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"Your Highness, please do not move for the time being. We will go and call for help immediately."
They gathered around and spoke in a cold tone.
"What do you mean? Do you think I murdered my imperial grandfather?"
Zhu Yunwen swallowed hard and subconsciously argued back.
But reason told him that Lao Zhu had indeed disappeared before his eyes, and as the last person to have contact with Lao Zhu, it was certain that he was a suspect.
"Of course not, it's just that His Majesty has gone missing, and as the Crown Prince, we must protect him well!"
"You can also pray to the Immortal Baizhi for His Majesty's safety here, wouldn't you agree?"
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's name, a hint of impatience flashed in Zhu Yunwen's eyes. His grandfather had mentioned this name to him countless times, which truly annoyed him.
In his view, those Confucian sages were the ones he should pray to.
What's more, these guys suspect him, so we can't let them have their way!
"No need, I will pray to Confucius for my grandfather's safety!"
He said it in a somewhat cold and hard tone.
The eunuchs and the burly generals looked at each other, feeling that the other was truly blind to the true immortal.
Having spent so many years moving around the palace, I've had many minor illnesses that I've managed to cure by praying to the statues of the immortals—it's all out of heartfelt reverence.
However, this imperial grandson seemed to have some reservations about the immortal. His grandfather had disappeared, and instead of seeking a true immortal, he was asking for one who had never shown any power. It was probably because he didn't want his grandfather to come back at all.
He looks nothing like a ruler.
The next moment, a beam of light enveloped Zhu Yunwen, and he vanished from the spot.
"hiss!!"
The eunuchs and the burly generals gasped, exchanged glances, and all saw a suspicion in each other's eyes.
Could it be that this kid openly disrespected the immortal master, and then the immortal dragged him up to teach him a lesson?
"Then what do we do now?"
After a long silence, one of the eunuchs asked in a low voice.
"...We will tell the truth. The pillar of light in the sky was so obvious that everyone in the city saw it and can testify to it!"
"Perhaps His Majesty was also invited by an immortal for a chat."
Meanwhile, at the Prince of Yan's residence in Beiping, Zhu Di was addressing his generals and soldiers in the drill ground.
He seemed somewhat distracted, because his father had aged too quickly in recent years, and he feared that his father might pass away soon.
He genuinely disliked his nephew, because the nephew was always surrounded by pedantic scholars who were instigating theories detrimental to the prince.
"Sigh, I hope I won't end up just a rich old man. I hope that kid doesn't go too far."
Zhu Di silently pondered, not really thinking about anything more serious, because in his view, this kid should at least still have some uncle-nephew relationship.
He could not become the king of the borderlands, but he was content to be a wealthy man.
"Your Highness, you seem distracted. Would you consider my proposal?"
A bald man dressed in black appeared silently and said in a low voice.
"Yao Guangxiao, don't mention that matter again!"
Zhu Di did not want his family members to be implicated in this matter.
"Hehe, but sometimes... huh?"
Before Yao Guangxiao could finish speaking, a towering pillar of light enveloped Zhu Di, causing him to vanish on the spot.
Chapter 591 Could this be the nectar and dew of the immortal realm?
"This is……"
Zhu Yunwen slowly opened his eyes, feeling a wave of dizziness. He had no idea what was happening and subconsciously looked around.
The exquisite garden was filled with countless plants he didn't recognize or have never seen before, even more beautiful than the gardens in the palace.
Immediately, he felt as if a strong, powerful hand had grabbed his shoulder.
"Hiss! Who dares to treat me like this!"
He cried out in pain and immediately turned around, about to reprimand the man, when he saw an old man looking at him with a half-smile.
"Our Crown Prince has quite the airs."
The old man said in a low voice.
"Ah, Grandfather!!"
Upon recognizing the person before him, Zhu Yunwen fell silent, his previous arrogance instantly vanishing.
"Grandfather, it was your grandson who did not know it was you..."
He spoke softly, afraid of upsetting his grandfather.
"hehe."
Old Zhu sneered and didn't say anything more.
However, Zhu Yunwen felt a chill run through his body. He didn't know why, but he felt that his grandfather's attitude towards him had changed.
When he was in the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang loved him very much and never showed him this kind of expression. But now, why does he look like he wants to eat him?
He didn't do anything special. He just followed his mother's advice and acted kindly and lovingly, showing filial piety to his family. Old Zhu was usually quite satisfied with his demeanor.
"Grandpa, where is this? Wait, what's Uncle Four doing here too??"
As soon as Zhu Yunwen moved slightly to the side, he saw a tall figure kneeling behind Zhu.
Isn't that his fourth uncle, Zhu Di?
This left him even more confused. His grandfather had mysteriously disappeared, and he had suddenly arrived here. He had no idea what had happened.
"You unfilial grandson, kneel down!"
Old Zhu suddenly shouted.
Zhu Yunwen: ? ? ?
Despite being filled with questions, seeing his grandfather's murderous expression, he decisively bent his knees and knelt on the ground.
But he still cried out in confusion, "Grandpa, I will obey your orders, but I am not convinced. Why are you suddenly making me kneel down?"
"You're not convinced, are you?"
Old Zhu immediately slapped Zhu Yunwen across the face.
This slap made Zhu Yunwen see stars; half of his face immediately swelled up, and blood flowed directly from his nose.
Zhu Yunwen dared not speak now, fearing that his grandfather had gone mad and was about to start hitting him.
Seeing Zhu Yunwen's appearance, Zhu Di secretly laughed to himself. He had long disliked his nephew, who dared to defy his father's orders; he was simply courting death.
He woke up earlier than his unfortunate nephew, but under Old Zhu's orders, he knelt down without saying a word, without uttering a single question.
He knows his own father's personality perfectly well; he must have his reasons for doing this.
Anyone who dares to resist will certainly not have a good outcome.
"Oh, you're all awake now. How about some drinks?"
A sound attracted the attention of the other two people besides Lao Zhu.
The two looked toward the source of the sound and saw a girl with dragon horns flying down from the sky, then casually tossing three orange bottles accurately in front of them.
Zhu Di reacted the fastest, "Could it be... that you are the Immortal Bai Zhi?!"
It's no wonder he reacted the fastest; mainly because he lived in the north and was constantly on campaigns and fighting against nomads, so minor injuries were inevitable.
Therefore, he often prayed to the idol, using the light of faith to heal and slow down his injuries.
Over the years, they have naturally become extremely familiar with it.
Could my sudden arrival here be related to this immortal?
Zhu Yunwen had no such experience. As the crown prince, he was well protected. Even if someone hurt him or even just had a hair on his head, someone would be punished. So he didn't have much experience with such things and therefore didn't recognize him immediately.
“That’s right, it is Immortal Baizhi. The Immortal summoned me to this celestial star to attend this banquet hosted by the gods. You two unworthy descendants were also summoned by me at the request of the Immortal.”
Old Zhu snorted coldly, but still explained to his two unworthy descendants, lest they offend the immortals, which would be disgraceful.
"Thank you, Father, for allowing me to come to these celestial stars!!"
Zhu Di immediately had no more complaints.
To be summoned by an immortal is an immense honor; kneeling here is nothing.
Many ordinary people probably wouldn't even have the chance to kneel down. If I told others this, they would surely be the envy of everyone.
Zhu Yunwen remained silent with a sullen face. In his view, his fourth uncle was simply disgracing the royal family.
My home is the highest place in the human world. Even when facing immortals, I should still maintain some dignity!
If Zhu Di knew what his unfortunate nephew was thinking, he would definitely sneer and tell him that status is all fake, only power is real.
Honors that are not backed by power are nothing but falsehoods.
Someone could slap you to death, and you're still doing this stuff? That just shows you have a problem with your brain.
"Alright, before you lecture your children and grandchildren, let's have something to drink first."
Bai Zhi gently raised her hand, and the lid of the soda placed in front of them was opened.
These two may not have traveled through the world before, so unlike Old Zhu, they weren't completely unharmed when they arrived here; they were unconscious for a short while.
Sulfa, a drink rich in syrup, is a great choice for replenishing energy.
"What are you standing there for? This is a gift from the immortals, so hurry up and drink it!"
"Okay, I'll drink it right away."
Without saying a word, Zhu Di picked up the soda and started chugging it down.
As the cool cola slowly pours into your mouth, the bubbles dance merrily in the orange-yellow liquid, like countless tiny pearls sparkling in the sunlight.
Zhu Di took a big gulp, and the burst of bubbles danced on his tongue, bringing a stimulating and refreshing sensation. Then, the sweet and slightly bitter taste slowly spread, intertwining with the coolness, satisfying his craving for sweetness while also providing a refreshing enjoyment.
This unique feeling made him involuntarily shout, "Awesome!"
"Could this be the celestial nectar?"
Zhu Di smacked his lips, still feeling somewhat unsatisfied; he felt he could down several more bottles.
Zhu Yunwen looked at his fourth uncle with disdain. How presumptuous and vulgar this was!
He picked up the Sulphurex and took small sips.
……
He had to admit that this stuff was really something; the more he drank, the better it felt, and the earlier irritation seemed to be swept away by the sweet sensation.
Chapter 592 Bai Zhi, who was accused
"It tastes good, doesn't it?"
After taking a swig of Sodium, Old Zhu, under Bai Zhi's interested gaze, asked the two of them with a somewhat cold and hard expression.
"That's natural. The immortals bestowed upon us the celestial nectar and jade dew of the immortal realm, which is naturally incomparably delicious."
Zhu Di looked at his father's face and said cautiously.
Zhu Yunwen, on the other hand, was rather reserved, merely nodding slightly without expressing his agreement.
"Then I'll tell you, this is the only good thing you'll be able to eat these days."
"Grandfather, why do you say that?"
Zhu Yunwen had a bad feeling.
From the moment he arrived and was forced to kneel by his grandfather, to the expression and tone of his voice, and now to the words he was saying, he felt a strong sense of foreboding surrounding him.
Of course, more importantly, the fairy Bai Zhi next to her had a look of watching a show.
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