He wasn't cursing him; he genuinely admired him. Xu Yanli was bold, ruthless, and even willing to use his own marriage as part of a scheme. He didn't hesitate for a moment.
"Your Majesty, about Prince Xiaoyao's marriage..." Ju Zi spoke softly, breaking the silence.
"I'll choose the bride myself." Xu Tianran cut her off, his tone firm. He turned to Lezheng Yang. "You know the young women in your clan best. Recommend the most suitable one."
Lezheng Yang was taken aback. He hadn't expected Xu Tianran to ask him, but he didn't hesitate. After a moment's silence, he answered solemnly, "Ye Guyi."
Xu Tianran raised an eyebrow.
"She's been with His Highness since she was twelve. He saved her life and gave her a place to call home." Lezheng Yang spoke each word carefully. "Her Martial Soul is the Holy Angel, whose attributes match His Highness's Sun Moon Holy Prayer Angel. Their Martial Souls are an excellent match. She's pure-hearted and doesn't have too many schemes, so she won't cause trouble for His Highness. Most importantly, she has eyes only for him."
Xu Tianran nodded when he finished. "I'll keep that in mind."
He looked at Huo Yuhao and Ju Zi. Both of their expressions shifted slightly.
They both remembered how, three years earlier, Xu Yanli had asked Xu Tianran to let Ju Zi leave the Crown Prince's Mansion and join him at Xiaoyao Pavilion as his disciple.
Back then, Ju Zi had been a frail young woman. Now she was a female general who commanded elite troops and controlled the Soul Cannon corps. They would remember that kindness for the rest of their lives.
"Your Majesty, Sister Ju Zi is older than His Highness. It wouldn't be appropriate." Huo Yuhao carefully tried to dissuade him.
"I never intended