Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1269 - 564: Entering the City

"Oh? Zhao Tianxiong."

Li Xiangrou heard the words "Lord" and immediately thought of this person.

"It seems our movements are constantly being observed."

Ning Qi smiled, "We must meet them."

"Okay."

Li Xiangrou nodded and then called out, "Come in."

Right after she spoke, a guard’s response came from outside the door.

The door was quickly opened.

The guard stood respectfully to one side, making way for someone.

Soon, a person walked in from behind him.

Ning Qi glanced over first.

It was a burly middle-aged man with a face sharp as if carved from a knife and piercing eyes.

He exuded an air of authority without anger and looked towards Li Xiangrou after entering.

"Your servant pays respects to the Princess."

Zhao Tianxiong said respectfully.

"Lord Zhao, you’re too formal. Please, sit."

Li Xiangrou gestured slightly with her hand for him to sit.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After thanking her, Zhao Tianxiong sat down, casting a glance at Ning Qi.

To dine with the Princess was certainly no ordinary affair.

In other words, to the Princess, such a person was a guest of honor.

"Lord Zhao, are you specifically here to receive us?"

Li Xiangrou put down her chopsticks and showed a hint of curiosity.

However, she was not at all concerned in her heart.

At this point, she was no longer the same as before.

In her eyes, a lord was nothing to worry about.

This confidence all came from Ning Qi.

"Indeed, Your Servant knew Your Highness would return soon, so I waited here especially."

"And it seems my waiting wasn’t in vain."

Zhao Tianxiong nodded and said with a smile.

"Oh? Lord Zhao, waiting here so prominently for us, I fear my royal sister might be jealous again if she finds out."

Li Xiangrou spoke frankly.

She was a different person from the one in the past.

These words caused Zhao Tianxiong to frown slightly.

"Your Highness need not worry, I’m here to receive the daughter-in-law of our Lord’s Mansion. Who dares to speak against it?"

Zhao Tianxiong replied after gathering his composure.

"Lord Zhao, you can eat the wrong food, but you cannot speak carelessly."

"Years ago, a joke by my grandfather was laughed about for decades in the Yue Imperial City."

"And you all took it seriously."

Li Xiangrou responded with a faint smile, "Don’t mention it again. I’ve never taken it seriously."

Her words clearly indicated she didn’t acknowledge the marriage.

In her eyes, it was just a joke.

Zhao Tianxiong could easily understand this.

"Your Highness, though that’s said, you’re aware of the current situation in the Imperial City."

"There’s only a slim chance if we join hands with our Lord’s Mansion."

"Otherwise, the Eldest Princess is watching like a tiger ready to pounce."

Zhao Tianxiong looked at Li Xiangrou and spoke slowly.

"Lord Zhao, you need not worry about that."

"Now that I’m back, I will naturally handle these matters."

Li Xiangrou showed no fear and appeared relaxed, "She’s played enough in my territory, it’s time she knows who the true ruler of Yue Country is."

As she spoke, Zhao Tianxiong’s brow furrowed once more.

Her words were clear enough.

This return wasn’t for a family visit, but to seize power.

The rumors swirling for so long were finally confirmed today.

This young girl is truly audacious, with Yue Country’s complicated power dynamics.

She thinks she can establish herself in Yue Country through her own efforts alone; that’s wishful thinking.

"Lord Zhao, relay the message to them of the Princess’ intent."

"Let everyone hear this loud and clear, they’d better do nothing rash."

"If anyone dares to act recklessly, I won’t be so forgiving."

Li Xiangrou looked at Zhao Tianxiong with a serious expression.

His face twitched twice as he saw this.

His brow furrowed tightly.

He never expected to encounter such a situation coming here.

Princess boldly clarifying her intentions upon return.

Then, what backing does she have?

Zhao Tianxiong pondered, glancing towards Ning Qi.

He had not spoken a word, merely focusing on his meal.

Occasionally pouring himself a drink, he ate with relish.

Seemingly indifferent to everything around.

"Master, Princess Xiangxiang has truly grown, to dare speak to a Lord like this."

Medicine Spirit was also devouring food, though Zhao Tianxiong could not see him.

"Isn’t it good? With her growth, we can leave in peace."

Ning Qi chuckled and continued enjoying the delicacies, "She’s doing this to have the lord pass the message back."

"Let those who intend to oppose her prepare, allowing her to capture them all at once."

"This will save her a lot of trouble, hitting two birds with one stone."

"Ah? Princess Xiangxiang considered all this?"

Medicine Spirit paused and glanced aside at Li Xiangrou, who seemed harmless.

At this moment, she was chatting with Zhao Tianxiong, her eyes filled with pride.

Evidently, Ning Qi’s guess was quite close to the mark.

"Your Highness, in that case, I’ll take my leave."

After a while, Zhao Tianxiong stood up and bid farewell to the two.

"Take care, no need to see you off."

Li Xiangrou rose slightly, responding calmly.

"Your Highness, stay."

Zhao Tianxiong uttered and then directly left.

Once outside, he boarded a carriage.

The carriage was not pulled by horses, but by two sika deer.