I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 91 Discussing Marriage
Jiang Lianxing wanted to grab Bai Xuan's ears at that time and talk to him about the strict laws of Nanchu.

The imperial power is supreme. Not to mention flirting with the princess, even touching her will result in severe punishment.

"What kind of punishment? Cutting off hands?" Bai Xuan asked curiously.

"Castration!"

"The little bird of youth is gone and never comes back... it's like this after just one touch. How cruel."

"That's why a princess's status is so noble." Jiang Lianxing put down her teacup and sighed. "I may not be arrogant, but that doesn't mean a princess shouldn't be arrogant. Rules are rules. If I flout them, others won't take them seriously either."

"Indeed." Bai Xuan nodded.

Just like the rules set by the company boss himself, you have to abide by them on the surface and not take them lightly. You have to treat everyone equally. If the boss himself takes the lead in not taking them seriously, then the people below will also treat them as a piece of waste paper.

The same applies to being a human being. A person must respect and love himself in order to be respected by others.

He sighed, "Being a princess is boring."

Jiang Lianxing hummed, "Jian Shuang said that before, but identity is identity, it can't be taken off. If I take it off, will I still be myself?"

Bai Xuan couldn't put himself in Jiang Lianxing's shoes, as a modern person, or as a veteran who had lived for hundreds of lifetimes.

Identity is like a nameplate to him. When he dies, one is thrown away. There are no duplicates, and he is not too attached to it.

Even a max-level character can be exploded at any time.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. It's too heavy." Bai Xuan changed the subject: "Anyway... if I don't tell you about what happened underwater, no one will know."

"But some things are destined to be untraceable." Jiang Lianxing said: "Frost Jade Skill."

"Bright Moon Divine Art."

"You already know," Jiang Lianxing said quietly, "The Bright Moon Divine Art is the Nanchu nation's defense technique and should not be passed on to outsiders... Although I don't regret passing it on to you, I hope you understand what this means."

"Will the royal family regard me as an enemy?"

"No, I will explain it clearly to my sister, and she will forgive me. As for the offerings in the royal family, they do not interfere with the imperial power... This matter should have been managed by the Ministry of Clan Affairs, but I am the current head of the Nanchu Clan." Jiang Lianxing said lightly, "The whole family has died and only my sisters are left."

"The Jiang family won't cause me trouble, which means that trouble will come from outside." Bai Xuan nodded between his brows and smiled suddenly: "I understand. The first Mingyue Divine Art was passed on to an outsider, which means that others will definitely target me and, by the way, this peerless technique."

"Yes." Jiang Lianxing nodded. "You are now the number one on the Crouching Dragon Ranking. You will attract attention wherever you go. Your secrets, your swordsmanship, and your skills will become the target of pursuit by the entire martial arts world. By then, the fact that you possess the Bright Moon Divine Art will probably not be concealed for too long."

"Actually, I'm worried about the current Ningguo Mansion. Even if Jian Shuang becomes the current Ningguo Duke, will he be able to handle the burden of your current fame?"

It is a crime to have a jade.

Fame and reputation are also huge treasures.

Bai Xuan said: "I'm not worried about that. I'm invincible below the Human Ranking. Above the Human Ranking, I'm invincible. If you're not afraid of death, just come at me!"

"Youth is so bold and unrestrained, and the younger generation is formidable."

A voice of praise came from outside the bamboo forest.

The old lady of the Lu family came over holding a dragon-headed cane. Although she had white hair, she was very energetic. You could tell from her temperament that she was different from the old woman who had harmed three generations. She was a wise mistress. Her eyes were not dim but still bright.

"Your Highness, I am sorry to bother you. You need to rest well. Someone from the court has come. It seems that they have brought a secret letter from Lord Zhuge and are looking for you." Old Lady Lu said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll go over there and ask them to meet me in the main hall." Jiang Lianxing picked up the teacup, drank it all, then stood up and left.

During this process, Bai Xuan sat there without moving.

Old Madam Lu seemed to have noticed something and exchanged a few pleasantries with Bai Xuan but did not have a deep conversation.

Before leaving, she gently patted the back of the hand of a young maid beside her and said, "Zhu'er, you are usually smart. Stay and take good care of the guests."

The maid named Zhu'er was left where she was. She seemed to understand something and responded obediently, "Madam... Zhu'er understands."

Bai Xuan sat in the warm pavilion. A little maid appeared behind him, but he ignored her, closed his eyes again, and played the sword song.

……

The old lady walked out of the bamboo forest, followed by three other maids.

They all lowered their heads and said nothing, but each of them had their own look in their eyes.

"I know you're not convinced. Why was Zhu'er left behind?"

"We dare not!" The three maids immediately knelt down.

"I personally nurtured you all. How could I not know what you were thinking?" The old lady turned her back to them and said calmly, "I know that you have been scheming against each other since a few years ago, wondering who will leave the Lu family. Today, you think that this noble person has arrived, and your opportunity has come."

"But you have never thought that perhaps the destination it leads to is not a good place."

"I chose Zhu'er, not because she's better than you, but because she's obedient and not overly concerned. Even if she leaves the Lu family, she can be content in Chang'an... If it were any of you, you wouldn't even survive the first year if you left the Lu family."

The three maids lowered their heads and accepted the lesson, but it was unclear whether they heard it or not.

"Okay, everyone go back. I'll stay here for a while." The old lady waved her hand.

"lady……"

"Go ahead, everyone. I did something wrong, so I have to be punished."

……

Less than half a cup of tea had passed.

Jiang Lianxing rushed back just as Old Lady Lu had expected. When she saw Old Lady Lu, she slowed down a bit, but this time she passed by without saying hello.

But he was stopped by the dragon head staff.

"What does this mean, old lady?"

Jiang Lianxing was not in a good mood at the moment. She had just received a secret message from someone who had run around saying that the Lu family had sent a maid to Bai Xuan. Although this was not a big deal in the feudal era, she was unhappy after hearing it.

"This dragon-headed staff of mine was bestowed upon me by the late Emperor. Holding it in my hand, I can speak candidly to Your Majesty." Old Lady Lu said slowly, "This time, I will take advantage of my seniority... May I ask, Your Highness, are you planning to visit Young Master Bai's residence?"

"Yes."

"What are you going to do when you get there?"

"Nothing to do."

"Really? I thought Your Highness was going to beat Zhu'er to death with a stick."

"Am I so bloodthirsty in the eyes of the old lady?"

"I only want Zhu'er to take care of Mr. Bai for a while. Your Highness, why do you have to interfere?"

"This palace..." Jiang Lianxing's eyes changed. Yes, how could she stop it, and what reason could she use to stop it?
Whether to accept the maid is Bai Xuan's own business. No matter how unhappy she is, she can't beat the maid to death in front of her, right?

Old Lady Lu slammed her dragon-headed staff hard: "Your Highness, if some things are not made clear, how can the parties involved understand them?"

Jiang Lianxing was stunned by this scolding. She stared blankly at the imposing old lady: "This, I, he..."

"Your Highness would be upset over such a trivial matter, it seems that he has already developed some feelings for her." Old Lady Lu said sternly, "May I ask Your Highness, do you agree or not?"

"I, I, I..." Jiang Lianxing didn't expect to be caught by the old lady and questioned, so she no longer had the idea of ​​​​raising an old lady to blame.

"I've learned that Young Master Bai narrowly escaped death and was imprisoned for Your Highness. He was so selfless and yet he didn't know Your Highness's true identity. This shows how deep their love and loyalty are!" The old lady continued to ask, "What exactly does Your Highness think of Young Master Bai?"

"You misunderstood, old lady. It's not what you think at all." Jiang Lianxing was at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "We didn't know each other before..."

"That would be even better!" The old lady glared. "How can such a great man be let go? How can Your Highness continue to act like a reserved little girl? You almost had a falling out with me, the maidservant who raised you personally, last night! Do you know how many girls in Southern Chu are eyeing him now?"

"..."

Jiang Lianxing's head buzzed and he understood everything.

Old Madam Lu is here to urge marriage!

Zhu'er is just the bait she uses to fish!

It's broken, I have to run!

He turned around and wanted to run, but was stopped by the dragon head stick again.

"Running away is shameful and useless."

"Your Highness, if you let go of this god-given son-in-law, I will never rest in peace even when I die!"

Old Lady Lu continued to lecture him, "His Majesty has so far refused to marry and designated Your Highness as the Crown Prince. However, recent events have proven that the Northern Dynasty is still intent on destroying the country. Your Highness's safety is paramount. You should immediately choose a son-in-law and prioritize the royal bloodline!"

Jiang Lianxing really wanted to cover her ears... and not listen.

Seeing that preaching was useless, Old Lady Lu lowered her hand and gently placed it on the princess's shoulder: "Your Highness, don't you like it?"

"I..." She shook her head: "I don't know either."

"Does that mean you like it?"

"I don't know, and I don't understand." She whispered, "I just feel that when I'm with him, I feel good and not depressed. It's very similar to when I'm with my sister... but not exactly the same."

Isn't that love?
Everyone in the world makes you feel depressed, but only one or two people are special.

"I have a suggestion." Old Lady Lu whispered, "Your Highness, why don't you discuss the marriage? There's no need to publicize this matter. All you need to do is get the marriage certificate."

"Can……"

"If Your Highness cannot make up his mind, I'm afraid you'll have no choice but to hand Young Master Bai over to him." Old Lady Lu sighed softly, "Can Your Highness accept this?"

Jiang Lianxing's calm and elegant demeanor wavered slightly. She thought about it seriously and shook her head: "No..."

Sure enough, jealousy is what makes women most motivated to fight.

As a princess, she is used to being in a superior position and having the final say, so how can she share her love with others?

Seeing that the time was right, the old lady stopped urging her. She smiled faintly, concealing her identity and name: "I have said this much, and will not say more... As for Zhu'er, please leave her to your Highness to take her to Jiankang."

This is a bridge built directly through one person.

Prince Yun is the power center of Southern Chu today, and power does not lie in status, but comes from the distance from the center of power... Therefore, people who stay away from the center for a long time will gradually fade out of the center of power and lose their voice.

Although the Lu family is a noble family, they are not in the central government for many years. This time, they have the merit of protecting the emperor. Of course, Jiang Lianxing would not refuse such a small request.

Old Lady Lu’s move was indeed brilliant, as it solved two problems at the same time… One was to show her loyalty and at the same time clear some of Jiang Lianxing’s psychological barriers; the other was to gain benefits for the Lu family.

Both in public and private matters, she is very smooth and no one else can do it better or more appropriately than her.

But no matter what, Old Lady Lu never expected that someone would take action earlier than her.

At this time, the Lin family, who were thousands of miles away, were already laughing so hard that they were numb.

(End of this chapter)