Chapter 147: The Capital, the Empress's Marriage Contract

"Yo, you all arrived quite quickly!"

Fanzhou City mansion.

Tuoba Hu, Tuoba Miaohan, and all the subordinates of the Anwu Army.

At this moment, they had all led their troops to arrive at Fanzhou City.

"After we learned that you, General, had come to Zhao Guo, the Princess immediately reported it to His Majesty the Emperor, and His Majesty the Emperor personally led the troops to provide support as soon as he had recovered!"

"Oh?"

Chu Feng turned his head to look at Tuoba Miaohan.

Tuoba Miaohan, however, turned her head away somewhat bashfully, fearing that someone might discern her thoughts.

"Many thanks to His Majesty and the Princess for the support; Chu Feng will never forget this kindness!"

"Haha, Champion Marquis, do not be modest. If anyone should be giving thanks, it is we who should be thanking you!"

Tuoba Hu said with a smile, "If it were not for you, our Wang Ting would have already been wiped out by Chu and Zhao Guo, and you also saved Miaohan and me. Your kindness is something the Xianbei will never forget."

After finishing, Tuoba Hu also took out a Gold Medal from his own storage item.

"Lord Champion Marquis, you have shown great kindness to my Xianbei. From this day forward, you are the Prince of Equal Rank of my Xianbei. Please, I trouble you to accept this!"

"This..."

Chu Feng glanced at the Gold Medal handed over by Tuoba Hu, pondered for a brief moment, and then accepted it. "Very well, then I shall not decline."

"It is only right!"

After accepting the Gold Medal gifted by Tuoba Hu.

The group began to discuss the current specific situation.

"General, we have now conquered the northern frontier of Great Zhao and have marched south, capturing several prefectures and counties along the way. Now that you have occupied Fanzhou without a drop of blood,

what we must face next is Pengguan of Zhao Guo. This is a barrier for the Capital of Great Zhao, and also the most difficult barrier to attack. As long as we take it, the Capital of Great Zhao will be within our grasp!"

"Good, pass down the order: we attack Pengguan in three days. Furthermore, inform all units that they are not to harass the populace; those who violate this order will be dealt with by military law!"

"Yes!"

"Wait!"

Chu Feng called back Xiang Yuan, who was preparing to leave.

"General, what other orders do you have?" Xiang Yuan asked.

"Immediately select a team to deliver these two items to the Duke of Chen at Yushan Fortress and to His Majesty at the Capital."

Chu Feng handed the two Eighth Grade Pills he had on him to Xiang Yuan.

Because he had been in a rush to come here to rescue Lu Shuwan, he had delayed delivering the items.

"Understood, I will order a trusted subordinate to deliver them immediately!"

"Mm, go."

The scene shifted.

The Capital of Great Wei.

Inside the Wuying Hall, Shen Lingwei and Shen Tang were meeting a group of guests from Xuan Yun Mountain.

"Brother Shen, long time no see. How have you been lately?"

"Haha, quite well, quite well. Brother Zhou, your complexion has been looking quite good lately, and your strength has even made no small amount of progress!"

"Hahaha, Brother Shen, you flatter me!"

The man who had come was named Zhou Fuli.

He was the Sect Master of Xuan Yun Mountain.

"It is rare to meet with Brother Zhou; today we must drink heartily. I have prepared some Sun-Rising and Spirit-Charm that are rarely seen on the market!"

"Hehe, drinking is not the main point. I have come this time for the marriage between our Saint Son and niece Lingwei!"

Zhou Fuli smiled slightly and brought the topic to the main point, while simultaneously glancing at Shen Lingwei. "When I first saw niece Lingwei, she was still in her formative years.

Who would have thought that after many years, niece Lingwei has become even more moving, and has even become the ruler of a nation. Impressive, truly impressive!"

"Sect Master, you flatter me!"

Shen Lingwei responded neither servilely nor overbearingly.

A young man beside Zhou Fuli, however, was already looking on, intoxicated.

He had not expected that this was his fiancée whom he had never met; she was even more beautiful than he had imagined.

At the thought that she would soon become his wife.

Lv Ke's heart was filled with agitation.

Shen Lingwei glanced at this legendary fiancé.

Her heart was filled with disgust.

Staring at her so brazenly, his eyes filled with base instincts.

It could not help but make Shen Lingwei feel nauseated.

Compared to Chu Feng, it was truly a difference between clouds and mud.

"Ke'er! Ke'er?"

"Ah?"

Lv Ke finally reacted.

He had been too mesmerized just now and had actually ignored the Sect Master calling him.

"Why don't you greet niece Lingwei?"

Zhou Fuli said, frustrated that he would not live up to expectations.

To show such a lack of composure upon their first meeting—he really did not know what to say about him.

"Oh! I am Lv Ke, greetings to Miss Lingwei!"

The moment he entered, Lv Ke had already sensed Shen Lingwei's strength.

It was the cultivation of a Grandmaster.

This level of strength truly made Lv Ke feel surprised.

However, he himself was currently at the Late Stage Martial Venerable cultivation.

With this strength, paired with his background, marrying her, Shen Lingwei, was more than enough.

"Greetings, Young Master Lv!"

Shen Lingwei responded, then turned her head and said, "I am afraid I must disappoint Uncle Zhou and Young Master Lv this time; Lingwei does not wish to marry at present!"

Clatter!

Shen Lingwei's words immediately poured a large basin of cold water over Zhou Fuli and Lv Ke on the spot.

"This time it is Lingwei's fault, and Lingwei is also willing to provide compensation to Xuan Yun Mountain!"

"Hmph, does my Xuan Yun Mountain lack your measly offerings?"

Zhou Fuli's anger flared up instantly, and he retorted, "Back then, this marriage contract was requested by your Imperial Father himself. Now you want to break the engagement; dare I ask if Your Majesty has any regard for my Xuan Yun Mountain?"

Facing Zhou Fuli's persistent questioning, Shen Lingwei showed no fear, lifting her slender swan-like neck as she spoke.

"Lingwei naturally knows this is wrong, but matters of the heart are paramount. I have no affinity with your sect's Saint Son, and I hope Uncle Zhou will grant my wish!"

"You..."

Zhou Fuli's aura erupted again instantly, pressing directly toward Shen Lingwei.

Shen Tang immediately unleashed his own aura as well, standing his ground against Zhou Fuli.

"Brother Zhou, this is a matter for the younger generation. Is it not a bit excessive for us old fellows to interfere?"

"Shen Tang, stop playing dumb here. This matter was initiated by your Great Wei, and now you are the ones abandoning it. Does your Great Wei have any regard for us?"

"This matter is our fault, and we are willing to provide compensation to your sect!"

"Hmph, I will say it again: we at Xuan Yun Mountain do not lack your Great Wei's measly offerings. Today, you will marry whether you want to or not!"

"So, are you prepared to use force?"

Shen Tang said angrily.

Originally, they had felt guilty and wanted to provide compensation to the other party.

Who would have thought the other party would actually want to play hardball with them.

"What if I am? What can you do to me?"

Since the facade had already been torn away, there was no need to be polite with them anymore.

Moreover, he knew that Shen Tang suffered from hidden ailments and was no match for him at all.

"Uncle Zhou, wait!"

Shen Lingwei spoke up to halt the development of the situation, "If you want me to marry your sect's Saint Son, I have one request. If it is fulfilled, Lingwei will naturally be willing!"

"Oh? Let's hear it?" Zhou Fuli withdrew his aura and asked.

"I want an Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill!"

"An Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill!"

Everyone was shocked.

They did not expect Shen Lingwei to be able to make such a demand.

An Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill was no laughing matter.

Not to mention the Pill itself, just finding an Eight-Grade Alchemist was a difficult task.

Even if one were found, there was no guarantee it could be refined successfully in one go.

"How about it, does Uncle Zhou dare to agree?"

"Aren't you making things difficult for people? Could it be that whoever can provide an Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill, you will marry?"

"Correct!"

Shen Lingwei said decisively, "I, Shen Lingwei, will state it here today: whoever can provide an Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill, I, Shen Lingwei, will marry him, whether as a wife or a concubine!"

"Child, you..."

Shen Tang did not expect his child to be truly prepared to risk everything for his sake.

"Hmph, an Eight-Grade Yangyuan Huichun Pill; do you really think you, the Empress of Great Wei, are so remarkable?"

Lv Ke mocked, "You should see if you are even worthy!"

"Whether I am worthy or not, what does it have to do with you?"

"Hehe, what does it have to do with me?"

Lv Ke sneered, "If I could produce an Eighth Grade Pill, who would still want you, this so-called Empress of Great Wei? Princesses of noble families and kingdoms across the world would be mine to choose from, and you would have been cast aside long ago!"

"Young Master Lv, do not speak too soon; be careful not to bite your tongue!"

Shen Lingwei's temper flared up instantly, "If someone manages to do it, what will you do?"

"Someone manages to do it? Rest assured, no one will!"

"I am asking you, what if there is?"

"If there is, the marriage contract between you and me will be voided, and I, Lv Ke, am willing to serve your Great Wei and be at your beck and call. How about that?"

"Good, it's a deal!"

"But there must be a time limit, Your Majesty?"

Lv Ke winked and said, "We can't just wait around forever and not settle the account, right?"

"This..."

Shen Lingwei fell into a dilemma. After careful consideration, she finally gave a definitive time, "Three months!"

"Fine, three months it is. Three months from now, you and I..."

"Why wait three months? Today will do!"

Before Lv Ke could finish speaking.

Guo Xueping hurried in from outside.