"Very good, Yan'er. After things are settled, you should marry Lingyan next month."
Chi Yan frowned: "Mother, I cannot marry her."
"Oh? Why?" Chi's mother asked, puzzled.
“I already have someone I love, and I can’t live without her. I beg Mother to grant my wish,” Chi Yan said firmly.
Chi's mother and Chi Yin exchanged glances, both of them shocked.
Chi Yin asked, "Brother, who is she? How do you know her?"
"She is the young ruler of Yue Kingdom, named Leng Qingning. I met her during this trip down the mountain. She is also the master of the Azure Phoenix Divine Jade."
"Is the person in your palace her?" Mother Chi asked.
“That’s right. Ning’er came up the mountain with me this time not only to treat my mother and sister, but also because she… she said she wanted to propose marriage to my mother.”
Chi Yin was slightly taken aback: "'Why so hasty? You've only known each other for a short time. Do you even know her?'"
Chi Yan smiled faintly: "I fell in love with her at first sight, even though we haven't known each other for long. She is also very good to me. I love her, and I only want to be with her in this life."
Mother Chi was slightly surprised. "Yan'er, have you thought this through?"
Chi Yan said with a firm look in his eyes, "Mother, in this life, I will only marry Ning'er. Please grant my request."
After a moment, Madam Chi nodded with a smile: "Alright, since my son has made up his mind, please invite the young master of Yue Kingdom to come and sit for a while later."
Although surprised, Chi's mother was also very pleased, as her son had finally agreed to get married.
She had heard of the young ruler of Yue Kingdom.
Chi Yan's face lit up with joy; judging from his mother's expression, she had agreed.
"Yes, Mother, then I'll take my leave now." He couldn't wait to tell Leng Qingning the good news.
After Chi Yan left, Chi Yin was slightly worried: "Mother, my brother gave his heart away so easily. What if that person has ill intentions and is trying to deceive my brother for the sake of Cangqiong?" After all, Leng Qingning is the young master of a country, and there are many countries that want to plot against Cangqiong.
Mother Chi comforted her, "Yin'er, don't you know Yan'er's temperament? He's not so easy to coax. Lingyan has been by his side since she was little, taking care of him. Over the years, have you ever seen Yan'er show her even a hint of romantic feelings? He always treats her with a cold face."
"We've both heard plenty of rumors about this young king. Whether it's true or false, we'll find out when we meet tonight. Don't worry."
Chi Yin's brows relaxed. Indeed, she had heard her subordinates talk a lot about Leng Qingning. Someone who could write such a monumental work as Romance of the Three Kingdoms was truly a remarkable person.
"I hope my brother will meet a good man."
Guest room in the main hall
Leng Qingning had just finished bathing and put on her nightgown when Chi Yan walked in and hugged her from behind.
Biluo Hansu chuckled, covered her mouth, closed the door, and left.
"Ning'er, Mother invites you over tonight. I told them about your marriage proposal, and they didn't object," Chi Yan said happily, hugging Leng Qingning.
Leng Qingning brushed her wet hair to her chest, leaned back against Chi Yan's chest, and said shyly, resting her chin on his chest, "Then you should wait until I go out before you talk. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others for barging in like this?"
Chi Yan's voice was deep and alluring: "I don't care, I want to tell you right now, Ning'er, once Mother and Sister are healed, let's get married, okay?"
"Mmm." Leng Qingning nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
Having just finished bathing, Leng Qingning's face was still flushed, and her skin was as white and tender as a peeled egg. Chi Yan's hand, which had been caressing Leng Qingning's waist and abdomen, began to wander restlessly, gradually moving upwards.
"Ayan, you've been naughty again." Leng Qingning pinched him shyly.
Chi Yan chuckled softly. "Ning'er, since we're getting married anyway, what's wrong with moving it up a bit?" As he spoke, his hand slipped inside her thin robe, slowly moving away.
Leng Qingning bit her lower lip, her cheeks burning. She pressed down on Chi Yan's mischievous hand. "Ayan, be good."
Chi Yan suppressed his agitation and said, "Alright, Ning'er, I'll listen to you."
He wrapped his arms around Jiao'er again and kissed Leng Qingning's right ear once.
…
In the evening, Chi Yan led Leng Qingning to a seat.
At the dinner table, Chi's mother and Chi Yin talked with Leng Qingning.
Chi Yin often studied the Three Kingdoms period, so she discussed some political, strategic, and military topics with Leng Qingning, asking her about the overall layout and reform policies of the Cangqiong Kingdom. Leng Qingning also gave her suggestions one by one.
Chi's mother and Chi Yin were very satisfied with Leng Qingning's suggestion and couldn't help but show their appreciation. The more they chatted, the happier they became.
Chi Yin put aside her concerns and said sincerely, "Young Master of Yue Kingdom is indeed as rumored, not only beautiful and charming but also exceptionally talented."
"Sister, you flatter me," Leng Qingning replied modestly.
Mother Chi said gratefully, "Your Highness, thank you for going to the heavens to save my life and that of my daughter."
"Old Venerable Lord, just call me Qingning. You are the former Venerable Lord of the Azure Sky, and also Ayan's mother. For both reason and duty, I must save you. You must already know about Ayan and me, so I would like to ask you to grant me Ayan's hand in marriage." Leng Qingning's tone was sincere and respectful.
Chi's mother sighed, "Yan'er has never had anyone he liked all these years. He is now twenty years old. Seeing him hand in hand with you brings me great comfort."
After a moment of silence, she changed the subject: "However, it is no easy feat for our Azure Sky to stand firm for thousands of years. Yan'er is the Lord of Azure Sky, and he bears a heavy responsibility. The rise and fall of the entire Azure Sky rests on his shoulders. He cannot easily give it up. Your Highness, would you be willing to give up your status as the young king and come to my Azure Sky to marry into the family? If so, I will be at ease."
The atmosphere turned cold immediately after these words were spoken.
Everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks and looked at Leng Qingning, while Cang Yuan looked worried.
Chi Yin seemed to want to say something, but after opening her mouth, she closed it again.
Upon hearing this, Chi Yan's expression changed, and he quickly replied, "Mother, once you and my sister have recovered, I will abdicate and hand over the reins of the kingdom to you and my sister. Ning'er will be the future ruler of Yue Kingdom; how can she marry into the royal family?"
Chi Yan was a little nervous, afraid that his mother's words would drive Leng Qingning away.
Kong Xuanzi then spoke up, “Elder, my junior sister is the young ruler of a country. She also has her responsibilities. Please do not make things difficult for her.”
Chi's mother's expression hardened as she said to Leng Qingning, "My Cangqiong has its own rules. The Cangqiong Lord cannot marry outside the kingdom. I urge Your Highness, the Young King, to consider this carefully." She emphasized the last few words.
Everyone fell silent.
Chi Yan was anxious, and his hand groped under the table to grasp Leng Qingning's hand.
Leng Qingning glanced at him sideways, giving him a reassuring look. She knew what was going on.
Cang Yuan's heart pounded with anxiety. He didn't want Leng Qingning to agree.
Leng Qingning straightened her expression and said, "Elder, please forgive me for not being able to agree."
Mother Chi looked surprised: "Why? You don't want to marry Yan'er anymore?"
Leng Qingning said respectfully, "No, Venerable Master, I must marry Ayan. I love him, and he loves me too. I will wait until the day you agree. But I cannot agree to stay."
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