mountain.
In the holy mountain, it is possible to encounter fierce battles or even face a powerful enemy like Michael again, but at that time, there is no need to worry about the future, as long as Tiffany is taken away, and by the way, it does not matter if it is exposed. Therefore, all affairs must be handled in advance.
Now that the wedding is going to be held so soon, it is tantamount to completely disrupting his plans. The promotion of magic games is not like rice wine. It needs to build "base stations" piece by piece. With Jin Yao's territory and the current influence of "Arthur", if you want The whole human world is spreading rapidly, and one month is never enough.