Chapter 15 Qian Renxue: I f***ing....
"Sigh~"
Suddenly, Dugu Bo sighed, his expression immediately turning dejected. He sighed and said, "As you know, my grandson failed to inherit the Jade Phosphor Serpent's talent. Alas, his innate soul power is only half a level, and he'll probably only reach the level of a Great Soul Master in this lifetime."
"Well... Your Highness, everyone has their own destiny. Please try to accept it."
"Indeed!" Dugu Bo sighed, then continued following Prince Xue Xing's words, "Therefore, I must also think more about the future of my two grandchildren!"
Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing seemed to have guessed something, and was immediately delighted, eagerly awaiting Dugu Bo's next words.
Dugu Bo paused for a long time before speaking: "I can protect them for a while, but I can't protect them forever! So, I thought of securing a future for Yan'er and Lin'er and ensuring their lifelong wealth and honor."
"This... please enlighten me, Your Highness!"
Prince Xue Xing felt his heart race. Was Dugu Bo trying to curry favor with the royal family? Was the royal family about to successfully recruit a titled Douluo as a royal retainer?
After pondering for a long time, Dugu Bo said, "Now the eldest prince and the second prince are about the same age as my granddaughter. I... I intend to choose one of them to marry Yan'er!"
"What?!"
Thump thump
Prince Xue Xing was shocked and extremely excited. He was stunned for several breaths before he came to his senses and laughed loudly, "Hahaha~~ Your Highness, this matter is naturally not a problem!"
Originally, Prince Xue Xing thought that Dugu Bo had come here today to ask for a princess for his grandson, but he didn't expect that it would be to marry off his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, who was a famous little genius.
This marriage meant the royal family married a prodigy and even got a titled Douluo as a bonus. The Heaven Dou Empire really hit the jackpot!
Dugu Bo smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Highness, this matter still needs to be discussed with His Majesty."
"Very well! I will discuss this with His Majesty tomorrow!"
"Well... I'll take my leave now."
The bait had already been thrown out, and Dugu Bo vanished in a flash.
Prince Xue Xing remained, earnestly contemplating the marriage proposal to Dugu Bo's granddaughter. The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. If he could secure the complete allegiance of a Title Douluo, wouldn't that elevate the entire empire's strength to a new level?
After thinking it over, Prince Xue Xing decided not to wait until tomorrow and went straight to the palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Prince Xue Xing bowed in greeting.
"Why are you here? Is there something you need?"
Emperor Xue Ye was already quite old, and his hair had begun to turn white.
It's hard to imagine that in the Douluo Continent, where the average age of adulthood is 12, the old emperor, who is nearing the end of his life, has four sons whose oldest is only eleven or twelve years old!
Using the phrase "having a child late in life" to describe it seems absurd!
Prince Xue Xing said, "Today, Poison Douluo came to my residence and said he wanted to form a marriage alliance with our royal family!"
"What? A marriage alliance!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Emperor Xue Ye's eyes, and he quickly asked, "Are you sure? He really wants to form a marriage alliance with my royal family?"
"Yes!"
Did he specify which princess he wanted to marry?
The awakening of a martial soul by the grandson of a titled Douluo has attracted much attention.
Therefore, when Dugu Lin first awakened his martial soul, and when he did so in the exclusive awakening hall for nobles without any deliberate concealment, the extent of his martial soul and innate soul power was already known to all the major powers.
At this time!
Emperor Xue Ye's first reaction was to interpret the marriage proposal as Dugu Bo seeking a princess for his grandson Dugu Lin, whose talent was not great. Emperor Xue Ye was more than willing to sacrifice a princess in exchange for Poison Douluo becoming a royal retainer.
"Ahem~~ Your Majesty, Dugu Bo said he wants to arrange a marriage between his granddaughter and the First Prince or the Second Prince."
Emperor Xue Ye paused for a moment in his surprise, then asked uncertainly, "You mean a marriage alliance with a prince? Not a princess?"
"Your Majesty, I am certain! Dugu Bo has clearly stated that his granddaughter is of similar age to both the First Prince and the Second Prince, and he wishes to choose one of them for a marriage alliance."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye frowned, stroked his beard, and pondered for a long time.
What appears to be a simple marriage alliance is actually far more complex than that. Once the engagement is finalized, it signifies that this prince has the support of a Title Douluo.
In this way, the position of crown prince is essentially decided!
An empire without a Title Douluo is truly pathetic; a single Title Douluo at level 91 can decide many things.
"Well, you should discuss this matter with Dugu Bo and try to find out what his demands are."
After saying a few words, Emperor Xue Ye dismissed Prince Xue Xing.
Not long after.
Xue Qinghe's residence.
After receiving the message from Dugu Bo that he wanted to arrange a marriage, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, frowned slightly and pondered for a long time before saying to the Serpent Spear Douluo beside her, "I didn't expect Dugu Bo to interfere at this time! Uncle She, let's spare the Second Prince Xue Luochuan's life for now. If Xue Luochuan dies right after the news of Dugu Bo's marriage proposal comes out, we will be highly suspicious."
"Um."
Serpent Spear Douluo pondered for a moment, then tentatively said, "Dugu Bo's intervention at this time is undoubtedly a lifesaver for Xue Luochuan. However, it is also an excellent opportunity for us."
"Chance?"
It seemed like a question, but Qian Renxue didn't wait for the Serpent Spear Douluo's answer; she understood what he meant. It was precisely because Qian Renxue understood this that she was now so conflicted.
Killing Xue Luochuan is not a good time!
However, if Xue Luochuan and Dugu Yan were to get engaged, she would be at a disadvantage in the open struggle for the throne. If she were to take action against Xue Luochuan at that time, she would still be highly suspicious!
Therefore, we absolutely cannot allow Xue Luochuan and Dugu Yan to succeed in their marriage!
So... there are only two options left: 1. Make Dugu Bo abandon this marriage alliance. 2. She herself goes to marry Dugu Yan!
The marriage alliance was originally proposed by Dugu Bo himself, so it would be very difficult to persuade him to give up the idea.
That leaves only one path: she, Qian Renxue, must marry Dugu Yan! The advantage is that the position of Crown Prince can be secured quickly!
But... after thinking it over, Qian Renxue cursed inwardly, and even considered sending someone to kill Dugu Bo directly.
Unfortunately, killing Dugu Bo wouldn't be so easy; the Poison Douluo's poison skills were unparalleled. At least based on her apparent strength, influence, and methods, it was impossible! If she truly wanted to harm Dugu Bo, she would have to use the power of the Spirit Hall, but using the Spirit Hall's power would likely expose her identity.
This is not what she wanted to happen.
She, Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall! She is also a woman, yet she has been forced by circumstances to marry another woman!
This is outrageous!
[end of the chapter]