Chapter 426: Chapter 287: Got Proposed To
When Ye Beiming was in a bad mood, he wouldnāt lash out like most people.
Due to his childhood years spent in the Cold Palace, he would more often choose to remain silent when displeased.
Long Huo had followed Ye Beiming for quite some time, and he could sense that his masterās mood was very foul at the moment.
"Everyone, leave," Ye Beiming, who was feeling irritable, ordered everyone around him to withdraw.
Dugu Xiu!
Red light tinged the grey pupils of Ye Beimingās eyes. Without any hesitation, he immediately went to the Wuxuan Wuji Hall.
In the Medicine Hall, Yun Sheng was frowning as she examined the remaining Demon Beast Amniotic Fluid Poison confiscated from Yun Cangxue.
She furrowed her brows in thought, apparently unaffected by Dugu Xiuās earlier marriage proposal.
Hearing footsteps, Yun Sheng didnāt even raise her head; she was very familiar with Ye Beimingās pace, and could tell it was him just by listening to his breathing.
"Dugu Xiu proposed at the Yun Residence?" The restless Ye Beiming felt calmer upon seeing Yun Sheng.
Yun Sheng, when fully focused, looked wonderful, unlike ordinary women who liked to use rouge and face powder.
Her neck was slender, a few strands of black hair fell along her cheeks into her clothes, and her long fingers flipped through the Medical Book.
Upon hearing Ye Beimingās question, Yun Sheng casually replied, "Hmm."
"You rejected him?" Ye Beiming unconsciously moved closer to Yun Sheng.
She had a unique scent about her, which irresistibly tickled his nose.
"Hmm." Yun Sheng didnāt pay attention to Ye Beimingās words; she had already looked through most of the Medical Book, and all the information indicated that there was only one way to completely neutralize the poison of the Demon Beast Amniotic Fluid, which was to find the Elvesā treasure, the Life Water.
"If I were to propose to you, would you agree?" Ye Beiming found himself unconsciously standing right beside Yun Sheng.
"Hmm." Yun Sheng habitually responded.
By the time she realized what had happened, a pleased smile had already spread across Ye Beimingās face.
Wait, what did she just say?
Did she just agree to something with Ye Huli?
"Then itās settled. Tomorrow, Iāll enter the Imperial Palace and ask my father the Emperor for a marriage blessing," Ye Beiming said, smiling brilliantly.
Yun Shengās face immediately flushed red.
"Ye Huli! You tricked me," she hadnāt clearly heard what he said earlier.
Yun Sheng admitted that, compared to the Dark Crown Prince, Ye Beiming was slightly better, just slightly indeed.
But essentially, they were the same.
This was evident just from seeing Chen Lianlianās infatuated look towards Ye Beiming.
Both were of the Royal Family, and in the future, both would have wives and concubines.
Essentially, there was no difference except that the Dark Crown Princeās harem might have a few more Concubines than Ye Beimingās.
"Little Wildcat, itās either me or Dugu Xiu; you can only choose one of us," Ye Beiming stretched out his arm and leisurely picked Yun Sheng up, nuzzling the tip of his nose against her neck.
Yun Sheng felt a chill run down her neck. Just as she was about to slap the other person, Ye Beiming reacted even faster, enveloping her hand in his.
His words left Yun Sheng stunned, not understanding what he meant.
What did he have to do with Dugu Xiu?
In the meantime, Ye Beiming had already gathered her petite body into his embrace, gently and persuasively saying, "Do you think Dugu Xiu would just let it go? What kind of person is he? The Crown Prince of Hou Qin, always haughty and arrogant. If his marriage proposal is rejected, he wonāt just give up. If Iām not mistaken, heāll propose again at the Imperial Palace tomorrow."
Yun Sheng had indeed refused the marriage, but that didnāt mean Dugu Xiu would give up.
In Great Zhou, most marriages were determined by a few paths: ordinary people mostly married according to their parentsā will and the matchmakerās words, but for the children of noble families, there was also the decree of the Emperor.
The words Yun Sheng used to refuse Dugu Xiu were actually theories from her modern perspective.
To most people in Wuji Continent, such ideas sounded utterly absurd.
"You mean if the Emperor of Great Zhou decrees the marriage, I have to marry?" Yun Shengās face showed her daze.
"A subject must die if the Emperor wishes, likewise, a concubine must marry if the Emperor commands. You might not have been acknowledged by your clan, but you are still part of the Yun Residence. If you refuse the marriage, with a single charge of defiance, Emperor Zhou could have the entire Yun Residence executed," continued Ye Beiming: "Dugu Xiu is unyielding and will surely request a marriage decree under the pretense of fostering good relations between the two nations. With Ye Chengtianās personality, he will certainly not refuse. Thus, willing or not, youāll have to marry."
After hearing this, Yun Sheng felt a heavy weight settle in her heart.
She had forgotten that this was not the modern era, where everything is based on the rule of law.
In Wuji Continent, there were not only powers but also imperial edicts.
She was no longer alone and destitute; she carried the blood of the Yun Residence, the obligations of the Sky Hunting Corps, and the goodwill of Xiao Ciāen Hall.
All these relations intertwined like a spider web ā a tug on one strand affected the whole web.
Seeing the frown form on Yun Shengās forehead, Ye Beiming felt a pang of heartache and gently massaged her brow with his long fingers.
Feeling the coolness of his skin, Yun Sheng looked up, her eyes meeting Ye Beimingās. She felt a slight stir in her heart, suddenly understanding the intention behind Ye Beimingās earlier marriage proposal.
The only way to stop Dugu Xiuās proposal at this moment was to beat him to it by securing a marriage agreement first.
If she were betrothed, even someone as forceful as Dugu Xiu would be helpless.
Not to mention, her prospective partner would be Ye Beiming, a fellow Prince.
Even if Ye Beiming were out of favor, he was still a Prince of Great Zhou, and Dugu Xiu would have no say over his intended.
As her frown eased, Ye Beiming saw Yun Shengās eyes clear up, understanding that someone as smart as she would have grasped his intention.
"Cough cough, Ye Beiming, are you truly willing to help me?" Yun Sheng saw her own reflection in Ye Beimingās grey eyes, and a small ripple touched her heart, a subtle feeling quietly taking root.
This was no small favor, but a matter that affected Ye Beimingās entire life.
"Of course, Iām willing. After all, I am your servant," Ye Beiming said, adoringly gazing at Yun Sheng while silently vowing that he was willing to take her as his wife, for a lifetime of togetherness.
"Then thereās no time to lose. Go propose at the Imperial Palace right now," Yun Shengās eyes sparkled.
She didnāt notice the pause when he echoed, "Now?" This time it was Ye Beiming who was taken aback.
"Yes, immediately. We must act before Dugu Xiu beats us to it. I would rather be engaged to you than him, the sooner the better," Yun Sheng couldnāt predict what madness that sick man, Dugu Xiu, might stir up next.
To avoid more problems as time passed, she urgently pressed Ye Beiming to propose at the palace.
The unusual expression that flickered across Ye Beimingās face as she readily agreed.
Ye Beiming smiled like someone who had triumphantly succeeded in a scheme.