Although the Chen Family now only has Chen Yin, which seems risky like a lone seedling, the powers of the Blue Star Empire are quite "Buddhist," choosing to maintain the current stability over facing unknown risks.
Chen Yin doesn't need any means to consolidate his position as Your Majesty. Alliances through marriage serve mainly to improve relations between the Blue Star Empire and another empire, nothing more.
Moreover, such improved relations may only be temporary. Once interests of both sides are involved, even the strongest marriage alliances can become fragile.
This is reality; although harsh, it is what it is.
"Of course not!" Ke Xing's answer was expected by Du Xixi. He shook the two grandsons holding his arms like they were ships and answered Du Xixi's question, "So His Majesty rejected them all, saying he was busy with official duties, and when there's a chance in the future, everyone can gather together."
When there's a chance in the future...
