68: So he's nothing at all?

Hearing Nangong Aotian's words, Ji Cunxi, Prince Tai of Xilan, couldn't help but tense up.

He quickly shook his head and said, “Qingyou Emperor, this Little Prince did not. It’s just that, as this Little Prince just said, this Little Prince cannot decide the Fourth Princess’s marriage. It needs to be decided by my Imperial Elder Brother!”

“No matter!” Nangong Aotian waved his hand, his eyes smiling as he said, “We find this girl Yuwei quite good. We are very pleased with this marriage alliance, and We are only pleased with this one. You can go back and let the Western Mist Emperor consider it!”

Hearing this, Ji Cunxi, Prince Tai of Xilan’s expression wasn't very pleasant, but he knew this matter couldn't be reversed.

His expression helpless, he could only say, “This Little Prince will inform my Imperial Elder Brother of this matter!”

After speaking, he gave Nangong Yu a deep look and sat down sullenly.

Nangong Aotian laughed heartily, raised his cup, and said, “It seems Clear Serenity and Western Mist are about to form a marriage alliance. We are happy today, so please raise your cups and celebrate together.”

Everyone raised their cups with smiles, except for the Western Mist envoys, who looked somewhat glum.

Nangong Yu smiled faintly, turned his head to glance at Ruo Xue, and saw her beaming with a look of gratitude filling her eyes.

She had merely wanted Nangong Yu to plead on her behalf, whisper a few words, so that the Imperial Father might veto the matter out of consideration for Nangong Yu's Face.

She never expected Nangong Yu's Combat Power to be so outrageous that he managed to settle a matter that even the Imperial Father found difficult, all by himself!

For a moment, Nangong Ruoxue couldn't help but feel admiration. So her younger brother was this powerful?

Just then, Yang Yanjun, the Second Prince of the Dongyan Empire, hesitated for a moment and stood up.

Seeing this, the Clear Serenity crowd was slightly startled. Was this one wave settling only for another to rise?

Are these people conspiring to seize their Clear Serenity Imperial Daughters? Couldn't they see that the Qingyou Emperor's expression was wrong?

He clearly didn't want to marry off his daughter!

Nangong Yu also glanced over quietly, only to see Yang Yanjun look at him and smile faintly.

Immediately after, he opened his mouth and laughed, “Qingyou Emperor, forming an alliance through marriage is indeed an excellent idea. May I ask if I have this opportunity?”

Nangong Aotian's expression paused slightly, feeling quite helpless internally, but he turned his head to look at Nangong Yu.

Nangong Yu looked somewhat helpless. Are these people truly endless?

He looked up, blinked, and gazed at Yang Yanjun in a soft, cute manner, “Second Prince of Eastern Flame, who do you want to propose to?”

Yang Yanjun smiled faintly and looked at Nangong Yu, “Who does the Little Prince think I should propose to?”

Nangong Yu's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly. Was he kicking the ball to him?

Is he that shameless?

He pretended to frown, scratched his head, and said, “You’ve really stumped This Prince. Based on This Prince's shallow knowledge, I truly don't know!”

His demeanor was somewhat cute, but at this moment, no one dared to regard him as a cute mascot, especially since there was already a precedent.

Yang Yanjun didn't rush him, looking earnestly at Nangong Yu as he frowned in thought.

He had figured it out earlier: this kid, though only just old enough to talk, had a clever and perceptive mind and seemed capable of setting traps.

He originally had no intention of forming a Marriage Alliance, but curiosity prompted him to stand up and see what this kid would say when facing him.

For a moment, the eyes of everyone present turned toward Nangong Yu.

Some had curiosity in their eyes!

Some had worry in their eyes!

Some had hidden dissatisfaction, hidden Killing Intent, or hidden jealousy in their eyes!

Nangong Yu tilted his head and pondered for a moment, then looked at Yang Yanjun and shook his head, saying, “This Prince doesn't know either!”

“You don't know?”

Yang Yanjun clearly hadn't expected this result after waiting for a moment, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Just then, Nangong Yu spoke again, “Second Prince of Eastern Flame, although This Prince doesn't know, I can still say a couple of things. Do you want to hear them?”

“Oh?”

Yang Yanjun's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “Please, Little Prince, tell me!”

Seeing his demeanor, Nangong Yu frowned slightly. Why did Yang Yanjun feel so strange?

But he didn't dwell on it, opening his mouth directly, “This Prince will ask you a question first. Do you think you can inherit the Eastern Flame Legacy and become the next Eastern Flame Emperor?”

As soon as these words came out, Yang Yanjun's expression drastically changed.

He turned to look at the Envoys behind him, only to see their expressions had also changed.

Clearly, Nangong Yu's words seemed to have touched upon something taboo.

Sure enough!

Yang Yanjun hastily shook his head and said, “The Little Prince must be joking. My Dongyan Empire has always had the custom of only the Eldest Prince inheriting the throne. At worst, the Eldest Prince's eldest son inherits the throne. There has never been an exception!”

“Any other who dares to rebel will be nationally condemned and die without a burial place. You mustn't say such things; they could kill me!”

Hearing this, Nangong Yu blinked, “Is it that serious? Sorry, I asked something I shouldn't have.”

But he just casually apologized, then adopted an expression of being unable to help, “Since you can't, then I truly don't know who you should propose to!”

Nangong Yu didn't stop there but continued, “As far as I know, Clear Serenity currently only has two Princesses: Eldest Imperial Sister Ruo Xue and Second Imperial Sister Ruoshui.”

“As the contemporary Eldest Imperial Daughter of the Qingyou Empire, Eldest Imperial Sister holds a noble status. If she marries, she will only marry a Dragon and Phoenix among men—either a Heaven's Chosen or a future Emperor, to become the Empress of a nation. You possess neither, so clearly, you won't do!”

Hearing this, Nangong Ruoxue's eyes curved in a smile, and she watched Nangong Yu intently.

She felt that her younger brother was too handsome today!

She really hadn't spoiled him in vain in the past. Today, he not only solved a big problem for her but also praised her so much.

She was practically floating!

Nangong Aotian and the others also had smiles playing on their lips. Just two sentences, and one candidate was eliminated?

Even Ji Cunxi, Prince Tai of Xilan and the others looked over, a trace of a smile in their eyes.

Sure enough, suffering oneself is painful, but watching others be belittled seems somewhat acceptable!

As for the Protagonist, Yang Yanjun, his mouth twitched. Why was he being described so poorly?

So, he's nothing?

He took a deep breath and asked, “Then what about the Clear Serenity Second Imperial Daughter?”

But after he finished speaking, he saw Nangong Yu looking at him with a strange expression, as if he were looking at a monster.

Yang Yanjun's expression changed slightly, “What's wrong? Did I say something incorrect?”

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly, looking at him with a cute yet complicated expression, “What do you think? Eldest Imperial Sister is currently twelve years old. Although she is still young, she is barely considered an adult in the Qingyou Empire.”

“But Second Imperial Sister is only seven! She's still a child. How can an adult like you say such a thing?”

“I...”

Yang Yanjun's expression changed, and he couldn't help but rub his forehead. He felt like he had also fallen into the trap.

He looked at Nangong Yu and quickly said, “In the Cultivator World, age is not an issue. I can wait ten years or more. I didn't say now!”

“That won't work either!”

Seeing Nangong Yu deny it without even thinking, Yang Yanjun couldn't help but furrow his brow, “Why?”