Chapter 116 - The Decision of the Chu King (2/2)

“Your Highness!” The second elder hesitated before he continued, “If everything that Shi Yu said was true, then Zhou Donghuang really received the essence from a Primal Core adept… if we tell the imperial court, wouldn’t we be left with nothing?”

“Fool!” Xiang Xiong shook his head as he smiled sadly. “Even if what Shi Yu said was true… do you think we can defeat this young man based on our current capability? Although Father achieved great consummation of the Qi-Gathering a few years ago, even he could not overcome the two golden-crowned eagles. Our Chu royal household will not fight that young man unless we are entirely confident of success!”

Xiang Xiong’s words were wise, but he still looked extremely displeased. Even then, there was nothing he could do about it. The young man was simply too powerful for the Chu royal household to control.

“Your Highness, from my understanding, he stays in Chuxiu Inn run by us.” Fan Ji, who was standing beside Xiang Xiong, pointed out. “Shall we try… to poison him?”

“No!” Her suggestion was immediately rejected by Xiang Xiong. “Notwithstanding how unlikely success would be, but even if we poison him, what do we stand to gain? We’ll surely be attacked by those two golden-crowned eagles. You may poison Zhou Donghuang, but not those two eagles… as demons, they are extremely sensitive to any poison.”

…

Zhou Donghuang was naturally ignorant to whatever had transpired in the Chu royal household. Of course, the news that the Fan family had been destroyed had spread like wildfire throughout the Chu royal city, but he was not concerned.

Now, he was troubled. His mother had taken a liking to that lass Yang Zixi, and knowing that Yang Zixi was interested in him, he could not wait to bring them together.

“Donghuang, what’s wrong with Zixi? Not only is she beautiful, but her figure is also nice. After you marry her, she can definitely give birth to a healthy grandson for me.” Lin Lan could not understand her son. “Where else can we find such a great daughter-in-law? You don’t realize your own fortune. Xiao Lu, do you agree?”

That morning, Lin Lan brought Yun Lu to the second courtyard where Zhou Donghuang was now staying and has thrown a bunch of questions at him.

“Brother, I also think Sister Zixi is very good, why don’t you make her my sister-in-law?” agreed Yun Lu with a smile.

“What do you know!” Zhou Donghuang glared at Yun Lu, then turned and smiled bitterly at Lin Lan. “Mother, have you forgotten what happened with Chen Dandan? Now, you want to do this again?”

Lin Lan was quiet. Back then, she had almost forced Zhou Donghuang to agree to marry Chen Dandan once he grew up, but she had mercilessly betrayed the both of them. Before leaving, she had even called Zhou Donghuang a piece of “trash.”

“Donghuang, Zixi is different, don’t compare her to Chen Dandan… Chen Dandan is not worthy of her!” Lin Lan breathed heavily, her tone softening.

“Mother, I know that Chen Dandan cannot compare with Zixi. But I really have no intentions towards Zixi. Just like Chen Dandan back then, I only treat her as my younger sister,” replied Zhou Donghuang with a smile.

“Plus… I already have someone else in mind.” Seeing Lin Lan about to continue, Zhou Donghuang pulled his killer move. At the same time, an image of the figure flashed through his mind.

“What… What… what is your name?”

“My… My… My name is Luo Qinghan.”

…

The scene that unfolded in the Lost Forest seemed to appear before his eyes. Although that had been an accident, it was that accident that had made that girl, Luo Qinghan, leave such an unforgettable impression on him. Every time his mind wandered, he would think of her uncontrollably.

“Who knows… does she think of me in her free time too?” wondered Zhou Donghuang anxiously.

“Wow!” Just as Lin Lan was shocked by his words, Yun Lu had already cried in surprise, her eyes widening. “Brother, Brother… no wonder every time I see you in a daze, you have a smile on your face, and your gaze will seem so gentle. That gentleness is different from when you look at Mother or me. Were you thinking of that lady then? No! Were you thinking of my sister-in-law?” Yun Lu looked excited at Zhou Donghuang, as if she had just discovered a whole new world.

“You’re a troublemaker!” After being exposed by Yun Lu, Zhou Donghuang glared at her and reached out towards her.

“Mother! Brother is turning angry!” Yun Lu hid behind their mother and made a face at Zhou Donghuang. “Naughty brother, I must have guessed correctly, right? Brother, when are you bringing her back for us to see? Is she as beautiful as Sister Zixi? Also, is she from the Chu royal city?” Yun Lu was just like an excited baby.