Today's events can truly be described as a series of unexpected turns of events, a glimmer of hope after a dark period.
Things were going well until two troublemakers appeared, but thankfully, they managed to intimidate them at the last minute and weather the crisis.
Thus, Shrek Academy and his group officially joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, settling into this superior environment.
As for Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng, knowing their Blue Silver Douluo background, they dared not cause any trouble. Their attitude was incredibly good. They gave Shrek Academy and his group the green light to join, repeatedly offering better treatment!
It turned out that Shrek Academy and his group had benefited from the misfortune, receiving even better treatment.
However, they knew their own limitations. Although they had temporarily used the Blue Silver Douluo's name to intimidate Prince Xue Xing and his group, Flander was certain that if things were exposed, the enraged Prince Xue Xing would be capable of anything. They would likely be kicked out without question!
Therefore, he made a crucial decision.
The plan was for the entire Shrek Academy to visit the Blue Silver Douluo, turning the lie into reality and seeking his protection.
If the Blue Silver Douluo would spare them a moment out of old friendship, that would be ideal.
If not, they wouldn't suffer any loss; at most, people would know their relationship with the Blue Silver Douluo wasn't that good.
The worst that could happen was expulsion from Heaven Dou Academy. So why not take the gamble?
"What? Dean, you're going to visit the Blue Silver Douluo!"
Dai Mubai and the others exclaimed in shock after hearing Flander's plan.
"Dean, are you out of your mind?"
they asked with concern.
They knew that the Blue Silver Douluo was no longer the same as before, and their relationship with him wasn't actually that deep. Even if he was once Shrek's teacher, so what? Seeking protection rashly would most likely result in being kicked out. Wouldn't that expose their deception?
"Don't be too pessimistic,"
Flander said seriously. "The Blue Silver Douluo was once a teacher at Shrek Academy, after all. With that connection, the outcome won't be too bad."
Tang San and the others were still somewhat worried, feeling that the dean was too optimistic. But since the dean had said so, they naturally had no choice but to obey.
Thus, the Shrek group,
including the dean, teachers, and students, set off in a grand procession towards the Blue Silver Douluo's residence, which they had inquired about from the three education committee members.
Of course, with such a large group visiting, gifts were naturally indispensable. Flander went all out, purchasing some decent gifts. He even spent money to hire two luxurious carriages, since visiting someone on foot would be too uncouth.
This time, they were going to ask for a favor and specifically to build rapport, so etiquette was essential.
...
The Shrek group traveled a long way in the carriages.
Finally, they stopped at the entrance of a luxurious mansion's garden.
"Guests, we've arrived." The hired coachman's voice came from outside the carriages. Both carriages were large, with the teacher and students each in one.
The carriage doors opened, and everyone disembarked,
curiously observing the tall building before them.
The first thing that caught their eye was the vermilion gate, flanked by two stone lion-like beasts. Above the gate hung a new plaque with four large characters—Blue Silver Royal Palace!
The vermilion gate was tightly closed, but several soldiers armed with spears stood on either side. Seeing Shrek and his group alight, one of them approached with a spear.
"May I ask what brings you here? Do you have visiting cards?" The soldier's attitude was neither arrogant nor obsequious.
Flander had clearly gone to great lengths for this visit. Everyone, teacher and student alike, had changed into decent clothes, nothing extravagant. But at least it wasn't shabby; it
was more of a passable, albeit barely, mark of nobility. That's why the guards were so polite. Otherwise, if they were dressed in commoner's clothes and hadn't come by carriage but walked, the guards would probably have turned them away.
After all, our prince isn't someone you can just meet with anyone.
"Yes, here's the visiting card." Flander took out the pre-prepared visiting card and handed it over. The soldier accepted it with both hands. Then, respectfully, he said, "Please wait a moment while I go and inform him."
After saying that, the soldier turned and walked to the small door next to the main gate, pushed it open, and went inside.
Flander and the others stood there, waiting patiently. They knew that such a royal residence had many rules, and the owner's status was truly noble. So, it was impossible for him to simply say he wanted to visit and then open the door to welcome guests. They didn't have that kind of face. Unless it was the Crown Prince or Dugu Bo, who was also a titled Douluo, it would be more likely.
...
The soldier holding the visiting card entered the royal residence, winding through several turns, and finally arrived at a side room. He handed the visiting card to an old man, saying, "A group of people of unknown origin came to visit at the main gate of the manor and presented a visiting card."
The steward took the card, opened it, and after carefully glancing at it, frowned. "Shrek Academy? Soul Saint? Flander?"
Since becoming the steward of the royal manor...
Countless dignitaries and nobles come to visit him every day, but almost none are granted an audience by the Prince. So, he had initially planned to simply glance at them and send them on their way this time. However, he discovered that the person presenting the visiting card was a Soul Saint… this was no longer something he could easily dismiss.
If it were just an ordinary minor nobleman or some unknown academy, the card would never reach Yun Chuan's hands, but if it was a Soul Saint… then it certainly required some attention.
After a moment's hesitation,
the steward finally decided to consult his master, the Prince. After all, what if these people were indeed old acquaintances of the Prince, as the card stated, yet were being kept outside the Prince's residence? Wouldn't that be a dereliction of duty on his part as steward?
So, after closing the card again
, the steward went out, passing pavilions and winding paths, until he arrived at an artificial pond planted with lotus flowers. The water was clear, and one could see carp of various colors swimming about.
In the center of the pond stood an elegant little pavilion.
At this moment, in the pavilion, a figure in white robes and black hair was leisurely feeding the fish. Her long, beautiful hair cascaded down her back, and she wore loose, casual white robes. Only her back was visible, not her face. Yet, she exuded an unparalleled, languid, and naturally elegant air.
The steward walked slowly along the path to the pavilion in the middle of the lake. Facing the figure in white robes and black hair, who had her back to him, holding a bowl in her left hand and slowly sprinkling fish food with her right, attracting the carp in the lake to vie for the food, the steward bowed and said, "Your Highness, there is a group of people outside who have come to pay their respects. Their visiting card says they are from Shrek Academy."
"Oh, Shrek Academy."
The figure in white robes showed some interest, turning her head to reveal an ordinary face. Only her eyes were exceptionally clear and beautiful, elevating her otherwise plain face by several notches.
Yun Chuan extended his hand, and the steward handed him the visiting card. He took it and began to read it. As he read it, he chuckled, "This Flander, he really knows how to get close..."
The invitation was nothing more than various attempts to ingratiate himself and play the emotional card. After quickly glancing through it, he handed the invitation back to the steward, saying, "Alright, they're already at the door. Let's meet them. Take them to the waiting room and treat them well, don't be impolite. I'll go bathe and change first..."
After all, he was meeting guests, and his current appearance—wearing a loose white coat and with disheveled hair—was simply inappropriate. Even if he didn't care about such formalities, these basic courtesies still had to be observed. Otherwise, it would be a loss of face for the Blue Silver King himself.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The steward bowed and then slowly retreated.
Yun Chuan slowly stood up, first lazily stretching, then, surrounded by two maids, leisurely walked towards the bathing and changing room.
Over this period of time, he had become accustomed to the life of a nobleman. He had been completely corrupted.
How decadent
...
Outside the main gate of the Prince's Mansion.
The Shrek Academy group had been waiting like idiots at the gate for about ten minutes.
Teachers like Flander, Yu Xiaogang, and Zhao Wuji remained calm. However, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others were getting impatient. Especially the strange looks from passersby made the young people extremely annoyed.
Fortunately, after a while,
the small door next to the main gate finally opened again.
A kind-faced old man slowly walked out. He smiled and looked at the Shrek group, saying, "I am the steward of the Prince's Mansion. Distinguished guests, you have been waiting long. His Highness invites you in." He then gestured for them to enter.
The main vermilion gate of the Prince's Mansion remained closed; only the small side gate was open. This was because the main gate was not a place for just anyone to enter. To exit through the main gate, one had to be either the master of the mansion or someone of equal or even higher status. Those of lower status could only use the side gate.
Shrek and his group were naturally aware of these rules, so they didn't say anything. After all, the owner of this manor was a titled Douluo, a peak Soul Master. They, being Soul Masters whose highest rank was only Soul Saint, expected a titled Douluo to open the gates to welcome them—they were dreaming.
Led by the steward, they entered the manor through a side gate.
Upon entering,
everyone couldn't help but marvel at its luxurious elegance. Except for those of noble birth like Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, or those with worldly experience like Yu Xiaogang who remained composed, the rest of them were like country bumpkins visiting a grand garden. They looked around curiously, even Flander and Zhao Wuji were astonished, as they were all self-taught and had never been to such a noble residence before, naturally finding it novel.
It could be said that the Blue Silver Manor's luxury was in no way inferior to the imperial palace. After all, before being bestowed upon Yun Chuan, this manor was originally a royal palace. The facilities were all built to royal standards, far surpassing the residences of ordinary nobles or princes.
Soon, the steward, following them, wound his way along a long, winding path before finally arriving at a spacious waiting hall.
After inviting everyone to sit, the steward ordered fragrant tea and pastries to be served.
"Distinguished guests, please wait here. His Highness is bathing and changing," the steward said with impeccable manners. "Please wait a moment. If you require anything, please feel free to ask the maids around you. I have many matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now." Flander
, as the leader, naturally replied politely that it was no trouble at all, and that Flander should go about his business.
The old steward nodded slightly and slowly withdrew from the hall.
At this moment, besides Shrek and his group, only a few respectfully waiting maids remained in the hall.
Although the maids remained aloof and expressionless, the Shrek Academy students still appeared somewhat reserved due to the presence of outsiders. They didn't exchange many words, the boys and teachers simply focusing on drinking tea and eating pastries.
Seeing the somber atmosphere, Flander was about to say something to lighten the mood when suddenly, a series of clear laughs echoed from the corridor outside the hall, as if two children were playing.
"Come on, chase me!"
"Don't run, I'm almost there..."
"...Hmph! Little Red is stupid! I can't catch you, I just can't catch you..."
"Ouch! You cheated, you used fire, Little Red cheated!"
"Hmph, that's called all's fair in love and war! Little Blue, accept your fate!"
Two clear, melodious voices, very childlike and full of vitality, came from outside the corridor.
These voices were...children?
How could there be children in the royal palace?
Flander and the others were somewhat puzzled, but they didn't suspect the two children were the children of the Blue Silver Douluo. After all, it had only been almost a year since Yun Chuan left Shrek Academy. At that time, he was still single, and even if he had married and had children during that time, he wouldn't have two daughters this old.
"What's going on outside?" Flander asked curiously. The others also looked on with curiosity.
The maid standing beside them didn't hide anything and said directly, "Those two are our royal princesses, the prince's beloved daughters. Princess Bingxin and Princess Chixin."
"Daughters?"
The Shrek group was stunned. Especially Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, whose eyes showed disbelief.
Ning Rongrong, who didn't know Yun Chuan's true identity, was only shocked that Yun Chuan was the father of two children. Zhu Zhuqing, who knew Yun Chuan's true identity, was shocked that Yun Chuan had two daughters this old. After all, as far as she knew, Yun Chuan was only a year older than her, thirteen years old this year, the same age as Tang San. But he was already a father of two.
This…how could this be?!
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were vacant, and she was completely bewildered. Fortunately, no one else noticed her strange behavior, because the two little ones who had been laughing and joking in the corridor had suddenly burst into the hall.
Everyone present was drawn to the two little ones who had suddenly rushed in.
They looked to be about five or six years old, wearing exquisite and beautiful little dresses. Their hair was fiery red and white-blue respectively, and their eyes were crystal red and ice blue, like two delicate porcelain dolls. Exquisitely crafted, they were so cute that one wanted to hold them tightly in their arms and cherish them!
When the two little ones rushed into the hall and saw so many people gathered there, they were initially startled. However, soon, the two little dragon girls simultaneously turned their gaze to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu, stared at by those two pairs of clear, flawless eyes—one ice blue, one fiery red—felt her hair stand on end! She felt as if she were being stared at by some prehistoric beast. The next moment, the two little dragon girls' seemingly innocent voices nearly scared her to death.
"Little Blue, look, a little rabbit!" The red-haired, scarlet-eyed little dragon girl, Chi Xin, pointed at Xiao Wu, her expression full of wonder at seeing a new toy.
"Yes, it really is a little rabbit," the white-haired, blue-eyed little dragon girl, Bing Xin, nodded in agreement.
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