Chapter 675: Chapter 658 Which Divine Wants to Give it a Try
To the others of the Cui Family, the Family Head seed to be having a good private conversation with King Zhao, but the sudden claim of feeling unwell and needing soone else to host the lunch indicated that the talks may have broken down—otherwise, such a breach in hospitality would not exist.
Logically speaking, such rudeness should have incited King Zhao to leave in a huff, but to everyone’s surprise, he stayed happily and even allowed soone else to take over the hosting duties.
Because he wanted to marry Yangyang…
So people felt that the man was so desperate for a beautiful woman that he tossed aside even the basic dignity, perhaps even risking his life…
But speaking of Yangyang, she really is beautiful now… Previously, she could only be described as cute and delicate, short and flat, appealing to a certain taste, but now she’s grown taller and truly stands slender and graceful, her facial features blossoming. The cuteness isn’t entirely gone, and it has been joined by a vivacious energy that makes it impossible to look away.
It’s said that King Zhao and Tang Wanzhuang have a complicated relationship, which ans he likes mature and elegant won. So how could he have previously liked Yangyang before she matured? Is he not picky at all, pleased by any pretty face? Oh well, so are we, so no harm done.
If not for the engagent with this man, matchmakers would probably be knocking down the Cui Family’s door for Yangyang, but now no one dares.
In most people’s eyes, Yangyang is still a highly valuable asset… Initially, arranging a marriage with Zhao Changhe seed wise because of his potential and the likelihood of him being the Crown Prince—an investnt that would pay off. But now? If relationships were to sour, continuing to marry her off as originally intended would be such a waste, a loss of an opportunity to ally with another high-quality power.
However, no worries—as long as he dies, everything will return to its proper course.
Cui Wenwei is Cui Wenjing’s own younger brother… closer than the once-relationship between Cui Wenjue and Wenjing, always Wenjing’s staunch right-hand man. With Wenjing severely injured and on the brink of death, being cared for in Qinghe, and his children fighting in Puyang, there was no turbulence in the Cui Family—all thanks to Wenwei, who took over the work, deeply concerned for his brother’s health and fervent in upholding his authority, showing no signs of betrayal or aspirations to take his place.
This is an advantage of an Aristocratic Family over ordinary Sects—true shared prosperity or loss. The strength of the Cui Family is the source of power for all its mbers, and Wenjing’s prestige is also Wenwei’s security. At such a critical juncture, protecting a Heavenly List Family Head is more aningful than any internal strife. In other Sects, hearts might have already scattered, but in the Cui Family, unity is even stronger.
But after the event, Wenjing’s behavior was nonetheless slightly disappointing to the Cui Family.
The Cui Family is not unconnected to the Capital… From what could be gathered from people like Lu Jianzhang, it was almost certain that the new Imperial order would continue Xia Longyuan’s policies… Understandable, as no sovereign power would want an Aristocratic Family hamstringing them as before. Longyuan had risked his life to dismantle the foundation of the families, would his successor turn back the clock and shackle themselves? Almost impossible.
Thus, the choice would not be this New Han, but to establish a new Imperial court dominated by the Aristocratic Families. If necessary, Patriarch Cui could declare independence. Xia Chichi’s decree was first received by the Cui Family, and they paid it no heed, instead actively reconciling with the recently combated Wang Family.
On the surface, Wenjing appeared to be reconciling with the Wang Family while also preparing the necessary defenses against the Capital City, signaling a firm decision. However, the Cui people could see that Wenjing had not burned all bridges… Otherwise, the real move should have been taking advantage of their proximity and the Four Symbols Sect’s unstable footing, delaying Huangfu Shaozong’s return to the city, and even ambushing and taking control of the military, while moving to take over the Capital City himself.
Failing to take this step ant losing the initiative.
Wenjing was not one to delay and miss opportunities over sentintalities; if he hadn’t acted, it could only an he didn’t wish to do so. From this alone, one could see that Wenjing’s heart leaned more toward Zhao Changhe. While making military preparations, he was actually waiting for Changhe to offer his promise.
Why favor Zhao Changhe so much? Could it be just because of the marriage contract with Yangyang or his life-saving action, leading to undue expectations for this son-in-law?
Most of the Cui Family couldn’t understand it, and Wenwei, even less so. To him, this seed like emotional decision-making, sothing that should never have happened to Wenjing… The conditions offered by another God Demon envoy were beyond what New Han could offer, leaving no room for hesitation.
Furthermore… the power of God Demons was too strong… Opposing the new Han based on the Four Symbols Sect felt manageable, but facing the God Demon was t with suffocating pressure, a re glance enough to break any will to resist.
The choice of whom to support was obvious, wasn’t it?
The Family Head hesitated and showed undue bias because of personal feelings, so we ca to help him decide. Zhao Changhe himself was quite fond of cutting off the master’s choices by killing envoys; this tactic was highly effective. Couldn’t it be used on himself?
To think the envoy would be him; he must fancy himself invincible in this world.
All the more a permanent solution.
“King Zhao gracing us with your presence, the Cui Family has not greeted you from afar, which is quite rude… Now that King Zhao’s status has changed, one should send notice beforehand, so we can prepare…” Cui Wenwei cordially welcod Zhao Changhe, leading the way to the banquet hall.
“Roughing it out in the wilderness, I never saw myself as a king,” Zhao Changhe said with a hint of aning, “Zhao will never play the king.”
Cui Wenwei replied with a smile, “About being a king… actually, you don’t necessarily have to be capable. As long as you are one, then you beco one.”
“What I an is, I’ll abolish this royal title myself in the future.”
Cui Wenwei paused, his steps halting as he entered the hall. Silence enveloped the room as nurous Cui Family retainers gaped in astonishnt.
Zhao Changhe chuckled, “I have no desire to rule over anyone, nor do I wish to leave any privileges for my children.”
Cui Wenwei said, “King Zhao jests. After battling through life and death many tis on your journey, surely it wasn’t just for fun?”
“To break open this cage-like world, to ascend above the Nine Heavens, to seize the sun and moon, to pluck the stars, to witness how vast this universe is.” Zhao Changhe made his way to the seat of honor and, without waiting for the host to speak, seated himself, “If my descendants aspire to achieve worldly deeds, that’s fine. What I need to leave them isn’t so noble title, but a clear and prosperous world.”
The dozens in the room were dumbstruck, speechless for a long while.
This statent was rather pretentious… but if the man making it was Zhao Changhe, it strangely felt completely fitting.
He was, after all, the sa sort of man as Xia Longyuan, not concerned with worldly affairs. But the second half of that sentint was not Xia Longyuan; that must be Tang Wanju…
Cui Wenwei forced a smile, “King Zhao’s ambitions are grandiose, far beyond what we ordinary mortals can comprehend. Co, let toast to King Zhao.”
Zhao Changhe picked up the wine cup before him, weighed it as he looked at it for a mont with a half-smile, “What would happen if I were to smash this cup to the ground?”
Cui Wenwei said with a smile, “King Zhao is joking. There are no axe-wielding soldiers that could handle King Zhao; why would you trouble yourself?”
“That’s not necessarily true. After all, in the reports of the Chaotic World Book, I am still in the Second Layer Secret Treasure, ranked in the Earth List. Soone in the Earth List position still can’t withstand a siege, especially if there’s another strong contender not far off in rankings… He Lei t his end that way.” Zhao Changhe’s smile was warm, “Old fellow He Lei died early, but his lesson will forever remain in people’s hearts.”
Cui Wenwei’s smile began to falter as Zhao Changhe kept returning to this topic; he could only force out, “How can King Zhao compare to an ordinary Second Layer Secret Treasure? Your Highness is a God Slayer… ”
“Indeed, my Second Layer Secret Treasure status can slay gods; perhaps in people’s eyes, I’m just taking advantage. But I am eager to see what effects I can achieve if I reach the Third Layer Secret Treasure,” Zhao Changhe lifted his cup and emptied it in one gulp, “Dragon Sparrow remade, Star River newly forged, neither has tasted blood. Which Divine wishes to test?”
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PS: Just transitioning, don’t rush. Seeking monthly ticket, whimper whimper whimper~
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