"The second son of the Eighth Prince?"
Chu Ting was slightly surprised, "When did Father get involved with people from the imperial court!"
"To be able to marry into the Eighth Prince's family is the fortune of the Chu family!"
The Chu Family Head chuckled, "The Eighth Prince's second son will arrive tomorrow. You prepare yourself well and absolutely must not make any mistakes!"
"Understood!"
Chu Ting nodded slightly, showing no repulsion. Although he was the second son of the Eighth Prince, he was still a member of the royal family.
Within the entire White Dragon Dynasty, anyone who could connect with the royal family would soar to great heights. If he could find such a spouse, it wouldn't be a bad thing.
Seeing Chu Ting leave happily, an elder said, "Patriarch, Miss doesn't know yet that the Eighth Prince's second son, Bai Xi, is an idiot. If she finds out, she might not agree!"
"A parent's order and a matchmaker's words!"
The Chu Family Head waved his hand, "I will decide this matter. Besides, if he weren't an idiot, how could he fall to my Chu family!"
Everyone present fell silent. What the Chu Family Head said was indeed true.
Within the White Dragon Dynasty, the most powerful was the royal family, controlling the lifeblood of the White Dragon Dynasty. Now that the Chu family was to be connected with the royal family, it was naturally a great boon.
Chu Ting left the council hall and went to the courtyard where Long Yi and the others were, her face beaming with joy.
"What happened to make you so happy?" Li Ziming asked.
"Someone will come to propose tomorrow!" Chu Ting said proudly.
"Which family is it? They've got quite some nerve!"
Li Ziming said coldly, "They dare to snatch my people!"
"The Eighth Prince's Mansion of the White Dragon Dynasty!"
Chu Ting stated directly, her expression serious. In the White Dragon Dynasty, being able to associate with the royal family was enough to make any family proud.
"The royal family?"
Li Ziming was slightly startled, his expression changing. If it were another family, he could have threatened them, but facing the royal family, their Li family was nothing.
"Li Ziming, I suggest you stop pestering. I hope you understand!" Chu Ting said directly.
Li Ziming gave a wry smile, "Since Miss Chu has made her decision, I will naturally comply. Entering the royal family might be the best outcome for you!"
Chu Ting nodded slightly, filled with joy. Since she had learned the news, she had been in a state of excitement.
"My condolences!"
Long Yi looked at Li Ziming, "Perhaps something better awaits you!"
"Perhaps!"
Li Ziming gave a wry smile. In fact, even without the family's request, he had intentions towards Chu Ting. Unfortunately, it seemed he and Chu Ting were not a good match.
The next day, the Chu family was decorated with lanterns and streamers. Everyone looked solemn and waited outside the mansion early.
"Patriarch, why haven't the people from the Eighth Prince's Mansion arrived yet?" Su Dan Xiaoshuo Wang.
An elder of the clan spoke, his face beaming with a smile.
"They must be on their way!"
The Chu Family Head chuckled, "We will wait here. We must not be negligent when people from the Eighth Prince's Mansion arrive, after all, my Chu family cannot afford to offend the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
The Chu family members nodded, acting with extreme caution. They were well aware of this.
Chu Ting wore a light green dress, her face radiating smiles. When people from the Eighth Prince's Mansion came to propose, she naturally wouldn't be careless, especially since she was about to meet her Prince Charming today.
Not long after, a procession entered Chu City, appearing grand and imposing, causing many people to retreat, not daring to confront them.
"They're here, the people from the Eighth Prince's Mansion are here!"
An elder of the clan exclaimed, extremely excited.
The Chu family members also instantly became serious, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
"I am the head of the Chu family. I pay my respects to Prince Bai Xi!"
The Chu Family Head stepped forward, showing utmost respect, not daring to be careless in the slightest.
"Patriarch Chu, there is no need for such formality!"
An elder beside him smiled, "My Prince is not good with words. You gentlemen need not wait outside; please enter the mansion!"
The Chu Family Head quickly nodded, not daring to delay.
Not long after, everyone arrived at the council hall. The Chu Family Head ordered someone to personally prepare a seat for Bai Xi.
"Steward Zhao, didn't you say you'd bring me to see my wife?"
Bai Xi said foolishly, "Why have we come here?"
"Your wife will be here soon!"
Steward Zhao smiled and looked at the Chu Family Head, "May I know where Miss Chu is? As long as my Prince is satisfied, we can set a date for the wedding!"
"Hurry and invite the young lady!" the Chu Family Head exclaimed. If this matter could be settled, their Chu family would rise to prominence.
Not long after, Chu Ting arrived at the council hall. She wore a light green dress with a pink pendant, like a fairy, captivating to behold.
"Wife, what a beautiful wife!"
Bai Xi suddenly stood up, grabbed Chu Ting, and held her tightly, clearly enamored.
"How vulgar! Who are you!"
Chu Ting was instantly furious and kicked Bai Xi away. As a noble lady, how could she allow herself to be insulted by such a person.
"Presumptuous!"
Steward Zhao suddenly stood up, "How dare you be so disrespectful to the Prince!"
"The Prince?"
Chu Ting was slightly startled. Looking at the fat pig before her, she froze. She never imagined that the person before her was the one she was to marry.
"Chu Ting, why don't you apologize to the Prince!"
The Chu Family Head stood up, utterly terrified. If they offended the Eighth Prince because of this matter, their Chu family would not be able to bear the consequences.
"Father, what is going on?"
Chu Ting said with a wronged expression, "Do you want me to marry him?"
"Of course. He is the Eighth Prince's heir, with boundless prospects. Being able to marry into the Eighth Prince's mansion is a great opportunity for you!"
The Chu Family Head nodded, his gaze serious.
"Can't you see? He looks like this, and he has no cultivation. He's no different from a cripple!" Chu Ting exclaimed loudly, "Even if I die, I will never marry him!"
"How dare you slander the Prince like this!"
Steward Zhao's face turned ashen. He had worked for the Eighth Prince's Mansion for so long, and he had never encountered such a daring and reckless person who didn't even respect the Eighth Prince's Mansion.
"Please calm your anger, sir!"
The Chu Family Head repeatedly said, "My daughter is ignorant of propriety and has offended you, sir. I will discipline her properly!"
"There's no need. I'll discipline her myself!"
Steward Zhao said coldly, his aura sharp. As a steward of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, he was a Spirit King Realm powerhouse. Now that the Prince had been insulted, how could he let it go.
The Chu Family Head was somewhat helpless. Even if he wanted to resist, he probably wouldn't dare to step forward. Chu Ting's words had given them leverage. If this matter reached the Eighth Prince's ears, the entire Chu family would be in trouble.
The Chu Family Head was well aware of this.
"You must not harm her. This is the person this Prince fancies!"
Bai Xi stood in front of Chu Ting. Although he appeared foolish and dull, he possessed a certain dignity.
Steward Zhao frowned, unsure of what to do. Chu Ting's slander was a grave offense. It would be highly inappropriate for him to ignore it.