Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Endurance, Marriage Alliance?

Northern Domain Imperial City.

With a cry of alarm, the Guard Leader wanted to deliver the news immediately.

However, even before he could meet the Emperor, he was stopped by the Eldest Prince, who was also the current Crown Prince, Wang Xing.

Wang Xing, dressed in a luxurious black python robe with embroidered gold, coupled with the demeanor he had cultivated over the years, commanded a certain majesty with his mere presence.

Compared with the fifth Prince, he was like heaven and earth apart.

“Did the person die in Qingzhou?”

Stopping the Guard Leader, he asked in a flat tone.

“Replying to Your Highness.”

“It was not Qingzhou, it was Wuzhou!”

Facing the Crown Prince, who currently had the best chance to succeed the throne, the Guard Leader, even with a higher realm, responded with utmost respect.

“Wuzhou!?”

“Understood, you may leave now, there’s no need to spread the word about this matter for the time being.”

Wang Xing’s brow furrowed, and he waved the man away, then proceeded unhurriedly toward the Emperor’s bedchamber.

Even though the death of a Prince was a major event, the Guard Leader didn’t dare disobey and could only retreat in silence, instructing his subordinates to keep a tight lid on the matter.

Soon, Wang Xing had already arrived at the Northern Domain Emperor’s chamber.

After receiving permission, he entered the palace and first performed a respectful salute.

Only then did he speak, “Father Emperor, the fifth brother has had an accident.”

Inside the palace, the sturdy figure of the Emperor was just discernible through a thin screen, wearing only a white undergarment.

Hearing the news, the Northern Domain Emperor showed no surprise.

“Was it your doing?” came a voice neither pleased nor angry but filled with supreme authority.

“Your son’s men only left the Imperial Palace today.”

“It must have been the actions of the Gu Family. The Life Plate indicates the death occurred in Wuzhou…”

“Should your son ask the Shadow Guard to meticulously investigate for any clues?”

Wang Xing reported in full detail.

The Emperor did not care about the death of his fifth son, and neither did he.

The fate of that fellow had been sealed the day he was sent to the Heavenly Cold Sect—to become a disposable piece.

It was merely a matter of whether his death had value.

Even the attempt to find an opportunity to kill him in Qingzhou had been carried out with the tacit approval of the Emperor.

“I heard that an old fellow in the Gu Family is not faring well.”

“Is this information accurate?”

The Northern Domain Emperor did not dwell further on Wang Yu’s matter but pondered for a moment before asking what he really cared about.

“Eighty percent sure.”

“That person from the Gu Family who couldn’t cultivate now has Sky-controlling Realm cultivation.”

“If it weren’t for a transfer of power, it would be absolutely impossible.”

As the Crown Prince and someone who also oversaw the Imperial Family’s Shadow Guard, Wang Xing had the most reliable intelligence. @@novelbin@@

Already having verified the situation soon after receiving the message from Wang Yu,

even regarding the Gu Family… he also had his own informants. It was difficult to control the direct lineage, but for the Gu Family’s servants, a little incentive or threat was usually sufficient to make them act as messengers.

“Do you think, has the Heavenly Cold Sect and the Gu Family already become aware of something?”

“This time the Gu family’s heir marries the young girl from the Heavenly Cold Sect… Once she becomes the Sect Saintess, would that not be the same as forming an alliance through marriage?”

The Northern Domain Emperor said, somewhat displeased.

“This… your son dare not be certain.”

“But I don’t dismiss the possibility. The Gu Family may be taking advantage of their Ancestor’s impending death to raise a successor from the direct lineage and secure a marriage with the Heavenly Cold Sect Saintess.”

“So it seems, even without that trump card, we can still hold our ground in Qingzhou,” Wang Xing said, frowning as he voiced his opinion.

“But even if the Heavenly Cold Sect and the Gu Family join forces, they surely won’t be able to thwart your ambitions, Father. The unification of the Northern Domain is heaven’s will—the direction the people’s hearts are headed!” Fearing his words might displease the Emperor, he quickly and eagerly flattered him.

“Fool…”

“If those two powers were truly to unite, for us, the Northern Domain Imperial Family, to take them down, we would have to damage our foundations seriously, retaining barely thirty percent of our vitality!”

“Yue’er must not be so young anymore, right?” A displeased voice came from behind the gauze curtain, and before Wang Xing had the chance to kneel and beg for forgiveness, the topic abruptly turned to the youngest princess of the Imperial Family.

“She just celebrated her eighteenth birthday a few days ago.”

“Little Sister’s talent is not inferior to mine. She has reached the mid-stage of the Reach Profound Realm and seems to be attempting a breakthrough to the late stage recently.” As he answered, he began to guess the Emperor’s intention!

“Hmm, arrange for Yue’er to attend the Gu Family’s wedding ceremony. Bring more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.”

“Let it be decreed that she will choose a Desirable Husband from the Gu Family at their marriage ceremony.”

“We can dispense with the tedious ceremonial rites. If the Gu Family has no objections, she can stay directly with them.”

“You know what else to do. You may go.”

Indeed, the Emperor’s words confirmed his guess! Since the Heavenly Cold Sect intended to form an alliance with the Gu Family through marriage, the Imperial Family would also get involved.

And by the way… With Yue’er in the Gu Family, she could keep an eye on the situation. The moment the old man from the Gu Family fell, it would be their opportunity.

But before that, the Imperial Family would need to continue to endure for a few more years—at least until that old monster was dead, lest he lash out in his dying throes.

According to the Imperial Family’s intelligence over the years, there were only two or three people like the old monsters from the Gu Family and the Heavenly Cold Sect.

The death of one would have a huge impact on them!

It would tip the scales of victory!

“Understood, your son will take his leave.” Wang Xing respectfully saluted and left without delay, heading straight for Little Sister’s Princess Mansion.

The guards at the entrance bowed and made way when they saw the arrival of the Crown Prince.

Without any hindrance, he directly proceeded to the rear garden of the Princess Mansion.

Knowing his little sister, she spent her days either in seclusion practicing cultivation or researching Divine Skills in the back garden.

As expected, at that moment in the garden, a graceful figure was effortlessly weaving and dodging between several guards, leaving faint white marks on vital spots with her wooden sword.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince!” The sudden arrival of the Crown Prince made the guards quickly kneel on one knee to salute.

Yue’er also called out in surprise, “Big Brother,” and then, with a light tap of her toes, she came right before him.

Her appearance was akin to an adorable porcelain doll, but her figure did not match her cute face—the lithe waist, along with her soft curves that even Liu Qingqing couldn’t match; if Gu Changge saw her, he’d surely exclaim, ‘My goodness, such a baby face with… *cough cough*!”

“Big Brother, are you here to provide new guards for Little Sister?” “Their abilities can’t keep up anymore.” Yue’er asked with a narrowed, smiling gaze.

“You may all leave,” Wang Xing said to the guards, dismissing them casually. After the guards had left, he then turned to his little sister with a smile.

“Or… maybe Big Brother can spar with me?” “Lately I’ve been feeling like I’ve hit a bottleneck in understanding my Divine Skills…” Yue’er said excitedly.

“Enough, I’m here today with an imperial edict from our Father,” Wang Xing said with a bit of gravity.

Hearing that there was an imperial edict, she immediately did not dare to be impudent any longer and knelt down respectfully to listen.

“Father’s imperial edict: an arranged marriage to the Gu Family, wishing for the Gu Family and the Imperial Family to maintain a good relationship for generations.”

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