Chapter 944 Acting With Rookie
However, Geoffrey was now the leadingpetitor for the emperor''s heir. And if he seeded and
became the emperor''s heir, the Qi n would certainly get his support and protection. If the Qi n
gained the upper hand, the Cao n would most definitely lose.
Therefore, Luci only had two paths in front of her. One was to unite with the Qi n by marriage, and
by doing that, she would be on the same side as Geoffrey. With the support of the Qi n and the Cao
n, Geoffrey would certainly win the throne. The other path that she could take was to draw a clear
line with Prince Geoffrey and the Qi n. If she announced in public that the Cao n would support
Woods, they would be putting the future of the Cao n on him. Undoubtedly, Prince Geoffrey would
consider them his enemies from that moment on.
"I feel so nervous that Your Royal Highness has personally proposed marriage for the Qi n, but I
can''t force myself to do so. I don''t have any feelings for Mr. Tate, and there is already someone else in
my heart," Luci said politely to Prince Geoffrey. She was now in a dilemma, especially in this case.
She couldn''t refuse Geoffrey directly, or that might cause disaster to the Cao n. If she had known
earlier that this would happen, she would have agreed to Rocky''s proposal then and there. At least,
that way, Geoffrey would have no excuse to force her.
"The one in Chief Luci''s heart... Could this be Mr. Rookie?" Geoffrey smiled and nced at Rocky.
"Yes, and he just proposed to me." Hearing this, Luci nodded nomittally. At this point, she knew
that she she was only dying but the end was unavoidable.
"Mr. Rookie is indeed a rare talent, but don''t forget, as the chief of the Cao n, you have to consider
the interests and future of the Cao n. If the Cao n and the Qi n unite by marriage, it will be a
good thing for the Cao n and the Timber Deity Empire. Moreover, I can guarantee that one day, the
Cao n may get a better position than the present one. I believe that you will never regret today''s
decision as long as you choose to stand by me." Geoffrey''sst words were undoubtedly a hint to
Luci. If he got the throne, the Cao n, which was allied by marriage with the Qi n, would also
benefit from him.
The other people who overheard also understood the meaning of Geoffrey''s words. There were also
some doubts in their hearts because most of the forces present, as well as the other members of the
royal family and celebrities, had already taken their sides, supporting the other princes respectively.
However, if the Qi n and the Cao n were to unite by marriage under the urging of Geoffrey, then
the other princes would definitely have no advantages topete for the throne. Therefore, if the Qi
n and the Cao n really unite, they would have to think about their future really carefully.
It could be said that whether the Cao n agreed to the proposal of the Qi n or not, their
confrontation was no longer a secret between them that would affect only them. Instead, it was very
likely to affect the whole situation regarding thepetition for the emperor''s sessor.
That was why Geoffrey chose this time to appear in the Magnificent Hall. He wanted to seize this
opportunity to win the throne. His scheming was truly top of the line!
"What you said makes sense, Your Royal Highness. But can I think about it for a few more days? After
all, it''s a big deal for me and the Cao n..." Seeing that Geoffrey had made it so clear, Luci could
only bite her pink lips to stall for time.
On the other hand, Geoffrey frowned and looked overbearing as he said, "Actually, I hoped that this
matter will be settled tonight."
Of course, Geoffrey wouldn''t give Luci any chance, and he was only saying these things to put
pressure on her. Luci also saw through Geoffrey''s mind. She hesitated for a moment, and then said
to him, "Please have a seat for a while, Your Royal Highness. I have to call several elders of the Cao
n to discuss this matter..."
As Luci spoke, she nodded at Lucas, and they left silently together. At the other side of the room, Tod
and Freddy exchanged quick nces before they, too, followed after them. Seeing this, Rocky seemed
to fall deep in thought for a moment, and then he disappeared into the shadows of the Magnificent Hall
before everyone noticed.
"Your Royal Highness, you came at the right time!" After Luci, Lucas, and others left, Alexander
moved closer to Geoffrey''s side and spoke to him discreetly.
"Now, as long as Luci agrees to marry into the Qi n, everything else will be a piece of cake to us.
But if she doesn''t agree, we need to get rid of her. We will do something to her in secret and change
the chief of the Cao n to someone that we can control." It seemed that Geoffrey already had a n
in his mind.
"If it weren''t for the guy called Rookie, the Cao n would have been in internal strife. But he seems to
have disappeared, so maybe he has given up. With Your Royal Highness here, he can''t stand out
anymore after all," Alexander said with resentment. He was surprised that Rocky had disappeared
without anybody noticing.
"The Cao n may go to see my brother, Woods, but he may not be willing to confront me face to face,
so he may not appear. As long as he doesn''te, we will definitely be able to get the Cao n
tonight." Geoffrey smirked confidently.
"Your Royal Highness, you are so resourceful and wise. You would make the best emperor that the
Timber Deity Empire could ever have," Alexander said in a ttering tone.
On the other hand, Luci and Lucas had arrived at the side hall of the Magnificent Hall, and soon,
several elders who had been in seclusion also started to arrive. They hade rushing as soon as
they received the summon-order. However, at the same time, Tod and Freddy also came.
When she saw that Tod and Freddy were in their midst, Luci frowned unhappily. But because Tod
and Freddy upied high positions in the Cao n, and they were also her elders, she could only turn
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a blind eye to them.
Once they were all settled, Luci told the elders about the general situation.
These elders of the Cao n were all above the Supernal Stage. Among them, the oldest one was
Elder Xia, who had also reached the Divine Stage, and he could be regarded as the founding member
of the Cao n. However, because of his old age, he had been living in seclusion since the ident of
the former chief of the Cao n, Luci''s father. Despite his life in istion, his influence in the Cao
n was no less than that of Lucas, and he had great sway in most of their decisions. That was why
when Tod and Freddy suggested inviting the elders toe, Luci was a little worried. That was
because if Elder Xia said something, it was very likely that she would have to hand over her position as
the chief.
"Chief, in this situation, if we don''t give Prince Geoffrey a reply tonight, I''m afraid the Cao n will be in
danger," Elder Xia said in a hoarse voice after he had been briefed about the whole affair.
"Maybe that is true," Luci said nomittally.
"It''s all because the young master of the Qi n and you, chief, have been having an amorous
rtionship. It''s your fault that the Qi n has something to take advantage of..." Tod cut in
immediately.
Hearing this, Elder Xia immediately looked at Luci, and the other elders also looked at her.
"Elder Xia, it''s a conspiracy of the Qi n. Besides, I already have someone I love. Why should I have
an affair with Tate?" Hearing this, Luci red at Tod and exined immediately.
"Everyone knows that you were just acting with that Rookie-person!" Of course, Tod didn''t believe that
Luci was truly romantically involved with Rocky.