[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal":3,"chapter-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-476":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Investing in the Reborn Empress, She Actually Calls Me ‘Husband’",{"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},596599,846,"Chapter 476: The Sword Forge, The Divine Artisan","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-476",476,"\u003Cp>\"Huh? Where's my ginger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li the Chef had just finished plating the vinegar-glazed potato shreds and was about to start cooking ginger-spiced snake when he realized all the ginger was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing snapped out of her daze, her gaze lingering on the young man's now-matured face, then pointed at the plate of potato shreds after a long silence.This text is hosted at Nov3lFɪre.ɴet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo thought to himself, no wonder these two potatoes had yielded such a massive portion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out it was potato shreds stir-fried with ginger shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Block's culinary prowess just kept rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an incense stick later, Li Mo carried a tray and walked into the main hall with the Ice Block, just in time to meet Xie Xuan's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xuan forced a smile uglier than a grimace—clearly, he'd moved on, but the aftermath still stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow swordsmen help each other—it's the joy of life. No need for formalities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo set down the tray and subtly took the Ice Block's delicate hand in his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xuan felt something off about that statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn't quite pinpoint what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Mo's bright, carefree smile, he decided not to dwell on trivialities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bounced back so quickly—Brother Xie truly has a free spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jinghong nodded approvingly. He'd always believed swordsmen ought to be unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sad at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xuan avoided looking at the couple across from him, downed two gulps of wine, and exhaled deeply with closed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the lingering ache still made his nose tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only distract himself by grabbing a bite of the vinegar-glazed potato shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, why are you crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These potato shreds... are so damn good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Little Jiang curiously reached her chopsticks over, wondering just how delicious something had to be to move someone to tears—only to recoil when the ginger shreds' vinegar-spiked heat made her stick out her pink tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo took a bite too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to put it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, this wasn't just a dish—it was a work of art. One could taste sourness, bitterness, and spice, but not a hint of sweetness. It was practically like life itself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing blinked and extended her chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Block, eat this instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo swiftly intervened, feeding her a piece of stir-fried snake meat to prevent her from attempting the dangerous experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to try some of that.\" Ying Bing's cheeks moved slightly as she chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to know what their first collaborative dish tasted like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, it looked decent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me describe it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo said gravely, \"This dish's appearance resembles me, but the taste...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted meaningfully toward Xie Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing glanced at Xie Xuan too, then nodded and abandoned her plan to try the potato-ginger shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"????\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xie Xuan didn't feel so heartbroken anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because compared to romantic rejection, the Hammer Tyrant and Frost Fairy's gazes packed a far more devastating punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truth be told, I came to say goodbye today. After the Arms Forging Assembly, I'll enter seclusion for intensive training. I won't emerge until I've mastered the Pure Jun Sword Intent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time we meet might be at the Hidden Dragon Tournament... or perhaps much later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the sound of it, he didn't even plan to attend the Hidden Dragon Tournament unless he achieved a breakthrough in swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he stood, took a swig of wine, bid farewell, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie!\" Li Mo called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't try to stop me—my mind's made up! No need to see me off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xuan struck a dashing pose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't seeing you off. I'm coming with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a participant in the Arms Forging Assembly too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"????\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Li Mo pull out a black iron token from his robes, Xie Xuan froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed... escape was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Mountain Sword Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Mountains of the imperial capital stood perpetually snow-capped, untouched by seasons, locked in eternal winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword forge was the only warm place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, the renowned forge was in its rest period—fires banked, hammers silent—as preparations for the Arms Forging Assembly in three days demanded all activity cease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apprentices here each had at least seven to eight years of weaponsmithing experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they tidied up, they chatted in hushed tones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That young man earlier seemed unusual. What's his background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's Zhong Zhenyu, only son of the Southern Suppressing King, ranked thirty-ninth on the Hidden Dragon list. He's usually stationed at the southern borders—no surprise you haven't seen him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He brought lavish gifts. Which master smith is he trying to commission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably Grandmaster Huo Bingzi? Many top-performing weapons from past Hidden Dragon Tournaments came from his hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even among famed weapons, there are hierarchies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True. Some famed blades rival mystic-grade arms, even surpass them—lacking only sentience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, but those require at least a grandmaster, if not a divine smith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention the materials alone could forge a treasure-grade weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above common weapons were famed arms, then mystic-grade, treasure-grade, and finally divine weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using treasure-grade materials to forge a famed weapon was outright sacrilege—possible only with immense wealth and connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, from the starting line, prodigies from humble origins already lagged behind their imperial capital counterparts in weaponry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the apprentices arranged the assembly grounds while lamenting this reality, sudden commotion erupted at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All hail the Crown Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every passerby promptly lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yu entered, flanked by Qingniao and a noblewoman in resplendent crimson robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall and poised, her hair tips burned like flickering flames against her fair, pampered skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apprentices gulped at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Yuyang—the Great Yu's youngest princess, beloved by the emperor, and a talent eclipsed only by the elder princess among the imperial siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, you promised me a fine sword for my birthday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Yuyang cooed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Smith Du hasn't lit his forge in years. His return won't disappoint you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yu displayed uncharacteristic indulgence for his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Wufeng—one of only four remaining divine smiths at the sword forge, specializing in blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His masterpiece? The very divine sword now enshrined at Celestial City's zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overhearing snippets, the blacksmith apprentices and visiting artisans couldn't help but twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Jiang Yu and Princess Yuyang sought weapons for the Hidden Dragon Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commissioning a divine smith to forge a mere famed weapon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under heaven, perhaps only the Great Yu's crown prince could command such influence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1092,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","006cb06a9d841c661c4c1b595d51369efc61c6ef81dc6c7f23de6e9b74ac1d4d","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-477","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-475",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]