Gu Changge Personally Bestows a Marriage, an Ominous Premonition
Gu Changge Personally Bestows a Marriage, an Ominous Premonition
Of course, the news that the Successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had been killed by Gu Changge only circulated within the Eternal Overcast Kingdom. Many people in the outside world still believed that Gu Changge had obtained the inheritance of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
Jia Luo’s respect for Gu Changge was partly for this reason. The Eternal Overcast Kingdom revered strength above all, and Gu Changge, at such a young age, had already reached a level no one had ever achieved throughout history—naturally earning Jia Luo’s respect.
On the other hand, the Eternal Overcast Kingdom would still need Gu Changge’s help in the future to construct the Reincarnation Platform.
For the Yin Spirits, the Reincarnation Platform was extremely important—in some respects, it even concerned the birth and nurturing of Yin Spirits themselves.
“It seems that before this, Young Master Changge has already had dealings with the Eternal Overcast Kingdom.”
Emperor Yu laughed heartily, a strange glint flashing through his eyes. If Jia Luo hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have known that Gu Changge actually had connections with the Eternal Overcast Kingdom.
And not just him—probably very few people in the entire vast Beyond knew of this.
Gu Changge had truly hidden himself far too deeply.
“I happened to meet Prince Jia Luo’s royal sister once before, though our acquaintance wasn’t very deep,” Gu Changge said with a smile.
“If the opportunity arises, Young Master Changge must come visit our Eternal Overcast Kingdom. I believe my royal sister and my imperial father would both be very eager to meet you. During this time back at the royal court, my royal sister has often spoken of you before us,” Jia Luo said, his face full of smiles as he extended the invitation to Gu Changge.
His words set everyone’s imaginations running wild—a princess of the Eternal Overcast Kingdom, unable to forget Gu Changge?
Many even pictured romantic scenes of flowers and moonlight.
Judging from Prince Jia Luo’s words, his royal sister’s status in the Eternal Overcast Kingdom was likely far from ordinary.
Of course, this was also deliberate on Jia Luo’s part—he said this intentionally to draw closer to Gu Changge.
He had always been arrogant, looking down on everyone else present. Even toward Emperor Yu before him, his courteous attitude was only due to the emperor’s status.
“After some time, I do indeed plan to make a trip to the Eternal Overcast Kingdom. When that time comes, I’ll have to trouble Prince Jia Luo to lead the way,” Gu Changge replied with his usual smile upon hearing this.
“Naturally, no problem at all. If Young Master Changge comes, it would surely be an honor for our Eternal Overcast Kingdom.” A look of delighted surprise appeared on Jia Luo’s face.
The contrast between this prince of the Eternal Overcast Kingdom’s attitude toward Gu Changge and toward everyone else could not have been starker.
Even toward Yu Feiya, the princess he was meant to marry, he didn’t show nearly as much enthusiasm. Seeing this scene, the many ministers present each harbored their own thoughts, feeling that this Prince Jia Luo had probably come under orders, rather than out of long admiration for Princess Feiya.
“Royal sister, this person’s attitude is so perfunctory. If imperial father really agrees, I’m afraid that after you marry over there, you’ll suffer grievances and be cold-shouldered.”
Though Yu Ming was usually careless and blunt by nature, at this moment he was genuinely considering Yu Feiya’s wellbeing, somewhat worried.
Even though he was a prince, he still couldn’t sway Emperor Yu’s decisions—not even his second brother Yu Lie could.
Though he spoke softly, everyone around was highly cultivated, so naturally they could all hear him.
Emperor Yu gave no instructions, so the many ministers naturally didn’t dare comment further.
Yu Feiya’s expression remained unchanged; she merely shook her head gently without saying more.
Jia Luo naturally heard these words as well. He smiled and looked toward Yu Feiya, saying, “I was somewhat overcome with excitement at meeting the person I’ve long admired. I hope Princess Feiya won’t take offense.”
Yu Feiya smiled graciously. “Prince Jia Luo is too courteous. How could Feiya mind such a small matter?”
“Haha, Prince Jia Luo is a fine talent of outstanding appearance and extraordinary gifts. Even if Feiya marries over, how could she possibly suffer any grievance?” Emperor Yu also laughed heartily at this moment, his mood appearing extremely cheerful.
The many ministers chimed in agreement one after another, and the scene was one of lively festivity.
Only Tuo Ba Xiaoyao remained silent, glancing at Yu Feiya from time to time, unable to hide his worry.
Because of the arrival of the Eternal Overcast Kingdom’s prince, the Hunting Event ended early.
Afterward, the minister in charge of presiding over the event announced the rankings for the disciples of the various forces and bestowed numerous rewards.
Tuo Ba Xiaoyao had exposed his true strength, and although the Colorful Exquisite Black-Yellow Treasure Tower never revealed how he had survived—leaving behind a thread of suspense—
he still made it into the top five rankings.
That Scarred Man’s strength had been plain for all to see, utterly terrifying; even many of the imperial family’s scions would have found him difficult to defeat.
Tuo Ba Xiaoyao earning such a ranking was only right and proper. One had to know that even his second sister had only managed to rank within the top thirty.
After the Hunting Event ended, numerous flying vessels and Ancient Battleships streaked across space, returning to the Imperial Capital of Great Yu.
Emperor Yu was overjoyed, rewarding everyone according to their merits and holding a banquet, bestowing treasures and cultivation techniques upon the many Young Prodigies.
Of course, part of the reason was also that the Second Prince Yu Lie had not fallen victim to assassination, which set his mind at ease.
At the banquet, although many ministers were curious as to why Tuo Ba Xiaoyao had hidden his strength until now, they all tactfully refrained from asking.
Instead, Emperor Yu took this opportunity to ask Yu Feiya where she had learned that there would be an assassination attempt.
To this, Yu Feiya merely said she had caught wind of some rumors and wasn’t very clear on who exactly had spread them.
As for why no assassin appeared in the end, it was very likely that the other party saw how heavily guarded Emperor Yu was and thus gave up.
The many ministers, Emperor Yu included, could all hear the perfunctoriness in Yu Feiya’s words.
However, none of them said much about it. Emperor Yu shook his head with a smile, knowing Yu Feiya was deliberately concealing something. In front of everyone—especially in front of Gu Changge—it naturally wasn’t appropriate to press further.
If Gu Changge were to learn that Yu Feiya had been secretly saying he intended to send someone to assassinate the Second Prince Yu Lie...
Emperor Yu wouldn’t even know how to resolve that situation.
At this banquet, Tuo Ba Xiaoyao naturally and unquestionably became the focus of attention second only to the prince of the Eternal Overcast Kingdom.
Many ministers intended to send their own daughters to approach him. In a certain sense, Tuo Ba Xiaoyao had no marriage agreement binding him, his father was a current high-ranking minister, and his future was limitless—naturally making him a hot commodity in everyone’s eyes.
However, Tuo Ba Xiaoyao politely declined them all one by one, presenting a composed demeanor, unmoved by external temptations.
“It seems this Third Young Master of the Tuo Ba household has no small ambitions. Why doesn’t Your Majesty take this opportunity to bestow a marriage upon him?”
At this moment, Gu Changge, who had been leisurely sipping his wine at the head seat, suddenly smiled faintly and spoke to Emperor Yu beside him.
Hearing these words, the many ministers below were all stunned in unison, then revealed expressions of envy and jealousy.
Gu Changge personally bestowing a marriage!
What virtue or ability did this Tuo Ba Xiaoyao possess?!
Even Tuo Ba Yuntian wore a somewhat excited, overwhelmed-by-favor expression.
In his view, Gu Changge speaking up to seek a marriage for his son meant he valued his son.
If Tuo Ba Xiaoyao could catch his eye, that would be no small blessing.
Only Tuo Ba Xiaoyao’s expression turned somewhat stiff and rather ugly, and the hand holding his wine cup also froze, extremely unnatural.
An ominous premonition arose in his heart. Gu Changge bestowing a marriage definitely harbored no good intentions—it couldn’t be as simple as it appeared on the surface.
“Haha, Young Master Changge speaks truly. Such an outstanding young talent is naturally worthy of this emperor’s daughter.”
“This is indeed a fine opportunity.”
Hearing this, Emperor Yu laughed heartily. With Gu Changge putting it this way, the idea took root in his heart as well.
He then carefully looked Tuo Ba Xiaoyao over a few times, couldn’t help but show appreciation in his eyes, and spoke up with inquiries, intending to select a princess to form a marriage pact with Tuo Ba Xiaoyao.
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PS: I’ve sorted out the upcoming plot; regular updates will resume tomorrow.