Chapter 1389 Carefree (1/2)

With Zhou Yuan’s return, Great Zhou City was saved from destruction. Everyone in the city cried tears of joy as they celebrated their newfound lease of life, countless people devotedly bowing in the direction of the royal palace. It was as if the guardian prince of Great Zhou had already become an all-powerful god in their eyes.

Of course, someone at Zhou Yuan’s level was honestly as mysterious and immeasurable as a god to people like them.

Regardless, Zhou Yuan’s timely return had saved the countless citizens of Great Zhou City, and it was likely that the prince’s position in the hearts of the people had already surpassed Zhou Qing.

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A flower park deep inside the royal palace.

“I think you only need to say the word and you’ll be the king of the Great Zhou Empire.” Zhou Qing listened to the fanatical voices outside the palace before grinning as he looked towards the young man that was leisurely feeding the fish.

By the side, Qin Yu rolled her eyes at him. “Given Yuan’er’s current status, why would he even bat an eye at your tiny Great Zhou Empire?”

Zhou Qing sighed and said, “Then who can pass the Great Zhou Empire to in the future?”

Although he was the king of Great Zhou, he did not have any concubines. He and queen Qin Yu loved each other deeply and thus only had a single son, Zhou Yuan.

“You can make another one.” Zhou Yuan chuckled cheekily.

Qin Yu blushed and cast an annoyed glare at Zhou Yuan. “Cheeky brat, how dare you laugh at your parents.”

Zhou Yuan laughed as he massaged Qin Yu’s shoulders.

Qin Yu let out a soft chuckle as she enjoyed her son’s massage and presence. After a while, she suddenly recalled something and said, “Yuan’er might not be interested in the Great Zhou Empire, but he can leave us grandchildren.”

Zhou Qing was taken aback, but soon recovered and delightfully said, “That’s an excellent idea!”

Soon after, he mischievously stared at Zhou Yuan and said, “You’re always gone for several years every time you leave, making us constantly worry. When are you going to give us a grandson or daughter?”

Zhou Yuan was a little dazed, realization only dawning upon him after a while as he observed the looks in his parents eyes. These two likely had such thoughts long ago and had finally found the chance to voice them out.

Zhou Yuan helplessly said, “Where am I going to find a grandchild for you two?”

Smiling, Qin Yu answered, “Aren’t there two candidates in that little courtyard in the city? Although I still have some ill-feelings towards Wu Yao, if she can continue the bloodline of our Zhou clan, your father and I will fully accept her.”

Zhou Qing nodded in agreement.

Zhou Yuan was dumbstruck. Even with his current cultivation, he still found himself being whirled around by his parents.

He tried to explain, “We’re really just friends.”

Qin Yu smiled faintly. “I shan’t say anything about that little lass Youwei’s thoughts and although I’ve not had much contact with Wu Yao, I can tell that she is no ordinary person. Great Zhou City is definitely not a place she’s fond of, and yet she has insisted on staying here for the past two days. Do you actually think she’s staying to accompany Youwei?”

Zhou Yuan wiped away the sweat on his forehead. “Mother, you’re really overthinking this!

“I already have someone I like!”

A thoughtful look arose on Qin Yu’s face at her son’s serious expression. “Is it Yaoyao? Is this one-sided or mutual?”

The corners of Zhou Yuan’s mouth twitched. Mom, is your son that useless in your eyes?!

“Of course it’s mutual. Yaoyao is just unable to return to Cangxuan Heaven this time or I would have brought her along!” Zhou Yuan was clearly a little miffed. This was basically doubting his charm.