Engagement Day, Arriving with Gifts

"Did you hear? This time, the Fifth Prince's engagement banquet is exceptionally lavish."

"I heard. With this scale, if you didn't know, you'd think it was the King's wedding."

"Yeah, I really didn't expect the King to attach such importance to a mere engagement banquet for the Fifth Prince. Families with any standing have sent people."

"Not only that, but I heard the two Grand Elders from the Shangqing Sect personally brought people."

"Do you know why? It's said the Fifth Prince is the heir to the next King, which is why so much importance is placed on it."

"This Liu Family is truly fortunate to have hitched themselves to the Fifth Prince. The position of the Great Zhou Kingdom's foremost family will undoubtedly be theirs in the future."

"Indeed, back in the day, this Liu Family was merely..."

"Hush! Do you want to die, speaking such things aloud?"

"Cough, cough, I misspoke while drinking."

In a tavern in the capital, everyone around was discussing the engagement banquet between the Fifth Prince and Liu Mengyan.

This had already become a grand event in the capital, and even throughout the entire Great Zhou Kingdom, its scale was such that many couldn't comprehend it.

"Scared?"

Chen Changan glanced at Chen Yunxuan and asked with a smile.

"Not scared."

Chen Yunxuan smiled and shook his head.

Chen Yunxuan's demeanor had undergone a tremendous change; he had become increasingly composed and calm.

The experiences of the past period had been incredibly precious to Chen Yunxuan, and he finally understood why people needed to venture out more.

If he had always stayed confined in Yan Gui City, he would never have been able to grow.

"Rest well today. Tomorrow is your main event."

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

After Chen Changan returned to his room, he asked Da Huang, "Da Huang, can you sense the Fetal Pearl's aura?"

"You saw the Fetal Pearl at the Chen Family's place."

"You have a closer relationship with the Fetal Pearl. Can't you sense it?" Da Huang asked curiously.

"I don't know why, but last time at the Chen Family, if I hadn't opened that Jade Box, I wouldn't have been able to sense the Fetal Pearl's aura."

"However, after fusing with that Fetal Pearl, I have some sense in my heart, but it's not strong. Perhaps it's due to the distance."

"With your strength, can you sense it? Just sense the Fetal Pearl's aura?" Chen Changan asked.

"Sense my ass! This Fetal Pearl of yours has no fluctuations in its aura. Even your Master wouldn't be able to do anything," Da Huang said irritably.

No fluctuations in its aura?

How could this be possible?

Every item possessed its own aura. Why didn't the Fetal Pearl?

"When you were at the Chen Family, didn't you detect any aura from the Fetal Pearl?"

"I didn't detect anything. You're not normal, so it's no wonder things related to you aren't normal."

"This thing, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Hearing Da Huang's words, Chen Changan sighed helplessly. He had originally thought of having Da Huang sense it.

If it was truly in the capital, in the hands of the royal family, he could have Da Huang sneak it out.

Now, it seemed he could only personally question members of the royal family to find the Fetal Pearl's whereabouts.

The night passed without incident.

The next day was the engagement day for the Fifth Prince and Liu Mengyan.

The King of the Great Zhou Kingdom had specifically arranged the engagement venue within the royal palace.

"Congratulations, Patriarch Liu."

"Congratulations, Patriarch Liu!"

"Hahaha, thank you, thank you all."

The Patriarch of the Liu Family was also smiling happily. This engagement banquet had far exceeded his expectations.

With such a scale, the royal family gained face, and the Liu Family gained even more.

"Patriarch, our men just returned from Yan Gui City. The Chen Family's whereabouts are currently unknown."

"I wonder if the Fifth Prince's maternal uncle's side has already succeeded?" Liu Chengfeng whispered.

"Oh? Their whereabouts are unknown?"

The Patriarch of the Liu Family frowned slightly. This news was not ideal.

The Patriarch of the Liu Family glanced at the King of the Great Zhou Kingdom not far away. He wanted to ask but felt it was somewhat inappropriate.

"By the way, Third Elder!"

The Third Elder, being the Fifth Prince's maternal uncle, naturally attended such an occasion.

The head of the Liu Family quietly approached the Third Elder and said with a smile, "May I ask if you are the Third Elder of the Shangqing Sect? I am Liu Mengyan's father, the head of the Liu Family."

The Third Elder looked at the head of the Liu Family and smiled slightly, saying, "So it's you. We'll be family from now on, no need to be so formal."

"What brings you to find me this time?"

As he said this, the Third Elder's heart suddenly stirred, and he added, "Is it about the Chen Family?"

"That's right. My people just sent word that the Chen Family's whereabouts are currently unknown. I wonder..."

"Hahaha, then the people I sent must have succeeded."

"Don't worry, a small Chen Family is not worth mentioning."

Hearing the Third Elder's words, the head of the Liu Family finally breathed a sigh of relief. Since the Third Elder said so, the Chen Family must have been wiped out by now.

Sighing in relief, the head of the Liu Family returned to his seat, his smile becoming even more radiant.

"The time has come."

As the eunuch shouted, the Fifth Prince looked at Liu Mengyan with a gentle expression.

Liu Mengyan also looked at the Fifth Prince with a blissful expression. The two held hands and slowly walked onto the ceremonial stage.

"Truly a talented man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match."

"Yes, the Fifth Prince is dignified and imposing, and the eldest daughter of the Liu Family is like a celestial being."

"A match made in heaven, a perfect union."

"It's our good fortune to be able to attend this engagement banquet."

The surrounding guests also began to flatter them at the opportune moment, their voices growing louder and louder, as if they were afraid others couldn't hear them.

"Mengyan, believe me, I will make you the happiest person in this world."

"I will give you everything you desire."

"Including my life," the Fifth Prince said affectionately.

"I believe you."

"In this world, you are the only one who is best to me."

Although Liu Mengyan was also very fond of the Fifth Prince, she was by no means someone who would be completely lost in love.

She knew when to say what and how to win someone's heart.

Just a simple "only you" made the Fifth Prince overjoyed, wishing he could give Liu Mengyan all the good things in the world.

"Your Highness, why don't we get down to business first?"

After the eunuch finished speaking, he couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle.

But his demeanor clearly showed he was laughing at their sweet nothings, and the Fifth Prince didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

"Right, let's get down to business first."

"Mengyan, from today onwards, you are my official fiancée."

"No one can take you away from me."

"You... belong only to me." The Fifth Prince declared his claim over Liu Mengyan with great possessiveness.

"Don't worry, I will always belong only to you," Liu Mengyan gazed deeply into the Fifth Prince's eyes.

Thunderous applause erupted. Whether they were genuinely moved or for other reasons, everyone clapped enthusiastically, heightening the atmosphere!

"Since that's the case!"

"How could we, the Chen Family, disappoint you two?"

"This grand gift has been specially prepared for you!"