Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Wedding Announcement

"Would you be willing to become a daughter-in-law of my Qin Family?"

The moment Master Qin asked the question, he knew this time was different from the last.

And just as he expected, Murong Xiangming replied almost without hesitation, "I am willing."

What?

Master Tian Mu was stunned. He was witnessing Murong Xiangming actually agree to marry Qin Lie.

It wasn’t that he had a problem with the Qin Family, or even any particular dislike for Qin Lie.

But last time, Murong Xiangming had used incredibly heartless words to refuse the proposal.

This time, however, she agreed immediately.

It seemed Murong Xiangming had agreed, but Master Tian Mu couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

Moreover, Murong Xiangming’s status was extraordinary. He couldn’t let anything happen to her on his watch; he simply couldn’t bear the consequences.

Seeing this, he stepped forward and said to Murong Xiangming, "Young Mistress, please reconsider. Marriage is a serious matter, not a child’s game."

He said this to remind Murong Xiangming to think carefully.

To be honest, seeing Murong Xiangming agree so readily made Master Tian Mu feel uneasy.

’Something feels strange,’ he thought.

’There must be a problem here.’

However, Murong Xiangming waved her hand. "Master Tian Mu, I have already considered this matter. I am willing to marry Young Master Qin. I am sincere."

To dispel Master Tian Mu’s doubts, Master Qin deliberately spoke up. "Yes, Miss Murong, this is a matter of great importance. Are you certain you’ve thought it through?"

"Once you agree, you will be my son’s fiancée."

"You absolutely cannot go back on your word."

Marriage was indeed no child’s game; it wasn’t something to be agreed upon lightly.

Murong Xiangming seemed genuinely set on Qin Lie, her expression joyful.

"I agree to marry Young Master Qin. My word is my bond."

Master Tian Mu gave a wry smile.

’She actually agreed.’

He sized up Murong Xiangming several times but couldn’t see anything wrong.

Murong Xiangming seemed perfectly normal. The only difference was that she didn’t appear as cold and aloof as usual.

Instead, she had become extremely enthusiastic about the prospect of marrying Qin Lie.

It was as if she couldn’t wait to marry him.

’Has she really had a change of heart?’

Seeing Murong Xiangming agree, Qin Lie was overcome with joy.

He clenched his fists tightly. He knew the plan had succeeded.

From now on, whether Murong Xiangming was willing or not, she would be his woman.

Besides, as long as he kept poisoning her with the Heart-Tugging Powder, she would never escape his grasp.

Master Qin was very satisfied.

Although he was nervous, everything was going smoothly.

He decided to strike while the iron was hot.

He spoke directly to Master Tian Mu. "Tian Mu, you see, your Young Mistress has agreed."

"Shouldn’t we go ahead and set a wedding date?"

Since they had succeeded, Master Qin decided to have his son marry Murong Xiangming as soon as possible to avoid any unexpected complications. Better not to let things drag on.

If anything changed, or if Murong Xiangming were to wake up from her stupor, the Qin Family would be in big trouble.

Therefore, getting Murong Xiangming married into the family as quickly as possible was the top priority.

Master Tian Mu was helpless.

He hadn’t expected Murong Xiangming to be so compliant, and there was nothing he could do.

He looked at Murong Xiangming and asked, "Young Mistress, what do you think of Master Qin’s proposal?"

"I have no objection to setting the wedding date now."

Murong Xiangming was also a decisive person.

"This is my business, and I’ll make the decision. I think the sooner, the better."

"Let Master Qin decide everything."

She was completely captivated by Qin Lie and had no objections at all.

She only felt that the sooner she could marry Qin Lie, the better.

She was powerless against the Heart-Tugging Powder’s poison and didn’t even know what she was doing.

She was completely under Qin Lie’s control.

Of course, if she were to regain her senses, she would be perfectly aware of what had happened.

But whether she could ever regain her senses was another matter entirely.

As long as Qin Lie continued to administer the drug, Murong Xiangming would never have a chance to wake up.

Master Qin puffed out his chest. "In that case, there’s no time like the present! I see that ten days from now is an auspicious date. Let’s set the wedding for ten days from now."

"Ten days gives the Qin Family enough time to prepare."

"Master Tian Mu, what do you think?"

The wedding date was set so hastily that Master Tian Mu barely had time to process it.

But Murong Xiangming didn’t object.

He nodded.

"Very well, I have no objections either."

"I will inform the Young Mistress’s family so they are aware of this matter."

Although Murong Xiangming was making her own decisions, considering her status, Master Tian Mu still had to report the matter.

A flicker of concern crossed Master Qin’s eyes. He suddenly worried that if Murong Xiangming’s family showed up, they might notice something was wrong.

But he couldn’t worry about that for now. Once the deed was done, things would be much easier to handle.

If, after spending time with his son, Murong Xiangming actually fell in love with him, they could still salvage the situation even if the truth was eventually revealed.

And so, the two parties set the date for ten days later.

After seeing off the father and son pair of Master Qin and Qin Lie, Master Tian Mu was still bewildered.

"Young Mistress, are you truly willing to marry Qin Lie?"

He asked once more.

But Murong Xiangming replied coldly, "I don’t want to talk about it. I have already agreed, and there’s no possibility of going back on my word."

"Just help me prepare for the wedding."

Master Tian Mu was taken aback.

Then, he hurriedly began to make arrangements.

Of course, he also quickly sent a report to his superiors, hoping to contact Murong Xiangming’s relatives.

As for Murong Xiangming’s true identity, no one at the Treasure Elephant Pavilion knew.

They only knew she was the "Young Mistress," but not who her parents or relatives were.

His only option was to report to the Treasure Elephant Pavilion’s branch in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.

A few days later, the news Master Tian Mu received left him at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.

The message from his superiors stated they would not be sending anyone down; the Young Mistress was to make her own decision regarding her marriage. It also mentioned that a generous gift had been sent.

Reading this, Master Tian Mu felt like he was about to have a breakdown.

’Just what is the Young Mistress’s background that no one is willing to step forward for her?’

’No, it seems more like the Young Mistress has been given complete freedom to manage her own life.’

"Fine," he said. "Spread the word that the Young Mistress of our Treasure Elephant Pavilion is getting married."

"And make it a grand affair."

To build momentum for Murong Xiangming’s wedding, the Treasure Elephant Pavilion went all out. She was their Young Mistress, after all; the ceremony could be nothing short of magnificent.

Soon, news that Murong Xiangming, the Young Mistress of the Treasure Elephant Pavilion and the number one beauty of Hanwu City, was getting married spread throughout the city.

It was everywhere, on the lips of every person.

Meanwhile, the Alchemy Master Guild was also constantly building hype. Master Qin had mobilized the entire Alchemy Master Guild to generate excitement for the wedding.

Both parties involved in the wedding were preparing, and as both were colossal powers, the commotion was immense.

Furthermore, with both sides intentionally fanning the flames, the news quickly spread beyond Hanwu City.

Various other powers, hearing the news, began to stir with their own ambitions.