I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 171 The Meeting between the Nine Princes
Baili Dongjun left, he was heartbroken!
He did not return to the Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion, but went to the courtyard hidden in Qiandong City.

Unfortunately, he was unable to get in today as he was knocked unconscious and taken back to the Marquis' Mansion.

Time flies and it's noon.

Chu Zhao was eating in the courtyard when he came in with a bottle of wine. He sat down opposite him without any hesitation. While eating and drinking, he said, "That kid was quite upset. What did you say to him?"

"You asked him to come to me, so that I can stimulate him."

"You figured it out." Wenhujiu smiled awkwardly.

"I'm not stupid." Chu Zhao rolled his eyes and said, "Looking at the martial arts world, a Jin Gang Fan Realm is also a master, but Baili Dongjun is not an ordinary person. He is the young master of the Baili family, and the Jin Gang Fan Realm is not enough. Unfortunately, he was too indulged by Baili Luochen and your sister, and wasted a lot of time. He can only practice harder in the future and gain strong personal strength to have the capital to live a peaceful life. Your sister and Baili Luochen are reluctant to attack him, but your brother-in-law is willing to do so, but between him and Baili Dongjun... forget it, let's not talk about it."

Thinking of the father and son who didn't look like father and son, Wen Hujiu couldn't help but laugh: "Speaking of my brother-in-law, just now when we were having dinner, he got the news and went to pick someone up outside the city. Do you know who he picked up?"

Chu Zhao seemed not to hear anything. He concentrated on eating and didn't say anything.

Wen Hujiu was thick-skinned enough, and regardless of whether Chu Zhao would respond or not, he continued, "It's Xiao Ruofeng, you are the ninth prince of Xichu, and he is the ninth prince of Beili, the most outstanding prince of the Beili royal family. You are both ninth princes, are you interested in meeting them?"

Chu Zhao raised his head: "Did your sister ask you to come?"

Wenhujiu was stunned: "Why do you ask?"

"That's right. Even if she exposes me, Xiao Ruofeng will still take Baili Dongjun to Tianqi City. She is not that stupid." Chu Zhao said to himself, and then shook his head: "I have no interest in Xiao Ruofeng."

At the same time, outside Qiandong City, a group of people were slowly entering the city.

They were the messengers of the apocalypse who had rushed here early this morning from a small town eighty miles away. They had traveled in a hurry and were covered in dust. But before entering the city, the young man in armor who was in the lead had led everyone to change into a uniform white cloak and a white hat with the words "Jixia" written on it. The cloak fluttered and the hat danced lightly, giving them an indescribable fairy air.

"Why do we have to change into this kind of clothes every time before we meet someone? It's really awkward. You know, I'm different from you. I hate wearing white the most, mainly because it's troublesome to wash. I have to be careful when eating and walking. If it gets stained with dust, I won't be worthy of the 'gentleman like jade' as the gentleman said." One of the two leaders complained softly.

This person is naturally the chatterbox Lei Mengsha. Compared to him, Xiao Ruofeng is much calmer: "When you go out, you can't embarrass the teacher. The teacher said that this is called a sense of ceremony. White clothes are more beautiful than snow, and the gentleman is as beautiful as jade. This is the style that the school should have."

"Then why do we wear hats? No one can see us, so how can we know that Young Master Ruyu doesn't even know whether we are male or female?" Lei Mengsha continued to complain.

Xiao Ruofeng sighed: "Did I invite you to come? Didn't you insist on coming? Or you came in the middle of the day."

As they were talking, the team had already entered the city.

Lei Mengsha was about to continue speaking when he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves coming from the front. They both looked up at the same time and saw a dozen riders running towards them quickly. Most of the horses were wearing armor. Although there were only a dozen of them, they had an invincible aura. It was obvious that they were the Pofeng Army under the Baili family. Leading them was a middle-aged man. He was not wearing armor, but a luxurious robe with a jade pendant and a long sword hanging from his waist. He did not look like a soldier, but had some royal and elegant air.

"This is Baili Chengfeng, the son of Zhenxi Marquis." Xiao Ruofeng said softly.

Lei Mengsha next to him said indifferently: "He is just the son of the God of Death. He looks similar to the princes in Tianqi City."

"Don't underestimate him, he's a powerful character." Xiao Ruofeng whispered, then pulled the reins and greeted Baili Chengfeng who had come over, "Your Highness!"

Baili Chengfeng also pulled the reins, stopped in front of them, clasped his fists and said, "Young sir."

Mr. Li in the school is a legend in the world. He can tear up the martial arts list with his bare hands and is unparalleled with his sword. He has seven disciples, among whom Young Master Fenghua is the one who has inherited his true teachings the most. As a result, Mr. Li rarely contacts the outside world nowadays, and usually leaves everything to this disciple to handle. Therefore, people call him Little Mr.

"Little Master" is not a very impressive word. Generally, younger teachers in private schools are also called "Little Master". But Xiao Ruofeng is different. He is the Little Master of Beili Jixia Academy.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Jixia Academy in the north is the highest institution of learning in the world. To be able to become a young master in the academy, a young master recognized by the world, shows how powerful he is.

The two sides exchanged pleasantries for a while. Just as Baili Chengfeng was inviting everyone to go to the Marquis' Mansion, Xiao Ruofeng suddenly said, "Your Highness, I heard that the young master of the Chu family in Yuelu is also in Qiandong City. Your Highness, do you know where he is?"

"Young Master, are you here because of Master Chu?"

Xiao Ruofeng shook his head: "Your Highness, why do you have to ask when you already know the answer? I came here on the orders of the Emperor and also with the mission of the academy. However, before completing the orders, I want to meet the young master of the Chu family first. He may be our junior fellow apprentice."

Baili Chengfeng was shocked: "Mr. Li wants to accept Master Chu as his disciple?"

"Master does have this intention, but whether he will be accepted or not depends on whether he goes to Tianqi City to take part in this year's academy exam."

"It would be interesting if Mr. Li accepted him as his disciple."

Baili Chengfeng thought so in his heart, but said: "In this case, should I send someone to invite him to the Marquis' Mansion?"

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Baili Chengfeng nodded and immediately sent a cavalryman to Yunlai Inn.

In the courtyard of Yunlai Inn, Chu Zhao had just finished his meal and was about to take a nap with some tea when the people sent by Baili Chengfeng arrived.

After hearing the other party's intention, Chu Zhao stood up.

He took a sip of the wine from the warm pot and said with a smile, "Didn't you say you weren't interested? Why are you going again? I don't believe you're doing this to give face to my brother-in-law."

As for Xiao Ruofeng... Chu Zhao could only say that if he had only read "The Song of Youth", he would really want to meet him, but after reading "Young Man on White Horse Drunk in Spring Breeze", he really had no interest in him.

After watching the TV series "Song of Youth", Chu Zhao imagined that King Xiao Ruofeng of Langya was a man of heroic spirit. However, after watching "Young Man on White Horse Drunk in Spring Breeze", he found that Xiao Ruofeng was a bit vulgar, and the real man was Ye Dingzhi.

It's a pity that Ye Dingzhi didn't have a good ending in the end, which probably made many people feel unhappy. After all, he and Baili Dongjun had similar family backgrounds and even the same talents, but their different life experiences led to completely different endings.

Of course, it’s not that he has a good impression of Ye Dingzhi, he’s just more interested in him than in Xiao Ruofeng.

Chu Zhao took a step forward and said calmly, "I am not interested in Xiao Ruofeng, but I want to see why he wants to see me when he enters the city."

Wenhujiu followed closely and jokingly asked, "Is there anything else you don't know?"

"I'm not a god!"

At the Zhenxi Marquis Mansion, Baili Chengfeng was receiving Xiao Ruofeng and his party.

Before Chu Zhaohe entered the room with the wine in the pot, he heard Lei Mengsha's complaint.

"I actually don't like wearing this thing, it's too heavy, but my junior fellow student insisted that I wear it. I have no choice. The people in the academy are just so pretentious. The prince has had a hard time these days."

"Teacher said, this is called a sense of ritual. The heaven and earth have great beauty but do not speak, the four seasons have clear laws but do not have rituals, and all things have their own principles but do not speak. Humans cannot do this, so we can only establish rituals and ceremonies to correct our views."

As Xiao Ruofeng finished his rebuttal, Chu Zhaohe walked in with a warm pot of wine.

Chu Zhao curled his lips and said, "That's true, but in my opinion, it's just the people in your school and Li Changsheng showing off."

"What does it mean to show off?" Lei Mengsha asked curiously, taking off his hat.

"It means putting on airs and creating an appearance of superiority to win the favor or respect of others. Of course, the people in your school and Li Changsheng are also qualified to act like that, after all, you are the best school in the world and the best in the world."

"Your summary is quite insightful. I haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been, Brother Chu?" Lei Mengsha said with a smile. Although he had already met Chu Zhao, there was still a glimmer of surprise in his eyes.

I can't help it, he's so handsome.

"good."

Chu Zhao smiled and nodded, looking at Xiao Ruofeng who was wearing a bamboo hat: "Are you Xiao Ruofeng, the ninth prince of Beili?"

Xiao Ruofeng, who was looking at Chu Zhao, was a little displeased for no reason, but on the surface he still smiled politely and said, "I have heard of the name of the young master of the Chu family for a long time. It is true that he is as handsome as the rumors say!"

After saying that, he also lifted up his bamboo hat, revealing the handsome and noble face underneath. He turned his head slightly to look at the warm pot of wine beside Chu Zhao and asked, "Who is this?"

Baili Chengfeng stood up and introduced, "Young sir, this is my wife's elder brother, the Wen family is warming up the pot of wine."

"The Tang Clan in Shu, the Thunderbolt Hall in Jiangnan, and the time-honored brand in Lingnan, the three great families in Jianghu, the future head of the Wen family, Wenhujiu, I have long heard of your great name." Xiao Ruofeng said slowly, and finally clasped his fists.

He warmed up the pot of wine in return, raised his head and took a sip, then shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate for the future head of the family to say that. Would anyone in your Tianqi City talk about the future emperor? That's a crime punishable by death."

Xiao Ruofeng said with a smile: "What if we talk about the future head of the family in the Wen family?" Wen Hujiu exhaled a breath of wine and laughed: "Poison you to death!"

Before he finished speaking, the turbid alcohol smell that was exhaled instantly condensed into a ball of water mist and flew towards Xiao Ruofeng. The faces of everyone in the school behind him changed, but Xiao Ruofeng remained calm. He stretched out his hand and lightly waved in the air. The ball of water mist immediately condensed into ice chips and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces of crystal.

"You have quite some skills." Wenhujiu exclaimed.

"Mr. Wen is a master at the top of the list. I am just a trifle skilled in this."

"How old are you? With this skill, you must have reached the realm of freedom. Yet you still call it a trifle and slap me in the face?" Wenhujiu raised his eyebrows.

"Master, I'd like to ask for your guidance, but I've just touched the threshold."

It is indeed just touching the threshold of the free and easy heaven realm.

Moreover, Chu Zhao knew that if the plot developed according to normal circumstances, Xiao Ruofeng would not be able to ascend to the free and easy realm until the day when Baili Dongjun defeated Qiu Lubai with seven cups of starry night wine.

Among the Eight Young Masters of Beili, Xiao Ruofeng's martial arts talent is not the strongest. The strongest is the nameless Young Master Jun Yu, who had reached the Fuyao realm in the Free and Easy Heaven Realm two years ago.

Don't ask him why he knows, because he has seen it.

Chu Zhao found a random seat and sat down. He looked at Xiao Ruofeng opposite him and said indifferently, "What do you want from me?"

Xiao Ruofeng also sat down and asked directly, "Is Master Chu a remnant of the Western Chu?"

Chu Zhao frowned, then couldn't help laughing.

"Interesting, remnants, really interesting. Do you know why the remnants of Western Chu have never submitted to you, Beili?"

Xiao Ruofeng was startled: "Please give me some advice."

"Have I ever broken any law in Beili?"

Xiao Ruofeng was a little puzzled, but still said, "I don't know."

"Have I ever caused any trouble in Beili?"

Xiao Ruofeng nodded: "Master, have you forgotten about the Southwest Road?"

"You said that the dispute between the Gu and Yan families is normal business competition. Is this considered making trouble?" Chu Zhao was speechless.

"The former Patriarch of the Yan family, Yan Bietian, killed the former Patriarch of the Gu family. Is this considered normal competition?"

"The martial arts world is full of fighting and killing. Didn't Gu Jianmen kill Yan Bietian for revenge? One life for another, so I didn't do anything to Gu Jianmen later. I didn't cause any trouble in your Beili, nor did I violate your Beili laws. But you regarded me as a remnant, which shows that you have never regarded the remnants of Xichu as your Beili people. If the leaders follow suit, how can other people in Beili accept them? You Beili people hate them and have been oppressing them. This is why the remnants of Xichu rebelled."

Xiao Ruofeng shook his head, expressing his objection: "If they don't resist, we won't suppress them. Do you agree with me, Master Chu?"

"You are wrong. It was you, the Beili court, who did not accept them from the beginning."

"Maybe." Xiao Ruofeng sighed and changed the subject: "But it was you, Xi Chu, who started the war first, so you should accept some punishment."

Chu Zhao nodded: "It is undeniable that it was our Western Chu who provoked the war. As the loser, there is nothing to say about being punished, but do the common people have a choice? There are people among them who resist you Beili, but the vast majority of the Western Chu survivors are law-abiding, just like Gu Chen in Qiandong City. Why do you still regard them as remnants? It was you Beili who pushed them to the opposite side step by step... Forget it, why should I argue with you about this? I am indeed a remnant of Western Chu. Are you, the ninth prince of Beili, going to arrest me and punish me?"

Chu Zhao, with a faint smile, stretched out his hands, as if ready for you to grab them.

Xiao Ruofeng was silent for a long time before he spoke: "It seems that you have a way to integrate the remnants of Western Chu into my Beili."

"Yes, but why should I, a remnant of Western Chu, teach you?"

Xiao Ruofeng choked and suddenly asked, "Are you a descendant of the royal family of Western Chu?"

"It seems you have found out a lot of information."

Xiao Ruofeng nodded: "I did find some information. I know that you are secretly transferring the remaining... survivors of Xichu to Yuelu City. You should know that Yuelu City cannot accommodate so many survivors of Xichu, and Yuelu City cannot stop my Beili army. Only if they integrate into my Beili is the best option. If you are willing, I can ask my father to pardon them."

Now they still claim to be remnants, and this person is Xiao Ruofeng, the most benevolent prince of Beili. With this attitude, unless all the people of Xichu are killed, they will never be able to integrate into Beili.

Chu Zhao sneered, "Whether we can stop them or not is not up to you. We have to fight to know. Even if we can't win, at worst we can surrender to Nanjue or withdraw from the Central Plains. But do you dare? Winter is coming soon. The northern barbarians should invade the border. Nanjue in the south will not watch you eat up Yuelu City."

Xiao Ruofeng smiled: "It seems that you are the real controller of Yuelu City."

Chu Zhao also laughed: "Your acting skills are not very good. I know you are testing me, but what can you do? Today, Yuelu City has become a buffer zone between Nanjue and Beili. Neither side will allow this buffer zone to disappear, because once it disappears, the two countries will inevitably go to war. I don't know about Nanjue, but you Beili will not go to war with Nanjue for the time being, otherwise the Beili court will not allow me to transfer the remnants of Western Chu."

Xiao Ruofeng said calmly: "Mr. Chu, you are too confident."

It’s not that Chu Zhao was confident, but he had been prepared to deal with the Beili army long before leaving Yuelu City.

There was no way, he had to go to Apocalypse, and no one knew whether his identity would be discovered.

If they were discovered, given Xiao Chongjing's character, he would probably send his army south without caring about the consequences.

Chu Zhao smiled faintly: "Then I will wait for your Beili army."

"It seems that the young master is determined to go against me, Beili?" Xiao Ruofeng sneered, but a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"It's not that I want to go against Beili, it's you Beili who are bullying us too much. As long as you dare to come, we will dare to fight."

Chu Zhao said in a loud voice: "When friends come, we have fine wine; when jackals come, we have hunting rifles. Our Yuelu City is a free land. If we bow to you Beili and Nanjue, how can we talk about freedom!"

Xiao Ruofeng smiled and asked seriously, "Is Yuelu City really a free city?"

"At least now, you people from Beili who came to Yuelu City have not been oppressed, right?"

What Chu Zhao meant was that it was a free city now, but it might not be in the future.

But what Xiao Ruofeng heard was that as long as you don't invade, Yuelu City will always remain neutral.

However, it is impossible for Yuelu City to remain neutral forever.

Whether it is Beili or Nanjue, they will attack Yuelu City, because as the rulers of a country, they all want to unify the world.

Now Beili and Nanli are determined not to take action, but the value of Yuelu City is not enough for the two countries to start a war, and the two countries are not ready to swallow each other in one breath.

Xiao Ruofeng sighed silently and said, "You will have to make a choice sooner or later, why do you insist so much?"

Chu Zhao didn't understand, so he simply followed Xiao Ruofeng's words and said, "At least you don't have to choose now. When you have to choose... we'll talk about it then!"

Xiao Ruofeng sighed, "I hope Master Chu will not regret today's decision."

"So you want to see me just to test my identity and attitude?"

Xiao Ruofeng nodded, then shook his head: "In addition to this, it is also to invite Master Chu to Tianqi to participate in the school examination. The master is willing to accept you as a disciple. He values ​​you very much and has specially reported to the court for this, setting a precedent."

Chu Zhao was stunned: "I think I hid it well, how did Li Changsheng know about me?"

"Young Master is indeed hiding very well. If it weren't for the large-scale secret migration of the remnants of Western Chu in the past one or two years, and if the court hadn't discovered the problems in Yuelu City, I wouldn't have been able to track you down. As for how Master knew you, it was probably because of Xie Xuan."

Chu Zhao suddenly realized: "I actually forgot about him, but I am a little confused, just based on Xie Xuan's letter, Li Changsheng would pay so much attention to me that he would set a precedent?"

"This... I don't know either. Master Chu might as well go to Tianqi City and ask Master directly. But Master Chu, do you dare to go?"

This provocation...

Chu Zhao chuckled: "I really have something to do in Tianqi City."

(End of this chapter)