Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1278 - 568: Invitation from the Eldest Princess (Part 2)

Then the two clinked glasses and drank the contents in one go.

"Upper Immortal, we dare to toast to you!"

"Upper Immortal, please!"

"..."

With her leading, others also plucked up the courage and began to raise their glasses to toast.

While they were toasting, Ning Qi was also busy responding.

The Medicine Spirit was indifferent to these things, already indulging at the dining table.

The person they were toasting to was his master, which had nothing to do with him.

However, the Medicine Spirit clearly did not want to come here.

What happened to the master? Why is he dining with people opposing Princess Xiangxiang?

Could it be because the dishes here are all top-grade infused with spiritual Qi?

He was baffled but eventually decided not to think about it anymore.

And continued to indulge himself here.

The food was simply delicious.

"Upper Immortal, I apologize for the offenses my people caused in the past and hope you don’t take offense!"

Li Fengrou raised her glass again: "I apologize to you here!"

As she spoke, she voluntarily drank the glass of wine.

"Oh? So you have known about me for some time."

Upon hearing her words, Ning Qi realized something.

To be precise, it was after the first attack on Li Xiangrou’s convoy that they must have known of each other’s existence.

"Yes, it’s our Royal Family’s helplessness."

Li Fengrou nodded and raised her glass again: "Upper Immortal, the ignorant are not guilty, please don’t hold it against us."

"Rest assured, I won’t hold it against you, but there is one condition!"

Ning Qi nodded and glanced at everyone: "My request is simple, from now on, no one is to go against Princess Xiangxiang."

"Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

"Upper Immortal, rest assured, we were unaware before, but now we know and will never go against Princess Xiangxiang again!"

"Yes, we invited the Upper Immortal here to show our intention."

"That’s right, and we ask the Upper Immortal to help plead for mercy so that when Her Highness ascends the throne, she might spare us!"

"As long as we survive, it doesn’t matter if our properties are confiscated!"

"..."

Everyone present chimed in.

After hearing everyone’s words, Ning Qi understood what was going on.

So they called him here to ask for his help in pleading for mercy.

"Master, I thought they wanted to win you over, but it turns out they want you to plead on their behalf."

The Medicine Spirit also realized, smiled, and said: "Then I am relieved."

"Hmm, since you’ve said so, I will naturally help you plead."

"However, I believe Princess Xiangxiang won’t be so ruthless as to degrade you all."

"As long as you are loyal and continue to contribute to Yue Country, she will not eradicate you!"

After hearing everyone’s words, Ning Qi nodded slightly and said: "You can rest assured."

"Thank you, Upper Immortal!"

"..."

Upon hearing his words, everyone relaxed.

With his words, their lives were secured.

"Upper Immortal, I..."

Li Fengrou suddenly spoke.

She evidently had more to say, but stopped abruptly here.

"I believe she will also have a reasonable arrangement for your words!"

"She is not inherently cruel, all of this was forced by you."

Ning Qi looked at Li Xiangrou beside him, then continued: "As long as you show enough sincerity to give her peace of mind."

"Upper Immortal, I understand!"

"Please go back and tell my royal young sister, I will hand over my military token."

"And everyone under me, I will give to her; in the future, I and my father will retire together."

After hearing Ning Qi’s words, Li Fengrou naturally understood what he meant.

After a few words, she suddenly became relaxed.

The worry from before vanished from her pretty face.

Clearly, Ning Qi had pointed out a way for her.

If she did not comply, Li Xiangrou would not let her go either.

Thus, she had to comply.

To find herself a way out.

"Upper Immortal, we will also hand over our military power!"

"..."

Several generals followed suit.

"You don’t need to rush, be cautious."

"If you make a big move, surrounding countries might see it as an opportunity!"

Ning Qi shook his head and continued: "Princess Xiangxiang will give you a chance."

"Thank you, Upper Immortal, for the reminder!"

"We will do our best to assist Princess Xiangxiang."

After hearing his words, the generals understood.

Ning Qi’s words represented Li Xiangrou.

That’s why they were in such a hurry to invite him.

"Alright, let’s not just talk, let’s eat."

Ning Qi picked up his chopsticks and took a bite.

"Eat!"

"..."

Everyone immediately relaxed.

Each picked up the dishes, and soon they all started eating and drinking freely.

Their burdens lifted, making them at ease.

At this moment, Li Fengrou’s face was no longer despondent.

If she lost to her royal sister, she would be unwilling in her heart.

But a royal sister supported by an Upper Immortal was different.

It proved that their family had deep fate to be favored by an Upper Immortal.

Which is something many dream of.

So, Li Fengrou was completely at ease now.

"It’s a pity, at first I was blind, not realizing you were the Upper Immortal."

"Had I known earlier, I wouldn’t have been so rash to oppose the Upper Immortal."

Li Fengrou suddenly thought of something and said emotionally.

"It’s not too late to know now!"

Ning Qi smiled and continued: "In the future, there may be opportunities for you sisters to cooperate."

"Upper Immortal, if my royal sister ever needs my help, I will surely assist fully!"

Li Fengrou nodded and promised.

"Good! For that, I will toast to you on behalf of Princess Xiangxiang."

Ning Qi smiled again, raising his glass.

Proactively clinking glasses with Li Fengrou.

"Upper Immortal, I dare not accept this."

Li Fengrou quickly raised her glass, saying repeatedly.

"There’s no harm."

Ning Qi waved his hand and said to everyone: "Host, you all toasted to me earlier, now I toast to all of you!"

"Upper Immortal, please!"

"..."

Everyone relaxed, hearing Ning Qi’s words, they all raised their glasses, drinking a toast together.

Once they were full and satisfied, the table was empty.

"Everyone, you can spread the news to others."

"So everyone won’t panic, just continue to support Princess Xiangxiang!"

Ning Qi, full and satisfied, stood up as he spoke: "I will take my leave, see if the princess needs anything."

"Upper Immortal, I’ll see you off!"

Li Fengrou got up to escort him.

"Seeing off the Upper Immortal!"

"..."

Others saw and followed, accompanying Ning Qi to the mansion gate.

Watching Li Fengrou get on the carriage with Ning Qi once again.

The carriage then sped off.

"Now we can be at ease."

"The eldest princess is magnanimous, or else we’d be unfortunate too."

"Mainly it’s the Upper Immortal who didn’t pursue, or else no one would make a difference."

"..."

These people began to discuss, watching the carriage leave.

"By the way, let’s go spread the news."

"Indeed, to relieve others’ concerns."

"Let’s go, we must hurry."

"..."

After some realized, they hurriedly departed.

Others followed suit one after another.

Chen Yang, alongside Li Fengrou, returned to the Imperial City.

After disembarking, they headed toward the rear garden.

In the span of a cup of tea, they reached the rear garden.

"Upper Immortal, I’ll take my leave first."

Li Fengrou stopped and bid farewell to Ning Qi.

"Alright! Go ahead!"

Ning Qi nodded, allowing her to leave.

She still needed to inform her confidants about this matter.

"Yes."

After agreeing, Li Fengrou prepared to leave.

"Royal sister!"

At that moment, Li Xiangrou’s voice came from the doorway.