Chapter 50: Engagement

"For the sake of Rongrong?"

"Making a deal with Dugu Bo?!"

Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe spoke almost simultaneously; their focuses were different, and the words they uttered were different as well.

"Ah?!"

Ning Rongrong exclaimed in shock: "Brother Jian, you went to make a deal with Poison Douluo? And you were poisoned?"

Qin Jian stroked her soft, long hair and said: "Don't worry, this is just a type of chronic toxin. I know how to cure it. I was willing to be poisoned by him only to trade for a treasure with him."

He gently stroked Ning Rongrong's smooth cheek again and said: "It is an item... that is extremely important to you..."

When he said this, even Ning Fengzhi felt a bit curious.

But Xue Qinghe did not let him continue; she felt that if things went on, her own plans would be ruined by Qin Jian.

"Teacher, I know that Rongrong likes Qin Jian very much right now..."

She stepped forward two paces, revealing a very sincere expression: "It's not that I insist on breaking them up, but firstly, youthful emotions are unstable, and secondly, such an engagement holds immense political significance for both the Imperial Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect..."

Ning Fengzhi frowned, wanting to say something, but Xue Qinghe continued, spreading her hands: "After a few years, if Rongrong is unwilling, we can still annul this engagement. All the Imperial Family needs is the rumor—a rumor spread to the entire Empire."

"That is, that our Imperial Family has the backing of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Xue Qinghe then said to Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong: "I truly do not wish to make things difficult for you, and I also believe that your feelings will not change because of this."

Her words were spoken with great candor, and it seemed as if it really didn't amount to much.

But for Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong, this was a massive deal. How could a couple who loved each other not mind such an engagement? After all, in name, Ning Rongrong would become Xue Qinghe's fiancée!

"I don't want to! I will absolutely not get engaged to you!"

The more Ning Rongrong thought about it, the angrier she became: "I don't even like you! I don't want to get engaged to you!"

"Rongrong, this is not for yourself; this is for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect," Xue Qinghe smiled.

"Don't call me Rongrong! Are we even that close?!"

Ning Rongrong waved her hand and said: "I only want to marry Brother Jian! If you insist on forcing me, then I will hug Brother Jian on the street every single day and make your Imperial Family lose all face!"

Although her childish words of venting anger left those present—Ning Fengzhi, Jian Douluo, and Emperor Xue Ye—feeling both amused and exasperated, they were, in fact, extremely damaging.

"This matter... this little girl Rongrong might actually be able to do it..."

Ning Fengzhi gave a bitter smile to Emperor Xue Ye: "It is all my fault for spoiling her too much; Your Majesty, please do not take offense."

Emperor Xue Ye's expression was calm, showing neither joy nor anger: "Sect Master Ning is too polite. Since Rongrong is unwilling, we can each take a step back. How about we don't have an engagement, and just spread some rumors instead?"

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly at this: "That is also acceptable."

With the conversation reaching this point, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really couldn't refuse. After all, they had been supporters of the Imperial Family for so many years; it wouldn't do to truly sever ties with them.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong with a troubled expression and sighed softly: "Then let's just..."

"Dad!"

At this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly shouted out loud, drawing everyone's gaze toward her.

Then, Ning Fengzhi and the others widened their eyes...

Because at this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly threw herself onto Qin Jian, and her soft little lips pressed directly onto his!

Qin Jian's eyes widened slightly, and immediately he felt the warm, moist sensation on his lips, as fresh as jelly...

This was their first kiss!

An unexpected occasion, an unexpected time, yet the two did not feel it was abrupt, as if it should have been this way all along...

Ning Fengzhi covered his forehead: "My old face... has been completely lost by this little girl..."

Xue Qinghe's face also twitched: "Rongrong is really..."

Emperor Xue Ye, on the contrary, laughed heartily: "Qinghe, forget it, forget it. If we force them apart, we end up being the villains. I do not wish for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family to become enemies with the future Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Yes..."

Xue Qinghe replied, but her gaze did not fall on Ning Rongrong; instead, it rested on Qin Jian's refined face, wondering what she was contemplating.

"Alright..."

It was Qin Jian who pulled back first.

"There won't even be any rumors now. Rongrong, you are truly amazing..." he whispered with a smile in Ning Rongrong's ear.

Even he had not expected what just happened, but the heartbeat of that moment was enough to be etched in his memory.

These youthful... burning... emotions!

"Mm..."

Only after Ning Rongrong's anger vanished did she suddenly feel shy.

She hurriedly buried her little head in Qin Jian's embrace...

Seeing her like this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but shake his head, then looked at Jian Douluo and said: "Jian Shu, I think there is no time like the present. Why don't we let them get engaged today? Since His Majesty is here, he can serve as a witness."

Jian Douluo smiled slightly: "I think that is fine."

"Rongrong?"

Ning Fengzhi stepped forward and patted Ning Rongrong's little head: "What about you? Are you still against it this time?"

"No... not against it..." Ning Rongrong said in a muffled voice from within Qin Jian's embrace.

"Then what about you, Qin Jian? Are you willing to get engaged to Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi looked at Qin Jian and asked again.

Qin Jian was stunned, clearly not expecting things to suddenly develop like this.

He looked up at Jian Douluo, then glanced at Xue Qinghe opposite him, and finally focused his gaze on the young girl in his arms...

"I..."

He said softly and firmly: "I am willing, and I will never regret it for the rest of my life."

Ning Rongrong trembled all over and couldn't help but suddenly look up, meeting Qin Jian's eyes: "Me too!"

She blurted out.

"Hahaha, I originally intended to arrange an engagement for Qinghe, but I never expected that in the end, it would instead fulfill this little couple..."

There was no sign of anger on Emperor Xue Ye's face; instead, he said quite affably, "Then I shall write the marriage contract for them in the name of the royal family, acting as an official witness for the Heaven Dou Empire, how about that?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled and bowed slightly, saying, "Then many thanks, Your Majesty!"

He knew that since the marriage alliance had failed, Emperor Xue Ye was simply going with the flow to grant a favor.

This could also dispel any resentment in the hearts of Ning Rongrong and Qin Jian; truly the art of an emperor...

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect itself did not care much about such things, Ning Fengzhi had originally wanted to find an opportunity to arrange the engagement for Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong.

When Emperor Xue Ye left with Xue Qinghe, Xue Qinghe suddenly paused beside Qin Jian: "Little Brother Qin..."

Her beaming expression made Qin Jian pause in surprise: "Don't forget our agreement."

"What agreement?" Qin Jian asked, puzzled.

Xue Qinghe laughed softly and said, "The agreement about whether to accept or be together, of course."

"Uh..."

Qin Jian scratched his head, feeling a bit speechless.

He really did not know what this successor of the Spirit Hall was thinking...

"Hahaha..."

Xue Qinghe laughed loudly and left...

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