After hearing King Xiangli Que's words, Shen Ye was in a state of turmoil, clinging to a sliver of hope. He believed that his Master, detached from worldly desires and living in solitude for so many years, would never agree to a marriage alliance with the royal family. Yet, Xize had agreed?
Seeing Xize accept, Xiangli Que felt that his plan to win over the High Priest had already half-succeeded. He turned his gaze back to Shen Ye, awaiting his reply. Qinghua stood frozen in shock. She hadn't rushed to stop Xiangli Que earlier because Lord Xize had always been indifferent to matters of romance; she had assumed Xize would refuse the King on his own, seeing no need for herself to play the villain. Yet, Xize had actually agreed. Qinghua had already resolved to get rid of Alanruo; she could not allow Alanruo any real chance of threatening Junuo's claim to the throne!
Shen Ye had originally thought marrying Junuo was acceptable, but now that he knew Alanruo was truly going to marry his Master, his mind was in absolute chaos. The words to accept the marriage with the First Princess Junuo stuck in his throat, impossible to utter. Amidst his chaotic thoughts, Shen Ye finally grasped at an excuse: "Lord, such a major life event as marriage requires me to return home and consult my mother. My mother raised me alone through untold hardships; to go through with something as significant as marriage without telling her would make me an unworthy son!"
Chapter 87