I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

In just a few days, the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty was completely transformed into the center of a massive vortex.

A ridiculous imperial decree of marriage, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, caused ripples far beyond anyone's imagination.

Teahouses, taverns, streets and alleys—everyone, from peddlers to monks and sages, was talking about this.

"Have you heard? Our Emperor has bestowed another marriage upon Prince Wei, this time to the daughter of the Xiao family!"

"Which Xiao family?"

"Who else could it be! The Xiao family, a powerful clan with a history of ten thousand years within the Great Xia Dynasty! Xiao Chuchu, ranked sixth on the Prodigy Ranking!"

"Are you out of your mind! How dare a useless prince of a dynasty lay a finger on such a proud and beautiful woman?"

"This isn't just a toad trying to eat a swan; it's trying to poke a hole in the sky!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down! His Majesty just ascended to the Dragon Transformation realm, are you out of your mind?"

"So what if they've transformed into dragons? The Xiao family is a millennia-old clan with a Dragon Transformation Ancestor presiding over them!"

"Even if the Great Zhou Dynasty can handle the Jixia Academy, it doesn't mean the Xiao family is so easily manipulated, does it?"

Rumors spread like wildfire, soon no longer confined to the territory of the Great Zhou.

Throughout the entire Eastern Wilderness Continent, all the young people with any reputation had heard of this story, which could be described as the biggest joke of the year.

Countless people were waiting to see the Great Zhou dynasty make a fool of itself.

Just wait and see the Xiao family unleash their fury, slapping this arrogant new dynasty back to reality.

A marriage alliance? To improve the royal bloodline?

can.

But can't you find a normal prince?

Even for other princes with cultivation talent, although people felt they were climbing too high, they could still understand it to some extent.

But it was precisely that King Zhao Chen'an of Wei who was unable to escape the sea of ​​suffering!

What gives him the right?

Is it because he's good-looking? Or because he was born into a good family?

In an instant, the Great Zhou Dynasty and King Zhao Chen'an of Wei became the laughing stock of the entire continent.

Right at the height of the storm, a figure dressed in a blue robe appeared silently on the streets of the imperial city.

Zhao Daoting walked slowly, listening to the unrestrained discussions around him.

His dignified face showed no anger whatsoever, but rather a hint of contemptuous mockery.

A bunch of ignorant ants.

With a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, Zhao Daoting appeared out of thin air in the Imperial Study.

The faint, ethereal pressure emanating from him as a dragon had just dissipated.

An old figure appeared outside the door like a ghost; it was none other than Grand Eunuch Wei.

"His Majesty."

Eunuch Wei bowed deeply, his aged face revealing undisguised worry.

"Was the trip... successful?"

Zhao Daoting took off the slightly dusty blue robe, tossed it aside, sat back on the dragon throne, and let out a long breath.

He rubbed his temples, looking somewhat tired, yet with a strange smile.

"It went smoothly..."

Zhao Daoting gave a wry smile.

"It's really embarrassing."

Eunuch Wei lowered his head even further, his heart burning with curiosity as if being scratched by a cat's claws, but he dared not ask a single question.

Zhao Daoting didn't expect him to respond; it was as if he was talking to himself, or perhaps savoring the moment.

"That old man from the Xiao family is actually quite capable."

"He fought me for three days and three nights, but in the end, my Nine Dragons Demon Halberd shattered his magic weapon, and he only lost by half a move."

"However, I am not feeling well either."

He subconsciously touched his meticulously trimmed beard.

There was a small, obvious charred mark there, which had been burned off by someone using powerful fire magic.

"The Xiao family's reputation for fire is well-deserved!"

At this point, Zhao Daoting couldn't help but raise his chin proudly.

"No matter what, this trip was still profitable!"

"I've got a daughter-in-law who's ranked sixth on the Prodigy Ranking!"

"However, before that, we have to put on a big show with them!"

Eunuch Wei trembled slightly, but maintained his respectful posture, pretending he hadn't heard anything.

But in his heart, a storm was already raging.

His Majesty actually stormed the Xiao family all by himself, and even fought a great battle with the Xiao family's Dragon Transformation Ancestor, and... won?!

This is simply unbelievable!

What intrigued him even more was what this "grand show" His Majesty was referring to.

Why does His Majesty attach such importance to Prince Wei?

Is it so important that they would personally block the door of a prestigious family with a long history, doing something so undignified?

Could it really be just because of the deceased mother of the King of Wei?

Eunuch Wei couldn't understand it, and dared not think about it any further.

……

at the same time.

The capital of the Great Xia Dynasty is Tianxia City.

The grandeur and prosperity of this city far surpassed that of the Great Zhou imperial city.

In the sky, cultivators riding rare and exotic beasts flew by from time to time, while on the ground, magnificent palaces and pavilions pierced the clouds, their spiritual energy so rich that it was almost tangible.

The Third Prince, Zhao Chenyu, stood before a magnificent palace, his expression complex.

There was trepidation and unease, but more than anything, there was resentment and ambition that had been suppressed for a long time.

He escaped from the Great Zhou Dynasty and traveled all the way, finally gaining the opportunity to meet the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty by virtue of his status as a prince of the Great Zhou.

"Your Highness, the Third Prince of Zhou, the Crown Prince requests your presence."

After a guard coldly announced his arrival, he was led into the enormous palace known as the "Eastern Palace".

After passing through numerous corridors, Zhao Chenyu finally met the legendary Crown Prince of Great Xia, Lu Yuchun, in the main hall.

It was a young man who looked a few years younger than him, wearing a magnificent purple python robe, casually sitting on a jade chair.

He clearly didn't release any aura, but as soon as Zhao Chenyu stepped into the main hall...

He felt an invisible pressure coming at him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

Dragon Transformation Realm!

This is the power of the Crown Prince of Great Xia!

"Zhou Kingdom's third prince, Zhao Chenyu?"

Lu Yuchun raised her head and looked him over with interest. Her question, though seemingly casual, carried a condescending air of scrutiny.

"My name is Zhao Chenyu, and I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince of Great Xia!"

Zhao Chenyu dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately knelt down on the ground.

Lu Yuchun chuckled lightly, showing no intention of letting him get up.

"So humble? It seems your days in the Great Zhou weren't easy."

"My father is biased, and treacherous officials are in power! I... I'm not reconciled!"

Zhao Chenyu gritted his teeth and poured out his prepared speech, portraying himself as a tragic prince persecuted by a tyrannical emperor and whose ambitions were left unfulfilled.

Lu Yuchun listened quietly, offering no comment.

Only after Zhao Chenyu finished speaking did he slowly pick up the spiritual tea beside him and take a small sip.

"So, you've come to me wanting me to help you reclaim what's rightfully yours?"

"Yes! As long as Your Highness is willing to help me, once I ascend the throne, Great Zhou will forever be a vassal state of Great Xia, paying tribute every year!"

Zhao Chenyu eagerly made a promise.

Lu Yuchun put down her teacup and leaned forward slightly.

The air inside the hall seemed to freeze instantly.

"The Great Zhou?"

"Your little Zhou Kingdom, where is it big?"

"Is it ambitious?"