The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

The kitchen door fell silent, but the silence didn't last long. Soon, a "chirp chirp" sound came from inside.

The sound grew louder and louder.

It's getting more and more intense!

It's getting more and more... insane!

Lu Shuang, who was eavesdropping outside, was completely dumbfounded.

no……

They kissed?

No, it wasn't just a kiss!

Outrageous!

Xu Shang, the wife you were supposed to marry is still waiting for you in the bridal chamber, and you're out there doing *that* with another woman?

Even more outrageous is...

This is the kitchen!

Xu Shang, no matter what, you are the strongest contender for the position of Lord of Huai'an City. How come... you're having an affair in the kitchen?

Isn't it dirty?

I'm completely impressed!

Lu Shuang was utterly speechless. She could hardly bear to listen anymore. If it weren't for the order, she would have turned around and left. But now she had to endure the irritation for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea!

That's fucking insane!

……

The bridal chamber.

After Xu Xia, the younger brother, finished greeting the guests in place of his older brother Xu Shang, he was pushed and shoved by the crowd and had no choice but to come in.

The guests were quite sensible; no one eavesdropped or caused trouble. After all, this wedding defined the strength of Huai'an's city defenses.

It was crucial to whether Huai'an City could withstand Ren Tianye's army.

The bridal chamber was quiet, with only a single lamp burning dimly.

Xu Xia's face was full of trepidation, nervousness, and a barely perceptible elation and ambition hidden in his eyes.

However, his older brother Xu Shang was like a mountain, pressing down on him and making him dare not make the slightest move.

He swallowed hard, mimicking Xu Shang's voice, and said, "Wanyi, um, I'm not feeling well today, I'll sleep on the floor first."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yun Wanyi, who was sitting on the bed, suddenly lifted her veil, revealing a beautiful and delicate face. Illuminated by the red candlelight, she looked even more alluring and tempting.

However, her beautiful eyes were sharp and tinged with mockery.

"Are you feeling unwell? Or are you just afraid?"

Yun Wanyi coldly uttered two words: "Xu Xia!"

Boom!

It sounded like thunder!

Xu Xia's body stiffened: "Wan Yi, you know... you know?"

"Is it hard to guess?"

"Then why, why didn't you refuse?"

"Why refuse to marry someone you love?"

Xu Xia was taken aback.

Immediately afterward, I felt a thunderclap above my head.

However, this time his face was full of excitement and joy.

He clearly grasped the meaning behind Yun Wanyi's words.

The person I like!

Is Xu Xia the person Yun Wanyi likes?

He was suppressed by his older brother and his biased father since childhood, living like a nobody, not even daring to control his own emotions. At this moment, he is the person Yun Wanyi loves the most.

Xu Xia's Adam's apple bobbed, and he subconsciously took a few steps forward.

But then it stopped just inches away.

His older brother, Xu Shang, will become the city lord of Huai'an in a couple of days, taking over the military and political power of the entire city. He is just a pawn in his brother Xu Shang's game.

Once a piece goes against the player's will.

His fate was extremely tragic!

So, should we rise up and fight back?

Even if he had nothing, he still had a life, a surge of passion, and the anger of not wanting to live such a dark and hopeless life forever.

Xu Xia gritted his teeth and made his decision.

Just as he was about to speak, Yun Wanyi spoke first.

"Whoever I marry will be the lord of Huai'an City, and who will truly control the military and political power of Huai'an City."

Xu Xia's body trembled again.

Suddenly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

Without pausing for a moment, he rushed over, hugged Yun Wanyi tightly, and kissed her.

……

As dawn broke, the Xu residence was still ablaze with red decorations and lanterns, the festive atmosphere of the wedding still lingering. At this moment, the bride's room was suddenly opened wide.

Xu Xia walked out feeling refreshed.

His demeanor has also undergone a dramatic change.

No longer deliberately disguising themselves as Xu Shang requested.

He was no longer the submissive, oppressed second son he once was.

His eyes shone with confidence, and an intense, overwhelming joy.

In just one night, Xu Xia felt reborn.

The love you sought has been fulfilled.

The desired outcome of not being oppressed was exceeded.

"Xu Xia..."

Yun Wanyi's voice sounded from behind, gentle and affectionate, yet tinged with warning: "What I told you last night, have you regretted it at all?"

Xu Xia turned around and shook his head firmly.

"Wanyi, how could I go back on my promise to you? Besides, I don't think you did anything wrong."

"The Duke's momentum in sweeping across the land is unstoppable. Even though our Huai'an City has high walls and thick fortifications, and abundant troops, how can we possibly withstand the Duke's army of two hundred thousand?"

"Sooner or later, it will be crushed by the Duke's iron hooves."

"The difference lies in whether we can hold off the Duke for a while or welcome him into the city immediately."

"But why should I risk my life for a place like Yunjing?"

"I am willing to go with you and surrender the city!"

"Moreover, it's not just me who has had this idea; many people in the clan share the same thought."

Yun Wanyi nodded, holding Xu Xia's hand, a glimmer of light appearing in her eyes.

"But..." Xu Xia said, "I'm a little worried. Yun Jing sent someone to say that the Duke has forbidden love and desire and has even established a special Demon Suppression Division to suppress all the good things in the world. I'm afraid... in the future, the Demon Suppression Division will target you and me."

Yun Wanyi smiled slightly: "Those are just Yun Jing's excuses to deceive the public. The Duke only kills all the bewitching demons. He always blesses and encourages lovers who are truly in love and living happily ever after."

"I was personally escorted back by the Demon Suppression Envoy of the Demon Suppression Division. Do you think her words are false?"

Xu Xia breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I think so too. If the Duke truly abandoned human emotions, how could he have such a reputation?"

His face was beaming with an extremely cheerful smile, and his tone was firmer than ever before: "Wanyi, I am willing to join you in submitting to Duke Ren, so that this land of Huai'an, shrouded in gloom, may be bathed in sunshine!"

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled, their smiles carefree.

Xu Xia also held Yun Wanyi in the highest esteem and cherished her deeply. He immediately took Yun Wanyi out for a meal. At the dinner table, the newlyweds' eyes were filled with an intense love that seemed to melt away.

Just as they were whispering about how to gain control of the Huai'an military, a loud shout suddenly came from behind them.

"What are you doing?"

With swift footsteps, Xu Shang arrived quickly, his face gloomy and his teeth clenched. Especially when he saw Xu Xia and Yun Wanyi eating together, their hands still clasped, his jealousy surged to a boiling point.

Pointing his halberd at Xu Xia, he shouted, "What exactly are you doing?"

Xu Xia used to be terrified and afraid of Xu Shang, and dared not confront him directly. But now, he simply put his chopsticks on the table, stood up and smiled, "Brother, I'm having dinner with Madam."

"Can't you see?"

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