"Young Master Hua … Young Master Hua!"
The old man saw that Hua Kai's armor had automatically disappeared from his head, revealing Hua Zichen's head. A trace of ridicule could be seen on his face.
"Young Master Hua, look at what happened today … Mister Li, are you alright?
How could you fight with Young Master Hua? Young Master Hua is here to marry Princess Ji Le!
I can only blame myself for being delayed by my family. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a misunderstanding. "The old man said as he helped the Xiantian Realm expert up.
"Today, I will not kill you on account of King Lu!
However, I will report today's matter to King Lu! "Hua Zichen said coldly.
"Thank you, Young Master Hua, for not killing me!" After knowing Hua Zichen's strength, Mister Li knew that his actions today were foolish.
Hua Zichen was able to marry Princess Ji Le because of the Prince of Qi's words. Today, if he attacked Hua Zichen, it would be disrespectful to the Prince of Qi. If Hua Zichen killed him, the Prince of Lu could only say that it was well done. Even if Hua Zichen didn't kill him today, the Prince of Lu would still have to severely punish him. Otherwise, how could he explain to the Prince of Qi?
After saying that, Hua Zichen rode towards the inner city gates. Today, he had to go through the gates to escort the bride.
When he arrived at the gates, the inner city gates slowly opened. Qing Geertai and a few others rode on a BMW and followed behind him.
The old official knew that Hua Zichen was angry. He shook his head. Some things were not up to him to decide. He only hoped that Hua Zichen would not be too forceful in the main hall. Otherwise, he might be punished this time.
Hua Zichen entered the inner city walls of Qufu City and saw the Lu Palace not far away.
Qufu City had a population of more than 100,000. It was much smaller than Linzi City. The inner city was at most the size of Guang County. When he arrived at the entrance of the Lu Palace, no one dared to stop him.
Although this was the first time Hua Zichen came to the Lu Palace, he had seen the situation of the Lu Clan in the Lu Country.
These aristocratic families of Qufu City dared to not treat him seriously. They were definitely not afraid of being punished by King Lu.
Now that they didn't dare to stop him, who were they afraid of?
It was Qi behind him.
After entering the Lu Palace, Hua Zichen did not dismount from his horse. Qing Geertai also rode behind him. They walked all the way to the gate of Jing Fu Hall. There was a group of palace guards standing on both sides of the gate.
"Is Young Master Hua here?
King Lu and the other officials have been waiting for a long time! "A eunuch hurried over when he saw Hua Zichen.
"Something happened on the way here, so I'm sorry for the delay. Sorry for making you wait … Qinggeer, Tai, you guys wait here!"
Hua Zichen dismounted after he finished speaking. He reached into the pocket under the Heavenly Dragon Colt's saddle and took out a bundle and a bunch of small boxes. Then, he walked towards the main hall alone.
The eunuch brought Hua Zichen all the way to the entrance of Jing Fu Hall. Hua Zichen saw more than ten people waiting quietly in the hall. A man about sixty years old with an extraordinary bearing was sitting on the throne. This was King Lu!
"Qi, Hua family. What a great honor!
You have made my King Lu and his officials wait for the entire morning! "Hua Zichen was just about to greet King Lu when one of the officials in the hall spoke up.
"Greetings, King Lu!
The citizens of the Lu Kingdom were too enthusiastic about our visit to Qufu City today, and I apologize for making you all wait for so long! "Hua Zichen bowed to the King of Lu as an elder before apologizing to the officials of the Lu Kingdom.
"Young Master Hua entered the hall in full armor. Do you have any respect for King Lu?
Since the Hua family wants to form a marriage alliance with the Lu Kingdom, where is the 'marriage ceremony'?
Young Master Hua can't be thinking of marrying our princess empty-handed, right? "Another official asked.
"The Hua family is an aristocratic family in a big country. How can I not know about the 'marriage ceremony'? Today, I present a piece of demonic beast skin from the Sirius Constellation to King Lu!" Hua Zichen raised the cloth bag in front of his chest as he spoke.
King Lu raised his hand and the eunuch beside him hurried forward to receive the cloth bag. When he took out the demonic beast skin from the bag, everyone's eyes widened!
This demonic beast was not easy to kill. A piece of demonic beast skin could be used to make a Grade 6 or higher leather armor. Moreover, it was the rare Sirius Constellation's demonic beast skin.
The demonic beast skin glowed with a silver light and was over three meters long. The demonic beast skin was usually worth tens of thousands of gold taels. This Sirius Constellation's demonic beast skin was not something that could be bought with money. It represented a kind of status.
"Also, here are ten Supreme Pills. Their effects are explained in the boxes!"
Hua Zichen saw that King Lu was already carefully examining the Sirius Constellation's demonic beast skin. He took out ten boxes and said.
The eunuch hurried forward to receive all the boxes and handed them to King Lu. King Lu opened the boxes and nodded his head after taking a look.
The Hua family's' marriage ceremony 'was not any less than that of a Grade 3 aristocratic family.
"I can see that the Hua family has put in a lot of effort!
Later, go to the harem and see Ji Le!
Ever since she came back two years ago, she has not left the palace. If you let her down in the future, I will not forgive you! "
King Lu's eyes were filled with doting love for Princess Ji Le. Princess Ji Le was his youngest daughter and had always been doted on by him. Today, when he saw Hua Zichen's appropriate response, he was very satisfied.
Hearing King Lu's words, Hua Zichen was touched. Ji Le had kept her promise and had been waiting for him. She was now over 20 years old. For a country's princess, this was not a young age. Hua Zichen wished he could grow wings and fly to Princess Ji Le's side.
"The Hua family's' marriage ceremony 'is grand, but it doesn't seem to conform to the rules. The' marriage ceremony 'requires eight blessings. If the Hua family wants to form a marriage alliance with our Lu Country, it doesn't seem to be enough!"
An annoying voice sounded. The officials of the Lu Country could be seen as the retainers of the Lu Family. They had the responsibility and obligation to protect the prestige of the Lu Family. Hua Zichen had no choice but to reply.
"In addition, there are ten thousand taels of gold, ten BMW cars, a hundred stones of [Snowflake Salt], a hundred bolts of [Silk Brocade], a thousand jin of [Spirit Rice], and a hundred volumes of books. Because I was in a hurry, I brought my personal guards into the city first. The gifts will be delivered later. I hope King Lu will kindly accept them!" Hua Zichen said to King Lu.
King Lu smiled and nodded. The total value of the gifts from the Hua family exceeded a hundred thousand taels of gold. It was completely worthy of the Lu Family's status as a second-rank aristocratic family. Thus, no one had anything else to say.
At this time, the official of the Lu Country who welcomed Hua Zichen hurriedly walked in from outside the hall. When King Lu saw him, he couldn't help but reveal a look of annoyance.
"Young Master Hua was riding a horse in a hurry. This old man is too old to keep up with you. This old man did not have time to inform the city guards today. I apologize for causing Young Master Hua to suffer!" When the old man entered the hall and said those words, the official of the Lu Country who had already let go of the matter could no longer remain calm.
"Young Master Hua, you had a conflict with the city guards when you just arrived in Qufu City. I'm afraid that this is not something a prodigy of the Qi Dynasty should do. If the people in the city saw this, I'm afraid that they would not agree to marry the princess to you!" One of the officials of the Lu Country said.
The aristocratic families of the Lu Country did not want King Lu to marry Princess Ji Le out of the Lu Country. This was because it would not benefit them in any way. No matter which family married Princess Ji Le, they would be able to obtain a relationship with Princess Ji Le and the dowry from King Lu. One must know that the dowry of a princess of a country was not small.
"Conflict?
What conflict?
How could I not know about it? "Hua Zichen widened his eyes and looked at the old man beside him in confusion.
"Young Master Hua was fighting with the city guards in the outer city. If this old man did not go over, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Could it be that Young Master Hua has already forgotten about it? "The old man saw that Hua Zichen was actually playing the fool and reminded him.
"Oh!
You're talking about the outer city?
Isn't that the Lu Country's test for me?
How could that be considered a conflict … Oh right, there was a Xiantian Realm cultivator who fought with me. I had no choice but to use all my strength to deal with him. I wonder how he is now?
Are his injuries serious? "Hua Zichen asked with a puzzled expression.
The old man looked at Hua Zichen and did not know how to answer. You even used Overwhelming Righteousness, yet you dare to say that there was no conflict? He was standing in front of King Lu. If he insisted that there was a conflict, then wouldn't he bear most of the responsibility?
Hua Zichen was at most a young man who acted impulsively and did not know his limits. King Lu would not punish Hua Zichen in any way.
"It's good that everyone is fine!
However, he is too daring to make things difficult for Ji Le's wedding procession. Minister Zhang, you have to investigate this matter thoroughly. Those who are involved will not be forgiven. "King Lu said to the official who had been making things difficult for Hua Zichen.
The official's face turned bitter. There had to be a scapegoat for this matter. If news of him obstructing Qi's elites from entering Qufu were to spread to Qi, the Lu Country would have to bear the wrath of Qi.
After leaving the main hall, Hua Zichen could not help but smile. Today's matter was considered a success. After today's matter, there would not be many aristocratic families from the Lu Country who would dare to make a move against him. Next, the Lu Family would prepare the dowry for Princess Ji Le and invite the guests to witness the marriage between the Hua family and the Lu Family!
As a Family of Ninth Grades, it was rare for the Hua family to be able to openly marry a Second Rank Lu Family's direct descendant.
In this world, marriage was the best way to form an alliance. It was also the main reason why most aristocratic families were able to survive for so long.
"Fifth Lord, how is it?" When Qing Geertai saw Hua Zichen coming out, he hurriedly asked.
"Everything is fine!
All of you go to the official inn to rest first. I will go and take a look at Ji Le. I will be back in the afternoon. Tell Yu Jun to take care of the Household Servant and not to cause any trouble in Qufu. There are many people who want to see our Hua family become a joke!
All of you, be careful! "
After finishing his words, Hua Zichen ordered the Heavenly Dragon Colt to follow Qing Geertai to the official inn. He was then led by a eunuch towards the direction of the harem.
After passing through more than ten courtyards, Hua Zichen arrived at a courtyard in the West Palace. This courtyard was about two mu in size. The courtyard was independent and the scenery was beautiful. It seemed like Ji Le was living a good life here.
When the palace maids saw the guards, they blushed and happily reported to Princess Ji Le. If Princess Ji Le was to marry Hua Zichen, then they would be Hua Zichen's concubines in the future.
Princess Ji Le was not considered to be marrying into a lower family.
If Princess Ji Le married into a lower family, then she would be marrying into a subordinate family. If Princess Ji Le married into one of the aristocratic families in the Lu Kingdom, then she would be the head of the family. Without her consent, her husband would not be able to take in concubines.
Even if the two of them did not get along, Princess Ji Le would still be the head of the family.
However, if it was a marriage alliance, then the two families would be on equal footing. When the princess married into the family, she would have to follow her husband's lead. She would only serve to strengthen the relationship between the two families. The two were completely different.