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"Strange, this fake dad of mine seems to be hiding something …" Bai Yuhao also guessed in confusion.
"I don't agree either. If you want me to marry Ximen Xue, I'd rather be a monk." Of course Bai Yuhao would not want to marry Ximen Xue. If it was Loong Xueyan instead, it would be the same.
"As for the betrothal, I will announce it here and I will personally discuss it with General Ximen later. As for the feudal fiefdom, it has to be done on the condition of the betrothal, so if the people from the Ximen Family do not agree, then the feudal fiefdom can't be considered for now. I'll stop here for today, and leave the rest for now. "Someone, send Prince Loong Xuan and his reward back to his original palace first …" Dragon Emperor saw that Bai Yuhao also opposed it, but chose to be direct and only glanced at him once before waving his hand to indicate that he had finished.
Soon, several maids holding gifts appeared in front of Bai Yuhao.
"Go back to your room first, I'll come find you later." Loong Xueyan walked in front of Bai Yuhao and said softly. After that, she nodded at Dragon Emperor and walked towards the Temple of Excursion's side door.
After Dragon Emperor understood, he glanced at Bai Yuhao who had a calm expression and also headed towards the side door of Temple of Excursion.
Seeing this, Bai Yuhao could only leave the Temple of Excursion and return to his own chamber under the escort of a few maids.
On this side, Loong Xueyan and Dragon Emperor passed through a side door of Temple of Excursion, passed through a long corridor, and entered a hall not far from Temple of Excursion, then entered a secret room.
The secret room used Dragon Clan and spirit techniques to set up a barrier, so, no one would be able to hear what they were saying inside the secret room.
"Dragon Emperor, I don't understand why you sacrificed Loong Xuan to suppress the Ximen Family Race. Do you really have to do this to him?" After settling down, Loong Xueyan's delicate face immediately became serious. Because she knew that Dragon Emperor wanted to marry Ximen Xue to Bai Yuhao, not because Bai Yuhao was really old enough to marry his wife, but because Dragon Emperor wanted to use the method of marriage to suppress the Ximen Family race, which had a huge power. This was one of the essential methods the imperial family had used to control the powerful families since the Holy Dragon Kingdom was established.
Nearly all of the previous Patriarchs of the Ximen Family were married to the daughters of the royal family. And the imperial family also used it to balance the power between the imperial family and the Ximen Family. It could be said that half of the bloodline of the Ximen Family Clan left behind the blood of the royal clan.
However, because the current Dragon Emperor has no children, and because the Ximen Family Clan had an unforeseen event many years ago, Ximen Batian's only son and daughter-in-law had left long ago, leaving behind only his daughter, Ximen Xue. Thus, Ximen Batian was extremely fond of his granddaughter. In addition, Ximen Xue's talent was extremely high, and she had always been heavily nurtured by the Ximen Family Clan. Thus, Ximen Xue had naturally become the next Patriarch's successor.
Therefore, this time, the imperial family needed to have a prince that could marry Ximen Xue. Once Ximen Xue became the patriarch of the Ximen Family family, there would be a balance between the imperial family and the Ximen Family family.
It was obvious that Dragon Emperor had chosen Loong Xuan as the victim of this political marriage.
"I would have liked it too, but I have no other suitable candidate besides Loong Xuan. Other than Loong Ao, who wanted to inherit the position of Dragon Emperor, the other princes' aptitudes and abilities were too mediocre. They were unable to shoulder such a great responsibility. Otherwise, I wouldn't have placed my hopes on Loong Xuan who has merged with his Holy Dragon Pearl. He also didn't disappoint me, he actually only used two months' time, and actually merged with a Holy Dragon Pearl, and even reached Earth Battle Stage, it's practically a miracle! "This is something I did not expect …" Liu Tie couldn't hide his surprise.
"At that time, you demoted Loong Xuan as a commoner to protect him. That being the case, why did you push him into the fire now? If he were to marry Ximen Xue, he would definitely be caught between the imperial family and the Ximen Family family. Perhaps, he would still have to make a choice in the end. Also, he didn't like Ximen Xue at all, and Ximen Xue definitely wouldn't like him. For two people without feelings to be together is even more painful than death! " Loong Xueyan was extremely concerned.
"For Holy Dragon Kingdom, Loong Xuan's sacrifice is necessary. Moreover, this will not affect him in any way. If he enters the Ximen Family Clan, it will be even more beneficial for his cultivation. " Dragon Emperor replied.
"But …" Didn't Loong Xuan disagree as well? " Loong Xueyan's brows were tightly knitted together, and her heart ached inexplicably.
"Even if he doesn't agree, he must agree. As the son of I, Dragon Emperor, he must sacrifice everything for the sake of our royal family." Dragon Emperor's expression suddenly became serious. This nation's affairs were not child's play. As a descendant of the royal family, he had to bear the responsibility. He chose Loong Xuan because he thought Loong Xuan would be more outstanding than the other princes.
Loong Xueyan was speechless, because she really didn't have any reason to refute them. All the sons and daughters of the princes and princes in the history of Holy Dragon Kingdom were sacrificed in this way.
"Sofia, you and Loong Xuan grew up together. I know you two are very close, like siblings. However, don't forget that you are Witch from the Holy Dragon Kingdom, and you have the heavy responsibility of communicating with the divine envoys through the Holy Dragon Kingdom. Do you understand? " Dragon Emperor was a veteran, and could tell that Loong Xueyan's feelings for Loong Xuan were not ordinary. Earlier, when Loong Xueyan publicly opposed it, it was easy for people to have some thoughts, so he had to solemnly remind her.
"I understand." Loong Xueyan pouted and nodded.
"I also want you to talk to Loong Xuan properly. I believe in your words, he will definitely listen to you." Dragon Emperor continued.
"Then what if the Ximen Family Clan doesn't agree? "I know Ximen Xue really hates Loong Xuan …" Loong Xueyan asked after hesitating for a moment.
"There's no way that the Ximen Family Clan would not agree to it. To the Ximen Family Clan, bestowing a marriage by royal clan is something that they have to go through for generations to come. I think General Ximen should know this, so he should be prepared. As for Ximen Xue, if she wanted to become the next successor of the Ximen Family Clan, even if she didn't like Loong Xuan, she had to marry Loong Xuan. Otherwise, her position as the successor of the Ximen Family Clan wouldn't be taken that easily. If Loong Xuan doesn't like Ximen Xue, then that's even better. When necessary, he can make the most sensible choice. " Dragon Emperor said with foresight. In fact, he had already thought of everything, so he felt that Loong Xuan was the most suitable candidate.
Loong Xueyan never thought that Dragon Emperor would even consider this point. As expected of the current ruler of Holy Dragon Kingdom, such meticulous planning absolutely made countless people feel that they were incomparable!