When the old emperor saw Su Luoâs reaction, he laughed and said: âBack then, if it was not for your mother, your Uncle Ouyang would been killed by âGui Ciâ long ago. So you just say the word, donât need to be polite.â
The grace of saving his life must be returned like spring water.
Su Luo paused for a moment and considered it in her heart.
Since little stone had mentioned the Spirit Dance Steps, and now Uncle Ouyang had told her not to be polite, then might as wellââ
Su Luo couldnât be too detailed with her words, so she pretended to mutter to herself: âDonât know if Uncle Ouyang may have any secret books of cultivation in your possession?â
The old emperor stroked his short stubble and laughed out loud: âIn Western Jinâs Book Collection Pavilion, there are countless number of secret books, whether its content is about physical strength or speed, you can take them all away, onlyâââ
âOnly what?â Su Luo smilingly asked.
But her heart suddenly had a bad premonition.
Sure enough, the old emperor said: âExcept for the Spirit Dance Steps passed down from the ancestors, you can take whatever else that grabs your attention.â
Su Luoâs expression dimmed, her eyes were filled with unspeakable disappointment.
She had plenty of other secret books, she only lacked the Spirit Dance Steps. Unexpectedly, the old man didnât want to give it to her.
The old emperor seemed to have noticed Su Luoâs mood wasnât good, so he carefully explained: âThis Spirit Dance Steps was passed down by my ancestors. It can only be passed on to men and not women. It can only be passed on to children birthed by the main wife and not a concubine. If anyone dares to disobey, they will be struck by lightning.â
The old emperor really wanted to grant Su Luoâs every wish. He really wanted her to be happy and cheerful, but these rules were set at his ancestorsâ requests. He really couldnât violate these rules right?
Su Luo smiled: âThose rules are really harsh, Uncle Ouyang, in the royal palace, there shouldnât be that many people who can fulfill all those conditions right?â
The old emperor heaved a sigh full of helplessness and worry: âWhat âthere isnât manyâ? There is simply only one person that qualifies.â
Even though the old emperorâs expression appeared helpless, but he couldnât conceal the pride and self-satisfaction in his eyes.
Among the princes, there werenât many who would make the old emperor proud.
Su Luo suddenly remembered something that little Princess Yulin had told her before.
Ouyang Yunqi was the son left behind by Empress Yuan. In the entire royal palace, he was the only one birthed by the main wife.
Sure enough, the old emperor laughed: âSpirit Dance Steps has already been passed on to Yunqi. If you want the Spirit Dance Steps, there is only one method.â
Su Luoâs expression sunk slightly.
What kind of idea was this old man planning, donât think she doesnât know. Wasnât he planning to pair herself up with Ouyang Yunqi? She wasnât about to fulfil his bad preferences!
Su Luo assumed a serious expression and stood up coldly. She turned her body and was just about to leave.
The old emperor, seeing this, became anxious and immediately waved at her to come back: âLook at you, this foolish girl, why so anxious? Come, come, sit and speak, sit and then speak.â
Su Luo glanced at him and then sat back down.
The old emperor, seeing Su Luoâs displeasure, started to use his fingers to count off Yunqiâs good points: âYunqi, that kid, you see, he grew up well, very talented, with high morals, and his temper is also very good. How is it that he doesnât meet your standards?â
âHigh morals?â Su Luo shifted her eyes, looking straight at the old emperor, âAre you sure?â
Old emperorâs heart started to become uncomfortable because of her continuous gaze, but in order to market his son, he still nodded seriously: âOf course itâs good, his morals are especially high!â
âHigh my ass.â Su Luo glared at him unhappily, âIs he Ouyang imperial familyâs only heir to pass the skills to? Old emperor, I have no choice but to say, your vision is really lacking. You just wait for the day when he betrays you!â
Back then, he could even stab her, who was very close to him, to death. Why would Yunqi even attach any importance to his cheap dad the old emperor?
âYou, this foolish girl, speaks too vulgarly.â The old emperor didnât get angry and smiling, said: âHow about we make a bet?â