Chapter 1091: Let Us Get Married
Chapter 1091: Let Us Get Married
"Good! A union between two Crown Princes is the best choice. Only the two of you are worthy of each other." The Undying Demon Emperor was the first to speak, a look of complete satisfaction on his face.
Just yesterday, he had personally tried to persuade Mei Gongzi, and at the time, she seemed entirely unwilling. Yet today, she had directly made her choice, apparently spurred on by the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor also smiled and said, "Indeed, very good. This Jin Miaolin is worthy of being my granddaughter's husband."
The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, however, frowned slightly. Without a doubt, Jin Miaolin had been the most dazzling figure in the entire tournament, but his blue skin was undeniably unattractive. As a father, he placed great value on whether his daughter's future husband was well-matched in all aspects.
The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor’s expression gradually returned to normal, though he wore a look of helplessness. "Worthy indeed."
Even he, at this point, could no longer stop this marriage. The victor of the matchmaking tournament had absolute authority to choose their partner, and the chosen party could not refuse. Even as the runner-up, Jin Miaolin had no choice. Since Mei Gongzi had chosen him, then he would become her husband, and that was that.
In the eyes of the other Emperors, and even Jiang Chenchou, it appeared as if Mei Gongzi had fought desperately to defeat Jin Miaolin for this very purpose.
And on a second thought, wasn’t that the perfect plan? While others were trying every trick to get close to Jin Miaolin, even offering all kinds of favors and concessions, Mei Gongzi only had to win. And once she did, Jin Miaolin was hers. Just like that. No one else even got the chance.
Mei Gongzi’s gaze swept across the assembled Emperors. "Since all of Your Majesties approve, does that mean I can make this official?"
"Of course you can," the Undying Demon Emperor said with a smile. In times like this, he felt no need to hold back. His new favorite granddaughter was the number one Crown Princess, and her would-be husband was number two. Soon, their family wouldn’t just have four Emperors, but five. Their influence would reach unprecedented heights!
Only then did Mei Gongzi turn back and return to Tang San’s side. As she looked at him, Tang San suddenly felt nervous for no reason. After all, who knew how his precious wife might punish him once they were alone? Judging by how hard she'd slashed at him earlier, she had been very angry.
Before the platform halfway up Council Mountain, in front of all the Demon and Nymph Emperors and the countless spectators of the tournament, Mei Gongzi locked eyes with Tang San. Her crisp, clear voice rang out for everyone to hear.
"Let us get married."
As expected of the number one Crown Princess, oozing confidence and dominance!
Tang San's expression was slightly odd. Wasn’t this supposed to be his role? To kneel on one knee and propose to her, with flowers and all that? This wasn’t how things had played out in his plan at all!
For the first time, a satisfied smirk appeared on Mei Gongzi’s cold face. She lifted her chin slightly upward like a proud peacock and extended her hand to Tang San.
Tang San didn’t take her hand right away. Instead, he approached her and retrieved a necklace from his storage ring, gently placing it around her neck. Only then did he grasp her hand.
"I vow to share my life with you. From now on, we will be forever together in body and soul!"
Mei Gongzi’s lips twitched, as if she was trying not to smile, and she rolled her eyes at him. Obviously, she was not impressed by his lines. Then, she turned toward the audience and declared loudly, "From this day forth, he is mine. The rest of you—don’t even think about it."
Tang San was both amused and helpless. As for the Emperors around them, many wore awkward expressions. That line was clearly meant for them. They had all been trying to propose marriage alliances with Jin Miaolin!
"Congratulations to the two Crown Princes!"
"Congratulations to the two Crown Princes—!"
A wave of congratulatory voices rose in succession. In this Battle for the Throne, the audience had personally witnessed the rise of three Crown Princes. They had defeated countless formidable foes and earned the highest honors. Originally, Tang San seemed to be the greatest beneficiary. But now, thanks to Mei Gongzi using the matchmaking tournament rules to wed him, it appeared the true winner was Mei Gongzi with her Peacock Demon clan. With this union, the Peacock Demon clan would go from having no Emperor to gaining two. The difference was night and day.
With the first and second place taken, and Xu An’yu absent today, it was Jiang Chenchou’s turn to choose. But she declined to pick anyone, forfeiting her chance. As for Ning Chen’en and Lan Moqian, they were already a couple, and much like the first two, they did not welcome anyone else into their household.
Thus, the Battle for the Throne and the matchmaking tournament came to a close.
When Luo Qingzhu and Su Qin saw Tang San and Mei Gongzi holding hands as they descended from Council Mountain, they both wore expressions of utter shock.
Even though they had already begun to suspect something, the reality still seemed unbelievable.
They both knew Tang San. Especially Su Qin—when Tang San was just a boy, he used to come to her milk tea shop. She thought she understood him well and knew his capabilities. But not even in her wildest dreams could she have imagined that the one who had recently shaken the entire Daemon Continent, the Blue Gold Tree clan leader and Lord of Skytree City, was actually Tang San in disguise.
When she saw them holding hands, Su Qin’s shock was beyond words. She knew her daughter’s personality only too well. Mei Gongzi was fiercely independent, and she would never ever bend her principles for the sake of interest. Matters of love were no exception. There was no way she had chosen Jin Miaolin because of something the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor said. And in that case… there could only be one explanation.
"You, you two…"
"Mom, let’s talk later," Mei Gongzi said quickly. Her expression remained calm, but she didn’t let go of Tang San’s hand. It had been too long since she’d held it.
Tang San now felt fully at peace. As he mentally reviewed all he had done, he was confident he had leaked no secrets.
Luo Qingzhu didn’t know Tang San as well, so she was even more astonished seeing the two of them together.
She couldn’t help but say, "Little Mei, don’t force yourself for the clan’s sake. You becoming a Crown Princess is already the greatest fortune our Peacock Demon clan could hope for."
Mei Gongzi gently nodded. "Mom, don’t worry. I know exactly what I’m doing."
This wasn’t the time to explain more.
Once they exited the arena, they entered the Peacock Demon clan’s luxurious carriage under the protection of the Ancestral Court’s elite guard.
The four of them sat together. Just as Su Qin was about to speak, Mei Gongzi raised a hand in a hush gesture.
Tang San waved his hand. A gentle wave of energy enveloped the carriage, wrapping it like flowing water; it was the power of the Black Tortoise Shield. In his hands, this divine item had endless applications.
"All clear," Tang San said.
Luo Qingzhu looked confused. "What are you two hiding? Little Mei, are you really going to be with Clan Leader Jin? Then…"
Tang San smiled and said, "Your Majesty, allow me to show you a little magic trick." As he spoke, his blue skin and facial features began to change. Even his aura changed. The strong life energy vanished, replaced by a calm stillness.
When Luo Qingzhu saw Jin Miaolin transform into Tang San, her jaw dropped. She looked back and forth between him and Mei Gongzi, speechless.
Although she already knew Tang San was extraordinary, she had never expected him to pull something like this. Somehow, without anyone being any the wiser, he had become a fully recognized city lord of the Ancestral Court, and had turned the entire Daemon Continent upside down.
He had earned the Ancestral Tree’s recognition, slain the Adamant Nymph Emperor, completed his evaluation as Skytree City Lord, helped the Blue Gold Tree clan become neutral and a target of favor for all factions, and even come second in the Battle for the Throne.
She had watched Jin Miaolin’s matches herself, seen him advance round after round, yet through it all, he had never used any of Tang San’s signature abilities. And he had still made it to the finals… only to lose to Mei Gongzi.