Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 101 Zhenlong Chess Game
Lin Yi walked out of the main hall, still recalling the conversation he had just had.

Strangely enough, Emperor Xuanzhi didn't resemble an emperor at all; he seemed more like a charlatan...

Although the emperors of the Dali Kingdom were all Buddhists and often abdicated to become monks, they were all diligent and conscientious in their duties while in power.

Compared to this, Emperor Xuanzhi does seem somewhat abstract...

Lin Yi met up with Prince Xin, and the two chatted as they walked through the red palace gates.

Suddenly, a female official led several palace maids towards us. The female official was in her prime, graceful and beautiful.

Upon seeing the two, the women stepped aside and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Xin."

As Lin Yi approached, he saw that the female official had extremely fair skin, like a beautiful woman made of white jade, and he couldn't help but take a second look.

Emperor Xuanzhi cultivated Taoism and was not interested in women. It's such a pity that such a beauty is buried deep in the palace... Lin Yi turned his head and suddenly met Zhao Zhen's gaze. He smiled faintly and did not feel embarrassed.

After leaving the capital, Lin Yi did not return to his residence, but instead took a detour to the Huitong Hall.

Zhao Min was practicing archery in the courtyard.

Dressed in silver arrow sleeves, with a white jade belt, and her long hair tied high, she drew her bow like a full moon, displaying a heroic and dashing demeanor.

With a whoosh, the arrow shot out and hit the bullseye.

"Great!" Lin Yi clapped in approval. "The princess is the best archer in the world."

Zhao Min sneered and nocked an arrow, aiming it at him. Lin Yi strode forward and deflected the arrowhead with his finger.

"Minmin, are you trying to murder your husband?"

With a sharp twang, the arrow was released and hit the bullseye once again.

Zhao Min put down her bow and arrow and asked, "What did the Song emperor say to you?"

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Discussing scriptures and doctrines! The emperor wants to attain immortality and, knowing that a hermit like me has come to the capital, he naturally wants to see your face."

Zhao Min rolled her eyes dramatically: "You, a hermit master?"

Lin Yi spread his hands: "Otherwise what?"

Zhao Min looked him up and down, speechless for a moment... This guy really does look very good.

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Besides, he's a foolish and incompetent ruler who doesn't even care about state affairs. What business could he possibly have with me?"

Zhao Min shook her head: "You can say that to me, but be careful not to get yourself into trouble... Ah!"

Suddenly, Lin Yi scooped her up in his arms and carried her inside, saying, "Let's talk inside."

Zhao Min blushed and punched him twice. "You came in here to talk?"

Sure enough, as soon as Lin Yi sat down with her in his arms, he kissed her. Zhao Min quickly reached out and covered his mouth, saying, "Wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Lin Yi felt that Zhao Min's small hands were soft and fluffy, and that they were snow-white, smooth, and with slender and long fingers.

He kissed the back of her hand and said with a smile, "What can I do for you, Princess? I will certainly be of service."

Zhao Min withdrew her hand, her face flushed, and turned to stand up in his arms. She walked to a nearby table and picked up a bright red invitation card.

Lin Yi took it, a question lingering in her mind... Who is getting married and inviting her to the wedding banquet?
He opened it and saw four lines of text written on it:

"Su Xinghe cordially invites all the talented individuals in the martial arts world who are proficient in chess to come to the Deaf and Mute Valley of Leigu Mountain in Runan for a discussion."

The Ingenious Chess Game!

Lin Yi thought to himself that there was no need to first disperse one's internal energy in order to learn the Northern Darkness Divine Skill.

Although Wu Yazi was over ninety years old and had cultivated his internal energy for decades, in reality, he was not as perfect as Wu Yazi in the Nine Yin and Nine Yang techniques. To dissipate one's own internal energy to inherit Wu Yazi's internal energy would be like throwing away a sesame seed to pick up a watermelon.

However, his identity as the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect is still quite valuable... he was able to fool the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny. The Heavenly Mountain Child Granny is undoubtedly a treasure trove.

Eternal youth, immortality... a legally regenerating loli.

The Tianshan Plum Blossom Hand and the Tianshan Six Yang Palms are both top-tier martial arts.

Of course, in Lin Yi's view, the most valuable items were the Life and Death Talisman and the Lingjiu Palace.

Lingjiu Palace has thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands beneath it, undoubtedly making it a powerful force... and the quadruplets are also unique.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought." Zhao Min nudged him.

Lin Yi said, "You intercepted this? You wouldn't be thinking of going there, would you?"

Zhao Min frowned and snorted coldly, "What, I can't go? Sect Leader Lin is surrounded by beautiful women, indulging in a life of pleasure. These petty squabbles in the martial world are certainly not worth your attention. I'll go myself!"

Lin Yi smiled and pulled her into his arms: "Minmin, my relationships with them were all accidental, but my feelings for you are the only ones I truly love."

“Although the matter of Shenjing is extremely important, it is not as important as you. Since you want to go to Leigu Mountain, I will definitely accompany you. But you have been in the Central Plains for so long…”

Zhao Min said, "Now that the Mongols and Song have joined forces, the battle of Xiangyang has stopped. Thanks to you, Master Lin, the Western Regions are no longer plagued by the Ming Cult, and a small Hui tribe can't cause any trouble. What would I do if I went back?"

"Send a group of people back to report, while I will travel throughout the Central Plains and recruit martial arts masters... The world is in chaos right now, so we need to make more preparations."

"There's no rush. We can wait until things in Shenjing are over before we set off."

Lin Yi put his arm around her shoulder, his expression strange: "You wouldn't be reluctant to part with me, would you?"

Zhao Min gave a soft snort.

Lin Yi's mind raced, and he casually made a promise: "After I work hard for another two years, I'll marry you and keep you by my side forever. We'll never be apart."

Zhao Min said shyly, "Who said I was going to marry you? What's so great about you? You're shameless!"

……

Two days later, Yue Lingshan arrived, and Lin Yi personally went out of the city to pick her up.

He had received the letter; Ning Zhongze had not gone down the mountain, but had only sent Yue Lingshan with a few disciples to the capital… With his mother-in-law not coming, Lin Yi felt much less pressure.

The disciples of the Huashan Sect were all visiting Shenjing for the first time. Amidst the playful banter of the female disciples, Lin Yi pulled Yue Lingshan aside, intending to give her a heads-up.

He coughed and said, "Senior sister...you have a sister at home..."

Yue Lingshan was stunned, the smile on her face slowly fading as she stared blankly at him: "Pingdi, you once said that you would only love me in this life..."

Did I... say that?
Lin Yi held her hand tightly and said slowly, "Senior sister, I'm sorry, but you're still the one I love the most. We're husband and wife... When we get home, I'll have her serve you tea."

She had long noticed Lin Yi's close relationship with Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo, and had expected this day to come.

So Yue Lingshan was somewhat prepared, but when the day actually came, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Yue Lingshan sighed silently, turned her head to look elsewhere, her eyes red: "Who is she... Miss Zhou? Or Miss Zhao?"

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine. "Uh... it's Miss Mu."

Yue Lingshan turned to look at him abruptly, and said angrily, "Pingdi, you're really something! You went out for a while and managed to win back another girl!"

After Yue Lingshan finished speaking, she turned and left, heading towards the city gate. Lin Yi quickly hugged her.

"Senior sister, listen to me, this is all a misunderstanding, let me explain!"

"What misunderstanding could there be? You...you let go! In broad daylight, what kind of behavior is this!"

"Let me explain first..."

(End of this chapter)