After thoughtful deliberations, twelve envoys were be to sent to the north following the Eastern sea.
All the countries of the South and families in the North are to nominate someone to represent them.
The court sessions were over. Various officials were seen discussing with their eyes full of concern and fear.
It is the third day of the marriage week for the crown prince.
Tonight he is to consummate his marriage with Xair Lobaen.
Xair has always been his childhood playmate, but her low birth and status made it impossible for him to make her the crown princess.
According to the customs of the Vaharyl clan, the crown princess and the consorts are expected to bear an heir ten moons after marriage.
So it was imperative for them to take in within the first few weeks of marriage.
Back at the Eyme manor, Mavlak was busy teaching his lady-in-waiting archery. It may appear to be boring to Aolig but Yue is very excited.
"You are very good with arrows, your highness" Mavlak said to Yue with a smile.
As the two were practicing archery.
"Thank you my lord.
" I would like for you to call me Yue," she said with a smile.
Aolig giggled behind them.
"Two love birds…" she murmured and was about to say another thing until she saw the glare from her mother.
She quickly ran inside. Mevlak and Yue laughed heartily.
"I am very satisfied with his Majesty's kind gesture, Yue is just perfect for Mavlak," Mevlak said as she was massaging general Jlav later that evening.
He laughed, "just as we are for each other," he said and kissed her hand.
"I can't wait to carry our grandchildren Jlav," she said excitedly.
"My major concern now is Aolig," Jlav said.
"What about Aolig?" Mevlak asked.
"I mean, she would be sixteen in the next eleven moons and will start receiving marriage proposals."
"You are right my Lord," Mevlak concurred.
"I am also worried sick about her, she doesn't behave like a lady. Maybe it is because of my leniency. She is too carefree and innocent, she can't survive in the palace with such nature."
"That is my fear, I pray she marry into another clan other than Vaharyl," Jlav said with disappointment.
"But his Majesty…" Mevlak protested.
"I understand your point Mevlak, but the crown prince already have three wives," general Jlav said thoughtfully.
Jlav could not contain the thought of his daughter being an after thought in the palace.
The palace is indeed a dangerous place for a young girl like Aolig.
Even though Aolig is a genius in cultivation, she may not be able to confront the schemes in the palace.
"How can Aolig compete with them?" Jlav continued. Then they heard a noise behind the window.
"Who is there?" he asked. Then Mavlak came in with a solemn face.
It already six days since Yue Vaharyl came to the Eyme clan manor.
Mavlak came to inform his parents of his decision. Coincidentally he overheard everything.
"Must Aolig marry into the Vaharyl clan?" he asked angrily.
Being a fire cultivator and a heaven chosen he has a straight forward personality and fiery character.
"For the Eyme clan, his Majesty is the one who bestows the marriage," Jlav replied.
"Moreover," he continued "Aolig's case is a bit different, elder Gwamho have already divined that her son will be the great emperor. His Majesty is just bidding his time before he bestows her to the crown prince."
Mavlak was taken aback, however he believed that time will tell.
For him, he is ready to disobey the imperial edict once it concerns Aolig.
"I love Yue Vaharyl, and I want her to be my consort" he said with a blush.
"Really?" Mevlak asked to ascertain the facts.
"Yes mother," he replied.
Jlav smiled and hugged Mavlak, "thank you son for living up to my expectations."
Jlav heaved a sigh of relief.
At least it is not yet time to shed all pretenses of cordiality with the Vaharyl clan.
As the head of the family he knows what the three clan alliance means.
According to their tradition, Mavlak is to gift Yue a beast mount, sage artifact or flower as a token.
Most people from noble bloodline usually gives a rare beast mount like a desolate beast cub or an emperor rank magical beast, some also give artifacts, the commoners or those of inferior bloodline give flowers.
Even though flowers are used by mortals or those of inferior bloodline, Mavlak already knows that Yue prefers this basic love gesture to the artifacts or other cultivation resources, after all she doesn't lack those.