A family of widows, all shouldered, raising the dragon flag!

moment!

Chu Qingrou was stunned.

Her eyes were filled with shock.

She had considered countless possibilities, but she never imagined that her older sister would ask her to marry Qin Ze as well.

"Third sister, since you're unsure if he likes you, and the man you like is just as good as your brother-in-law!"

"Why don't you come with me to marry Qin Ze? I promise you, Qin Ze is absolutely a man you can entrust your life to!"

Seeing the disbelief on her third sister's face, Chu Yanran realized that her request was a bit excessive.

But she felt that if she didn't bring it up now, she would never have another chance.

She knew perfectly well that there were countless eligible bachelors in the entire Chu Kingdom who were fond of her third sister.

Only now did she feel she had a chance to try.

"Sister, I..."

Just as Chu Qingrou was about to say yes...

Qin Ze walked over.

At this moment, he was the center of attention.

All eyes were on him!

He is rightfully number one on the list of prodigies.

"Fifth Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? You seem so happy!"

When Qin Ze asked her that question, Chu Yanran blushed.

Chu Qingrou was even more hesitant to look at Qin Ze.

She was still processing what her sister had said.

For a split second just now, she almost agreed.

"It's nothing, we were just chatting!"

"Oh?"

"Then let's first pay our respects to Her Majesty the Empress, and then hurry back!"

Qin Ze's words startled everyone.

Even Chu Qingrou was starting to worry.

"Qin Ze, aren't you afraid that your mother won't approve after you see her?"

"Afraid? Why be afraid?"

"Fifth Sister-in-law and Qingrou are both stunningly beautiful and broad-minded. I believe my mother-in-law's demeanor and grace are absolutely unparalleled!"

"Besides, I'm bringing happiness to my fifth sister-in-law; my mother-in-law should be even happier!"

Qin Ze's powerful voice drew nods of approval from the surrounding crowd.

In their eyes, the top spot on the list of geniuses is indeed worthy of their Chu Kingdom's eldest princess!

Hearing Qin Ze say this, Chu Yanran smiled and nodded.

"I was just scaring you. Your mother won't make things difficult for you!"

Chu Qingrou felt a mix of emotions; she had almost blurted out that she would agree to her older sister's request.

But Qin Ze interrupted him.

quickly!

Qin Ze then appeared in front of the Chu Kingdom's royal palace with Chu Yanran and Chu Qingrou.

Chu Qingrou had already sent word to her mother.

Sure enough, they had just arrived at the palace gates.

Then a eunuch came out and led the way.

Along the way, the maids and eunuchs in the palace all stared at Qin Ze.

Qin Ze's handsome appearance and upright posture made some palace maids dare not look at him for long.

Step into the Golden Palace!

Inside the vast palace, only Chu Canglan could be heard reviewing memorials, while the surrounding civil and military officials stood like statues, not daring to breathe.

Suppressed!

Extreme repression!

It could even be said that Chu Canglan's sheer power was enough to keep all the civil and military officials of the Chu Kingdom from daring to breathe.

Until Qin Ze entered!

Chu Canglan slowly raised his eyes.

With just one glance, Qin Ze saw a hint of appreciation in the other person's eyes.

But what she felt most was a deep maternal love for Chu Yanran beside him.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty!"

"Qin Ze, the ninth son of the Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Zhou Dynasty, pays his respects to Her Majesty the Empress!"

Seeing Qin Ze's composed and dignified demeanor, Chu Canglan nodded in satisfaction.

"Rise, all of you!"

"Qin Ze, I've heard you intend to marry my precious daughter?"

His very first words were filled with an air of intimidation.

If it were someone else, they would probably be too scared to do it.

But Qin Ze did not hesitate at all.

"Yes!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the civil and military officials looked at each other and began to discuss among themselves.

"How dare you! Do you think you can just marry the Princess of Chu as you please?"

"That's right, my Chu Kingdom's eldest princess is majestic and awe-inspiring, how could you, one of the nine sons of the Qin family, be worthy of her?"

Faced with impeachment from both civil and military officials.

Qin Ze gave a cold laugh.

"In my eyes, Yanran is just a beautiful and kind-hearted girl, the woman in my heart, the woman I want to protect."

"The love of my life."

Qin Ze's words made the civil and military officials of Chu even more critical.

For people of their status, their children's marriages are a transaction, a gamble. Why would they care who their children like?

Moreover, they felt that Chu Yanran should marry someone who would be beneficial for her going abroad.

We shouldn't be so hasty!

"You little brat, how dare you talk about love?"

"Exactly, you, the ninth son of a prestigious family, dare to challenge me?"

Facing universal condemnation!

Qin Ze remained unfazed.

Chu Canglan watched Qin Ze quietly, observing his every move.

Remain unmoved by favor or disgrace!

Unfazed and fearless!

Most importantly, Qin Ze never became complacent because he married Yan.

Throughout, his gaze towards Yanran was full of tenderness and love.

A love that only knows how to cherish his daughter, a love that is completely untainted by any self-interest!

How could she not be delighted with such a virtuous son-in-law!

Then look at the verbal and written punishments handed down by the entire court.

Chu Canglan was furious.

"Shut up!"

boom!

That overwhelming aura silenced all the civil and military officials, preventing them from uttering a single word.

"Even if Qin Ze isn't my son-in-law, or even if he's Yanran's friend, how dare you be so presumptuous?"

"Besides, don't you all know his identity today?"

"Who dares to utter a single word about my family affairs...?"

"snort!"

A single cold snort was enough to scare several of them so much they wet themselves.

This scene shocked Qin Ze.

Is his mother-in-law protecting him?

Chu Canglan frowned as he glanced at the few people who had wet their pants.

"Drag him out and behead him!"

"Those who can't handle even the smallest pressure are unfit to serve in the government!"

After speaking, Chu Canglan looked at Qin Ze.

"Qin Ze, you keep saying you'll protect Yanran!"

"How can I trust you!"

Qin Ze was taken aback when he heard this.

He then stepped forward!

"Your Majesty, I, Qin Ze, swear to the heavens of martial arts..."

"If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth..."

A vow!

This left the entire court speechless once again.

Chu Canglan's eyes were full of smiles. It was indeed rare and precious for a man to dare to swear an oath in martial arts!

Chu Yanran's heart was pounding.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears.

"Ninth Brother, are you stupid? Why would you swear an oath using martial arts!"

"Why not? My love for you is swear on the law of martial arts, and besides, my love for you will never change in this lifetime!"

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【Favorability +10】

[Chu Yanran's Favorability Rating: 70]

The flashing golden numbers before his eyes filled Qin Ze with excitement.

Suddenly, he was stunned.

Chu Qingrou, who was standing to the side, also had golden numbers on her body.

【Favorability +10】

【Favorability +10】

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[Chu Qingrou's Favorability: 50]

He never expected that Chu Qingrou would have feelings for him.

When Chu Canglan saw that her daughter was also concerned about Qin Ze, she realized that the two were truly in love!

"Not bad, not bad, Qin Ze, you've certainly changed my perception of you!"

"I approve of your marriage to Yanran!"

Upon hearing this!

Qin Ze immediately knelt down and bowed!

"Thank you so much, Mother-in-law!"

"Dear Mother-in-law, please accept my bow!"

Seeing Qin Ze kneel down now that she's his mother-in-law, even though he hadn't knelt before, Chu Canglan smiled even more happily.

This son-in-law is a pragmatic person!

Get up!

"Since I dared to entrust my daughter to you, it naturally means I approve of you!"

"But I have also heard about the affairs of your Qin family!"

"If Emperor Renzong were to cause you even the slightest injustice!"

"Even if you come to stay with your mother-in-law, she'll have your back!"