[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-669":6,"glossary-terms-1365":24},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imperial Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1055528,1365,"Chapter 669: 665: A Solution","imperial-cultivation-chapter-669",669,"\u003Cp>Chapter 669: A Solution\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of this and quickly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, it’s impossible to break off the marriage agreement, since it’s something the two dynasties have already negotiated, and it can’t be violated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Twelfth Princess is disgraced, his status as Prince Consort cannot be revoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not the Prince Consort of the Twelfth Princess, he would still be the Prince Consort of some other Princess of the Phoenix Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at You Lan, “These past few days, we’ll still not meet with any guests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” You Lan agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted, “Certainly, in these few days, they all want to come and freeload, seeking benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, actually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry about them,” Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, “Even if we give them, they won’t speak well of us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” You Lan understood his meaning and did not persuade further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, she wanted to persuade Chu Zhiyuan to use these Strange Flowers and Fruits to ease the relationship with other princes and improve his own situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “There’s no need for Aunt to think about them much, anyway, they’re people who are leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, our roots are ultimately still here,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think your roots are here, but they do not think so,” Chu Zhiyuan said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…And there’s the Princess Consort still,” You Lan said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Chu Zhiyuan’s calm and indifferent expression in a daze, feeling inexplicably bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Highness is truly pitiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only ones who genuinely care about him in this world are the Princess Consort and Chu Zhen and Chu Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s disdain towards His Highness is never concealed; it’s rooted deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s attitude affects those around him, causing everyone to disdain His Highness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Mother Consort…” Chu Zhiyuan raised his head to glance in the direction of the Imperial Palace, and said indifferently, “There are Zhen’er and Qiao’er, and also the Tenth Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tenth Prince is her real son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he is not of mediocre talent, though he can never become Emperor, he won’t be too bad either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt, rest assured, I’m fine,” Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, “We’ll close the door and live our own small life; it’s quite good this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan knew his fortitude, hated being pitied by others, and thus forcibly suppressed her bitterness and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan first practiced the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record for half a day, then practiced the Infinite Brightness Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once exhausted, he still fell asleep instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a small Flying Knife slowly and leisurely flew through the night sky over the Imperial City, blending into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, after Chu Zhiyuan washed and ate under You Lan’s service, he directly headed to the Great Bright Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the Great Bright Peak, the two middle-aged Imperial Guards were no longer seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now need not be monitored and could directly head to the True Martial Institute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While heading to the True Martial Institute, he encountered several Princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They greeted him one after another, curiously sizing him up, as if seeing a stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s expression was cold, merely nodding without speaking, displaying an aloof demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sparked discussion among the Princes, who felt he remained as he was, unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the cave where the True Martial Institute was, brighter by three parts than outside, a handsome young man was already seated inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands, “Third Brother is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he directly sought a warm jade mat to sit on and prepared to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The position he chose was the furthest from the handsome young man, showing a respectful but distant attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original host had no good impression of this Third Brother, always wearing a somber face as if everyone owed him much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mysterious and secretive, one glance to know he is full of cunning ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Prince Chu Liyang glanced at him indifferently, “You’ve entered the Heavenly Intent Pavilion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes to look at him, “Third Brother has also entered the Heavenly Intent Pavilion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, it’s profound and unfathomable, wondrously mystical.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what about Eldest Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eldest Brother hasn’t mentioned, but presumably he’s also entered; otherwise, with his talent, he wouldn’t have reached the Evolution Realm so quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Second Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother also entered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, we’ve all entered the Heavenly Intent Pavilion? Is that why we can reach the Evolution Realm at such a young age?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard outside, many at our age and cultivation level are about the same!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Four Great Sects, perhaps?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About that, I’m not sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Four Great Sects are Ancient Sects; they also have sacred places for cultivation similar to our Heavenly Intent Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see…” Chu Zhiyuan suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“People of our age and cultivation, aside from the Four Great Sects, wouldn’t be possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the Spirit Guards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Spirit Guards number a thousand, not all can be disciples from the Four Great Sects. They’re geniuses from various sects and factions, … The world is vast, and there are indeed many prodigies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Second Brother want to join the Spirit Guards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally, don’t you want to join the Spirit Guards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do want to, but I cannot join.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…” Second Prince Chu Liyang fell silent, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Chu Zhiyuan’s situation, indeed he can’t become a Spirit Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan closed his eyes, “Second Brother, let’s continue cultivating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t want to be this Prince Consort, it’s not impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Self-harm? No need for that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can commit suicide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm——?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Mother Consort is Father’s most favored woman; you didn’t know this, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s face instantly darkened, glaring coldly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang, however, calmly said, “No one’s told you this, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Few know this; those who do fear Father and dare not speak carelessly. Everyone thought you were scorned by Father because he dislikes your Mother Consort, not knowing it is quite contrary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan coldly said, “How does Second Brother know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I once overheard Mother and Father arguing, inadvertently discovering it, Mother lamenting that Father always has your Mother Consort in mind, unable to let go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…” Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You suffered a deadly injury as a child; your Mother Consort performed a secret technique using her lifespan as a price to save you, but she passed away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who harmed me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Not known, said to be the Demon Clan, but who can say for sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father despises me because I cost Mother Consort her life?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, … But your life was saved at the cost of your Mother Consort’s life, Father would never allow your suicide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Second Brother, that’s a lousy idea,” Chu Zhiyuan snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contemplating threatening the Emperor with suicide to make him change his mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is but Second Prince’s unilateral claim; what if it’s false?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using suicide as a threat would surely provoke the Emperor’s wrath, likely resulting in being directly deposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This risk cannot be taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it’s true, it cannot be done; it would still anger the Emperor and result in being deposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang indifferently said, “I think it’s a clear path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan discerned he was speaking truthfully, genuinely believing it, and thus asked, “What is Eldest Brother busy with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Affairs of the Ministry of War,” Chu Liyang said, “Related to the distribution of military provisions, a chaotic mess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, “It seems this imperial throne should belong to Eldest Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang snorted, closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Second Brother, you stand no chance; being born later was a disadvantage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang coldly said, “You’d better worry about your own affairs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, shook his head, “Even if Eldest Brother doesn’t become Emperor, it wouldn’t be Second Brother; there’s also Third Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang sneered, “Do I fall short?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re pretty much the same; I’m loathed by all, while Second Brother is shunned by all,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “No one wishes to be close to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang snorted, kept silent, too lazy to speak more.\u003C\u002Fp>",1345,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-14T10:33:21.553Z",1,"novelbin.me","d91f646cfb5dc35254dae9326d83bf50357b869d1233427fefd6aacee491b232","imperial-cultivation-chapter-670","imperial-cultivation-chapter-668",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25,"userReplacements":26},[],{}]