Chapter 463: Who is Her Husband?

“Your daughter requests Father Emperor to bestow a marriage…”

She Qiqi’s words echoed throughout the palace.

At the same time, everyone’s gaze was fixed on She Qiqi.

Many people opened their mouths in astonishment, their minds blank.

They all suspected they had misheard.

What was the Seventh Princess saying?

Bestow a marriage?

What bestowal of marriage?

What marriage is being bestowed???

“Qiqi… you… what did you just say? Your father didn’t hear clearly…”

The Demon Emperor spoke dazedly, suspecting he was dreaming… “Your daughter fell in love with him at first sight, and in this life, she will marry no one but him. I ask Father King for your gracious permission.”

But She Qiqi’s next sentence made everyone realize that they hadn’t misheard.

It turned out that everything they had just heard was true.

This She Qiqi actually wanted to get married?

But how could this possibly be?

She, who was so arrogant that she believed no man in the world was worthy of her.

She actually wanted to marry someone else.

This was simply unbelievable.

For a moment, many Officials suspected they must be dreaming.

Dreaming an incredibly real dream.

As for Lin Xun, he was frozen on the spot.

To be honest, he had completely failed to anticipate that She Qiqi would say such a thing.

He was going to marry She Qiqi?

What was going on?

Why was he suddenly going to marry She Qiqi?

How could this be? How could he possibly marry her?

Lin Xun really wanted to say, ‘Marry you? In your dreams…’ But right now, Lin Xun couldn’t speak the thoughts in his heart.

She Qiqi must have her reasons for doing this.

If he were to refuse immediately now.

In the Imperial Court, She Qiqi would not only lose all face, but her plan would also be completely disrupted by him.

Therefore, Lin Xun could only remain silent.

He would wait until they returned to the Manor before asking She Qiqi why she did this.

He’d ask her what exactly she was thinking… If she could convince him, then everything would be fine.

But if she was truly acting recklessly, then he would immediately leave.

“Qiqi… you… do you really want to marry him?”

The Demon Emperor stared blankly at his daughter, then looked at Lin Xun with disbelief.

It was originally just a morning court session.

The Demon Emperor couldn’t figure out how such a huge event could suddenly occur… “Yes.”

She Qiqi smoothed her skirt and bowed.

“This man beside me, his name is Lin Pei, and he is a Cultivator of the Immortal Realm.

During one of your daughter’s excursions.

He saved me.

Your daughter fell in love with him at first sight, and during their time together, her affection for him grew even deeper.

Originally, your daughter wanted to tell Father sooner.

But she never found a suitable opportunity.

Now that your daughter has finally found the man she loves, she doesn’t want to delay anything further.

Therefore, your daughter brought him to this Imperial Court today.

Although Lin Pei is a Human Race member and belongs to the Myriad Laws World, your daughter doesn’t mind at all.

Furthermore, a Cultivator of the Immortal Realm is more than worthy of your daughter’s humble appearance.”

Hearing his daughter’s words, the Demon Emperor fell silent.

The Demon Emperor absolutely refused to believe his own daughter’s words.

It was unlikely he would even believe half of it.

As for She Qiqi talking about falling in love at first sight.

If it were a daughter from an ordinary family, the Demon Emperor might believe it.

But the problem was, this was She Qiqi, his own daughter.

No matter how handsome the other party was.

It was impossible for him to believe that his daughter would fall in love with any man at first sight.

As for being rescued and such matters.

How could his own daughter allow herself to be in danger?

He knew immediately that it was false.

He didn’t know where his daughter had found such a young Cultivator of the Immortal Realm.

And he didn’t know why she claimed she wanted to marry him.

If she married out, what benefit would that bring her?

If she did this, she would only be able to go to her own Fiefdom.

Her influence over the Imperial Court would definitely not be high.

Furthermore, if his daughter married out, she would become an outsider.

As an outsider, she wouldn’t even have the slightest qualification to contend for the Throne.

The Demon Emperor truly couldn’t figure it out; he couldn’t understand what his daughter was plotting.

It could be said that this matter brought her absolutely no benefit.

“Since it is your wish, then as Your father, I naturally agree.”

The Demon Emperor gave Lin Xun a deep look.

Although he didn’t know what his daughter was trying to do.

He would just agree to it.

The Demon Emperor refused to believe that she could still pull any tricks using this matter.

“Guards, Draft the Decree!”

The Demon Emperor shouted loudly.

The Draft Recorder standing on the side quickly stepped forward.

“By my decree… The Seventh Princess is virtuous and wise, possessing both civil and military talents.

Today, the Seventh Princess has presented a request for a bestowed marriage.

As a father and a sovereign, I naturally grant this.

One month from now, a grand banquet will be held to invite all under heaven, who shall collectively bear witness to the Seventh Princess and Lin Pei forming a blessed union.

Lin Pei shall be the Imperial Son-in-Law of my Ten Thousand Demon Country, and he must cherish the beloved daughter of This Emperor.

Qiqi must observe wifely virtues, cherish her Husband, and care for her family.

May the two of them walk hand-in-hand until old age.”

“Thank you, Father Emperor…”

After the Demon Emperor’s Sacred Decree was drafted, She Qiqi knelt and bowed in thanks for the decree.

On the other side, Lin Xun, who felt that things were developing in a very strange direction, was still slightly stunned and couldn’t react immediately.

But finally, noticing the gazes of so many people.

Seeing She Qiqi smiling at him like that.

Lin Xun took a deep breath, cupped his hands, and bowed: “Thank you, Your Majesty. I will certainly treat Qiqi well and won’t let her suffer even a little…”

“Mm… very good!” the Demon Emperor nodded!

The morning court ended, the Demon Emperor returned to the Inner Palace, and the Officials also left.

She Qiqi even took Lin Xun’s arm and walked toward her Manor.

Just then, the news that the Seventh Princess of the Demon Race World was getting married exploded like a bomb in a lake, sending ripples spreading outwards.

Let alone the Civil and Military Officials of the entire court, even Lin Xun felt like he had just experienced a dream.

Even ordinary Commoners felt it was unbelievable when they heard it.

Because how could this be?

How could the rumored Seventh Princess Your Highness possibly marry a man?

Anyone who heard this news felt it was extremely ridiculous.

But when the Demon Emperor’s decree was fully disseminated and confirmed to be true, everyone had no choice but to accept it.

As for the other Princes, none of them knew what She Qiqi was truly trying to achieve.

The Demon Emperor, having returned to the Inner Palace, pondered for a very long time.

The Crown Prince was even more depressed.

Because the Crown Prince had originally planned to ask the Demon Emperor to bestow a marriage upon him soon.

The object of the bestowed marriage was naturally Que Yu of the Bo Kingdom.

But according to the customs of the Demon Race World.

When other Princes or princesses were holding major celebratory events.

It was impossible for the Crown Prince to hold a major celebratory event concurrently.

If it were any other Prince, these matters would be much easier to handle.

But since he was the Crown Prince, the scale of the two events was different.

The Crown Prince suspected, could She Qiqi be marrying that man just to delay his wedding?

But after just thinking about it, the Crown Prince felt this was impossible.

Because She Qiqi could delay it for a while, but she couldn’t delay it forever.

Sooner or later, Que Yu would marry him, and those 350,000 Iron Cavalry would certainly fall into his hands.

This was just a matter of time.

It was absolutely impossible for her to treat her own major marriage as a game just to delay him for a short period.

So, while everyone was guessing what exactly She Qiqi was trying to do.

At this moment, She Qiqi and Lin Xun had already returned to the Manor.

Let alone everyone else, even Lin Xun, the person involved, was currently utterly bewildered.

“Speak. What exactly are you trying to achieve?”

Lin Xun didn’t waste words with She Qiqi and asked directly.

“What else could I be trying to achieve?”

Facing Lin Xun’s questioning, She Qiqi smiled, curving her eyes.

“Just as I said in the Imperial Court, of course, I’m marrying you.”

Lin Xun shook his head: “You know I won’t marry you.”

“That’s right. Lin Pei is marrying me, not Lin Xun.

Furthermore, you said that as long as it’s within your power and doesn’t involve doing anything wicked, you wouldn’t refuse.

It’s just a marriage, nothing more. You wouldn’t refuse me, would you?”

“Just a marriage?”

Lin Xun’s eyebrow twitched slightly… “Do you know what exactly you are saying?”

“I know…”

She Qiqi wore that nonchalant smile.

“Alright, alright, don’t be so nervous. It’s like I’m going to eat you or something.

Then I’ll tell you.

Your marriage to me is indeed just a fake marriage between the two of us, and it is truly required for some of my schemes.

However, this isn’t just for my sake.

Let me put it this way: I promised Que Yu one thing, which is to prevent her from marrying the Crown Prince.

As long as you and I marry, the Crown Prince will no longer be able to marry Que Yu.”

Lin Xun was even more confused: “Is there any necessary connection between the two?”

She Qiqi smiled slightly:

“To others, there is no necessary connection, but to me, it is quite different.

Furthermore, this matter is not only related to Que Yu.

Lin Xun, do you believe me?

If you marry me, Chu Yaoyao’s situation will be much better than it is now.”

She Qiqi stepped forward and gently straightened Lin Xun’s collar.

“How about it? Are you willing?

You don’t need to overthink anything.

If you are unwilling, you can just refuse. I can’t force you anyway.

As for whether I’ll lose face or anything then? That’s not really a concern.

On the contrary, they will only feel more confusion and fear.

Because no matter what I do, even if I sneeze, they will see profound meaning in it.

But honestly, where do I find the time to think so much every day?”

Lin Xun looked directly into She Qiqi’s eyes.

He truly couldn’t figure out what She Qiqi was thinking before.

But if what she said was true.

Leaving aside Que Yu, if Chu Yaoyao’s situation could become better than it is now.

Then it was just a fake marriage, and he didn’t mind too much.

Furthermore, Lin Xun refused to believe that something happening in the Demon Race World could spread to the Myriad Laws World.

“Fine, I agree to this matter… But if you go around saying or doing anything reckless again, you know my bottom line.”

“Of course…”

She Qiqi gently smoothed Lin Xun’s hair, then turned and walked into the room.

“Trust me, you definitely won’t regret it.”

She Qiqi’s words drifted slowly through the courtyard from behind him.

The next day, as if the entire Ten Thousand Demon Country feared She Qiqi might go back on her word, the entire country began preparing for her wedding.

Who could have imagined? In less than a day, countless invitations had already been sent to all the Vassal States of the Ten Thousand Demon Country.

In the Imperial Capital of the Ten Thousand Demon Country, every shop and street was already decorated with lanterns and colored streamers.

This would be the greatest joyous event in the Ten Thousand Demon Country for several hundred years… Meanwhile, tens of thousands of miles away from the Imperial Capital of the Ten Thousand Demon Country, in Xuanfeng City.

Inside the Xuanfeng City Lord’s Residence, a young woman was looking at the intelligence reports she had organized.

Looking at report after report covering various aspects, the young woman rubbed her eyes.

This young woman was Chu Yaoyao, who had returned to the Demon Race World ten thousand years ago… From initially gathering the Remnants of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Clan’s Royal Family to later raising an army.

After continuous efforts and struggles, the young woman had finally reached this point.

And now, as her power grew, the number of matters the young woman had to handle also increased.

Not only were there external factors, but internal issues had also arisen.

Chu Yaoyao had to personally deal with all these matters.

At this moment, Chu Yaoyao realized how difficult it had been for her Older Sister to forcibly maintain the overall situation when the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Clan was on the brink of collapse.

Chu Yaoyao, who had followed her Older Sister since childhood, constantly imitated her sister’s methods and approaches when dealing with problems.

But Chu Yaoyao also knew that she wasn’t her sister, nor could she truly possess the same decisive methods as her sister.

Yet, Chu Yaoyao knew even more clearly that she couldn’t give up… And now, having reached this stage, Chu Yaoyao absolutely could not abandon it.

“Master… Master, please take a rest…”

A Maidservant beside Chu Yaoyao advised her with concern.

“It’s alright. The issue of military provisions is the most urgent matter right now, and it needs to be resolved as quickly as possible.”

Chu Yaoyao smiled and shook her head.

“Huan’er, please go pour me a cup of tea…”

“Yes…”

The Maidservant curtsied and then withdrew.

Just as the Maidservant walked out of the door, another Maidservant quickly entered.

“Master, there is urgent news from the Imperial Capital of the Ten Thousand Demon Country.”

The Maidservant knelt on one knee before Chu Yaoyao, breathing heavily.

“Hm? What news?”

“According to reports from the Ten Thousand Demon Country’s spies, the Seventh Princess of the Ten Thousand Demon Country will hold a wedding one month from now.”

“She Qiqi?”

Hearing this news, Chu Yaoyao’s mind instantly went blank; she couldn’t quite believe the news was true.

“Who is her Husband?”

“His name seems to be Lin Pei, and he comes from… the Myriad Laws World…”