BXBX NOVEL Chapter 316 - 316. An Offer
"I\'m saying this because soon we\'ll be close family, isn\'t it?" he said very confidently, the way he spoke was as if the person he was talking to was the biological parent of the man who her daughter wanted.
"And since you are here, then convey my good intentions to your son-in-law." He didn\'t know where to meet Princess Fu Xie Lan\'s family or husband, so the only one he could meet was Emperor Fu Qing, the man\'s father-in-law.
As if at a loss for words, Emperor Fu Qing remained silent, not only because of King Shen\'s intentions but because it turned out that the middle-aged man sitting in front of him knew several witches.
"Hmm, I know Your Majesty might be surprised to learn that I have acquaintances with some wizard."
"But it is important to know that their existence, which is always considered a myth by society, is true."
"Not only wizard, but different creatures exist in this world, Your Majesty."
"Like Vampires maybe? Or werewolves and fairies and even mermaids exist in this world," he added and managed to make everyone surprised to hear it. Including Prince Shen Zue..
"How did you know?"
"How I find out, it doesn\'t matter," the middle-aged man replied.
"I\'m just telling the truth. Shouldn\'t you also know this, Your Majesty? Considering your son-in-law is a wizard," he added again looking at Emperor Fu Qing.
At such a question, the Emperor of the Zu kingdom gasped.
"Hmm seeing your response, seems like your son-in-law didn\'t tell you anything about his life, what a shame," King Shen said with a rough sigh as if he already knew about the lives of the creatures he mentioned earlier.
"So may I know when Princess Fu Xie Lan and Her Husband will return?"
Emperor Fu Qing was still in his position, the middle-aged man\'s mind was currently only filled with worries about Fu Xie Lan, his daughter, and also her husband. Until King Shen Hua\'s snort woke him up.
"Ah...for that matter, they didn\'t say for sure when they would return, Your Majesty King Shen," Emperor Fu Qing said.
"Hmm. Really?"
"Then, don\'t forget to convey my good intentions," he added in a slightly suppressed voice at the last two words.
Hearing that, Emperor Fu Qing slowly took a deep breath for a moment then exhaled slowly, he would try to answer, but he didn\'t know whether to please King Shen or not.
"Regarding your good intentions. I am very grateful, Your Majesty."
"Only, I apologize on behalf of my daughter and son-in-law. Seems like what your princess wants, it may be difficult for me to fulfill, Your Majesty," Emperor Fu Qing said slowly while noticing the change in expression that might occur on the middle-aged man\'s face.
"Before they got married, I gave Gu Yi a condition before becoming my daughter-in-law not to remarry after being with my daughter," he added.
"And that man agreed to it. So it is impossible to realize Princess Li\'s wish. I hope you can understand, your majesty."
And sure enough, the King Shen expression on his face immediately changed. The friendly smile with the previously shining face suddenly disappeared after hearing Emperor Fu Qing\'s words.
"I even personally came to this kingdom just to ask for such a small thing and you are rejecting my good intentions?" Shen Hua responded with a slightly raised tone of voice.
"My apologies, Your Majesty King Shen."
"Hmm... well. Cause I\'ve come all the way here, what if you cancel the conditions you gave your son-in-law? In return, I will give some of my territories to you," King Shen replied.
Qiao and Lim glanced at each other briefly when they heard the middle-aged man\'s insistent request.
"I think it\'s ..."
"Nothing is impossible, King Fu. That condition was given by you, and I think it would be fine if you cancel it," King Shen cut in as if he knew what the leader of the Zu kingdom would say next.
"How? It won\'t harm your kingdom at all, and quite the opposite."
Emperor Fu Qing who heard this fell silent again.
Emperor Fu Qing loved Fu Xie Lan more than anything. Even when compared to his own life. Then what right do other people have to do something that can hurt her daughter\'s heart?
"I\'ve made a big offer to you, and everything will only bring benefits to the Zu kingdom, and it\'s all for my daughter, for my daughter\'s happiness, as her father, I will do anything. And I hope that King Fu accepts my offer," said King Shen Hua again.
"What if I decline your offer, Your Majesty?" stuttered the Emperor of the Zu kingdom. He knew very well who he was talking to at this moment. Even though he was also a king, compared to King Shen Hua, he was truly nothing.
"I think His Majesty King Fu knows very well how I can expand the territory of the Oceanna kingdom," Shen Hua replied immediately.
Tensing, Emperor Fu Qing\'s body stiffened at the middle-aged man\'s words. How could he have forgotten it? After his return to rule in this kingdom, the warlord of the kingdom told him everything that happened while he was confined in the dungeon, including all the wars and territorial struggles that occurred.
Not only that, King Shen never played with his words, that was the reason why Emperor Fu Qing was wary of the man\'s private visit to his Kingdom.
He loves his daughter very much, but that does not mean he will sacrifice the safety of the Zu Kingdom\'s residents. It was very clear the consequences he would receive when refusing the offer of the leader of the Oceanna Kingdom.
Faced with two choices that are both important to him, as a King and the father of an only daughter, Emperor Fu Qing is in a dilemma.
"His Majesty King Shen is well aware that my daughter was only married a few days ago. As a fellow parent, give me some time to discuss this with them," Emperor Fu Qing said quietly.
"Does that mean His Majesty King Fu withdraws the conditions you put on your son-in-law?"
"If you think like that, then just think so, Your Majesty," Emperor Fu Qing replied. He didn\'t know what to answer anymore. At this time, he was really worried, the safety of the people came first, but the happiness of his daughter was also very important.
He will leave everything to the man who has become his son-in-law. Whether Gu Yi will marry Princess Li or not is up to him.