(Qian Renxue)
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[Tingxue Pavilion is a quiet riverside pavilion within the Moon Pavilion, where few people usually go.]
[Tang Chuan followed the maid through the corridor and saw Xue Qinghe in the water pavilion, dressed in light golden casual clothes, leisurely brewing tea.]
[Seeing him arrive, Xue Qinghe looked up and smiled with a gentle and elegant temperament, like a spring breeze blowing across one's face.]
["Blue Silver Earl, please sit!"]
[Xue Qinghe wore a gentle smile and gestured toward the prayer mat opposite him.]
["This quiet place in the Moon Pavilion is perfect for sipping tea and chatting; it won't disturb your cultivation."]
["Your Highness the Crown Prince is too kind."]
[Tang Chuan took his seat, his expression calm.]
[Xue Qinghe skillfully warmed the cups, added the tea, and poured with high and low motions, pushing a cup of clear green tea soup in front of Tang Chuan.]
["This is the newly offered 'Mist-Hidden Emerald Hair' from the south. It grows in places surrounded by clouds and mist, and only a few pounds are produced a year. Taste it."]
[Tang Chuan thanked him politely and raised the cup to savor it.]
[The tea fragrance was elegant, slightly astringent upon entry, and then followed by a sweet aftertaste; it was indeed a fine tea.]
[But he knew in his heart that Xue Qinghe had not come here just for tea.]
[Sure enough, after some casual conversation asking whether he had adapted to his studies at the Moon Pavilion and how the progress of dissolving his hostility was going, Xue Qinghe's tone shifted slightly, remaining gentle but with a bit more deliberation.]
["Sect Master Tang, there have been some rumors from the outside world lately regarding the Star Luo Empire... and the matter of Miss Zhu Zhuqing."]
["I have heard that His Majesty Dai Tianfeng has already taken Miss Zhu as his goddaughter and intends to... betroth her to you?"]
[Tang Chuan put down his teacup, looked directly at Xue Qinghe, shook his head helplessly, and said frankly.]
["Your Highness, this matter is purely a rumor. Previously, Tang Chuan went to Star Luo only to rescue the Disciples of the Sect."]
["At the palace banquet that day, His Majesty Dai Tianfeng did indeed propose an alliance through marriage, but Tang Chuan declined on the spot."]
["As for taking Zhu Zhuqing as a goddaughter and the betrothal, Tang Chuan has not had any contact with the Star Luo Imperial Family since leaving Star Luo. I am completely unaware of this and have not agreed to any marriage contract."]
[Xue Qinghe listened quietly, the gentle smile on his face unchanging, and nodded slightly.]
["I naturally believe in the Blue Silver Earl; I am well aware of your character."]
["His Majesty Dai Tianfeng's move... haha, I'm afraid it was a bit hasty."]
[As he spoke, he lifted the purple clay teapot and refilled Tang Chuan's cup halfway, his movements elegant and composed.]
[Then, he raised his eyes, his gaze warm yet deep, and said slowly.]
["However... Sect Master Tang, His Majesty Dai Tianfeng has shown sincerity, and my Heaven Dou Imperial Family... is not to be outdone."]
[Tang Chuan's heart stirred slightly, but he remained calm on the surface.]
[He's calling me Sect Master Tang now. Does that mean I don't have to be a noble subordinate like the Blue Silver Earl anymore?]
[Xue Qinghe smiled and said.]
["I have a younger sister, Xue Ke."]
["Sect Master Tang has met her before. That child is innocent and romantic. Although her appearance cannot be called peerless, she is also clear and lovely."]
["More importantly, her Heart-Nature is simple, and she has long admired young talents."]
["If Sect Master Tang does not find her beneath him..."]
[Xue Qinghe spoke with a smile, yet every word was clear.]
["My Heaven Dou Imperial Family is also willing to have a princess marry down to you."]
["At that time, my Imperial Father can confer upon Sect Master Tang the title of Prince of a Different Surname, grant a prince's fiefdom, and provide the stipends of a double peerage."]
["Even the descendants of you and Xue Ke in the future can be granted land and titles, with hereditary succession."]
["Such an honor is unprecedented since the founding of Heaven Dou."]
[The water pavilion fell silent for a moment, with only the bubbling of the tea on the stove and the rustling of bamboo leaves outside the window.]
[White World, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.]
[When she saw in the comparison video that she actually had a chance to marry Tang Chuan,]
[Xue Ke's beautiful eyes couldn't help but light up, and she was very surprised and happy.]
[Tianshui Academy.]
"I'm so envious!"
[On Shui Yue'er's exquisite and soft face, her beautiful eyes were filled with nothing but envy.]
[A moment later, as if she had made some kind of decision,]
[Shui Yue'er clenched her jade-like hands and said firmly.]
"It's decided!"
"When this comparison video ends, I'm going back to Tianshui City to find my father and have him lead our Ice Phoenix Family to join the Azure Emperor Sect as well!"
"If necessary, I am willing to sacrifice myself for the Family and marry Male God Tang Chuan!"
[As she spoke, Shui Yue'er immediately puffed out her chest, her pretty face showing a look of being brave enough to sacrifice herself.]
[To the side, Shui Bing'er, Qiu Ruoshui, Gu Qingbo, and the other girls couldn't help but have their mouths twitch, feeling quite speechless.]
[Sacrifice?]
[For you, this is simply something you've been dreaming of, okay!]
[Black World, Blue Tyrant Academy.]
'Dammit!!'
[When he saw in the comparison video that after the White Tiger Great Emperor Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire, Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire also had Qian Renxue, disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, meet this Tang Chuan, expressing a willingness to marry off a princess, confer the title of a prince with a different surname, and even grant land and titles.]
[Tang San's face immediately turned stiff, his eyes became bloodshot, and his heart was filled with anger. He couldn't help but clench his fists.]
[Damn it!]
"Why does this Tang Chuan get such treatment!"
"And I don't!"
"Where am I inferior to him, Tang Chuan!"
[As a staunch feudalist warrior,]
[being able to receive the affirmation of the Imperial Family, with them expressing willingness to marry off a princess, confer the title of a prince with a different surname, and even grant land and titles,]
[this was, in Tang San's view, simply a supreme glory!]
[But now, only the Tang Chuan of the White World had it, while he did not.]
[This made Tang San very angry and completely unable to accept it.]
[He would not admit that he was inferior to this Tang Chuan!]
[This Tang Chuan might have some cleverness and be able to create some decent Spirit Abilities.]
[But can these Spirit Abilities compare to his Tang Sect's supreme Mind-Cultivation Technique, the Mysterious Heaven Skill? Can they compare to the Purple Demon Eye, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and Mysterious Jade Hand?!]
[Moreover, that Tang Chuan is disobedient and unfilial, while I respect my teachers and the Dao!]
[This Tang Chuan doesn't even have basic filial piety toward his parents or respect for his teacher.]
"This Tang Chuan is simply not as good as me!"
[The comparison video continued to play.]
[After speaking, Xue Qinghe's gaze remained gentle, yet it carried solemnity and expectation.]
[This was not a probe, but a formal offer—a price more substantial than the Star Luo Empire's "Protector King" and one that touched the very foundations of the Empire.]
[A Prince of a Different Surname, granted land and titles.]
[This was to completely tie Tang Chuan and even his descendants to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's war chariot, sharing in the fate of the nation.]
[Tang Chuan looked at the green tea soup in the cup, the rising steam blurring his eyes.]
[After a long time, he raised his eyes to meet Xue Qinghe's gaze, speaking very frankly.]
["Your Highness's kind intentions are appreciated by Tang Chuan."]
["However, Tang Chuan already has someone in his heart, namely the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan."]
["The matter of the princess marrying down need not be mentioned further!"]
["As for the Star Luo Empire's side, it is purely a slander. Tang Chuan will naturally not contact them, and I hope Your Highness and His Majesty can rest assured!"]
[After speaking, he stood up and gave a slight salute to Xue Qinghe.]
["Tang Chuan's cultivation at the Moon Pavilion is only to dissolve hostility and clarify my original heart."]
["The disturbances of the outside world are not what I desire, nor are they within my control."]
["Your Highness's great love is something Tang Chuan is ashamed to accept."]
["If Your Highness has no other matters, Tang Chuan will take his leave first; today's zither lesson has not yet been practiced."]
[With that, without waiting for Xue Qinghe's response, Tang Chuan stood up, cupped his hands in farewell, and turned to walk out of the Tingxue Pavilion with steady steps.]
[Xue Qinghe sat alone in the water pavilion, watching Tang Chuan's departing back, still wearing a gentle smile, and whispered to himself.]
["Tang Chuan! Oh, Tang Chuan!"]
["I naturally believe in your character, but since the Star Luo side has made an offer, how can we in Heaven Dou remain indifferent?"]
["In any case, we must let you see our attitude and sincerity!"]
["As for the matter between you and Miss Dugu Yan, it's not as if our Imperial Family doesn't know."]
["If possible, it wouldn't be out of the question for Xue Ke to be a concubine!"]
(End of Chapter)
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