Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7412

Chapter 7326: A Happy Marriage

The Nine Star Imperial Clan, hailed as the head of the Nine Guardian Imperial Clans, had served the Li Imperial Clan for generations, accumulating countless merits, before being able to marry the prodigy Jiu Yuan to them.

Why then did Li Tianming, without merit or bloodline, marry into the Li Imperial Clan?

This question baffled everyone.

But at this moment, everyone saw Li Chaoxi and Li Tianming exchange a glance, their eyes filled with tender affection.

They held hands, very close, Li Chaoxi even pressing her arm and shoulder against Li Tianming’s.

Li Tianming smiled naturally at everyone.

This scene almost dispelled all doubts.

“Seeing how i*imate they are, it’s probably true!”

“The Empress’s status is so noble, if she weren’t truly in love, why would she willingly give herself to Li Tianming?”

“Could it be that they are truly in love?”

“But why?”

Some felt indignant, overflowing with jealousy.

Someone else retorted, “His talent alone is unmatched in the outer sect! His background is equally astonishing!”

Immediately, most of the doubts subsided, and the entire Myriad Emperors Palace quieted down considerably.

Of course, some whispers still lingered, but that was exactly the effect Li Tianming wanted.

Li Tianming led Li Chaoxi down from the high platform and into the crowd.

They faced a group of powerful members of the guardian imperial clans, including Xingxiao and other geniuses who had interacted with Li Tianming and gotten along well.

“Greetings, Emperor! Greetings, War God Li!”

The eldest and most powerful Xingxiao led the way, bowing to the group of junior brothers and sisters from the guardian imperial clans.

Li Chaoxi smiled and said, “Alright, no need for formalities. I should thank you more, Xingxiao.”

Xingxiao asked somewhat blankly, “What does ‘Emperor’ refer to…?”

“I never imagined that what I asked you to deliver—which was both a tactical maneuver and a love letter—would be the key to the beginning of our relationship,” Li Chaoxi said with a smile.

Xingxiao paused slightly, then smiled and said, “Your Majesty is too kind. It’s mainly because you and War God Li are destined to meet. No matter how you meet, you will stay together. I congratulate you both on your marriage in advance, and wish you a smooth path in your future cultivation, reaching new heights.”

“Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, War God Li!” Xingyan, Hun Fanyun, and the others greeted him with bright smiles.

“Thank you all for your kind words, and I wish you all smooth cultivation as well,” Li Tianming said with a smile, returning their greetings.

This small circle, mainly composed of members of the Guardian Imperial Clan, became incredibly harmonious.

Li Chaoxi wasn’t arrogant, and given his good relationship with Li Tianming, he naturally got along well with these young members of the Guardian Imperial Clan.

Xingxiao and the others, who had initially been somewhat reserved, completely relaxed after a few words.

In fact, the harmonious atmosphere among them was largely due to Li Tianming’s mediation.

Those around them, noticing the way Li Chaoxi frequently glanced at Li Tianming, and Li Tianming himself paying attention to Li Chaoxi’s emotions while talking with his friends, became even more convinced that the two were truly in love!

“Without a foundation of affection, it’s impossible to show such expressions. They’ve genuinely developed feelings for each other through battle!”

Hearing Yin Chen’s report of the crowd’s reactions, Li Tianming couldn’t help but smile slightly.

Sui Shenyao exclaimed in surprise, “Little Li, how can you act so well? You fooled these people so easily?”

“No, this only fools true outsiders to the Great Dao. For some people, it absolutely won’t work,” Li Tianming thought to himself. “

Really? Who else? How can we make it flawless?” Sui Shenyao asked again.

“No need. We can’t fool the remaining part, and there’s no need to. They dare not speak, and besides… even if they did, no one would believe us,” Li Tianming replied calmly.

At this moment, Xingyan asked Li Chaoxi with great curiosity, “Sister Empress, how did you and War God Li get together? Can you tell us?”

Li Chaoxi smiled gently and then slowly recounted, “Tianming, he’s the kind of person who can completely entrust his back to others on the battlefield…”

“…”

The others listened intently, and Li Tianming was happy to have some peace and quiet.

At this point, Li Tianming had little to do, and Li Chaoxi’s storytelling was so vivid that Li Tianming was even somewhat surprised by her storytelling skills.

If he didn’t know the feelings between the two, Li Tianming would have thought Li Chaoxi was serious after hearing the story.

Amidst the harmony of the group, in the shadows of the Myriad Emperors Palace, a figure was observing everything.

When Li Dixiao appeared, he had already concealed his appearance and distanced himself from the crowd after leaving the private room, so that no one would notice him.

This person was none other than Li Qianyang!

“These two are definitely fake. They could never have married for love; they’re actually after the Myriad Emperors War!” Li Qianyang said with a sinister look in his eyes.

He was furious about their actions and plans.

Although this was a sham marriage between Li Tianming and Li Chaoxi, Li Dixiao’s presence behind it prevented him from revealing the truth.

Jiu Yuan, standing beside him, said coldly, “Husband, should we expose the truth and let everyone see their true colors?”

“Fool! Aside from the pressure from Li Dixiao, we have no right to expose them, and it wouldn’t do any good anyway.”

Jiu Yuan frowned, puzzled. “Why? Won’t this behavior be condemned?”

“Feelings are a matter of truth and falsehood. Our opinions don’t matter. As long as the parties involved insist it’s true, do outsiders really understand their feelings better than the lovers themselves?” Li Qianyang looked at Jiu Yuan as if she were an idiot.

Jiu Yuan finally understood Li Qianyang’s meaning and lowered her head slightly, saying, “I understand…”

This was what Li Dixiao had instructed Li Tianming and Li Chaoxi in the Holy War Temple.

Whether it was true or false, they had to unhesitatingly insist it was true and act as if their feelings were genuine.

They left no room for error in their actions, so even if someone saw through their scheme, there was nothing they could do. As long as public opinion favored Li Tianming and his group, that was enough.

Seeing Li Tianming and Li Chaoxi getting along well and even meeting friends together, Jiu Yuan couldn’t help but feel a little moved.

She looked at Li Qianyang and said with deep affection, “Husband, whether it’s true or not, Li Tianming is about to get married and will soon become a member of the Li imperial family. When will you marry me?”

“What’s the rush? Marriage is a big deal. With so many important figures involved, are you afraid I’ll abandon you?” Li Qianyang frowned and said.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Yuan’s delicate body trembled, her autumn eyes filled with tears, giving her a pitiful appearance. However, she ultimately buried her words deep inside.

At this moment, she remained silent.

During the conversation between Li Tianming, Li Chaoxi, Xingxiao, and the others, a woman with green hair and green eyes suddenly stepped out from the crowd.

“Governor Wei?” Li Tianming was slightly surprised.

“Greetings, Governor Wei…”

Xingxiao and the others also greeted her.

“Emperor, and Tianming.” Wei Shendao bowed slightly in their direction.

Wei Shendao should show respect to the Emperor, but this bow also had a certain meaning for Li Tianming.

After all, since their last heart-to-heart talk, their positions had changed slightly, and now that Li Tianming had become the prospective son-in-law of the Li imperial family, his status had naturally risen as well.

No one felt anything was amiss.

“Your Majesty, I congratulate you both on your marriage in advance,” Wei Shendao said with a smile. “I can’t believe Tianming is already at the age to discuss marriage. It feels like he’s still the boy who stormed the Young Emperor’s Tower.”

“Growth can happen in an instant sometimes, that’s normal,” Li Chaoxi said with a smile.

“Now, thanks to Tianming, I can even exchange a few words with Your Majesty,” Wei Shendao said gently.

“Governor Wei, you’ve been ‘caring’ for Tianming in the Heavenly Emperor Sect, so naturally, we’ll get closer in the future, as long as you take good care of him,” Li Chaoxi said with a smile.

However, there seemed to be a hidden meaning in her words, the implication of which only Li Tianming and Wei Shendao could understand.

Xingxiao and the others around them didn’t react at all, taking it as just ordinary polite talk.

Wei Shendao quickly recovered and smiled, saying, “I will. I will always be a good elder of Heavenly Mandate, please rest assured, Your Majesty.”

“Thank you, Governor Wei, for taking the trouble to come and offer your congratulations. The Imperial Heavenly Pavilion is very busy, and now that we have witnessed all this, if you are busy, please return. I will apply for the challenge next time and then we can talk again,” Li Tianming said tactfully.

Wei Shendao smiled, seemingly pleased, and nodded, “Alright, alright, I’ll be going now. If you two have time, you can come to the Imperial Heavenly Pavilion to see this old man.”

With that, she turned and left, quickly disappearing into the dense crowd…