CHAPTER 635: CHAPTER 541: IT’S GOOD TO BE ALIVE! (SECOND UPDATE)

"Should I step out for a moment?" Long Che motioned to get up.

Tong Airui smiled and said, "It’s not some secret matter, there’s no need for you to leave. I just wanted to ask my father-in-law if, before Yi Luowa returns to Haotian, I can send some people over. It’s not that I don’t trust Marcus, the Prime Minister, I just want to minimize the risk factor."

The King quickly nodded, "Of course! Your people might even help me capture Nancy!"

"Alright, then it’s settled. I’ll dispatch them later today," Tong Airui smiled. He felt uneasy knowing that he didn’t have his own people stationed in Haotian.

The King nodded again, then said in a solemn tone, "There’s one more thing I need to inform you both about. When I announce Yi Luowa’s identity, I will also be announcing her and the two children’s succession order for the throne..."

Long Che furrowed his brows slightly, "Randy, let’s exclude the two children. Ziyan is the eldest grandson of the Aldrich family. It’s not that he’s unqualified—it’s just that even if he were eligible to inherit your throne, he wouldn’t be able to accept it. Songyu is a girl; she’s even less suited."

The King was momentarily speechless. He and his wife had actually discussed this issue beforehand, assuming that Long Che and Tong Airui would politely decline. They hadn’t expected Long Che to reject it outright.

Seeing his father-in-law’s expression darken, Tong Airui smiled and explained, "Dad, don’t overthink it. My dad doesn’t mean anything by it; he’s simply saying that the poison afflicting Danton will definitely be cured, and the throne will undoubtedly return to Danton. So, I believe you shouldn’t even announce Yi Luowa’s identity publicly."

"That won’t do—Yi Luowa’s status as heir must be announced. What if..."

"Let’s not talk about ’what ifs’ on such a joyous day." Long Che smiled and patted the King on the shoulder. "Muta is supposed to arrive by noon, let’s have a few good drinks together."

The King smiled helplessly. Since they didn’t want to discuss it further, he decided to drop the topic for now.

The three chatted for a while longer before Yi Luowa knocked on the door to say that Muta and Royce had arrived. Only then did the King follow Long Che outside.

Yi Luowa noticed her father’s gaze was somewhat complex. After he left together with her father-in-law, she pulled Tong Airui aside and asked quietly, "What’s going on with my dad?"

Tong Airui closed the door and whispered, "Your dad is planning to announce your identity publicly."

Yi Luowa looked at him suspiciously, "If he wants to announce it, then so be it. I’m his daughter; what’s the big deal? But why was he looking at me so strangely?"

Tong Airui pursed his lips tightly and said, "In addition to your identity, he’s planning to announce succession rankings for the throne—not just yours but also Ziyan’s and Songyu’s. My dad already rejected Ziyan and Songyu outright, and I’m suggesting he not announce yours either... Wife, if one day you’re forced to take your father’s place as King of Haotian, would you do it?"

Yi Luowa burst out laughing, "Me, as King of Haotian? Are you kidding me?"

Tong Airui’s expression grew serious, "I’m not joking. This is a very grave question. I can tell that your parents are deeply worried about Danton’s health, and it’s what concerns me the most too!"

"Danton will recover—I have faith in that!" Yi Luowa frowned slightly. In reality, she was incredibly worried about her brother’s health. Alas... she wondered when Aunt Jian Daimeng would finish developing the antidote.

It was then that Jian Daimeng came to mind, and her phone call came through. Tong Airui saw the caller ID and immediately answered.

"Aunt Jian, do you have good news for us?"

Jian Daimeng sighed, "It’s not exactly good news. There’s one ingredient I’m hesitating to use."

Tong Airui gripped the phone tightly, "If it can cure the poison, then use it."

Jian Daimeng sighed again, "If Danton were a common person, I’d just go ahead and use it. But he’s the King of Haotian’s only son. Using this ingredient... Rui’er, listen to me: take Danton to the hospital as soon as possible to test the viability of his sperm, and then I’ll decide whether to use this component."

Tong Airui’s heart leapt into his throat, "Why test that? Do you think there’s an issue in that regard?"

"Rui’er, let me put it this way: Kai Di’s intent is clearly to ensure that the King of Haotian dies without heirs! This poison specifically kills sperm. If fortune is on your side, Danton might still have the ability to father children. If not... sigh!"

Tong Airui’s body subtly shook as he barely managed to steady himself. He asked in a grave tone, "I’ll get him tested immediately. If there’s any viability at all, does that mean you can’t use the ingredient?"

"Correct. Even if there’s only a one percent survival rate, I refuse to use that component. Committing such a heinous act of ensuring no descendants... I couldn’t bring myself to do it."