114: A marriage decreed upon the beautiful woman Chu Yuelian

Qin Wushang returned to Wangyou Inn when the night was already deep, but the inn was brightly lit.

As soon as he entered, he saw Chu Yuer pacing in the hall with a middle-aged man wearing a python robe.

Chu Yuer's face was filled with obvious anxiety and worry.

"Young Master!"

The moment Qin Wushang appeared, Chu Yuer's beautiful eyes lit up, and she immediately walked up to him.

She grabbed his sleeve with concern and looked him up and down.

"Young Master! You've finally returned! How is it?"

"Are you alright? Did that old bastard Chu Tianhai give you any trouble?"

Qin Wushang shook his head and smiled slightly. "I'm fine, Revered Master has her own judgment."

His gaze then fell on the middle-aged man!

This person's face was somewhat similar to Chu Yuer's, and his brows carried the heroic Aura of a battlefield general, without losing the elegance of royalty.

Chu Yuer quickly introduced, "Young Master, this is my father, the Heavenly Martial King of Great Chu."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wushang straightened his expression, cupped his hands, bowed, and performed a standard greeting for a Junior: "Junior Qin Wushang greets the Heavenly Martial King."

Heavenly Martial King Chu Tianwu looked at Qin Wushang with burning eyes, examining him from head to toe, and the more he looked, the more pleased he became.

The appreciation and satisfaction in his eyes grew stronger, and he couldn't help but clap his hands and praise, "Good! Good! Good! Truly a man of outstanding talent and extraordinary bearing!"

"Worthy of being the young Prodigy who has spread his name across the Desolate Heaven Domain and caused a stir in all directions! Yuer's eye for people is indeed good!"

He changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of gravity: "Just now, Chu Tianhai stormed into the imperial palace aggressively, and immediately after, you came out of the palace. What is Her Majesty the Empress's attitude towards this matter?"

This was what he wanted to know!

If Chu Yuehua's attitude was bad, no matter how much of a Prodigy the person in front of him was, he would have to consider whether to rope him in.

Qin Wushang's expression was calm, and he said indifferently: "Your Highness, rest assured, it's not really a big problem."

"After all, I am Her Majesty the Empress's Personal Disciple, so Her Majesty will naturally protect me."

"Although King Tianhai was angry, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of Revered Master, so he could only leave in shame and anger!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianwu snorted coldly, his tone filled with undisguised disgust: "Hmph! His son, Chu Qinglin, was already a famous playboy in the imperial capital, relying on his status to do whatever he wanted. He deserved to die!"

"It saves him from continuing to tarnish the reputation of our Great Chu royal Family!"

Qin Wushang sighed and said.

"I originally had no intention of taking his life, but he was aggressive, wanted to put me to death, and even insulted those around me, so I had no choice but to strike harder."

Chu Yuer also said indignantly from the side: "Exactly!"

"Knowing that this Wangyou Inn is the Young Master's property and bears my name, he actually dared to come and cause trouble. He simply doesn't put me and my father in his eyes!"

She paused, as if she remembered something, and added.

"By the way, Young Master, I found out that Chu Qinglin has been very close to Murong Yan of the Murong Family recently. I'm afraid her instigation played a part in him coming to cause trouble this time."

Chu Tianwu frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "The Murong Family... is indeed a trouble."

"Their Family has deep-rooted influence in the court, and there are even three Old Ancestors of the Saint Realm sitting in the clan. Their strength cannot be underestimated."

A sharp glint flashed in Qin Wushang's eyes, and he said confidently.

"In the battles of the younger generation, I am invincible. If they want to play, I will accompany them to the end."

"Good! Such spirit! Young people should have this kind of sharpness! This kind of backbone!"

Chu Tianwu praised loudly, appreciating Qin Wushang even more.

Just then—

"Whoosh—!"

A brilliant golden light cut through the night sky, instantly passing through the doors and windows of Wangyou Inn, and hovered in the middle of the hall.

The golden light dissipated, the Void Realm rippled slightly, and a bright yellow imperial edict slowly unfolded.

This imperial edict was not a physical object, but condensed from pure imperial Dragon Qi and Divine Thought!

This was the method of Her Majesty the Empress, Chu Yuehua!

The content of the imperial edict was clearly reflected in everyone's eyes:

By the will of Heaven, Her Majesty the Empress decrees:

My Personal Disciple, Qin Wushang, has outstanding talent and upright character. The Princess of the Tianwu Royal Estate, Chu Yuer, is gentle, virtuous, and intelligent.

Now, I specially bestow a marriage upon the two. Chu Yuer is betrothed to Qin Wushang as a concubine. I hope you two will be of one heart and one mind, helping and encouraging each other. This is the decree!

The content of the imperial edict was simple and direct; it was actually a bestowed marriage!

And it clearly specified that Chu Yuer was to be a concubine to Qin Wushang, not the primary wife!

Chu Tianwu was stunned for a moment, then a look of wild joy appeared on his face, somewhat excited!

He was just worrying about how to open his mouth to bind his daughter to Qin Wushang, this Prodigy with infinite potential. He didn't expect Her Majesty the Empress to be so understanding and issue an imperial edict directly!

Sister is still that same sister!

She doesn't treat him poorly!

He immediately bowed and shouted towards the direction of the imperial palace.

"Subject, Chu Tianwu, thanks Her Majesty for the imperial grace!"

The imperial edict turned into specks of golden light and dissipated into the air, and then resounded throughout the entire Great Chu Empire.

Seeing this, Qin Wushang appropriately showed some embarrassment and surprise, and said to Chu Tianwu: "Heavenly Martial King, look at this... isn't Revered Master's imperial edict a bit too reckless?"

Chu Tianwu was in a great mood at this moment and laughed heartily.

"Hahaha! Kid, still calling me Heavenly Martial King? Now, what should you call me?"

Qin Wushang immediately realized, followed the trend and changed his address, bowed and said: "Yes, this son-in-law greets Father-in-law."

"Hahaha! Good, good, good! Her Majesty is not being reckless, this is imperial grace! Don't go around saying otherwise!"

Chu Yuer on the side already had a flushed face, like a ripe apple.

She looked at Qin Wushang shyly and also called out to Chu Tianwu in a voice like a mosquito: "Father..."

Chu Tianwu looked at the couple in front of him, the more he looked, the more satisfied he became, and laughed: "Good! Good! It is Yuer's blessing to be betrothed to you."

"Your talent and potential are limitless in the future. It is not burying her for her to be your concubine!"

"I am very relieved!"

Qin Wushang said respectfully: "Thank you, Father-in-law, for your blessing."

Chu Tianwu restrained his smile and said seriously: "Alright, since Her Majesty has personally bestowed the marriage upon you and Yuer, her intention must be for the upcoming Struggle of the Great Families!"

"Do you understand what the Struggle of the Great Families is?"

Qin Wushang nodded: "I have heard Revered Master and others mention it, I understand quite a bit."

Chu Tianwu sighed, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness and expectation: "Sigh, my branch of the Family doesn't have a thriving population, and there are few descendants with outstanding talent, and most are still young."

"Her Majesty's move is intended to support my branch to resist the pressure from Prince Tianhai's Residence and other forces."

"Since that is the case, I must not let down Her Majesty's expectations!"

He looked at Qin Wushang with burning eyes: "Tomorrow, our Chu Clan will hold a gathering for the younger generation at our ancestral land. In essence, it is also to discuss and preliminarily select candidates to participate in the Struggle of the Great Families."

"At that time, you will go with Yuer as her fiancé!"

Qin Wushang cupped his hands, his tone firm: "Father-in-law, rest assured, this son-in-law will definitely arrive on time."

Chu Tianwu nodded with satisfaction: "Good! Then I won't disturb you two lovebirds."

He gave Chu Yuer a meaningful look, gave her a signal, and then set off to leave Wangyou Inn.

Once Chu Tianwu left, the blush on Chu Yuer's face had not yet faded, and she looked at Qin Wushang, somewhat at a loss.

She whispered: "That... Young Master... now, what should we do?"

Qin Wushang looked at her shy appearance, smiled slightly, reached out and gently hugged her slender waist, and said: "Since it is a marriage bestowed by Her Majesty, then accept it calmly."

"Yuer, you have to change your address from now on."

Chu Yuer nestled in his arms, her voice like a thin thread.

"Mm... Hus... Husband."

After a moment of intimacy, Qin Wushang thought of Ye Hongfu and Lin Ziyao, and asked: "Yuer, when you came, did you see my Senior Sister and the others?"

Chu Yuer looked up and replied: "I saw them."

"Miss Lin left shortly after you entered the palace, saying she had to return to her residence to prepare for matters related to the Struggle of the Great Families."

"As for Senior Sister Ye, she left a letter for you and then also left."

As she spoke, she took out a sealed letter!

Qin Wushang opened the envelope, and inside was the handwriting of Ye Hongfu's familiar, sharp penmanship:

"Junior Brother, seeing this letter is like seeing me."

"Regarding the matter in the palace, Senior Sister knew you would be able to turn danger into safety; Revered Master would never let you be wronged."

"The Struggle of the Great Families is imminent. This is an opportunity in the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm, which is crucial to your path of Dao. I hope you will grasp it and strive for victory with all your might."

"Senior Sister has had a sudden realization and needs to leave for a period of time to find something to verify my Sword Dao. Do not worry, we will meet again in the Secret Realm."

"Take care."

Qin Wushang was very surprised; he didn't expect Ye Hongfu to leave at this time.

...

The next day, Chu Clan ancestral land.

This was an ancient complex of buildings occupying a vast area, with a magnificent atmosphere.

Flying eaves and bucket arches, carved beams and painted pillars, permeated with a long history and majestic imperial Aura.

Today, it was exceptionally lively, and the outstanding members of the younger generation of the Chu Clan gathered from all directions.

There were many shadows on the square.

"Have you heard? That lecher Chu Qinglin is dead!"

"Yes! It is said that he was killed by Her Majesty the Empress's Personal Disciple!"

"Exactly! King Tianhai even caused a scene in the inner palace, and it is said that he was severely injured by Her Majesty in one blow."

"That bastard was used to bullying others, and he raped and killed many women. He deserved to die."

"Hehe! It is said that King Tianhai had it really bad! That Qin Wushang is a character, he had no issues at all, and was even bestowed a marriage by Her Majesty!"

The crowd around was discussing animatedly!

Hearing these words, Chu Qingtian's face turned gloomy, and the Five Elements Aura around him was obscure and uncertain.

His younger brother, Chu Qingyun, also had an unkind expression, his eyes scanning the entrance direction with gloomy malice.

"Qin Wushang!!!"

He gritted his teeth, wishing he could kill someone!

"Look! He's here! It's him! He should be Her Majesty the Empress's Personal Disciple, Qin Wushang!"

"Her Majesty bestowed a marriage upon him, letting Chu Yuer be his concubine. I didn't expect him to actually come here!"

When Qin Wushang and Chu Yuer appeared at the entrance of the ancestral land hand in hand, they instantly attracted everyone's attention!

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and two figures exploded out, erupting with sky-high killing intent.

"Qin Wushang!!!"

"Return my Third Brother's life!"

They rushed over, locking onto Qin Wushang, wishing they could swallow him whole.

Just then!

"Stop!"

A cold voice instantly resounded throughout the square.

As the voice fell, a graceful and luxurious figure walked slowly out of the inner hall, surrounded by a group of palace maids.

The person who came was a beautiful woman!

She looked to be only in her thirties, with skin as fair as snow, a stunning face, and five or six points of similarity to Her Majesty the Empress Chu Yuehua!

But her temperament was more gentle and plump, like a ripe peach, full of the charm of a mature woman.

She was wearing a luxurious smoky purple palace dress, with the hem trailing on the ground, outlining her plump and graceful curves, with a hint of restrained charm in her dignity.

It was a sight that could stir any man's heart!

The moment the beautiful woman appeared, Chu Qingtian and the other were unable to move, suspended in the low air.

They were imprisoned!

"Greetings, Grand Princess!"

Everyone bowed and shouted.

The person who came was the Grand Princess of Great Chu, Chu Yuehua's sister, Princess Chu Yuelian, who was also Chu Zhixia's mother.

Qin Wushang looked at her, examining her plump S-shaped figure from top to bottom, and couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

There was actually such a stunner in the world!

"Child! Aren't you going to greet your Third Aunt?"