Come to the main hall.
All the civil and military officials were very friendly. They greeted him with a smile and chatted happily.
Xu Lian knew that he did not have such a great honor, and it was mainly because of the face of the legitimate princess.
The Minister of Rites pointed to the front row with a smile, and said with some emotion, "When I met you at the foot of Qifeng Mountain, I thought you were just joining in the fun, but I didn't expect you to stand out among the geniuses and become a royal consort."
The son-in-law is only of the fifth rank. Is it appropriate for him to stand in the front
Xu Lian was a little suspicious that the old guy was trying to trick him, but when he thought about it, this was in the imperial court, and he shouldn't make such a joke. Maybe because the son-in-law was a royal relative, and he was newly married, and it was his first time attending a court meeting, he was given preferential treatment.
Xu Lian came to the front and said, "I didn't expect that I would become a royal consort by accident."
Hearing this, the officials' mouths twitched. Many of their legitimate sons also participated in the selection of the prince consort, but they could not even enter the elimination round and were stopped in the preliminary round. It can be seen how fierce the competition is. However, Xu Lian said that if he accidentally became a prince consort, how would other geniuses survive
"Your Majesty, here we are!"
The eunuch chief's rhythmic voice came.
The emperor was seen walking in from the back hall of the palace, followed by the chief eunuch and the ceremonial guard.
"Long live the emperor."...
All the civil and military officials bowed and saluted.
Xu Lian just needs to follow and do as he is told.
"My dear ministers, please don't be polite."
The emperor walked onto the royal platform and sat on the dragon throne.
His eyes first fell on Xu Lian who was standing in front of him, and he asked, "The prince consort and the princess are newly married, are they getting along well?"
Dare you say they don't get along well... Xu Lian bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the princess is virtuous, I am happy, the princess and I get along harmoniously."
This is a formal occasion, so you should address him as Your Majesty. If it is a private occasion, you have to call him Father... the same as father-in-law.
"That's good."
The emperor nodded slightly, and then encouraged him with a few words, which were nothing more than words like "cultivate well and don't slack off".
then.
The emperor then discussed state affairs with his ministers.
Xu Lian was confused by what he heard, but most of the so-called state affairs were related to spiritual practice, and no one cared about the lives of ordinary people.
Wait until the court meeting is over.
Xu Lian left the palace.
Riding on a handsome and extraordinary beast, he returned to the princess's mansion and continued to stay with Tan Tai You Xuan.
A few more days passed.
Tan Tai You Xuan finally stopped clinging to him so much and started practicing, so he had free time.
He first returned to the inn and stayed with Huo Xin'er, Jiang Yunyan and Miao Yueyue. He had neglected them a little during this period and he had to make up for it.
A few days later, Xu Lian found out the location of Li Xiya's mansion, which should be specifically called Tan Tai Xiya.
He sneaked into the mansion at night and found Yang Chaner.
"Brother Lian, I am not dreaming."
Yang Chaner cried with joy and threw herself into Xu Lian's arms and burst into tears.
Xu Lian comforted her for a long time before she stopped crying. He asked curiously, "My becoming a royal consort has caused a sensation in the imperial capital. Didn't you hear about it in this mansion?"
Yang Chaner wiped her tears and said, "I heard about it. I thought it was someone with the same name as you."
What a silly girl... Xu Lian didn't know what to say. In Yang Chan'er's impression, he was just a small manager of a mine in Luzhu Town. Although he had some skills, it was difficult for Yang Chan'er to associate him with a top genius.
Yang Chan'er looked at him with sparkling eyes, "Lian'er is really capable. Even the eldest daughter of the emperor has become your woman."
Xu Lian embraced her affectionately, "As the saying goes, new clothes are worse than old ones, and old friends are better than new ones. Clothes look better when they are new, but old friends are better. In my heart, Sister Xiya and Chan'er are the ones I miss the most. No matter how many other women I have, I will always remember the beauty that Chan'er has given me."
Ugh~ scumbag... That’s not what he said when he was with Tan Tai You Xuan. Xu Lian didn’t want to say that either, but the favorability mechanism was there, what could he do
"My dear, am I old?"
Yang Chaner puffed her lips, but she was very happy in her heart.
then.
Xu Lian then became friends with her.
As expected, I received a notification about my favorability.
Note 1: Yang Chaner's favorability towards you has increased from 92/100 to 93/100, and you have gained an advancement point.
Note 2: You have two advancement points to use
Xu Lian glanced at Yang Chan'er who was still sleeping soundly, and immediately added points to his rank. He took out the Spirit Enhancement Pill and added raw materials, and advanced from Grandmaster Seven to Grandmaster Nine!
Now his rank of cultivation is the same as Xue Wuya's. If he fights with Xue Wuya again, it will not be a draw. After all, he has immortal arts like the Holy Spirit Atlas, and the Golden Finger directly includes it, so there is no problem with proficiency. He uses it as pure as fire and to the extreme. Even if Xue Wuya possesses immortal arts of the same level, he is no match for him.
"My current strength should have reached the top of the second-sequence among the younger generation of all the major forces. I just don't know what the first-sequence strength is. I estimate that I have reached the level of a grandmaster, so I am not far from the first-sequence."
Xu Lian used the young generation of talents from various major forces as a reference, because the young generation of talents from various major forces would grow up to be strong men in each party. As long as he kept up with the growth pace of the young generation of talents from various major forces, he would also be able to become a strong man in the future.
After Yang Chan'er woke up and washed up, she asked someone to bring food into the house. Because the relationship between Tan Tai Xiya and Xu Lian was still not public, it would be inappropriate for Xu Lian to appear in Tan Tai Xiya's princess mansion, and he must not let others know.
Xu Lian chatted with her while eating and asked her how she was living here.
Yang Chaner complained, "Here I live in luxury, with servants serving me every day. It's like the life of a young lady from a wealthy family. But I'm so lonely. I don't even have anyone to talk to. I miss my brother and my parents so much."
As she spoke she started to cry, Xu Lian hurried to comfort her, he understood her distress and that things like food, clothing and other necessities could not bring her happiness because when she was in Green Bamboo Town she had plenty of food and fish, not much worse than here. Although she had no worries about her material life, what she worried about was her spiritual life.
Xu Lian said, "I plan to go back to Pingyang County in a while. I have already taken Aunt Wang and the others to live in Pingyang County. Do you want to go back with me?"
Yang Chan'er hesitated for a moment, "Sister Xiya sent a female official to teach me how to practice. I want to stay here and practice, and then go back to find Lian Ge'er after I become a true practitioner."
"That's good. Once you become a practitioner and strengthen your physique, you won't have to go out during the day, and you can be free."
Xu Lian respected her decision, and he couldn't help but feel a little emotional. After seeing the world, Chan'er had grown up and was no longer the girl from Green Bamboo Town who was satisfied with having enough food like Wang Cuiyun...
There is nothing wrong with this, people always need to grow.
Xu Lian "hid" here and stayed with her for three days, completely comforting her from missing him, before leaving.
Came to another princess's mansion...that is, the princess's mansion of Tan Tai You Xuan, the legitimate daughter of the emperor.
After living with Tan Tai You Xuan for a while and completely passing the "honeymoon period", Tan Tai You Xuan's favorability rose to 91/100. After gaining another advancement point, Xu Lian said goodbye to Tan Tai You Xuan.
Tan Tai You Xuan reluctantly said, "Unfortunately, the royal family has a rule that the legitimate princess is not allowed to leave the imperial capital. I cannot go to Pingyang County with my husband."
The "backyard" of Pingyang County is so harmonious, Xu Lian actually doesn't want her to go...
When she, a legitimate daughter of the You Dynasty with "princess syndrome", came to the backyard, she would definitely regard herself as the hostess. Huo Xin'er and Jiang Yunyan were better, and they were pleasing to her eyes. However, she would definitely not be happy with ordinary women in the backyard, and she would definitely make a scene and make them hang themselves...
Therefore, Xu Lian originally had no plan to take her back to Pingyang County because the temple was too small to accommodate her, the legitimate princess.
She should just stay happily in the imperial capital... Whenever Xu Lian comes to the imperial capital, he can live with her for a while, experience her beauty, and not have to endure her temper as the eldest princess. This is the best way to get along with her.
Of course, Xu Lian couldn't say this...
He also showed reluctance on his face, "I also want to stay in the imperial capital for a long time to accompany Youxuan, but my roots are in Pingyang County. I can't give up the connections I have worked hard to build. In the finals, those strong people came to help, which was also the result of my efforts in Pingyang County."
Tan Tai You Xuan became nervous upon hearing this, "If that's the case, my husband can't stay in the imperial capital for a long time and waste those connections. A real man has ambitions, so improving your strength and expanding your connections are the most important things."
Xu Lian nodded and said, "Don't worry, Youxuan, I will come to the imperial capital to see you often. After returning to Pingyang County, I will not slack off for a single day. When I become a strong man and build a powerful force, I will propose conditions to the royal family and ask them to make an exception and allow Youxuan to follow me."
Tan Tai You Xuan showed a gratified smile. This was exactly the future she had been looking forward to. The couple had the same goals, so she was naturally happy.
She brought Xu Lian into the palace and bid farewell to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress.
After coming out of the palace, Xu Lian returned to the inn and prepared to leave the imperial capital with Huo Xin'er, Jiang Yunyan and Miao Yueyue.
A graceful figure standing and wandering at the door caught his attention. It was Jing Se from Duke Jing’s Mansion.
Jingse's eyes were red and tearful, and she looked at him without saying a word.
If you flirt, you have to take responsibility... Xu Lian just remembered this matter, and without any further delay, he immediately took Jing Se to the Duke of Jing's Mansion to pay a visit.
Bold, careful, and thick-skinned... This also applies to this world.
He is a peerless genius of the younger generation and demonstrated his powerful background in the finals. Now he is the consort of the princess. The Jingguo Mansion is very satisfied with him and has nothing to worry about. They directly allow him to be with Jingse.
After getting permission from the mansion, Jingse burst into tears and followed him.
This world does not have so many red tapes, it is just so realistic. To put it bluntly, strength and power determine everything. Xu Lian is very clear about this. If he was not an extraordinary genius, or if he did not have a strong background, the Duke of Jing's Mansion would never allow their daughter to follow him like this.
then.
Xu Lian took Jingse and the three girls and left the imperial capital.
It's time for the thrilling part... that is, riding on Huo Xin'er's flying sword.
Fortunately, Jingse also knows how to use a flying sword. She carried Xu Lian and shared the pressure with Huo Xin'er. Huo Xin'er only carried Jiang Yunyan and Miao Yueyue, so he felt much more relaxed.
After a close call, they got out of the huge space crack and landed at the foot of Qifeng Mountain.
When using the altar, Xu Lian began to feel the pain again, because with the addition of Jing Se, the use of the altar this time cost hundreds of thousands more.
Originally, he brought 30 million spirit stones with him, and spent about 20 million on purchasing spirit-enhancing pills. He also spent 3 million on the round trip using the altar teleportation array. Now, he only had 5 or 6 million spirit stones left. If he had known earlier, he should have taken some from the treasury of Princess Tan Tai You Xuan's mansion and brought them back... It would be a shame not to take advantage of the "rich woman".
However, he had quite a few rare treasures on him, which were given to him by his father-in-law, the emperor, and his mother-in-law, the queen. They were worth no less than 50 million spirit stones, so it was considered a considerable harvest.