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Tang Xiao said, "Very well, then I'll trouble the Crown Prince." Dai Weisi immediately wrote a letter and ordered Li Hu to return to the Sta
Tang Xiao said, "Very well, then I'll trouble the Crown Prince." Dai Weisi immediately wrote a letter and ordered Li Hu to return to the Sta
Tang Xiao said, "Very well, then I'll trouble the Crown Prince." Dai Weisi immediately wrote a letter and ordered Li Hu to return to the Sta
Tang Xiao said, "Very well, then I'll trouble the Crown Prince."
Dai Weisi immediately wrote a letter and ordered Li Hu to return to the Star Luo Empire at once and inform Dai Pojun and the others about the alliance with the Clear Sky Sect.
Li Hu accepted the order without question. After leaving the Clear Sky Sect, he purchased a strong black-scaled horse and rode at full speed back to the Star Luo Empire.
As for Dai Weisi himself, he remained at the Clear Sky Sect to await the arrival of Dai Tianxing and the others.
As evening approached, Tang Xiao ordered accommodations to be arranged for Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun, and their companions, and invited them to join a banquet.
The feast was lively despite the absence of music or dance—archers showed their skills, players bested one another in board games, and wine cups clinked in celebration. The guests were full of joy.
It was during this banquet that everyone learned Tang Yuehua had become a one-ring soul master, thanks to Dai Weisi's help. This revelation significantly improved everyone's opinion of Dai Weisi, and many raised their cups to toast him.
The banquet continued deep into the night before finally ending, with everyone returning to their rooms to rest, still slightly reluctant to leave.
Though he drank a lot, Dai Weisi showed no signs of intoxication. After all, he was a soul master—he could dispel the alcohol from his system with a bit of soul power.
After returning to the room, just as Dai Weisi was preparing to sleep with Zhu Zhuyun, there was a sudden knock at the door. When he opened it, to his surprise, it was Tang Yuehua.
She stood there with her hair loose, dressed modestly in a light blue nightgown. Dai Weisi couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed—he had hoped to enjoy a more alluring sight.
"Yuehua-jie, what brings you here?"
Tang Yuehua giggled charmingly. "Crown Prince, I came to bring you some hangover tea. My uncle and the others went overboard earlier, constantly urging you to drink. I've come to apologize on their behalf. I hope Your Highness won't take it to heart."
Dai Weisi chuckled and accepted the tea from her hand. "Thank you for your concern, Yuehua-jie. Don't worry, I'm not upset. I know the five elders meant no harm."
"Your Highness is truly broad-minded! I believe you'll make a fine emperor in the future."
With a sweet smile, Tang Yuehua said goodbye, "Alright, I'll leave now. I won't disturb Your Highness's rest any further."
"Mm, good night, Yuehua-jie."
"Good night, Your Highness." She smiled beautifully and took her leave.
Dai Weisi returned to his room with the hangover tea and took a sip. It was probably from Yuexuan's personal stash—he doubted the Clear Sky Sect had any decent tea. As for the flavor… it could rival the green plum tea from his previous life.
"Something's off."
As Dai Weisi drank the tea, Zhu Zhuyun, lying on the bed, suddenly said suspiciously.
"What is it, Zhuyun? What feels off?"
"It's Yuehua-jie—there was something strange about the way she looked at you."
"Huh?" Dai Weisi thought back to Tang Yuehua's expression but couldn't recall anything particularly odd. He just remembered that her pale blue eyes were very beautiful, like two sapphires.
"Zhuyun, what did you notice that was strange?"
"Intuition," Zhu Zhuyun said mysteriously. "From my observations, ever since you gave her the Gengjin Fruit and rescued her from Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yuehua-jie's gaze has changed. She keeps sending you flirtatious looks and batting her eyelashes at you."
"My sixth sense tells me… Yuehua-jie probably likes you."
"Huh?" Dai Weisi burst into laughter. "Come on, Zhuyun, are you joking? Yuehua-jie is already over thirty—how could she possibly be interested in me? Are you sure about your sixth sense?"
"Hmph! Don't you know? A woman's sixth sense is very accurate," Zhu Zhuyun said proudly. "And what's wrong with being over thirty? A woman in her thirties is like a blooming flower. If she's beautiful, even at ninety there will be people who like her. I think my sixth sense is likely right!"
"Then tell me—how exactly is it right?"
"Think about it, Dai Weisi! Yuehua-jie could never have become a soul master in her lifetime, but now, with your help, she's fulfilled a childhood dream. You also told her where her family is and saved her life from Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"You've done so much for her—revived her dream and saved her life. It's not unreasonable for her to develop feelings for you."
After finishing his tea, Dai Weisi pulled Zhu Zhuyun into his arms and smiled. "Alright then, assuming you're right and Yuehua-jie does like me—how do you want me to handle it? Should I accept her? Or turn her down?"
"If you turn her down, I'll be really happy. But if you accept her, well… I'd gain a sister!" Zhu Zhuyun giggled.
"What? You want Yuehua-jie to call you 'older sister' now? That's completely backwards!" Dai Weisi laughed, hugging Zhu Zhuyun's soft, jade-like body tightly.
"Don't worry. I'll turn her down, because I already have you and Zhu Zhuqing as my wives."
"I wouldn't mind you having more wives…" Zhu Zhuyun said shyly, her face flushing. "And if Yuehua-jie really likes you, having her join us could benefit us too.
"If she gives birth to your child, that child might become the future master of the Clear Sky Sect. In that case, the sect would essentially belong to the Star Luo Empire!"
"..."
Dai Weisi raised an eyebrow. He had to admit—he was a little tempted. Marrying a great beauty and claiming the world's top sect in one move? That would be a total win.
Even if Tang Yuehua didn't have feelings for him, if he could make the Clear Sky Sect his own, what harm would there be in pursuing her? Who could say no to a wealthy and elegant older woman?
"Alright, Zhuyun, let's not talk about this anymore. If you keep going, I might actually start courting Yuehua-jie. Let's stop daydreaming and get some sleep."
With that, Dai Weisi pulled Zhu Zhuyun into the blankets. Time to sleep—yes, just sleep. Innocently.
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Meanwhile, in the second-tier castle of the Clear Sky Sect, the five elders had gathered in the Second Elder's room. Each of the five old men held a large jar of strong liquor, drinking heartily, their faces red and spirits high.
It was the happiest day they'd had in over a decade. In just a few more days, the Clear Sky Sect would finally be unsealed. Then, they'd once again be the number one sect in the world.
At that moment, the Third Elder suddenly said, "Second Brother, if it's just a verbal alliance with the Star Luo Empire, don't you think it's a bit risky? What if the Spirit Hall attacks us and the Star Luo Empire doesn't help? I think we should strengthen our ties—not just on paper."
"Oh?" The Second Elder raised his eyebrows. "Third Brother, what are you suggesting?"
"Second Brother, how about we form a marriage alliance with the Star Luo Empire? That would be much safer!"
"A political marriage? That's actually a good idea," the Second Elder nodded. "But who would we offer for the alliance? The Clear Sky Sect is full of old men, and there aren't any girls among the third-generation disciples.
"As for Tiantian… she's only six. That's clearly not appropriate. The Crown Prince is more than ten years older than her! Unless… you have someone in mind?"
The Third Elder chuckled. "Second Brother, how about we marry Yuehua off to the Crown Prince?"
(End of Chapter)