Chapter 316

Not only did he save the royal family's face, even Huangfu Qingming, who was maliciously ridiculed by the people for wearing a green hat, looked much better.

He personally went to the Eastern Wilderness to look for Princess Lanchu. Apart from bringing back the princess, he also wanted to kill the rumored adulterer.

But at that time, Princess Lanchu was alone, so the rumors were dispelled.

Now, she explained in front of the world, which was equivalent to helping him save his face, sweeping away his previous bad mood.

From the looks of it, this Ji Lanchu should be determined to marry him!

She had just obtained a great fortune in the Ten-Thousand Dragon Secret Ground, and after marrying him, that fortune would be equivalent to him, Huangfu Qingming. Thinking of this, he was even happier.

"Because of my stubbornness, it caused rumors to spread everywhere, causing Huangfu Qingming to be ridiculed by others for no reason. I hereby express my apologies to him."

At this moment, through the Water Mirror Stone, the people in the world saw Huangfu Qingming elegantly shaking his head, indicating that he didn't mind at all.

"But, Young Master Huangfu, before the wedding, Lanchu still has a wish, I wonder if you are willing to help me fulfill it?"

Ji Lanchu pouted.

"Your Highness, what other wish do you have?"

At this moment, under the gazes of everyone present, Huangfu Qingming displayed a dignified and unrestrained appearance.

"Just like what I said before, Lanchu hopes that my future husband truly likes me and is willing to do anything for me."

"If he marries me so easily, Lanchu will inevitably worry that he won't cherish me in the future."

Ji Lanchu was born with an outstanding beauty, and when she said such words, it was truly pitiful.

"Your Highness, you're exaggerating. I promise to use my life to protect you."

Huangfu Qingming said seriously.

"Saying is always easier than doing." She replied.

"That's right, that's right! Even if he's a prodigy, Huangfu Qingming, it won't be that easy to marry our princess! "

In Luoyang City, a man said excitedly.

"The princess is still young, and has fantasies about love. She must be hoping to have an unforgettable memory before marriage, right?"

The young girls of the same age as Princess Lanchu were full of sympathy for her. They felt that she definitely didn't want to become a sacrifice for a political marriage.

"Then what does Your Highness want me to do?"

Huangfu Qingming noticed that something was wrong at this moment, but Princess Lanchu had spoken in front of the entire world, so he had no choice but to express his opinion.

"I want to … have a joust for a spouse!"

Princess Lanchu seemed to hesitate for a moment before she said, her voice echoing out.

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Yang Hong's complexion changed. Huangfu Wuji, who was in the square, also frowned!

"I hope that my husband is an indomitable expert who can overcome all the difficulties and defeat all the competitors. He will come to marry me on a colorful cloud in front of the eyes of the public!"

"Let's hold a martial arts competition for a spouse to the entire continent! If you want, give me such a romantic moment! "

Princess Lanchu looked towards Huangfu Qingming's direction. He thought that she was looking at him, but her gaze was actually on the white robed youth in the corner.

Huangfu Qingming's expression became frivolous. The princess had spoken like this to him in front of the entire world. If he refused, wouldn't it mean that he was timid in his heart?

As the publicly acknowledged genius of the nine continents, he had been blessed with karmic luck since a young age, and he believed that no one of the same age could compare to him.

Although the joust for a spouse was troublesome and would prolong his wedding with the princess, how could he be afraid of any competitor?

Since she wanted a romantic moment, so what if he gave her one?

"Alright, I agree to the princess' request! The entire continent's joust for a spouse! Anyone of the same age can come. I, Huangfu Qingming, will surely defeat everyone and openly marry you! "

Huangfu Qingming spoke heroically, and as soon as he finished speaking, the entire Luoyang City went into an uproar.

It wasn't just Luoyang City, all the other cities in the nine continents were in an uproar as well, and they were extremely excited for the upcoming joust for a spouse!

"Fool!"

Huangfu Wuji's face sank, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Originally, he would be able to marry Princess Lanchu the next day, but it just so happened that Huangfu Qingming was provoked by the atmosphere and actually agreed to Princess Lanchu's request!

After all, once he spoke in front of the entire world, it would be too late to go back on his word!

Although he believed that his grandson wouldn't lose to anyone of the same age, it would be bad if any variables were to occur during this period of time!

This matter might even affect his original plan!

"Princess Lanchu is truly formidable, she borrowed the might of the entire world to make it difficult for Huangfu Qingming to back down, and this joust for a spouse has been decided just like that."

"Under these circumstances, even if the Emperor wants to object, it's impossible. She thought of this herself, and it was guided by an expert …"

The sickly scholar, Jiang Yu, muttered. Although he was young, he seemed to have seen through everything, and his gaze couldn't help but glance at Gu Chen, and he just happened to see the corners of Gu Chen's mouth curl up slightly.

"No matter how good the plan is, it still requires someone of the same age to defeat Huangfu Qingming. He has karmic luck on him."

He couldn't help but sigh.

Huangfu Qingming personally agreed to the joust for a spouse, and it was in front of the entire world, so when Emperor Yang Hong went on stage again, he could only helplessly announce that the wedding would be postponed and changed to a martial arts tournament.

From his point of view, this was like a farce, and it was Lanchu's final struggle before the wedding.

He quickly discussed with the officials, and it was decided that all males below the age of 70 could come to the imperial capital to participate in the martial arts tournament. It would be held on the 60th of September, and the location would be the empire's arena.

And Huangfu Qingming, as the future son-in-law, only needed to appear in the finals.

This was a small scheme played by Emperor Yang Hong, and he did his best to prevent any accidents from happening.

Just like that, the Heavenly Worship Ceremony came to a dramatic end, and the martial arts tournament became the hottest topic among the millions of commoners in Luoyang for the next few weeks.

When the crowd dispersed, Gu Chen and Princess Lanchu brushed past each other.

"Leave the rest to me."

As Gu Chen walked past, his voice was transmitted into Ji Lanchu's mind.

"I believe in you."

Ji Lanchu no longer had the despair from before, and she spoke gently and firmly.

Gu Chen left the square, and while listening to the endless discussions about the martial arts tournament, he returned to the Shen residence with Shen Xudong.

"State Preceptor, this junior still has to stay in the imperial capital for a few more days. I'm afraid that I will have to continue disturbing you."

Gu Chen said politely.

"Young Master Chen, you don't have to be so courteous. You can stay in my Shen residence for as long as you want."

Shen Xudong smiled, and he looked at Gu Chen with a profound gaze.

After he left, Gu Chen returned to his residence, and the Azure Qilin Asura walked out from the shadows.

"Even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beauty. Are you planning to participate in the martial arts tournament?"

He teased.

"This is not only for Lanchu, but also for my revenge plan. At the same time, I can complete the Heavenly Thearch's entrustment."

Gu Chen said calmly.

"Oh? What do you plan to do? It won't be as simple as defeating Huangfu Qingming, right? "

The Azure Qilin Asura was incomparably curious. At this moment, Gu Chen's killing intent was unprecedentedly strong.

"In this martial arts tournament, I will kill at every step until that Huangfu Wuji's reputation is ruined!"

Gu Chen's heart was like a ferocious tiger, sniffing the rose.