Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 218 Bestowing Marriage (1)

Dugu Kangze saw that this girl was young but not intimidated by power, and turned his gaze to Dugu Chen. It was Dugu Chen’s relative who had just come forward to receive the Holy Maiden, which seemed to show he held her in high regard. If he could make the Holy Maiden serve him, wouldn’t that mean Dugu Chen and, by extension, the Xuanyuan Hidden Clan would also fall under his influence? The more Dugu Kangze thought about it, the more excited he became. His eyes brightened and he spoke kindly to Feng Xuxu below, "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Father Emperor."

After the two of them stood up, Dugu Kangze laughed heartily, "It is rare for Chen to find a girl he likes. I will grant you marriage today and choose an auspicious day for the wedding."

"Thank you, Father Emperor (Your Majesty)," Feng Xuxu and Dugu Chen exchanged glances, then shifted their gazes toward the Emperor.

Dugu Mo watched Feng Xuxu, his fists clenched tightly, rage boiling inside him. He had been so close, Feng Xuxu could have been his. He glared at Dugu Chen, wishing he could tear him apart. The evening breeze drifted by as Feng Xuxu stepped out of the banquet hall, following Jueqing toward the palace gate, where the bright moonlight shone clearly on the ground.

"I never thought you’d be granted marriage just like that." Jueqing was puzzled; it was unexpected for the marriage to be arranged so smoothly.

"I didn’t expect Chen to request the marriage either." There had been too many surprises this evening, none of which she had anticipated.

"Wait a moment, Holy Maiden!" Feng Xuxu and Jueqing, who were ahead, turned around upon hearing the voice, and saw Dugu Mo. They stopped and watched Prince Mo approach.

"Prince Mo," Feng Xuxu and Jueqing bowed to Prince Mo, but he refused their salutations.

"May I ask what business Prince Mo has with this common girl?" Feng Xuxu looked up at Prince Mo.

"Could we step aside to talk?"

"Is there something Prince Mo cannot say here? It’s getting late, and lingering in the palace for too long is improper." Jueqing narrowed his eyes, unsure what Prince Mo wanted with his cousin at this hour. But being alone together in the palace at night could lead to scandal, and the Royal Family could not tolerate a tarnished daughter-in-law.

"Third brother, do you have some matter with my beloved?" Having just spoken a few words with his elder brother, a Hidden Guard had reported to him that Dugu Mo was detaining his woman, prompting him to rush over hastily.

Dugu Mo was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting Dugu Chen to arrive so swiftly.

"Second brother, we are not married yet. Isn’t such an address improper, potentially harming the Holy Maiden’s reputation?" Dugu Mo shook his head in disapproval.

"Third brother, the Holy Maiden has been granted to me in marriage, she is my betrothed princess. Is there anything improper about that?" Dugu Chen became even more vigilant seeing that Dugu Mo seemed interested in his woman. He stepped forward to envelop Feng Xuxu in his arms and, taking her cold hand, he turned toward Dugu Mo and said, "Third brother, it’s freezing outside and my beloved can’t bear the cold. We are leaving." And with that, he turned and disappeared into the night with Feng Xuxu.

Seeing this, Jueqing nodded at Dugu Mo and said, "I take my leave," then quickly followed in the footsteps of Dugu Chen.

A predatory smile appeared on the elegant face of Dugu Mo as he watched the retreating figures of Dugu Chen and Feng Xuxu until they vanished, after which he rose and returned to Prince Mo Residence.

Feng Xuxu sat in the carriage, looking at Dugu Chen, whose expressions were changing unpredictably. Had she offended this formidable person?

"Hey, what’s with that face?" She leaned in, propping herself on Dugu Chen’s thigh, and looked up at him with clear, wide eyes.

Dugu Chen sighed, straightened the little woman on his lap, held her in his embrace, and lifted her chin with his fingers. Leaning in, he gave her a cherry-sweet kiss on her sweet lips.

After a while, Dugu Chen reluctantly pulled away from the tempting lips, his eyes full of desire. Gazing deeply at the little woman in his arms, he murmured, "When will you marry me."