Chen Yuan looked at Li Hongshuang, whose face was full of joy, and asked.

In his heart, he was somewhat curious.

Listening to Chen Yuan's words, Li Hongshuang's expression immediately turned serious, and she gradually concealed her joy, smiling faintly:

"There have been quite a few rumors about you in the Capital recently. Even from You Temple, I've heard many."

She didn't state it directly, but instead sold a mystery.

"They are just rumors from outsiders; no need to take them to heart, sister-in-law."

"You are extremely clever. Don't you know the things behind these rumors?"

Li Hongshuang looked at him and asked.

"I know a bit."

"His Majesty intends to take you as a son-in-law. What do you think?"

"Chen's heart is set on the Dao, with no thoughts of starting a family."

Chen Yuan spoke.

"You intend to refuse?"

Li Hongshuang was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

"Indeed."

"But... this is His Majesty's intention. If you disobey the decree…"

She couldn't help but be worried.

"The Imperial Decree has not yet been issued; perhaps there is still a turning point." Chen Yuan smiled calmly, but this was just on the surface, as he was actually very solemn in his heart.

Quietly staring at Chen Yuan, seeing his words were not false, she then lightly bit her teeth and said seriously:

"This time inviting you to Shuanghe Temple was actually at someone's request."

"Who is it?"

"It's said you are exceptionally intelligent, why not take a guess."

Li Hongshuang revealed a faint smile.

Chen Yuan furrowed his brows, his thoughts turning, pondering who might want to meet him here, and specifically through Li Hongshuang, who surely knew of their relationship.

Excluding one person after another, suddenly, Chen Yuan said in a deep voice:

"Is it Princess Pingyang?"

Li Hongshuang's smile widened, nodding:

"You truly are exceptional. Indeed, it is Princess who wishes to meet you, but due to the rumors outside, she invited you through my hand. Please don't blame your sister-in-law for taking the liberty. Actually... in my opinion, Pingyang could match you."

She knew Chen Yuan had some secrets, but she wouldn't think of him as a remnant of the previous dynasty, nor as the Asura Demon Lord who caused havoc in the Capital before.

In her view, if Chen Yuan could become the husband of the Princess, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

Chen Yuan, who became famous young, had high prestige, and his talent was unprecedented, was definitely one of the most outstanding men in this world, and not many could match him.

Princess Pingyang happens to be one.

Both civil and martial, with both virtue and talent, holding a high status in the Royal family, she exudes an elegant dignity, making her a suitable wife for Chen Yuan.

Thus, after the Princess stated her intention, she took the initiative.

She just didn't expect Chen Yuan to actually resist.

She didn't understand why.

Could it be he has someone else in his heart?

Somehow, she thought of that captivating beauty who enchanted people.

"Why does Princess wish to see me?"

Chen Yuan furrowed his brows.

"I do not know. She is currently in the side hall. If you wish to see her, feel free. If not, I'll decline on your behalf." Li Hongshuang said.

"Then... I'll see her."

After pondering for a moment, Chen Yuan nodded.

Since he was already here, meeting her wouldn't hurt.

Li Hongshuang told Chen Yuan the current location of Princess Pingyang, and he immediately got up and headed toward the side hall. The closer he got, the more familiar it felt, as if the last time he was in that side hall, he slapped Noble Consort Yang, altering her Spirit.

Indeed, what a coincidence.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

With a sweep of his Divine Thought, confirming someone inside, Chen Yuan gently knocked on the door.

"Since Marquis Wu'an is here, please come in."

Inside the side hall, a familiar, cold voice sounded.

It was Princess Pingyang indeed.

"Creak."

Chen Yuan pushed open the door to the side hall of Shuanghe Temple.

At a glance, he saw a graceful figure sitting cross-legged with her back to him, clad in a simple white long dress, with a phoenix hairpin in her hair, even without facing her, a noble aura flowed.

"I humbly invited Marquis Wu'an through Sister Li's hand, please forgive me, Marquis."

Princess Pingyang turned around, smiling and nodding at Chen Yuan.

"It's fine." With a thought, Chen Yuan closed the door without wind, and he slowly walked forward:

"Just, may I ask why Your Highness sought me out?"

"Marquis Wu'an should be clear in his heart."

"No one says it clearer than Your Highness does."

Princess Pingyang looked at Chen Yuan, chuckling lightly:

"Here for the rumors from the Capital."

"Rumors of the marketplace, no need for Your Highness to pay attention."

"Marquis, you are truly pretending to be foolish. This isn't marketplace rumors, but…. granted by His Majesty."

"And so?"

Unmoved, Chen Yuan sat cross-legged, asking calmly.

"I wish to know what Marquis thinks?"

Princess Pingyang stared directly at Chen Yuan and asked.

She, for sure, didn't really wish to get married, which had nothing to do with Chen Yuan. But her father had shown his intention, so she couldn't refuse. Thus, she wanted to see Chen Yuan's thoughts.

If he could resist, it would be best. But if he was willing to marry her, she wouldn't say much.

After all, compared to others, she had quite some admiration for Chen Yuan, a man famed throughout the world. Being able to accomplish so much at his age wasn't something easy for anyone.

He was one of the most outstanding men in the Human World.

"You ask me? I'd like to ask what Your Highness thinks." Chen Yuan didn't answer but instead asked back.

Princess Pingyang sighed long:

"Imperial edict is difficult to disobey. Pingyang, just an ordinary woman, cannot prevent this."

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