"It's precisely because of the relationship between the two of you that the Great Zhou Dynasty specially sent an envoy to propose to me, hoping that I can betroth you to Zhou Qian."
The emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty continued.
"I also have some understanding of Zhou Qian. As the Crown Prince of the Zhou Dynasty, he's handsome, intelligent, and brave. He's also a rare cultivation genius who has reached the No Doubts Realm at a young age. He's very compatible with you. What do you think?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the throne room was so silent that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone was waiting for Xia Wanan's expected answer.
Everyone felt that Xia Wan 'an would definitely agree because this marriage was a great opportunity that could only be encountered but not sought. Flying up to become a phoenix, truly defying the heavens and changing her fate.
In the Xia Dynasty, she was just the weakest among the many princes and princesses. Because of her mother, the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty detested her. In the future, her fate would at most be to marry a descendant of an aristocratic family and continue to spend the rest of her life in obscurity.
However, Zhou Qian, who appeared out of nowhere, completely changed the trajectory of her fate. Zhou Qian's prestige in the Zhou Dynasty was at its peak. Rumor had it that although he was the Crown Prince, he had already begun to supervise the nation. In less than three years, the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty would definitely pass the throne to him. If Xia Wanan married him at this time, she would become the Empress of the Zhou Dynasty in the future!
Whether to stay in the Xia Dynasty and continue to be an unfavored princess or go to the Zhou Dynasty and become the Empress … The ministers believed that Xia Wanan would make a wise choice. Even the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty believed in her.
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"I'm not worthy of Crown Prince Zhou."
Xia Wanan gave an answer while everyone was looking forward to it.
"Crown Prince Zhou is the most outstanding genius in the world, but I'm mediocre and have nothing to show for it. If you must marry me, please choose another talented and beautiful Imperial Elder Sister."
As soon as she said that, the civil and military officials were all stunned. They never expected Xia Wanan to turn down Crown Prince Zhou Qian's proposal.
For a moment, they even suspected that there was something wrong with their ears.
On the throne, the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty's smiling face gradually stiffened.
"Fourth Princess, you don't have to belittle yourself." The envoy Wu Rui hurriedly said, "His Highness has been in love with you for a long time and he was the one who proposed this marriage. You two are a perfect match!"
Xia Wanan shook her head firmly. "I'm not worthy!"
Wu Rui was speechless.
The ministers were speechless.
No one knew that Xia Wanan's true meaning was that Zhou Gan was not worthy of her.
After seeing the owner of the Internet café, it was impossible for her to be moved by any man.
Wu Rui was a little confused. Before coming to the Xia, he had inquired about a lot of information related to Xia Wan 'an. He knew that she had been imprisoned in the Cold Palace with her mother since she was a child. There were no maids or servants by her side to serve her. She was completely marginalized by the royal family. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she lived like a prisoner.
He originally thought that after hearing about the marriage, she would definitely agree happily, fearing that the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty wouldn't allow her to get married. To his surprise, she turned him down so decisively!
Wu Rui didn't understand why. Marrying Zhou Qian would only bring her benefits and no harm. Furthermore, it was a huge benefit! Did she have a better choice? Why did she reject it?
Could it be that after living in the Cold Palace for so long, he had also become stupid?
Wu Rui was at a loss for what to do and had no choice but to look at the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty for help.
"Wan 'er, you don't have to be humble," the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty said.
"Your talent and appearance are outstanding even among your sisters. Besides, Zhou Qian is only in love with you. When the two of you get married, you will definitely become a legend in the Xia and Zhou dynasties."
Xia Wanan fell silent and raised her head to look into the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty's eyes.
Since the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty had already said that, if she continued to turn him down, the two of them would fall out in the imperial court. Besides, she was not qualified to go against her father yet.
The emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty responded to his daughter's gaze, revealing the supreme majesty of an emperor in his calm expression.
He admitted that he didn't like this daughter of his very much. In the early years, he had even thought of killing her. As his daughter grew up day by day, he could see the shadow of her mother in her face … as well as the shadow of her grandfather, the Martial Saint who dominated an era.
The Zhou Dynasty's marriage request this time was very sudden and the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty didn't intend to agree at first because he didn't want Xia Wanan to lead a good life. In his original plan, he was going to marry Xia Wanan to the barren border and let her suffer the hardships of the wind and sand.
However, the Zhou Dynasty proposed a condition that tempted him. They were willing to use an Earth Level cultivation technique as a betrothal gift. Even the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty couldn't resist the temptation of an Earth Level cultivation technique. Even if Zhou Qian wanted to marry ten of his daughters, he would agree without hesitation, let alone Xia Wanan.
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As the father and daughter looked at each other, the atmosphere in the throne room gradually solidified and became heavy.
Just as the civil and military officials felt so oppressed that they almost couldn't breathe, the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty no longer wanted to be in a stalemate with Xia Wanan.
He broke the silence and said, "It's settled then."
"In a month, I will send someone to escort you to the Zhou Dynasty. You may go back to the palace to rest now."
Xia Wanan moved her lips but didn't say anything in the end. She quietly turned around and walked out of the throne room.
A month was enough for her to accumulate power.
By then, she would remove her disguise and endure silently before turning the Great Xia Dynasty upside down!
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The three eunuchs who had previously led Xia Wanan to the throne room were all waiting outside the palace at this time. As soon as they saw Xia Wanan come out, they hurriedly bowed to her respectfully.
Xia Wanan didn't say anything and simply allowed the three of them to escort her back to the Changmen Palace.
Unfortunately, she could only sign in once a day at a place. When Xia Wanan came, she came with a full load but returned empty-handed. She didn't encounter another place where she could sign in again.
Half an hour later, the four of them arrived at the Changmen Palace. Before Xia Wanan pushed the door open, she suddenly asked the eunuch on the left, "What's your name?"
"Fourth Princess, my name is Wei Zhongxian," the eunuch answered.
Xia Wanan nodded and pushed the door open.
Hidden beneath her calm exterior was an agitated and turbulent heart.
She might know who had sent the assassin last night.
Someone didn't want to marry into the Zhou Dynasty.
It was obvious who that person was.
"With the help of the owner of the Internet cafe, a month is enough for me to grow by leaps and bounds. When the day comes, I will make everyone stunned!"
Xia Wanan secretly made up her mind. Not only would she not marry Zhou Gan, but she would also become the unprecedented Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty!
She wanted her stupid Imperial Father to understand that in the face of absolute power, the so-called imperial power was nothing but a joke.
"Boom!"
A surge of air erupted from Xia Wanan's body, rolling up the fallen leaves on the ground.
She had finished absorbing the knowledge of the Great Dao Heaven Evolution Scripture in her mind and her cultivation had officially broken through.
And under the effect of the Great Dao Heaven Evolution Scripture, she was automatically absorbing the Great Dao enlightenment at every moment, and her cultivation was constantly improving.
"Since ancient times, which cultivator could break through two realms in one day like me?"
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