Heaven Slaying Blade

Bestowal of marriage!

The Emperor's second decree was unexpectedly to arrange a marriage for Miao Yi Niang, ordering her to marry the Crown Prince, Xia Ying!

Miao Yi Niang is the one who knows best about the grievances between Xia Ying and Chu Mo. Disregarding whether she was willing, the Emperor's motive alone was enough to shock her: "He's picking peaches even before the tree has been planted? "

Chu Mo was also extremely angry, and greatly disappointed with the Emperor.

In his two encounters with the Emperor, Chu Mo had always felt that as the ruler of Great Xia, the current Emperor was a very enlightened person. In terms of vision, temperament and means, the Crown Prince and others were simply worlds apart from the Emperor.

Despite knowing the grudges between him and the Crown Prince, the Emperor still valued him greatly and dared to use him. This shows the breadth of mind, temperament, and strong self-confidence of a sovereign!

But what does this imperial edict mean?

The wording in the decree was not harsh, but it certainly was not a negotiation!

The decree stated that Miao Yi Niang, as a direct disciple from one of the top sects in the Vermilion Bird continent, originated from nobility, had good character, outstanding looks… although the sect was broken, she possessed a firm will and was self-reliant. Such an outstanding woman was entire worthy of being the future consort of the Crown Prince, the future ruler of Great Xia.

The match would contribute to the future development of the Piaomiao Palace Royal Academy.

The edict also mentioned that a sect established in the mortal world would not only attract the attention of past enemies, but also covetousness from countless sects in the Azure Dragon Continent. In order to guarantee the development of Piaomiao Palace Royal Academy and not be affected in any way, both parties should establish a closer relationship.

In this way, when faced with various difficulties in the future, the Royal Family of Great Xia would have more reason to protect Piaomiao Palace Royal Academy and Miao Yi Niang.

Those who do not know the inside story would definitively think the Emperor was very wise and kind to Miao Yi Niang from reading this decree.

You, a disciple from a homeless sect, would be marrying the Prince, your future is as the Empress of a country! Even if you cannot reach the epitome of success, at least… it still indicated the sincerity and importance of the Royal Family.

Yes, people who do not understand the grievances between Chu Mo and the Prince would think so.

But anyone who is familiar with the situation would be very shocked.

"Has the Emperor been bewitched? To issue such a foolish decree?" Xu Fufu, who usually only laughs and jokes about, is currently having a cold face, with angry light flashing in his eyes: "Is he trying to strangle this matter in the womb?"

After his anger, Chu Mo quickly calmed down, sitting there, showing a bitter smile on his face: "This matter… it's my fault."

"How can it be your fault?" Miao Yi Niang glanced at Chu Mo: "If there's someone to blame… it should be us ourselves, our experiences are simply not sufficient."

"No, that's not it." Chu Mo spoke with some bitterness: "I've considered the threat from those sects in Vermilion Bird mainland, the threat from Vermilion Bird Association, even... the threats from the sects in Azure Dragon mainland, I also have taken them all into consideration. And moreover, I also have countermeasures. But… I overlooked the Emperor's opinion in this matter, and his appetite."

Chu Mo sighed, looked at Miao Yi Niang and Xu Fufu and said: "I initially took it for granted that, as long as I placed the sect under the royal banner, and gave the Emperor the status of a spiritual leader, then continued to cultivate high-level talents for the royal family in the future, the Emperor would surely be seduced and eventually agree to my proposal. But I somewhat underestimated the attractiveness of Piaomiao Palace's heritage to others, forgetting that the Emperor, after all, is also a character in this worldly life, he's not god! Faced with this inheritance from the top sect, merely being a spiritual leader is impossible to satisfy his hunger. He wants to... turn this heritage, this power, thoroughly... into the power of the Great Xia royal family!"

Miao Yi Niang nodded her head silently: "That's why all these years, I've always been afraid to reveal this legacy."

Chu Mo looked at Miao Yi Niang: "Then why didn't you stop me?"

Miao Yi Niang gave a bitter smile: "My existence is no longer a secret, and this heritage, sooner or later, would be exposed to the world. We actually don't have any other choices. I think… the Emperor knew that and that's why he issued this fearless decree?"

Chu Mo fell silent for a while, and then nodded: "Right, otherwise, the Emperor would probably have discussed it with me first."

Xu Fufu angrily interjected from the side: "What should we do now? We certainly can't agree to it, right? If we do, it would be too ridiculous!"

Miao Yiniang said faintly, "In the eyes of the Emperor, there is nothing laughable about this. In the current situation, only the royal family of Great Xia can offer me protection... Anyone else would want to swallow me whole... leaving nothing behind. He is giving me a rather dignified way out, by becoming a consort to the Crown Prince, this is considered as honoring me."

Chu Mo's face turned ashen. The blow was too heavy for him. Moreover, the news had already been spread, leaving him practically no room to retreat.

It's difficult to dismount once you have mounted a tiger!

The Emperor was sure that none of them dared to resist.

Should they really storm into the palace and cause a ruckus with the Emperor? Doing so would only completely break ties with the Emperor, with no other possible outcome.

After all, no sovereign of a nation could tolerate such threat.

"Why don't we sneak in and kill the Crown Prince?" Xu Fufu colderly suggested, looking at the two of them. "Once the Crown Prince is dead, this matter will be called off!"

"Nonsense." Chu Mo glared at Xu Fufu. "Even if we could kill the Crown Prince without anyone noticing, couldn't the Emperor appoint another one? Can we also kill them all secretly? Besides, if the Crown Prince is prone to attacks during this time, wouldn't the Emperor know who did it?"

"What should we do then? Are you really able to stand by and watch Sister Yiniang marry that bastard?" Xu Fufu stood up in anger and glared at Chu Mo. "Don't you understand the feelings Sister Yiniang has for you? Hemming and hawing, are you even a man?"

"If I'm not a man, are you? Go ask your grandfather if he has any good ideas about this matter. What does yelling at me accomplish?" Chu Mo was also furious. He looked at Xu Fufu and said, "Have I ever said I would let my sister marry the Crown Prince?"

"Your current reaction and behavior give me that impression. You're so indecisive! You are disappointing!" Xu Fufu spat out in anger, then turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him.

Bang!

A loud noise came from the heavy wooden door.

Chu Mo and Miao Yiniang looked at each other.

Miao Yiniang laughed, looking at an angry Chu Mo. "You two... It seems like it's been years since your last quarrel."

"He ticked me off!" Chu Mo exhaled angrily. "What a hot temper!"

"You also have a hot temper." Miao Yiniang rolled her eyes at Chu Mo. "Are you trying to tell me that you didn't think about killing the Crown Prince? You intentionally made him leave, didn't you?"

Chu Mo rolled his eyes, but didn't deny it. He lightly said, "Er Fu and I are different after all. There are things I can do that he can't."

"You can't do it either!" Miao Yiniang reclined in her chair, her body exuding a perfect curve. Her beautiful eyes stared at Chu Mo. "Actually, things haven't gone to the worst point yet, have they?"

Chu Mo nodded. "Of course they haven't. Even if we had agreed to the marriage, wouldn't we still be able to elope?"

Pfft!

Miao Yiniang almost sprayed her drink, looking at Chu Mo. "Elope with a royal woman... You have quite the imagination. However, if you really did it, I bet you would be the first one to do so in history."

Just as Chu Mo was about to say something, a sudden knock on the door interrupted him. Miao Yiniang's trusted maidservant outside said, "Miss, Young Master Chu, there is a young girl outside calling herself Shen Xingxue. She says she's a friend of Young Master Chu."

Miao Yiniang and Chu Mo exchanged glances.

Chu Mo frowned. "The Princess? What is she here for?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)