107: Overshadowing the main event

Upon hearing Mu Wuchen’s words, the Celestial Tome Emperor was slightly taken aback.

Choose a maid?

Is it that simple?

Strictly speaking, this was indeed a good thing, because serving as a maid for a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect, who held a not-so-low status, would surely not come empty-handed.

Moreover, if that person could become an Elder or a Revered One in the future, then the maid’s family would inevitably rise to prominence, as the resources within the Tianxuan Sect were incomparable to those of their dynasty!

“Hahahahaha, so my young friend came for this matter, it seems I worried too much!”

“All the daughters of my Celestial Tome Dynasty are well-versed in etiquette and highly understand propriety and rules. Since my young friend has come from afar, I shall make the decision. Any unmarried daughters of the various dukes and ministers, my young friend can choose whomever he pleases directly!”

Mu Wuchen knew that in a dynasty where literary culture flourished, there were naturally more strictures, just like Mo Wuyou, who had an arrogant demeanor when ordering people around.

So-called rules were nothing more than tools used by the strong to restrain and control the weak.

However, Mu Wuchen’s expression was playful as he glanced sideways at the black-robed middle-aged man.

“Celestial Tome Emperor, I heard that the most outstanding and beautiful woman in the Celestial Tome Dynasty is your Celestial Tome Princess Yan Zijin, is that true?”

Upon hearing Mu Wuchen’s words, the Celestial Tome Emperor’s brows instantly furrowed.

This White-Robed Man before him was clearly here with ill intentions!

Seeing his troubled expression, Mu Wuchen merely smiled and continued to speak.

“What, you just said I could choose freely, and now you want to go back on your word?”

At this moment, after the Celestial Tome Emperor and a few others came out, many more people emerged successively, clearly ministers and nobles who had been discussing matters there earlier.

Some of them had intended to speak on behalf of the Celestial Tome Emperor, but seeing the miserable state of Mo Wuyou on the ground and the old man with one arm severed, they all recoiled their necks and wisely chose to remain silent.

These people were all old foxes; the early bird gets the worm, so if everyone else stays out of it, so will I.

After a brief hesitation, the Celestial Tome Emperor made his decision.

Yan Zijin was his favorite daughter, and he naturally wanted to keep her by his side, and he also deeply liked and valued her intended husband, so he could not compromise like this!

Although the man before him was powerful and highly talented, sending his daughter to be his maid was more like a huge gamble. For ordinary dukes and nobles, it might be nothing, but he was the Emperor!

Judging by Mu Wuchen’s recent performance, this person clearly had violent tendencies. Sending his daughter to be a maid would likely lead to her suffering if she displeased him!

Moreover, this person’s character was too sharp, and he would surely make many enemies. If he were to perish prematurely, his daughter would likely suffer along with him!

After a moment of thought, the Celestial Tome Emperor made his decision.

“My young friend, I’m afraid this is not appropriate. My daughter already has a marriage engagement and will be marrying someone in a few days. My young friend should choose someone else.”

Facing Mu Wuchen, the Celestial Tome Emperor’s gaze was calm, and his aura subtly carried the imperial might of a long-term superior, his voice filled with an undeniable tone.

However, Mu Wuchen was not swayed by his tactics. He merely stroked his chin and continued to speak.

“Celestial Tome Emperor, why are you so flustered? I just asked casually, and I didn’t say I absolutely had to choose her. A mere princess of a dynasty, I don’t even put her in my eyes…”

Upon hearing Mu Wuchen’s words, the Celestial Tome Emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Mu Wuchen suddenly changed his tone, his voice becoming extremely aggressive.

“Alas, Celestial Tome Emperor, originally I indeed had no interest in your daughter, but…”

Mu Wuchen suddenly paused.

“But you just said your daughter is about to marry, and now I suddenly have interest…”

Everyone else frowned, secretly cursing Mu Wuchen for being shameless, despicable!

Shameless!

Lewd!

Only Lin Ziyan, who was hiding in the distance and secretly looking over, had eyes full of admiration, shouting in his heart, “Master is indeed a true gentleman!”

A man of passion!

A role model for our generation!

The Celestial Tome Emperor stared intently at the White-Robed Man before him, as if trying to discern if what the White-Robed Man said was true.

Unfortunately, his imperial tactics had no effect on Mu Wuchen.

His thoughts raced, seemingly trying to find a solution and weigh the pros and cons.

“My young friend is joking. My daughter is not in the palace at the moment, and this matter is not urgent. How about we first enter my palace to discuss further?”

Mu Wuchen naturally knew his delaying tactic, but he didn’t care. He stepped forward directly, arriving at the very front of the group, and pushed open the palace gates, entering the imperial palace as if he owned the place.

“Since His Majesty the Celestial Tome Emperor is so hospitable, I naturally cannot refuse. I’ll go in first, everyone please make yourselves at home!”

Many ministers stood dumbfounded, utterly astonished, while others clenched their fists, looking indignant.

Whose territory is this, damn it?

The Celestial Tome Emperor, however, narrowed his eyes slightly, his thoughts unreadable…

Then he looked at Mu Wuchen’s retreating figure, turned, and seemed to transmit something to a nearby Grand Eunuch, who then flashed and disappeared…

Lin Ziyan, in a patch of grass not far away, swallowed hard, his face filled with disbelief.

He just swaggered in front of the Celestial Tome Emperor and all the ministers?

This was the imperial palace of the Celestial Tome Dynasty!

That person in front was the Emperor of the Celestial Tome Dynasty!

He actually just let him in?

Master is truly Master!

Simply awesome!

At this moment, inside the main hall.

Mu Wuchen sat high on the imperial throne, looking down at the uneasy crowd below.

At this moment, under his buttocks was the Celestial Tome Emperor’s seat.

Below, the Celestial Tome Emperor and the other ministers stood together, their expressions completely darkened.

Mu Wuchen was here to cause trouble!

In fact, there were seats below, originally arranged for the various dukes and ministers according to their status and position.

However, in the current situation, with the Celestial Tome Emperor still standing, they naturally felt awkward sitting down.

“Your Majesty, this…”

An old minister bravely approached the Celestial Tome Emperor, hesitantly asking.

Although most of these people did not have particularly high cultivation, most had assisted the Emperor for hundreds of years. Even though they had seen all sorts of things, they had never encountered such a situation before…

“Hmph, it’s fine.”

Saying that, he waved his hand, and another large chair appeared. Then he found a place and sat down.

However, the atmosphere in the imperial palace at this moment was somewhat strange. Only two people were seated in the entire main hall, while most others bowed their heads, not knowing what they were thinking.

Mu Wuchen sat calmly at the very top, scrutinizing the crowd below. The Celestial Tome Emperor sat below with a gloomy expression, and the entire palace was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

At this moment, even though there were many empty seats, no one dared to sit down.

Just then, the main gate of the palace was pushed open again, and the sound of footsteps echoed.

An anxious yet pleasant female voice suddenly rang out.

“Father, I don’t want to marry him!”