Lu Xiao thought for a mont and smiled faintly, "Other than being a bit lecherous, there aren’t really any other flaws."
Lu Shen was clearly dissatisfied with Lu Xiao’s remark.
He looked heavily at his most outstanding eldest son, the heir he had carefully cultivated for years, and said with hatred, "Xiao’er, you’re the son I value most, you absolutely can’t be burdened by that worthless fool. I now command you as the Family Head to swiftly divorce that useless one!"
Lu Xiao sat upright in his seat, confronting his father, his indifferent voice betraying no emotion, "Father, do you truly want to do this?"
"You are the future head of the Lu Family, how can you marry soone so useless?" Lu Shen snorted disdainfully.
"But according to the Lu Family’s family rules, a male serves only one Female Master for life. If I divorce for this reason, wouldn’t it ruin the family’s reputation?"
"That female, regardless of her character, was at least an Empire Princess back then and had an S-rank spiritual power, which suited you. But what value does she have now?"
The Head of the Lu Family, Lu Shen, sneered, "Stripped of her Princess title, her S Spiritual Power is gone too, and I heard she beca fat and ugly after coming out of the polluted area, not only bringing no value to the Lu Family but also making us the laughingstock of the aristocratic families for a year! How can I bear this!"
Having said that, Lu Shen couldn’t be bothered to waste more words and said straightforwardly, "I called you back this ti to inform you of sothing important!"
"...Please go ahead, Father."
"I not only want you to divorce that useless one and marry Princess Shen Qingli, but I’ve already spoken to the Princess, she is very pleased with you and will co soon. I’ve arranged for you two to et and get to know each other."
Lu Shen looked more satisfied, "This Princess Shen Qingli also has S Spiritual Power. Rumor has it her beauty is unmatched in the world, much better than that useless person. You’ll definitely like her..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Lu Xiao suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Sorry, I currently have no plans for a divorce."
Lu Shen did not expect to be refused. He was stunned for a mont, then spoke sternly, "Say that again if you dare!"
Lu Xiao’s low voice was as steady as ever, but it was filled with unparalleled determination, "I am quite satisfied with my Female Master."
"Ridiculous! Do you know what you’re saying! Shen Qingli is the future heir of the Empire, the King you should be devotedly serving!"
Lu Shen was so angry that his beard shook. He couldn’t believe that his most favored son had changed so much after just a year away and had even learned to defy his father!
What on earth did that useless one feed him!
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao only smiled slightly, "I don’t think so."
Having said that, he turned and left, ignoring Lu Shen’s furious expression.
Lu Shen shouted angrily, "What on earth is so good about that useless one, making you so stubborn!"
Lu Xiao paused in his steps, a low voice ca calmly, "She is very interesting."
"Interesting?" Lu Shen’s face turned even worse. He had never heard such a word from this disciplined son before, nor had he thought that his evaluation of soone would be "interesting."
Lu Xiao had no intention of explaining, speaking directly, "Shen Tang is the Female Master I am willing to serve. If Father intends to persuade to divorce and remarry, there is no need to say more. If there’s nothing else important, don’t bother calling back."
As he spoke, a hint of playfulness colored his voice, "If Father is truly so satisfied with Princess Shen Qingli, why not... Father marries her instead."
"You! Insolent!"
Lu Shen’s face turned black with anger, his finger trembling. Was this still the good son he had taught?
Worried that he hadn’t infuriated him enough, Lu Xiao added indifferently, "Father is quite old, and might not satisfy the Princess. If Father sincerely wants to arrange a marriage with the Royal Family, you might as well send my second brother over."
Saying so, he couldn’t be bothered to waste more words and transford into his true form, the Golden Eagle, flying away from the family domain.
Lu Shen couldn’t stop him.
As Lu Xiao left, Princess Shen Qingli arrived gracefully, surrounded by people.
She looked around expectantly, but didn’t see Lu Xiao’s figure, feeling disappointed. She asked softly, "Wasn’t the eldest son of the Lu Family supposed to co ho today? How co I’ve not seen him?"
Lu Shen’s face looked unpleasant, and he naturally couldn’t say that the rebellious son had run off, so he forced an excuse, "I apologize, Your Highness. That boy had so issues today and couldn’t co. I’ll surely choose a good day to hold a banquet and invite Your Highness over."
Princess Shen Qingli was angry inside. Lu Xiao wasn’t there? She had dressed up early today, only for a wasted effort. How dare the Lu Family stand her up!
Clenching her back teeth, Princess Shen Qingli concealed her spite and had to maintain a friendly and gentle deanor, "Lu Xiao, as the eldest young master of the Lu Family, is naturally very busy. We’ll et another day then."
She said softly, "I do like him, I hope the Family Head can help bring us together."
Lu Shen accompanied her laugh, "Naturally, if our Lu Family can join hands with the Princess, it would be our great fortune!"
On the way back, Princess Shen Qingli couldn’t hold her temper any longer and questioned her system in her mind, "How co this doesn’t follow the plot you ntioned? I specially ca all the way here today and didn’t even get to see him! Even my Charm Skill can’t be used!"
The system replied lazily, [Unexpected events happen all the ti. Maybe Lu Xiao was indeed held up by sothing else today. You can et him next ti; he’ll surely attend the upcoming coronation ceremony. Just prepare well for that!]
Princess Shen Qingli had a total of five chances to use her Charm Buff, and now she only had two left.
She used one on Xue Yinzhou, but it didn’t work.
Back then, he was severely injured and unconscious, missing it entirely, wasting a chance.
When in the Imperial Palace, she used another on Shen Li and the others, but the effects were not satisfactory either.
Several setbacks urged her to be patient and cautious.
Where exactly did it go wrong?
Thinking it over, Princess Shen Qingli suddenly recalled the ugly Shen Tang. In her plan, Jia Lan and the others were supposed to despise her, but it didn’t quite seem that way in the Imperial Palace.
"Right, I still have a chance to check the male leads’ affinity towards others. Help check... Jia Lan’s affinity towards Shen Tang!"
Among the male leads, Princess Shen Qingli currently regarded Jia Lan as most important, after all, he’s the Prince of New Atlantis and the future Sea Emperor. Winning him would be equivalent to winning the entire Sea Country!
[Jia Lan’s affinity towards Shen Tang is 80, nearing a level of liking.]
Princess Shen Qingli was dumbfounded upon hearing this. It’s impossible. How could Jia Lan have an affinity for that ugly fat woman?
[Over a year, the two might have experienced so life-and-death situations in the polluted areas.]
The system warned, [If the target’s affinity towards others reaches a liking level, the success rate of the Charm Skill will be greatly reduced. Please complete the strategy task as soon as possible!]
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