I Have A Martial Dao World-Chapter 465 - : 465. Going back to mother’s home
Chapter 465: 465. Going back to mother’s home
Although Lu Yao only gave three days, all attendees were dominant forces that counted in the nation.
Their spokespeople were all martial artists with profound cultivation, and with their speed of movement, there was no one who wanted to come that couldn’t arrive.
By the second day, even those from faraway places like Yunnan and Guangdong had rushed over.
Some were excited and delighted, such as the martial artists from Yunzhou and Jinling, who had established good relations with Lu Yao during the resolution of the “Sacred Heart Institute” issue and were naturally happy to see him succeed.
There were also a minority of upright martial artists and officials who were similarly elated. With the famous Lord Lu leading Divine Land, it was bound to rise spiritedly.
But the vast majority were anxious like ants on a hot pan.
In recent years, the Imperial Court had been weak in the shadows, and they had lived freely and happily like local emperors. The sudden emergence of an influential leader to manage and regulate would be unbearable for anyone accustomed to freedom.
Not to mention that for some prefecture governments, opium cultivation was now a pillar industry, “crucial for the livelihood of millions of workers,” and they could not afford to have Lu Yao act recklessly.
Fortunately, the arrival of Great Grandmasters Zhang Wenda and Yuan Kaisheng provided them with some reassurance.
Jing Yi Garden also became increasingly busy, with many visitors arriving every day.
However, not all were there for Lu Yao; some came seeking out Li Pei.
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“Commandery Princess, your servant is here to pay my respects,” said the visitor, Eunuch Wang Zhen, the head of the internal servants of Li Pei’s father.
Eunuch Wang’s hair had turned gray, and he seemed to have aged considerably in just a few short years.
Li Pei replied calmly, “I did not expect Eunuch Wang to visit in person.”
Eunuch Wang’s expression carried an urgency he could not fully hide, and with a smile, he said,
“Prince has been hoping to invite you and your husband to a feast at the mansion, but you have always declined. This old servant had no choice but to come personally to extend the invitation.
Today, many relatives of the same clan have come to discuss important matters… Commandery Princess, after all, you and your father are family, and you are a member of the Li family.”
Li Pei was well aware of what her family relations wished to do.
Constantly making excuses was not a solution, and in a neither warm nor cold tone, she said, “Well, I will return and clarify the matters.”
Eunuch Wang opened his mouth as if to say something, but then hesitated…
Li Pei knew what he meant and spoke directly, “My husband is in cultivation, so let’s not disturb him. I can make a decision on this matter myself.”
“Then this old servant will go back first to prepare, awaiting the Commandery Princess’s esteemed arrival.”
Having been able to invite the Commandery Princess back was a good outcome, so the old eunuch took his chance to leave gracefully after bowing and taking his leave.
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In the melancholy of autumn since ancient times, Eunuch Wang walked down the mountain full of worries.
The Imperial Court had collapsed, and there was no capable figure to stand on the stage.
The Li Imperial Family had extended multiple invitations and gestures of goodwill to Lord Lu, but all were blocked by the Commandery Princess, clearly unwilling to speak for the Li family.
This time, the Commandery Princess reluctantly agreed to visit home, but it was only out of consideration for past relations…
“Godfather, you’re here!”
Lost in thought, Eunuch Wang unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance—the eunuch he cared for like a son, Zhang Jin.
In stark contrast to Eunuch Wang’s current state, Zhang Jin was radiant with health and appeared full of confidence and ambition.
Eunuch Wang lamented, “Being in Lord Lu’s service, you have become a person of importance now.”
Zhang Jin hurriedly waved his hand, “I’m just a watchdog in Lord Lu’s service, attending to miscellaneous affairs around the house, hardly someone important.”
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His modest words belied an excitement and pride he could not conceal.
Eunuch Wang inwardly sighed at the thought that when one man achieves the Dao, his poultry and dogs ascend to the heavens too, and then said, “I’ve still got matters to attend to, we can catch up another day.”
After speaking, he headed for the car parked at the foot of the mountain, eager to return to the Wang Mansion.
And at that moment, Zhang Jin suddenly said from behind:
“The Imperial Court is legitimate only if the Great Grandmasters acknowledge it; without their recognition, it’s nothing. Tell Prince Wang, with the Commandery Princess around, there isn’t much he can do about it, so there’s no need for him to always interfere.”
Eunuch Wang’s figure paused, and without turning back, he bowed and hastened his pace into the carriage.
“Return to the mansion quickly.”
He called out, only to find that the driver was in a daze.
The driver, a family retainer from Wang Mansion, was staring at Zhang Jin dumbstruck with envy and admiration.
Sometimes fate truly plays a hand; who could have imagined that the Commandery Princess would find such an outstanding son-in-law!
The people who had followed the Commandery Princess on her flight that year were truly fortunate; it was a blessing accumulated over lifetimes to become disciples of a true lord!
A few seconds later, under Eunuch Wang’s chilling gaze, the driver finally came to his senses and quickly stepped on the gas, speeding away.
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The once dilapidated and desolate Yi Qin Prince Mansion was now bustling like a marketplace.
Today was especially lively, with so many cars that there was no place to park, and newcomers had to leave their vehicles two streets away.
The scene of guests continuously arriving in full throng brought a slightly improved color to the face of Li Pei’s father—Li Gong.
Surrounded by all sorts of flattering and fawning words, he indulged in even more daydreams.
Those in attendance today included members of the Li Imperial Family and a handful of officials still loyal to the Great Shun Dynasty.
These people had one thing in common—they lacked “strength.”
Most of them were in the Organ Refining stage, very few had reached the Marrow-Cleansing stage, and those in the Blood-Exchange Realm were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
Martial training is filled with hardship and pain, and as one progresses further, there is even the danger of losing one’s life. In contrast, a comfortable living environment does not foster strong warriors.
“Born in distress, die in comfort; the ancients did not deceive me.”
The one who uttered this sigh was an official named Lian Wenzhong. He was an envoy from the Governor-general of Liangjiang, who came specifically to gather information.
There were many others like him watching the crowd come and go, filled with disdain in their hearts:
“In this world, without strength, even a fart doesn’t make a sound—a bunch of fringe figures, here only to speculate and take advantage.”
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By 6 p.m. the sky was already turning dark, and the people present were growing increasingly restless, anxious for the arrival of the person they were waiting for.
Just then, a loud and clear cry came from the sky as a splendid Spiritual Sparrowhawk, with a wingspan of over eight meters, descended from above!
Its white feathers, speckled with black, refracted a metallic sheen in the sunlight.
As its wings flapped, the roomy courtyard was immediately filled with flying sand and rocks, compelling the guests to protect their heads and faces.
Without needing their Martial Intuition to alert them, everyone knew they were no match for this Spirit Bird.
They hurried to bow and compliment Li Pei ostentatiously, the flattery incessant.
Li Pei could not be bothered with these people and casually responded to a few before heading to the rear residence to meet her father.
There, Li Gong was already waiting with a crowd of relatives.
A young boy and girl also rushed over, holding a hawk, and said to Li Pei:
“Big sister, you’re back! The hawk you gave us has grown so much.”
These were Li Pei’s younger half-brother and sister, not yet sixteen.
Seeing the hawk, which was still a common wild bird, and then thinking of the three Spirit Birds at home, both being the same species and yet so different in their circumstances, Li Pei’s resolve grew even stronger.
She nodded to her younger siblings and then went straight to her father and to the group of uncles and brothers by his side, and spoke directly:
“The Great Shun Dynasty is finished. I belong to the Lu family now. I will not make demands or set conditions on behalf of the Li Imperial Family to my husband. You can give up on that idea.”
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