Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 944 Acting With Rookie

However, Geoffrey was now the leading competitor for the emperor's heir. And if he succeeded andbecame the emperor's heir, the Qi Clan would certainly get his support and protection. If the QiClan gained the upper hand, the Cao Clan would most definitely lose.

Therefore, Lucilla only had two paths in front of her. One was to unite with the Qi Clan by marriage,and by doing that, she would be on the same side as Geoffrey. With the support of the Qi Clan andthe Cao Clan, Geoffrey would certainly win the throne. The other path that she could take was todraw a clear line with Prince Geoffrey and the Qi Clan. If she announced in public that the Cao Clanwould support Woods, they would be putting the future of the Cao Clan 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 Clan, but Ican't force myself to do so. I don't have any feelings for Mr. Tate, and there is already someone elsein my heart," Lucilla said politely to Prince Geoffrey. She was now in a dilemma, especially in thiscase. She couldn't refuse Geoffrey directly, or that might cause disaster to the Cao Clan. If she hadknown 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 Lucilla's heart... Could this be Mr. Rookie?" Geoffrey smiled and glanced at Rocky."Yes, and he just proposed to me." Hearing this, Lucilla nodded noncommittally. At this point, sheknew that she she was only delaying but the end was unavoidable.

"Mr. Rookie is indeed a rare talent, but don't forget, as the chief of the Cao Clan, you have toconsider the interests and future of the Cao Clan. If the Cao Clan and the Qi Clan unite by marriage,it will be a good thing for the Cao Clan and the Timber Deity Empire. Moreover, I can guarantee thatone day, the Cao Clan may get a better position than the present one. I believe that you will neverregret today's decision as long as you choose to stand by me." Geoffrey's last words wereundoubtedly a hint to Lucilla. If he got the throne, the Cao Clan, which was allied by marriage withthe Qi Clan, would also benefit from him.

The other people who overheard also understood the meaning of Geoffrey's words. There were alsosome doubts in their hearts because most of the forces present, as well as the other members of theroyal family and celebrities, had already taken their sides, supporting the other princes respectively.However, if the Qi Clan and the Cao Clan were to unite by marriage under the urging of Geoffrey,then the other princes would definitely have no advantages to compete for the throne. Therefore, ifthe Qi Clan and the Cao Clan really unite, they would have to think about their future reallycarefully.

It could be said that whether the Cao Clan agreed to the proposal of the Qi Clan or not, theirconfrontation was no longer a secret between them that would affect only them. Instead, it was verylikely to affect the whole situation regarding the competition for the emperor's successor.

That was why Geoffrey chose this time to appear in the Magnificent Hall. He wanted to seize thisopportunity 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 Clan..." Seeing that Geoffrey had made it so clear, Lucillacould 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 thismatter will be settled tonight.”

Of course, Geoffrey wouldn't give Lucilla any chance, and he was only saying these things to putpressure on her. Lucilla also saw through Geoffrey's mind. She hesitated for a moment, and thensaid to him, "Please have a seat for a while, Your Royal Highness. I have to call several elders of theCao Clan to discuss this matter..."

As Lucilla spoke, she nodded at Lucas, and they left silently together. At the other side of the room,Tod and Freddy exchanged quick glances before they, too, followed after them. Seeing this, Rockyseemed to fall deep in thought for a moment, and then he disappeared into the shadows of theMagnificent Hall before everyone noticed.

"Your Royal Highness, you came at the right time!" After Lucilla, Lucas, and others left, Alexandermoved closer to Geoffrey's side and spoke to him discreetly.

"Now, as long as Lucilla agrees to marry into the Qi Clan, everything else will be a piece of cake tous. But if she doesn't agree, we need to get rid of her. We will do something to her in secret andchange the chief of the Cao Clan to someone that we can control.” It seemed that Geoffrey alreadyhad a plan in his mind.

"If it weren't for the guy called Rookie, the Cao Clan would have been in internal strife. But he seemsto have disappeared, so maybe he has given up. With Your Royal Highness here, he can't stand outanymore after all,” Alexander said with resentment. He was surprised that Rocky had disappearedwithout anybody noticing.

"The Cao Clan may go to see my brother, Woods, but he may not be willing to confront me face toface, so he may not appear. As long as he doesn't come, we will definitely be able to get the CaoClan tonight.” Geoffrey smirked confidently.

"Your Royal Highness, you are so resourceful and wise. You would make the best emperor that theTimber Deity Empire could ever have," Alexander said in a flattering tone.

On the other hand, Lucilla 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 had come rushing as soon asthey 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, Lucilla frowned unhappily. But because Todand Freddy occupied high positions in the Cao Clan, and they were also her elders, she could onlyturn a blind eye to them.

Once they were all settled, Lucilla told the elders about the general situation.

These elders of the Cao Clan were all above the Supernal Stage. Among them, the oldest one wasElder Xia, who had also reached the Divine Stage, and he could be regarded as the foundingmember of the Cao Clan. However, because of his old age, he had been living in seclusion since theaccident of the former chief of the Cao Clan, Lucilla's father. Despite his life in isolation, his influencein the Cao Clan 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 to come, Lucilla was a littleworried. That was because if Elder Xia said something, it was very likely that she would have to handover her position as the chief.

"Chief, in this situation, if we don't give Prince Geoffrey a reply tonight, I'm afraid the Cao Clan willbe in danger,” Elder Xia said in a hoarse voice after he had been briefed about the whole affair."Maybe that is true," Lucilla said noncommittally.

"It's all because the young master of the Qi Clan and you, chief, have been having an amorousrelationship. It's your fault that the Qi Clan has something to take advantage of..." Tod cut inimmediately.

Hearing this, Elder Xia immediately looked at Lucilla, and the other elders also looked at her.

"Elder Xia, it's a conspiracy of the Qi Clan. Besides, I already have someone I love. Why should I havean affair with Tate?" Hearing this, Lucilla glared at Tod and explained immediately.

"Everyone knows that you were just acting with that Rookie-person!" Of course, Tod didn't believethat Lucilla was truly romantically involved with Rocky.