Encounter on the Road

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I hadn't expected our parting to come so soon."

This move by Fengtian Palace was formidable.

It was both imprisonment and an opportunity.

Everything depended on one's own comprehension and fortune.

Given Fengtian Palace's transcendent status, openly declaring that they were imprisoning an Imperial Son-in-Law would still have been far too brazen.

So they had no choice but to use Tongling Pavilion as a pretext.

They were certain no one could comprehend anything from it, so they treated it as a prison.

Li Miaotan sighed, guilt showing on her face.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "There's no helping it. This is Fengtian Palace, and they have righteousness on their side."

Using reason to crush others, coupled with Fengtian Palace's lofty position, neither Li Miaotan nor Li Cunren could stop them.

"Alas..." Li Miaotan shook her head. "Being a princess is not nearly as powerful as outsiders imagine."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "No one understands that better than I do. In truth, if princesses and princes really could act without restraint, the Imperial Court would not endure for long."

"Tongling Pavilion is actually a Cave Heaven," Li Miaotan said softly.

Chu Zhiyuan's spirits lifted.

Li Miaotan said, "It contains great opportunities. Only those with sufficient comprehension can obtain its wonders."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

Li Miaotan said, "The Heavenly Dragon Incantation is the most suitable. It was handed down from ancient times."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Miaotan said, "There are also some spiritual objects within Tongling Pavilion. Those are the greatest opportunities."

Chu Zhiyuan raised a brow.

Li Miaotan said, "Among those spiritual objects were spiritual treasures like the Candlelight Mirror."

"There are such wondrous treasures too?"

"These spiritual objects may be damaged, or they may be dormant. It all depends on luck."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "My luck has always been