【The Divine Eagle Empire】(Unabridged Volume 3, Chapter 58)

Chapter 58 The Grand Wedding

"No! It was the eldest young master who sent someone to deliver gifts!"

Wang Heng quickly corrected himself, "The eldest young master didn't come himself, but sent his deputy general Su Xiong to deliver gifts for the third young master

!"

Oh! Wu Wudi breathed a sigh of relief, then said coldly, "You didn't explain yourself clearly, you scared me half to death.

Tianlong has always been obedient and well-behaved. Without my orders, he would never leave the territory on his own. Hmm! He

actually sent someone all the way to deliver gifts to that bastard. Doesn't he know who that bastard is marrying?"

Wang Heng's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he said solemnly, "The affair between the Third Young Master and the Xiao sisters is already

known How could the Eldest Young Master not know? I suspect that the Eldest Young Master has already come to terms with it and hopes that Miss Xiao will

find a good home and be happy with the Third Young Master. That's why he sent someone to deliver gifts and wish them well!"

"Wishing them well! A good home?"

Wu Wudi snorted, a sharp glint in his eyes, and sneered, "Yes! She deserves

a good home. Tianlong is a man of principle, able to take things in stride and bend when necessary. That's what a true man is! So,

Tianlong only sent gifts, nothing else?"

"This..." Wang Heng hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "General Su only said he was giving

gifts to the Third Young Master and Miss Xiao, he didn't say anything else. I've already arranged for General Su and his party to rest in the guest rooms! Your Highness, would you like to

see..." Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly saw Wu Wudi's eyebrowless features, his heart skipped a beat,

and he couldn't finish his sentence.

Ever since his humiliation at the Royal Arena, Wu Wudi had been ashamed to see anyone. Apart from attending the morning court as usual,

he spent most of his time hiding in the Jinyang Prince's Mansion, refusing to see guests, all to prevent others from seeing his baldness and lack of

eyebrows.

Of course, his lack of hair and eyebrows was secondary; the key issue was that the news of his nakedness in the Royal Colosseum had spread

like

wildfire. Whether on the streets or in teahouses and restaurants, people were discussing Wu Wudi's performance in the Royal Colosseum with great relish, especially the lewd noblewomen who were vividly describing the size and shape of

his manhood . Imagine, Wu Wudi, the dignified

Prince of Jinyang and Grand General of the Empire, being talked about and ridiculed by everyone—how could he bear it?

Therefore, Wu Wudi was extremely aggrieved, avoiding receiving guests unless they were very important. He wouldn't see ordinary guests . But Su Xiong was a trusted general sent by the eldest son, Wu Tianlong, to deliver gifts; it would be too unreasonable for

Wu Wudi to refuse to see him. 　　Wu Wudi pondered for a long time, then sat back down in his rocking chair and said to Wang Heng, "Bring Su Xiong to see me tonight. I have something to discuss with him!" 　　"Yes!" 　　Wang Heng replied and turned to leave Jingyuan. 　　Wu Wudi lay in the rocking chair, his body swaying with the rocking motion. He stared at the sky, a blank muttering to himself, "Tianlong, what are you planning? You already know...?" As the wedding day of Wu Tianjiao approached, the Jinyang Prince's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, with music and drums filling the air. Guests arrived in droves. 　　Wu Tianjiao was marrying two imperial princesses and three daughters of officials. Such a grand event was undeniably solemn. According to imperial custom, the groom would go to the bride's house in the morning with a carriage or sedan chair procession to fetch her, and only in the evening would he bring the bride home for the wedding ceremony. However, Wu Tianjiao was marrying five brides, involving daughters from three families: the royal family , the Xiao family, and the Cao family. If it were just one family, it would be fine, but with three, Wu Tianjiao was overwhelmed. 　　Therefore, Lady Xuanhua, who was in charge of the wedding arrangements, made three wedding processions. One procession, led by Wu Tianjiao, would go to the royal family to fetch Princess Tanxue and Princess Tanxiang. The other two processions, led by Wu Xuanshuang and Wu Qingshuang , would be dressed as grooms and go to the Xiao and Cao families respectively to fetch the Xiao Yunhua sisters and Cao Jianqin. 　　Since all four families were celebrating together, and they were all in the capital and close by, Wu Tianjiao, as the groom , had to attend to three families and couldn't linger at any one of them. Therefore, the Wu family first brought the five brides back to the Jinyang Prince's Mansion. Then, all the guests, whether from the royal family, the Xiao family, or the Lu family, would gather at the Jinyang Prince's Mansion, making the four families one. This way, everyone's schedule was easier. After all, the Jinyang Prince's Mansion was large enough to accommodate many guests . 　　In short, the three wedding processions set off in the morning. Because of the assassination attempt on Wu Tianjiao in the street the previous night , the Wu family was worried about potential trouble and therefore dispatched their family's secret guards to accompany them. With the Wu family's secret guards protecting them, it was believed that no one would dare to cause trouble or willingly throw their life away 　　. At the Prime Minister's residence 　　, on the wedding day, the Xiao sisters rose early to bathe and cleanse themselves. The bathwater was infused with the fragrances of chrysanthemum, pomelo, pine, and bamboo, and they bathed for half an hour to symbolize cleanliness and good fortune. 　　Afterwards, Madam Xiao fulfilled her maternal duties, threading her daughters' hair and combing their hair. As she combed, she murmured , "One comb to the end, wealth and honor without worry. Two combs to the end, health and peace without sorrow. Three combs to the end, many children and long life! Another comb to the end, a harmonious and loving marriage. Two combs to the end, a life together as a pair of lovebirds. Three combs to the end, a life forever bound together!" 　　Xiao Yunhua sat upright before the dressing table mirror, gazing at her mother's slightly aged face, tears welling up in her eyes without her realizing it. 　　Madam Xiao, with tears in her eyes, teased, "Silly child, why are you crying? It's not time for wedding tears yet! You two sisters have finally achieved your wish; you should be happy!" 　　Xiao Qionghua, standing before the dressing table mirror, wasn't as sentimental as Xiao Yunhua. Looking at her beautiful reflection, she picked up an eyebrow pencil and began drawing her eyebrows, giggling, "Yes! Sister, we should be happy! From now on, we sisters and our beloved brother will be together forever, and we sisters will never be separated!" 　　Xiao Yunhua laughed too, then frowned, saying, "Second sister, we're both married now, but Mother… I 'm worried about Mother!" 　　"Silly child! What are you saying!" 　　Madam Xiao chuckled. "After you're married, it's not like you can't come back to see your mother. It's just a short walk; you can come back whenever you want!" 　　"Mother! That's not what I meant!" 　　Xiao Yunhua frowned and said sadly, "What I'm worried about is, after we get married, what will happen to our family... Father and Second Mother..." She hesitated, unsure of what to say next. But Madam Xiao and Xiao Qionghua could understand what she was implying.

"Sister! Don't worry!"

Xiao Qionghua shouted, "If Father dares to favor that vixen, if that vixen dares to bully Mother,

I'll kill her with my sword!"

Madam Xiao's expression changed upon hearing this, and she scolded, "On your wedding day, don't talk about fighting and killing, say such

unlucky things!"

As she spoke, she frowned, sighed, and said, "Yunhua, Qionghua, I won't say anything more.

After you marry into the Wu family, if you have any disagreements with the princesses, you must be patient. After all, they are princesses. Yunhua,

you are quiet and gentle, so I'm not worried about you. But Qionghua..." "Hua, that girl has a wild temper and a fiery temper. I'm really worried she

'll clash with the princess..." "Mother! What are you saying?"

Xiao Qionghua protested, pouting, "Look at what you're saying, Mother! You're making your daughter sound like a wild child! You

've said that ninety-nine times already! Don't worry, Mother, my sister and I are marrying a proud young man, not a princess. As long as

the princess doesn't bully us, we'll be more accommodating!"

The three women talked for a while longer. Then, Xiao Yunhua and her sister washed their faces again, carefully dressed, put on their wedding gowns, and

donned their bright, golden phoenix coronet and embroidered robes.

The two sisters looked radiant in their new attire, and Madam Xiao and the maids nodded in admiration. At this

moment, Madam Xiao should have dismissed everyone and imparted the secrets of the bedroom to her two daughters, but the two sisters were experienced

and didn't need Madam Xiao's instruction.

Two pretty maids, Duo'er and Yun'er, were accompanying the Xiao sisters to the Wu family as part of their dowry.

They were dressed in bright clothes, looking incredibly beautiful and radiant.

Each maid held a large red bridal veil, and seeing that the time was almost right, they covered the two young ladies' headscarves.

But no sooner had the veils been placed than Xiao Qionghua suddenly cried out in surprise, jumping up and

startling everyone in the room.

"Qionghua, what are you doing? Why are you yelling so loudly?"

Madam Xiao scolded lightly.

"Fire Fox! Fire Fox!"

Xiao Qionghua pulled off the veil and hurriedly went into the inner bedroom. After a while, she emerged

, carrying a small, bright red magical beast in her arms—none other than the Fire Fox, Honghong!

Seeing this, the other women were both amused and exasperated. Madam Xiao frowned upon seeing this and said, "Nonsense! This is utter nonsense! Qionghua,

are you really going to carry this little thing to the wedding ceremony?"

"This is a pet that my brother Tianjiao gave to us sisters, of course my sister and I are going to bring it with us!"

Xiao Qionghua revealed two cute little tiger teeth and giggled, "We can't leave it

at home , Princess! We almost forgot about it just now! Otherwise, Brother Jiao will blame us!"

After noon, the sounds of gongs and firecrackers came from the front yard, the

Wu family had arrived to welcome the brides! The Xiao sisters both trembled, unable to help but feel a little nervous.

To make a long story short, the Wu family's three welcoming teams successfully brought the five brides back to the Jinyang Prince's Mansion and escorted them to

the Hibiscus Garden.

The Hibiscus Garden was vacated by the Wu family as a residence for Wu Tianjiao and his five brides. The luxurious Flying Snow

Pavilion was renamed "Five Phoenix Pavilion," named after the five brides. It would serve as the bridal chamber for Wu

Tianjiao and his five brides.

According to custom, the couple could not see each other before completing the wedding ceremony and entering the bridal chamber, and the wedding ceremony was to

be held at night. Therefore, after Wu Tianjiao welcomed Princess Tanxue and the others into the Hibiscus Garden, he could not

stay there and had to temporarily reside in his Chonghua Palace.

In fact, Wu Tianjiao did not like living in the Hibiscus Garden, and he did not want to live in the Chonghua Palace. If he had a choice

, he would prefer to live in the Chonghua Palace. Having lived in the Chonghua Palace for a long time, Wu Tianjiao naturally

developed an affection for the place, and whenever he returned to the Chonghua Palace, he had a warm feeling of returning home.

Compared to other places in the Jinyang Prince's Mansion, the Chonghua Palace was very deserted. In the vast Chonghua Palace, apart from

Kuang Meng , there was only Wu Tianjiao.

Today was Wu Tianjiao's joyous occasion, and his younger brother, Kuangmeng, had tidied himself up, shaved his beard, and

put on brand-new clothes, looking several years younger. However, given his status, he couldn't attend Wu Tianjiao 's wedding. Staying in Chonghua Palace, Kuangmeng, with nothing to do, could only practice his martial arts

diligently in the bamboo forest, swinging his pair of giant iron hammers . 　　Wu Tianjiao, besides providing Kuangmeng with good food and clothing, didn't say much to the simple-minded Kuangmeng. Seeing Kuangmeng practicing in the bamboo forest, he felt quite gratified. This big, simple-minded guy might be a bit silly, but he was hardworking and diligent in his training, never slacking off. 　　Last night, he had spent the entire night at Jiangshan Tower with his six sisters, and Wu Tianjiao hadn't rested well . He was taking advantage of this free time to get some rest. Otherwise, he wouldn't have any free time once the wedding started that evening. 　　Entering his bedroom in Chonghua Palace, Wu Tianjiao had barely lain down and closed his eyes when he was startled awake by a roar outside the palace and hurriedly ran out. 　　In the courtyard, the Crimson Dragon Beast roared in a low voice. Not far from it, about ten feet away, stood a pure white horse… no, it wasn't a white horse, but a unicorn with a single horn on its head, just like the Crimson Dragon Beast. 　　"Sister Han Shuang!" 　　Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but call out, both surprised and delighted. He recognized the unicorn before him; wasn't it "White Snow," the mount of Wu Han Shuang, the eldest daughter ? "White Snow's" presence here meant Wu Han Shuang had also arrived. Wu Tianjiao looked 　　around, and sure enough, on the bamboo path ahead, a woman 　　in white was slowly approaching. 　　"Sister Han Shuang!" 　　Wu Tianjiao called out, rushing towards the woman in white. He ran towards her excitedly. However, when he got close enough to her and saw her face clearly, his shouts abruptly stopped, and he stopped, staring at her in a daze. 　　The woman in white who arrived was a cultivator, but not Wu Hanshuang. She was incredibly beautiful, yet her expression was cold and aloof. Her captivating eyes were adorned with long eyelashes, her gaze exceptionally sharp. Her willow-like eyebrows, while seemingly delicate, held a hint of fierceness, yet were also incredibly beautiful. Her small, exquisite nose and cherry- like, thin lips rested on her flawless, rosy cheeks, exuding a chilling allure. She wore no rouge, only a faint blush that made her cheeks resemble a newly opened magnolia flower, white with a rosy hue. Her silky black hair...

Her hair flowed freely around her waist, accentuating her slender figure and delicate waist, making her appear charming and alluring. Her fair skin added to

her captivating

beauty . She wore a moon-white monk's robe, the collar embroidered with interwoven white orchids, a graceful white lotus subtly embroidered on the silver-white

bodice, cleverly concealed within. Long, flowing white gauze sleeves swayed gently, a matching moon-white belt embroidered with scattered

floral patterns, ethereal and elegant. A gentle breeze caused the gauze to dance in the wind, a jade hairpin tucked diagonally into her hair, which was simply styled into a

bun , the remaining black strands cascading down to her waist. A silver-sheathed longsword hung from her waist. Her entire being was ethereal and otherworldly,

exuding an air of otherworldly grace, as beautiful as a fairy.

The newcomer wasn't Wu Hanshuang, but in both temperament and appearance, she was no less impressive than Wu Hanshuang, bearing

a striking resemblance, almost like sisters.

The woman in white stopped before Wu Tianjiao, gazing at him intently for a moment before asking,

"Are you Wu Tianjiao?"

Her voice was clear and crisp, yet carried a chilling coldness, especially her brows which exuded an arrogance that made

her seem unapproachable, as if she held the world in contempt.

"Who is this? So arrogant!"

Wu Tianjiao was stunned, feeling extremely uncomfortable under her gaze. He had seen many arrogant

women, but never one as arrogant as this—arrogant to the core, utterly conceited, which made him very

uncomfortable .

Wu Tianjiao snorted, raising his head, and also arrogantly said, "That's right! I am Wu Tianjiao,

the Golden Knife Prince Consort of the Empire. Who are you? What are you doing here?"

"I am Wu Aoshuang, you should call me sister!"

Wu Aoshuang retorted lightly.

"What?"

Wu Tianjiao was taken aback upon hearing this, and couldn't help but scrutinize her again for a moment before realizing what she meant. He thought to himself, "So

she is Wu Aoshuang, the third young lady of the Wu family. No wonder she looks somewhat like Sister Hanshuang. Aoshuang, Aoshuang,

her name suits her perfectly , she's truly arrogant!"

"So it's Sister Aoshuang!"

Wu Tianjiao quickly put on a smile and said humbly, "I didn't know Sister Aoshuang had arrived, I was rude, please

forgive me!"

Wu Aoshuang snorted coldly and said, "I heard my eldest sister mention you, then I heard you disappeared, and only

recently did I hear you returned to the capital. Wu Tianjiao, your fame is immense now, you're a household name, even I

heard your name in Jinyang! You're even a prince consort now! I haven't even had a chance to congratulate you on your wedding yet!"

"Not at all! Not at all!"

Wu Tianjiao said with a smile, "Sister Aoshuang's arrival today is the greatest congratulations to me!"

He paused, then asked, "Sister Aoshuang, is Sister Hanshuang here too?"

"What? You really want to see your eldest sister?"

Wu Aoshuang asked.

"Yes! I really missed Sister Hanshuang!"

Wu Tianjiao replied. Before he finished speaking, a roar echoed from the courtyard.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Crimson Dragon Beast circling the

unicorn sniffing the unicorn incessantly, even sticking out its tongue to lick it. The unicorn seemed terrified,

circling and running around the yard, trying to avoid the Crimson Dragon Beast. The scene looked as if the Crimson Dragon Beast was courting the unicorn. Seeing

this , Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but laugh, saying, "So Sister Han Shuang's mount is female!

Is my Crimson Dragon Beast courting it?"

He then asked Wu Aoshuang in surprise, "Sister Han Shuang didn't come, so how did her mount arrive? Did she ride it

?"

Watching the Crimson Dragon Beast circling the unicorn in courtship, Wu Aoshuang's usually aloof face flushed slightly. She glared at

Wu Tianjiao and snorted, "This is my mount, not my eldest sister's!"

With that, she rushed over, grabbed the unicorn, and blocked the Crimson Dragon Beast, shouting, "Get out of the way! Don't

bully my Bai Shuang!"

Wu Tianjiao was taken aback by Wu Aoshuang's words. Startled, fearing the Crimson Dragon Beast might hurt Sister Aoshuang, he quickly

followed held it down, gently stroking its head twice, scolding, "You're so shameless!

Don't go begging for love just because you see a female! Did you even get the owner's permission? You're so lecherous!"

Then, he turned to Wu Aoshuang with a smile and said, "Excuse me, Sister Aoshuang, this is my mount,

the Crimson Dragon Beast! It's male, so... hehe! It doesn't have a mate yet!"

Hearing the words "Crimson Dragon Beast," Wu Aoshuang's face changed. She looked at the Crimson Dragon Beast and found that it was very different from her

unicorn

. Its legs, feet, and belly were covered with golden scales that shimmered in the sunlight. Its entire body, from head to tail, was like flames, a stark contrast to the pure white unicorn

.

"So this is the Crimson Dragon Beast!"

Wu Aoshuang said solemnly, then looked at Wu Tianjiao and said, "Congratulations on obtaining such a top-tier magical beast!"

Wu Tianjiao smiled, looked at the mount behind her, and said in surprise, "Sister Aoshuang, isn't this

Sister 's mount? Four years ago, Sister Hanshuang rode it to the capital. I've seen it before!"

"That's Baixue, not my Baishuang!"

Wu Aoshuang said coldly, "My Baishuang and my elder sister's Baixue are a pair. They are twin sisters,

born of the same mother. When we were young, my elder sister and I were learning martial arts at the Nine Heavens Palace. We found them in the back mountain. Their mother

was weak when she gave birth to them and was attacked by other magical beasts. To protect her children, she self-destructed her

demonic core, perishing together with the other magical beast."

Oh! Wu Tianjiao suddenly realized, his expression turning solemn. He glanced at the unicorn and sighed, "What a great

mother !" "Yes! My older sister and I also think it's great!"

Wu Aoshuang sighed softly, affectionately stroking "Bai Shuang's" head. Bai Shuang gently nuzzled its

master , showing great affection.

Seeing the unicorn Bai Shuang being affectionate with the aloof Wu Aoshuang, Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He thought to himself

, "If only I were a unicorn! I could be with Sister Aoshuang..." Suddenly realizing this, he

immediately spat inwardly, cursing, "Why be a beast instead of a human? What a masochist!"

Just then—a howl suddenly came from afar, accompanied by a whirlwind that swept up

fallen leaves from the bamboo forest. A huge golden figure rushed in and appeared in the courtyard, revealing itself to be a

tall, striped tiger—Wu Wudi's mount, the saber-toothed tiger.

The sudden appearance of the saber-toothed tiger startled Wu Aoshuang, causing her to take two steps back. She exclaimed in horror, "This is…" Her

mind raced, and she blurted out, "Father's mount!"

Roar—the Crimson Dragon Beast roared at the saber-toothed tiger at the opportune moment, its howl echoing.

Overwhelmed by the Crimson Dragon Beast's power, the saber-toothed tiger's momentum weakened, and it retreated a foot, momentarily hesitant to approach Wu Tianjiao and the others. Yet,

unwilling to leave, it continued to howl.

Influenced by this, the unicorn Bai Shuang also couldn't help but neigh, though its neigh sounded like a horse's.

In an instant, the courtyard was filled with the sounds of dragon roars, tiger howls, and beast neighs—the three sounds mingled together, deafeningly loud

…

The Crimson Dragon Beast, the Unicorn, and the Saber-toothed Tiger—these three high-level magical beasts, each a

mount coveted by martial artists, were now gathered together, their roars a truly spectacular sight, a

deafening chorus that caused Wu Tianjiao and Wu Aoshuang to instinctively cover their ears and retreat a considerable distance.

After a long while, the three high-level magical beasts finally ceased their roars and fell silent.

Needless to say, their cries had already alerted the entire royal palace.

Wu Tianjiao glanced at his Crimson Dragon Beast, then at the Saber-toothed Tiger, and finally at Wu Aoshuang's Unicorn. A thought struck

him: "Both the Unicorn and the Saber-toothed Tiger are level eight magical beasts, while my Crimson Dragon Beast

is the offspring of a Crimson Dragon and a Unicorn. Clearly, it's of a higher level than both. It can breathe fire, unlike the Saber-toothed Tiger.

Perhaps this is why Wu Wudi, despite having the Saber-toothed Tiger, is still greedy and wants the Crimson Dragon Beast, desiring a

dual-beast mount. Hmm! If I put the Saber-toothed Tiger into the Nine Dragon Jade Bracelet's space,

what will happen to Wu Wudi without it?"

He didn't know why such a thought had suddenly popped into his head. However, this idea was realistic. He had the

Nine Jade Bracelet; its space could hold not just one Saber-toothed Tiger, but a hundred or even a thousand.

Imagine secretly storing the Saber-toothed Tiger in the Nine Dragon Jade Bracelet's space—

what would happen to ? Would he frantically search the world for it?

Thinking of this, Wu Tianjiao's heart skipped a beat. A hint of greed crept into his eyes as he stared at the saber-toothed tiger

, pondering how to secretly store it in the Nine Dragons Jade Bracelet's space. Of course, he had

also considered taking Wu Aoshuang's mount, Bai Shuang, along, but Wu Aoshuang was, after all, his half-sister

. They had only just met, and there was no deep-seated hatred between them; stealing her mount

was pointless. But Wu Wudi was different. Wu Tianjiao harbored a deep resentment towards Wu Wudi, hating his

favoritism towards Wu Tianhu and his disrespectful behavior in stealing his fiancée. Although he eventually learned that she wasn't his

fiancée, it had at least made him a laughingstock, unable to hold his head high in public. Moreover, Wu Tianhu, along with

the First Prince and Prince Fu, had murdered his maid, Xiang'er. A father's failure to raise his son is a father's fault; like father, like son. Wu

Wudi should also pay the price for his actions. They stole his saber-toothed tiger as

compensation .

The beast's roar from Chonghua Palace attracted a crowd. Several graceful figures appeared in the bamboo forest. They

were the Wu sisters: Wu Hongshuang, Wu Yunshuang, and Jinshuang, along with a stunningly

beautiful young woman whom Wu Tianjiao didn't recognize.

This stunning young woman, wow! She was dressed extravagantly, with a captivating and alluring air. She wore a light orange-red long gauze

dress , over which was a rose-red brocade jacket with rabbit fur trim. An orange-red sash was tied around her waist,

with a piece of fine white jade inlaid in the center. On the left side of the sash, a high-quality glass and jade pendant hung from

her waist.

Her long, brocade-like hair was styled into a crescent moon shape with a red jade and coral hairpin, and a row of

hanging glass curtains adorned her hair, making her even more charming and beautiful. Her alluring face was painted with light plum blossom makeup, and her eyes were captivating and

mesmerizing.

The four women arrived together at the bamboo grove near Chonghua Palace, unafraid of the magical beasts within. However,

upon seeing Wu Aoshuang, their expressions changed. Wu Hongshuang exclaimed, "Third Sister!"

and quickly approached, saying, "Why are you here?"

Humph! Wu Aoshuang snorted coldly, glancing at Wu Hongshuang with a dismissive look.

"Can't I come?" she

said expressionlessly. Wu Hongshuang paused, then giggled. "Of course you

can come back, Third Sister. But when did you arrive? Yushuang and I didn't even know. Third Sister, when did you arrive

? Are you here for Tianjiao's wedding?"

"Just arrived!"

Wu Aoshuang replied casually, glancing at Wu Tianjiao. "I suppose so! I stayed in Jinyang for a

while and heard that our Wu family had produced a young hero, so I came to the capital to see

him. I just happened to arrive in time for our Wu family's young hero's wedding!"

Hearing the conversation between Wu Hongshuang and Wu Aoshuang, Wu Tianjiao looked at the alluring young woman and suddenly understood. This

alluring young woman was none other than Wu Yushuang, the fifth young lady of the Wu family.

Wu Tianjiao had heard of her fifth sister, Wu Yushuang. She had married two years earlier than Wu Hongshuang, to

Yue Zhongguang, the prefect of Beihai County. She was said to have a happy and fulfilling married life. This time, she had traveled a great distance to return to

her parents' home. Upon their first meeting, Wu Tianjiao was surprised by her stunning beauty. Wu Hongshuang was certainly alluring, but

compared to , she seemed considerably less so.

Wu Tianjiao was sizing up Wu Yushuang, and Wu Yushuang was also sizing up Wu Tianjiao.

She had long yearned to meet her half-brother. She had heard of him on her way to the capital, and now,

seeing his striking features, handsome appearance, and elegant demeanor, she couldn't help but be captivated.

"Oh! This must be our little third brother! So handsome and charming, a real gem!"

Wu Yushuang giggled, swaying her slender waist as she approached Wu Tianjiao, circling him and

looking him up and down with a seductive gaze that seemed to want to devour him whole.

Under Wu Yushuang's gaze, Wu Tianjiao felt a chill run down his spine. He had cultivated the Heavenly Cauldron Divine Skill and learned

the art of observing women; he could tell what kind of woman she was at a glance. This Wu Yushuang was clearly of

the same ilk as Wu Hongshuang—a woman with a deeply seductive nature and a voracious appetite.

"Little brother Wu Tianjiao greets Sister Yushuang!"

Wu Tianjiao composed himself, not daring to be negligent, and quickly bowed to Wu Yushuang.

"Good brother, no need for formalities!"

Wu Yushuang smiled charmingly, paused, then took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Wu Tianjiao, saying, "Since it's our

first meeting, I shouldn't have brought a gift. Consider this bracelet my wedding present to you, little brother! I hope

you won't find it offensive!"

"No, no, no…!"

Wu Tianjiao quickly refused, "How could I accept a gift from you, sister? No need! No need!"

"Yes, yes!"

Wu Yushuang said seriously, "Today is your wedding day. As your sister, how can I not

give my little brother a gift when I'm visiting my parents' home? You must accept it; refusing it would be disrespecting me!"

Hearing this, what could Wu Tianjiao say? He could only reach out and take the bracelet from Wu Yushuang, smiling wryly,

"Then thank you, sister!"

"Isn't this my good little brother!"

Wu Yushuang didn't place the jade bracelet in Wu Tianjiao's hand. Instead, she grasped Wu Tianjiao's right hand with her slender, fair hand,

exclaiming in surprise, "Oh! Little brother! How come your hands are so white? So white! Even whiter than mine!"

She rubbed them for a while, giggling, "So smooth!"

Seeing this, Wu Hongshuang wasn't particularly bothered; she was already used to Wu Tianjiao being groped by women.

However, Wu Aoshuang, Wu Yunshuang, and Wu Jinshuang stared wide-eyed, especially Wu Aoshuang, who frowned deeply, clearly displeased.

They knew there was a difference between men and women, and that physical contact was unacceptable. Even though they were siblings, in this setting, under the watchful eyes of everyone,

to touch and flirt with each other was extremely disrespectful.

Wu Tianjiao was taken aback by Wu Yushuang's audacity and lack of restraint. He was about to withdraw his hand when Wu

Yushuang lifted the sleeve of his right hand, laughing, "Sister will put it on you!"

Wu Tianjiao was startled and quickly withdrew his hand, laughing, "I don't wear bracelets!"

He wore a nine-dragon jade bracelet on his right hand and didn't want to attract attention.

"General Su is here!"

Wu Hongshuang suddenly exclaimed, gazing at the tree-lined path ahead. Following his gaze,

a group of people were approaching Chonghua Palace.

Leading them was a middle-aged man, burly and imposing, wearing a dark black brocade robe with a sword

at his waist , his face beaming with joy. Beside him was the guard captain, Wang Heng, the two

chatting and laughing as they walked. Behind him were four soldiers carrying two large boxes.

Wu Tianjiao was slightly surprised and asked Wu Hongshuang, "Who is General Su?"

"General Su is one of my elder brother's men, Su Xiong above and Xiong below,"

Wu Jinshuang interjected. "Didn't you see the two big boxes behind him? He was sent by my elder brother to deliver your

wedding gifts!"

"Elder brother!"

Wu Tianjiao's heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to ask, Wang Heng and Su Xiong had already entered.

Wang Heng quickly stepped forward, bowed to Wu Tianjiao, and pointed to Su Xiong, saying, "Third Young Master, this is

General . He was sent by the Eldest Young Master to deliver your wedding gifts!"

"Your subordinate Su Xiong greets the Third Young Master!"

Su Xiong stepped forward and bowed to Wu Tianjiao.

"General Su, no need for such formalities!"

Wu Tianjiao hurriedly said, glancing around, "Everyone... please come inside and take a seat!"

As he spoke, he felt a wave of embarrassment. So many sisters and guests had come, yet he

didn't . This was quite incongruous with his current status.

The group entered Chonghua Hall and took their seats according to their status as hosts and guests. Su Xiong, however, did not sit down. He said to Wu Tianjiao, "Third Young Master,

although the Eldest Young Master is far away in Jinyang, he misses you dearly. Hearing of your wedding, he specially sent

his subordinates to deliver congratulatory gifts!"

With that, he waved his hand, signaling four soldiers to carry two large chests into the hall and place them down.

"My elder brother sent me gifts?"

Wu Tianjiao was quite bewildered. He felt a little guilty towards this elder brother he had never met.

Although he had been forced to have relations with Xiao Yunhua on the pleasure boat on the Meishui River, and later became

a disciple of Chu Yulou, cultivating the Heavenly Cauldron Divine Art and transforming the Xiao sisters into his Yin Cauldrons, and now he was marrying them,

Xiao Yunhua was, after all, a woman Wu Tianlong had once loved. On their wedding day, Wu Tianlong not only did not hold a grudge

but also sent someone to deliver gifts, which surprised Wu Tianjiao and left him at a loss.

"Third Young Master, after hearing about your situation, the Eldest Young Master is very proud to have a younger brother like you!"

Su Xiong said with a smile, pointing to two large boxes, "The contents of these two boxes are the congratulatory gifts from the Eldest

Young you and Miss Xiao. Please accept them!"

"Brother, you truly make me feel ashamed!"

Wu Tianjiao frowned and said, "I wonder when I will be able to meet my brother? I have never met my brother before

, and I don't even know what he looks like?"

"The Eldest Young Master also longs to meet the Third Young Master!"

Su Xiong sighed and frowned, "However, the Eldest Young Master is very busy with official duties, and the situation in Jinyang has been quite

turbulent . He simply cannot find the time!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Tianjiao's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Wu Aoshuang, but the latter remained seated with

a cold . Wu Yushuang interjected, "Third Brother! You didn't know? The north

has been quite unsettled these past few years. Not only Jinyang, but even the Beihai area is in turmoil. Bandits are rampant, and thieves are running rampant . It's

very chaotic!"

"Is it really that chaotic?"

Wu Tianjiao asked in surprise, "Why haven't I heard anyone mention it in the capital?"

"Why haven't you?"

Wu Hongshuang frowned, "The empire is far from peaceful right now. I heard from my dead husband that Lingnan and Nanhe

are also in turmoil. Unruly people are causing trouble, robbing government offices, it's practically a rebellion."

Alas! General Su Xiong sighed deeply and said solemnly, "The world is in chaos, and the situation is unstable!"

"Yes! The world is in chaos, how laughable that we are still indulging in comfort in the capital!"

Wang Heng said with a bitter smile.

After chatting for a while, Su Xiong didn't linger and got up to take his leave of Wu Tianjiao. Wu Tianjiao didn't want

him to stay any longer, as there wasn't even a maid in the hall, which was a real disrespect.

After seeing off Su Xiong and Wang Heng, only Wu Tianjiao and the Wu sisters remained in Chonghua Hall. Looking at

the two large boxes General Su Xiong had brought, everyone was quite curious, wondering

what wedding gifts Wu Tianlong had given Wu Tianjiao and Xiao Yunhua.

"The gift from our eldest brother must be extremely valuable!"

Wu Jinshuang said. "Let's see what our eldest brother has brought for our third brother!"

"Yes! Tianjiao, hurry up and open it!"

Wu Hongshuang said.

Wu Tianjiao didn't hesitate and immediately opened one of the boxes. As soon as the box was opened and the red cloth inside was removed,

a faint light shone from it, making everyone's eyes light up. Inside the box were two

statues . One of the statues was made of pure gold, shining brightly. The statue depicted a handsome

young man whose appearance was very similar to Wu Tianjiao's. The other statue was a pure jade statue, green and

crystal clear. The jade statue depicted a woman whose appearance was very similar to Xiao Yunhua.

"A perfect couple!"

Wu Yushuang couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing them, looking at Wu Tianjiao with a smile, "Big brother is so thoughtful, specially

gifting you a pair of golden jade statues, comparing you and Xiao Yunhua to a perfect couple, a match made in heaven!"

"Hmph! Brother Jiao is a perfect couple, but Xiao Yunhua is not necessarily a perfect woman!"

Wu Hongshuang snorted, her tone a little sour, quite jealous, saying, "She's over thirty,

what kind of perfect woman is she? If you ask me, her younger sister is the perfect woman!"

Wu Yunshuang disagreed, saying, "Sixth sister, you're wrong. Miss Xiao is the most beautiful woman in the world,

everyone knows . For us martial artists, age is not a problem. As long as one cultivates to a high level and has profound skills, even at a hundred years old,

one's appearance is like that of a young girl. Although Miss Xiao is much older than Third Brother, she doesn't look old at all. She

is a perfect woman, without a doubt."

"You brat! What did she give you that you're speaking well of her!"

Wu Hongshuang shouted angrily, glaring at Wu Yunshuang.

Startled by this sudden outburst, Wu Yunshuang was stunned, completely bewildered. Why was Wu Hongshuang suddenly so

angry? Even Wu Yushuang and Wu Aoshuang were taken aback.

Wu Tianjiao, however, knew perfectly well that today was his wedding day, where he would marry five brides at the same time.

Wu Hongshuang, with whom he had an illicit affair, was naturally heartbroken. If she could, she too would want to wear a wedding dress and marry Wu Tianjiao,

to be with him openly and legitimately, instead of secretly and clandestinely.

"Sister Hongshuang, don't be angry, calm down!"

Wu Tianjiao chuckled, trying to comfort her. "Today is my brother's big day, let's all keep the peace

and not argue! Everyone, come and see what's in this box my brother gave me!"

His words cleverly diverted everyone's attention to another unopened box,

defusing Wu Hongshuang's outburst and preventing her from speaking recklessly out of jealousy.

Wu Tianjiao opened the box. Like the previous box, it was covered with a

thick red cloth. Lifting the cloth revealed a dazzling array of

valuables : pearls, necklaces, jade bracelets, and other jewels. Good heavens, this box alone was worth at least

several million gold coins! Add to that the golden statues of the boy and girl, and it was priceless. Wu Tianlong is

incredibly generous! Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but exclaim. The sisters, including Wu Hongshuang,

were attracted by the jewels and precious stones inside the box. They were all noble ladies, and usually had no shortage of jewelry, but

even they were captivated by the numerous exquisite pieces. Wu Yushuang picked up a pearl necklace and exclaimed, "So beautiful!"

Wu Tianjiao, on the other hand, was very generous, smiling and saying, "This is a gift from my elder brother. If you ladies like it, you can each

choose one or two pieces!"

"How can we?"

Wu Yunshuang frowned and said, "This is a congratulatory gift from my elder brother to you and Sister Yunhua. How can we take it?"

"Why not?"

Wu Tianjiao chuckled, "There's a whole box of this! Sister Yunhua and the others can't possibly use all of this jewelry

. Besides, I'm the Golden Knife Prince Consort, and Princess Tanxue and Princess Tanxiang's dowries are already quite substantial.

What's wrong with each of you taking a few pieces? Consider it my way of showing my respect to you ladies!"

"Then I won't be polite!"

Wu Yushuang said with a charming smile, taking the pearl necklace and putting it around her neck. Wu Hongshuang didn't stand on ceremony and picked out a pair

of gold earrings. Wu Jinshuang and Wu Yunshuang each chose a pair of bracelets, while Wu Aoshuang remained unmoved,

not even glancing at the ornaments in the box. As a nun, she cultivated her mind and spirit, and was free from worldly desires; apart from a jade

hairpin , she didn't need to wear any other ornaments.

"Sister Aoshuang, why don't you choose one too!"

Wu Tianjiao tried to curry favor with Wu Aoshuang, but was met with a cold shoulder. Wu Aoshuang snorted and said,

"I don't need these. Leave them for your five wives!"

Wu Tianjiao, disappointed, could only smile awkwardly. After a moment's thought, he considered putting them into his ethereal ring, but

with so many people present, he immediately closed the box and moved it to a room to the side of the hall for storage.

Time slipped away unnoticed, and the day quickly passed. As dusk fell,

the Jinyang Prince's Mansion became increasingly lively.

Wu Tianjiao married two royal princesses and three young ladies from the Cao and Xiao aristocratic families. This grand event

was more than ten times larger than the wedding of the thirteenth young lady of the Wu family. From royalty and

nobility to officials from the court and the capital, and even officials from distant regions and foreign envoys,

everyone gathered at the Jin Yang Prince's Mansion to offer their congratulations.

Because Wu Tianjiao's reputation had recently soared, and he was considered a young hero of the empire, and having married

two royal princesses and daughters of two prominent families, the outside world generally viewed his future as bright. Rumors even

began to circulate that Wu Tianjiao would be established as the heir of the Wu family, succeeding Wu Wudi as the next head of the family.

But rumors are just rumors. Experienced people don't take them seriously. Wu Wudi is in his prime,

possesses profound skill, and has a very long lifespan. If nothing unexpected happens, living for several hundred years is no problem. Even if Wu Tianjiao is made the heir of the Wu

family and wants to succeed as the family head, who knows when that will take? Perhaps his life won't even be

as long as Wu Wudi's?

But no matter which family or clan, no matter how long the patriarch lives, a successor must be designated.

Otherwise, if the patriarch dies unexpectedly, the family will be leaderless and plunged into internal strife. Therefore, everyone wonders,

after Wu Tianjiao's marriage, should Wu Wudi designate him as the heir?

Crackling sounds... Night falls. At the Jin Yang Prince's Mansion, outside the mansion, carriages and horses are bustling, shoulder to shoulder...

Following closely behind, the mansion was also packed with people. Deafening firecrackers exploded in the front courtyard, accompanied by 　　drums and music, and

fireworks bursting in the air . "The bride and groom are bowing to heaven and earth..." the master of ceremonies, standing at the entrance to the hall, shouted at the top of his lungs. Immediately, the sound of string and wind instruments filled the air. On the west corridor, Wu Tianjiao, dressed in a bright red groom's robe and wearing a golden crown, held a red silk ribbon in his hand. One end of the ribbon was green, and the other was bright red, divided into five ends, each held by one of the five brides. 　　According to imperial custom, when a couple gets married, the ribbon is held in pairs, one end green and one end red, a custom known as " a single thread connecting the two." However, in this wedding, there was one groom and five brides, so the red ribbon was divided into five ends, becoming "five threads connecting the two," completely distorting the meaning of "a single thread connecting them." But this was a necessary evil ; even if someone noticed this detail, they wouldn't say anything. 　　Five brides, their heads veiled, slowly made their way to the main hall, led by Wu Tianjiao and supported by their maids . 　　After a day of waiting, the wedding ceremony finally took place. Elders from the four great families of the capital and members of the royal family gathered in the front hall. Today, the wedding was officiated not by Wu Wudi, but by Lady Xuanhua. Six people sat in the main hall to receive the bride and groom's obeisance , the Empress Dowager, and Emperor Xuanhe, representing the imperial family; the Xiao family was represented by Prime Minister Xiao and his wife; and the Cao family by Grand Tutor Cao. 　　The main hall of the Jinyang Prince's Mansion was incredibly large, capable of holding over a thousand people. Distinguished guests had all gathered to witness the ceremony . A long red carpet stretched from the entrance to the wedding hall. Inside, the hall was brightly lit, with red candles burning high. 　　Seated in order in the wedding hall were Prime Minister Xiao, Lady Xiao, Emperor Xuanhe, the Empress Dowager, Lady Xuanhua, and Grand Tutor Cao, who would receive the bride and groom's obeisance. The seats on both sides were also filled with people, including Consort Cao, Consort Lu, and numerous civil and military officials. Notably, Princess Jingguo and Lady Fan were also present. 　　The groom, Wu Tianjiao, led his five brides, walking slowly . 　　Upon reaching the hall, the bride and groom stood on the left and right, respectively. As the music began, the master of ceremonies shouted, "First bow to Heaven and Earth " The bride and groom knelt before the hall entrance, bowing once, twice, and three times. 　　"Second bow to the Emperor and Empress Dowager!" the master of ceremonies shouted again. 　　The bride and groom turned around and knelt before the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe, who were seated in grand chairs. After the third bow, the master of ceremonies shouted, "Husband and wife bow to each other!" After 　　a pause, he shouted again, "Two purple clouds come from the east, three purple clouds come from the west, five purple clouds, dragon and phoenix paired!" 　　This was the final bow of the wedding ceremony; after this three-bow ceremony, the wedding ceremony was considered complete. However, to everyone's surprise, just as Wu Tianjiao and the five brides were exchanging vows, an exceptionally clear voice rang out from outside the hall: "Wait!" 　　The voice wasn't loud, but it resonated throughout the entire hall, heard clearly by everyone, as if it were still ringing in their ears. Everyone was startled and looked towards the hall entrance. 　　Outside the hall, a stunningly beautiful woman in white stood, quietly observing. Her white robes fluttered in the wind, as if she were about to ride the wind away. She exuded a faint, elusive aura, both clear and indistinct, like a fairy from the heavens, possessing unparalleled grace. Her aloof and proud demeanor made everyone feel inferior! 　　She stood outside the hall, yet it seemed as if she were inside, a gentle smile on her face, quietly watching Wu Tianjiao in the hall. 　　"Cousin!" 　　Wu Tianjiao was both surprised and delighted, rushing towards the woman in white without hesitation. At the same time, the Wu sisters cried out joyfully and rushed towards the woman in white. 　　This woman in white was none other than Ling Xiaofeng, known as the "Number One Young Female Martial Arts Master of the Capital," nicknamed "Divine Sword Meteor." After four years away from the capital, she had finally returned. 　　"Cousin! You've finally come out to see me! I've missed you so much!" 　　Wu Tianjiao rushed forward and, without a word, grabbed Ling Xiaofeng's slender hand, his voice trembling slightly, unable to contain his joy. 　　In front of everyone, with Wu Tianjiao holding her right hand, Ling Xiaofeng frowned slightly and tried to pull away, but Wu Tianjiao held on tightly and wouldn't let go. She quickly snapped, "Let go!" 　　Her voice was cold and commanding. Wu Tianjiao was stunned for a moment before realizing his rudeness. He loosened his grip and released her hand. 　　At this moment, many of the Wu sisters rushed over and surrounded Ling Xiaofeng. Wu Xuanshuang said, "Cousin, you're finally back! Everyone missed you so much!" 　　"I missed you all too!" 　　Ling Xiaofeng said calmly. She walked into the hall, and Wu Tianjiao and the others had no choice but to follow. 　　Upon arriving at the wedding hall, Ling Xiaofeng bowed slightly to Madam Xuanhua, who was present, and said, "Xiaofeng greets Aunt!" 　　Seeing Ling Xiaofeng, Madam Xuanhua's expression changed immediately. She stood up, frowning, and said, "No need for formalities! Where is your mother? Hasn't she returned?" 　　"My mother is still in Qiankun Palace. I returned alone, and my mother asked me to greet Aunt!" 　　Ling Xiaofeng said with a smile. She then greeted the Empress Dowager, Emperor Xuanhe, and others present. 　　Most of the guests present recognized Ling Xiaofeng, including the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe, but they were somewhat displeased by her sudden appearance and disruption of the wedding. They couldn't say anything, but Consort Cao, who was sitting nearby watching the ceremony , couldn't stand it any longer. She stood up and said, "Miss Ling, please don't interrupt the wedding ceremony. Please sit here and watch!" 　　Ling Xiaofeng glanced at Consort Cao casually, then her gaze swept over the faces of the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe, finally settling on Wu Tianjiao. She said sternly, "He can have a wedding ceremony with Xiao Yunhua and Xiao Qionghua, and he can also have a wedding ceremony with Cao Jianqin, but he cannot have a wedding ceremony with the two princesses!" 　　As soon as she said this, the people in the hall stirred. The five brides, disregarding the taboo, pulled off their veils, revealing their phoenix coronet and jade faces, and all looked at Ling Xiaofeng in surprise. 　　Consort Cao was taken aback by Ling Xiaofeng's words, but instead of being angry, she laughed lightly and said, "What a joke! Wu Tianjiao is His Majesty's appointed Golden Knife Consort, yet he cannot marry the princess. It's an absolute joke! Ling Xiaofeng, do you think you're here to cause trouble?" 　　Ling Xiaofeng smiled slightly and said, "I have a few words to say to Cousin Tianjiao. I'll leave after I've said them, and we can meet again another day."

"I apologize for disturbing you."

At this moment, Cao Wenrong stepped out from behind Consort Cao and said, "Miss Ling, if you have anything to say, it's

not too late to speak after the formalities."

"After the formalities, it will be a fait accompli, and then it will be too late,"

Ling Xiaofeng said sternly.

Cao Wenrong and Consort Cao exchanged a glance. Although they didn't know Ling Xiaofeng's purpose, she was determined to

disrupt the event today. They had to stop her immediately to avoid turning this joyous occasion into an embarrassing and unpleasant affair.

This concerned the reputation of the three great families and the imperial family.

Cao Wenrong took two steps forward and said grimly, "Today, we are both guests and hosts, so Miss Ling, please be mindful of your conduct."

He had made up his mind that if Ling Xiaofeng wanted to cause trouble, he had to act quickly and subdue her first.

Sensing the heavy pressure emanating from Cao Wenrong, Wu Tianjiao's heart skipped a beat. Realizing that a single word could

lead to him attacking his cousin Ling Xiaofeng, he quickly said, "Wait!"

He then turned to Ling Xiaofeng and said, "Cousin, I'm deeply pleased that you're here today, but… could you please

explain yourself clearly? Why can I marry Sister Yunhua and the others, but not the princess and the others?"

Indeed, this was also what everyone was wondering about. Everyone stared intently at Ling Xiaofeng, awaiting her

answer. For a moment, the hall fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Ling Xiaofeng's cherry lips parted, about to speak. Lady Xuanhua couldn't hold back any longer. She took two steps forward, staring intently at

Ling Xiaofeng with an unusually sharp gaze. She said in a deep voice, "Xiaofeng, you should think carefully before you speak. Don't spout

nonsense here and disrupt the wedding!"

Meeting Lady Xuanhua's sharp gaze, Ling Xiaofeng's heart trembled. The words he wanted to say suddenly caught in

his throat. He paused for a moment, then said, "Anyway, they can't get married. If they do, it will be a tragedy!"

This drew a cold laugh from Consort Cao. She said, "What tragedy? You have to give a reason. If you

can't give a reason..." Then she turned to Emperor Xuanhe and the Empress Dowager, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty,

I think Ling Xiaofeng is here to disrupt the wedding. He doesn't respect our royal family. This is a crime of deceiving the emperor and committing treason, which

cannot be forgiven."

"This..." Emperor Xuanhe hesitated, looking very troubled. Ling Xiaofeng was Wu Saiying's daughter, and

thus a member of the Wu family. Although he was somewhat displeased with Ling Xiaofeng's disruptive behavior, he dared not blame her. He immediately

looked at the Empress Dowager beside him and said, "Mother, what do you think... should we do about this?"

The Empress Dowager smiled slightly and said, "Let's hear what she has to say. Ling Xiaofeng, I'm very curious. Wu

Tianjiao is your cousin. Why can he marry Xiao Yunhua and the others, but not the princess? You have

to give me a reason, otherwise... Hmph! Even if you are a disciple of Qiankun Palace, I will still punish you!"

She spoke lightly, but her tone revealed a sternness, and her brows exuded an imposing aura. At this moment,

the Empress Dowager's majesty was fully displayed.

Ling Xiaofeng, however, remained fearless. Since she dared to disrupt the wedding, she must have something to rely on. With a calm smile, she said,

"I'm afraid you won't believe me even if I told you. Since you want me to say it, I will. Because Wu Tianjiao is

…" "Because he is your lover!"

Before Ling Xiaofeng could finish, Madam Xuanhua suddenly interrupted, "Xiaofeng, your aunt knows you love your cousin,

and that you are mutually in love. But you returned far too late. Even if you have some dissatisfaction with your cousin, you shouldn't have ruined

his wedding. Whatever it is, let's wait until your cousin has finished his ceremony!"

No one expected Madam Xuanhua to say such a thing. Hearing this, most people suddenly understood.

So Ling Xiaofeng loved Wu Tianjiao, and out of love turned to hate, she came to disrupt his wedding. No wonder. However,

many people were puzzled. If Ling Xiaofeng was here to cause trouble, why did she only prevent Wu Tianjiao from

marrying the two princesses, yet allow him to marry the Xiao sisters and Cao Jianqin? Why was that?

Ling Xiaofeng blushed with anger at Madam Xuanhua's words. She said that Madam Xuanhua liked Wu Tianjiao. What nonsense was that? It

was utterly baseless and utterly absurd.

Ling Xiaofeng trembled with anger and couldn't help but point at Madam Xuanhua, shouting, "Nothing of the sort, Aunt,

don't talk nonsense..." "I'm not talking nonsense, I saw it with my own eyes!"

Madam Xuanhua didn't care anymore and went all out, coldly saying, "Xiaofeng, your aunt knows you like your

cousin and want to marry him. Your cousin is young and handsome, and his martial arts are excellent. Which girl in the capital wouldn't want to marry

him? Now that things have come to this, you shouldn't deny it! When I was teaching your cousin, I often visited Chonghua

Palace. At that time, I saw you and your cousin whispering sweet nothings and flirting. But now times

have changed , and things are different. Your cousin's marriage to the princess is a done deal. Just let it go and stop meddling!"

She spoke more and more outrageously and vividly, as if it were the truth. The people in the hall

were stunned, almost all casting envious, jealous, and even

hateful .

Many guests had come today; almost all the noble sons of the capital were present, and most of them

harbored feelings of love for Ling Xiaofeng, who was their dream girl. This was especially

true , who was madly in love with Ling Xiaofeng.

Four years ago, when Xiao Guodong heard that Ling Xiaofeng had gone to the Qiankun Palace on Jiuning Mountain, he also went to Jiuning Mountain. Unfortunately,

the Qiankun Palace refused to see outsiders, and Xiao Guodong stayed on Jiuning Mountain for three years without ever reaching Lingyun Peak, finally having to

return to the capital in disgrace.

The sudden appearance of Ling Xiaofeng had initially excited Xiao Guodong, who almost rushed to

her side. However, hearing Madam Xuanhua's words felt like a bucket of

cold water , extinguishing his initial enthusiasm. His heart turned icy cold, filled with hatred and rage.

He glared at Wu Tianjiao with venomous hatred, his chest heaving, his breath coming in short gasps, his teeth clenched, wishing he could

devour Wu Tianjiao whole.

Standing beside Xiao Guodong were his younger brother Xiao Guoliang, the third young master of the Cao family Cao Wenfu, and Wu Tianhu. They

knew their eldest son's thoughts best, and seeing Xiao Guodong's reaction, they too

cast envious and hateful glances at Wu Tianjiao. They couldn't understand how Wu Tianjiao, a mere illegitimate son of the Wu family, could

be so lucky with women. Even Ling Xiaofeng was having an affair with him! Good heavens, was there any justice in this world? All the beauties were being wasted!

The groom, Wu Tianjiao, was stunned and speechless by Madam Xuanhua's words.

This is complete fabrication, utter nonsense, but coming from Lady Xuanhua's mouth, it seems almost believable. Given

Lady Xuanhua's status, would the vast majority of people present believe her words?

"Oh! So that's what happened. No wonder you came to ruin the wedding!"

Consort Cao giggled. "I thought 'Divine Sword Meteor' Ling Xiaofeng was aloof and arrogant,

looking down on men, but it turns out she's actually quite... Princess! But the wedding has already taken place, so there's no

way . How about this: after they're married, I'll have the Golden Knife Prince Consort take you as a concubine. Ling Xiaofeng,

what do you think?"

Ling Xiaofeng was initially angry, but quickly calmed down. There was no point in arguing with Lady Xuanhua. She could say whatever she wanted

. Turning to Wu Tianjiao, she said sternly, "Cousin, listen to my advice, you cannot marry the princess!"

Wu Tianjiao's heart had been pounding since Ling Xiaofeng arrived. Hearing her suddenly ask him, he frowned slightly

. The wedding ceremony had already taken place; wasn't it a bit too late to say he couldn't marry the princess now?

If Ling Xiaofeng had arrived earlier, or even a day earlier, Wu Tianjiao might have actually listened to her.

He might have accepted not marrying the princess, or even not marrying the Xiao sisters. But now, asking him not to marry the princess was not what Wu

Tianjiao wanted. If he listened to Ling Xiaofeng, what would become of Princess Tanxue and the royal family's reputation?

Besides, Princess Tanxue was already his virgin, and they had been intimate. How could Wu Tianjiao abandon her after starting something?

That would not be the behavior of a true man.

After a moment's hesitation, Wu Tianjiao frowned and said, "Cousin, can you tell me the reason? I... I can't let

them ?"

"Don't ask anymore. In short, you can't marry them!"

Ling Xiaofeng's face hardened, and she said with annoyance, "Have you forgotten how you came to the Jinyang Prince's Mansion back then? You were

poisoned and on the verge of death. It was my mother who saved you. Otherwise, how could you be standing here today, marrying

another woman!"

Hearing Ling Xiaofeng mention her mother, Wu Saiying, and bring up the events of that year, the elegant and noble Madam Xuanhua couldn't help but

tremble slightly. The incident in the secret room of Qifeng Tower that year still cast a shadow over Madam Xuanhua's heart. She was

filled with fear and anxiety, worried that the truth would come out, and she would be disgraced. Her status and position in the Wu family would be lost, and

everything would be reduced to nothing.

Worried that Ling Xiaofeng might bring up her past scandal with Wu Tianjiao, Madam Xuanhua quickly

gave a wink. Wu Xuanshuang and Wu Qingshuang immediately understood and grabbed Ling Xiaofeng's arms, one on each side. Wu Qingshuang

said with a smile, "Cousin, let's talk about it after the wedding. Let's go talk over there!"

Without further ado, the two sisters forcibly pulled Ling Xiaofeng aside. Both Wu Xuanshuang and Wu Qingshuang possessed considerable

martial arts skills, especially after being baptized by Wu Tianjiao's Heavenly Cauldron Divine Skill and cultivating both Yin and Yang, their skills had advanced by leaps and

bounds. However, Ling Xiaofeng was no slouch either. Her four years of diligent training in the Qiankun Palace,

under the guidance of the Qiankun Holy Mother, had resulted in a qualitative leap in her martial arts, reaching the Emperor Martial Realm. How could the Wu Xuanshuang sisters be a match for her?

Ling Xiaofeng remained unmoved, letting the Wu Xuanshuang sisters pull her along. Even with all their might

, the Wu Xuanshuang sisters couldn't budge Ling Xiaofeng an inch. This scene, witnessed by onlookers, sent chills down their spines.

"My two cousins, don't pull me back. If Wu Tianjiao dares to disobey me today, I will not forgive him!"

Ling Xiaofeng said coldly, her arms trembling, instantly forcing Wu Xuanshuang and the others back two steps. In an instant,

Ling Xiaofeng rushed to Wu Tianjiao, shouting, "Wu Tianjiao, don't you dare forget your kindness!"

Ingratitude! Upon hearing these four words, Wu Tianjiao's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Ling Xiaofeng's stunningly beautiful face, his emotions

surged , and he blurted out, "Where is my aunt?"

Ling Xiaofeng coldly sneered, "If I don't mention my mother, will you never remember her? Wu Tianjiao,

if you have any conscience, come with me now!"

"Go with you!"

Wu Tianjiao was startled, then exclaimed joyfully, "Could it be that my aunt has come too? Where is she now?"

Ling Xiaofeng snorted, about to answer, when suddenly, a clear, cold voice rang out in the hall: "Ling Xiaofeng,

you've finally appeared! I've been looking for you!"

Before the words were finished, a graceful figure appeared in the wedding hall—it was none other than

Sima Ying, the "Number One Female Constable of the Capital," dressed in green.

Seeing Sima Ying, Wu Tianjiao immediately recalled the massacre at Xuyun Temple and Sima Ying's

arrival , and his heart trembled.

Ling Xiaofeng and Sima Ying were not strangers; they had known each other since their youth. Upon meeting again, they both carefully

sized each other up. Ling Xiaofeng said calmly, "Miss Sima, I know you've been looking for me, but I can

tell you definitively that the case at Xuyun Temple has nothing to do with me!"

"Whether it's related or not, we'll talk about that when you're at the Military Police Station!"

Sima Ying said sternly. "Right now, you've disrupted the wedding ceremony and caused trouble here. I'm arresting you. Please come with me to

the Military Police Station!"

Hearing this, a stir broke out in the hall. The news of the murder of all the cultivators at Xuyun Temple had already spread

throughout the capital; everyone knew. Judging from the conversation between Sima Ying and Ling Xiaofeng, this case seemed to be related to Ling Xiaofeng? Looking at

Ling Xiaofeng's elegant and refined appearance, how could she possibly be the perpetrator of such a serious crime?

"Good! So Ling Xiaofeng is the murderer!"

Consort Cao seized her opportunity, winking at Cao Wenrong and shouting, "Take her down!"

Cao Wenrong understood immediately, stepping forward and grabbing at Ling Xiaofeng's left shoulder with his right hand. His fingers

were like hooks, his claws carrying a powerful force, employing the ultimate grappling technique: the Mighty Eagle Claw.

"Wait!"

Wu Tianjiao couldn't allow Cao Wenrong to harm his cousin. He extended his arm, his left hand instantly blocking Cao Wenrong

's grab at Ling Xiaofeng, shouting, "No one is allowed to lay a hand on my cousin!"

With that, he flicked his sleeve, striking Cao Wenrong's arm. A force struck, and Cao Wenrong felt

his arm go numb and weak. Startled, he quickly took two steps back, shouting, "You dare to lay a hand on me?"

In name, Cao Wenrong was Wu Tianjiao's father-in-law, and Wu Tianjiao's actions were undoubtedly an act of insubordination and disrespect to

an elder. However, let alone Cao Wenrong being Wu Tianjiao's father-in-law,

Wu Tianjiao would not allow anyone in the hall to attack Ling Xiaofeng right now .

"She's my cousin. None of you are allowed to harm her, or you will be making an enemy of me, Wu Tianjiao!"

" Wu Tianjiao said sternly.

Consort Cao's expression changed upon hearing this. She took two graceful steps forward, pointed at Ling Xiaofeng, and said to Wu Tianjiao, "She's here to disrupt

the wedding ceremony. Are you going to let her cause trouble here? Do you still want to hold the wedding ceremony?"

"You don't need to concern yourselves with this matter. I'll talk to my cousin!"

Wu Tianjiao said in a deep voice, turning to Ling Xiaofeng, "Cousin, I will never forget the great kindness you and Aunt have shown me

. But today is my wedding day. If you don't make things clear, I can't just abandon

Sister and the others to go with you, can I?"

Ling Xiaofeng knew that it would be a stretch to ask him to leave with her, but she couldn't just watch

Wu Tianjiao marry another woman. After a moment's thought, she said calmly, "Some things are

better left unsaid in public. Saying them out loud... might not be a good thing for you! I'm here to take you to see someone."

"Who?"

Wu Tianjiao's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Are you taking me to see my aunt?"

Ling Xiaofeng shook her head slightly, extending her slender right hand, which was clenched into a fist, in front of Wu Tianjiao. Her fingers slowly opened, revealing an object in her palm. It was a heart-shaped piece of black jade, about the size of a thumb, gleaming with a strange dark light

under the lamplight . 　　Black jade wasn't particularly valuable; most nobles wouldn't even look at it. Those nearby didn't understand why Ling Xiaofeng had taken it out. Wu Tianjiao was shocked upon seeing it, his face lighting up He blurted out, "Where did you get this jade from...?" Before he could finish, a commotion erupted outside, followed by the sounds of fighting. A thunderous roar rang out: "Wu Tianjiao, you son of a bitch, get out here!" 　　Two loud thuds, accompanied by screams, followed by three Wu family guards falling onto the steps in front of the hall, groaning in pain . 　　"Who dares to cause trouble at the Prince's mansion?" 　　Madam Xuanhua was furious. She turned to Wu Tianhu and said, "Go out and see what's going on." 　　Wu Tianhu didn't answer and walked out of the hall. However, Wu Tianjiao and the Xiao family father and son, upon hearing the shout, couldn't help but change their expressions. They felt the voice was somewhat familiar, and the person had named someone, clearly there to cause trouble . Those in the hall who disliked Wu Tianjiao secretly rejoiced, gloating, thinking there would be a good show to watch. It seems Wu Tianjiao's marriage proposal today is going to be difficult. First, there was Ling Xiaofeng, and now who knows who's showing up? 　　Wu Tianhu went out for a while, and the fighting and commotion outside quickly subsided. A moment later, the guard captain, Wang Heng, rushed into the hall and said to Madam Xuanhua, "Your Highness, the people from Dongjiabao have arrived!" 　　Hearing this, everyone in the hall was startled, especially...

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