Sword of the Nine Heavens, the Fall of the Gods

As soon as Dugu Jialuo said this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.

Princess Lanling frowned slightly, hesitating to speak, with worry in her eyes.

Cheng Feng smiled slightly and said slowly: "My Queen, I am not being disrespectful, but I also have my own principles. I will stick to my true self and ideals, and I will not betray this principle even if I die."

Dugu Jialuo seemed to understand Chengfeng's meaning. She pondered for a moment, her eyes flickering and her expression complicated.

"You are such a stickler for principle. It seems that you are a stinky and stubborn bastard."

"You can say that!" Chengfeng nodded.

"Oh! You actually admit it!"

Dugu Jialuo was slightly surprised. "You are quite honest. There are not many people like you who can survive. How long do you think you can hold on?"

"Everyone will die one day, but I hope to have a clear conscience."

Cheng Feng said calmly: "Throughout the ages, the royal family has had all the advantages. But I have never seen an emperor who could live forever. They are still just a handful of yellow earth."

Dugu Jialuo looked at Chengfeng with a thoughtful look in her eyes.

"You are indeed a man of courage and insight. I admire you a little. Let me ask you, if my little Wu follows you, how will you treat her?"

"What……"

Chengfeng was stunned. He didn't expect the Queen to suddenly ask this question.

He looked at Dugu Jialuo in astonishment, his face full of confusion.

"Madam, what do you mean? Who is Xiaowu?"

"Xiaowu is her!"

Dugu Jialuo pointed at Princess Lanling beside her, her eyes revealing a hint of deep meaning, "Xiaowu is my biological daughter, Princess Lanling, who is still unmarried. Are you willing to marry her?"

At this time, Princess Lanling's cheeks were slightly red, her eyes were lowered, and there was a hint of expectation in her shyness.

She glanced at Chengfeng out of the corner of her eye, trying to catch a glimpse of possibility from his reaction.

Chengfeng didn't notice Princess Lanling's expression, but was shocked by the question asked by the Queen.

It happened too suddenly and was totally beyond my expectations.

Looking at Princess Lanling's beautiful face and her expectant eyes, Chengfeng couldn't help but feel a complex emotion in his heart.

It was not because of Princess Lanling's beauty, nor because of the favor of the royal family, but because it reminded him of long-forgotten memories.

Chengfeng took a deep breath and calmed down his emotions.

"Your Highness, how dare Chengfeng marry a princess? The princess is a noble person, and I am just a commoner. I dare not hope for anything."

Dugu Jialuo raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced back and forth between Chengfeng and Princess Lanling.

When Princess Lanling heard this, a trace of loss flashed in her eyes. She lowered her head with a melancholy look, and no one knew what she was thinking.

"Humph, you are quite self-aware."

Dugu Jialuo snorted coldly, "However, my daughter will never marry a person without status and position. Since you know that you are of low status, you should be careful in what you say and do."

Chengfeng's face froze. He didn't expect the royal family to change their attitude so quickly. He couldn't help but shake his head.

"My lady, I've said it before. I speak from my heart and I won't flatter you. Please forgive me if I've offended you."

Princess Lanling bit her lip, wanting to say something but stopping herself. She looked at Chengfeng, her eyes full of mixed emotions.

Dugu Jialuo's face was as gloomy as water. It was the first time she met such a rude person.

In the palace, everyone was respectful to her and obeyed her orders.

But the person in front of her dared to speak frankly and didn't care about her identity and status at all, which made her feel surprised and angry.

"Do you know what consequences your cognition and behavior will bring?" Dugu Jialuo's voice became sharp.

"I understand! But being smooth and compromising is not my way of dealing with things!"

Cheng Feng smiled slightly, "Truth is truth. I will never succumb to your twisted logic just because of your strength and violence. In this world, a big fist is just a big fist, not the truth. There will always be unyielding souls shining."

After a pause, Cheng Feng continued: "Because only in this way can the world become better and better, and the poor people will have hope."

Dugu Jialuo narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at him with a complicated expression.

"What you said seems to make some sense. But you know that things in this world cannot be changed by truth alone."

"I know, you're talking about force!"

Cheng Feng sighed, "My queen, if no one upholds the truth, the world will become even darker. The common people and the weak will have even less hope. Even if it is difficult, I have no regrets."

Although Princess Lanling felt a little disappointed, she still said softly:

"Mother, although Chengfeng is bold in his words, he is not like some people who only know how to flatter others. Perhaps you can cultivate him and help father share some of his worries."

Regardless of whether Chengfeng has that ability, these words, with a breath of fresh air, gently brushed across Dugu Jialuo's heart, which was filled with court intrigues, making her feel a rare presence.

She nodded, her expression softened a lot, "Chengfeng, are you willing to stay and do something for the royal family?"

Chengfeng shook his head slightly, his voice calm and firm.

"Your Majesty, I am a country bumpkin, used to being free and undisciplined, and not suitable to work for the royal family. Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated."

"You do not want?"

Dugu Jialuo was surprised by Chengfeng's refusal. She didn't expect that a small actor would refuse this long-awaited honor and opportunity.

In this world, how many people are trying their best to gain the favor of the royal family and serve them.

But the person in front of her refused so straightforwardly, which was completely beyond her expectations.

Dugu Jialuo vaguely realized that the person in front of him seemed to have a psychological rejection and contempt for the royal family.

The royal family holds the power of life and death over all living beings in the world and represents supreme majesty and glory.

Unexpectedly, she was looked down upon by a little actor, and Dugu Jialuo was so angry that she was ignited.

"Clap~"

Dugu Jialuo slapped the table, and the crisp sound exploded in the air, shaking Princess Lanling next to her like thunder.

"You ignorant fellow, who do you think you are? How dare you reject my kindness again and again? Do you know that if the royal family gets angry, rivers of blood will flow?"

Unexpectedly, Dugu Jialuo suddenly got angry. Chengfeng was slightly surprised and shook his head:

"Your Majesty, I am just a rough man from the mountains, and I am not very smart. I am really not suitable to be an official. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Dugu Jialuo stared at Chengfeng, her eyes filled with anger.

"Hmph! Don't use these superficial words to evade me. I know exactly what you are thinking."

Dugu Jialuo's words became more and more fierce. "The majesty of the royal family cannot be challenged. You did not kneel when you saw the prince, and you did not kneel when you saw me. You have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor. Today, you will not be able to leave."

I didn't expect Dugu Jialuo to be so unreasonable? What if he didn't kneel when he saw the prince, and he didn't kneel when he saw her? Why did you convict me?

Do you really think I am someone who can be bullied by others? That is really underestimating me.

Chengfeng's expression suddenly changed and he suddenly jumped up and pushed Dugu Jialuo to the ground.