Chapter 28 (1/2)

A major breakthrough happens in chapter 28 of Lost You Forever and it’s not on the romance front. Zhuan Xu’s quest for the Xuan Yuan throne reaches a pretty startling decisive point and how it goes down is completely unexpected for everyone involved other than the still wily as a fox Yellow Emperor. One wonders if the formerly ambitious and demanding Yellow Emperor has somehow grown soft in his dotage, but it’s more like he’s come to see his legacy and his dreams from a different perspective. It’s sad to think that so much of the tragedy in Once Promised could have been averted if the Yellow Emperor had picked his succession with the same wisdom and resignation as he did today, but at least he did learn the hard lesson from losing so many of his beloved sons and daughter sacrificed to his empire-building expansion. He really did so much for the world and now it’s time to see if his successor can build upon his dreams and head towards another era of merging the G.o.dly kingdoms under one rule.

On the Xiao Yao romance woes, her options are narrowing from two nearly perfect but utterly unattainable guys (at this point) to an arranged marriage that might fit all her practical needs but sounds as exciting as staring at paint dry. She’s a girl who is so scared and scarred from childhood ident.i.ty and abandonment issues that her qualifications as a spouse is simply that he is never unfaithful to her. Granted she does have three men who love her more than that, but timing and issues stymie each of them. Jing would have done that and given her so much more in terms of companions.h.i.+p and romance. If Xiang Liu could get off his “I’m going down in flames with the Sheng Nong resistance army self-sacrificing high horse” he could give her everything Jing could and the pleasures of exploring the world together. Sadly a girl like Xiao Yao who deserves so much might end up settling for so little in terms of emotional fulfillment.

Chapter 28 – Yard Full of Spring Air, Worry at the Corner Wall:

The Yellow Emperor came to survey the Middle Plains and tradition required him to ascend Sheng Nong Mountain to pray to the Great Emperor Pan Gu, Fu Yi, Nu Wa, and the former Flame Emperors. Even two hundred years ago when he came and was almost a.s.sa.s.sinated, he still ascended Sheng Nong Mountain to hold a prayer ceremony before returning to Xuan Yuan Mountain. But this time he remained in Zhe Province and still hadn’t ascended Sheng Nong Mountain.

The Yellow Emperor staying for a day was yet another day the denizens of the Middle Plains lived in anxiety.

The Yellow Emperor finally scheduled a day for the prayer ceremony and announced he was going up to Zhi Jin Summit on Sheng Nong Mountain. But he didn’t hand the planning for this matter to Zhuan Xu who was on top of Sheng Nong Mountain and instead had Cang Lin handle it.

Because of the answers given by Cang Lin and Zhuan Xu last time, Cang Lin was certain he was the next Emperor.

One day Xiao Yao got Xing Yue’s invitation to visit Little Zhu Rong’s residence.

Since the Yellow Emperor came to the Middle Plains, Xing Yue never left home and never met with Zhuan Xu, so this time she proactively extended an invitation was a clear sigh to Xiao Yao that she had to go.

Xiao Yao arrived at the residence and Xing Yue brought her to a secret room where Feng Long was already inside.

Xing Yue smiled “I’ll go prepare the snacks, Gege you chat with Xiao Yao first.”

Xiao Yao was confused since she thought it was Xing Yue who wanted to talk to her, who knew it was Feng Long.

After Xing Yue left, Xiao Yao asked “You mysteriously called me here to talk about what?”

Feng Long grabbed his head and blushed, stammering for a bit while Xiao Yao smiled at him. He poured a bowl of wine and downed it before saying “Xiao Yao, marry me!”

“What?” Xiao Yao was dumbstruck.

Feng Long got the question out and could now talk freely “What do you think of us getting married?”

Xiao Yao felt her head spinning “You know Jing and I…..you are Jing’s best friend and good brother and you don’t mind?”

“What’s to mind? Everyone wants a good thing and I’m just sad he got you first. But he doesn’t have the fate to keep you and become your husband. I don’t like to beat around the bush so before asking you I already told him that I wanted to marry you. I said that if you agreed to marry me, I will treasure you and hope he can end all lingering feelings for you. You will only be his best friend’s wife from then now.”

“What did he say?”

“He said nothing but I can tell he’s distraught. But if you agree then I believe he will give us his blessing.”

Xiao Yao smiled and poured herself a bowl of wine to drink “Feng Long, why do you want to marry me?”

“You are pretty, have a fun personality, and can drink with me.”

Xiao Yao smiled “Those three reasons you can find with a prost.i.tute at a brothel who does it all better than me.”

Feng Long laughed and shook his head “You…..you really are something! Saying stuff like that!”

“Then tell me your real reasons.”

“Those reasons are real, but there are indeed additional reasons. Zhuan Xu needs my help now and if I want to help him I need to become clan leader. But the clan elders think I am immature and rebellious so they are forcing my grandfather to teach me for tens more years. If I want to be clan leader immediately, I need to have a reason for the clan elders not to oppose me anymore, and there can be no better reason than you.”

“You want to marry me solely to help my Gege?”

Feng Long sighed “You really want to strip all the skin off me layer by layer! Fine, I also need you. I need you now to help me become clan leader, I need you later to cement my alliance with Zhuan Xu. Alliances can be formed for various reasons but none are as strong as a marital bond. You are the only granddaughter of the Yellow Emperor and the Silk G.o.ddess Empress Lei Zhu as well as Zhuan Xu’s only little sister cousin. If I marry you, it means so much more and you can figure the rest out yourself.”

Xiao Yao said “It can also mean more trouble. Years ago the Grand Madam didn’t approve of me because she didn’t like the trouble I brought. I remember you Four Great Clans have a rule not to get involved in politics.”

Feng Long laughed “Xiao Yao, do I look like someone who abides by clan rules? If you are afraid my grandfather will object, I can a.s.sure you that he’s no Grand Madam. The Chi Sui clan is the head of the Four Great Clans and thousands of years ago Her highness Lei Zhu even borrowed soldiers from us! Without the Chi Sui clan’s a.s.sistance, there might not be a Xuan Yuan Kingdom today! If I want to marry you, my grandfather will be ecstatic!”

“Did you discuss terms with Zhuan Xu about marrying me?”

“I did and he told me that if I wanted to marry you, I need to swear that you will be the only woman in my life. He asked me to think carefully about it.” Feng Long pointed to himself “You’ve known me for tens of years, you ought to have some idea of my personality. I’m not all that interested in fun with the ladies and even if I play around it’s when the occasion requires it. If I marry you, I don’t mind my friends thinking I’m a wuss who is scared of my wife and won’t dare dawdle with other ladies. If you marry me, I will only have you in my life. I can’t promise to be all that tender and considerate, but I will do my utmost to be good to you.”

Xiao Yao finished her bowl of wine and sat there in silence saying nothing.

Feng Long poured her another bowl “I know I can’t match up to Jing and you won’t truly love me. But I really am most suited for you. We’re equal in family background, as long as you are willing both families will be happy to give us their blessings. You’re the best in terms of looks and personality but I’m not all that bad either. At least standing beside it, we will only be envied and no one will think a glorious flower is stuck in a pile of manure.”

Xiao Yao took a sip and spit out her wine in laughter. Feng Long took the bowl from her and handed her a handkerchief.

Feng Long said “Truthfully, even having these two reasons is hard enough in this world. There is no guarantee we won’t face conflict ahead but at least we will always be on the same side. We will both forever support Zhuan Xu so we won’t have the chance for a huge problem to arise between us. I know women want romance to be pure but sometimes you can think that all these unpure reasons are the invisible threads that bind us together tightly. It might even be stronger and tighter than pure romance. At least you know that I will never leave you! Because to betray you is to betray Zhuan Xu!”

Xiao Yao took the wine bowl back “Now I know why my Gege sends you to convince others to support him.”

Feng Long said “It’s not the same, sometimes I bulls.h.i.+t with them, but everything I just said to you is the truth.”

Xiao Yao said “This is so sudden and marriage is a once in a lifetime big decision. Let me think it over and I can’t answer you right away.”

Feng Long was happy “You didn’t reject me which means I still have a chance. Xiao Yao, I promise I will be really good to you!”

Xiao Yao was a bit sheepish “This feels rather weird, when people discuss marriage the girl always shyly hides in the back. Yet we’re talking openly like a business transaction.”

Feng Ling said “That’s why we’re made for each other! Honestly, I used to really not want to get married. But marrying you makes me feel like no matter what happens, we can sit down and calmly discuss it. Now I think having a wife is pretty swell. Sometimes we can even drink together and talk.”

Xiao Yao drank the wine and said nothing.

Feng Long kept Xiao Yao company and nibbled on some snacks before saying “I have matters to handle so need to be off first.”

Xiao Yao was used to it “No worries, go take care of your things.”

Feng Long got up to leave but seemed reluctant to go, he turned back to stare in entreaty “I really hope you agree.”

Xiao Yao nodded her head “I know, I will give you an answer soon.”

Feng Long tried hard to smile “But still no worries, we can still be friends regardless.”

After Feng Long left, Xing Yue invited Xiao Yao outside to have tea. The two sat on the pallet and Xing Yue brewed a cup of tea for Xiao Yao.

Xing Yue asked “How is Zhuan Xu these days?”

Xiao Yao replied “i can’t say he’s good but he appears the same as always. Sometimes after dinner he’ll take Shu Hui for a walk around the caves.”

Xing Yue said “If you really want to help Zhuan Xu, you need to marry my Gege.”

Xiao Yao stifled her smile and said nothing. If Xing Yue really wanted to help Zhuan Xu, why didn’t she marry him first?

Xing Yue brewed the tea and said “Initially with my Gege and I speaking for Zhuan Xu, we had already gotten the Six Big Families to agree to support him. But then the Cheng family and the Gong family had a conflict with Zhuan Xu over your attempted a.s.sa.s.sination. Other than Mu Fei, there was another man and woman, the woman was the fiancee of the Gong family eldest son and the man was the fiancee of the Cheng family daughter. My Gege and I tried to persuade Zhuan Xu to let those two live but he refused and killed them both thus leaving a feud with the Gong and Cheng families. The Gong son has tried in crazy ways to take vengeance plus there are many people in the Middle Plains harboring ill will towards Xuan Yuan. They don’t dare kill the Yellow Emperor so instead turn their target to Zhuan Xu. It started getting more and more dangerous so we needed to subdue them all. That is why Zhuan Xu chose to marry the Tan family daughter.”

The water boiled and Xing Yue placed the tea inside and then poured a cup for Xiao Yao “Even though Zhuan Xu marrying the Tan daughter wasn’t solely because of you, it still has some reason to do with you.”

Xiao Yao accepted the tea “I know how my Gege treats me so there is no need to convince me. I’m also not the type to know that my Gege did something for me and I’ll immediately go do something in return.”

Xing Yue smiled “I just thought you ought to know about this.”

Xing Yue picked up her cup and stared at her tea “One time I was talking to my Mom and she said a woman would encounter two types of men in her life. One is like fire and the other is like water. When we are young we want fire to burn us up. But in the end most women choose to live a long time with water, calm and placid, forever flowing. My Gege is not your fire to ignite your heart, but he ought to be able to be your water, calmly accompanying you until you are both old.”

Xiao Yao asked “Is my Gege your fire or water?”

Xing Yue replied “Xiao Yao, I’m not like my mother. She was the only daughter of the Chi Sui clan leader, raised in care and protection and she had the luxury of falling in love based on her heart. As for me…..I grew up in Xuan Yuan Castle like a n.o.ble but in the eyes of the Xuan Yuan n.o.bles I was the descendant of the losing tribe. I was but a hostage used to keep my dad and grandfather in line. Do you know what it feels like to be a hostage?”

Xiao Yao stared and said nothing.

Xing Yue smiled “My mom thought I knew nothing and used all sorts of excuses for why we couldn’t live with my dad. But she never knew that the kids never kept secrets and they would repeat all the horrible things the adults said back to me. If the Yellow Emperor gave me an honor at a banquet, they would say afterwards that it was to keep my dad from rebelling. They said that if my dad rebelled, the Yellow Emperor would dice me into a thousand pieces. Do you know what being diced into a thousand pieces is like?”

Xing Yue laughed and shook her head “Do you know that for a period of time, I would pray for something before I fell asleep? I prayed my dad would never rebel because I didn’t want to be diced into a thousand pieces and have my heart and guts scooped out.”

Xing Yue’s voice was hard and she lowered her head to drink her tea and Xiao Yao followed suit.

After some time, Xing Yue lifted her head “I know you think I’m very calculating and sometimes even my Gege loses patience with me. But I can’t be like Ah Nian. In Xuan Yuan Castle I already vowed that I would never live like that again. I will stand above all on the highest spot.”

Xiao Yao said “Xing Yue, you don’t need to explain to me. This is between you and Zhuan Xu and he never blamed you.”

“He….he really said that?”

“Zhuan Xu was abandoned to Gao Xing to grow up for two hundred years. He knows it’s hard to stay alive and now I know he was likely understanding your reasons and doesn’t blame you one bit.”

Xing Yue drank her tea and said “No matter what it was like growing up in Xuan Yuan Castle, on the surface I still need people to respect me because I am the descendant of the Sheng Nong tribe. I have my pride and if Zhuan Xu wants to marry me, he needs to give me the grandest wedding ceremony. It’s not because I want it, it’s because this is what the Xuan Yuan tribe needs to give to the Sheng Nong tribe. Xiao Yao, do you understand? I am not just me, I represent the entire Sheng Nong tribe. I represent a tribe that lost in battle, I represent all the families of the Middle Plains, to bring pride and honor to the losing side! You can marry in a simple ceremony and no one will say anything because you are backed by the ill.u.s.trious Gao Xing Kingdom so people will consider it your being carefree. But I can’t, if I have a simple wedding ceremony the world will consider it tied to our defeat and shame.”

Xiao Yao sincerely said “I didn’t understand before but I do now, and I’m sure Zhuan Xu understands even more than me.”

Xing Yue was a bit sheepish “I was only trying to persuade you to marry my Gege, not sure how talk turned to me.”

Xiao Yao laughed “It’s been awhile since we chatted like this, it’s great!”

Xing Yue said “When you were with Jing gege, I always knew you guys would break up. I can understand how Yi Yang feels because we both desire something far above us. She will never let him go and you can’t scheme over her. I tried hinting to you a few times but you appeared not to understand.”

Xiao Yao said “It’s all in the past now, no need to bring it up.”

Xing Yue said “Compared to Jing gege, it’s my Gege who is actually better suited for you.”

Xiao Yao smiled “Feng Long said a lot and I will sincerely consider his proposal.”

Xiao Yao looked at her empty cup and the waning light “I need to get back.”

Xing Yue said “I’ll walk you out.”

As they arrived at the cloud carriage Xing Yue added “Xiao Yao, everyone knows how close you are with Zhuan Xu. Your husband will have to also support him. My Gege’s position is very unique, he is Little Zhu Rong’s son but has the Chi Sui last name. If you marry him, you are the daughter-in-law of the Chi Sui clan, but you have to call Little Zhu Rong dad. If you and my Gege get married, I believe the Yellow Emperor will reconsider his choice of successor.”

Xiao Yao said “I will really consider it.”

Xing Yue urged “You need to hurry, time is of the essence!”

Xiao Yao carried the heavy pressure and boarded the cloud carriage. Returning to Zhi Jin Palace, Xiao Yao washed up and changed into a comfortable outfit and took a walk.

She told Xing Yue that she would consider it but she actually already made up her mind. She just needed to convince herself that her decision was for herself.

She arrived at a mulberry tree and remembered how she used to pick the leaves in the morning to bring it to the wooden hut to wash Jing’s hair in the afternoon. The tree was still here but the person was long gone.

Xiao Yao plucked two leaves and held it in her hand and silently continued on. She arrived at the edge of the cliff and could see in the distance Cao Ao Peak but it was covered in clouds.

She remembered in the wooden hut and the nights she didn’t want to waste sleeping so even if she yawned she still grabbed Jing to keep talking about whatever and it just made her happy.

The wooden hut was likely still there but the person who kept her company to talk was now a father.

Xiao Yao ripped the mulberry leaf in her hand into shreds and opened her hands to let it float away in the wind. The wind carried it into the air towards the clouds.

There was still the scent lingering in her hands and Xiao Yao stared at her palm: With Feng Long she would never rise early to get mulberry leaves; they would never just wash each other’s hair; she would never talk all night not wanting to waste the time on sleep because even if she wanted to talk Feng Long wouldn’t be interested in listening; if something happened they would talk openly and calmly, and if nothing happened then Feng Long would likely not be home a lot so when he was home he would be tired and wanted to rest; likely she would never lose her temper with Feng Long and the two of them would treat each other respectfully.

Actually it wasn’t that bad, if she had a problem she could discuss it with him; most of the time she would have a lot of freedom to plant a herb garden in the residence and open her own medical clinic since Feng Long hated rules so wouldn’t mind if his wife was a healer; when Feng Long came home they would have dinner and if he was out then she would eat alone.

If they had a child then she would be busy since she vowed to make her child her most important person after being abandoned by her mom. She would do everything for that little one so that whenever the little thing thought of mom it would be the sweetest memory of how good of a mom she was.

As the child grew up she and Feng Long would grow older.

Xiao Yao smiled, it really was like what her grandfather said, to pick a suitable person to grow old with wasn’t all that hard.

The sound of familiar footsteps reached her and Zhuan Xu sat down “What did Xing Yue say to you that you’re hiding here alone thinking?”

“She explained why she couldn’t marry you now and asked me to tell you so that you don’t blame her. I told her you really didn’t blame her and she said…..”

Zhuan Xu smiled “No need to explain, I already understand what she said.”

Xiao Yao sighed, Zhuan Xu could understand because he didn’t place hope and trust with Xing Yue hence he wasn’t disappointed. Xing Yue didn’t understand that she had lost the one chance she had to gain Zhuan Xu’s genuine trust and she would never get another chance again. But perhaps Xing Yue didn’t care, like she said, she wasn’t her mother so she didn’t care about romance.

Zhuan Xu said “Xing Yue couldn’t have called you just to explain that reason, what else did you guys talk about?”

“I saw Feng Long.”

“Did he ask you to pa.s.s word to me?”

Xiao Yao smiled and shook her head “He wanted to talk to me.”

Zhuan Xu’s smile froze on his face and Xiao Yao said “He proposed to me.”

Zhuan Xu silently stared at the rolling clouds in the distance and saw that it was covering Cao Ao Peak. No wonder Xiao Yao would be sitting here.

Xiao Yao stared at Zhuan Xu but couldn’t figure out what was on his mind “Gege, do you think I should marry Feng Long?”

“Do you want to marry Feng Long?”

“He vowed to have only me as his woman for his entire life. And promised to be good to me. I’ve known him for tens of years and know his personality. We can be friends and it can’t be hard to be respectful married couple.”

Zhuan Xu was still silent and said nothing and it wasn’t impossible to read what he was thinking.

Xiao Yao was perplexed “Gege, didn’t you ask me to give him a chance in the past?”

“Giving him a chance to pursue you and allowing you to marry him are two completely separate things.”

“You don’t want me to marry him?”

Zhuan Xu nodded his head, and then shook his head.

“What are you thinking, Gege?”

Zhuan Xu took a deep breath and smiled “I’m not thinking anything, this is just so sudden that I’m a bit muddled.”

“I’m muddled, too. In the beginning I was ready to just reject him but he was so sincere and I listen to his persuasion and thought about it and realized he made a lot of sense.”

“What did he say?”

“Stuff complimenting me and tooting himself! He said I was pretty with a nice personality and he can drink and talk with me. He said he wasn’t that bad either. Oh, and he said that we were well-matched and if we got married then everyone would bless us and things would work out.”

“Just that? He didn’t mention me?”

Xiao Yao smiled “He did but I don’t remember what specifically. Just stuff like you are his good friend and would be happy to see me with him.”

Zhuan Xu stared at Xiao Yao who suddenly felt transparent but kept up the pretense and asked “What are you trying to find out?”

Zhuan Xu said “I don’t want you to marry him because of me.”

“No way, of course I won’t! Feng Long is most suited for me because of our backgrounds and our personalities. It all matches.”

“Do you even care about that stuff? Do you want this yourself?”

Xiao Yao said “I really want you and dad to approve and bless me. Plus it’s important that he said that I would be his only woman in his life and be good to me. Gege, in the vast wilderness can I even find another guy better suited for me?”

Zhuan Xu said nothing and after a moment he laughed “There can’t be another guy more suited. Later on he will be my right hand man and you will be even closer to me. It’s easy for me to see you and if anything happened then I can take care of you. With me there, he can’t dare not be good to you!”

Zhuan Xu was sighing and laughing as if he figured something happy out “There really isn’t a better suited guy than him!”

Xiao Yao stood up and stared out at the cloud sea and took a deep breath. She finally made up her mind. She turned to face Zhuan Xu with her back to Cao Ao Peak “Gege, I agree to marry Feng Long!”

Zhuan Xu nodded “Fine.”

Xiao Yao smiled and grabbed his arm and headed back to Zhi Jin Court “I will have someone send a letter to dad and he’ll get it tomorrow morning.”

Zhuan Xu said “I’ll send someone to tell Feng Long. The Chi Sui clan leader needs to send someone immediately to Five G.o.ds Mountain.”

Back at Zhi Jin Court, Zhuan Xu told Xiao Xiao about this and had her inform Feng Long immediately. Xiao Yao watched Xiao Xiao leave and sighed “I’m getting married!”

Zhuan Xu smiled “Yes, you’re actually getting married!”

Xiao Yao smiled “I’m going to write a letter to my dad so won’t have dinner with you. Have the maids send dinner directly to my room.”

Zhuan Xu smiled as he watched Xiao Yao’s figure disappear in the corridor. Suddenly his fist slammed into the tree next to him and the entire huge tree split in half and collapsed. Jin Xuan witnessed this scene and used her power so the fallen tree slowly rested on the wall.

Jin Xuan rushed over “Your highness?”

Zhuan Xu casually said “I accidentally struck the tree. Clean it up.” Zhuan Xu smiled “I hope you immediately erase this incident in your mind.”

Jin Xuan immediately knelt down “Yes.”

Zhuan Xu left and after he was gone Jin Xuan stood up and stared at the split open tree and then glanced towards Xiao Yao’s residence. She was a wood demon so quickly cleaned up the tree mess and even planted a same tree there. Without looking at it clearly it wasn’t evident anything happened here.

Feng Long figured Xiao Yao would likely agree but he didn’t think that talking to Xiao Yao in the morning would bring Xiao Xiao that evening with the response that Xiao Yao agreed to marry him. If the person delivering the message wasn’t Xiao Xiao, Feng Long would suspect it was a false message.

Feng Long once again felt grateful that he picked the right person, Xiao Yao’s fast decision making personality was as good as a guy.

Feng Long removed the jade he always wore around his waist and said to Xiao Xiao “This isn’t a very rare jade but I’ve worn it since I was small. Please give it to the Princess and ask her to wait for me.”

Xiao Xiao took over the jade “I will convey this to her.”

Feng Long didn’t have time to tell Xing Yue to the good news and immediately vaulted on his winged ride to rush home in the dead of night. He barged into his grandfather’s room which caused the old man to jump off the pallet in worry “What happened?”

Feng Long smiled “Something happened but it’s not bad but good. Your grandson is going to give you a granddaughter-in-law.”

The Chi Sui clan leader was stunned “Who?”

“The Gao Xing Eldest Princess.”

“What? You are marrying the granddaughter of the Yellow Emperor and Empress Lei Zhu who is also the disciple of the Royal Mother?”

“That’s her!”

The Chi Sui clan leader murmured “She’s the most eligible unmarried young woman in the entire vast wilderness. I can’t believe she ended up in our family. You have quite the ability!”

Feng Long smiled “But there is a catch.”

“What’s the catch?”

Feng Long said “I want to be clan leader. I want to marry her as clan leader with all the pomp and circ.u.mstance.”

The Chi Sui clan leader furrowed his brows “Did she ask for that?”

“Of course not! She’s the Gao Xing Eldest Princess, the Grand Emperor treats her like a precious treasure and she can get anything she wants. Why does she need to play games with me? I want it. You don’t want guests at the wedding discussing how I married my woman, do you? I want to give her the grandest wedding ceremony the Chi Sui clan can give her.”

The Chi Sui clan leader stared “Do you want to be clan leader, or you want to give her grand wedding?”

Feng Long smiled.

The Chi Sui clan leader already wanted to hand the position to Feng Long but the clan elders opposed it. But under these circ.u.mstances, they ought not object anymore. The clan leader rapped Feng Long on the head “You like this heavy burden, you take it! I’ve been wanting to enjoy a retirement. I know you have grand ambitions and one Chi Sui clan leader isn’t enough for you. I don’t object but you have to remember that you are responsible for what you do. You have to be responsible to the mom who bore you and to I who raised you.”

Feng Long knelt down and solemnly said “Grandfather, you enjoy your retirement, your grandson I won’t disappoint you.”

The Chi Sui clan leader helped him up and sighed “I’m old and don’t understand what you youngsters think and don’t care. If I have the luck then I will be able to see my great-grandson.”

Feng Long hurried said “Hurry up and summon all those old fogeys elders here to have an emergency session. And send someone to the Grand Emperor to officially ask for his daughter’s hand. We need to quickly get this marriage settled so I can be clan leader.”

The clan leader felt his head spinning with all of Feng Long’s requests “You…..fine! I’ll have one last bout of crazy with you!”

The Chi Sui clan leader had all the clan elders summoned in the middle of the night and each one rushed over within an hour and the entire group was a.s.sembled.

The Chi Sui clan leader explained everything to the clan elders and one asked Feng Long “Are you sure the Gao Xing Eldest Princess will agree to marry you? If she agrees, will the Grand Emperor agree?”

Feng Long impatiently retorted “You guys immediately send someone to ask the Grand Emperor and he will definitely agree.”

The elders could hear Feng Long’s confidence and that was the end of that topic. But another elder asked “Her ident.i.ty is very unique, has the clan leader thought it through?”