Not long after — Jia Xingtian entered with Princess Yao Ye at his side.
Everyone bowed:
"Respect to the Royal Guardian!"
"Respect to the Princess!"
"Rise."
Jia Xingtian raised his hand calmly.
"I called everyone here today to announce something important."
He paused ... gaze sweeping across the room.
"Everyone should be familiar with the Miteer Family's young genius ..... Ye Chen, Young Master of the Miteer Clan and future leader of Yunlan Sect?"
The hall erupted with whispers.
"Is today's meeting about him?"
"He's been causing quite a stir lately. Just married Nalan Yanran, and now rumors say he's preparing for another marriage!"
"The royal family and Yunlan Sect have never gotten along. Could this be an attempt to suppress him?"
Miteer Tengshan's face darkened.
So… Ye Chen really might be in danger… Is the Royal Guardian going to announce his death?
Nalan Jie also frowned deeply — Ye Chen was now his grandson-in-law and had even cured his deadly poisoned wound.
And Princess Yao Ye — who already disliked Ye Chen — secretly smirked.
Grandfather must have killed that little menace already.
This must be the announcement of his 'accidental death' followed by a warning to the Miteer Clan.
But then...
Princess Yao Ye suddenly stood up and spoke with a bright, elegant smile:
"Royal Grandfather, Ye Chen is a rare genius .....one the Empire has not seen in decades!"
Her regal red dress, perfect figure, and noble aura drew every eye.
Even Jia Xingtian showed a satisfied grin.
"Oh~ seems you favor Ye Chen quite a bit?"
She nodded gracefully.
"To reach Dou Grandmaster before turning sixteen… how can I not admire such a talent?"
"You are right."
Jia Xingtian stroked his beard happily. "Ye Chen's future is limitless!"
Miteer Tengshan's fists tightened.
What the hell are these two playing at?!
They kept praising Ye Chen ..... yet Tengshan felt only bitterness.
If he's dead… what use is praising him now?
Then — Jia Xingtian's next words shocked the entire palace.
"Since Princess Yao Ye holds such admiration for him… I feel reassured."
He stood proudly and announced:
"I declare today — Princess Yao Ye shall marry Ye Chen! And after their marriage, Ye Chen will become Imperial Consort and inherit the throne ... ruling the Empire!"
"WHAT?!"
The hall exploded instantly—
"This must be a joke! Letting an outsider inherit the Empire?!"
"If true — the Empire will belong to the Miteer Clan!"
"Ye Chen's status would become unreachable!"
Shock. Envy. Panic.
Nalan Jie's jaw dropped ... but inside, relief and disbelief mixed wildly.
Miteer Tengshan nearly stumbled.
Royal power handed directly to Ye Chen?! What kind of insane twist is this?
Princess Yao Ye's eyes widened in horror.
"But… but… isn't Ye Chen already— dead?!"
"Am I expected to marry—"
"Silence!"
Jia Xingtian's roaring command shook the hall like thunder.
His unleashed aura .... that of a peak Dou Emperor — crushed all noise into terrified silence.
Yao Ye froze, trembling, tears swelling.
Jia Xingtian declared firmly:
"The wedding of Princess Yao Ye and Ye Chen will be held on the same day he weds Ya Fei! The decision is final .....court dismissed!"
Nobles fled out in chaos ... unsure whether to cheer or cry.
Yao Ye remained, voice trembling:
"Grandfather… please… I don't want to marry him! You always said I would be the future Empress— I will work hard! Please take it back!"
"If you refuse, I will simply marry Yao Yue to Ye Chen instead. One of you will wed him — and the throne must belong to Ye Chen."
"No! Not Yao Yue!"
Yao Ye fell into tears completely.
The News Spreads Like Fire
By the next day — the entire empire knew.
"The Princess is marrying Ye Chen?!"
"And he's inheriting the throne?!"
"He's unstoppable now!"
Even Yunlan Sect disciples celebrated in excitement.
Yun Yun — Worried and Suspicious
Inside Yunlan Sect's main hall, Sect Leader Yun Yun frowned deeply.
"Why would the royal family suddenly marry off the Princess to Ye Chen? And even give him the Empire?"
She clenched her jade-like hand.
"That brat… he said he was going to obtain the Purple Crystal Pill back then. Instead— he causes a hurricane of marriages!"
A trace of worry surfaced in her eyes.
"I must go check myself."
With a flash of silver light — she flew toward the Imperial Capital.
Ye Chen — Returning With Ya Fei
Days later, Ye Chen finally returned to the Imperial Capital — holding Ya Fei in his arms as they flew.
Under her gaze, the glorious Imperial City looked even more majestic than before.
"To think… I'm really back here…"
Years ago, she fled here to escape a forced marriage — building her life alone in Wu Tan City.
Ye Chen hugged her waist gently.
"Sister Ya Fei, no one in this empire can ever force you into anything again."
Warmth filled her heart. She smiled softly.
"If you say it… I believe it."
Silver wings flashed.....
In an instant, they vanished into a luxurious grand estate.
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