In the Dean's Hall, Chen Jiu was rendered speechless by Shangguan Zheng's words. Originally, he had come here to extort the Divine Artifact. Who would have thought that Shangguan Zheng wanted him to be his son-in-law?
If his mouth softened and he really agreed, then wouldn't he really become Shangguan Zheng's coolie in the future? Chen Jiu felt that Shangguan Zheng's plan was too good!
Shangguan Zhiruo was not completely uninterested in him. Otherwise, Chen Jiu would not have played with her last time. However, when it came to marrying her, she was not serious at all. She was a classic beauty with a reserved, dignified, and elegant temperament. This made him very hesitant.
In this dilemma, Chen Jiu was not sure about his feelings. Therefore, in the face of Shangguan Zheng's request, he could not agree at the moment, but he also did not reject it forcefully.
"Chen Jiu, if you don't say anything, I'll take it as a yes. I'll hold an engagement ceremony for you two another day. After you help me solve the orcs' problem, I'll marry you right away! "Shangguan Zheng said impatiently. He was about to make the final decision.
"Wait, this won't do! You can't do this!" Chen Jiu hurriedly stopped him.
"What? Do you not like my daughter, or do you not want the Divine Artifact? Or do you have other ideas? Tell us and we can discuss it! "Shangguan Zheng was not shy with Chen Jiu. He looked at him as if he were looking at his son-in-law.
"Zhiruo is very beautiful and attractive, but after all, our relationship has not reached that stage. I don't have that kind of feeling for her. It's not good to get engaged now!" Chen Jiu could not help but persuade him.
"What's wrong with it, Chen Jiu? Feelings can be cultivated slowly. As long as you two are willing to be together, there is no difficulty that can stop you!" Shangguan Zheng said matter-of-factly. "Moreover, if you want to stop John, you have to show up. And this also needs a legitimate reason. Your engagement with Zhiruo is the most convincing!"
"But this is too fast. Please forgive me for not being able to accept this!" Chen Jiu shook his head and refused again.
"Chen Jiu, you … as the Dragon Emperor, why are you still so inflexible? Don't tell me you're afraid that your wife will cause trouble for you? "Shangguan Zheng couldn't help but provoke him.
Chen Jiu shook his head and said seriously, "Shangguan Zheng, you have to be principled. I'm not the kind of person who would mess around with women!"
"You rascal, I'm such a living, fair, and beautiful daughter, and you don't even want it? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey? "Shangguan Zheng couldn't help but curse.
"You're the one who's stupid!" Chen Jiu retorted.
"You blockhead, rotten wood is hard to carve!" Shangguan Zheng scolded angrily again.
"You sold your daughter for glory. You're vicious!" Chen Jiu was not to be outdone.
"You're the Great Emperor of a generation. You don't even dare to have a woman. What other capabilities do you have?"
"You're the Dean in vain. You can't even keep an eye on your own woman. Aren't you ashamed?"
The two of them went back and forth like a shrew, fiercely scolding each other. Fortunately, no one saw this scene. Otherwise, they would be so shocked that their teeth would fall out. Weren't they here for a friendly visit? Why were they so unfriendly?
"You … You …" After scolding for a while, Shangguan Zheng was suddenly at a loss for words. He couldn't help but sigh and plead, "Chen 'er, my daughter is still so young, and the beastmen don't have any sense of propriety in that aspect. Today you play, tomorrow he plays. If my poor daughter is sent into their hands, how can there be a good one? No matter what, she's still your sister. You can't push your sister into a fire pit, right? "
"Don't worry, I think Hardedef is a good person. Besides, with your daughter's temper, it's good enough that she doesn't push others!" Chen Jiu was completely relieved.
"Chen Jiu, if you let my daughter marry someone else, then don't even think about the Divine Artifacts!" Shangguan Zheng suddenly threatened again.
"Fine, I don't want them. Do you think I can't do without them?" Chen Jiu said this just to show off.
"Chen Jiu, don't you have any room for negotiation? Didn't you say that as long as I give you the Divine Artifacts, you'll help me wholeheartedly? "Shangguan Zheng once again became weak. He couldn't afford to gamble, and he couldn't afford to lose!
"Of course, as long as you give me the Divine Artifacts, I can help you with these things. But my marriage with Zhi Ruo can't be taken seriously!" Chen Jiu naturally couldn't bear to give up the Divine Artifacts.
"Can't be taken seriously? Then let's play pretend. When the time comes, if you really don't have feelings for Zhi Ruo, then you just have to cancel the engagement. Is that okay? "Shangguan Zheng couldn't help but take a step back and said.
"That's one way. But are you sure you're willing to give me the Divine Artifacts no matter what the result is?" Chen Jiu asked seriously.
"Of course, I, Shangguan Zheng, am a man of my words!" Shangguan Zheng smiled very brightly at this time. In his opinion, Chen Jiu was now the dignified Dragon Emperor. If he announced his engagement with Shangguan Zhi Ruo, how could he go back on his word in the future? Even if he wanted to go back on his word, he was afraid that the world wouldn't agree.
Chen Jiu, who was wholeheartedly scheming for the Divine Artifacts, didn't know that he was the one being schemed against, also laughed a little complacently. "Since you're so straightforward, then I'll agree to this marriage!"
"Good, Chen Jiu, I know you're a straightforward person!" Shangguan Zheng couldn't help but ask proudly, "Hurry up and call me Dad!"
"Shangguan Zheng!" Chen Jiu glared at him, which really made Shangguan Zheng embarrassed. He hurriedly tried to smooth things over and apologize. But in his heart, he secretly said, "If you don't call me that now, then I'll let you call me that a few more times in the future."
Now that the general direction had been set, it was time to discuss how to poach Shangguan Zhi Ruo from Hardedef's side and completely poach her over to his side.
"Shangguan Zheng, do you think Zhi Ruo will agree?" At this point, Chen Jiu couldn't help but become unconfident.
"Don't worry, if my wife can't handle this small matter, then she's not my wife anymore!" Shangguan Zheng was full of confidence in his wife.
"But even if Zhi Ruo agrees, we can't just kick Hardedef to the side directly. If we do that, not only will he lose face, but also the reputation of the Dragon Emperor will be ruined!" Chen Jiu couldn't help but hesitate again.
"Well, this needs to be carefully planned. But Chen Jiu, as the Dragon Emperor, you've governed the country well. Hardedef and a woman, you can't possibly be inferior to you, right?" Shangguan Zheng gave his full confidence and support.
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