Dance Of The Dragons
Chapter 147 : The Palace Masters’ Proposal

Chapter 147: Chapter 147 : The Palace Masters’ Proposal

The ambush to the Demonic Realm ended on a good note. Although the troops from the Heavenly Realm failed to exact control over all the Demon King Palaces, they caused enough damage to the majority of areas.

The consecutive setbacks in recent months were sufficient to impede the movement of the demons.

For now, the world was at peace.

Within the Heavenly Realm, though, a brand new kind of storm was brewing.

"In a way, this is a blessing in disguise," the Heavenly Emperor mused as he sat on his throne. "Jianyu’s gender is exposed, but we manage to pin the blame on the First Demon King."

Xie Jianshen raised his head and stared at his father in bewilderment.

"Father, Little Yu’s position is in jeopardy. Are you not going to do anything about it?"

The Emperor sighed. He stepped down from his throne and strode toward his son.

Tapping Xie Jianshen on his shoulder, he then said, "There is nothing else we can do about it. From now on, Jianyu has to live as an omega. That is all I can do for him right now."

Xie Jianshen gritted his teeth.

"Father!"

"Otherwise?" The Emperor narrowed his eyes at his eldest son. "Even if I forcefully install him as the next heavenly emperor, his reign would not last long. Especially now that he is greatly weakened."

The beginning of the storm was the first morning meeting that happened right after the palace masters returned from the Demonic Realm.

All palace masters donned their best robes, wore their shiniest shoes, and brought their unshaken confidence to stake their claim on the throne. The loudest of them all was Liu Yichen.

"Your Majesty!" he cupped his hands and bowed as low as he could before the Emperor. "We would like to gain clarification about the heir to the Dragon Throne."

The Heavenly Emperor arched an eyebrow at the Wuyang Palace Master. Typical of a wolf, he thought. Always the first to pounce whenever an opportunity opened up.

The other palace masters exchanged uncomfortable glances. Liu Yichen did not care to ask about the Crown Prince’s condition at all. All he cared about was the Crown Prince position.

"Well, what kind of clarification do you want?" the Heavenly Emperor asked with a cold tone.

Liu Yichen clenched his jaw.

"It is the Heavenly Realm’s greatest misfortune to lose a Crown Prince as capable as the Fuxi Palace Master, but we need to quickly replace him with another viable heir candidate."

The Heavenly Emperor slammed a hand against his armrest, causing everyone to flinch.

"Liu Yichen!" he shouted while pointing a finger at the Wuyang Palace Master. "You dare to curse the Crown Prince in front of me!"

All palace masters quickly fell to their knees.

"This subject does not dare!" Liu Yichen kowtowed so low that his forehead touched the ground. "This subject is just concerned about the continuation of the Heavenly Empire!"

The Emperor rose to his feet. "Are you claiming that I am lacking concern for the Heavenly Empire???"

"Not at all! Your Majesty, please calm down!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down!" the other palace masters cried out in unison.

And then, Song Weiyang, the Qifeng Palace Master, spoke up, "Your Majesty, Palace Master Liu was too rash in raising the topic. The Crown Prince has worked really hard and sacrificed himself for the good of the realm. His heroic deeds are incomparable. He would have made an excellent heavenly emperor.

Now that this horrible tragedy befell the Crown Prince, it is important to know what Your Majesty plans for the future."

The Emperor swept the entire palace masters with his gaze.

"You do not come here without any forethoughts. Go ahead and say it out loud."

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is currently the highest-level Golden Lotus in all three realms. A child born by a Golden Lotus possessed extraordinary talents and strength. This subject believes that -- if Your Majesty is open to it -- the Crown Prince shall give birth to the next heir of the Dragon Throne."

The Heavenly Emperor curled his fingers into fists.

As soon as Xie Jianyu’s gender was exposed, he was quickly reduced to be a breeding vessel for these abominable creatures. The Emperor often wondered if these palace masters were any different than the First Demon King.

"Oh? And who should be the father?" he asked with a scary grin plastered across his face.

The other palace masters shrank in fear, but Song Weiyang replied without skipping a beat.

"My son, Song Zhuquan, would be honored to ask for His Majesty Crown Prince’s hand in marriage."

The other palace masters gaped at Song Weiyang. The Qifeng Palace Master actually came up with a brilliant idea! If their own sons and nephews could not ascend the Dragon Throne, why not let their grandsons and grandnephews sit on the throne?

Without wasting any more time, they quickly came up with the best groom candidate in their palace to match Song Weiyang’s suggestion.

"Your Majesty, my brother Zhou Guiying has yet to take a wife. I would like to propose a match between the Crown Prince and him," Zhou Guizheng said in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, our palace’s Wu Shenxia is a renowned Commandant under General Fu. She has had countless achievements and merits to her name since a young age. She would be the best candidate for the Crown Prince," Wu Qingyou said.

The Heavenly Emperor stopped listening after he heard what the three palace masters said.

"I shall give each palace three days to submit their proposal. After the Crown Prince is well enough to review each proposal, he shall decide for himself. Court dismissed."

Zhang Zhiyuan went back home soon after.

His supposedly heavily injured son was waiting for him with a deadpanned expression.

"Father, how is it?"

Zhang Zhiyuan furrowed his brows at his son.

"Fengxi, why do you care so much?"

"Father, just tell me," Zhang Fengxi insisted.

Zhang Zhiyuan sighed.

"Song Weiyang suggested to have the Crown Prince give birth to the next heir. All palace masters were told to submit their proposals within three days. I am thinking of proposing a match between the Crown Prince and your cousin, Fenghan. Fengxi, do you think that... HEY FENGXI, WHERE ARE YOU GOING???"

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