You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?-Chapter 158 - 3. Marriage Alliance_3

Duke Heng shook his head slightly and then said, "By the way, does this trusted aide of Baili have any other relationship with Your Highness?"

"No, not yet," Lin Yue shook his head.

Baili Fengzhi couldn’t help but glance at Lin Yue, wanting to ask what he meant by not yet.

"Does Your Highness have a betrothed?" Duke Heng asked.

"Not yet."

As Lin Yue said this, he sighed in his heart and thought of Su Ziqiu, which made him cough again.

Duke Heng couldn’t help but laugh, "I had originally intended for Your Highness to become my honorary disciple, to aid Your Highness in the future with that title, but as my time is drawing near, it seems inappropriate. Since Your Highness is not yet betrothed, I happen to have five daughters, both my eldest and youngest daughters are also unbetrothed. Perhaps Your Highness would consider choosing one of them?"

Lin Yue understood that this was a proposal for a marriage alliance.

The status of mentor and disciple could also bind the two parties together, but since Duke Heng was nearing his end, a marriage alliance was naturally better.

Seeing that Lin Yue did not respond, Duke Heng asked, "Does Your Highness dislike the idea?"

"Not at all," Lin Yue shook his head, "to become relatives with Lord Qi would be an honor I would naturally not refuse."

He was no longer a naive young man who insisted only on marrying for true love.

In his current state, as a powerless prince of common birth, an alliance with a figure like Duke Heng was a great opportunity.

The household of Duke Heng not only consisted of powerful individuals from Duke Heng’s lineage but also represented the vast network and influence of the Duke’s family!

This was also the foundation of Duke Heng’s confidence against the Twelfth Prince.

Were it not for his genuine Prince Bloodline of the Xiahong clan, even with his potential for the future, it might not have been agreed to align through marriage.

His Masters had originally believed he would undoubtedly succeed in a marriage alliance because of his Prince Bloodline.

"That is good."

Duke Heng nodded with a smile, "Rest assured, Your Highness, both my eldest daughter and youngest daughter are beauties of the realm and exceptionally talented, they will certainly not disappoint Your Highness."

"Is Lord Qi planning to proceed with a marriage alliance first?" Lin Yue asked.

"Yes."

Duke Heng sighed, "It’s easier to have children when Your Highness’s Cultivation is not yet high. If you wait until Your Highness becomes a Great Cultivator, it may become much more difficult."

"To arrange a marriage alliance before becoming a prince, what reason would we use?" Lin Yue asked.

"No reason is needed," Duke Heng said with a smile.

"No reason is needed?" Lin Yue asked.

"Or rather, just a reason that would help Your Highness conceal his identity," Duke Heng said. "Rest assured, Your Highness, I will remind my daughters."

Lin Yue was not concerned and simply said, "Please arrange it as you see fit, Lord Qi."

"Very well."

Duke Heng nodded with a smile and turned to his trusted aide, "Take the warship back to Di Hong City."

The aide nodded slightly, then smiled at Lin Yue, "Since it’s Your Highness’s first visit, would you like to go up to the warship’s deck and overlook the scenery of Di Hong City?"

"No need."

Lin Yue shook his head slightly, "There will be plenty of time to see it later."

...

By the time Lin Yue disembarked the warship, he found himself in a vast clearing.

In the distance, he could see layer upon layer of walls, high platforms, and towers interconnected, displaying a splendid luxury that accentuated countless water features, rocky landscapes, ponds, and pavilions; everywhere there was visible craftsmanship, exquisite and ingenious.

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As Lin Yue floated down from the warship, a single glance was enough to tell him that this lavish mansion belonged to Duke Heng. However, the expanse of the estate seemed endless, as if there was no boundary in sight.

"Lord Qi, you’ve returned."

A housekeeper-looking elder approached Lord Qi.

"Steward Chen," Lord Qi said indifferently, "have someone tidy up the Qinghu Inn courtyard, and call over the eldest miss and the fifth miss."