Chapter 302

Shen Xudong sat at the head of the table in the Shen family's banquet hall. Plates of delicacies were served.

"Childe Chen, how do you feel about your first visit to Luoyang?"

He asked in a pleasant tone. Gu Chen was sitting opposite him. The banquet was specially prepared for Gu Chen.

"The Imperial Capital of the Nine Prefectures is bustling with flowers."

Gu Chen replied with a smile.

"Although the Imperial Capital is bustling, it is also noisy. May I know where Childe Chen is from?"

Shen Xudong asked casually.

As the Imperial Advisor, he was good at observing people.

Ever since he witnessed the spectacle of Stars in Daytime at True Martial Academy, he was filled with curiosity and confusion towards Chen Gu.

He was knowledgeable and always believed that his theories were flawless. However, Chen Gu had overturned his theories.

The Great Martial King Physique was only a first-rate physique. How could it cause such a terrifying phenomenon?

This question had been lingering in his mind for more than ten days. Now that Chen Gu had finally moved into his residence, he wanted to test the waters.

"I have no fixed abode. My home is the world."

How could Gu Chen not see that his grandfather was trying to test him? His answers were either evading the question or not answering the question.

Shen Xudong didn't pursue the matter after seeing that Chen Gu didn't take the bait. He started to talk about the Imperial Sacrificial Ceremony in three days.

"The Sacrificial Ceremony is only held once every five years. It is a grand ceremony for the entire empire. The Imperial Family will use the Kunlun Mirror to open the Hidden Ground of Ten Thousand Dragons. "

"The descendants of the Imperial Family and the guests attending the Feast of Philosophers will have the chance to enter the Hidden Ground of Ten Thousand Dragons."

"Childe Chen was given a slot to attend the Feast of Philosophers by the Imperial Family. The Crown Prince fought hard for it. It is a rare opportunity, but there are some things you need to take note of …"

Gu Chen already knew about the Kunlun Mirror from the Green Qilin Killing God. Now that Shen Xudong was talking about it again, he even emphasized some unwritten rules so that Gu Chen wouldn't understand the situation.

From his words, Gu Chen could tell that he emphasized how rare this opportunity was and how much effort Crown Prince Ji Zefang had put into it.

"It seems like my grandfather is assisting the Crown Prince and wants to help him gain the support of the Celestial Court. If there are no accidents, the Crown Prince will come and talk to me in detail before or after the Sacrificial Ceremony. "

Gu Chen's heart was as clear as a mirror.

As the two of them were chatting, the housekeeper of the Shen residence walked in quickly and whispered a few words into Shen Xudong's ear.

"Huang Fude? Why is he looking for the Old Man at this hour? "

Shen Xudong's snow-white eyebrows furrowed together.

Gu Chen's pupils involuntarily shrank a little. "The Huangfu family is here?"

On the first day that he stayed in the Shen residence, the HuangFu family's people appeared. Was it a coincidence?

"Master, the other party said that they have something extremely important to discuss."

The butler replied.

"Then let him in."

Shen Xudong thought for a while and said.

The butler then left the hall. Not long after, a slightly plump middle-aged man in a brocade robe walked in with large strides, followed by an old servant.

Gu Chen couldn't help but narrow his eyes. That was Huang Fude?

He spread out his divine sense and could roughly judge that Huang Fude's cultivation was around the middle stage of the Longevity Realm. As for the old servant beside him, he couldn't see the depth of his cultivation and seemed to be just a mortal.

"Imperial Tutor Shen, please forgive me for disturbing you so late at night. Uh, who is this? "

Huang Fude greeted Shen Xudong with a smile and was slightly surprised when he saw Gu Chen.

"It's so late. May I know what urgent matter nephew has come to the Old Man's place?"

Shen Xudong didn't answer Huang Fude's question and looked serious.

Huang Fude didn't get angry when he saw his cold attitude and just smiled.

"This junior came to visit late at night under the Emperor's decree and my father's order to inform the Imperial Tutor that after the Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony in three days, the Emperor wants to hold a royal wedding for my nephew, Qingming, and Princess Lanchu to officially get married."

As soon as Huang Fude said this, not only were the Shen family members in the hall shocked, but even Gu Chen's expression couldn't help but freeze!

"Princess Lanchu? Didn't Princess Lanchu escape from the wedding and no one knows where she is now? "

Shen Xudong asked in surprise.

"Just a few days ago, my nephew personally found Princess Lanchu and brought her back to Luoyang."

Huang Fude said with a smile.

Shen Xudong was silent for a moment.

"Imperial Tutor, why aren't you saying anything? Is there any difficulty in holding a wedding?"

Huang Fude couldn't help but ask.

Shen Xudong came back to his senses and shook his head. "Isn't this wedding too rushed? Right now, the entire imperial court is doing their best to prepare for the Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony. Where would they have the manpower to prepare for the royal wedding? "

"The Old Man suggested that the wedding be delayed so that we can make proper preparations and ensure that nothing goes wrong."

When Huang Fude heard this, he didn't refute and only said, "The Imperial Tutor is right. It is indeed too difficult to prepare for the wedding in such a short period of time. However, you also know that the rumors about Princess Lanchu have been spreading in the nine states for the past few months."

"The people of the nine states all say that Princess Lanchu eloped with someone. Although you and I both know that it isn't the truth, gossip is a fearful thing. The royal family and my Huangfu family's reputation have been tarnished because of this."

"Therefore, the Emperor feels that the wedding should be held as soon as possible so that the nosy people can shut their mouths and save the royal family's reputation."

"My father also thinks that this is a good idea, so the matter is decided."

"I'll have to trouble the Imperial Tutor with this matter. Discuss with the relevant officials as soon as possible and prepare for the wedding."

Huang Fude made it very clear that this was the Emperor's intention. Naturally, there was no reason for him to object. Shen Xudong could only nod. "The Old Man understands. I'll discuss this matter with the ceremonial officer tomorrow."

"Since the words have been conveyed, I won't disturb the Imperial Tutor's banquet."

Huang Fude smiled and left with the old servant.

Until his figure completely disappeared, the atmosphere in the hall was indescribably heavy.

"Father, once the Huangfu family marries Princess Lanchu, I'm afraid …"

Gu Chen's uncle, Shen Pengyuan, couldn't help but say. Because there was an outsider like Gu Chen present, he wanted to say something but hesitated.

However, Gu Chen understood what he wanted to say. The Huangfu family already had power in the court. If Huangfu Qingming married Princess Lanchu, he would become a relative of the royal family, which would be even more extraordinary.

"Lanchu was actually caught …"

Gu Chen didn't know why, but he had mixed feelings in his heart.

A while ago, he received a letter from her. He thought that she had already gone far away, but he didn't expect that she would still be caught in the end.

His heart was inexplicably overflowing with hostility. Thinking that Huang Fude was closely related to his father's disappearance, he couldn't help but stand up.

"Imperial Tutor Shen, everyone, since we have eaten and drank to our heart's content, this junior will return to his room to rest."

Shen Xudong couldn't help but nod. Huang Fude brought such explosive news that the Shen family needed to discuss it. The timing of Gu Chen's departure was just right. In their opinion, this was extremely tactful.

Thus, Gu Chen left the banquet hall and headed back to his residence.