Qian'Er and Xue'Er were shocked to hear this. Killing a Celestial Court's Lieutenant was no small matter.
Yun Zhiqiu didn't want to do it, but Chu Zishan insisted. She had no choice but to be ruthless. Otherwise, if Miao Yi came out and found out about it, he would be enraged. He had just escaped danger, and he would be in grave danger again. Hence, she had to resolve this matter before he came out.
"Are you really going to do it?" The guard beside her frowned. This old man was the Old Fan that Yun Zhiqiu mentioned.
Yun Zhiqiu turned to look at him. "You heard and saw what happened just now. That Chu fellow didn't give me any leeway at all. Do I really have to marry him?"
Old Fan was a little troubled. He said, "Shopkeeper, killing a Celestial Court's Lieutenant is no small matter. If something happens … I hope Shopkeeper will reconsider!"
Yun Zhiqiu said gravely, "That's why I asked him for half a year's time so that we can plan carefully and not cause any trouble."
Elder Fan shook his head and said, "Shopkeeper, no matter how clean we are, when the time comes, the Heavenly Court will not let go of any suspects. Chu Li's pestering of the shopkeeper will definitely be included in the Heavenly Court's investigation. When that happens, our contact point will be useless. It will not be easy to establish a clean contact point in Sky Street!"
Yun Zhiqiu said, "That Chu fellow insisted on stirring up trouble. Even if I run, can the shop escape? Get the people in contact with the shop to prepare to move. In any case, that Chu fellow can't stay. I will bear all the consequences. I will explain to my 'family' afterward. You don't have to worry about anything else. Just do as I say. "
Old Fan hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he nodded and silently turned to leave.
As she watched him leave, Yun Zhiqiu suddenly let out a bitter laugh. "In this world, it's a sin for a woman to be good-looking. Who did I offend …" Recalling Chu Zishan's wolfish gaze, she lowered her head to look at herself, then pulled up her dress to take a look. She then released it and turned to Qian'Er and Xue'Er. "Find me some clothes that won't show off my figure. You two should be more careful in the future."
Qian'Er and Xue'Er exchanged helpless glances. Actually, the madam was only wearing the clothes of an ordinary woman. There was nothing out of the ordinary about it. She was already dressed conservatively. Were they going to deprive her of even the least bit of beauty?
The two had no choice but to agree.
Qiong'Er and Xue'Er had no choice but to agree. In the Hall of Three Origins, the three sons routinely reported to their father, Kou Lingxu, what was happening in their respective areas.
"Wen Lan has contacted Niu Youde. She has confirmed that Niu Youde is indeed still alive. He might come out of the Ancient Desolate Wasteland soon."
When Kou Mian, the last to report the situation, Kou Lingxu, who was sitting behind the table, couldn't help but exchange a meaningful glance with Old Tang, who was standing beside him.
Old Tang smiled faintly and said, "With a Golden Lotus cultivation, he managed to return alive after being imprisoned in the Primordial Wastelands for a thousand years. This fellow is indeed not to be underestimated. Or perhaps Pojun already knew that he would return alive when he agreed to let him go to the Primordial Wastelands?"
"Kou didn't say Lingxu." No matter why Kou agreed to agree. Xiao Xie Xiao agree. Xing. Zhou, "Lingxu" Tian. "Once or twice, he might be lucky. It's no longer a fluke to be able to make it through so many obstacles. He was even able to make it through the Ancient Desolate Wasteland alone. There's nothing more to say … "Kou Lingxu gently tapped on the armrest of his chair. He tilted his head slightly and looked to the side. Suddenly, he changed the topic." Old Tang, the Kou Clan has suffered a great loss after all this while. The young ladies of the Kou Clan are already at marriageable age. What do you think about marrying some of the nobles? "
His daughter was involved in this matter. Kou Zheng and his brothers exchanged glances.
Old Tang seemed to understand something from Kou Lingxu's eyes. He shook his head and said, "Your Highness, marrying some of the nobles would be a good choice under normal circumstances. But now, the Heavenly Court is showing signs of chaos. Once something happens, it will be earth-shattering. Every family prioritizes self-preservation. I'm afraid marrying off their daughters won't be of much use. If we really want to marry off now, we must prepare for the Kou family to accumulate strength. It's better to marry someone who will serve the Kou family with all their might. This Miao Yi is a good example. He will surely become a valiant general in the future. "
"Miao Yi!" Kou Qin frowned. "Uncle Tang, isn't this a little inappropriate? Let's not talk about Miao Yi's cultivation and strength, or whether he is worthy of the Kou family's daughter. Now is the time for us to ally with the Ying family. Even though there are conflicts in the dark, Miao Yi has already slapped Ying Jiuguang in the face. If we do this openly, we will only embarrass the Ying family. "
Kou Lingxu tapped his fingers on the armrest again. He remained silent, only looking at Old Tang.
Old Tang said, "We ally with the Ying family because we have common interests. Even if the Kou family's daughter marries into the Ying family, the Ying family will not care about friendship if something big happens. But this Miao Yi is different. It's fine if he doesn't come back alive this time. But if he does, the mighty King Ying's face will not be so easily slapped. Even if Ying Jiuguang doesn't say anything, his subordinates will naturally deal with this matter. Can Defeating Armies help Miao Yi from time to time? Most people wouldn't be able to protect Miao Yi even if they wanted to. If the Kou family makes a move, then the Ying family will have to think twice. As the saying goes, 'icing on the cake is better than providing timely assistance'. Not only did we help Miao Yi during his most difficult time, we even married the Kou family's daughter to him. How can he not be grateful and serve the Kou family with all his might? It's easy to raise an army of a thousand, but it's hard to find a good general. This Miao Yi's ability has been proven time and time again. He is worthy of the Kou family's investment in grooming him. Second Master, it's better to have a good heart than a good man! "
The three brothers exchanged glances, then finally turned their gazes to the old master seated at the head of the table.
"That makes sense!" Kou Lingxu, who had been silent all this while, suddenly nodded his head. He looked at his three sons and said, "Then it's decided. You three brothers, take a look. If Miao Yi marries one of your daughters, then he will be their son-in-law. You don't have to pay anything. The family will provide the resources to groom him for you."
The three brothers finally understood. Uncle Tang was completely endorsing the old master. There were some things that the old master, as a grandfather, couldn't say out loud. Then, they heard the old master's words. Since Miao Yi was able to gain the old master's favor, to the point of marrying his granddaughter to a lower position, then he must be willing to spend a lot of money to groom him. His future would definitely be bright, and he would be worth half a son. They wouldn't have to spend much to obtain a capable confidant … The three brothers felt their hearts warm up.
Kou Zheng said, "Father, I don't know what Miao Yi's intentions are. Wouldn't it be awkward if we were to act on impulse?" His words meant that he agreed.
Kou Lingxu lifted his chin towards Kou Mian and said, "Third Son, let Wen Lan be the matchmaker."
"Understood!" Kou Mian replied.
Purgatory, inside the Holy Lord Demonic Star's grand hall. General Ye Xingkong stood with his hands behind his back as he looked towards the entrance of the grand hall. Meanwhile, the Great General of the Devil Dao, Dan Qing, was silently pacing back and forth.
Not long after, Yun Aotian quickly walked out from the back of the hall, followed by his son, Yun Xiao.
Ye Xingkong and Dan Qing turned around together, then stepped forward and cupped their fists in greeting, "Greetings, Holy Lord!"
"No need for such formalities!" Yun Aotian propped himself up, but didn't put on any airs as he sat on the throne in the main hall. Instead, he stood in front of the two and asked, "General, what brings you here today?"
Ye Xingkong didn't beat around the bush. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Something has indeed happened. Something has happened to your granddaughter, Yun Zhiqiu."
Yun Aotian's heart skipped a beat. It would be troublesome if something happened to Yun Zhiqiu. Not only was she his granddaughter, but she was also Miao Yi's legal wife. More importantly, if something happened to Yun Zhiqiu, Miao Yi wouldn't be able to explain it to him. Unfortunately, this matter had been kept a secret from the Dominator of the Six Paths, and the true relationship between Miao Yi and his granddaughter hadn't been made public.
Yun Xiao was a little nervous as well. What could have happened that would make the General of the Devil Dao personally come over to greet them? However, he didn't have the right to speak in front of these people.
Yun Aotian was silent for a moment. After mentally preparing himself, he asked, "May I know what happened?"
"The newly appointed Governor of the Yuding Domain, Chu Zishan, has taken a liking to your granddaughter …" Ye Xingkong slowly explained what had happened.
Even though Old Fan was already under Yun Zhiqiu's command, and he had also accepted Yun Zhiqiu's orders this time, he still felt that something was amiss. It was truly a serious matter, so he secretly reported it to Ye Xingkong without telling Yun Zhiqiu.
Even though this matter was troublesome, Yun Aotian and his son heaved a sigh of relief when they heard that Yun Zhiqiu wasn't really in trouble. It was good that the matter hadn't happened yet. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to salvage the situation. Yun Aotian asked, "How do you think we should handle this matter, General?"
Ye Xingkong tilted his head slightly and gave Dan Qing a look. There were some things that he couldn't say.
Dan Qing understood and cupped her hands in greeting. "Saint Lord, for many years, our men have tried to infiltrate the rebel forces, but the results have not been ideal. This is especially true for the Palace Guards, who are very strict in their investigations. This Chu Zishan is a member of the Palace Guards. If we handle this matter appropriately, it will be a good opportunity. However, this matter involves the Saint Lord's granddaughter, so it's not appropriate for us to make a decision on our own. We would like to hear the Saint Lord's opinion."
Yun Aotian understood what the two of them were trying to say. He calmly said, "Are the two of you saying that you want Yun Zhiqiu to take advantage of the situation?"
Ye Xingkong didn't say anything. Dan Qing sighed and said, "I also know that this isn't appropriate, but for the sake of the greater cause, my brothers from the Devil Dao have made countless sacrifices. Of course, this matter will be decided by the Saint Lord. No one will dare to force you. "
Yun Xiao's expression darkened. Even an idiot could understand the meaning behind these words. Everyone in the Devil Dao was willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the greater cause, but if the Saint Lord was an exception, then it would be unthinkable.
Yun Aotian naturally understood what Dan Qing was trying to say. She was trying to put pressure on him, but he didn't object. He simply nodded and said, "I'm not against it. However, I suggest that we listen to the Boundless Dao's Saint Lord, Miao Yi's opinion on this matter first."
Ye Xingkong and Dan Qing exchanged glances. Dan Qing asked curiously, "This is an internal matter of the Devil Dao, and also something that benefits the Six Paths. Why do we need to ask for Miao Yi's opinion?"
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