Chapter 297 - 117: Age Dao Fruit, Willing to Marry the Current Emperor Xia, So What if It’s a Loss?

Although Lin Fan possessed great luck and was the reincarnation of an ancient Great Power, in the grand scheme of things, he was little more than a speck of dust.

Jiang Lan had actually been considering this matter recently.

’You reap what you sow, and Jiang Ruxian was the perfect example of that...’

’The bitter fruit of their actions against the Royal Family had already ripened. If I want to change the tide, I still have to improve my own strength.’

"Lan’Er, you are correct. There is indeed no need to expend my own power over such matters."

"As for this Southern Hunting drill, I’ll just treat it as a show. Your father will not wade into these muddy waters," Jiang Lintian said.

Jiang Lan nodded slightly.

At that moment, Jiang Lintian seemed to recall something else—something Master Ji had mentioned to him before.

"Speaking of which, Lan’Er, your cultivation is advancing rapidly. I had originally planned to wait until after you broke through to the Third Realm to discuss this with you."

"But your understanding of the situation in the Great Xia has exceeded my expectations. So, let me ask you: are you willing to marry the current Emperor Xia?"

Jiang Lan was just raising his cup for a sip of tea. Hearing this out of the blue, he almost spat it all out.

"Father, what do you mean by that?"

He coughed a few times before looking at Jiang Lintian, not expecting his father to ask him such a question so seriously.

’I admit I coveted the fortune surrounding Emperor Xia. When I saw her on the painted boat that day, I tried to probe her destiny, but I failed.’

’She’s protected by Dragon Fortune, and her personal fortune is so immense it’s practically steaming off her.’

’As the current ruler of the Great Xia, Emperor Xia’s fortune includes not just the luck of the people, but also the National Fortune and Dragon Fortune.’

’But... I honestly don’t covet her body.’

’Deceiving the monarch... or mounting the monarch?’

"The fact that Emperor Xia is a woman is no secret to me. Although she does her utmost to conceal it, she can’t fool those who are paying close attention. However, for the sake of the Great Xia’s current stability, no one has exposed her."

"After Master Ji brought it up the other day, your mother and I discussed it and came to agree that this method is viable."

"After you and Emperor Xia marry and have a child, that child can be named the Crown Prince. As for whether the Great Xia is ruled by the Jiang family or the Xia family in the future, that will no longer matter."

"Once there is an heir, Emperor Xia will likely have few complaints, and it won’t cause too much of a disruption to the current situation at court," Jiang Lintian said with a serious expression.

’Jiang Lan had intentions for Emperor Xia, but he was only after her fortune. Was his father now telling him to take her as a person, too?’

"..."

Seeing Jiang Lan fall into a blank, silent state after hearing his words...

Jiang Lintian assumed he was resistant to the idea. After all, this was the first time a female emperor had appeared since the founding of the Great Xia.

Once the matter was brought to light, it might be framed as Jiang Lan marrying Emperor Xia, but in reality, it would be Emperor Xia "marrying" Jiang Lan.

It sounded a bit strange, and if a man truly cared about his pride, it could certainly be a blow to his ego.

"Lan’Er, if you feel this is an unfair arrangement, then just pretend I never said anything. There are plenty of other methods; we don’t have to rely on this one..."

Thinking of this, Jiang Lintian’s tone shifted, and he spoke seriously once more.

"No, Father..."

"I believe this plan is feasible."

Hearing this, Jiang Lan snapped out of his subtle surprise and cut his father off.

Jiang Lintian looked at him, slightly stunned.

"It is indeed a good idea. For the sake of your grand plan, Father, what’s a little sacrifice like this?" Jiang Lan replied, his face equally serious.

"That you can think this way, Lan’Er, brings me great comfort."

A relieved smile seemed to appear on Jiang Lintian’s face.

However, given Emperor Xia’s personality, forcing her to agree to this would still require some effort.

But to him, it was only a matter of time.

"As long as you agree, Lan’Er, leave the rest to me."

He smiled, stood up, and patted Jiang Lan on the shoulder.

Jiang Lan watched Jiang Lintian leave, his mind mulling over the feasibility of the plan.

’Knowing Emperor Xia’s personality, she’d probably explode with rage if she found out he and his father were plotting against her like this.’

’But his father’s words had indeed reminded him: if he wanted her fortune, wasn’t this the perfect shortcut?’

’He hadn’t considered it before mainly because he thought it was too improbable. Plus, he was worried his parents might overthink things and become suspicious.’