Chapter 1336: Chapter 1336

Chapter 1336: Chapter 1336: Pressured to Get Married

“What else?” The Nanzhao Emperor had received too much news tonight, making it hard to process.

“Your humble servant also heard that the Crown Prince of Zhuzhao currently staying in our guesthouse is the senior disciple of Tianzong, and that Yue Rujing is the second disciple. The ones who schemed to disgrace the State Preceptor of Zhuzhao were none other than them.”

“Then…” The Nanzhao Emperor was utterly shocked, opening and closing his mouth several times before finally speaking: “So according to you, the real reason the Crown Prince of Zhuzhao and Yue Rujing have come to our remote little corner isn’t about matchmaking for the younger sister after all, but because of… the Great Shaman.”

“Precisely. Otherwise, why haven’t they left yet?” The Fifteenth Prince said slowly, “The Crown Prince’s wife was once in the hands of the Great Shaman. And how did she end up there?”

“Your humble servant suspects that even Zhuzhao’s proposed political marriage with us is merely a convenient excuse for them to carry out their plans.”

The Nanzhao Emperor was stunned again and said, “So what you mean is that Zhuzhao isn’t sincere about the marriage alliance?”

“Not necessarily. It’s just that the Crown Prince’s purpose in coming here to deal with the Great Shaman is undeniable.”

After hearing this, the Nanzhao Emperor fell silent for a long moment, his thoughts whirling.

Finally, he pressed his lips tightly together and said, “Since their true aim is the Great Shaman, and the Great Shaman might very well be the former State Preceptor of Zhuzhao, we should act as mere spectators. It’s best not to get involved in matters such as these!”

“Indeed.” The Fifteenth Prince nodded, “Imperial Brother, I’m telling you all this because I hope you won’t get dragged into their struggle. I’ve heard there’s someone even more formidable than the Great Shaman who hasn’t appeared yet; this someone is the Heavenly Master of Tianzong, the teacher of the Crown Prince of Zhuzhao and Yue Rujing. Internal conflicts within the Dao Family are common. The Emperor of Zhuzhao is quite clever—he’s never gotten involved.”

Of course, in truth, he dare not intervene.

“Hmm, let’s not speak of this to anyone; we’ll pretend we know nothing. As for Yue Rujing… we’ll cooperate just a little,” the Nanzhao Emperor said, squinting his eyes.

On one hand, Gu Youyou was treating the Nanzhao Emperor’s elderly mother, while on the other, Yue Rujing was being urged into matchmaking efforts.

One reason for their extended stay in Nanzhao was due to the Emperor of Zhuzhao’s intention to marry off his daughter, forging a bond between the two nations. The Crown Prince, doting on his younger sister, had disguised himself to personally inspect the situation.

Later when Jin Liuying’s husband had been selected, they even married. Months had passed and yet they hadn’t left.

So the next excuse for their continued stay became Yue Rujing’s apparent delay in choosing a bride. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on NoveI(F)ire.net

In the meantime, they’d soak up the exotic sights and customs.

People thought, surely they couldn’t let him waste too much time picking a spouse, right? Considering the reserved nature of Zhuzhao citizens, they’re probably too shy, so someone suggested to the Nanzhao Emperor that he should take the initiative. Perhaps he could present some suitable women before Yue Rujing, or create opportunities for them to “accidentally” meet—who knows, they might just fall for each other?

Thus, today, as Gu Youyou and Searcy entered the palace to treat the Empress Dowager, a colorful and flamboyantly dressed maiden arrived at the guesthouse.

“Excuse me, is the Princely Heir staying in the guesthouse?” The young woman popped her head in, peeking around inside and startling one of the gatekeepers who had been dozing off.

Startled, they raised their heads to see a close-up of a grinning youthful face overhead.

“Oh, young lady, who are you looking for?” The porter hurriedly stepped back, only to trip over the threshold, tumbling flat on his back.