126: Chapter 126 Reactions from all parties

"Duke Zhen, what about you? Do you have any other opinions?"

The Wei Emperor looked toward Duke Zhen again. Since the granddaughter of Duke Zhen, Chu Xiong, was among the ten people Qin Xiao requested, he intended to hear the opinion of this veteran official.

"This... this old subject believes... we should satisfy the requirements of Ximen Qing!"

Duke Zhen, Chu Xiong, remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking. Did he dare to refuse?

So many important court officials had already agreed and were all looking at him. If he refused and something went wrong, could he bear the responsibility?

Although he doted on this legitimate granddaughter, his Zhen Mansion had quite a number of clan members! There were twenty or thirty grandsons and granddaughters. How to choose—wasn't that obvious?

"Hmm, I understand. Prime Minister, you shall handle this matter, and everyone else must actively cooperate!"

Having listened to the opinions of several important officials in succession, and hearing no voices of opposition, the Wei Emperor sighed and spoke helplessly.

"Yes!"

Seeing that the Wei Emperor had agreed, the court officials in the hall all breathed a sigh of relief.

"As for the Third Princess..."

After hearing the Wei Emperor's arrangements, the Prime Minister asked with some hesitation. The others were fine, but this Third Princess was a bit troublesome to deal with.

"I will resolve the matter concerning the Third Princess..."

The Wei Emperor said in a deep voice, his face darkened.

Duke Zhen's Mansion.

As soon as Chu Xiong returned to the mansion, he summoned Chu Qingyue.

"Grandfather, are you looking for me?"

Chu Qingyue bowed to Chu Xiong and spoke softly, her voice cool and serene, sounding very pleasant.

"Qing Yue, you are here. Grandfather has something to tell you."

Chu Xiong looked at his granddaughter with a complex expression.

Standing there in white, she was cool and aloof, with a graceful figure, beautiful curves, and a stunning appearance. She even carried an aura of Immortal Qi, like a Fairy descending to the mortal realm.

It was no wonder she had been targeted by that Ximen Qing; how many people in the world would not like such a beauty?

"Grandfather, please speak!"

"You should know of Ximen Qing, right? He explicitly requested the ten people on the Zhenwu Academy Beauty Ranking to serve as his maids, and His Majesty has already agreed."

After remaining silent for a while, Chu Xiong spoke with a complex expression.

"What?"

After listening, Chu Qingyue was shocked. She naturally knew of this Ximen Qing her grandfather spoke of; he was a powerhouse in the Return to One Realm.

Within the next hundred years, Great Wei would be under his protection; he could be considered a figure who could cover the sky with one hand in Great Wei.

Rumors said this person was very lecherous, but she hadn't expected it to actually be true. He had only arrived in the capital not long ago and had already set his sights on her.

"Grandfather, your granddaughter is unwilling. Can you help me refuse?"

Chu Qingyue gripped her hands tightly, her body trembling slightly. The look in her eyes as she gazed at Chu Xiong was full of unwillingness and stubbornness.

"It cannot be refused. Never mind me, your grandfather, even His Majesty cannot refuse. His Majesty has already agreed, and even the Third Princess will be sent over together..."

"Once refused, all tens of thousands of people in our Duke Zhen's Mansion might die. Even if Ximen Qing doesn't do it himself, the imperial court and the royal family will take action against us."

Chu Xiong analyzed slowly. The current situation in Great Wei was not optimistic, so in order to curry favor with Ximen Qing...

Never mind asking for a few women, even if the request were more excessive, they would have to grit their teeth and agree.

"I understand, Grandfather..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyue fell silent, a sense of desolation rising in her heart. She wanted to resist, but if even the current emperor could not refuse, would her resistance be of any use?

"Sigh, it is Grandfather who has let you down. However, being a maid for Ximen Qing is not necessarily a bad thing. You have extraordinary talent and stunning beauty. If you can please him and gain his favor, you will certainly be able to obtain a large amount of resources. Even if you want to achieve a Breakthrough to the Yin Yang Realm, it should not be a difficult task."

Looking at the silent Chu Qingyue, Chu Xiong sighed softly, his heart filled with an indescribable complexity, and he comforted her in a low voice.

On the other side, in the imperial palace.

"Father, your daughter does not want to be a maid for that Ximen Qing. I beg you."

Wei Yanran pulled on the Wei Emperor's arm, shaking it incessantly.

The Wei Emperor looked at the acting coquettish Wei Yanran with great affection. He reached out and stroked her head, saying gently: "Yanran, do not make a scene. This matter has already been decided and cannot be changed."

Wei Yanran complained with dissatisfaction: "Father, you are the Emperor of our Great Wei, and I am, at any rate, your daughter, the Third Princess of Great Wei. How can I be a maid for that pervert Ximen Qing?"

Hearing Wei Yanran's audacious words, the Wei Emperor was immediately startled. One had to know that the person with the highest status in Great Wei right now was this Ximen Qing. If these words reached the other party's ears, he would likely be in for trouble.

Even if he was the Emperor of Great Wei, he could not bear it!

"Yanran, do not speak nonsense. In the future, do not say such things again. Otherwise, even your father cannot protect you. Also, there is no room for negotiation regarding this matter. Go back and prepare!"

The Wei Emperor's face darkened as he suppressed his anger and said sternly.

Seeing the Wei Emperor's face darken, Wei Yanran realized things were not looking good. However, as it concerned her lifelong future, she could only bite the bullet and say: "Father, your daughter is unwilling to go. I beg you!"

"Presumptuous! It seems I have spoiled you too much. This concerns the major affairs of the state; how can you refuse as you please..." The Wei Emperor reprimanded her angrily.

Although he doted on this daughter, since it concerned the state and the eternal foundation of Great Wei, he could only sacrifice her.

At the same time, the news of Qin Xiao demanding the ten Fairies of Zhenwu Academy from the imperial court was spread to the outside world.

It caused an uproar for a time.

Their pursuers all cursed Ximen Qing in their hearts.

They cursed him for being shameless and despicable, actually forcibly demanding their goddesses from the imperial court.

At the same time, they also cursed the imperial court, calling it incompetent, despicable, and shameless for agreeing to such a request.

Even worse, some even drew their swords and headed toward Ximen Mansion, wanting to seek justice for their goddesses.

However, these people were either captured by the imperial court or dragged back by their own elders and beaten up.

Zhenwu Academy.

Xu Buling hurried into a pavilion and said to the three of them, Xu Hongshang and the others: "Eldest Sister, Second Sister, Younger Sister, come with me quickly. Let's return to Ji Province. We cannot stay in this capital any longer."

"Buling, what is it? Did something happen?"

Seeing Xu Buling's anxious appearance, Xu Hongshang frowned and asked.

"There is no time to explain. Come with me quickly. We will talk while we walk."

Xu Buling did not answer; he grabbed them and rushed toward the outside of Zhenwu Academy.

By the time he received the news, the imperial court had already sent people to head here. If they were a step late, they might not be able to leave.

"That Ximen Qing demanded you all from the imperial court to be his maids, and the imperial court has already agreed. They are currently sending people here. If we don't leave now, it will be too late!"

Xu Buling brought the three of them, Xu Hongshang and the others, and while running toward the outside of Zhenwu Academy, he explained to the three of them.

He could not resist the decision made by the imperial court. Not wanting his elder and younger sisters to fall into the tiger's den, he could only take them and run.

"What?"

Upon hearing this, the three of them were also shocked, their faces turning pale with fright. Ximen Qing's lecherous nature was known to all in Great Wei, and he had actually set his sights on them, the sisters.