Chapter 283: The Future Ruler of the Empire
Qian Renxue was stunned upon hearing this.
What did this mean?
Was she supposed to personally find a side interest for her own man, and even act as a matchmaker to tie the knot, all just to prevent her from whispering sweet nothings into his ear?
Well, from today onwards, the title of the biggest sucker on the Douluo Continent was securely placed on her own head.
However, she was currently in the guise of Xue Qinghe. Moreover, from Xue Qinghe's perspective, this matter indeed had a hundred benefits and no harm.
In any world, marriage alliances were the best way for two forces to draw closer.
Moreover, except for special mutations, most soul skills were inherited from the stronger of the parents.
So, if Xue Ke could give birth to offspring, they would likely inherit Xiao Yu's powerful god-level soul skill bloodline. Even if Xue Ke's bloodline was not strong enough to affect the quality of the soul skill, breaking through to the Title Douluo level would not be difficult. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family had not had a Title Douluo with royal blood for many years.
Suppressing the anger in her heart, Qian Renxue forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best to make this happen!"
"Xue'er, it hurts, let go quickly!"
Qian Renxue, who had been holding in her anger in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, finally vented her fury on Xiao Yu. Her delicate hand twisted Xiao Yu's ear as she scolded, "I knew something was off. You jerk, did you anticipate that old man Xue Ye would use marriage alliances to promote the union between the two sides? Have you forgotten what I told you in the Netherworld? If you dare to take another woman, I'll never forgive you!"
Xiao Yu hastily defended himself, "Xue'er, you really misunderstood me. How could I be interested in that girl Xue Ke? Let go, it really hurts!"
"Don't try to deceive me!"
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, not reducing the strength of her grip at all, "You're so shrewd, how could you not anticipate old man Xue Ye's move? I think you've been harboring ulterior motives. Do you find that girl Xue Ke more adorable and charming?"
In fact, Qian Renxue usually treated Xue Ke quite well. The princess, who had been pampered since childhood, had no significant scheming mind and was very dependent on her. This allowed Qian Renxue, who had lost her father early and was not loved by her mother, to feel a bit of familial affection.
However, this kind of familial affection was also based on the premise that Xue Ke did not pose a threat to her. At least now, Qian Renxue, who felt threatened, had already regarded Xue Ke as a flood of ferocious beasts. The fact that she hadn't found an opportunity to strike Xue Ke was already the last bit of mercy from Qian Renxue.
(Xue Ke: What does this have to do with me? I've been manipulated from beginning to end!)
"Xue'er, listen to me, you really misunderstood me, let go!"
After a series of pleading from Xiao Yu, Qian Renxue reluctantly released her grip on Xiao Yu's ear.
Xiao Yu rubbed his already red ear and sighed, "Xue'er, I did anticipate that Xue Ye would propose a marriage alliance, but I did it for your own good!"
"For my own good? You're now making up lies without even blinking!"
Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with a cold light as she stepped forward to pinch Xiao Yu's ear again.
Xiao Yu quickly blocked Qian Renxue's incoming arm. His poor ear could not withstand any more abuse, and he hastily said, "Xue'er, have you ever thought about our child becoming the future Emperor of Heaven Dou!"
"What do you mean?"
Qian Renxue was taken aback, not quite understanding Xiao Yu's train of thought.
Seeing her confusion, Xiao Yu continued, "Xue'er, Xue Qinghe must be nearing thirty years old, right? As the crown prince of the empire, he hasn't taken a wife by thirty. I think old man Xue Ye must have been urging you quite a bit about this recently!"
Qian Renxue nodded. She had indeed felt considerable pressure in this regard over the past few years.
In the Douluo Continent, especially among soul masters, physical development occurs quite early. Oscar once mentioned that his parents had him when they were only fourteen or fifteen. Her nominal younger brother, Xue Bing, has long been a playboy, and although he hasn't officially married a principal wife, the number of concubines he keeps privately has already exceeded two digits.
As for Xue Qinghe, who is nearing thirty and still a single man, not only has he not taken a wife, but he doesn't even have a concubine to serve him. While being praised for not indulging in women in his teens might have been a compliment, as he approaches thirty, all sorts of gossip have started to spread.
"Xue'er, the most important duty of a royal family member is to continue the lineage. If you remain unmarried for a long time, this will eventually become a handle for your political opponents to attack you!"
Xiao Yu laid out his thoughts completely: "So the target of this marriage alliance should not be me and Xue Ke, but rather Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire and my sister!"
Qian Renxue began to understand: "You want to use this to silence those people in the Heaven Dou court. And in this way, even if my child does not awaken the Heaven Dou Royal Family's Swan Soul Skill in the future, outsiders will only think that it is because the soul skill of the direct descendants of the Nine Star Palace is too powerful!"
"Exactly!"
Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Xue'er, Emperor Xue Ye won't live for many more years. After you ascend to the throne, the government affairs will become even more burdensome, which will seriously affect your cultivation progress. So I thought, why don't you give birth to a child early, then fake your death to pass the throne to our child, and then you can focus on cultivation, becoming an emperor behind the scenes!"
"In the future, you and I will join forces to eliminate those troublemakers like Star Luo and Haotian Sect, take back the control of the Spirit Hall from that person, and let our child become the only emperor of this continent!"
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"Good idea indeed!"
Qian Renxue also thought Xiao Yu's idea was very good: "However, where do you get a sister from? You can't just randomly find someone to fill in. The wedding of the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire will definitely be very grand, and representatives from all factions will attend. A randomly chosen stand-in is likely to be exposed on the spot. Moreover, as far as I know about that old man Xue Ye, if this non-existent sister of yours doesn't have strong enough power, I'm afraid he won't agree!"
"What's the difficulty in that?"
Xiao Yu smiled slightly and said, "Xue'er, have you forgotten how I obtained that silly rabbit's hundred-thousand-year soul ring in the first place?"
"You mean, illusion?"
Qian Renxue frowned and said, "Will that work?"
"Xue'er, you can rest assured!"
Xiao Yu assured Qian Renxue, "With Saga's strength, creating an illusion to deceive everyone is a piece of cake. Unless someone deeply involved in this illusion faces a life-threatening situation, I don't think that will happen at the wedding, right?"
"Since that's the case, then I have a condition!"
A sly look suddenly crossed Qian Renxue's face: "On the wedding day, no stand-ins are allowed. At that time, have your people disguise you as Xue Qinghe, and I will be the bride, letting the entire Douluo Continent witness our wedding!"
Although Qian Renxue had already accepted the two women, Huo Wu and Ye Lingling, her pride would not allow her to accept the phenomenon of three women marrying one man at the wedding. In fact, she had been secretly plotting for a long time on how to hold a wedding with Xiao Yu as early as possible and become the first wife to enter the door. Xiao Yu's plan actually provided her with convenience.
(End of Chapter)
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