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Chapter 282 The marriage that shocked the empire!
"Of course I do, but it depends on Emma's wishes."

The young Emperor Augulas spoke slowly, his voice low and steady, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

His eyes swept over the members of the Creed family and finally stopped on Emma.

Complex emotions were hidden in those deep eyes, as if they were expecting something, yet also suppressing something.

Everyone in the Creed family followed the emperor's gaze and looked at Emma.

The youngest princess of the Bock family was standing quietly in the center of the hall, her colorful long hair cascading down her shoulders, gleaming with a dreamy luster in the candlelight.

Her face was as delicate as a painting, and her skin was so white that it was almost transparent, like porcelain that would break at the slightest touch.

There was a cold determination in those deep purple eyes, as if he had already made up his mind.

Emma's identity is extraordinary.

She is the granddaughter of the Duke of Bock. She has gained immunity to magic due to long-term consumption of sage's fluid. She once signed a contract with Constantine and has a physique that is almost invincible. She is known as the "Immortal Princess" by the outside world.

Her colorful hair is unique in the empire, and she is as famous as the Imperial Rose Dorothy, and they are known as the Imperial Twin Flowers.

In terms of appearance and status, Emma is the most suitable candidate for the young Emperor Augustus besides Dorothy.

Moreover, Augustus and Emma grew up together, and even if there is no love, there is a deep friendship.

Of course, the most important thing is that they now have the same goal - whether it is Emma or Augulas, they all want Li En to die.

Emma nodded slightly, her voice cold and firm: "I do."

Her voice was not loud, but it carried clearly throughout the hall, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Everyone in the Creed family showed satisfied smiles, especially Duke Burke, whose face showed an unconcealable look of relief.

However, at this moment, Dorothy suddenly spoke.

Her voice was soft, but with a firmness that could not be ignored: "Emma, ​​you should think about it again."

As soon as Dorothy finished speaking, Augustus's cold heart suddenly beat rapidly.

His fingers tightened slightly, and his fingertips almost dug into his palms.

How he wished Dorothy could stop this, how he wished she would be jealous because he was going to marry Emma.

However, he knew that this was almost impossible.

Dorothy is already with Li En, and her heart no longer belongs to him, or rather, it never belonged to him from the beginning.

A hint of sadness flashed in Augulas' eyes, but he quickly concealed his emotions and still maintained that majestic and calm appearance.

As an emperor, he must never show weakness, especially in the highest meeting of the Creed family.

Emma ignored Dorothy and turned to look at Duke Burke. Her voice was calm and firm:
"Grandpa, I follow the family's arrangements. Your decision is my decision."

Duke Burke smiled slightly, looked at Dorothy gently, and said with a hint of meaning:
"Dorothy, if you want to marry Augustus, our Bock family is willing to help you."

A hint of unrealistic expectation ignited in Auglas' heart.

His fingers trembled slightly. 'Promise him, Dorothy, to be my queen. I will forgive you for whatever you have done.'

This might be the first time in Augustus' life that he had let out such a humble cry in his heart.

Unfortunately, Dorothy didn't even look at Augustus.

She shifted her gaze from Emma to Li En. Only Li En could bring her spiritual comfort.

"The Hall family thanks the Bock family for their kindness, but it's not necessary."

Lord Hall spoke on behalf of his daughter Dorothy, with a hint of alienation in his tone.

Duke Burke smiled, as if he had anticipated this outcome.

He nodded, his voice loud and firm: "Haha, in that case, then Emma and His Majesty the Emperor's engagement is settled."

Earl Hall slowly breathed a sigh of relief, a look of relief emerging on his face.

Augustus now has a queen, and the contract between the Hall family and the Frank family has been abolished. Now Dorothy is truly free.

After the wedding of August and Emma is over, the Moriah family and the Hall family can make the relationship between Li En and Dorothy public.

Augulas, who had known about this for a long time, couldn't help but feel a little resentful, but he couldn't blame Duke Bock and Emma, ​​nor could he directly break up with Grand Duke Moria and Earl Hall.

The Bock family's willingness to marry him is undoubtedly a timely help.

He had just lost his right-hand man. The Moria family and the Hall family were married, and Li En and Dorothy were together, which meant that he had lost the support of the two major families at the same time.

Mary, who had always coveted the throne, received the support of Seth, the head of the Frank family. The support of the Bock family was very important to him.

Even if it means sacrificing the position of queen, it doesn't matter.

After the supreme meeting of the Creed Family ended, the Holy Empire entered the seven-day Creed Festival celebration.

The entire empire was immersed in festive joy. The streets were decorated with lights and people dressed in gorgeous costumes, singing and dancing to celebrate this grand festival.

The Creed Festival celebrations ended, and the wedding of the Emperor of the Empire followed.

The entire empire was boiling again, and everyone was immersed in joy.

Their young emperor finally got married, which was definitely a happy event for the empire.

The emperor's wedding was the highest-ranking wedding in the empire, and the entire Holy Empire was excited about it.

Every member of the Creed family presented precious gifts, including gold, gems, rare magical artifacts, and even the legendary dragon scale armor, each of which was priceless.

The preparation for the wedding cost millions of gold coins, and the entire Yalong City was decorated like a dream world.

The streets were lined with golden silk embroidered with the imperial emblem, flowers and ribbons were wrapped around every lamppost, and the air was filled with the rich scent of spices and flowers.

On the wedding day, the sun shone on every corner of Yalong City, as if even the sky was cheering for this grand event.

The float that Augustus and Emma rode in was pulled by eight pure white horses, their manes adorned with golden ornaments. The horses' hooves made crisp sounds as they stepped on the cobblestone road covered with flower petals.

The float itself is a mobile palace, its body inlaid with countless gems, glittering brightly in the sun, and its roof made of transparent magic crystal, through which you can see the clouds in the sky.

The procession moved forward slowly, and the subjects on both sides of the street waved flags in their hands and cheers rose one after another.

The children stood on tiptoe, trying to catch a glimpse of the emperor and empress; the young girls had envy in their eyes, fantasizing that they could also have such a grand wedding; the old people prayed in a low voice, hoping that this wedding would bring peace and prosperity to the empire.

Emma sat on the float, wearing a wedding dress that had taken months to sew by the empire's top tailors.

This wedding dress was originally prepared for Dorothy.

Temporary modifications were made based on Emma's body shape.

The skirt of the wedding dress is several meters long and is made of hundreds of layers of silk as thin as a cicada's wing. Each layer is embroidered with delicate magic runes, flickering with faint light.

On her head she wore a crown inlaid with the largest diamond in the empire. The brilliance of the diamond shone against her colorful hair, as if her entire body was shrouded in a layer of divine light.

On her wrist she wore a magic bracelet passed down from generation to generation by the Berk family. The gems inlaid on the bracelet were said to be able to ward off all curses.

Yet, despite her impeccable appearance and her sculpted smile,
Her heart was like a stagnant pool of water, without any ripples.

Her fingers rested lightly on Augustus's hand, her fingertips were cold, as if her blood had already solidified.

Her gaze passed through the cheering crowd and fell on the distant skyline, where a dark cloud was slowly gathering, as if foreshadowing the gloom in her heart.

Auguras sat beside her, wearing a gown embroidered with golden dragon patterns and a cloak made of dragon scales draped over his shoulders, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

His face was handsome and stern, his gaze fixed straight ahead, as if surveying his empire. His fingers tightened slightly, gripping Emma's hand, but it felt like holding a piece of cold jade, devoid of any warmth.

A complex emotion flashed through his mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

He knew that this wedding was not just a ceremony, but also a political game.

He needs the support of the Bock family, and Emma is his best choice.

The procession finally stopped in front of the Imperial Cathedral.

The church door slowly opened, and Archbishop Damir, wearing a robe embroidered with golden runes and holding a jeweled staff, stood at the door to greet the newlyweds.

His eyes were gentle and solemn. He was Augustus and Emma's common teacher, the dean of the seminary, and the archbishop of the Holy See. Before the church elected the next pope, he was the most qualified person to officiate the wedding.

Emma walked down the float with the help of Augustus, her skirt dragging on the ground like a flowing cloud.

Her steps were light and graceful, as if she was stepping on clouds with every step.

However, her heart felt as if bound by heavy chains, and every step made her feel suffocated.

Her eyes swept across everyone in the church, finally stopping on the face of Archbishop Damir.

There was a hint of pity in his eyes, as if he saw through her disguise.

Archbishop Damir raised his staff and whispered an ancient blessing spell.

The air in the church seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath, waiting for this sacred moment.

Augustus took the crown from the servant and slowly placed it on Emma's head.

The weight of the crown caused her head to droop slightly, but she quickly raised it with that impeccable smile still on her face.

"From this day forward, Emma Burke will become the Empress of the Holy Empire, ruling this land jointly with Emperor Auguras."

Archbishop Damir's voice echoed in the church, as if carrying some irresistible power.

Thunderous applause broke out in the church, and members of the Creed family came forward to congratulate them.

Duke Burke stood at the front with an unconcealable smile on his face.

His eyes were filled with satisfaction and pride, as if he saw the future glory of the Bock family.

His fingers gently stroked the family emblem on his chest and whispered, "Emma, ​​you finally did it."

However, Emma's gaze passed through the crowd and fell on the corner of the church.

There stood Dorothy, wearing a long lavender dress with delicate rose embroidery on the hem.

Her face was still beautiful, but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes that was hard to conceal.

Her eyes met Emma's in the air, as if countless unspoken words were passed between them.

"What a sad wedding."

Dorothy said lightly.

"It's my choice."

Emma muttered silently to herself.

The two of them were like strangers, separated by countless guests.

Dorothy couldn't stop the wedding; she was in no position to do so.

She could only watch silently as Emma pushed herself into the abyss step by step.

Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, including sympathy for Emma and guilt.

The wedding ball was held in the hall of the palace, where countless crystal chandeliers were hung, and the lights sprinkled on the floor, like a galaxy of stars.

The band played melodious music, and the nobles walked into the dance floor in pairs and danced gracefully.

As newlyweds, Augustus and Emma were naturally the focus of the ball.

Their dance steps were graceful and in perfect harmony, like a couple made in heaven.

However, only they themselves knew that this dance was just a carefully choreographed performance.

Emma still had a smile on her face, but her eyes kept wandering away from the dance floor.

Her fingers rested lightly on August's shoulders, her fingertips cold, as if her soul had already left this body.

There was only one thought in her mind - revenge.

Revenge for Dorothy and Leanne. Revenge for his beloved Constantine.

The dance continues, and laughter fills the entire hall.

However, beneath this gorgeous appearance, undercurrents are surging. Emma's desire for revenge, Dorothy's helplessness, Augustus's indifference and calculations, all of these are like an invisible web, tightly entangling everyone.

This wedding is just the calm before the storm.

On the day after Emma and August's wedding, the entire empire was still immersed in the afterglow of that luxurious ceremony. The streets were still hung with golden silks, and the air was filled with the lingering scent of flowers and spices.

However, this brief tranquility was soon broken by a shocking piece of news - Grand Duke Moria and Earl Hall announced the marriage between the two families, and the relationship between Li En and Dorothy was officially made public.

This news was like a blockbuster bomb, exploding in the heart of the empire, and the shock wave it produced was even greater than the sensation of the emperor marrying the "immortal princess" Emma.

The entire empire fell into unprecedented chaos and uproar. Everyone was talking about this incident on the streets, in the noble salons, and in the taverns.

The young noble men's faces were ashen, their eyes filled with disbelief and anger; the noble girls and young women covered their faces and cried, as if they had lost the most important thing in their lives.

Dorothy, the rose of the empire and the dream lover of countless people, is actually engaged to Li En.

This news was unacceptable to 70% of the young noble men in the empire.

Many of them had duelled for Dorothy.

Her beauty, elegance and nobility have long become sacred symbols that cannot be desecrated in their hearts.

But now, this rose has been picked by Li En.

Li En, the heir of the Moria family, is handsome, powerful, and mysterious. He is the best marriage partner in the minds of countless aristocratic girls and young women, and even the object of their fantasy affairs.

Every time he appears, he can cause a commotion, and every smile of his can make countless women fall in love with him.

And now, he is engaged to Dorothy.

This news broke the hearts of countless women, and there was even a scandal where a wealthy woman committed suicide by jumping off a building.

At the same time, Augulas in the palace also learned the news.

He stood in front of the study window, holding a glass of red wine in his hand. The wine swayed slightly in the glass, reflecting his stern face.

His gaze fell on the distant skyline, with a hint of anger and jealousy that was difficult to conceal.

His fingers tightened slightly, and the wine glass made a slight cracking sound in his hand.

"Leen... Dorothy..."

He murmured softly, a hint of gritted hatred in his voice.

His heart was filled with complex emotions, including nostalgia for Dorothy and jealousy and anger towards Li En.

(End of this chapter)