Capítulo 755: Chapter 755: Luo Family Qingtong
"Boom!"
The figure landed upon the plaza within the Imperial Palace, draped in a deep blue attire that sketched a commanding presence of iron-blooded authority.
Old Master Luo looked on with excitement towards the woman sitting beneath the resplendent canopy of the Jade Pavilion – a beauty capable of toppling nations.
"Xixi, I've come to marry you!"
He declared with resolute certainty.
Those deep, affectionate eyes gazed at Empress Dowager Yan Xi.
After decades, he finally had the chance to stand before the woman he loved most and utter such words.
Old Master Luo had thought that he would miss out on Yan Xi in this lifetime.
Just like that time when he fought his way out of the beast tide deep in the mountains, only managing to catch a fleeting glimpse of the hem of her dress as it slipped from his sight, cascading down a cliff.
In his life, he owed nothing to the Family or the masses; he owed only her this declaration – I will never fail you in this life!
"I've come to take you with me!"
"How presumptuous!"
The moment Old Master Luo's voice rang out, the Seventh Prince of Dayong instantly retorted with a seething admonition.
His carefully laid plans had been thwarted, and the intruder appeared to have a past relationship with Empress Dowager Yan Xi.
The Seventh Prince, having already regarded the Empress Dowager as his Forbidden Concubine, felt an instantaneous pang as though he had been made a cuckold.
Watching Old Master Luo standing on the plaza of the great hall, fury painted his face.
"You, a mere Marquis from a Low-class Country, on what grounds do you speak such words to the august Holy Dynasty Empress Dowager?"
"What makes you think you are qualified to seek her hand in marriage? Do you even possess the strength to contest with this Prince?"
A mere Marquis from a Low-class Country?
The words of the Seventh Prince instantly prompted a visible shift in the expressions of the numerous Da Chu courtiers present.
They cared not whether Old Master Luo had history with Empress Dowager Yan Xi—if he could thwart Dayong's conspiracy, that would suffice.
All the better if there was indeed a past affection between him and the Empress Dowager!
Choosing someone with affection for the Empress Dowager was naturally preferable to choosing the Seventh Prince, who eyed Great Chu with predatory ambition.
But a Marquis from a Low-class Country…
Could he possibly thwart the conspiracy of Dayong?
This was the concern of the Da Chu courtiers!
Putting all their hopes on Old Master Luo, they were taken aback by the Seventh Prince's words and suddenly felt a chill in their hearts.
A Marquis from a Low-class Small Country…
His strength might not even surpass that of a guard by the Seventh Prince's side…
How was he to stop the machinations of the Seventh Prince?
After all, to seek the hand of the Empress Dowager was to invite direct competition!
In terms of family background, strength, or wealth, it was clear that Old Master Luo could not match the Seventh Prince of Dayong!
Empress Dowager Yan Xi's attention was wholly on Old Master Luo.
Looking at that spirited figure standing on the plaza, she summoned all her strength to restrain herself from rising instantly and rushing to his side.
At that moment, upon hearing the Seventh Prince's words, her expression changed, revealing her concern as she gazed at Old Master Luo.
Just then, a nonchalant and leisurely voice suddenly emanated from a Spirit Boat adorned in red and green.
"And what, Seventh Prince of Dayong, do you believe would qualify one to contest with you?"
As the voice arose.
A figure slowly made their presence known at the entrance of the Spiritual Ship.
Luo Qingtong's expression was calm and composed.
With hands folded behind her back and sleeves fluttering, she descended gracefully from the Spirit Boat.
"Luo Family Qingtong greets everyone present."