Everyone looked at one another, thought for a moment, and then revealed expressions of sudden realization.
Immortals, after all, certainly would not take the initiative to say they wanted to protect them.
Such things could only be understood, not spoken aloud!
With a thought, they looked at the others.
Seeing everyone's expressions change as expected, it seemed their guesses had been correct.
Since they could not worship her openly, they could naturally offer worship at home. Yet they did not know the Divine Maiden's name.
Everyone was naturally vexed.
Imperial City—
Jiang Lu looked at the distant city, resplendent in gold and jade, and gave a soft laugh.
Worthy of being the Imperial City. Its dragon aura was abundant, glimmering with golden light. How would those demonic cultivators and evil spirits dare enter?
Even she felt her strength being faintly suppressed after entering.
This was the national fortune protecting its ruler. Yet it seemed to be wavering slightly.
"Fairy, Moonlit Pavilion is the largest place in the princess's residence. How would you like to stay there?"
Gong Chenyue had entered the palace to pay respects to His Majesty, while Jiang Lu followed the arrangements and came to the princess's residence first to settle in.
Hearing this, Jiang Lu waved her hand.
"Fine."
She then followed them there.
After the maidservants withdrew, she sat alone in the courtyard. Looking at the koi not far away, she propped her chin on one hand while the fingertips of her other hand lightly tapped the stone table.
Sensing Jiang Lu's troubled aura, the White Tiger lay sprawled on the ground, not daring to provoke her.
The farther they had traveled and the closer they came to the Imperial City, the more prosperous the common people became.
Yet no matter how prosperous they were, compared