Chapter 103: Reluctance to Break Off the Engagement

Chapter 103: Reluctance to Break Off the Engagement

"Shut up!"

Emperor Tianyu's voice rang out coldly.

"Your royal brother does not agree to this matter, and no amount of argument will change that! Enough! This decision is final. Your imperial brother remains firm in his stance, and you are forbidden from provoking Luo Qingtong again in the future!"

With that, Emperor Tianyu stood up, his expression indifferent.

Though he had initially turned a blind eye to Yu Wenxue's actions, now that things had changed, accepting Luo Qingtong as his daughter-in-law was the only viable choice.

As for what Yu Wenxue had done, he would naturally cover it up.

With the power of the Tianyu Empire, erasing the consequences of her actions would be effortless.

The Luo family had better behave! Otherwise, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate them entirely.

After all, to Mo'er, Luo Qingtong was nothing more than an ornament.

"Go and reassure Lord Luo! Tell him not to entertain any foolish notions!" Emperor Tianyu ordered coldly. "Luo Qingtong is destined to be a member of our Tianyu Empire! The Luo family wants to break off the engagement? What a joke!"

Though he concealed his unease well, his words were harsh and dismissive.

"As for what Xue'er did, it was just a childish prank! Send them some compensation and be done with it!"

Frustrated, Emperor Tianyu didn't even bother to meet with Lord Luo in person.

Had Yu Wenmo agreed to break the engagement, he might have granted Lord Luo an audience.

But now? Yu Wenmo flatly refused! If Lord Luo dared to propose breaking off the engagement, it was nothing less than an insult to the royal family!

A mere marquis from a lesser nation—how dare he presume to dissolve a marriage alliance with them?

The very thought infuriated Emperor Tianyu, and he strode away without another word.

Behind him, Yu Wenxue stomped her foot in frustration. "Mother! Look at Father—"

"Enough." Queen Tianyu sighed, clearly displeased but resigned. "This is your royal brother's decision. Even your father cannot change his mind. Here comes Lord Luo."

Though equally frustrated, she understood one undeniable fact—no one could force Yu Wenmo if he refused to yield.

Half of the Tianyu Empire's current strength rested on Yu Wenmo's shoulders.

If he opposed the annulment, no matter how much they despised this marriage, they had no choice but to accept it.

What a waste…

Such a valuable position, taken by Luo Qingtong!

Had she known this would happen, she never would have proposed the marriage alliance with the Luo family in the first place!

Thinking about it, Queen Tianyu's expression darkened further.

By the time Lord Luo entered, her mood was foul, and her demeanor was far from welcoming.

From her perspective, the Luo family should be grateful that the Tianyu royal family was willing to marry a woman from their insignificant household. It was a blessing they couldn't have earned in three lifetimes!

So what if they were dissatisfied?

A mere Marquis of Zhenguo—a noble of minor standing—did he expect her, the Queen of Tianyu, to greet him with warmth and respect?

At this moment, Queen Tianyu had completely forgotten that it was Yu Wenxue who had harmed Luo Qingtong first, prompting Lord Luo to seek the annulment.

Not that it mattered.

Even if she did remember, she wouldn't care.

In her eyes, the Tianyu royal family had granted the Luo family an opportunity, and for them to attempt to sever this engagement was nothing less than a direct insult.

A slap to the royal family's dignity!

"Lord Luo," Queen Tianyu declared from her high seat, her voice laced with arrogance, "Mo'er has spoken. Our Tianyu royal family will not dissolve this engagement. The Luo family should abandon any delusions."

"Luo Qingtong should prepare herself. When she turns sixteen, our imperial family will send people to retrieve her!"

"As for Xue'er's actions, it was nothing more than childish mischief. While it may have been excessive, it was ultimately harmless."

Her gaze swept across Lord Luo, filled with disdain.

"But since your Luo family was disturbed by it, here is a compensation list—a token of our apology. Consider this matter resolved.

And as for breaking off the engagement?"

Her lips curled into a cold smile.

"Don't bring it up again."