Another Divination Ceremony

After a pause, he said, "But you asked about the safety of Drake Abyss. What does the Imperial Marriage Grant have to do with Drake Abyss's safety? Priests, please tell me—what is the connection here?"

This... is simply what the divination hexagram shows. As for the specific connection... we don't know either!

We can only interpret the hexagram, but we can't fathom the will of heaven!

The priests present all chimed in.

High Priest, you speak," Evan Xiao said, pointing to Shang Yang.

Even I cannot fathom the will of heaven..." the High Priest replied.

If even you can't fathom the will of heaven, why say I should marry Sophie Shang? If marrying her will resolve the crisis in Drake Abyss, then tell me so, and I'll marry her immediately.

Evan Xiao was usually a man of few words. Grace had never seen him speak so confidently before; he seemed calm and radiant, and she couldn't help but be mesmerized.

This..." Shang Yang frowned, but didn't dare utter the word 'yes.'

This logic is truly different from having children.

If even the High Priest can't give a clear answer, then let's just follow the hexagram," Evan Xiao said. "Since everyone is here today, I ask the priests to hold another ritual and consult the heavens for Drake Abyss's crisis—let's see what the will of heaven truly says!"

After speaking, he looked at the Celestial Empress. "Mother, do you think your son is right?"

The Celestial Empress nodded. "Mm, you make a lot of sense. Let's do as you say!"

And so, the priests took advantage of this auspicious day to set up the altar and ask the heavens once again.

They received a new hexagram: a lucky star has appeared, but dark clouds obscure it, and the outcome is uncertain.

"What does this mean?" the Celestial Empress asked.

An elderly priest, both excited and worried, exclaimed, "This hexagram means that the person who can save Drake Abyss has already appeared!"

"Where is that person?" All the gods perked up.

"Well... the hexagram doesn't reveal such details!" the elderly priest said. "This person's arrival can save Drake Abyss, but someone will try to interfere! Whether fortune or disaster awaits is still unknown!"

"So what should we do?"

Naturally, we must protect the lucky star!

The Celestial Empress frowned, "We have to know who the lucky star is first! Otherwise, how can we protect them?"

The priests all shook their heads, indicating they had no idea who it was.

Evan Xiao asked, "No matter who the lucky star is, it doesn't have anything to do with me marrying Sophie Shang, right?"

The priests all shook their heads.

In that case, High Priest, and all priests, unless a new hexagram shows that I need to get married, please don't bring this up again.

All the priests responded, "Yes! We will strictly follow the Crown Prince's divine command."

Shang Yang, ever composed, also agreed.

Evan Xiao looked at the Celestial Empress. "Mother, let me escort you back!"

The Celestial Empress nodded and returned with Evan Xiao and Sophie Shang.

On the way, Evan Xiao brought Grace along too.

When they arrived at the Celestial Empress's palace, Grace stood there a little awkwardly.

The Celestial Empress glanced at her a few times, then suddenly called out, "Grace, come here."

Grace walked over, "Celestial Empress, do you need something?"

"A little closer," the Celestial Empress said again.

Grace stepped a bit closer.

Suddenly, the Celestial Empress grabbed her hand and pressed something into it.

It was a round, gleaming bead, dazzling and mysterious—she had no idea what it was for.

"Celestial Empress, this is...?"

"This is my gift to you for our first meeting—the Floating Light Fairy Parasol," the Celestial Empress said.