Chapter 1606: Chapter 1607: The betrothal gift is naturally to be given
The soundproof formation disappeared, and Ye Luo respectfully addressed the Emperor of Great Tang, but after speaking, he first walked over to Xiaoyao King.
Ye Luo’s actions carried a deeper meaning.
On the surface, it seemed like he was undermining the Emperor’s dignity, but in reality, he was protecting the Emperor.
At this moment, those who previously thought the Emperor’s actions were inappropriate, asking the Prince Consort for a bride price, suddenly realized that His Majesty was reminding Ye Luo, along with Xiaoyao King and the Chen Family’s Family Head!
In this instant, some who previously had prejudices against the Emperor felt a slight shame in their hearts. Ye Luo’s words reminded them of many things. The seemingly absurd actions and words of the Emperor of Great Tang actually carried a profound meaning!
The marriage of the three women together, though seemingly absurd, was actually a strategy of the Emperor of Great Tang. With this marriage alliance, the Emperor of Great Tang, the Chen Family, and the Royal Mansion of Xiaoyao King became indirect relatives! Naturally, the relationship became closer, and since the Chen Family is one of the Four Great Clans, they are formidable in military, commerce, research, and more.
Xiaoyao King, overseeing the logistical operations across the realm, has long been deeply rooted, with extensive connections in the court, especially among military generals. Even the brash generals who dare to challenge the Emperor greet Xiaoyao King with smiles!
With one royal marriage, the Emperor secured the backing of two powerful entities!
Moreover, Ye Luo was previously the Ninth Prince. Now, although he is a Prince of Martial Valor, he is also regarded by the Emperor as an adopted son!
Ye Luo is deeply loved by the people, and his iron-fisted methods make all the noble clans wary. Through Ye Luo, the Emperor indirectly gains the people’s support and the noble clans’ caution!
This strategy, where one move achieves two goals, was already set up by the Emperor under the guise of incompetence!
This is the Emperor of Great Tang; this is His Majesty’s intent!
At this moment, many officials felt a deep fear from the depths of their hearts, no longer harboring the previous doubts or contempt for the Emperor’s actions.
Indeed, His Majesty is as formidable as expected. It is not His Majesty being foolish, but their ignorance in not understanding His Majesty’s intent!
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Of course, Ye Luo was unaware of these officials’ thoughts. Actually, for Ye Luo, although there was indeed intent to defuse the situation regarding the Emperor’s request, Ling Xue was, after all, the first woman Ye Luo was engaged to, so he chose to approach Xiaoyao King first.
"This son greets Father King. I heard that Father King has a hobby of collecting rare treasures from all over the world. A few days ago, this son chanced upon an Immortal Artifact, the Nine Dragons Cauldron, and today I present it to Father King!"
Immortal Artifact!
Right off the bat, it’s an Immortal Artifact!
Upon hearing Ye Luo’s words, everyone was filled with astonishment. Immortal Artifacts are not easy to come by; even the noble families might not possess them. The entire Great Tang doesn’t have many, yet Ye Luo is giving one as a bride price!
Xiaoyao King was momentarily stunned, desiring to refuse, but the allure of an Immortal Artifact was too great, and he couldn’t bring himself to say the word of refusal.
And at this moment, Ye Luo had already handed the Nine Dragons Cauldron to Xiaoyao King!
Actually, for Ye Luo, it wasn’t a matter of whether he was willing or not. He truly hadn’t anticipated the Emperor’s request for a bride price, so he hadn’t prepared anything. The only thing he could offer at the moment was something he had on himself.
The items obtained from the Yingchen Family? Perhaps they were decent, but unfortunately, they didn’t qualify as Ye Luo’s bride price. Only an Immortal Artifact could barely meet the standard!
How could Xiaoyao King not know of the fame of the Nine Dragons Cauldron? But he never expected it was bought by Ye Luo!
The sole purpose of the Nine Dragons Cauldron is for Alchemy. Its function is very singular, and it seems Xiaoyao King doesn’t yet know Ye Luo’s alchemy skills. The only explanation is that Ye Luo bought this Pill Furnace from the beginning as a bride price for himself!
At least, that’s what Xiaoyao King thought!
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After giving the bride price to Xiaoyao King, Ye Luo then proceeded toward the Chen Family’s Family Head.
Needless to say, the Family Head of the Chen Family or any member of the Chen Family, it seems Ye Luo had never interacted with them before. However, considering the circumstances, they are now his in-laws, so Ye Luo had to show some gesture.
It seems, this time Ye Luo had to manage a grand clearance!
While Ye Luo had plenty of good items, Immortal Artifacts were not as common as cabbage. Ye Luo couldn’t possibly give one to each person, so while walking, he began to swap items from his Qiankun Ring!
In the small world of the Immortal Domain, Ye Luo had slain a foreign Prince, whose origins remain unknown, but being a Prince, he had some good items, plus the things obtained from the Yingchen Family and Temple of the Moon had some valuable items, including Divine Weapons and Magical Treasures!
Having given an Immortal Artifact to Xiaoyao King, Ye Luo could only offer Venerate Weapons to the Chen Family, disregarding how many he had or their specific functions, opting for a grand clearance!
Heartache? Of course not. Marrying their daughter and not being willing to part with these things would make Ye Luo seem too stingy.
Besides, out with the old and in with the new. Ye Luo’s focus wasn’t limited to these items. In his heart, only Immortal Artifacts and some special treasures caught Ye Luo’s attention.
Venerate Weapons? Though priceless to others, they’re just so-so in Ye Luo’s eyes!
A moment later, Ye Luo arrived in front of the Chen Family’s Family Head, and perhaps due to unfamiliarity, Ye Luo merely clasped his hands in salute before respectfully saying, "Father-in-law, I, Ye Luo, greet you. In this Qiankun Ring, there are a total of eighteen Venerate Weapons, along with some special materials. I have not prepared an appropriate bride price in my haste. Please do not disdain it, Father-in-law!"
What!
Eighteen Venerate Weapons! While not comparable to Immortal Artifacts, Venerate Weapons are still top-tier in the Great Tang Empire. Many family heirlooms are but Venerate Weapons, and Ye Luo offered eighteen in one go!
Even the Family Head of the Chen Family felt his heart tremble!
His mindset was already different from that of the Emperor of Great Tang and Xiaoyao King. The Family Head was long aware that Ye Luo got acquainted with his daughter to heal her!
Technically, the Chen Family ought to thank Ye Luo, and Chen Siqi, being naturally different and quite ugly, though a father might not mind a daughter’s looks, it’s a reality. For the Chen Family, having their unattractive daughter marry alongside the Long Princess of Great Tang and Xiaoyao King’s daughter was already a significant fortune. What more could he expect?
Yet Ye Luo gave him eighteen Venerate Weapons as a bride price. The excitement in the Family Head’s heart at that moment could only be understood by himself.
"Good, good, good, my wise son-in-law is thoughtful!"
After a long pause, the Family Head of the Chen Family finally managed to say this.
