2742 Your Opinions Are Insignificant
The Fourth Elder cast a displeased glance at Mu Xingchen, exchanging an equally unappealing expression with her. "This matter demands meticulous planning. Whether or not Miss Mu can qualify as the Crown Prince Consort of the Divine Province hinges upon the Council of Elders' approval."
Zhongli Zhiwei almost burst into laughter out of smugness: Test her again!
/Dealing with this Crown Prince Consort was becoming exasperating!/
Her derisive smirk landed on the face of the young crown prince consort. The latter stared back coldly and impassively. "I will not subject myself to arbitrary tests."
A wry smile tugged at the Emperor's lips. He suddenly found the young crown prince consort rather endearing.
After all, he was her father. Thus, the Crown Prince Consort retained his patience and accepted the challenge set forth by him.
However, when it came to others, the young crown prince consort held no regard!
Crown Prince Mo relished the situation, gazing at his father with a hint of arrogance: You see how remarkable my wife has become? Remember the esteem she once held for you? Don't undermine your own fortune with ignorance!
The emperor: …
/What was with his son's gaze?/
/Was it appropriate for him to glare at her as if cautioning against arrogance?/
/He truly was incorrigible!/
Crown Prince Mo glanced dismissively at his father before diverting his eyes.
In the meantime, the Fourth Elder's ire had flared to the point of bending his nose.
/How dare this girl dismiss their Council of Elders as inconsequential?!/
/She had audacity, indeed./
"Even if the consensus of the seven elders remains adverse, my wife will still be solely Qiaoqiao," Mo Lian declared with indifference. "Do you truly believe that your mere handful can censure us and act recklessly?"
A chilling aura emanated from him, a weighty and formidable pressure that bore down upon the elders.
/Why should Mo Lian, of all people, require their blessing for his marriage?/
/It was nothing but a farce!/
Their viewpoints were utterly inconsequential to him.
The seventh elder's countenance darkened, yet a glimmer of intrigue shone within.
The Crown Prince's pressure had surged beyond the boundaries of the divine realm. Could he have ascended to a mystic venerable in such a short span, even though he was barely in his twenties?
/Was a young mystic venerable attempting to induce terror?/
/How could someone of such extraordinary prowess settle for a partner at the third-level spiritual realm?/
/It seemed implausible—beyond reason./
/Only Princess Jing, who radiated a similar unrivaled brilliance, could complement the Crown Prince's unparalleled magnificence!/
Excluding the fifth elder, who remained unfazed, the other three grew only more resolute.
"Reflect upon this, Your Highness."
"Did you all storm in here and arrogantly pronounce without consulting Second Elder and Third Elder?" Mo Lian retorted.
Ever since the Chief Elder had grown enigmatic, Second Elder and Third Elder bore the responsibility of overseeing all Council of Elders' matters.
In essence, these two served as the representatives of the Council of Elders.
Fourth Elder spoke up involuntarily.
"Second Elder and Third Elder have been in seclusion these past few days."
"This Crown Prince has already informed them. Wait a moment," Crown Prince Mo retorted icily.
Fourth Elder and the rest couldn't help but be taken aback.
The fifth elder swiftly attempted to smooth things over. "Well, well, let's have a civilized discussion! There's no need for this hostile stance, right?"
"The elders are concerned about His Highness, and His Highness is steadfast in safeguarding his wife. No party is at fault here, so let's engage in a productive conversation. Ah, a productive conversation."
Fourth Elder shot an impatient glare at the individual who had entrenched himself at the school's entrance. "Just leave now!"
The fifth elder scratched his nose, slightly embarrassed.
The ambiance in the main hall immediately turned frigid. Zhongli Zhiwei, who initially had intentions of mocking the young crown prince consort, found herself withholding any comments.
