Chapter 2573 - 2263: I Wonder When Master Lu Plans to Marry Me?

City Lord’s Mansion, in a spacious courtyard, Lu Chen sat cross-legged in the pavilion, familiarizing himself with the power of the Undying Bone.

Although he had long refined the Undying Bone, he still couldn’t fully control its power and needed more practice, especially in precise control.

Each time he released the power of the Undying Bone, it would rush out uncontrollably, unable to be refined.

If powerful forces cannot be fully controlled, they might ultimately backfire.

Since refining the Undying Bone, he had been practicing mastering its power.

Just then, a graceful silhouette appeared at the entrance of the courtyard. Sensing Liu Qingqiu’s presence, Lu Chen opened his eyes and looked at Liu Qingqiu.

Liu Qingqiu walked a few steps into the garden, and Lu Chen asked:

"Miss Qingqiu, is there something else?"

Liu Qingqiu replied, "My sister has agreed for me to marry you."

Hearing this, Lu Chen was somewhat astonished.

Liu Qingqiu having feelings for him was normal, but Liu Qingyun, being the body of the Ancestor of the Strange, could not possibly have feelings for him. Even if her memories were sealed, her body’s instinctive aversion should remain.

Therefore, once Liu Qingqiu proposed to marry him, Liu Qingyun would surely oppose it.

Unexpectedly, it had been less than two hours, yet Liu Qingqiu had already gotten Liu Qingyun to agree.

Lu Chen puzzled, asked, "Doesn’t your sister fear that after marrying me, you might suffer grievances?"

Liu Qingqiu said, "She is worried, but once I make up my mind, she cannot change it, so she has to agree."

Saying this, Liu Qingqiu gazed into Lu Chen’s deep eyes and earnestly asked, "When does Master Lu plan to marry me?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Anytime is fine. How about we hold a wedding banquet tomorrow in Spirit Hill City?"

Liu Qingqiu’s mind was shocked; she didn’t expect Lu Chen to be even more hurried than her, deciding today and holding the wedding banquet tomorrow.

Shouldn’t something like this be done on an auspicious day?

Although she had already decided in her heart to marry Lu Chen, this tight schedule suddenly made her feel a bit hesitant. But thinking of this as an opportunity for the Liu Family to expand and strengthen in the Border Wilderness, Liu Qingqiu immediately said, "Alright, I will go to my sister and tell her about this."

Lu Chen said, "Since it’s decided, I’ll have the City Lord prepare."

Liu Qingqiu said, "Okay, I’ll be off then."

With those words, Liu Qingqiu turned and left.

After Liu Qingqiu left, Lu Chen directly transmitted his voice to Wang Yu, asking him to come to his courtyard.

Quickly, Wang Yu arrived at Lu Chen’s courtyard and bowed, "Subordinate greets the Regent King; what important matter does the Regent King have for me?"

Lu Chen directly said, "I plan to marry Miss Liu, Liu Qingqiu, tomorrow. Prepare a wedding banquet tomorrow at the City Lord’s Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu didn’t immediately react.

But considering Lu Chen’s reputation, Wang Yu found it unsurprising. Whether it’s the Family Head of the Liu Family or Miss Liu, their appearances are indeed stunning, their figures ample, seemingly just Lu Chen’s type.

Lu Chen fancying them is normal, but what he didn’t foresee was Lu Chen’s urgency—having met Miss Liu only today and marrying her tomorrow without even choosing an auspicious date.

Wang Yu then said, "I will go prepare now."

With those words, Wang Yu turned and left the courtyard.

Meanwhile, Liu Qingqiu also informed Liu Qingyun of her decision to marry Lu Chen tomorrow.

When Liu Qingyun heard that the wedding banquet would be held tomorrow, she felt even more that Lu Chen was unreliable. Even if to marry, one should still select an auspicious day and hold a grand wedding. How can one marry so casually?

But considering they were in the period of Eternal Night, and they were now on someone else’s territory, Liu Qingyun had little to say.

She then gathered the Liu Family Elders again to discuss the wedding banquet.

When the Liu Family Elders learned that Liu Qingqiu was to marry Lu Chen, each felt deeply shocked.

In Liu Qingqiu’s courtyard, the Great Clan Elder said with fury, "Family Head, how can Miss Liu marry someone from the Border Wilderness?"

The Second Clan Elder then also voiced, "Indeed, Family Head, besides the wedding banquet being so rushed, isn’t this akin to becoming a concubine?"

Hearing these words, Liu Qingyun coldly said, "He already has a lawful wife; this is indeed becoming a concubine."

The Second Clan Elder said, "Even as a concubine, it shouldn’t be so casual. Also, we haven’t even figured out the Regent King’s background; how could Miss Liu marry him just like that?"

Liu Qingqiu directly said, "Elders, it is not Master Lu who forces me, but I who actively proposed to marry him."

This...

Hearing Liu Qingqiu’s words, the elders were momentarily speechless.

They thought Lu Chen was lustful, wanting to forcibly take Liu Qingqiu; yet it turned out to be Miss Liu’s own proposal, leaving them at a loss for words.

Liu Qingqiu said, "The Liu Family wants to establish a foothold and expand in the Border Wilderness; without support, it won’t do. The Border Wilderness’ greatest support is the Deceit Saint, but direct contact with him is impossible."

"Master Lu has a good relationship with the Deceit Saint and has extraordinary talent that will surely lead him into the Saint Realm. With him as our support, the Liu Family can surely stabilize its standing in the Border Wilderness."

The Great Clan Elder sighed and said, "But, Miss Liu, you shouldn’t sacrifice your happiness like this. Our Liu Family has many women; it doesn’t have to be you who marries him. We can choose other beautiful Liu Family daughters to marry him."

Liu Qingqiu said, "Great Clan Elder, with Master Lu’s identity, do you think those Liu Family daughters can match him?"

The Great Clan Elder didn’t answer.

Indeed, although Lu Chen was merely a Border Desolate Native, his talent was exceptionally high.

An Emperor Realm instantly killing a Saint Realm, whether using treasures or not, being able to become an Emperor Realm Spirit Martial Artist at this age already speaks of his talent.

Ordinary Liu Family daughters indeed cannot match Lu Chen.

Even Liu Qingqiu, as Miss Liu, can only barely match him.

Seeing everyone silent, Liu Qingyun took the initiative to say, "Today we gather to discuss the wedding banquet. This matter is settled and cannot be changed. Qingqiu is to marry Master Lu tomorrow."

The Great Clan Elder then said, "Since it’s Miss Liu marrying, naturally a generous dowry should be prepared; I propose we take out one-tenth of the family treasury as Miss Liu’s dowry."

Liu Qingyun said, "One-tenth is too little; if the dowry is too little, Qingqiu might be looked down upon after marrying into the Lu Mansion."

"Qingqiu is my sister, and the dowry represents our Liu Family’s reputation, at least two-tenths."

Though the Liu Family is a family of an ordinary city, it is fairly affluent, with its treasury housing various Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

Two-tenths of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures is enough to purchase an entire kingdom of the past in the Border Wilderness.

As soon as Liu Qingyun’s words fell, the Third Clan Elder said, "The Family Head is correct. If we give too little dowry, Natives of the Border Wilderness might look down on our Liu Family."

Ultimately, this wedding banquet is actually for the Natives of the Border Wilderness to see, primarily letting them know they have formed ties with Lu Chen. On the other hand, it’s also to announce to those in the Border Wilderness that the Liu Family is a prominent family.

Therefore, the wedding banquet’s size cannot be small, nor the dowry too little; only by showcasing the Liu Family’s wealth can they develop better in the Border Wilderness in the future.