"The marriage contract is the link between the Zhu Family and the Dai Family. The Dai Family still needs the Zhu Family's strength."
"But Dai Weisi isn't worthy of laying a finger on my woman. Since we'll have to face the Dai Family sooner or later, we might as well make a ruthless move!"
"I'm going to overturn Star Luo's entire chessboard and make Zhu Yun its empress!"
Zhu Mingyuan's pupils contracted sharply. He looked at the two embracing, then at the bashful yet open expression on his daughter's face.
He had never imagined that his eldest daughter had this kind of relationship with Su Yu!
No wonder... no wonder Zhu Yun supported Su Yu so firmly. No wonder Su Yu had gone to such lengths to plan for the Zhu Family!
"Uncle, if we're talking about my demands, I have only one: Zhu Yun must ascend Star Luo's throne!"
Zhu Mingyuan thought for a while, then looked at the two before him and said:
"All right!"
In any case, Zhu Yun and Zhu Zhuqing were both his daughters. Whichever one ascended the throne, his Zhu Family would become the imperial family!
Evening soon arrived, and at the Zhu Family estate, Zhu Mingyuan arranged a welcoming banquet for Zhu Zhuqing and Su Yu.
After three rounds of wine and five courses of food, Zhu Mingyuan's cheeks were flushed. He was clearly already somewhat drunk.
Holding his wine cup, he looked at Zhu Zhuqing with an especially earnest gaze and let out a drunken hiccup.
"Zhu Zhuqing! His Highness the Holy Son is so outstanding. Entrusting you... hic! To His Highness the Holy Son, I, I can rest easy!"
"Father!"
Her cheeks slightly red, Zhu Zhuqing called out a little bashfully, wanting to urge her father to drink less.
But Zhu