Masquerade in Bridal Attire and Marry the Prince

106. Preparation

Translator: Antonia

Yuxing Tianrui didn’t speak but still nodded politely to Jiu Dengdan. After all, he was Du Chuxuan’s shifu, and Yuxing Tianrui saw clearly that although Du Chuxuan’s emotion towards Jiu Deng wasn’t limited to usual shifu-tudi relationship, their bonds were deep. Therefore, Yuxing Tianrui was willing to treat Jiu Dengdan with due courtesy.

“I guess Your Highness is very clear of the purpose of the Wulin Assembly. I won’t waste my breath on it.” Jiu Dengdan casually found a stool and sat on it, “But this time will be different.” He gave a faint sigh. Despite Yuxing Tianrui’s powerful spies, they couldn’t gather such intelligence.

“There are many news in Wulin that are inclusive, some out of certain sect’s private interest and some out of the fear of the court.” Jiu Dengdan slightly exclaimed, “This year’s Assembly will attract more people because it’s said that an extremely powerful weapon appears in the world, and whoever gets it will get the world.”

The last few words were uttered slowly. Seeing the couple gasping in shock, he finally felt a little relieved. It was really frustrating to see the couple’s we-have-known-everything faces. It was so ridiculous that the two young men made themselves appear so experienced and sophisticated!

“Weapon—” Yuxing Tianrui gently tapped on the tap and repeated the word again and again. The point wasn’t what this weapon was, but rather its value. If there was really such a terrifying weapon, even the imperial family would be daunted. He now wasn’t sure what the Emperor’s decision would be.

“I feel that even if this is the came, the Emperor won’t ask you to go either.” Du Chuxuan, sensing Yuxing Tianrui’s hesitation, said slowly. As an on-looker, he saw clearer that the Emperor had attached great importance to Yuxing Tianrui. Previously, even his disappearance had almost damaged the Emperor’s health seriously.

If this weapon was truly that powerful, the Emperor would surely try every means to obtain it, but not to risk his son’s life. In this way, the third prince seemed to be the best candidate. Even if anything happened to him, the Emperor wouldn’t suffer any fundamental loss.

Yuxing Tianrui quickly figured it. He was clever and knew well the Emperor, so it just took a little effort to think through the pros and cons. Jiu Dengdan looked at the couple and continued, “This year’s Assembly will be very dangerous. If you two plan to go, go with me.”

This time, Du Chuxuan didn’t refuse. He also knew that his martial cultivation was nothing compared with that of Jiu Dengdan, whose fame in Wulin was certainly owing to his excellent martial cultivation. Du Chuxuan had just learned something superficial from him, while Yuxing Tianrui’s martial force was even lower.

With Jiu Dengdan’s company, the Assembly would be a homely place for them, or at least much safer, “Then, I really appreciate your offer.” Yuxing Tianrui realized it first and stood up to express his gratitude.

Jiu Dengdan saw his tudi follow suit and snorted, “Tell me if you’re ready. Remember to bring enough money!” Saying this, he, in a few ghostly steps, left the room, leaving the two in their contemplation.

“The earlier we set off, the better. After the wedding which will be held the day after tomorrow, we set off immediately.” Yuxing Tianrui said emphatically. There must be no delaying. With Sect Luo, they learned the news earlier than the Emperor, but at the same time, when the Emperor learned it, he would set more guards for Yuxing Tianrui, and by then it would be too late to leave.

Du Chuxuan also understood that. The two both had this tacit understanding and silently began to get prepared for the journey. In the short three days, there were a lot to be done. Du Chuxuan spared some time to teach Yuxing Tianrui a few moves of self-defense. These moves had been learned from Jiu Dengdan catering to his laziness.

They were the most effort-efficient, easiest and most effective moves. Of course, the learner must be equipped with certain martial foundation. Luckily, Yuxing Tianrui had one that wasn’t weak, so he learned and made progress quite fast. Even Jiu Dengdan was amazed by his learning ability.

Meanwhile, Luo Yi also found a woman whose figure and appearance were very much like Du Chuxuan. In these three days, she wasted no time in imitating Du Chuxuan’s expressions and manners. This was the most difficult. But since Du Chuxuan was carefree in nature, and the woman was smart, so she soon could make it sixty to seventy percent similar to Du Chuxuan.

In a blink, three days passed. The palace was on the go for the preparation of the wedding. Although something had gone ugly previously, the wedding must be held by the standards of a princess. Therefore, there were many trivial but complicated things to be done. Almost everyone in the palace was busy with it.

As for Zhao Zheng, her life in the past three days could be described as torment. After the punishment of palm-beating by the two nannies in her yard, she finally came to the realization that the Zhao family had given up on her. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have allowed the guards to watch her in an embarrassed situation.

However, the more so, the more Zhao Zheng hated. She hated the two nannies who tortured and humiliated her, for she had never suffered such a great humiliation since her birth. She hated the Zhao family’s indifferent attitude towards her and the cruelty of leaving her to her fate and the two insulting nannies once she meant no value to the family.

She also hated Ashina Fei. If that man had been a little more attentive to her, she wouldn’t have been in such a situation!

But the person she hated most was Du Chuxuan! In her eyes, but for Du Chuxuan, she would have been the Crown Princess and no one could have been nobler than her! However, she could only keep the thoughts to herself and slowly followed the maidservants from the palace to her sedan chair.

Ashina Fei sat on horseback and looked at the red-dressed woman. At the sight of her slim waist, there was finally a trace of satisfaction crossing his eyes. Although things turned out to deviate from their original plan, the major demands were met, and he got two beautiful women.

With regards to the powerful of his princess’s original family, so far, he was satisfied. Though the power didn’t belong to him yet, he believed one day, it surely would!