Hong He was shocked, his face full of disbelief.
He then turned his head to look at Hong Zhaoyue beside him and asked, "Zhaoyue, where were you this morning?"
Hong Zhaoyue looked at her father in confusion, not expecting even her father to doubt her. Seeing the strange expression on his face, she truthfully replied:
"I was at the mansion all day, never left for a single step. My maids can testify to this. I just recovered from a serious illness, how could I possibly run around and cause trouble!?"
Hong He nodded.
He knew his daughter well; Hong Zhaoyue had no reason to lie.
It is what it is, and it isn't what it isn't.
"Lu Ming... it's clear soone is framing my daughter. Young Master Lu is the eldest son of the Lu Family and everything he says and does represents the Lu Family, even representing South City. You openly brought a body to my mansion, even if the person wasn't killed by , if people outside see, I won't be able to clear my na. Aren't you afraid of the Order Hall having an opinion about this?"
"The Order Hall?"
Lu Ming wished for people from that side to co and handle the matter. As long as the Order Hall joined the fray, then the Lu Family's plan against East City would be ready, "Alright! City Lord Hong, you claim it's fabrication and framing just by your words. The Order Hall would trust you or ? These witnesses are rely your house servants and maids, how can they be considered witnesses? Then shall my neighbors in the streets all smash against tofu and die?"
Hong He furrowed his brows.
He gestured to the side.
The steward who had just returned from outside whispered, "Master, this is absolutely true, soone indeed saw Miss going to the Wanxian Tavern in South City! They even saw her appear on the second floor. Later, many bodies were found there, including Zhuang Yan!"
The matter beca difficult.
Hong He trusted his daughter, but how did the Lu Family manage those outside witnesses?
The conflict between Lu Family and East City wasn't recent.
Taking the opportunity to escalate is not impossible!
Hong He knew this issue must be handled with care.
"Young Master Lu. In my mansion, there are only you and , if Order Hall people truly co, then it must be handled according to the rules. If you truly wanted Order Hall people here, why would you bring a corpse directly to my door? Just say what you have in mind! No need for detours!"
"City Lord Hong truly understands."
Lu Ming cupped his hands and said, "Regarding seniority, you are my elder, and I've always respected you. My request is simple; I only wish for Princess Zhaoyue to marry . I have visited previously and everything is according to the rules. If Princess Zhaoyue becos my wife, you will beco my father-in-law, and naturally, South City will have a place for you. Our families' union is greatly beneficial to both of us, to South City and East City, and even to the entire Wanxian City!
Hong Zhaoyue's face was slightly unsightly.
From the bottom of her heart, she disliked Lu Ming.
In terms of conduct and character, looks and spirit, Lu Ming was not her type of man.
However...
Becoming a sacrificial pawn for an arranged marriage is sowhat troubling.
The matter is massive, choosing poorly...
The conflicts between South City and East City will be irreconcilable. At that ti, East City could potentially be isolated.
If so, the entire Hong Family would be in crisis.
Lu Ming noticed they remained silent, not speaking.
Then he smiled and said:
"If you insist on being enemies with South City, then I have nothing more to say. This corpse, I'll imdiately hand it to the Order Hall, let them handle it. You claim I'm maligning you, would the Order Hall malign you too? From now on, when the Lu Family sees City Lord Hong, we'll take another path, how about that?"
This was tearing the facade off.
Hong Zhaoyue suddenly said, "There are so many outstanding won in Wanxian City, why do you cling to ?"
"That's a good question."
Lu Ming couldn't help but applaud, "Our Lu Family has always been just the head of a rchant alliance, controlling all Spirit Stone supplies. Unlike your Five Great Cities' City Lord Mansions, which are hereditary for years. We rely want to show the other three cities that East City stands with us. Marriage is the best way to prove sincerity. Furthermore, from a personal perspective, I deeply admire and adore Princess Zhaoyue! Are these two reasons enough?"
It must be said, Lu Ming was truly calculating.
Not only a young cultivation genius, mastering the Lu Family's Eight Swords, but also extrely shrewd and tactical!
Given ti, it's hard to imagine his future.
Hong He pondered for a while; he couldn't make this decision alone; it concerned his daughter's future and East City's future. Once promised, East City might have to follow Lu Family of South City from tonight onward.
Trapped in a dilemma.
After pondering a bit more, Hong He made a decision and said to Hong Zhaoyue: "Daughter, you make the decision in this matter, whatever you decide, your father will support you!"
It was as if saying you just choose and leave the rest to fate.
All eyes were on Hong Zhaoyue.
Hong Zhaoyue's gaze stagnated, and she too thought for a mont.
She understood her father's mind well, no one wanted to ruin East City's legacy in their hands, making this decision carried enormous pressure. Due caution was needed.
However.
Deciding based on her lifelong happiness was excessively difficult. A challenge beyond comparison.
"Princess Zhaoyue, is this decision really that difficult? I, Lu Ming, don't consider myself inferior to any young talent in Wanxian City. I consider myself worthy of your status and distinction. I also assure City Lord Hong that if the marriage happens, I'll ensure her lifelong wealth and honor!"
Lu Ming's idea was simple, disrupting their thoughts during consideration, making them lean toward him.
If he could accomplish this, the death of Lu Ming would be worthwhile!
Hong Zhaoyue was undecided; on one side was a lifelong matter, on the other was East City's future…
Not easy for anyone to choose.
Sohow, at this critical mont, a young figure flashed in her mind, the young man who had once witnessed her entire body in the room… profound skill and dical expertise, plus remarkable appearance and deanor…
"Since Young Master Lu is so confident, how about I hold a martial arts competition for marriage in Wanxian City, what do you think?" Hong Zhaoyue said.
"A martial arts competition?"
"Yes… within Wanxian City, only first-rate talents are worthy of . At that ti, anyone young in appearance can take the stage to challenge, and the ultimate winner will be my husband! How about it?"
Everyone was in an uproar!
But at this mont.
Lu Ming confidently said, "Alright! As you wish, let's have a martial arts competition for marriage!"
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