Imperial Cultivation

61: Chapter 59 Perfect

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“Big brother!

Big brother!” Chu Yi cheered excitedly, jumping up and waving her hand, making the pearl hairpin fiercely sway.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head at her.

The etiquette lessons from the past few days were all in vain.

As expected, Bai Ningshuang turned her head and gave her a fierce glare.

Chu Yi stuck out her tongue obediently, placing her little hands at her waist, persistently waving at him.

Chu Zhiyuan bid farewell to Chu Mingxuan and the others, and, under their peculiar gazes and laughter, walked over to Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi.

Chu Minghou and Prince Xuan gathered together, sitting on the third layer.

Chu Zhiyuan and the others sat on the first layer.

Bai Ningshuang beckoned with her delicate hand, “Yuan’er, this is Miss Xiao from the Duke An Mansion.”

Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists and smiled.

The closer he got, the stronger her beauty’s impact became, her skin gleaming white like jade, white with a touch of red, her eyes deep and enchanting, captivating the soul.

Xiao Ruoling bowed gently, smiling softly, courteous yet distant.

Chu Yi stood up to make room for him but was held down by him, sitting beside Chu Yi.

Thus, it became Chu Yi sitting on one side of Bai Ningshuang, Xiao Ruoling on the other, with Chu Yi and Bai Ningshuang between Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling.

Bai Ningshuang was continuously chatting with Xiao Ruoling.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled to himself.

Evidently, Bai Ningshuang had been captivated, determined to have Xiao Ruoling as her daughter-in-law, indicating that no one but Xiao Ruoling would do.

Though Chu Zhiyuan was astounded by her beauty, Super Sense allowed him a deity-like observation and calmness, his heart unstirred.

Super Sense continued to illuminate her.

No matter how beautiful a person is, under the Super Sense, flaws can always be found, but she seemed to be a perfect masterpiece of creation, with no discernible flaws in her appearance.

Whether it was her facial features or her skin, her physique or limbs, there wasn’t a single flaw, which surprised him greatly.

This was nearly impossible.

Everyone has flaws, no matter how beautiful they seem; there’s no such thing as perfection in every aspect; that would no longer be human.

Yet she had no flaws or blemishes; skin, facial features, limbs, physique, even fingers and toes, all flawless.

This aroused his suspicion.

Could it be some kind of Disguise Technique?

The Disguise Technique can alter one’s appearance, naturally it can also change the flaws of one’s appearance, making oneself more perfect.

So she has always kept a low profile, for fear of being discovered?

Upon thinking this way, the logic fits.

Under the Super Sense, however, he hadn’t noticed any traces of martial arts practice, with no leakage of essence, spirit, and energy; she was neither a Postnatal Master nor an Innate Master, nor did she have the bearing of a Grandmaster.

Her breathing was also no different from an ordinary person, short and quick, unlike martial arts practitioners whose breathing is long and slow.

Looking repeatedly, she was someone who hadn’t practiced martial arts.

Yet he had an intuition.

She must have practiced martial arts, and her cultivation wasn’t shallow, at least Innate.

For intuitions that transcend reason, he always believed without doubt, hence he concluded that this stunning beauty before him was a master hiding her true capabilities.

He wondered if the intelligence within the Inspection Department included information about her cultivation.

He decided to check it out the next day.

It had come to the point where waiting passively might not bring any opportunity; he would have to create opportunities forcefully, pretending to be charmed by her in this meeting.

After all, in the eyes of others, no matter how much of a genius he was, he was still a young man, full of vigor, and at a sensitive age for feminine beauty.

Encountering a beauty like Xiao Ruoling and falling in love at first sight would be a common reaction.

The stage had already become lively.

Over a dozen notable performers from Yujing City gathered on this stage, secretly competing, displaying their entire range of skills, putting on a magnificent show.

The surrounding applause was frequent.

Chu Zhiyuan joined in the applause with the crowd, clapping from time to time.

He let the sounds enter his left ear and exit his right, paying no heed, continuously observing the surroundings, discerning the authenticity of the guests present.

Among these guests, hidden talents were aplenty, astonishingly, there were six Grandmasters.

Surprisingly, he didn’t recognize any of those six Grandmasters.

Besides the initial greeting with Xiao Ruoling, Chu Zhiyuan hadn’t looked at her again, his gaze never resting on her.

However, not far away, eyes from Ye Baichao, Ye Baichuan, and Song Ruohai frequently glanced over, as did most young men in the vicinity.

She seemed like a giant magnet, drawing the gazes of young men around, slightly detached but quickly drawn back.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed internally.

These young people, either princes or young lords, were surely familiar with beauty, yet exhibited such unfamiliarity with the world.

Xiao Ruoling’s beauty could be considered disastrous.

By the time the opera ended, it was already deep into the night.

The crowd began to disperse.

Chu Zhiyuan accompanied Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi walking out; beside Xiao Ruoling, unknown from when, sat a boy about twelve or thirteen years old.

Quiet and a bit shy.

But in Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes, he was as calm as a virgin, with notable cultivation.

He must be Xiao Ruoling’s younger brother, Xiao Ruoyu.

At the entrance of Prince Xuan Mansion, Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists and bid farewell to Xiao Ruoling.

Xiao Ruoling gracefully bid farewell to Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi, then bowed gently to Chu Zhiyuan, smiling softly, turned, and took Xiao Ruoyu into the purple dragon sandalwood sedan, lifted by four agile bearers.

Four maidservants, two middle-aged women, and twelve guards surrounded the sedan, gradually leaving under the gazes of Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi, eventually disappearing into the distant lights.

Chu Zhiyuan supported the swaying Chu Minghou into the carriage, while Bai Ningshuang hurriedly stepped forward, chastising, “Prince, why drink so much!”

“My lady, I am not drunk!” Chu Minghou chuckled foolishly, exuding a hint of silliness, very different from his usual gentleness and calmness.

“Not drunk, not drunk.” Bai Ningshuang quickly agreed, patting his chest, “Harming the body, you are the one who suffers!”

“Hehe…

happy today!” Chu Minghou giggled again foolishly.

Chu Zhiyuan noticed Chu Minghou’s excitement.

Always stifled in the mansion, though accompanied by painting and calligraphy to dispel malaise, it was never as good as getting drunk with close brothers.

Today, three princes attended, all admiring Chu Minghou greatly.

Although he lacked martial skills, he was loyal and righteous, ready to step forward in crucial moments, qualities that endear him to his brothers.

Chu Minghou exhaled a few breaths of wine, sobering up slightly, and shook his head, asking, “My lady, how is Miss Xiao?”

“Excellent!” Bai Ningshuang immediately beamed with joy.

Chu Yi nodded vigorously, “Indeed excellent, big brother, hurry up, marry Sister Xiao to be my sister-in-law.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “We’ve only met once.”

“Once is enough.” Chu Yi said, “I really like Sister Xiao, not just learned, but also gentle and competent, managing the entire Duke Mansion; which girl can achieve that?”

Bai Ningshuang agreed, “At such an age, one can barely take care of themselves, let alone manage the people in the Duke Mansion; this Miss Xiao is indeed very smart!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, “Nevertheless, having only met once, it’s premature to judge her character, don’t rush.”

“Big brother, didn’t you notice the looks in the eyes of those young fellows?” Chu Yi chided, “If not quick, she’ll be snatched away!”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “The news has spread; today you both stayed close to her, who would dare compete?”

After all, he is the Fourth Prince, and unless a prince, no other heir would risk a fallout over a girl.

The princes are a generation apart from her; they cannot marry her.

“That’s not necessarily true!” Chu Yi said, “In short, time is fleeting, can’t afford delays, listen to me, marry her quickly!”

“I don’t have the mind for this now,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

He resolved to investigate the real situation of Xiao Ruoling before proceeding.

If there were real issues, marrying her would only create trouble for himself.

No one knows how big the trouble might be until it breaks out, not to forget the example of his second uncle.

A prince inexplicably put under house arrest, still unclear as to why it happened.

Bai Ningshuang said, “Yuan’er, practicing martial arts is important, but spreading the lineage of Prince Qing Mansion is equally important.

If you weren’t Innate yet, I would say nothing, but you are, and you can get married!”

Chu Minghou quickly added, “Yuan’er, your mother is quite right, do not delay, get married soon.

In any case, Duke An doesn’t disapprove of you.”

“What’s there to disapprove of Yuan’er?” Bai Ningshuang couldn’t bear to listen, “Amongst this generation of princely heirs, only three are Innate!”

Chu Minghou laughed, “That’s true.

Duke An Mansion keeps a low profile all their lives, yet they have a sharp eye to choose Yuan’er!”

Chu Zhiyuan lifted the carriage curtain to take a look and smiled, “We’ve reached home, let’s get off.”

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