Lieyang Empire, Imperial Mountain in the Central Capital.
This is the dojo where Emperor Chu Wudi of the Chu Family practices. At this time, Emperor Lieyang Chu Mengwei and Duke Chu Xiyan were called over by Chu Wudi.
Chu Wudi, who had no interest in world affairs, suddenly called his son and grandson because today he received a secret letter from the Chiyue Empire.
Three generations of the Chu family sat together to discuss this secret letter.
Chu Mengwei read the secret letter with a gloomy face, and then handed it to Chu Xiyan.
Chu Xiyan's face suddenly changed after a brief glance. He looked at his father and grandfather in disbelief.
"Are you sure Chiyue wants to do this?" Chu Xiyan put the secret letter on the table, but his hand kept pressing on it.
"Yan'er, tell me your opinion." Chu Wudi motioned to Chu Xiyan to speak.
"In these years, the Chiyue Empire has been using us, including the attack on the Shenwu Empire. They have been fanning the flames. They have ulterior motives. I don't agree with this." Chu Xiyan said in a deep voice.
Chu Wudi nodded and looked at his son Chu Mengwei, now the highest authority in the Lieyang Empire.
"This matter was reached between my father and the Emperor of the Scarlet Moon Empire back then. It should have been settled, but after so many years, they have never mentioned it, and now they have sent someone to send this letter. It is really a bit inappropriate." Chu Meng Wei said in a slightly angry tone.
Chu Wudi saw that his son and grandson disagreed with this matter, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Qianxue has been away from home all these years. We elders have not taken good care of her. Now when she comes back, this marriage is mentioned. I don't want Qianxue to be unhappy."
After Chu Wudi said this, he paused and continued: "But it was indeed Lan Ling (Emperor Chi Yue) and I who agreed on this marriage back then. Rejecting this marriage hastily may affect the alliance between the two empires. …”
"Nowadays, the two emperors of the Shenwu Empire are powerful, especially Ji Yuan. His threat is far greater than that of Shentu Yuanhua. We already have enmity with Shenwu, and there may be another war in the future. We can't fight Chiyue at this time. Fall apart."
Chu Wudi's words silenced both Chu Mengxu and Chu Xiyun.
"So... this marriage is also Lanling's hope that the relationship between the two empires of Lieyang and Chiyue will be closer. Only in this way can they compete with Shenwu." Chu Wudi said something again, as if he had made a decision.
"Qianxue will not agree to this." Chu Xiyan took a deep breath and said.
"Oh? Tell me!" Chu Wudi asked doubtfully.
"Because Xue'er's sweetheart is in our empire and she was pursued from Shenwu." Chu Xiyan explained.
"Well... I heard some news. It seems that the young man is not bad, right..." Chu Wudi nodded and said.
"It's indeed good. This kid is indispensable for the Tie Melting Tribe to submit to us." Chu Xiyan said.
"Well, Bai Mei and Kun Nan both told me that this kid has some strength and is surrounded by some strong men." Chu Wudi said while thinking about the energy he had felt that was so powerful that it shocked him.
The reason why he didn't dare to check it out at first was because the energy gave him the feeling of being in the realm of the Saint, and his intuition told him not to interfere.
"This matter has been decided for the time being. After all, the safety of the empire is at stake. We cannot refuse Chi Yue's engagement just because of a boy, and their wedding team has already set off from the Chi Yue Empire." Chu Wudi said.
Seeing what the emperor said, Chu Mengxu and Chu Xiyan knew that no matter how hard they tried to persuade them, it would be useless.
"Mengwei, if you don't worry about the empire's affairs, especially those at Hewu Mountain, inform Li Junjie and let them be on guard." Chu Wudi ordered again.
"Yes, father." Chumengwei bowed respectfully.
"Xiyan, please find an opportunity to talk to Qianxue. Just say it was my decision." Chu Wudi looked at Chu Xiyan and ordered.
"Yes, Grandpa." Chu Xiyan also bowed respectfully.
"Okay, let's get down!" Chu Wudi waved his hand and then closed his eyes.
Chu Mengwei and Chu Xiyan looked at each other and turned to leave. When they walked out of the hall, Chu Mengwei patted Chu Xiyan on the shoulder. Although he didn't say anything, Chu Xiyan understood the meaning.
These are some comforts, after all, they can't make the decision in this marriage, not even Qianxue, the person involved.
Emperor Mountain is not in Zhongdu City, so it will take some time for them to go back. On the way down the mountain, the father and son were silent. One looked up at the sky, and the other looked down at the road.
Finally, Chu Xiyan couldn't help but said: "Father, this is unfair to Qianxue."
When Chu Mengwei heard this, he stopped. He retracted his gaze and said, "Being born in an emperor's family, there is so much freedom. Many things are out of your control."
"But Qianxue has just come back not long ago. What will this sudden marriage make her think about us?" Chu Xiyan still wanted to fight for it.
"You can only place your hopes on that young man. If he is good enough and brave enough, I don't mind if he comes to steal the bride, and all you have to do is buy him time." Chu Mengwei patted his shoulder and said.
Chu Xiyan nodded, with a plan in mind.
Back at the Duke's Mansion, Chu Xiyan immediately went to find Qianxue, who was playing the piano in her courtyard.
Qianxue was visibly startled when she saw her father coming, because usually her father would not come to see her, but when she saw her father today, she had a bad feeling in her heart.
"Father, please sit down..." Qianxue poured tea for Chu Xiyan.
"As a father, I have come here to tell you something." Chu Xiyan motioned Qianxue to sit down.
After Qianxue sat down, she waited for Chu Xiyan to speak.
"Before you were born, your great-great-grandfather once... arranged a marriage for you. The other party was a direct prince of the Scarlet Moon Empire."
Qianxue's hand that was pouring tea paused for a moment, and soon returned to normal.
"Now Chiyue is here to talk about the engagement?" Qianxue pushed the teacup in front of Chu Xiyan.
"Your grandpa and I just came back from the mountains. What your great-grandpa means is that...the entire empire cannot be put into crisis just because of one person." Chu Xiyan said while turning the tea cup.
"I understand..." Qianxue nodded.
Seeing his daughter so calm, Chu Xiyan suddenly felt something bad. He could understand if Qianxue was angry, but his daughter was too calm.
"I plan to send someone to inform Daolin. After all, your grandfather and I don't want you to marry an unfamiliar person." Chu Xiyan picked up the already cold tea and drank it in one gulp.
"If he doesn't come, won't it mean that I still have to get married? If he comes, my great-grandfather still asks me to marry, and there's nothing I can do about it?" Qian Xue smiled bitterly and poured another cup for Chu Xiyan.
"Then it depends on Dolin's methods. If he doesn't have the ability to protect his beloved, then he is not worthy of being my son-in-law."
