So much so that by the age of twenty-eight, he had not yet taken a proper wife.
However, Mu Rufeng was different, extraordinarily gifted, and not only good at conquering and battling but also handsome and well-mannered. He never flirted or philandered, truly an ideal husband.
Not to mention that the ninth prince currently lacked capital, and as the legitimate daughter of a major clan, she naturally had the capital to enter the game, thus creating a strong alliance to reach the peak together.
Even if they couldn’t grab the supreme position, in the end, they would be bestowed a governor of a state, a title with significant weight.
As for being killed? What a joke, even if the most bloodthirsty fourth prince ascended to the throne, he wouldn’t dare to openly murder his brothers.
Imperial power is unquestionable, but there are very strict rules within the royal family, and the executors are the God Realm of the royal family.
Even above the God Realm, there are several members of the royal family.
An emperor, killing a minister, can kill if he wishes, the royal relatives wouldn’t care, but if you kill a royal relative, if you don’t have a justifiable reason, you can try it.
See if the ancestors above the God Realm won’t discipline you.
"You’re such a great beauty offering yourself to me, if I didn’t accept, wouldn’t that really prove that I’m inept in that area?" Mu Rufeng said with a faint smile.
His father the Emperor decreed a marriage but Mu Rufeng had chosen the latter.
As for scheming, that would come later.
Anyway, Zhao Yanran’s appearance was really not bad, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
"Alright, once the tea party ends, I will speak to my family elders," Zhao Yanran said upon hearing this, slightly nodding her head without showing any unusual expression on her face.
Suddenly, Mu Rufeng remembered something and took out a Purity Spiritual Fruit and handed it to Zhao Yanran.
"What is this?" Zhao Yanran could feel the dense Spiritual Power contained within the Spiritual Fruit.
It was definitely a very good Spiritual Fruit.
"This is the Purity Spiritual Fruit, after swallowing, it can preserve your youth forever, rejuvenating your appearance," Mu Rufeng said softly.
"What?" Zhao Yanran exclaimed.
That exclamation drew the attention of some people around them, all of whom turned to look at Mu Rufeng and Zhao Yanran.
Some of the men couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
They knew how beautiful Zhao Yanran was, and yet such a beauty was conversing so intimately with a man.
Zhao Yanran’s beauty was well-known throughout the Heavenly Dao Continent, some faction even made a ranking list, and Zhao Yanran was prominently within the top ten.
This was the top ten of the Heavenly Dao Continent, not just the top ten of the Da Li Dynasty.
They wanted to listen in on their conversation, unfortunately for them, they couldn’t hear because Zhao Yanran had sealed the space around them after speaking, not allowing their words to escape.
Zhao Yanran seemed to realize she had lost her composure and quickly focused her mind before carefully examining the Purity Spiritual Fruit.
"This really is the legendary Purity Spiritual Fruit, a Heaven and Earth Strange Object, extremely rare, the last time it appeared was a hundred years ago," Zhao Yanran said, her heart shockingly moved as she looked at the Spiritual Fruit.
Mu Rufeng heard this and was also shockingly moved, as this Purity Spiritual Fruit was obtained from the Treasure Tower in the Mysterious World.
But unexpectedly, Zhao Yanran actually recognized it, which meant that the Purity Spiritual Fruit also existed on the Heavenly Dao Continent.
"This Purity Spiritual Fruit is just a fifth-rank Spiritual Object, consuming it has no effect on me, I cannot take it, it is perfect for Your Highness to give as a gift to the Empress Dowager."
"I think this Purity Spiritual Fruit will be the most precious gift for the Empress Dowager at the entire birthday celebration," although Zhao Yanran was somewhat reluctant, she knew it was not meant for her.
"Haha, no need to worry, look what this is," Mu Rufeng said, taking out another Purity Spiritual Fruit.
"Hm? Your Highness, you have another one?" Zhao Yanran’s eyes slightly narrowed.
"Good fortune, nothing more. Although you cannot consume it, taking it to the Lingyan Pavilion for auction would also attract some attention," Mu Rufeng said with a smile.
"Still, it’s not suitable. I remember the Empress is only at the Bone Refining Realm, sending it to the Empress would also be good," Zhao Yanran said.
Women, unable to resist a Heaven and Earth Strange Object that preserves eternal youth.
At the same time, she could also imagine the expression of the Empress Dowager upon knowing what kind of gift Mu Rufeng had brought to her birthday celebration.
The Empress Dowager, eighty this year, with a cultivation in the third-level Refining Meat Realm, probably had three to four decades of life left.
Although she maintained herself all year round, her old age was clearly visible.
With this Purity Spiritual Fruit allowing the Empress Dowager’s appearance to regain youth and maintain it until death, how could this not make the old lady happy, excited, and thrilled?
And the Empress could also consume it, thus competing even more with the young and beautiful concubines for the Emperor’s favor.
The Empress’s need for youthfulness was definitely no less.
In this way, both the Empress and the Empress Dowager might become forces behind Mu Rufeng.
"I have plenty," Mu Rufeng said with a smile, taking out another one.
This time, Zhao Yanran was truly surprised; pulling out one was already astonishing, then a second, and now a third, it was simply too astonishing.
"Your Highness, did you find a tree bearing Purity Spiritual Fruits?" Zhao Yanran couldn’t help but ask.
"Haha, that’s a secret," Mu Rufeng said with a big laugh.
"Then I’ll accept it, and moreover, I’m not planning to auction it. Our Zhao Family has an Elixir Recipe that uses Purity Spiritual Fruit as the main ingredient, coupled with various Spiritual Objects, to concoct a Youthful Elixir."