Chapter 3642 - Forced Marriage
Forced Marriage
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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Although martial arts had recovered, and modern technology could no longer contend with martial artists, there were still some things that were very practical.
For example, a car.
Ling Han and Princess Bixiao sat in an extended car, which was very eye-catching. However, the speed was really too slow, and it took them more than 40 minutes to finally arrive within the vicinity of the Imperial Palace. Originally, this place was a restricted area, and the driver could not go any further, but this time, Ling Han and the princess both had invitations, so he told the driver to continue driving.
At the entrance to the Imperial Palace, they were stopped, and only after carefully examining their invitations, were they allowed to pa.s.s.
The driver was extremely excited. It was naturally impossible for him to enter into the Imperial Palace, but now, not only had he entered, he had even driven his car in, making him feel as if he was in a dream.
Very quickly, the car arrived at Jiuhua Palace.
The driver refused to accept the money no matter what, and said, “Milord and lady, it’s all thanks to you that I had the chance to enter the Imperial Palace and realize my lifelong dream. How can I still accept your money?”
With these words, Ling Han and Princess Bixiao didn’t insist any longer. They alighted from the car.
It wasn’t time for the banquet yet, but there was already a sea of people here.
Obviously, the empress and the Imperial Consorts had invited a great many people this time. The Foreign Affairs Department only had two invitations, and that was because the Imperial Princes and the Foreign Affairs Department did not have a good relations.h.i.+p with the Foreign Affairs Department, so they had only given two invitations to be polite.
By the looks of it, all the clans in the Imperial Capital, large and small, had been invited. However, a great many people were not qualified to enter into the palace, so they could only join in on the excitement outside.
But for these people, being able to enter into the Imperial Palace was already a great honour.
Not only were there clans from the Imperial Capital, but there were also sects and forces that had submitted to the Dark North Nation. The empress had sent an invitation, so who would dare to take it lightly?
This was the wife of a Spirit Transformation True Lord. No matter what, they had to give her some face.
Thus, today was really a day when everyone revolved around the main characters.
Ling Han and Princess Bixiao were extremely low-key, and they didn’t greet anyone. However, Princess Bixiao was far too beautiful, and she immediately became the focus of everyone’s attention upon disembarking from the car. They all stared at her without blinking.
Even now, there was still an extremely limited number of newly advanced Celestial Path elites, and as for females, only Princess Bixiao was one of them. Even if she was not very beautiful, she would still gain a great deal of attention, what more when she was breathtakingly beautiful.
The two of them couldn’t keep a low profile even if they wanted to. The crowds discussed spiritedly, and the news of the arrival of the two Chiefs of the Foreign Affairs Department quickly spread out.
Ling Han didn’t mind. So be it if it was known. If he was afraid of trouble, he wouldn’t have come either.
After entering the hall, the two of them found their own seats. However, what was infuriating was that not only were their seats not together, but Ling Han, the Chief of the Department, actually fell far behind Princess Bixiao.
Was this in accordance with the rules?
Ling Han stroked his chin and said, “His Majesty personally bestowed you the t.i.tle of Princess. Thus, it’s reasonable to place you in front.”
Princess Bixiao frowned and said, “This is clearly a show of strength for you. They want to embarra.s.s you, and you’re just going to tolerate it?”
This was not in line with Ling Han’s personality.
Ling Han smiled and said, “Look at what you’re saying. Am I the kind of person who would take revenge for the smallest grievance?”
Princess Bixiao did not speak, but her eyes were filled with certainty.
“It’s fine. Believe me, I’ve been cultivating my temperament recently. As long as others don’t step on top of me, I can’t be bothered,” Ling Han said with a smile. Though Princess Bixiao did not quite believe it, she did not say anything. She went ahead.
She was exquisitely beautiful, and now that she had advanced into Celestial Path, her bearing was also ethereal and captivating. Naturally, she was immediately revered by the ma.s.ses. All the Imperial Princes gathered around her, trying their best to curry her favour.
To say nothing else, merely the fact that she was the first person to advance into Celestial Path after the awakening of heaven and earth made her worthy of marrying.
It was not just the Imperial Princes. The extraterrestrial visitors were also very interested in Princess Bixiao. They were completely unafraid of those Imperial Princes, and similarly approached to cotton up to her.
When it was seven o’clock, the sky was already completely dark, and the guests had all arrived. Empress Ma and the other Imperial Consorts all came out, and a dead silence instantly fell.
Though their strength was very ordinary, they were the wives and concubines of a Spirit Transformation True Lord, so they naturally had to be respected. After a few words from the n.o.blewomen, the banquet began.
Ling Han merely ate with his head lowered. He couldn’t be bothered to lower himself to the level of these women. Speaking of which, they were all his juniors, so he couldn’t bring himself to argue with them.
Of course, the prerequisite was that they did not trifle with him.
With Chen Fengyan suppressing them, the atmosphere was extremely harmonious. Everyone was complimenting the Eldest Imperial Prince and the others, praising them as giants among men, and saying that their future achievements wouldn’t be inferior to Chen Fengyan’s.
Ling Han almost wanted to sleep upon hearing this. As he saw it, aside from the Eldest Imperial Prince, who still had some future prospects, the other Imperial Princes were all mediocre. At most, they would only advance into the Cauldron Forging Tier.
“Bixiao!” Empress Ma suddenly changed the topic to Princess Bixiao, “It has already been two years since you came to the Imperial Capital, right?”
“That’s right,” Princess Bixiao said gently, though she could smack that n.o.ble lady who was seated high up in the main seat to death with a single wave of her hand.
Empress Ma nodded, and continued, “Then after so much time has pa.s.sed, you had best think carefully. Which Imperial Prince are you going to marry?” Yi, was this a forced marriage?
When the Demon Race princess entered into the Imperial Capital, she had come with the mission of marriage. She was going to marry a certain Imperial Prince, but it was up to her to decide who she would marry.
Now, Empress Ma was forcing her in public, forcing Princess Bixiao to make a choice.
Everyone was paying attention, and the Eldest Imperial Prince and the others all looked proud. A few of them were even looking at Ling Han with provoking eyes.
—What right do you think you have to sit here?
It was to let you see this scene with your own eyes.
No matter what choice Princess Bixiao made, it would still be benefiting them. She would marry an Imperial Prince, and would have no chance with Ling Han.
Ling Han remained calm and collected. He wanted to see how Princess Bixiao would choose. Worse come to worst, he would reveal his ident.i.ty as Chen Fengyan’s uncle, and slap them one after another.
Princess Bixiao smiled faintly, and said, “Bixiao is presently prioritizing cultivating. Furthermore, after Your Imperial Highnesses have advanced into Celestial Path, your lifespans would be at least in the thousands, so there is absolutely no need for you to be anxious.”
“How could that be allowed!” Empress Ma shook her head, “As the saying goes, one should get married and start their career, and only after they have married, would they be able to rest easy. Bixiao, could it be that you think that there is not a single Imperial Prince that is worthy of you?”
These words were very harsh.
“Empress Ma, you’ve gone too far with your words!” A young man suddenly stood up, “I think Lady Bixiao’s words are reasonable. As cultivators, we should set aside our romantic affairs and pursue that supreme great dao.”
His name was Zhu Sen, and he was an extraterrestrial visitor. He himself was an elite of the Foundation Building Tier, and his grandfather was also a Spirit Transformation True Lord. Thus, there was no need for him to revere Empress Ma.
“That’s right.” Another young man stood up, holding a wine cup in his hand, appearing extremely casual, “Furthermore, the matter of marriage still has to depend on the wishes of both parties. What meaning is there to force them to be together?”
His name was Zhou Yang, and he was also an extraterrestrial visitor. His background wasn’t inferior to Zhu Sen’s..