Chapter 1186 Perhaps This Is Called Wanting to Refuse but Welcoming
Like the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the turbulent Song Dynasty, the mighty Yuan Dynasty... and so on, the Dragon Palace has always been the most powerful force among the common people. It does not interfere with the succession of dynasties, but every founding emperor would pay a visit to the Dragon Palace upon establishing his reign.
The Dragon Palace shares many similarities with the Imperial Observatory. Both are powers that, despite changing names throughout the long river of history, have always existed in another form.
"Very likely. The specifics are unknown. We'll know once we've investigated."
The old leader did not elaborate further. Until certain matters are clarified, no one truly knows.
"I understand. I will help when the time comes," Chen Xuan said calmly.
He then hung up the phone.
"Chen Xuan, who were you on the phone with?"
Suddenly, a soft voice sounded.
Su Yunxi swayed her graceful figure as she approached, looking at Chen Xuan curiously.
Chen Xuan replied indifferently, "No one, just an insurance salesman."
"What do you think of my dress?"
Su Yunxi, without dwelling on it, asked with a smile.
As she spoke, she twirled around in place.
It was then that Chen Xuan noticed Su Yunxi had changed into a brand-new blue dress. It was simple and elegant, with lace trim at the hem and a simple small stand-up collar. It was graceful and perfectly showcased Su Yunxi's slender figure.
As Su Yunxi spun, her skirt fluttered, revealing her fair legs, as exquisite as Ru ware porcelain.
Her pretty face was full of smiles, like sunlight on ice, clear and bright.
Chen Xuan stroked his chin and nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad!"
Su Yunxi was very pleased with Chen Xuan's compliment and said, "Chen Xuan, I also have some good news to tell you."
"Oh? What good news?" Chen Xuan furrowed his brow.
Su Yunxi smiled charmingly, "The matters in Jiangnan Province have been arranged. Grandpa, my parents, and I have decided to return to the Su family in the capital in the next couple of days."
Su Yunxi had been very busy during this period, rushing to finalize all arrangements. Now that it was finally coming to an end, they could finally head to the Su family in the capital.
Chen Xuan nodded slightly, yet felt a sense of loss, a slight sting in his nose.
Was this emotion?
Perhaps it was.
He recalled his promise to Su Yunxi in Jiangzhou that he would bring her back to the capital. Although he had foreseen this day, after enduring so many trials, the event was finally upon them, and his heart was filled with a thousand emotions!
"What's wrong? Aren't you happy?"
Su Yunxi noticed Chen Xuan's unusual expression.
She asked with concern, "The capital might hold bigger challenges, and perhaps various animosities. But, we are finally returning, and no one can defeat us!"
"If you feel the capital isn't good, we can always come back. Chen Xuan, don't feel too much pressure."
"I don't feel that much pressure, I'm just feeling emotional. We've been through so much together, and now we can finally step into the capital. I've fulfilled my promise to you, and to the entire Su family of the provincial city. It's been a long and arduous journey."
Chen Xuan's voice was hoarse. He lowered his head slightly, looked at Su Yunxi, and spread his hands.
As if on cue, Su Yunxi also looked at Chen Xuan.
Their eyes met.
Driven by emotion, they couldn't help but slowly move closer to each other.
They embraced tightly!
Their red lips met.
Yes, it had been difficult, but this day had finally arrived!
The temperature in the room gradually rose. After an unknown amount of time, they separated. Both their faces were flushed, and Su Yunxi's cheeks were so red they seemed about to bleed.
Su Yunxi showed a hint of shyness, but her voice was exceptionally firm as she said, "Chen Xuan, I've also thought about it. We will return to the capital, but I don't think our branch will join the Su family in the capital!"
Chen Xuan was slightly surprised upon hearing this.
He hadn't expected Su Yunxi to remain so clear-headed at this point.
However, Su Yunxi was absolutely right.
Since they had the strength to enter the capital, why must they join the Su family of the capital?
They wouldn't endure such indignities. With the current economic strength of the provincial Su family, they were fully qualified to establish themselves in the capital, let alone the Xuan Yun Group developing in the shadows of the capital.
"Yunxi, I agree with your idea. Your thoughts are very astute," Chen Xuan said earnestly.
"Chen Xuan, you also think I'm right?" Su Yunxi's eyes lit up immediately.
"Of course, how could my wife be wrong?" Chen Xuan said with a playful smile, lifting Su Yunxi's delicate chin with his hand.
Su Yunxi's face turned red, and she playfully pushed his hand away, chiding, "Hey, hey, I'm serious about this. Don't mess around."
"I am also being serious..."
Chen Xuan coughed twice, retracted his hand, and explained seriously, "Look, the Su family in the capital inviting our provincial branch to return clearly indicates they need the provincial Su family's strength now that it has grown."
"But what if the Su family in the capital no longer needs the provincial Su family one day? Will they turn hostile? Will they drive us out of the capital again? We don't know!"
"However, I know a truth: to forge iron, one must be strong oneself. As long as we are powerful, what can the Su family in the capital do to us?"
"Moreover, I'm thinking of stepping on those thick-skinned guys from the Su family in the capital and grinding them into the dirt!"
Hearing this, Su Yunxi's eyes widened. She excitedly pinched Chen Xuan's arm and cheered, "Chen Xuan, you think exactly the same as me! I was thinking the same thing!"
Chen Xuan winced in pain, but he didn't utter a word of complaint.
"What's wrong?"
Su Yunxi noticed Chen Xuan's slightly unusual expression.
"It hurts..."
Seeing that she had pinched his arm until it was almost swollen, Su Yunxi quickly released her hand and apologized sheepishly, "I'm sorry, I was too excited. You don't know, my mother and grandfather don't agree with my idea, and we even argued about it."
Chen Xuan said calmly, "Their thinking is already solidified, but it's not their fault. After all, they have a deep attachment to returning to the Su family in the capital. It's understandable that they cannot accept leaving the capital Su family and establishing their own power in the capital."
"Then how should we persuade them?"
"We can only take it one step at a time. Perhaps when the time is right, they will understand this logic themselves."
"That makes a lot of sense."
"Indeed."
"But, can you take your hand off my chest?"
Su Yunxi glared at Chen Xuan with mock anger.
Chen Xuan gave an awkward laugh, "Haha... the pattern on your chest is just too beautiful."
"Pah..."
Su Yunxi couldn't help but spit out.
It was strange. Previously, she had tried every means to strengthen her relationship with Chen Xuan. But now, when Chen Xuan became a bit forward, she felt a slight aversion.
No, perhaps this was called wanting to refuse but welcoming...
...
At this very moment, in a certain villa.
The windows and doors were tightly shut, and the curtains were drawn. A few dim wall lamps illuminated the exquisite faces of several women.
Several women sat on the sofa, looking very tense, their brows furrowed, as if they had encountered a major problem.