Chapter 126: What? The Ex Has Become the Sister-in-Law?
Swish—
Suddenly, Dai Mubai raised his head and looked at Dai Weis and Li Hu in disbelief. He couldn't believe his ears.
What did he just hear? The Star Luo royal family has abolished the heir selection system, and now the princes live in harmony?
Didn't that mean he and Dai Weis no longer had to fight to the death? He could live? This was like going from hell to heaven—what a miracle!
"B-Big Brother... Is this imperial edict real? Did Father... really abolish the heir selection method?"
Dai Mubai asked with a trembling voice, his excitement surging as he stared intently at Dai Weis.
Even though he didn't think Dai Weis would fake an imperial edict, he needed to hear it confirmed.
"Yes," Dai Weis replied. "I knew you wouldn't believe it easily, so I came all the way to the Star Luo Empire to explain it to you personally."
"Father and Grandfather have now become Titled Douluo. With that kind of power, they can protect their descendants without needing us to kill each other."
"Also, Father and Mother miss you a lot. They hope you can go back to visit them when you have time."
Swish—
After these words, not only Dai Mubai, but everyone else present was stunned.
Titled Douluo?!
Even the Star Luo Empire had Titled Douluo now, and they were Dai Mubai's father and grandfather…
"My father became a Titled Douluo? I'm the son of a Titled Douluo?" Dai Mubai murmured in a daze, overwhelmed with excitement.
Awesome! His father was a Titled Douluo! His grandfather too! Who would dare mess with him now, huh?
Oscar and Ma Hongjun were also elated.
Boss Dai's father was a Titled Douluo. And they were Boss Dai's brothers. Just wait—no one would dare look down on them again!
Even Tang San looked at Dai Mubai with envy. He didn't know his own father, Tang Hao, was a Titled Douluo yet—so right now, he could only envy Dai Mubai for having a powerful father.
Dai Mubai stood up, his face relaxed and smiling.
"Brother, congratulations on becoming crown prince. I'll definitely go back to visit Father and Mother."
"Mubai, there's no need to rush," Dai Weis stopped him and continued, "Father said you're free to stay at Shrek Academy if you want to keep spending time with your friends."
"You can also return with me to the Star Luo Royal Academy. He won't interfere with your choice. Also, I brought another imperial edict... about you and Zhu Zhuqing. Decide after you hear it."
With that, Dai Weis handed another scroll to Li Hu.
"Uncle Li, read it."
"Yes, sir."
Li Hu opened the scroll and read aloud:
> "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:
As the third prince Dai Mubai fled the country, and at the request of the retired emperor and queen, the engagement between the third prince and Zhu Zhuqing, second daughter of the Zhu family, shall be annulled.
At the same time, Zhu Zhuyun, eldest daughter of the Zhu family, and Zhu Zhuqing, second daughter of the Zhu family, are both to be conferred the title of Crown Princess of the Star Luo Empire. When the second daughter, Zhu Zhuqing, turns eighteen, all three will be officially wed. Let no mistake be made.
The third prince Dai Mubai's new fiancée shall be chosen upon his return to the Empire.
Thus it is decreed!"
Boom!
Dai Mubai felt like he'd been struck by lightning. He looked at Zhu Zhuqing behind Dai Weis in shock.
She was wearing a tight black outfit. Her long hair fluttered in the breeze, and despite her age, her body was already... astonishing.
Her pretty face, fair skin, and long, slender legs drew all eyes. Her waist sash trailed behind like a cat's tail. She looked just like a kitten—who could resist such a girl?
Gulp.
Dai Mubai swallowed. That was once his fiancée... and now she was going to be his sister-in-law?
He was going to have to call his ex... sister-in-law? What kind of twisted drama was this?
He looked at Dai Weis with a look of grievance.
"Brother, this is too much! You even stole your brother's girl? If the house is destroyed, we can rebuild... but this?!"
Seeing Dai Mubai's thoughts, Dai Weis shrugged with a helpless expression.
"Don't blame me, little brother. This is what Grandpa and Mother wanted. If you have a problem, take it up with them."
He casually invoked Dai Tianxing and Zhu Yaqin's names, leaving Dai Mubai completely speechless.
Aside from Dai Weis, the person Dai Mubai feared most was his own mother, Zhu Yaqin. Even if he had ten lives, he wouldn't dare throw a tantrum in front of her.
Seeing Dai Mubai fall silent, Dai Weis smirked.
"Oh yeah, Mubai... You probably didn't know. Last night, your two sisters-in-law and I stayed in the room next to yours."
"I must say—you were really something. Two hours straight. And with a pair of twins, no less. Brother, you really know how to enjoy life."
As soon as he heard that, Dai Mubai's face darkened and he looked anxiously at Zhu Zhuqing.
Sure enough, Zhu Zhuqing was glaring at him coldly, eyes full of disgust.
Dai Mubai instantly understood: there was no hope left. From now on, Zhu Zhuqing could only be his sister-in-law.
Still, Dai Mubai was quite pleased overall. Even though his fiancée had been taken by his older brother and his head was practically green with envy, he had at least saved his life—and no one could bully him now.
And once he returned to the Star Luo Empire, his father would pick a new fiancée for him. For a romantic like Dai Mubai, staying alive was the most important thing.
If the green hills remain, there will always be firewood.
As long as he survived, with his background, what woman couldn't he find?
As for Zhu Zhuqing? Farewell. On to the next!
"Well, Mubai, have you decided? Will you return to the Empire with me, or stay here at Shrek Academy?"
Dai Mubai thought for a moment, then smiled.
"Brother, I've made up my mind. I want to stay at Shrek Academy. My friends are here—I can't abandon them."
While that was partly true, his deeper reason was that he feared Dai Weis. Back at the Empire, if Dai Weis made things difficult for him, nobody would dare stop it.
The edict said the princes should get along—but with Dai Weis's power and position, he could suppress him however he wanted, and no one would dare speak out.
Rather than go back and risk being sidelined, it was better to stay at Shrek Academy, where life was peaceful.
Even Dai Weis was surprised that his little brother feared him so deeply.
Still, seeing that Dai Mubai had made a decision, he nodded.
"Alright. I respect your choice. I'll stay in Heaven Dou City for a while. If you change your mind, just come to the hotel. I'm sure you know where it is."
After saying that, Dai Weis turned and left.
Shrek Academy, meanwhile, broke into celebration! Especially Flender, that money-grubbing old fox, who praised Dai Mubai to the heavens.
The son of a Titled Douluo... If marketed well, that's a gold mine!
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