Listening to Han Xiling's words, Qin Ai and Gu Jingqing exchanged glances, their brows involuntarily furrowing.
Originally, this matter wasn't a big deal at all. However, now that Han Xiling brought it up in front of everyone and her words made sense, it became difficult to refute.
It was well known that Emperor Beichen had been raised by the Sect Master since he was young. If Emperor Beichen were to get married without informing the Sect Master, it would be disrespectful.
Moreover, nobody knew when the Sect Master would return.
With the cultivation level of the Sect Master, he had always been searching for opportunities to break through in various parts of the Shengxuan Continent. Closing up for long periods of time was common.
By mentioning this, Han Xiling was effectively delaying the wedding between Emperor Beichen and Baili Hongzhuang indefinitely, with no idea when it would take place.
Although Emperor Beichen and Baili Hongzhuang had already married in Fengbo Country, at that time, Emperor Beichen was just a prince of Fengbo Country, and his current status was completely different.
The marriage of the Young Sect Master of Tian Gang Sect was undoubtedly a great joyous event, impossible to keep so low-profile.
In this way, the only option left for Baili Hongzhuang in Tian Gang Sect would be to participate in the assessment competition.
They all knew that although the assessment competition was just an assessment, it was full of risks.
In each assessment competition, many cultivators would perish, and the number of casualties was considerable.
If Baili Hongzhuang were to fall in the assessment competition, it would fulfill Han Xiling's sinister plans.
Even if Baili Hongzhuang survived the assessment competition unharmed, if she didn't achieve the results required to enter Tian Gang Sect, she wouldn't be able to marry into the sect in a legitimate manner.
Han Xiling's words were truly scheming, putting Baili Hongzhuang in an extremely awkward situation.
Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi, upon hearing Han Xiling's words, couldn't help but show a hint of astonishment in their eyes.
They hadn't expected Han Xiling to be so clever. This move was truly ruthless!
Why hadn't they thought of this before?
After understanding Han Xiling's intentions, Han Hongyi also agreed at this moment. In such a situation, he didn't need to be polite either.
His granddaughter had always been the target of admiration for many young talents. Now, she was being so despised by Emperor Beichen. It was truly detestable!
"The Sect Master's return is uncertain, and this matter needs to be carefully discussed," Qin Ai spoke up.
Seeing Qin Ai supporting Emperor Beichen, Xiao Hongzhen immediately chimed in, "I think Han Xiling is right. The Sect Master holds a deep affection for the Young Sect Master, so how could the Young Sect Master get married without the Sect Master's return?"
"The wedding can wait until the Sect Master returns, but since Baili Miss is already the Young Sect Master's wife, there's no need for her to participate in the assessment competition," Gu Jingqing said.
Jiang Yi shook his head. "Baili Miss wants to become the Young Sect Master's wife in Tian Gang Sect, so she naturally needs to prove her own strength. If she can't even pass such a simple assessment, then the gap would be too significant. I believe Baili Miss's abilities are not so weak. Gu Hall Master, could it be that you lack confidence in Baili Miss?"
A triumphant smile played on Jiang Yi's face. Since Qin Ai and the others had pushed him into such a situation, he naturally wouldn't let them off easily!
Gu Jingqing furrowed his brows tightly. He had intended to speak, but Jiang Yi had effectively silenced all the words he wanted to say.
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