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Chapter 4239: I'm Not Interested

"Our Forgetfulness Sea Dragon clan is even less likely to step forward and act as this leader," Long Hui said with a humble demeanor, smiling.

"Fortunately,冥州 (Mingzhou) and沧州 (Cangzhou) have now agreed on a single candidate."

"If there are no issues from His Majesty's side, then our chosen leader will be set."

"Who?" Mo Liusheng subtly raised an eyebrow.

The Cangzhou Emperor had already ascended, and the young man who took the throne, it seemed, hadn't had any known ties with the old scoundrel from Mingzhou.

Mo Lian suddenly lowered his head and glanced at His Royal Highness Qiao beside him.

The latter, sensing his gaze, lifted her small face in confusion, returning his look.

Crown Prince Mo: ...

Looking at his Qiao, with that bewildered expression on her face, she surely hadn't thought that she was being targeted.

"The candidate simultaneously chosen by Cangzhou and Mingzhou is none other than Cousin Qiaoqiao."

Now it was the Shenzhou Emperor's turn to wear a puzzled expression, looking at his poker-faced daughter-in-law.

Qiao Mu also looked at the Emperor, frowning slightly, her gaze sweeping towards Long Hui, who was smiling as he looked at her.

"Young Master Long truly goes to great lengths to get me to Forgetfulness Sea," Qiao Mu said with a cold expression.

Long Hui was startled and quickly explained, "That's not it. How could I joke about such a significant matter? Cousin Qiaoqiao truly is the chosen candidate by both Mingzhou and Cangzhou."

"You must understand that tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of elite cultivators from the three continents will gather. If they are handed over to someone suspicious, no one would feel at ease."

"And Cousin—"

Qiao Mu rolled her eyes. "Not interested."

Who has the time to stay on that broken island for training with them?

Long Hui grew anxious now.

When they discussed with Mingzhou and Cangzhou, the leader candidate was debated for a long time without a decision.

Until... Cangzhou proposed that the little Crown Princess be the leader, and Mingzhou readily agreed.

Although he didn't understand why, Long Hui was very certain that since both Cangzhou and Mingzhou had no issues with the little Crown Princess as the candidate, Shenzhou would naturally have even fewer problems.

Long Xiangyun, hearing the little Crown Princess refuse, couldn't help but widen her eyes. "Since this is a joint discussion to resist Heavenly Destiny, as a citizen of the three continents, shouldn't you support it unconditionally? How can you so arbitrarily refuse? Do you have no sense of responsibility at all?!"

"No." Qiao Mu put down her spoon, looked at the Emperor expressionlessly, "Father Emperor, if this gathering is only to discuss this matter, then your daughter-in-law refuses and will take her leave."

Bai Wuxia couldn't help but want to laugh. She quickly held Qiao Mu's small hand and said, "Oh Qiaoqiao, you've only had a couple of bites. Eat a bit more before you go. Alright, alright, no more discussions. The food is getting cold; everyone, please enjoy your meal first."

Qiao Mu rubbed her round little belly, looking at the lavish spread of dishes, feeling a bit unable to eat anymore.

Mo Lian raised his hand and served her a bowl of fish soup. "Drink some soup. We can go for a walk afterward to help with digestion."

Bai Wuxia looked at her son, amused.

Mo Liusheng couldn't help but chuckle. The little eunuch had secretly reported earlier that the young couple had already had a full meal at the Eastern Palace.

They must think their father wouldn't feed them!

So, until the end of the meal, the little Crown Princess never brought up the previous matter again.

Long Hui felt a secret anxiety. He stealthily glanced at Long Mao.

The latter shook his head at him, signaling him not to continue talking about it.