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Chu Mang smiled at Lu Chen, his face full of apologies. Although he was the emperor and Lu Chen was a guest, Chu Yuzhu's rude remarks and her uninvited intrusion into the banquet were extremely impolite and had offended Lu Chen. Therefore, Chu Mang felt the need to apologize to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen smiled lightly, not taking it to heart. On the other hand, Chu Yuzhu gave a cold smile and said, "Of course, I know him. Not just know him; we are actually quite familiar with each other. A verbal sparring match, Lord Lu from the Daiwa Dynasty?"
Chu Yuzhu's tone was somewhat strange, leaving Chu Mang unable to discern anything wrong; he did not notice any issues.
"My child, you have gone too far. How could you treat Lord Lu like this?" Chu Mang finally expressed some dissatisfaction towards Chu Yuzhu.
"Yes, Father, I have indeed gone too far. This time, I won't bother with it anymore; you all enjoy your feast," Chu Yuzhu replied discontentedly and then left alone with several maidservants.
"Ah, it's all my fault for not teaching her properly. Lord Lu, please don't take it to heart; she is usually like this and has developed bad habits," Chu Mang explained to Lu Chen, fully aware that Chu Yuzhu's behavior was a result of indulgence.
"Not at all, Your Majesty. I actually think your daughter is quite remarkable. She is beautiful, has a strong personality, and expresses her feelings well—she is not a hypocritical person," Lu Chen said with a smile to Chu Mang, his tone obedient but hinting at something deeper.
Chu Yuzhu did not expose Lu Chen's identity in such a setting, which was indeed wise since the relationship between their two nations was paramount.
It was unclear whether Chu Yuzhu considered this aspect; regardless, at that moment, she was unwilling to reveal Lu Chen's identity.
In her view, Lu Chen had once been her servant and training partner, but now things were different. Lu Chen had transformed from a hen into a phoenix, holding a higher status than her. Even if she revealed his identity, it would hold no significance and would only make her unhappy.
Thus, in the end, Chu Yuzhu chose to give up; she did not want to expose Lu Chen's identity and kept it hidden in her heart.
After Chu Yuzhu left in anger, only three people remained at the banquet: Chu Mang, Lu Chen, and another individual from the Korean side—a Taoist master from Star Gate. This person seemed to hold significant power and was likely highly valued by Chu Mang since he had accompanied them for the meal. He had remained silent throughout until now.
Once Chu Yuzhu departed, he finally spoke up.
"Lord Lu, your Daiwa Dynasty has just been established. How many people do you have? What is your overall strength?" The Daoist squinted at Lu Chen. Upon closer observation, Lu Chen noticed that this person did not have eyebrows at all, which was quite peculiar.
People from Star Gate were generally strange; almost every one of them had distinctive eyebrows—White-Browed, Huang Mei, and so on.
Even Lu Chen's friend, Xing Ru Xie from Star Gate, only has half of his eyebrows; this is a characteristic of Star Gate.
All the techniques of Star Gate and the layout of its headquarters are designed to respond to the Earth Star Phenomenon. In their records, it is noted that a person's Flesh corresponds with the Earth Star Phenomenon, as human Flesh can sense the stars. Eyebrows are considered important for the same reason, as Star Gate believes they are the most significant aspect of a person's Flesh.
Because they value eyebrows so highly, they style their own in various ways to adapt to their suitable Earth Star Phenomenon, drawing on the essence of the earth, reflecting the earthly situation, and guiding star energy into their bodies for cultivating their martial arts.
The person speaking at the moment has no eyebrows. As soon as he spoke, Chu Mang immediately introduced him to Lu Chen, clarifying his identity. This person seems not to have been in the palace or attended the morning court; he appears to have arrived only for the evening banquet.
This person is named Wumei, who calls himself Wumei Daoist. He is here to assist Korea following Yellow Brow Ancestor and White-Browed Ancestor.
Star Gate is now openly supporting Korea, and regarding why only this person named Wumei is here, it seems he is merely a representative responsible for handling matters between Star Gate and Korea. This is Lu Chen's speculation.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen chuckled and said, "My Daiwa Dynasty is filled with talent, vast mountains and rivers, flourishing vegetation, and a population in the millions. Naturally, there are many people. When everyone breathes together, it's like a gust of wind; when everyone raises their sleeves, it's like a cloud covering the sun. Do you think there are many people?" With this statement, Lu Chen smiled mysteriously at the opposite Wumei Daoist.
Lu Chen understood that this person's purpose was to test him. He asked about the population of Daiwa Dynasty, knowing that while it was established earlier than Korea, it lacks a solid foundation. The other party was seizing on this weakness to challenge Lu Chen.
However, Lu Chen's response shocked him. With millions in population, when they all breathe together, it creates a strong wind; when they raise their sleeves together, it forms a cloud that obscures the sun. Naturally, there are many people.
Indeed, while Lu Chen's words were somewhat exaggerated, he wasn't afraid of being seen as insincere just to counter that Daoist.
As a result of this exchange, Wumei had nothing more to say; his face turned red as he fell silent and sat aside without speaking.
At this moment, Wumei looked somewhat displeased. He had initially thought that Lu Chen would struggle to respond to his question. However, not only did Lu Chen answer well, but he also left him feeling speechless. Although he was frustrated inside, he couldn't express his anger in front of Chu Mang. It was quite vexing.
Meanwhile, Chu Mang had other thoughts. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Lord Lu, your daughter is beautiful. I wonder if you have any intentions towards her? If that's the case, as her father, I would be very pleased. If you truly have such intentions, why don't we arrange a marriage alliance? In the future, Korea will be your family; what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen understood what was implied in Chu Mang's words and recognized his intentions. He wanted to bind him to serve Korea. After all, during this time, Lu Chen had been gaining too much prominence; everyone knew how talented he was.
Thus, Chu Mang hoped his daughter could find someone from an appropriate background—preferably someone outstanding—and naturally saw Lu Chen as the top choice.
How could Lu Chen not understand his intentions? However, he immediately refused. By agreeing to such a proposal, he would be wearing a hat of selling out for personal gain and tarnishing his reputation. Such matters were not something that Lu Chen would easily agree to. Not only was it true for Korea, but even for the Great Qi Dynasty, there were similar intentions—wanting to recruit Lu Chen as a son-in-law—essentially trying to bind him as well.
If Lu Chen really became their son-in-law, it would mean that he would have to withdraw from the Daiwa Dynasty and come here to serve.
"The Emperor's kindness, I have already acknowledged, but I already have a family and someone I admire. It's just that we haven't married yet and have no children. Upon my return to Baiyang City, our Emperor will officiate my wedding," Lu Chen deliberately made the situation sound serious. The Emperor of the Daiwa Dynasty personally officiating his wedding meant that the wedding date was approaching.
By saying this, Lu Chen could tactfully decline Chu Mang's arrangement. Since Lu Chen had already made marriage plans, he was effectively about to become a husband, leaving no room for reconsideration. Unless Chu Yuzhu was to become Lu Chen's second wife, Chu Mang would certainly not agree.
Upon hearing this, Chu Mang was momentarily stunned. Since Lu Chen already had a marriage contract, no matter how much power he had, it would be inappropriate to press further. Moreover, matters concerning the Daiwa Dynasty had nothing to do with Korea; even if he wanted to intervene, he couldn't.
"It seems that the Sun Emperor treats Lord Lu quite well. However, as far as I know, although Lord Lu has been granted the title of Marquis and receives a salary for managing one hundred thousand households, it seems there is no fief granted. If we in Korea were to grant a marquis title, we would immediately bestow a princely title and send them to govern in other regions," the Wumei Daoist remarked sarcastically about the Daiwa Dynasty's practice of granting titles without fiefs.
"How can Daoist Wumei rely on hearsay? In fact, when the Sun Emperor conferred the marquis title upon me, it included the granting of a fief and a princely title, but I refused it because the Daiwa Dynasty has just been established and its foundation is unstable. As the Loyalty Duke, how could I easily leave Baiyang City?" Lu Chen coldly replied to Daoist Wumei.
By saying this, he not only refuted the claim that the Sun Zizhao of the Daiwa Dynasty had conferred a marquis title without granting a fief but also subtly insulted his opponent for relying on hearsay and taking things out of context without any real understanding.
"Is that so? But what I've heard seems to be a different version because what was conferred at the altar was announced in the form of an edict. Could it be false?" The Wumei Daoist pressed on aggressively without showing any signs of backing down.
Lu Chen chuckled and said, "Actually, Daoist, you are not entirely wrong. When the edict was first issued, it was indeed like that. However, it has long since been changed. If you don't believe me, we can verify it together."
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