ah?!
Chen Qingyu was taken aback and blurted out instinctively:
This is absolutely unacceptable!
Ling Qiuxia paused for a moment, her brows furrowing slightly, and asked in confusion:
What's wrong with that?
Men should marry when they come of age, and women should marry when they come of age; once your sister becomes the eldest princess of the Spirit Race, she will be considered a suitable match for him in terms of both status and appearance.
As for the issue of Human Race versus alien race identity, once he actually speaks up, why would the major holy lands refuse him over such a trivial matter?
Chen Qingyu felt a chill run down his spine, and he opened his mouth, almost admitting his identity.
But suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he said:
But as far as I know, he's already engaged.
Um?
Upon hearing this, both Ling Qiuxia and Ling Shuangxue were taken aback.
Is Chen Shaojun engaged?
This is truly a top-secret piece of information that has never been circulated before.
Is he engaged?
Ling Qiuxia frowned and asked:
Who is she? Which family's daughter is she?
Chen Qingyu shrugged:
All I know is that it seems to be from the Taihuang Wu Clan Dowager; I don't know anything else.
In reality, he never actually entered into a marriage agreement.
But at times like this, using it as a shield is very appropriate, and it also prevents his mother and sister from continuing to dwell on the topic.
All right.
Ling Qiuxia shook her head regretfully:
Taihuang Wu Clan and the Chen Clan, this is not surprising; those in a position of proximity have an advantage.
It seems your sister and Chen Shaojun are not meant to be.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Next:
The three chatted about various topics, mainly their lives in the Spirit Clan Royal Court and the Divine Capital Changluo.
After having lunch together, Chen Qingyu and Ling Shuangxue bid farewell to their mother and returned to her palace, Cold Mountain Hall.
Ling Shuangxue arranged a room for Chen Qingyu, and the siblings parted ways.
Ling Shuangxue went to cultivate, while Chen Qingyu entered the Supreme Void Dao Realm [ Martial Practice Hall ] to hone his three major spiritual techniques.
The next morning, they had breakfast together again, then went to the Rosy Radiance Palace to visit their mother, Ling Qiuxia, and chatted about everyday matters before returning to the Cold Mountain Hall in the afternoon.
Three peaceful days passed in this way.
That night:
That's strange.
Inside the Cold Mountain Hall, Chen Qingyu and Ling Shuangxue were chatting idly:
These past few days, I thought that Princess Yulong would come back to cause trouble again.
Ling Shuangxue frowned slightly:
That's a bit strange.
Given her personality, she's not the type to give up easily, let alone...
She paused for a moment, then didn't continue.
Chen Qingyu knew that she was referring to his staying overnight in the palace, which was clearly against the rules of the Spirit Clan Royal Court and was his sister's ready-made leverage.
But Princess Yulong did not use this as an opportunity to cause trouble, which was clearly unusual.
In short, let's be careful.
Ling Shuangxue slowly spoke:
That bitch is no pushover; she definitely won't give up.
By remaining inactive at this moment, they might be harboring malicious intentions and plotting something.
Um.
Chen Qingyu nodded and smiled slightly:
Don't worry, sister, I will protect you.
Stop being so cheeky.
Ling Shuangxue gave him a disgruntled look and said:
This is the Spirit Clan Royal Court. When did it become your place to protect me?
She paused briefly before continuing:
But there's no need to worry too much.
After we have an audience with King Ling tomorrow morning, the overall situation will be settled, and she won't be able to cause any more trouble.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly, his eyes flickering slightly.
Meeting the Spirit King was also an important goal of his trip, as he hoped to see his grandmother's true attitude towards their family.
And perhaps we can find the answer to why his mother was unwilling to return to the Divine Capital.
He had been looking forward to this for a long time.
At the same time.
Deep within the royal palace, in a certain palace.
Great-aunt.
Princess Yulong Ling Shuanglong looked anxious and said:
Tomorrow morning, Ling Shuangxue and her younger brother will meet their grandmother!
She felt an overwhelming sense of anxiety and frustration.
In the past few days, she had already prepared herself to launch another attack and teach Ling Shuanghan and her brother a lesson.
But this great-aunt in front of her, her biggest backer in the royal court, forbade her to make any move, and so it has been delayed until now.
What's the rush?
A middle-aged woman of the Spirit Race with long, dark green hair glanced at Ling Shuanglong and said indifferently:
I've said it before, these past few days haven't been a good time to take action.
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuanglong couldn't help but say:
Grandmother, Ling Shuangxue's weaknesses are too obvious. Isn't this the perfect opportunity?
If I use this as an excuse to make trouble, I can easily gain the support of the Department of Clan Law and arrest her brother without any difficulty.
Is that so?
The middle-aged woman from the Spirit Race scoffed:
Have you considered her mother?
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuanglong was taken aback.
Her, Mother
Princess of Rosy Light's presence in the royal court has always been very weak, almost like she's invisible.
So much so that when her great-aunt brought it up, she suddenly remembered that Ling Shuangxue wasn't without any backing; at least she had her mother.
So, you haven't considered things enough.
The middle-aged woman from the Spirit Race said slowly:
At this critical moment, if you make a move, she will definitely stand up to protect her two children.
She is my sister's biological daughter, the most beloved little princess back then, and now a powerful figure in the Divine Treasure Realm.
If she's determined to cover it up, what can you do?
Do you really want to confront a powerful figure, an elder, and then be punished by the Department of Clan Law?
Ling Shuanglong's expression changed, and she gritted her teeth and said:
But we can't just do nothing, can we?
Once they meet their grandmother tomorrow morning, there will be no turning back.
After meeting the Spirit King and having the Bloodline Covenant merged and the Spirit King given his approval, preparations for the Blood Exchange Ritual will begin immediately.
She didn't dare cause any trouble during this process, otherwise it would be a provocation against the Spirit King's authority, which could result in being stripped of her title at best, or even having her cultivation abolished and being expelled from the royal court at worst.
hehe
The middle-aged woman from the Spirit Race chuckled softly and said meaningfully:
That's not necessarily true.
As she spoke, she beckoned Ling Shuanglong forward:
Come closer and listen to me.
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuanglong quickly stepped forward and approached her.
The middle-aged woman from the Spirit Race moved her lips slightly, transmitting her thoughts in a secret manner, though it was unclear what she said.
really?
Ling Shuanglong's eyes suddenly lit up, and she couldn't wait to ask another question.
certainly.
The middle-aged woman from the Spirit Race smiled and said:
So you don't need to rush. Just follow my instructions and wait quietly.
Ling Shuanglong nodded solemnly, her tone revealing a hint of relief:
I understand, Great-Aunt, I will listen to you.
Nothing more was said that night.
The next day, early morning.
After having breakfast, Chen Qingyu and Ling Shuangxue rode in a cyan-gold imperial carriage straight into the depths of the Spirit Race's royal palace.
A moment later:
The siblings had already arrived at the front hall area of the Azure God Hall, where the Spirit King resided.
This is also the power center of the Spirit Race, where the Spirit King and many elders discuss important matters of the Spirit Race and receive envoys from other races.
After the two men explained their purpose, they waited a moment, and then heard a loud shout:
Your Majesty the King of Ling, summon Princess Cold Mountain and Chen Qingyu of the Chen Clan Human Race to the palace for an audience!
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