A murderous aura filled the tiny room.
Its source was Zhu Zhuqing. Ning Rongrong's eyes darted about, and she dared not speak, afraid that either Zhu Zhuqing or Xue Qinghe would shout at her.
Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) wore a smile, but inwardly, she was alarmed. The killing intent radiating from Zhu Zhuqing was so intense that it could even affect her, a Six-Ring Soul Emperor.
"Zhu Zhuqing, you've been unconscious ever since last night's banquet. This is the Crown Prince's Palace. Outsiders aren't allowed to stay overnight."
"Father may have misunderstood what happened between us. Since you stayed here overnight as well, he just sent someone to decree our marriage."
Only then did Ning Fengzhi remember that Xue Qinghe had disappeared for about ten minutes while they were outside earlier. He had not asked what she had gone to do. "Could it have been that guard who delivered it to you just now?"
"Yes." Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) gave a bitter smile, then took an imperial edict out of her soul tool.
The edict clearly stated, "Zhu Zhuqing is hereby appointed Crown Princess!"
"This..." Ning Fengzhi was speechless. He did not know what to do either.
The Heaven Dou emperor's golden words carried the weight of jade. With the imperial edict issued, there was no changing it. Ning Fengzhi did not dare try to persuade Xue Ye otherwise.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was icy, without the slightest trace of emotion. "Crown Prince, we both know this is impossible. I'll pretend I saw nothing today and heard nothing you said. Goodbye!"
Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) was damned frustrated too. This was not how her plan was supposed to go. She had clearly intended to start out as friends with Zhu Zhuqing, then use their bond to keep her in Spirit Hall.