Under Shi Sheng's insistence, the wedding was decided in the end.
Due to Shi Sheng's request, the wedding preparations took several months. During this time, there was no news of Jiang Zhi at all.
Even if the ministers didn't like Jiang Zhi, they didn't dare to not attend the wedding.
Right now, the Prime Minister had the final say. Even the Empress was under her control.
The wedding was so grand that it was a bit shabby to describe it as ten miles of red. It was clear just how much favor Ling Yue received.
The Prime Minister's residence only allowed the Prime Minister's faction to attend the ceremony. Everyone else was arranged to sit at the banquet.
Even so, there were still many people attending the ceremony.
Ling Yue's wedding robe was more elaborate, while Shi Sheng's was simpler. The two of them stood in the wedding hall like two glowing objects, dazzling everyone.
"First bow to heaven and earth …"
Ling Yue bowed together with Shi Sheng …
The moment he bowed, a few images flashed through his mind.
They were unfamiliar yet familiar.
He tightened his grip on the red silk.
"Second bow to the parents …"
The images flashed through his mind so quickly that he couldn't see the people inside clearly. He only felt a sense of familiarity, so familiar that it made his heart burn.
"Husband and wife, bow to each other …"
Shi Sheng and Ling Yue bowed to each other.
"The ceremony is complete …" As the master of ceremonies announced this, the people around them clapped and congratulated them.
Shi Sheng held Ling Yue's hand. "Holding your hand, we'll grow old together."
Ling Yue looked up at her with a complicated expression. A few seconds later, his eyes relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face.
After all the necessary procedures were completed, Shi Sheng didn't appear again. Ying Yue and Dai Yue took charge of the rest of the ceremony.
The bridal chamber was still Shi Sheng's original room. However, it had been redecorated, so it was now completely red.
Ling Yue sat on the wedding bed and looked at Shi Sheng in confusion. "Aren't you going out?"
'Isn't she supposed to go out and propose a toast after the ceremony?'
"Accompany those idiots?" Shi Sheng raised his brows. "I'd rather accompany you."
Ling Yue was speechless. Although he didn't know what idiots meant, she was definitely scolding those people.
"Little Daoist, every moment of the night is worth a thousand gold. We have to cherish it." Shi Sheng stepped forward and lifted Ling Yue's chin.
For the sake of etiquette, they had been sleeping in separate rooms.
"It's still daytime." Ling Yue frowned slightly.
Shi Sheng quickly removed the extra things on his head. "It'll be dark if you fall asleep."
Ling Yue was rendered speechless.
Shi Sheng was standing, so Ling Yue had to tilt his head slightly to see her face.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and there seemed to be a smile on her face. It was so gentle that it didn't seem like her.
And her gentleness only belonged to him …
He was alone.
Ling Yue pressed down on Shi Sheng's hand that was sliding down his neck. "Do past lives really exist in this world?"
What were those images that flashed through his mind during the ceremony?
There were two of them, but they were getting married in different places. Furthermore … they were wearing clothes that he had never seen before.
Shi Sheng lowered his head and looked at him thoughtfully. After a while, he answered solemnly, "Yes."
Was there?
Were they together in their previous lives?
Was that why he was so familiar with her?
Ling Yue loosened his grip slightly. Shi Sheng immediately undid his jacket, pushed him onto the bed, and leaned over to kiss him.
Ling Yue flipped over and pressed Shi Sheng under him. His voice was hoarse. "Didn't we agree that I'd be on top?"
Shi Sheng let go of his hands and lay flat on the bed. "I'll let you have a taste."
Ling Yue's face reddened slightly.
Shameless woman.
… …
At night, the Prime Minister's Estate, which had been bustling all day, sent off the last batch of guests. The entire estate fell silent.
A figure stood in a dark alley opposite the Prime Minister's Estate, hatefully glaring at the swaying red lanterns.
There was a large "Xi" character pasted on the lanterns.
It was so glaring.
Jiang Zhi's fingertips dug deep into her palms.
Footsteps sounded behind her. Jiang Zhi let go and turned around.
In the alley, people kept pouring in from all directions, with Jiang Zhi and a man at the center.
"Zhi 'er, I'll avenge you." The man pulled Jiang Zhi into his arms. "I'll get back everything she owes you."
"Thank you."
"There's no need to say such things between us." Qin Hua lowered his voice.
Qin Hua waved to the people behind him. They immediately scattered and hid in the darkness.
When the sounds of fighting rang out, Shi Sheng had just finished bathing Ling Yue.
"Don't be afraid." Shi Sheng comforted him in a low voice, then slowly helped him put on his clothes. There wasn't the slightest hint of nervousness or panic on his face.
Ling Yue obediently raised his arms and legs, but his expression was somewhat helpless. Did he look that scared?
Did she think that she was too weak?
Knock knock … Your Excellency …
There was a knock on the door. Shi Sheng had already helped Ling Yue put on his jacket.
"Come in."
Dai Yue lowered her head as she entered. "It's not just the Prime Minister's Estate that's under attack. Our people are basically under attack as well. The city's already in chaos."
"Who's so capable?" Shi Sheng took out Ling Yue's flexible sword, but the next second, she turned to Ling Yue. "Take this for self-defense. Don't use it unless it's necessary to avoid dirtying your hands."
"Okay."
Dai Yue: "…" 'Your Excellency, this isn't the time to be throwing out dog food.'
"It's the Qin Empire."
Shi Sheng paused for a moment. Only then did he recall that although this world was ruled by women, there were still several smaller countries under the Empress' rule. The Qin Empire was one of them.
The Qin Empire was still a country ruled by men.
"Qin Hua?"
Dai Yue was astonished. "Your Excellency, how did you know?"
Shi Sheng's lips curled up in a mocking smile. How could he not know about one of the FL's most beloved men?
This man also had a high and mighty status. He was the heir of the Qin Empire and had once been gifted to the Crown Princess.
As the FL's man, he would definitely rebel and not obediently marry the Crown Princess.
Qin Hua had run into the FL when he was escaping and was injured. She had saved him, and he had been hidden in her estate ever since.
"What are they trying to do? Rebel?" Shi Sheng changed the topic.
"They're killing our people." 'Aren't you the one who's rebelling?
They're … saving the country, right? '
"Your Excellency, it's not good …" Ying Yue hurriedly ran in from outside. "The Empress contacted the Zhenyuan General at some point, and her army has already surrounded the capital."
The Zhenyuan General had the most military power now. Previously, when the Empress contacted her, the Empress had ordered them to cut off the news. Somehow, the news still reached her.
The Zhenyuan General had been stationed at the border all year round. The Empress had tried several times to withdraw her military power but failed.
Shi Sheng narrowed his eyes.
"The army is already outside, and you didn't notice anything?"
Ying Yue broke out in a cold sweat. She didn't dare to talk back. "Your Excellency … it's your subordinate's fault."
They really hadn't noticed the Zhenyuan General's army before. Was there a traitor among her men?
Ying Yue and Dai Yue had always done their jobs well. They shouldn't have made such a mistake.
The Zhenyuan General had brought back at least tens of thousands of people. Even if there was a traitor among so many people, it was impossible to hide.
Shi Sheng thought of Duan Qingyun's disappearance and Jiang Zhi's inexplicable disappearance. His face suddenly turned ugly.
Was the Heavenly Dao of this world helping Jiang Zhi?
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