Chapter 295 Let's Cook Rice?
Both Long Ming and Jiang Wanxue were stunned when they heard Qin Shuang's proposal.
" His Majesty, I am afraid I can't accept to this proposal." Jiang Wanxue replied instantly.
" Why though? I believe your and Long Ming's relationship is pretty good?" Qin Shuang probed. " Not to mention, both of your bloodlines are powerful, like matching pieces of puzzle. I believe your children would have a chance to gain the Imperial Bloodline of Ancient True Qilin, or might even awake the ancestral bloodlines."
" An ancestral bloodline is no different than a powerful Heavenly Physique. And both our Four Seasons Valley and Holy Qilin Empire would get benefit from it."
" So, Daughter, You won't agree?" Qin Shuang chuckled. " Go ahead, present your reason for refusal."
" His Majesty..." Jiang Wanxue clenched her teeth.
" Father, I just...Can't! It feels weird."
" Hey, You shouldn't use phrases like that." Long Ming cut in. " It hurts my fragile heart, you know?"
" Shut up!"
Jiang Wanxue glared at Long Ming as her gaze returned to Qin Shuang. " Father, I understand your reason. But... I want to serve the Imperial Family and help Second Brother."
" Wanxue..."
Qin Shuang rubbed his forehead as he looked at Jiang Wanxue. " Hah, So you are finally willing to call me father, eh? What a lass."
" Anyway, I have already decided and I shall talk with Sect Master Xia Yuqing about this."
" Since you didn't give me a solid reason, I shall not change my decision. However, I am not in a hurry to marry you both." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
" So, Both of you, spend some time together like an engaged couple."
" Since His Majesty has willed, I shall obey it." Long Ming cupped his fist.
" I... I shall obey father." Jiang Wanxue sighed as she also cupped her fist and bowed.
" Both of you can leave now." As both Jiang Wanxue and Long Ming left, Qin Shuang chuckled.
" What do you think? He got a rather fascinating Blood Qilin Bloodlines."
" I never expected someone would refine the Blood Qilin Bloodline from the blood springs." An old man appeared beside Qin Shuang.
" Your Majesty's reasoning is right. Princess Qin and Long Ming's marriage can bring unexpected alliance to our empire."
" But, Aren't you being a bit hasty?"
" What hasty? It's not like they are some pure friends." Qin Shuang rolled his eyes. " I bet you have sensed that, right? It's not like Wanxue is completely against the marriage. She is just shy."
" Then, What about the Radiant Star Island? They..."
" Well..."
Long Ming became speechless when he heard that. But thinking about all the world histories, it didn't sound much weird at all.
" It caused a huge scandal back then. Not to mention, my mother got assassinated afterward " Brother Chen's mother took me in and raised me as a daughter. But when I grew up a bit, I went to the Jiang Clan and remained with my adoptive father."
" It must be kinda awkward, eh?" Long Ming asked with a soothing voice.
" It was very awkward at first." Jiang Wanxue sighed. " But gradually, the Jiang Family accepted me."
" I felt very guilty. So, I vowed to pay back my adoptive father and Jiang Family the honor they lost."
" I only want to make Second Brother the crown prince. After that, I shall journey to the central plains and seek my own path."
" Why not the Myriad Star Ocean or the Ring of the Thousand Islands?" Long Ming asked in a curious voice.
" Why should I?" Jiang Wanxue rolled her eyes. " I want to stay away from the Qin Family's affairs, not to be entangled in it."
As they entered the room, Long Ming pulled out his Heavenly Urn of Frozen Flames.
" Wine?"
" I shall have some tea." Jiang Wanxue was going to call a maid, but she was stopped by Long Ming.
" Say no more. I have something for you." Long Ming chuckled as he produced a small wooden box.
When he opened that, a faint yet calming aroma drifted out from it.
" These are...tea leaves?" Jiang Wanxue was stunned. " What kind of tea leaves are they?"
" Not fake."
" ... "
Jiang Wanxue clenched her fist as she glared at Long Ming. " Can you stop reminding me about that incident for once?"
" Hehe, Alright." Long Ming chuckled. " This is Purple Sunlight Spirit Tea leaves. It's more than ten millennia old."
" Then, let me prepare some tea for my fiance?" Long Ming chuckled as he brought the cups and teapot.
" Bah...We aren't engaged yet."
Jiang Wanxue blushed as she scowled at Long Ming.
" Anyway, We have to be careful in the Sky Fountain Palace. Because, opening our ancestral vault shall determine who is going to be the Crown Prince." Jiang Wanxue spoke in a serious tone.
" Why? What are you hiding there?" Long Ming asked in a curious voice.
" Before answering that, Let me tell you the history of the Qin Family." Jiang Wanxue sighed.