Chapter 1328 - 995: Xunyang can’t defeat me

Chapter 1328: Chapter 995: Xunyang can’t defeat me

However, just as Princess Ata said this, Suisui interjected, "We didn’t come from the ground; we rode Xiaoqing and flew directly to the mountain outside the capital city of Nanjiang, then flew into the capital."

When Suisui said this, Princess Ata couldn’t help but grimace, while Princess Lianchun and others felt extremely embarrassed.

Especially Ji Youzhi, who stepped out with a laugh under Princess Ata’s helpless gaze.

"Well, we came in a hurry, so we didn’t have a national letter, and could only use this method."

Princess Ata took a deep breath and after a long pause said, "Fortunately, you all are friends, not foes, with Nanjiang, or else our city walls might have needed to be raised two more layers overnight!"

Ji Youzhi and the others felt even more awkward.

"Princess, these people are esteemed guests of ours in Nanjiang. In my view, we should quickly invite them into the palace to rest for a moment before we speak further!"

An elderly minister with a stooped back stepped out quickly to smooth the situation over.

The Ji Family of Great Han and the princess of the royal family, they dared not neglect them.

"Exactly, distinguished guests, please proceed to the great hall!"

Another old minister quickly added.

Princess Ata took the lead, guiding everyone into the great hall, where they each took a seat. Palace maids brought tea and food, and a banquet was soon underway!

"Your arrival is so sudden, the Imperial Kitchen was unprepared, unable to immediately adhere to the standards of a state banquet to entertain you. However, for honored guests from Great Han, we will use the best food and the highest standard of ceremony to receive you."

"Honored guests, I, an old man, toast to you all!"

The elderly minister who eased the earlier awkwardness was the right chancellor of Nanjiang. He was an old-fashioned man, fond of the culture of the Central Plains, and therefore held great admiration for it. Facing the princess from the Central Plains and the sons of eminent officials, especially the elder brother of the Champion Scholar, the right chancellor showed much respect.

After three rounds of drinks, Princess Ata finally subtly inquired about the purpose of Suisui and their group’s visit!

"Your sudden arrival in Nanjiang, you seem to be very urgent. Is there something important?"

Suisui put down the chicken bone in her hand, wiped her mouth with a small handkerchief, and then said, "We’re here for Xunyang!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Ata’s hand shook, a bit of panic stirring inside her. She glanced at the Nanjiang ministers who were still unaware, suppressing her inner panic, and smoothly brought the banquet to a close, dismissing them before questioning Ji Youzhi.

"Seventh Young Master, wasn’t it said that Xunyang’s matter couldn’t be dealt with for the time being? Just now Suisui said you came for him, has something happened?"

Before Princess Ata left Great Han, she specifically sought out Ji Youyuan for help.

However, Ji Youyuan told her that Xunyang’s matter could not be dealt with for the time being.

Moreover, after she returned, Liao Kong told her that if she wanted her father, the King of Nanjiang, to live, Xunyang could not die because the King of Nanjiang’s divine soul lingered in a state of survival.

"Princess Ata, to be honest, Xunyang’s matter is very complex, which I cannot explain briefly."

Ji Youzhi wanted to explain things clearly but had personal concerns since his elder brother, fourth brother, and second sister-in-law’s lives were very dear to him; he didn’t want anything to happen to them. However, the King of Nanjiang was also Princess Ata’s closest kin!

"Does Xunyang’s matter have to be dealt with now?"

Ji Youzhi nodded, "It must be dealt with, both Xunyang and Xun Heng, otherwise the world will be unsettled!"

"What do you mean by this, Seventh Young Master?"

"In fact, we were all wrong; Xunyang, who is stirring up storms in the countries of the world, has intentions far beyond the simplicity of assimilation. He certainly has his purposes!"

"Not assimilation? Then what is his ultimate goal?"

Ji Youzhi took a deep breath, "It’s national destiny!"

"Nation... national destiny?"

Princess Ata was somewhat panicked; as a witch, she naturally understood the significance of communicating with heaven, and what national destiny meant was all too clear to her.

"He... he used assimilation to cover up his true objective, Dongyue and Xiling have already fallen, with their national destinies under his control, and he himself is sealed in our Nanjiang..."

Princess Ata was in utter panic, even her gaze at Ji Youzhi was filled with terror.

"He plans to break the seal!"

This was not a question but a statement.

Ji Youzhi looked at her expressionlessly, nodding mercilessly, "Since you’ve analyzed it to this point, then let me say one more thing: his aim is not just the fate of nations, but also Suisui!"

"Suisui?" Princess Ata involuntarily looked towards Suisui.

At this moment, Suisui was very quiet, far from the lively child who loved flying and always smiled so brightly.

"Since Xunyang’s target is Suisui, why did you still let her come here? Shouldn’t you be protecting her, keeping her in the capital city of Great Han?"

Ji Youzhi was quite helpless, giving a wry smile, "Suisui has her own ideas. She wants to eliminate Xunyang, so the only way is to release Xunyang first."

Princess Ata: "..." suddenly speechless.

After they finished speaking, they both turned their gaze to Suisui.

Suisui looked up at them, grinned, "Sister Ata don’t worry, Suisui has a way to protect herself. Actually, Sister Ata, can I go find Xunyang now?"

"Suisui! Can you really protect yourself? That’s a Witch God! Over three thousand years old, his ability is at the immortal’s level, you’re still young, maybe wait a few more years?"

Princess Ata, thinking about how young Suisui was yet had to face Xunyang, felt quite uncomfortable.

"Sister Princess, don’t worry, Suisui can definitely beat that big bad Xunyang!"

Suisui, seeing Princess Ata’s worried expression, quickly reassured her.

Princess Ata, upon hearing this, felt both pained and helpless. Having a destiny favored by fortune, her fate was indeed extraordinary, yet it also meant she had a mission!

"What do you want Sister Ata to do?"

"I want to help Xunyang break the seal, but before breaking it, I need a lonely mountain or an empty city. Does Sister Ata know where such a place might be?"

Princess Ata thought for a moment upon hearing this, and then said, "Follow me!"

The group followed Princess Ata to the Conference Hall of the Nanjiang Royal Court, which served the same purpose as the Taihe Hall in the Central Plains’ Great Han.

It was the place where national affairs were discussed at court, although there were differences in its operation.

For instance, in Great Han, the officials stood while the emperor sat during the morning court session.

However, in Nanjiang, everyone sat on meditation cushions, each with a small desk in front, on which there were brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

This allowed them to record important national affairs they needed to document.

Recently, Princess Ata had been discussing important matters here with Nanjiang’s ministers.

Currently, as she brought Suisui and the others over, it was not to discuss major national affairs but because there was a map placed here!