Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 92 Permanent Settlement? Coincidence?
Chen family.

"Chen Ke, the magistrate of Wangyou County, and his wife, Lady Li, have come to pay their respects to Princess Anyang."

Upon learning of the princess's arrival, Chen Ke and Tian Yi had already made preparations to welcome her.

Upon seeing the princess, he immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"No need for formalities, Menglu greets her maternal great-uncle and great-aunt."

Princess Anyang, Ji Mengluo, first helped the two up, but then bowed to Chen Ke and his wife.

"This is unacceptable! This is unacceptable!"

“The princess is the ruler, and we are her subjects. How can we accept the princess’s etiquette?”

Chen Ke was startled.

This is the emperor's most beloved princess.

Why can't it be used?

“We are not only ruler and subject, but also relatives.”

“You are my mother’s uncle and also my maternal great-uncle. You are an elder, so what’s wrong with a junior bowing to an elder?”

"Is your maternal great-uncle afraid of the gossip of those pedantic scholars? Do they dare? If they dare to speak ill of you, I will kill them."

Princess Anyang, Ji Mengluo, was the thirteenth daughter of Emperor Dayong, born to Consort Xian. She was Emperor Dayong's most beloved daughter, and was granted the title of Anyang with a fief of ten thousand households.

Consort Xian, née Chen, was a direct descendant of the Chen family in the capital. Although Chen Ke came from a collateral branch, he was very knowledgeable and had served as a teacher in the clan's private school.

He had an excellent relationship with the Chen family.

"Princess, you mustn't say that."

“What can’t be said, Uncle? Let’s just talk about our own things.”

"Besides, my mother specifically instructed me to come see you."

"Someone, bring out the gift."

Several palace maids took a small box from the carriage.

It was delivered to Chen Ke.

"This is a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum heart, which I specially took from my father's imperial treasury."

"Don't worry, Father is aware of this and won't blame you."

"Uncle, please accept it."

Ji Menglu pushed the wooden box into Chen Ke's arms.

"Ah, then I thank Your Highness for your great kindness."

"Hehe, Grandfather, you've accepted the gift. From now on, I'll be relying on you for protection."

Ji Mengluo suddenly made a playful joke.

"what?"

"Princess, what do you mean by that?"

"You're staying?"

"Absolutely not! Wangyou County is remote and backward, unlike the bustling capital. There are many strange people there, making it difficult to maintain order. Moreover, it is plagued by miasma. If the princess's precious body is harmed, we would be guilty of a capital offense."

Chen Ke was somewhat surprised that the princess would make such a decision.

stay?
What aspects of Wangyou County would make the princess want to stay?

It has nothing, is small, poor, and remote.

It is inferior to the capital in every aspect.

Most importantly, the Lingnan region is prone to miasma, making it difficult for outsiders to adapt to the climate.

Back when he first came to Wangyou County to take up his post, he even fell seriously ill because of it.

I gradually adapted to it later.

He's a rough, insignificant person; if he gets sick, he gets sick.

But princesses are different.

Princess Anyang, in particular, was of great importance.

This is the emperor's most beloved princess.

If she falls ill in Wangyou County, the emperor might take his anger out on the county if she can't manage the situation properly.

“Uncle, I know what you are worried about.”

You can rest assured.

"I am not a delicate or weak person."

"I am also skilled in martial arts."

"Who dares to bully me?"

Ji Menglu lifted a corner of her skirt, revealing a sword.

The surface of the sword hilt is wrapped with red thread, which shimmers faintly.

Something flashed through Chen Ke's mind.

The Thirteen Swords of the Imperial Treasury.

The Radiant Sword, a Heavenly-grade divine weapon.

I go.

Princess Anyang was truly pampered.

A heavenly weapon, given away just like that.

More importantly, she also gained the approval of the sword spirit.

Do you think that's ridiculous or not?
……

"Grandpa."

"Don't worry, even if I am really injured, you are innocent."

"This is the Emperor's decree."

Ji Mengluo took out the imperial edict from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Ke. The moment Chen Ke saw the edict, he was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and accepted it with both hands. "No, Grandfather, there are no outsiders here, no need for such formalities."

Ji Menglu quickly helped Chen Ke and his wife up and handed them the imperial edict.

Chen Ke hurriedly opened the imperial edict, and was stunned when he saw what was written inside.

Especially the dates inside.

What is today's date?
What does it mean?
A fake imperial edict? Or was it done on His Majesty's part?
Ji Menglu noticed Chen Ke's confused expression.

She thought of something.

"I know what you want to ask."

"You're worrying too much."

"Actually, Father is fine. He's in very good health and can eat and drink well."

"He was just in a bad mood and gave up."

"Before I left, my father said that he wanted to negotiate with my fifth great-uncle."

"If it succeeds, I will go back."

"If it doesn't work out, he will issue an imperial decree to make the third brother the crown prince, and the rest of the brothers and sisters will be scattered all over the world, each going their own way."

"It seems that Father Emperor has lost, is in a bad mood, and has given up."

Ji Menglu explained.

"I see."

"How long will the princess stay?"

"forever."

"what?"

“That’s right. That’s what Father Emperor instructed. He said that the world is about to change drastically, and that Wangyou County is the safest place. So he sent me to stay in Wangyou County.”

Ji Menglu nodded.

She was an obedient child.

Anyway, her father wouldn't harm her.

Wherever her father told her to go, she went.

"Does His Majesty know about the situation here?"

Chen Ke asked tentatively.

"Of course I know."

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Six Doors have already informed Father about the situation here."

"My fifth great-uncle once said that Lu Mojun's strength is the greatest in the world."

"Where the Demon Lord is, is the safest place."

Ji Mengluo said with certainty.

"I see."

"It's because of Xiao Yuan."

"Princess, do you have a place to stay now? Why don't you stay here for now and wait until the princess's residence is repaired?"

"No need to trouble your maternal uncle, Father has already made preparations in advance."

"It's in the south of the city, right across from Lu Mojun's house."

"My father said that the area near his house is the safest."

The emperor had already made preparations in advance.

"what?"

"That's the princess's residence?"

Chen Ke suddenly remembered that there was indeed a mansion in the area south of the city.

That mansion has been under construction for several years.

It's very big and luxurious.

But even after it was repaired, no one came to live in the mansion, and not even a plaque was hung up. Only every now and then would someone come up to clean it.

I originally thought it was built by some rich person.

I never expected this to be the princess's residence.

The princess's residence was actually completed a few years in advance.

This.

Chen Ke didn't know what to say.

Is this a well-thought-out plan by His Majesty, or was it all premeditated?

……

"Dong dong dong..."

Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums rang out from outside the courtyard.

Yiyi, who was practicing her martial arts in the courtyard, suddenly stopped, curiously pushed open the courtyard gate, and poked her little head out, looking in the direction of the sound.

The mansion across the street had its gates wide open.

Caravans carrying large and small boxes entered the mansion.

"what?"

"Is it occupied?"

"Uncle Yuan, Uncle Yuan, come and see!"

"The house across from yours is now inhabited."

……

　Two more chapters

　　
　
(End of this chapter)