Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

Chapter 183 The Celestial Artifacts of Xuan Yue Palace

After entering Yancheng, Chu Xiong did not go to the Northern King's Mansion immediately. Instead, he wandered around Yancheng to learn about the recent situation there.

He had heard about the annihilation of the heavy cavalry of Beijun when he was still in Sufeng City, so he was very curious about this news. He inquired about the situation of the Black Cavalry everywhere, wanting to know if the Black Cavalry had really been wiped out. However, this also attracted the attention of the Jinyiwei of Yancheng.

Soon, news of Chu Xiong's presence in Yancheng reached Lu Chen's ears.

Lu Chen was somewhat surprised to hear that his maternal grandfather had come. He hadn't expected that Chu Xiong would come to Beijun to find him after losing his position as head of the family.

In the study, Lu Chen pondered for a moment, then said to the Imperial Guard beside him, "Make arrangements. I wish to meet my maternal grandfather."

"Yes, Your Highness."

at the same time.

Chu Xiong has already settled into an inn run by Xuan Yue Palace. He plans to wander around for a few more days before visiting his grandson at the Northern King's Mansion.

Although Yancheng is not as prosperous as Sufengcheng, Yancheng has great potential. He discovered that there are quite a few business people in Yancheng, and it is almost catching up with Sufengcheng.

This era emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce, and such prosperous commercial trade only appeared in some cities where aristocratic families gathered.

Chu Xiong was surprised to find caravans coming and going in Yancheng. He was eager to learn about the business environment in Yancheng.

After checking into the inn, Chu Xiong was resting and drinking tea in his room when a knock came at the door. Thinking it was the innkeeper, Chu Xiong asked, "What is it?"

A man's voice came from outside the room, "Master Chu, my master wishes to meet with you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiong's teacup froze in mid-air.

Head of the Chu family?

Did they recognize themselves?

I've only just arrived in Yancheng, and I've already been recognized?

Chu Xiong put down his teacup and then asked, "Who is your master?"

The person outside spoke up, "Master Chu, you'll understand once you come with me. Please rest assured, our master is someone you know."

Someone I know?

Chu Xiong was a little curious. He didn't seem to know anyone in Yancheng.

All the people he knew were at the Northern Prince's residence.

For example, Chu Yuqin and Chu Qingli.

However, he had no recollection of what kind of power the two of them had created, or how they had become someone else's masters.

Clearly, the person outside the door was referring to someone else.

Chu Xiong didn't think much of it and got up immediately.

Since we've already been recognized, there's no point in hiding anymore.

He wanted to see which acquaintance had also come to Yancheng.

Chu Xiong then opened the door and went out. He was stunned when he saw the Imperial Guards dressed in black and red at the door.

He didn't know about the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but he had just seen someone in the same clothes reading out a reform proclamation at the city gate, which proved that this person was most likely from the Northern Prince's Mansion.

If it's someone from the Northern Prince's Mansion, then who else could be the master of the Northern Prince's Mansion?

Thinking of this, Chu Xiong felt enlightened. He had originally planned to go to the Northern King's Mansion in a few days, but he didn't expect to be discovered by his grandson as soon as he entered the city.

There's nothing we can do about that.

I'd like to meet my grandson beforehand.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiong followed the Jinyiwei soldiers to the restaurant next to the inn, which was run by Xuan Yue Palace, and then they entered a private room.

As soon as Chu Xiong entered the private room, he saw a face that was both strange and familiar.

Upon seeing Chu Xiong, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Grandpa, it's been a long time! You came to Yancheng without even telling your grandson?"

Chu Xiong was taken aback for a moment, then quickly bowed and said, "This humble subject greets Your Highness."

Lu Chen walked over in a few steps, took Chu Xiong's arms and said, "Grandpa, what do you mean by this? We met in private, why are you giving me such a big bow?"

Chu Xiong said, "Your Highness, etiquette must not be disregarded."

Lu Chen smiled and didn't dwell on the topic. He used the system to identify Chu Xiong's identity information.

Name: Chu Xiong

[Identity: Former head of the Chu family, 86 years old this year. He doted on his daughter. Since Chu Yue's death, he has placed his affections on the Northern King. After being stripped of his position as head of the family, he came to Yancheng to see how his grandson was doing and to verify whether his grandson was truly a pawn of the Xia Emperor.]

[Strength: Grandmaster Level]

Loyalty: 95

Seeing Chu Xiong's personal information, Lu Chen was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Chu Xiong to value his grandson so much.

This also proves that Chu Xiong really loves his mother very much, otherwise his feelings for her wouldn't be so deep.

In this era of male chauvinism, the existence of "doting fathers" is something Lu Chen never expected.

After reading Chu Xiong's personal information, Lu Chen took another look at Chu Xiong.

Chu Xiong had gray hair and a long white beard, and his face was covered in wrinkles, but he was very burly. His muscles even stretched his gray robe, making him look like someone who practiced martial arts regularly.

To be honest, Lu Chen didn't know how to arrange things for his maternal grandfather, Chu Xiong. First of all, like Emperor Xia, he was someone who didn't have much affection for aristocratic families.

However, Chu Xiong was, after all, his maternal grandfather, and Chu Xiong had treated him quite well.

As Lu Chen was sizing up Chu Xiong, Chu Xiong was also sizing up Lu Chen.

At this moment, Chu Xiong was filled with mixed emotions.

It's so similar, it's uncanny!

His grandson and his daughter looked very similar, and their temperaments were also very similar. His daughter herself had a more masculine temperament and looked very dashing. Lu Chen, on the other hand, was a man, which made him even more similar to Chu Yue.

Lu Chen then asked, "Grandpa, did you come to Yancheng specifically to see me?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's question, Chu Xiong snapped out of his reverie and immediately replied, "I am no longer the head of the Chu family. I had nothing to do, so I thought I'd come to Beijun to see you."

"Oh no, it shouldn't be called Beijun anymore, it should be called Beiguo."

Lu Chen said, "Grandpa, I have heard about what happened to you in the Chu family. Actually, you can totally side with the Eighth Prince. There is no need for you to care about me. I am just a prince who has been enfeoffed to the frontier. In the future, it is very likely that I will have a hard time returning to the capital. The position of Crown Prince is probably not related to me either."

Hearing this, Chu Xiong sighed and said, "Your Highness, this is actually not your concern. Even if I side with the Eighth Prince, my other two brothers will find a way to oust me from the Chu family. This is related to the conflict between Xuan Yue Palace and the Chu family."

Hearing what Chu Xiong said, Lu Chen was taken aback.

Is it related to Xuan Yue Palace?

He had always thought that Chu Xiong was ostracized from the Chu family because Chu Xiong was his maternal grandfather and he was more inclined to support him to become emperor, which was why he was ostracized from the Chu family. How did this involve Xuan Yue Palace?

Lu Chen asked curiously, "Grandpa, I heard that you were stripped of your position as head of the family by a group of people because you didn't support the Eighth Prince. How is this related to the Xuan Yue Palace?"

Chu Xiong said, "Back then, your mother became a goddess of the Xuan Yue Palace and brought back a weapon with extremely powerful strength. It was said to be a celestial artifact used by immortals. Some people in the Chu family wanted to take that weapon for themselves, thinking that the Xuan Yue Palace was just a third-rate sect and there was no need to be afraid of them."

"I did not agree at the time, and I thought that weapon was likely to bring disaster to the Chu family, so I asked your mother to return the weapon temporarily. However, when your mother handed the mysterious weapon to the people of Xuan Yue Palace to take back to Xuan Yue Palace, some people from the Chu family secretly attacked the disciples of Xuan Yue Palace behind my back."

"As a result, not only were the disciples of Xuan Yue Palace unharmed, but they also dealt with the Chu family members who had ambushed them along the way. Some members of the Chu family believed that your mother was a goddess of Xuan Yue Palace, so they thought that I, as the head of the family, had betrayed them, which led to the failure of their operation."

"The seeds of conflict were sown from that time onward. They have always wanted to strip me of my position as head of the family. As early as ten years ago, they tried to unite with the family elders to take away my position as head of the family, but they ultimately failed."

"This time they used the same trick again, finding another excuse, which ultimately allowed them to succeed. This is a power struggle within the Chu family, and it has nothing to do with who I support."

Upon hearing Chu Xiong's words, Lu Chen fell into deep thought.

Immortal artifacts used by immortals?

What kind of weapon is that?

He remembered that the system seemed to have said that it was difficult for immortals to be born in this world.

How could a celestial artifact used by immortals have fallen into this world?

Could it be a firearm or some kind of weapon?

The Barrett and Desert Eagle in his hands were considered divine weapons by the soldiers of the Northern King's Palace.

The people of this world do not understand the principles of firearms; they only know that firearms are extremely powerful, which is why they regard them as divine weapons.

Is it possible that the so-called immortal artifact that my mother brought out from Xuan Yue Palace was also a firearm?

Could it be that besides myself, there are other people in this world who also possess firearms?

Thinking of this, Lu Chen frowned, then asked, "Grandpa, could you describe to me what the immortal artifact my mother brought back from the Xuan Yue Palace looks like?"

Chu Xiong thought for a moment and then replied, "That immortal artifact looks like a long box, and the light that flies out of that box can instantly pierce through a small mountain."

Hearing this, Lu Chen was stunned.

Why does this look like a laser weapon?

Lu Chen then asked, "Why didn't you let your mother stay with the Chu family with such a powerful weapon?"

From the perspective of the Chu family head, he certainly wanted the Chu family to become as powerful as possible. It's surprising that he wasn't tempted by such a mysterious and powerful weapon and even wanted his mother to send it back to Xuan Yue Palace. This was something that Lu Chen couldn't understand.

Chu Xiong said, "I understand the principle that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Your mother is a goddess of the Xuan Yue Palace, and I also know a little about the Xuan Yue Palace. As far as I know, the Xuan Yue Palace may have a powerhouse who surpasses the Celestial Realm."

"Since Xuan Yue Palace dared to let your mother take that weapon out, it proves that they have the ability to take it back."

(End of this chapter)