Chapter 216: Bestow Marriage to Xue Ke_1
"That’s true!" Emperor Xue Ye nodded, "Then, Qinghe, may we begin?"
"We should be able to!" Xue Qinghe nodded in acknowledgment.
Clearing his throat, Emperor Xue Ye signaled for the music and dance to stop, then turned toward Chu Qin with a smile, "Kingly Peerage!"
"Hmm?" Chu Qin raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Kingly Peerage, not only did you save the Empress of Star Luo," Emperor Xue Ye began, "but also, I’ve heard that Princess Xue Ke has been following you in her martial arts cultivation. You could be considered her teacher, right?"
"Yes." Chu Qin nodded lightly.
"So, what do you think of Princess Xue Ke’s talent in cultivation?" Emperor Xue Ye asked.
"Very good!" Chu Qin returned with a smile, "Very diligent!"
Hearing Chu Qin’s praise, the somewhat disheartened Princess Xue Ke instantly showed delight, her heart brimming with excitement.
Nothing was more pleasing than receiving praise from the person she cherished!
"Then, what do you think about marrying Princess Xue Ke to you?" Emperor Xue Ye glanced at Xue Qinghe and, stroking his beard, smiled.
Hearing these words, all the generals and ministers showed knowing smiles. It seemed Emperor Xue Ye was going out of his way to win over Chu Qin, even offering his most beloved daughter, Princess Xue Ke.
However, on second thought, with a man as outstanding as Chu Qin, marrying him could be considered good fortune for Princess Xue Ke!
Princess Xue Ke’s heartbeat started to accelerate slightly.
All eyes were on Chu Qin. His heart already had a place for Xue Ke, but still he replied, "Your Majesty should know, I have many women, about twenty or so. Princess Xue Ke is from the Tiandou Imperial Family; would it not be a bit of a wrong to her to marry me?"
Such words could alarm anyone not accustomed to the norms of the great hall, but which of those seated here was not a prince or esteemed minister of the Tiandou Empire?
Their women, although not necessarily numbering twenty, still amounted to more than a dozen!
After all, this is Soul Land, a world where strength reigns supreme.
And from where does strength arise? Resources and talent; talent meaning the Martial Soul. Which woman would not want to marry one of these men endowed with superior Martial Souls, to bear genius offspring?
Therefore, in Soul Land, commoners might struggle to find a spouse, but for the upper echelons, women are plentiful!
"Kingly Peerage worries too much!" Emperor Xue Ye also spoke up, "For a distinguished man, it’s quite normal to have several wives and concubines! Besides, the women in Kingly Peerage’s life, I have seen them, and each of them is incredibly talented. With Xue Ke following you, firstly she can inherit even better Martial Souls for the Tiandou royal household, and secondly, she will undoubtedly become even more outstanding!"
"Enough, Kingly Peerage, My heart is set on this, you should understand!" Worried that Chu Qin might still have reservations, Emperor Xue Ye added, "If Kingly Peerage believes Princess Xue Ke is not good enough for you, then let’s consider that I never said anything!"
At these words, Princess Xue Ke became increasingly nervous. If Chu Qin rejected her now, she would never be able to lift her head in pride again!
"Since Your Majesty has gone to such lengths, I see no reason to refuse! Moreover, Princess Xue Ke, indeed, is an exceptional woman!" Saying this, Chu Qin stood up!
"I am fond of her as well!"
Upon hearing these words, all the ministers and Emperor Xue Ye showed looks of joy, and Princess Xue Ke was extremely excited in her heart!
"Ke’er, what are you waiting for?" Emperor Xue Ye stroked his beard with a smile, "Go to Chu Qin’s side quickly!"
With Emperor Xue Ye’s permission, Princess Xue Ke ran over and threw herself into Chu Qin’s embrace, and Chu Qin hugged her tightly in return.
"Ke’er, there are so many people here, don’t hug so tight!" Worried about losing composure, Chu Qin whispered softly into Princess Xue Ke’s ear.
"I won’t!" But to his surprise, Princess Xue Ke stubbornly said, hugging even tighter! Chu Qin didn’t know how much "hardship" she had endured during this time! Every night, listening to the special sparring Chu Qin had with his women, she felt an itching in her heart.
Today, her wish was finally fulfilled; she could not let this opportunity slip by!
"Ding! Detecting Princess Xue Ke has fallen in love with the host, Goddess Mission completed, reward obtained: Secret Manual: Elemental Dragon Body!"
"Hahaha!" Seeing this scene, Emperor Xue Ye laughed heartily from the bottom of his heart. Now that Princess Xue Ke and Chu Qin were together, Chu Qin would inevitably have an unbreakable connection with the Tiandou Empire, and with Chu Qin’s influence, the nation’s power was sure to ascend to a new level!
The ministers also burst into unrestrained laughter.
After the banquet, Chu Qin and Princess Xue Ke were called to the inner hall by Emperor Xue Ye.
It was evident that Princess Xue Ke clung tightly to Chu Qin’s arm, unwilling to let go even for a moment.
"Ke’er, I didn’t say anything just now because I didn’t want to embarrass you in front of the ministers!" Emperor Xue Ye said to Princess Xue Ke with a hint of coldness, "As a princess of the Tiandou Empire, the fiancée of a kingly peer, you must always be mindful of your image!"
Hearing this, Princess Xue Ke’s expression changed slightly, and she was about to pull away from Chu Qin, but he pulled her back instead, "Your Majesty, it’s alright. Princess Xue Ke is now my woman, and if she loses face, it’s mine to lose, and I don’t mind!"
In truth, Chu Qin was a rather selfish man. No one, not even Princess Xue Ke’s father, was allowed to reprimand his women!
Chu Qin’s warm words instantly swept away Princess Xue Ke’s gloom and made her proudly say to Emperor Xue Ye, "Father, did you hear that? If you don’t spoil me, Chu Qin will!"
"Ah, it’s hard to keep a grown woman at home! It seems princesses are no different!" Emperor Xue Ye chuckled softly. He had always doted on Princess Xue Ke. How could he possibly be angry with her?
"Chu Qin, from now on, I entrust Ke’er entirely to you! Having lost her mother at a young age, she’s a bit mischievous and stubborn. If you need to scold or punish her, treat her like any ordinary girl, with no need to worry about any royal demeanor!" Emperor Xue Ye said. If Emperor Xue Ye was speaking from the stance of an emperor just now, he was now speaking as an affectionate father!
"Of course, Uncle Xue!" Chu Qin responded with a smile.
"Uncle Xue?" Emperor Xue Ye’s eyes lit up. This was probably the first time in his life someone had addressed him in such a manner!
It sounded so affectionate and pleasant to the ear!
"Good, Chu Qin, from now on, that’s how you should call me!" Emperor Xue Ye was overjoyed.
After having a cordial conversation with Emperor Xue Ye, Chu Qin left the great hall with Princess Xue Ke.
"Ke’er, let’s not go back to Azure Dragon Academy just yet, let’s visit your elder brother first," Chu Qin said, holding Princess Xue Ke’s hand.
"Yes, Chu Qin, you’re right. We should really thank my elder brother. Without him, we wouldn’t have met!" Princess Xue Ke nodded happily.
