I Do: Compensating the Crown Prince Consort, Suppress Them All!

"Father Emperor!"

Xue Beng suddenly spoke, his face full of urgency.

Wait, hadn't Xue Qinghe just asked whether Miss Li Yu was willing to marry me?

How had it become marrying Xue Qinghe when it got to you?!

How could you be so biased!

"Shut up!"

Xue Ye merely shot Xue Beng a cold glare.

"Do not take offense, Miss. My fourth son is immature. Since you are fond of Qinghe, then as his father, I naturally would not force an ill-matched union."

Then, as though afraid Li Yu might refuse, he added, "You should know that Qinghe is exceptionally gifted, and he is also the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family!"

"If you marry Qinghe, you will become the Crown Prince Consort of Heaven Dou. Power and wealth will both be within easy reach!" Xue Ye coaxed him patiently.

Li Yu's expression shifted slightly at those words.

He was currently Disguised as a Man. If he had to marry anyone else, he would feel sick to his stomach.

But if he married Qian Renxue, who was Disguised as a Man, then that was absolutely acceptable!

Setting everything else aside, Qian Renxue's appearance alone was unquestionably peerless!

To become husband and wife with Qian Renxue legally and properly, of course he was willing!

But at the same time, he understood.

Xue Ye had declared that he was fond of Xue Qinghe before he had even said a word.

It would be impossible to call that unintentional!

It was foreseeable that Xue Ye had clearly begun to suspect Qian Renxue!

Taking this opportunity to arrange a marriage for Qian Renxue was obviously meant to clear Xue Beng's path ahead.

Yet Xue Beng's reaction made it difficult for him to keep a straight face.

Come on, man. I just praised you for being a good actor, and now you pull this?

All he could say was that Xue Beng had acting skills, but not much of a brain.

Qian Renxue's expression also changed upon hearing this.

She instantly grasped the crucial point and knew that Xue Ye had begun to suspect her!

Looks like you are tired of living. Must you force me to use that bitch's plan? Qian Renxue thought.

But she had concealed her identity and endured for so long; naturally, her scheming ran deep.

After a brief moment of thought, not only did she not resist, she turned around and looked at Li Yu with a bright smile.

Then, she even looked somewhat like someone who had found true love. "Miss Li Yu, as Father Emperor said, my status is not low. I am worthy of you. If you marry me, no one will ever be able to bully you in the future!

"With the Imperial Family's support, even your cultivation will surely improve rapidly, especially with your status as Crown Prince Consort!

"So..."

After a pause, Qian Renxue dismounted and walked up to Li Yu, extending her right hand.

She stared into Li Yu's eyes. "Are you willing to marry me?"

As soon as those words fell.

Everyone's gaze landed on the two standing in the middle.

The soldiers and Xue Beng looked as though their hearts had shattered, terrified that Li Yu would agree.

Meanwhile, Xue Ye and Poison Douluo exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.

The current situation had exceeded their expectations.

They had naturally been suspicious of Xue Qinghe.

Today's events had merely been an excuse to test him.

Yet they had not expected Xue Qinghe to truly agree to a marriage, and with someone who had neither status nor background!

Was he voluntarily giving up his bid for the throne?

Could it be that they had wronged him?

The Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, whom they had suspected for so long, was actually a "loyal subject"?

Both men felt somewhat at a loss.

Xue Ye had witnessed Xue Qinghe's excellence firsthand. Seeing that he seemed to have wronged Xue Qinghe, he could not help feeling somewhat guilty.

He wanted to retract his order, but for the sake of imperial dignity, it was not easy for him to speak.

Thus, he could only watch this scene unfold.

He could only hope that Li Yu would reject Xue Qinghe's "confession."

As a result, the awkward situation arose where not a single person present wanted Li Yu to agree.

But Li Yu did not care what everyone else thought.

Right now, his mind was filled only with the happy married life he would have with Yu Qian Renxue.

Who cared about anything else!

Thus, beneath everyone's gaze, he extended his hand as well and gently placed it atop Qian Renxue's outstretched hand.

Feeling the smooth softness of her hand, he smiled and said, "I do."

Crack!

Everyone's hearts shattered into pieces.

Only Li Yu and Qian Renxue were smiling.

Qian Renxue held Li Yu's hand and turned with a smile, then bowed to Xue Ye. "Thank you, Father Emperor, for granting this!"

Before Xue Ye could react, she continued, "Although Li Yu and I are now betrothed, we have only just met and should spend more time getting to know one another!"

After a pause, she said, "Therefore, Li Yu and I shall return to the palace first. I hope Father Emperor will not blame us!"

Having said that.

Soul Power surged around Qian Renxue. She pulled Li Yu onto the horse, positioned him protectively in front of her, and rode away without looking back.

As though she had suffered some great grievance.

As everyone watched the two ride away, their feelings were complicated.

Xue Ye's face twitched slightly, and the guilt he felt toward Qian Renxue deepened.

Poison Douluo beside him also wore a wistful expression.

Who could have expected Xue Qinghe, suspected for so long, to "exit the stage" in such a manner?

After thinking for a moment, he spoke reassuringly. "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is extremely gifted, but although that young woman is beautiful, her talent is somewhat lacking."

"You mean..."

"Since the Crown Prince truly likes that girl, why not grant her more resources and raise the Crown Prince Consort's Soul Power? It can be considered compensation for the Crown Prince!"

"..."

Xue Ye's expression was complicated. After a long while, he finally nodded. "We shall do as Your Excellency suggests!"

Then, a weary look appeared on Xue Ye's face, and he waved his hand.

"The Autumn Hunt shall continue."

Elsewhere.

The Swift Horse galloped at full speed, and the ride was inevitably bumpy.

Li Yu felt the soft warmth behind him and the fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose, leaving him in an excellent mood.

He had started out in Female Attire, then married Qian Renxue, who was Disguised as a Man, as his wife!

He had never imagined such a bizarre turn of events, yet he was utterly immersed in it.

It was not merely the joy of winning a beauty's heart.

It was also the transformation of Female Attire from something reasonable into a shameful delight!

Everything had become reasonable!

Li Yu was already imagining their future married life.

But then he came back to his senses.

With their current situation, it seemed they could only cuddle. Going any further was probably impossible.

But!

What if he resolved Qian Renxue's immediate troubles as soon as possible?

Xue Ye had allowed Qian Renxue to marry him only because he believed Li Yu had no background, poor aptitude, and could offer Qian Renxue no support.

No background?

No aptitude?

No strength?

"Heh. I am my own background! As for aptitude and strength... you will soon see them!"

Li Yu sneered inwardly.

Within only a few moments, he had decided to help Qian Renxue ascend the throne!

If anyone stood in the way, Tang San, Yu Xiao Gang—he would suppress them all!

Even Spirit Hall, if it tried to force its will upon Qian Renxue, would have to be suppressed!