Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter 373 The Second Prince's Wedding

Chapter 373 The Second Prince's Wedding

"Yes, but Your Highness need not worry too much. No matter how brave a brute is, he is still just a brute. To obtain the throne as Crown Prince, one cannot rely solely on force," the old man said.

“That’s true, but it would be very bad if he broke through to the Earth Rank! At that time, his influence and prestige in the army would definitely rise to a higher level, so we must not let him break through again!” Huangfu Shenghua said.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Half a month is neither a long nor a short time, but for Bai Ke, it was just a blink of an eye.

Bai Ke was drinking and having fun that day, and Murong Qingqing and Zi'er were also with him.

Murong Qingqing asked, "Brother Bai, what is your hometown like?"

In the past few days, Bai Ke and Murong Qingqing have gotten along even better, and their way of addressing each other has naturally become more intimate.

"Hehe, it's nothing compared to here. My hometown is fraught with danger. You could die at any moment. Human life is as insignificant as an ant's. It's much more carefree and joyful here," Bai Ke said.

Zi'er said fearfully, "No wonder you were covered in wounds when I first saw you. I thought you were going to die."

Murong Qingqing suddenly said in a low voice, "Then why don't you stay here instead of going back, young master?"

Bai Ke took a sip of his drink, shook his head, and said, "Hehe, of course not. I have many relatives and friends waiting for me there!"

Murong Qingqing suddenly felt a little down. How could someone as extraordinary as Bai Ke be from the same world as her?

"When does the young master plan to leave?" Murong Qingqing asked again.

"The day I obtain the Soul-Gathering Grass will be the day I leave," Bai Ke replied.

Murong Qingqing was even more heartbroken, not expecting Bai Ke to leave so soon! The little maid Zi'er was on the verge of tears as she said, "Young Master, why are you leaving so soon? Zi'er is very reluctant to part with you."

Sometimes Murong Qingqing realized that she was not even as good as a little maid. At least the maid could say whatever she wanted, while she often had no choice in what she did!

"Haha, little girl, you haven't fallen in love with me, have you? All good things must come to an end, and I'll have to leave eventually, sooner or later, it's all the same, isn't it? Besides, I still have some things to do!" Bai Ke said.

"Brother Bai, are you going to save someone? She must be someone very important to you, right?" Murong Qingqing asked.

Bai Ke nodded and said, "That's right, I must save her! And I will avenge her myself!"

Murong Qingqing looked at Bai Ke with concern. She couldn't understand why such a powerful, almost godlike figure would have enemies, and even mortal enemies at that.

She just thought that the enemy must be very powerful and dangerous, and she was even more worried about Bai Ke's safety.

"Brother Bai, be careful! You will definitely save her," Murong Qingqing said.

Bai Ke smiled and nodded.

Murong Qingqing then said, "Brother Bai, will you remember me? I mean, remember me forever."

Bai Ke looked at the pitiful girl in front of him and said, "Yes, I will always remember Qingqing."

Murong Qingqing smiled happily, like a warm spring breeze bathing Bai Ke's heart.

Bai Ke may never see her again in this lifetime, but he will always remember this warm spring breeze and this beautiful and kind girl.

Murong Qingqing only thought that as long as Bai Ke was safe and well, she would be content. What a devoted woman!

"Brother Bai, I toast you! Let's drink until we drop!" Murong Qingqing said happily.

"Haha! Okay, let's do it." Bai Ke said with a laugh.

And so, under the bright sunlight and amidst the beautiful scenery, Bai Ke and Murong Qingqing spent the warmest day of their lives.

Bai Ke looked at the unconscious Murong Qingqing and sighed softly. It was unclear whether he was sighing for the devoted woman, or for… himself.

Bai Ke escorted her to her room and helped her drape a blanket over her.

Murong Qingqing suddenly grabbed Bai Ke's hand, saying, "Brother Bai, I really like you so much, I really like you so much..."

Bai Ke looked at Murong Qingqing with mixed feelings, lowered his head and kissed her, then left.

In her sleep, tears streamed down Murong Qingqing's face; could it be that something had gotten into her heart?

In the capital city, at the residence of the Sixth Prince.

A powerful young man sat high above, his physique imposing, his eyes sharp and menacing—this was undoubtedly Huangfu Lie. Several people sat below him.

"I heard my second brother is in a hurry to marry some woman again. Humph! He's a leopard can't change its spots, he's still lustful." The sixth prince, Huangfu Lie, said with utter contempt.

“Your Highness, do not underestimate your enemy. Although the Second Prince appears to be lustful, this woman is no ordinary person. She is the eldest daughter of the Murong family in the capital—Murong Qingqing!” a minister said.

"Oh? The Murong family! Don't they never participate in the princes' factional struggles?" Huangfu Lie asked, puzzled.

"Your Highness, as far as I know, the head of the Murong family is getting weaker day by day. However, the Second Prince has found a legendary divine medicine called Soul Gathering Grass, which can restore the head of the Murong family's health and extend his lifespan."

"Soul-Gathering Grass! What a treasure! He actually obtained such a thing! And he was willing to part with it?" Huangfu Lie said with some surprise.

“Before the throne, what is there to be reluctant about? You should know that you have to give up something to gain something,” the minister continued.

"Damn it, no, we absolutely cannot let him succeed. Otherwise, once he gains control of the Murong family, I'll be in big trouble! Does anyone have any plans?" Huangfu Lie asked.

At this moment, a strategist said, "Your Highness, I also know Murong Zhan, the head of the Murong family. He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would abandon his daughter for his own life."

"Even if the Second Prince marries the daughter of the Murong family head, Murong Zhan might not necessarily work for him. Besides, the Second Prince is in such a hurry to get married soon; in my opinion, he may have other motives!"

"Then what should I do?" Huangfu Lie continued to ask.

"Hehe, Your Highness, your brother is going to the wedding, why shouldn't the younger brother go and offer his congratulations? He can seize the opportunity to make his move then," the strategist said with a sinister smile.

"Haha, good, then I'll go and congratulate my second brother!" Huangfu Lie laughed and said.

Half a month later, it was the time of the Great Xia Dynasty's festival.

The Murong residence was filled with joy, suggesting a happy occasion was about to take place, but a hint of murderous intent flickered in the air.

"Sister, why are you suddenly getting married? I can't bear to part with you," Murong Yaozu asked pitifully.

"Hehe, silly little brother, it's not like I'm not coming back. Don't cry. You're going to be a man who shoulders the responsibilities of the Murong family. Be strong, don't cry!" Murong Qingqing said.

"Yes, I won't cry." Murong Yaozu said this, but tears still streamed down his face.

Murong Qingqing could only hug her younger brother and keep comforting him.

"Miss, Miss, His Highness the Second Prince's men have arrived," Zi'er said.

“Okay, I’ll be right out,” Murong Qingqing said.