For a moment, the patriarchs looked at each other in bewilderment.
Yeah, what if Murong Yan runs away again?
Who can stop it?
It's so frustrating. The main problem is that we can't beat them, which means we can't truly control Murong Yan's will.
The only way to exert pressure is by using the royal bloodline.
"Impossible! His Majesty has held the throne for so many years, how could he give it up so easily!"
"This was her own choice, and she didn't even listen to our advice. How could she do this!"
"That way, we can force her to choose a husband..."
As long as Murong Yan is unwilling to give up the throne, they can use this to exert pressure.
Think about their Dilo Sacred Dynasty, the descendants left by the previous emperor are almost all outlived by Murong Yan!
Murong Yan was also born the daughter of a prince, possessing legitimate royal blood and being qualified to inherit the throne. However, she ultimately harbored a rebellious streak, being a woman with a rebellious spirit!
But no one dared to say that her strength was the best reason.
However, the neighboring dynasty has a large number of princes and princesses, while their Dilo Sacred Dynasty has almost all died out, leaving only the remnants of the past. There is no new royal bloodline, which is really inappropriate.
As long as she's willing to produce an heir for the royal family, they can pretend they didn't see the empress. The problem is, she's not willing...
"That would be for the best." The elders were unsure, because they felt that Murong Yan was becoming even more out of their control at this moment.
The rebellious spirit is even greater.
If they force her to choose a husband, and she refuses... abdicating would be fine. The real fear is she'll run off with someone!
That way, they can't force her... but without the imperial heir, without a descendant of the royal family, they're heartbroken, and so the cycle continues...
"..."
"Regardless, let's find a suitable candidate first and test His Majesty's attitude."
They wanted the best of both worlds; any other outcome was unacceptable!
Immediately, the elders began arresting people. A prince consort, of course, couldn't be too mediocre...
The most important thing is that you have to be able to take a beating! Otherwise, it's too difficult.
Chen Fan and Murong Yan rested at the Chen Lineage for a day.
They then set off for the Dilo Sacred Dynasty.
This is like Chen Fan returning to her parents' home.
However, marrying an empress made his situation different from the other two wives.
Without his wife's presence, the Dilo Sacred Dynasty would inevitably face some challenges. Would his maternal family dynasty agree to this?
It seems this trip will be a little troublesome, but not too much.
He would support whatever choices Murong Yan made, simply standing silently behind her and offering his support; she had her own opinions and freedom.
Murong Yan felt a pang of emotion.
I'm finally married! We can hold a wedding ceremony later.
As for her... perhaps because she was very powerful, the Chen Lineage had some respect for her, so integrating wasn't as difficult as they had imagined. It was just that there was a slight sense of distance between them due to her status.
... That's right, apart from my husband, I'm afraid no one can control me!
At least Ling Qingcheng and Chiyao welcomed her. She also happily gave birth to a son and a daughter! And her husband...
Bringing my husband back this time might cause a little trouble, but not much.
She understood the intentions of the many ancestors: they wanted her to be the emperor and lead the Dilo Sacred Dynasty, but they didn't want her to be just a woman.
They wanted her to ensure the continuation of the royal lineage, yet they didn't want her to leave Dilo.
That's how the conflict arose. It's a contradiction in itself...
Before they knew it, they had arrived at the Dilo Sacred Dynasty.
at the same time.
Inside the palace.
The ancestors quickly found several suitable candidates.
Just kidding, with them joining forces to do this kind of thing openly and honestly, there aren't many people who can stop them.
It's just that it's bound to be embarrassing and cause gossip, but there's nothing we can do about it.
now.
They looked at the four people in front of them and nodded with some satisfaction.
"Not bad. They're all from prestigious families, young men barely over ten thousand years old, and some even possess Saint Realm cultivation..."
"Indeed, they are capable. While they may not match His Majesty's strength, they are still among the most outstanding talents. Given time, they will surely achieve great things in the future."
"They are all exceptionally handsome men, with good physiques as well. That's fine; His Majesty shouldn't find them unpleasant to look at..."
"Mainly because he doesn't look very durable."
Upon hearing this, the four youths nearly died of fright. Their expressions changed drastically!
Feeling like they were in an ice cellar, shivering, they watched helplessly as several old perverts pointed and whispered among themselves, and they couldn't even fight back.
Even if they were geniuses at the Saint Realm level, they were rendered powerless by them.
"Ancestor, please spare me! I have elderly parents and young children to support, and my parents are both disabled!" A young man broke down in his defenses.
His name is Fu Shangheng. He is the son of a minister and was about to become the patriarch of his Lineage and retire to the background when he was captured.
Everyone knows that His Majesty is an absolute Qingcheng and a top-tier Great Emperor. Becoming a prince consort would be an incredibly glorious and honorable thing for his family.
But no, that won't do. So many have already been wiped out so easily. This supposedly great opportunity to rise to the top as a prince consort is turning into a tragedy!
Of the four, one young man kept his head down and remained silent; his name was Chen Jun...
The ancestors were displeased upon hearing this.
He snorted coldly, "Countless people would kill to become a prince consort, and you all are ungrateful!"
"This is a great thing that will bring honor to our ancestors, how can we give it up so easily! Look at your spinelessness, it's been eaten by dogs."
Under the pressure of his swearing and intimidation, the young man immediately shut his mouth and dared not say another word.
They came from respectable backgrounds, but they couldn't compare to the terrifying power of the Dilo Sacred Dynasty. They had no desire to marry into the imperial family; it wasn't that they were afraid of death and were inviting their entire families for a feast.
"Alright, none of you can escape! When His Majesty returns, it will be your turn to step forward." The elders glanced at each other.
Who wants to go first?
We need to test Murong Yan's attitude first, otherwise going there would be suicide, and the consort's ranks would suffer heavy losses again, making matters worse.
A moment of silence, tinged with dread.
A young man stepped forward, his eyes burning with enthusiasm.
"Ancestor, I'll go first!"
Fortune favors the bold.
His name is Yu Tianxing, and he also comes from a prestigious family.
He was extremely confident that becoming the son-in-law of the Dilo Sacred Dynasty would bring him unparalleled glory and honor to his ancestors!
A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm. So what if I marry into your family? What is there to fear in death?
The young men breathed a sigh of relief; another one who wasn't afraid to die for glory. Only Chen Jun lowered his head, his eyes flashing. He dared not say it, but he dared to guess that it was probably because His Majesty and their Chen Lineage's ancestor had been getting a little too close lately that these ancestors of the Dilo Sacred Dynasty were acting this way.
That means these people around me are all enemies! I have to stop them! How can I ambush them and disrupt their plan so as not to interfere with their Chen Lineage patriarch's attempt to abduct His Majesty?
Taking direct action might not even save myself; I can only observe the situation and adapt accordingly...
Upon hearing this, the elders glanced at Yu Tianxing.
"Okay, you're the one."
"Thank you very much, Ancestor." Yu Tianxing respectfully.
Just then, a guard ran in.
"Ancestor, His Majesty has returned..."
Upon hearing this, the ancestors were taken aback.
I'm back!
" Yu Tianxing, go and greet him quickly. The rest of you, come with us to the side hall to wait."
"Yes, Ancestor." Yu Tianxing went straight to his death.
The others did not look pleased.
Chen Jun quickly stepped forward, "You're back so fast! I haven't even made a move yet, and Yu Tianxing has already escaped."
"Ancestor, I have a suggestion. Since this is such a glorious and auspicious event, we should seize the opportunity to have a friendly spar while we wait..."