Wuma Xiangwei felt a bit disappointed, but she could understand her father's difficulties. She secretly appreciated Guan Yue even more, as there were few who would protect her with such disregard for their own lives. Even her father and elder brother could not do that!
At this moment, she deeply realized the value of Guan Yue. He was a man who could give everything for her!
Wuma Xiangzuo had no idea what Xiang Wei was thinking. He said, "Now I understand that Qingyue Peak Sect refers to the alliance of Azure Dragon Sect, Nanyue Sect, and Azure Peak Sect. Their goal is to deal with us, the Vast Empire. Therefore, we need to strengthen the construction of the empire and widely invite Experts and Great Powers to join us in resisting them. At the same time, our ally, the Little Ancestor Saint, is also discussing with Angry Sky Senior, and they will provide us with some assistance."
"Oh, so that's the reason," Wuma Xiangwei thought for a moment and asked, "Why are they uniting against us?"
Wuma Xiangzuo explained, "It's because of the Mother of Heaven and Earth. He knows that only our Vast Empire is strong enough to gather the Child of Heaven and Earth. So they want to strike down the Vast Empire in one blow. The remaining Southern Source Empire and Dawson Empire would be easily defeated."
"What does our Three Kingdoms's Mother of Heaven and Earth have to do with them?" Wuma Xiangwei asked in confusion.
"I can't understand it either. I suspect there is a larger conspiracy behind this," Wuma Xiangzuo hesitated to say.
"Then what about the appearance of Millennium's Last Love? What is its purpose?" Wuma Xiangwei asked again.
"That's something I find even harder to comprehend," Wuma Xiangzuo said with a bitter smile.
"Could the emergence of Millennium's Last Love be a tool for them to expand their influence as a Major Power?" Wuma Xiangwei inquired further.
Wuma Xiangzuo replied, "It seems that way at present, but things are definitely not that simple. I believe there must be some ulterior motives behind it. Their ambitions must be enormous; we just don't know what they are yet. It could be something astonishing."
"What could it be? Surely it isn't just to satisfy their lust?"
"It shouldn't be. At their level, they wouldn't lack women. There must be another reason."
Wuma Xiangzuo and Wuma Xiangwei had not yet figured out this matter.
Suddenly, Wuma Xiangwei said to Wuma Xiangzuo, "Brother, Miss He Bi is going to be engaged to Prince Jiang Gong of the Southern Source Kingdom."
Through their correspondence, Wuma Xiangwei knew that her brother liked Miss He Bi, so she specifically inquired about He Bi's recent situation while with Guan Yue. She did not expect that He Bi was actually going to be engaged to the Crown Prince of the Southern Source Empire.
He Bi is going to be engaged to Prince Jiang Gong? Wuma Xiangzuo was immediately taken aback.
From the moment Wuma Xiangzuo first saw He Bi, he was captivated by her incredibly noble beauty. At that time, many princes and young masters were trying to win her favor, but Wuma Xiangwei approached her with the intention of forming a bond. As they got to know each other, he discovered that He Bi also had a good impression of him. Therefore, Wuma Xiangzuo always believed he was the most likely candidate to become He Bi's partner.
Now hearing that He Bi was going to be engaged to Jiang Gong, he immediately thought that He Bi must have been forced into agreeing!
No way, he had to fight for her. How could such a beautiful woman be married off to Jiang Gong? Jiang Gong was old enough to be her father! A mere Crown Prince of a small empire was not someone Wuma Xiangzuo took seriously.
Thus, he decided to take action. Moreover, Wuma Xiangwei supported her brother in pursuing the woman he liked. Besides, Miss He Bi also had feelings for him.
Xiangwei revealed a secret to her brother: "If you want to win over He Bi, you must first obtain the consent of Dean Nantian of Qilin Academy in the Southern Source Empire. Dean Nantian is like He Bi's guardian; he is her only family."
Wuma Xiangzuo nodded repeatedly, expressing gratitude for his sister's information.
Then, the two siblings carefully devised a plan. Due to their planning, a significant event was set in motion.
That evening, Wuma Xiangwei went to their mother's room. Their mother was now the Empress Mother and lived in a place that was certainly luxurious. However, after experiencing this ordeal, Wuma Xiangwei felt that the vast Empress Mother's palace was somewhat cold and lacked the warmth found in Guan Yue's Sky-Sealing Tower. Moreover, it was rich in Spiritual Energy and very suitable for living!
When the Empress Mother saw Xiangwei return, she immediately became teary-eyed and hurriedly asked about her experiences. Wuma Xiangwei could only share what had happened during her outing with the Empress Mother.
Then, Wuma Xiangwei took out the Celestial Wine and handed it to her mother, adding specially, "This is a gift from Guan Yue for you."
The Empress Mother laughed heartily, saying, "That kid Guan Yue is not bad. Not only did he save you, but he also brought me Celestial Wine. I wonder if he has taken a liking to you? Trying to win me over with Celestial Wine?"
The ladies accompanying the Empress Mother giggled, causing Xiang Wei's face to turn bright red. Originally, she intended for the Empress Mother to understand Guan Yue's feelings, but she did not expect the Empress Mother to directly expose it, leaving Miss Xiangwei feeling as if she had fifteen buckets of water: all mixed up.
"Empress Mother, look at what you're saying. Guan Young Master is quite a remarkable person; he already has someone he likes," Xiang Wei said shyly.
"What? That kid is actually married?" The Empress Mother's brows furrowed.
Xiang Wei hurriedly replied, "He isn't married, but he does have a girl he likes."
The Empress Mother laughed heartily again, saying, "What’s there to fear if he isn’t married? If he has his eyes on you, then if you’re willing, I will definitely make him marry you." Her tone was filled with teasing.
"Empress Mother, he is my savior. We can't interfere with his life," Miss Xiangwei was genuinely worried that her Empress Mother would cause trouble for Guan Yue.
The Empress Mother firmly stated, "A mere disciple from Southern Source? As long as you are willing, I will definitely bring him here and betroth him to you. No matter what life he had before, what you want is his life."
The ladies accompanying her all laughed and approached. They thought the Queen was just teasing Princess Xiangwei.
However, Xiang Wei was secretly calculating in her mind: "Perhaps if the Empress Mother intervenes, it might actually succeed." During her time with Guan Yue, Xiang Wei noticed that he did not seem to dislike her. If she could find a suitable excuse, it might really happen.
So Xiang Wei tentatively said, "Guan Yue is truly a good boy; I like him."
Only then did the Empress Mother seriously look at Xiang Wei and ask, "My princess, are you serious?"
Xiang Wei's face turned even redder. She felt very embarrassed, but she still nodded seriously and buried her head completely in Empress Mother's embrace.
Empress Mother sighed, "Xiang Wei has grown up and is going to start a family. A girl grows up and no longer listens to her mother. Since you've taken a liking to Guan Yue, let's do this. I will discuss it with your father and find someone to go to Guan Yue's home to propose."
"Empress Mother, Guan Yue's mother has been missing for many years, and Guan Yue's father is currently in his Sky-Sealing Tower," Xiang Wei softly told Empress Mother.
Empress Mother smiled and teased Xiang Wei, "Oh my dear daughter, you're so invested that you've already gathered all the information. It seems you've made up your mind about Guan Yue?"
Hearing Empress Mother's words, Xiang Wei could only sway her body and called out shyly, "Empress Mother, don't tease me like that."
Empress Mother laughed, "Since it's hard to find Guan Yue's parents, there's nothing I can do."
Wuma Xiangwei whispered to Empress Mother, "Then we can just go directly to find Guan Yue."
Only then did Empress Mother realize that her daughter was truly in love with Guan Yue. She then asked earnestly, "How old is that boy Guan Yue this year? What is his cultivation level? What is he doing now?"
Wuma Xiangwei, fearing that Empress Mother would oppose her, had no choice but to exaggerate Guan Yue's age a bit: "Reporting to Empress Mother, Guan Yue is currently seventeen years old, an Eternal Realm Practitioner, and studying at Dragon Lake Academy. He is a junior disciple of Angry Heaven's Little Ancestor Saint, whose master is Southern Source Poor Scholar."
Ah? Upon hearing this, all the women present were stunned.
A disciple of Southern Source Poor Scholar was indeed a treasure.
Southern Source Poor Scholar was truly a household name among these women! He was like a god in their hearts! Moreover, he was at the peak of his power as a Great Deity! His disciples were bound to become increasingly brilliant.
And there was no doubt about it.
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter should be handled immediately, without any hesitation. It concerns the lifelong happiness of the princess and the stability of our Vast Empire for generations to come," a young woman said earnestly, bowing her head.
Another middle-aged woman quickly added, "Your Majesty, I also believe this is feasible. It should be expedited."
The Queen looked at the two speakers; they were both favored women of the Emperor and would naturally consider his grand ambitions. She then turned her gaze to Wuma Xiangwei, feeling deep affection for her beautiful daughter, who also carried a hint of wildness.
"Since you are a disciple of the Poverty-Stricken Deity, everything can be discussed. Allow me to consult with your father. We will strive to resolve this matter within the next two years. You are not young anymore."
Miao Fang had finally returned to Dragon Lake Academy, while Guan Yue had been away for some time. She brought with her the body of Yin Dongnan and found Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui.
Dongfang Yu wept bitterly upon seeing Yin Dongnan's body. He had become a shell of his former self; witnessing the death of his closest brother filled him with profound sorrow. He realized that when he was strong, he had taken Yin Dongnan's friendship for granted. Now that he was disabled, looking back made him appreciate how good a brother Yin Dongnan truly was.
Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui felt a pang of emotion upon seeing Miao Fang return with Yin Dongnan's body. To have a friend who could do this was enough.
Miao Fang suppressed her inner fury as she interacted with Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui, and Little Red Fish.
Little Red Fish was deeply puzzled by Miao Fang's return. She wondered why Miao Fang would come back knowing that Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui had once tried to bury her alive.
However, Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui believed that Miao Fang was now like a wounded dog with nowhere else to go, which was why she returned. It was enough to keep her and Dongfang Yu together; there was no need to concern herself further with Miao Fang. She could even serve as muscle later on. Although a Guardian Realm Practitioner wouldn't be much help to Fire Red Girl, Hu Hui.
Little Red Fish decided to let things unfold as they would. She did not believe Miao Fang could stir up any trouble.
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