SWNOVELXO Chapter 255: Why is he here? (Requesting subscription)
Although it was said they would depart, Chen Yi still had breakfast with Lin Xueru and others at the Marquis Mansion before preparing to head to the Imperial City.
Before leaving, he was pulled aside by Chen Taixing to bathe and change clothes.
Servant girls in the mansion arranged his hair into a bun, adorned him with a feather crown, and dressed him in the purple robe signifying his identity as the Martial Lord.
Lin Xueru followed closely the entire time, and when she saw Chen Yi fully dressed, her beautiful eyes sparkled like starlight, exceptionally attractive.
They stood in front of the copper mirror, which illuminated their reflections, appearing as a radiant pair.
"Brother Yi, you look exceptionally heroic in this marquis outfit, but it's a pity..."
Chen Yi adjusted himself before the copper mirror, then turned to her with a teasing tone:
"It's a pity that you couldn't arrange it for me personally, isn't it?"
As he watched the servant girl arranging his hair earlier, he noticed the young girl eagerly wanting to dress him herself.
Lin Xueru stuck out her tongue: "I don't know how."
But in her heart, she silently added that she could learn.
Earlier, she was thinking that if she married Chen Yi in the future, she would definitely personally prepare him before he left, never handing it to anyone else.
The thought of personally arranging Chen Yi's attire filled her heart with delight.
Chen Yi smiled, casually hanging the treasured sword gifted by Emperor Wei at his waist, along with the jade plate inscribed with the title of Heroic Marquis.
"Your talent lies in cultivation, not these trivial matters."
Lin Xueru coyly replied: "That's not true, everything about Brother Yi is a big deal to me."
"Yes, yes..."
"Brother Yi, you're appeasing me, aren't you?" Lin Xueru wrinkled her delicate nose, protesting.
Chen Yi smiled gently: "Everything will be as you wish, but don't neglect your cultivation. More than anything, I wish for your safety."
Lin Xueru smiled beautifully, her slightly immature face as elegant and refined as a budding flower, nodding as she said:
"My cultivation has improved, you know."
She had never forgotten that night of the Lantern Festival, nestled safely behind Chen Yi, thinking how she wanted to protect Brother Yi.
Chen Yi affectionately touched her smooth forehead, smiling as he said: "Continue to train at home, and when I return, I'll take you around Kyoto Prefecture again."
He noticed that the young girl's cultivation had improved, not as rapidly as at Qianmo Cliff, but she had advanced a small realm.
If this continued, she would certainly become a powerful Divine Power Realm practitioner like Li Qingzhou.
"Alright."
Lin Xueru helped arrange his lapel, muttering softly.
"A few days ago, my father sent someone to the Marquis Mansion. I could tell he wanted to ask when you would leave confinement, but I don't know why."
After she finished arranging, Chen Yi smiled: "After the morning court is over, I'll ask Uncle Lin about it."
Lin Xueru nodded, accompanying him as he left Chunhe Garden, watching him board the carriage with the two senior members of the Chen Family, before returning herself.
Hua Xianzi, Hua Youxiang, and Xiao Xuanzhen watched them part ways and also returned to Chunhe Garden.
Previously, while Chen Yi was in seclusion, they temporarily stayed outside, but now that he had emerged, they could rest inside Chunhe Garden.
"Brother Yi said he would take us out once he returns from the morning court."
"Really?" Hua Youxiang initially felt joy, but then questioned suspiciously: "Doesn't Senior Brother need to go to Kyoto Academy?"
"Probably not," Lin Xueru hesitated for a moment before saying: "The third master of Kyoto Academy has died, and it has nothing to do with Brother Yi."
Xiao Xuanzhen shook his head, sighing: "Junior Brother is now the Heroic Marquis of the Wei Dynasty, if the Imperial Court summons him, he must consider attending."
Hua Xianzi recalled the majestic silhouette spanning the sky from the previous day, subconsciously furrowing her brows, her fair visage showing slight concern.
"Senior Brother's safety is most important; it's best to refuse if possible."
With that, Lin Xueru and the others lost their previous excitement, for Chen Yi was indeed no longer the same as before.
Chen Yi, who left the Marquis Mansion with Chen Lixin and Chen Lide in the same carriage, wasn't overthinking things.
Before his journey to the Grand Void Sect, he had often visited the Imperial City, and although he hadn't met with Emperor Wei, to him, the Imperial City was just a bigger Marquis Mansion.
The city's walls were higher than the mansion's, there were more servants and maidens, the guards were more vigilant, and the harem beauties...
However, at this moment, Second Uncle Chen Lide and Third Uncle Chen Lixin took it more seriously, continuously warning about the "rules" inside the Imperial City along the way.
"Our Martial Lord lineage is different from other civil servant families; from ancient times, we do not kneel before the emperor."
"Nevertheless, during court meetings, it's good to observe some etiquette, such as when presenting memorials or expressing personal thoughts, there are guidelines to follow."
Chen Lixin rehearsed it step by step, chattering away: "Moreover, be wary of the civil servants, most of whom are hypocrites."
"Especially Minister Qian who controls the treasury; Yi Er, as a new Martial Lord, your expenses allocated by the court might be significantly deducted by him."
"Also, Left Minister Xie Jing, who now advocates for the joint governance by civil and military officers, intends to implant Inspection Department officials among the Martial Lords—beware of him digging pits for you."
"In addition, he wishes to regulate the Martial World, especially renowned sects and holy lands, desiring to incorporate their inheritors into the court for the Holy Emperor's use."
"Your Grand Void Sect is also on this list, so be wary of him..."
Chen Yi listened silently, gaining new insights.
While he wasn't concerned with the position of Heroic Marquis, nor with material wealth, what was rightfully his would not be taken by anyone.
Anyone trying to set traps for him should best consider their own cultivation level.