C243 Withdrawal of marriage (2/2)
”Your Majesty is waiting for you, my lord. Please come in, I will take my leave.”
The guard brought Long Tianhao and the others to a place that resembled a study room, then left.
Long Tianhao did not hesitate, and comforted the nervous Qi Ya, then walked in.
Upon entering the study, Long Tianhao saw a person seated at a table in the depths of the study. It was the Ice Blue Empire's Emperor that he had met before.
It seemed to be saying something to the emperor, but looking at the hatred on his face, it must be against Long Tianhao.
”Long Tianhao greets your majesty.”
”This lowly one pays his respects to Your Majesty.”
Long Tianhao walked into the study and slightly bowed towards the Emperor who was seated. As for the others who were surprised by Feng Baiyu, they all knelt down.
”Long Tianhao, Feng Baiyu, you have such guts, to not kneel when you see his majesty.”
Seeing that Long Tianhao and Feng Baiyu did not kneel down, the Ninth Prince immediately stood up and shouted.
”Oh, His Majesty didn't say anything. It's your turn to say anything.”
Long Tianhao simply did not give the Ninth Prince any face at all. Even if it was in front of the Emperor, it was still the same, his dignity as Long Tianhao was not so easily insulted by others. Although this Emperor was noble, there was a voice in Long Tianhao's heart that prevented him from bowing and kneeling to anyone.
”Let's not talk about it anymore, you can all skip the formalities.”
The emperor looked to be around fifty years old, he knew Long Tianhao's identity, so he did not mind, and allowed everyone to stand up to speak.
”Thank you, your majesty.”
”My beloved Dragon Lady, I just heard from my royal son that you two kidnapped him. What happened?”
”Your Majesty, that was just a misunderstanding. This subject and the rest do not wish to have any conflicts with the Ninth Prince. In fact, we have come here today to request that Your Majesty cancel the engagement between Qi Ya and the Ninth Prince.”
”Oh? ”Why is that?”
”Qi Ya doesn't even like the Ninth Prince. If we forcefully tie them together, it would be unfair to her, and she wouldn't be able to obtain happiness.”
”You're lying, it was clearly you who hooked up with this slut. You want to be together with her, and deceive my royal father?”
The Ninth Prince's face was completely red as he roared at Long Tianhao.
”Your Highness Ninth Prince, please behave yourself. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite. Your Majesty, I admit that I like Qi Ya and we are truly in love. I hope that Your Majesty can grant my wish.”
”You must know that this matter concerns the dignity of our royal family. I cannot agree to this matter.”
Hearing Long Tianhao's words, the emperor's face did not look too good either. He did not expect that Long Tianhao was actually looking for him to end the engagement, this sort of matter was related to the dignity of the imperial family, how could he agree to it.
”Your Majesty, are you sure you don't want to consider it?”
A trace of unhappiness appeared on Long Tianhao's face as well. He didn't think that since he could say anything, he wouldn't be polite either.
”There's no need to discuss this matter. I won't bother with you guys for abducting the ninth prince. All of you can leave now.”
On this matter, the emperor's attitude was exceptionally resolute, which made Long Tianhao very dissatisfied.
”Your Majesty, if you are truly unwilling, then I may have to take Qi Ya and leave the Ice Blue Empire.”
”You are simply too audacious. Do you really think that I don't dare to punish you?”
Your Majesty, this is a last resort. Your Majesty, don't forget, the three academies' principals are all my teachers, and the continent's top alchemist and refiner are all my teachers.
”You dare threaten me?”
”I dare not, I am just asking for Your Majesty's permission. If Your Majesty agrees, I can guarantee that in the future, if the empire needs me again, I will not hesitate to help. Moreover, I think my teachers will also help me.”
Long Tianhao also did not want to force the Emperor into a corner, hence he released his enticement.
”This …”
Hearing Long Tianhao's words, the emperor couldn't help but ponder for a moment, but he didn't say anything clearly.
”That's right, my Dragon Clan and Tianhao have a shallow friendship, and his business is our business. As long as he requests for our help, we will not decline.”
Seeing that the emperor was still hesitating, Feng Baiyu timely stood out and once again threw out an enormous temptation, which was related to Dragon Clan. This was something that everyone yearned for day and night, and even this kind of large empire was still filled with fear towards Dragon Clan.
”You are from the Dragon Clan?”
This time, the emperor was truly shocked. Everything else was fine, but the Dragon Clan was the strongest race on the continent, so no one dared to anger them.
”What is it? ”Don't you believe me?”
Feng Baiyu smiled. His body shook, and a dragon aura as vast as the sea burst out from his body, making everyone present unable to breathe. Their eyes were filled with fear, but of course, Long Tianhao wasn't one of them.
The moment Feng Baiyu's aura appeared, it disappeared, and everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
”Do you believe it now?”
”Hehe, so you are a esteemed guest of Dragon Clan. I am disrespectful, but since Dragon Clan and the Dragon Emperor are so friendly, then I will naturally agree to your request. I will immediately decree it, cancel the engagement, and then grant the marriage to the Dragon Emperor and Qi Ya. What do you say?”
The emperor confirmed Feng Baiyu's identity and immediately became more courteous to Long Tianhao and the others.
Long Tianhao couldn't help but sigh. After all this time, Feng Baiyu's identity was still the most useful thing to him, if he had known this would happen, he would have done it right from the start.
”Royal father, you can't do this, I don't agree.”
This was because the Ninth Prince had come out to cause trouble. Long Tianhao really wanted to teach him a lesson in his heart.
”Enough, my son, what do you look like? ”Go back and meditate, reflect on it.”
The Emperor saw the unsightly expression on the Ninth Prince's face and shouted angrily.
”But, Imperial Father …”
”Go down, don't tell me you won't even listen to my words?”
The Ninth Prince originally wanted to say something, but was cut off by the Emperor's angry shout. He could only shut his mouth, give Long Tianhao a venomous look, and ran out full of hatred.
”Thank you, your majesty.”
”The Dragon's Daughter is one of the pillars of the country. You can go back now. The imperial edict will be out very soon. You just wait for the wedding I will give you.”
”Thank you, Your Majesty.” Thank you, Your Majesty.
Long Tianhao bowed to the emperor, then led everyone out, while Feng Baiyu also smiled at the emperor, nodded, and followed him out.
”Okay, the matter has been successfully resolved. Bai Yu thanks you for your help this time. Let's go back and wait for news.”
”Tianhao, didn't you call me here because of this idea? Furthermore, we are all good brothers, is there a need to thank me? ”
”Feng Baiyu, you actually lied to me. If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I won't forgive you.”
Rui Li who was at the side roared loudly at Feng Baiyu.
”Um, darling, give me some face, I'll definitely give you a proper explanation when I get back.”
”That's more like it.”
”Hehe, that's enough. Everyone should leave the Imperial City first, go to Qi Ya's home, meet Qi Ya's parents, and wait for the Emperor's orders.”
Long Tianhao also revealed a smile, then called everyone to leave the imperial city, and rushed back to Qi Ya's home. If he was going to leave now, he should at least meet his future father-in-law and mother-in-law, leaving behind a good influence would be good too.