By using Qian Daoliu's imposing authority to bear down on her, then pressing her with her familial bond with Qian Renxue, Chen Xuanqing believed Bibi Dong would make the right choice under those two pressures.
After all, in her heart, her bond with Qian Renxue mattered far more than her old feelings for Yu Xiaogang.
Even though their relationship had grown extremely strained, Bibi Dong would still choose to stand with Qian Renxue at a critical moment.
Suddenly, Bibi Dong rose from her throne, her straight-backed figure exuding an intimidating presence, like a cold, beautiful queen.
She slowly approached Chen Xuanqing and gently lifted his chin with her fingertips, complex emotions flickering in her deep eyes.
"Xuanqing, your relationships with Liena and Xue'er are far from ordinary. Do you think I can take control of the Heaven Dou Empire?" Bibi Dong's voice was low and resonant, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Her fiery red lips looked even more alluring under the light, yet Chen Xuanqing dared not entertain the slightest improper thought.
Startled by her sudden gesture, Chen Xuanqing retreated two steps, privately trying to fathom Bibi Dong's intentions.
Had Her Holiness the Pope discovered that I was involved in the Heaven Dou Empire's affairs?
Or was she trying to test me this way, perhaps even taking this opportunity to win me over-and through me, my master-so she could contend with Qian Daoliu?
Chen Xuanqing smiled faintly, his expression deferential, and answered respectfully, "Since the Heaven Dou Empire now belongs to our Spirit Hall, its affairs naturally fall to Her Holiness the Pope and the Great Enshrined to decide together. As the Son of God, I ought to abide by our rules and dare not speak rashly on matters of such importance."
At Chen Xuanqing's answer, Bibi Dong's expression darkened slightly.