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"..."

Deathly silence descended once more.

Yan Tingfeng stood there, stunned. He blinked, then blinked again, his thoughts swirling in his head.
Even Ye Wanlan's eyes widened, clearly shocked by Emperor Zhaozong's words.

Emperor Zhaozong held the position of being above all others for many years.

Even Ye Wanlan couldn't fathom what he was thinking.

The saying "serving a ruler is like serving a tiger" is not an exaggeration. It is a dereliction of duty for an emperor to let those around him know his thoughts.

Even the composed and calm Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng were stunned by Emperor Zhaozong's casual remark, let alone the others.

Even Hejia, who usually has no expression, had three huge question marks appear above his head.

How did things turn out this way?

"What's wrong? Why are you all looking at me like that?" Emperor Zhaozong remained calm. "Is there something wrong with what I said?"

"Xiang Heng, are you crazy!" Xiang Qingtian picked up his jaw from the floor and roared, "Xiao Yongning was just introducing people to you, how did you rush into getting married?"

Xiang Mingyu gradually came to his senses and, unusually, joined forces with the King of Chu: "Yes, yes, Your Majesty, isn't this progress a bit too fast? Look, you've scared the children."

Xiang Chen was indeed frightened.

He was already afraid of Emperor Zhaozong, and now he was even more stiff and dared not move or speak.

Xiang Ke blinked her big eyes: "Does getting married mean this brother is going to be my brother-in-law? Does that mean there will be wine and good food?"

"Xiao Ke!" Xiang Chen covered her mouth with his hand. "Don't talk nonsense."

Didn't you see that the King of Yan and the King of Chu were already thinking of drawing their swords to kill someone?

Xiang Ke bit Xiang Chen's hand: "You stinky brother, I'll get my sister to beat you up!"

"Xiao Chen, let go." As soon as Emperor Zhaozong spoke, Xiang Chen immediately became obedient, but he still couldn't figure out what Emperor Zhaozong was thinking.

"Xiao Ke is right. Of course, a wedding banquet is necessary, but we're in such a rush today that we probably can't hold one," Emperor Zhaozong said with a smile. "Poor Xiao Ke won't be able to have anything good to eat today."

Hejia finally realized that Emperor Zhaozong's promise to be the witness at the wedding was not a lie. He pursed his thin lips and a hint of anger in his eyes: "Father, we need to think this over again."

He also admired the Lord of Shenxiao Tower and knew that the Lord of Shenxiao Tower had followed behind the funeral procession, escorting Princess Yongning all the way to Yanshan.

Heroes cherish heroes, otherwise, the higher one climbs, the colder it gets, and it will always be too lonely.

But this does not mean that the Lord of Shenxiao Tower can marry his sister!
He doesn't allow it!

"Yes, that's right!" Si Fuqing, who had witnessed the entire scene, clenched her fist. "Big brother is right, this matter cannot be settled like this!"

Yu Xiheng patted her head: "Have some more snacks, Qingqing."

Si Fuqing took the snacks and started eating, quickly forgetting what she was supposed to do.

Jun Muqian stroked her chin: "Alan's father is truly a divine figure. I never expected him to be so quick to adapt, skipping straight to marriage."

As if she had just thought of something, she nudged Ying Zijing, who was resting with her eyes closed: "We didn't expect this, but you must have foreseen it, right?"

Ying Zijing hummed in response.

"Fine, you didn't tell me beforehand, you just wanted to see me lose my composure." Jun Muqian snorted, "I'm ignoring you unless you coax me."

Ying Zijing finally opened her eyes: "Okay, I'll coax you."

After she finished speaking, she closed her eyes again.

Jun Muxian: "?"

That's it?!
She's going to make a scene!

Inside the bedchamber, the atmosphere remained tense. "Little Crane, some things don't need to be thought through too much, because if you think through too much, you might miss something." Emperor Zhaozong smiled slightly. "Your father has not been coerced, nor has he compromised. Your father has always followed his own heart."

Hejia was suddenly taken aback.

“You should know that Alan is not a particular person.” Emperor Zhaozong looked at Ye Wanlan again, his gaze gentle. “Love is the most insignificant thing for her, for you, and for me.”

Because of the heavy responsibilities they bear, they have dedicated 99% of their time and lives to the people.

The remaining 0.1% is irrelevant.

But some people cross mountains and valleys, braving the elements, to reach their lives and perfectly occupy that 0.1% of their time.

At that point, this person is 100% to them.

Having experienced it all, how could Emperor Zhaozong not know the significance of Yan Tingfeng to Ye Wanlan?

He also knew that Ye Wanlan's arrival tonight was to fulfill a regret that she couldn't stay for long.

Emperor Zhaozong wanted to make the most of this brief reunion so that he could leave no regrets in the end.

Hejia remained silent, took a step back, and said nothing more in opposition.

But the look in his eyes when he looked at Yan Tingfeng was still enough to kill.

“Sigh, nephew, since your father has said so, what can we say?” Xiang Qingtian resumed his nonchalant demeanor. “But don’t worry, even after marriage, you can still beat people up. There’s no shortage of it.”

He rubbed his hands together, a fighting spirit igniting within him.

After becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance, the Lord of Shenxiao Tower rarely made a move. Who wouldn't want to fight him?
“Hmm, Yan Tingfeng, lying awake at night listening to the wind and rain, iron horses and icy rivers enter my dreams, a good name.” Emperor Zhaozong pondered. “Yan Yunyin, swallows fly through the clouds without vying for the sky, living freely in the world, also a good name, this name is quite fitting for Alan.”

Hejia remained expressionless; he did not think so.

"Alright, get up." Emperor Zhaozong waved his hand, signaling Yan Tingfeng to stand up. "No wonder you don't show your true face. This appearance is indeed too eye-catching. However... it should just happen to be Alan's favorite type. Hmm, the appearance matches well too. Very good."

Ye Wanlan's eyes widened even more, an expression she had almost never shown before: "Father!"

"Hahahaha!" Emperor Zhaozong laughed loudly, "No one knows a daughter better than her father, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Ye Wanlan: "..."

She wanted to be quiet.

"As expected, there's always someone who can subdue another." Xiang Qingtian said to Xiang Mingyu in a low voice, "Xiang Heng is quite capable."

Xiang Mingyu: "...Your voice is too loud, did you notice?"

"Cough cough cough!" Emperor Zhaozong coughed a few times. "Shouzhong."

Zhao Shouzhong immediately entered: "Your subject is here."

Although he had been standing guard outside, he had overheard the conversation inside.

But he didn't dare ask.

"Go and fetch the wedding attire I have prepared," Emperor Zhaozong ordered. "And have the red candles and all that brought over as well."

He turned his head and looked at Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng with tender eyes: "Today, I will officiate at Yongning's wedding."

Zhao Shouzhong was taken aback and, without thinking, replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I had prepared this all along, and I thought I would never need it. I was even planning to burn it just now." Emperor Zhaozong then said to Ye Wanlan, "Fortunately, you came to see me at this time."

He finally saw his daughter grow into a monarch and meet her lover.

Xiang Heng's life was filled with too many regrets, but he ultimately found fulfillment in the final stage of his life. (End of Chapter)