Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 21 - This Marriage Might Be Hard to Leave

A pure white palanquin slowly came to a stop.

The accompanying maids carried baskets and spread flower petals on the ground, creating a floral path.

A slender hand gently lifted the curtain, and a lazy voice sounded, “Your Majesty, I am late.”

Everyone lowered their heads reverently, as if looking directly would be blasphemy.

“The Grandmaster is here.”

The Emperor personally went to greet him.

Shen Roujia and others followed closely behind.

Shen Roujia discreetly observed the Grandmaster and couldn’t help but marvel at his presence—pure yet seductive.

Although he appeared in the most holy manner, his narrow eyes were almost demonic.

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He walked lazily towards the altar.

Shen Roujia’s gaze followed him, full of questions. In the original story, wasn’t the Grandmaster Su Chen an old Daoist? How could someone like this concentrate on cultivation?

What method did Gu Zhi use to bring him here?

Before Shen Roujia could finish her thoughts, the Imperial Astronomer rushed forward to fawn, “Master, you are back.”

Su Chen glanced at him indifferently and asked softly, “Who is this?”

The Imperial Astronomer stood there awkwardly, not daring to speak.

Su Chen, draped in a feathered robe, looked like an immortal descended from the heavens.

“I heard outside about some disaster star? Let me see who it is.”

Su Chen’s indifferent gaze swept around, and Gu Zhi was pushed out by Gu Yunqing.

Su Chen raised an eyebrow, looked distantly, and suddenly laughed.

“Indeed, it is the Disaster Star.”

The Imperial Astronomer, relieved, said, “Your Majesty, the Master has confirmed it. Please handle it promptly.”

Su Chen’s cold eyes shot towards him. “Did I permit you to speak?”

The Imperial Astronomer shrank back, not daring to retort.

The Emperor frowned and approached, “Grandmaster, please continue.”

Su Chen lifted his eyelids. “This girl carries heavy resentment, overshadowing her own astrology. The Xu family should worship her.”

The Emperor was stunned, and the surrounding crowd fell silent.

Su Chen walked towards Gu Zhi with interest.

“The only one capable of contending with the northern barbarians is a female star. Fascinating.”

Everyone looked at Gu Zhi with astonished eyes, even Xu Liangeng’s eyes brightened.

Gu Yunqing’s shoulders slumped, staring at Gu Zhi’s back in disbelief, murmuring, “Impossible, how can this be…”

Even the Emperor’s excitement was stirred, “The Grandmaster indeed has keen insight.”

Suddenly, the sky above the altar cleared, and a peaceful light shone.

The Emperor, displeased, commanded, “Take this blind man away.”

The Imperial Astronomer collapsed to the ground, shaking his head. “Your Majesty… Your Majesty, have mercy!”

Gu Zhi stood calmly below, and the Emperor nodded approvingly.

He laughed heartily, “A tiger girl from a general’s family, excellent!”

Shen Roujia couldn’t help but mutter, “Superstition.”

Xu Zening frowned slightly. Su Chen, with his keen hearing, turned to Shen Roujia.

“And who is this?”

Several eyes followed Su Chen’s gaze to Shen Roujia.

Shen Roujia quickly reacted, gracefully curtsying, “I am the Crown Princess Shen, paying respects to the Grandmaster.”

Su Chen’s gaze moved up and down Shen Roujia, devoid of any emotion.

“Your Majesty has chosen well.”

Shen Roujia bowed her head obediently, and the Emperor, pleased, chuckled, “All thanks to the Grandmaster’s blessings.”

Su Chen laughed softly, looking meaningfully at Shen Roujia’s concealed sharpness. “Your Highness must treat her well. The Crown Princess’s astrology aligns perfectly with yours, bringing continuous fortune to Great Zhou. She is a star of prosperity.”

Su Chen rarely gave such high praise, indicating Shen Roujia’s unique destiny.

With this revelation, the Emperor’s smile never faded.

Only Shen Roujia, like a withered eggplant, glanced at the Emperor’s beaming face.

It was over. This marriage was going to be hard to leave.

The royal altar was set up behind the Yingtian Temple, where all the entourage rested.

As night fell, Shen Roujia finally managed to slip away from Xu Zening.

She hurriedly changed into Xiao Fu’s clothes and headed for the outer courtyard.

Shen Roujia walked with her head down, focusing on the route, not expecting to meet anyone on this long, winding path.

Unexpectedly, she bumped into someone.

“Sorry, sorry.”

Seeing the golden boots, Shen Roujia feared encountering someone important. As the person remained silent, she started to think of an explanation.

“Shen Roujia?”

The familiar yet strange voice made Shen Roujia pause. She slowly looked up, seeing the sharp profile of Xiao Sinian.

“Xiao Sinian?”

Xiao Sinian’s lips tightened, his eyes filled with displeasure.

“Ha, you really are everywhere.”

Shen Roujia was bewildered, “Wh-what?”

Xiao Sinian’s frown deepened. “What now? A new tactic? Shen Roujia, I never asked for any of the things you claimed to do for me. I advised you before I left the capital. Now you are the Crown Princess. Please behave accordingly.”

As Xiao Sinian left in a huff, Shen Roujia finally realized she was being scorned.

What the heck? What had the original Shen Roujia done?!

Fuming, Shen Roujia put her hands on her hips, “What is this all about?”

Just then, a familiar figure walked briskly along the path. Shen Roujia’s eyes lit up, and she called softly, “Chang Sheng?”

Chang Sheng looked around and saw Shen Roujia. “What are you doing here?”

Shen Roujia sighed in relief, smiling. “I’m going to see Gu Zhi.”

Chang Sheng frowned. “She went to the back mountain to see Master Su Chen.”

Shen Roujia was puzzled. “Then where are you going?”

Chang Sheng looked at the sky, hesitating. “She should have been back by now. I’m a bit worried and was going to check.”

Shen Roujia looked at him thoughtfully. “You’re loyal. Let’s go together.”

Chang Sheng had no intention of refusing. The two of them circled the temple and headed to the back mountain.

As they passed through the bamboo forest, they heard faint sounds of fighting.

Shen Roujia and Chang Sheng exchanged serious looks.

Chang Sheng immediately said, “You wait outside. I’ll go see if it’s her.”

Shen Roujia shook her head firmly. “We’ll go together.”

Worried, Chang Sheng handed her a dagger from his sleeve. “Safety first.”