She refused to marry.

The news of the Su family's happy event spread like wildfire, and the threshold of the door was practically worn down by people coming to offer their congratulations.

Su Wanwan didn't want to see him, so she pushed Zhao Yu out to entertain the guests.

Those people, unable to see the head of the household, Su Tailing, gossiped behind her back.

Su Wanwan was also very discouraged, as there was still no news of her father.

Her mother urged her to meet the Princess again, but she resisted. She didn't like this marriage, and neither did the Princess.

But she only ever loved Feng Chenjun.

The day of the betrothal finally arrived.

The people from the Princess's residence arrived early, blocking Zhuque Street so much that they stretched as far as the eye could see.

Su Wanwan chose a festive ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and put on the hairpin that Feng Chenjun had secretly worn when he came back to see her, which made her look a bit more radiant.

The moment I saw Feng Chenjun in the courtyard, all my worries and troubles vanished.

Your Majesty looks truly handsome today.

The deep purple robe with a straight hem was trimmed with black brocade at the collar and sleeve edges, embroidered with continuous auspicious cloud patterns.

The fabric is extremely fine Shu brocade, which flows like water when you walk.

She had seen the finest Shu brocade, but never anything so beautiful.

Her black hair was tied up with a crown, and a hairpin pierced through it. A black jade belt around her waist was inlaid with purple jewels, gleaming with a fiery light that was the envy of all.

When the emperor strode into the courtyard and stood before her, Su Wanwan was momentarily stunned.

She truly got her wish and was going to marry this powerful and handsome emperor...

Thinking back to our first meeting feels like a lifetime ago.

Seeing her silly expression, Xiao Xuanjing affectionately flicked the tip of her nose, "I'll show it to you every day from now on."

"Don't we look like a riot of colors today?" Su Wanwan looked down at her clothes.

"picture!"

Before Xiao Xuanjing could speak, a group of children behind him happily popped out, eager to answer.

Then came a series of blessings.

Su Wanwan burst out laughing and couldn't help but look at Xiao Xuanjing's face.

The smile on His Majesty's lips never faded today; he was never seen so happy before.

"Do you remember what you're going to say later?" Zhao Qiubai turned around and asked.

"I remember!!!" came the chorus of childish voices.

Zhao Qiubai turned back and earnestly said to Feng Chenjun, "I wish Your Majesty and Second Aunt a long and happy life together, many children, and many more joyous occasions like this one!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Chu Yang, the third oldest, added, "May you have this day every year! May you receive wedding candy every day!"

The other children burst into laughter, jumping and circling around them, shouting all sorts of nonsense:

May you have a long and happy marriage!

"May we be forever united in heart!"

"A harmonious blend of music and poetry!"

"Flying wing to wing!"

May you have a son soon!

"Does a jujube bear osmanthus fruit?" the youngest child asked the old woman holding her hand, tilting her head up.

"What is 'jujube with osmanthus fruit'? Can we eat it? Can we eat it earlier? Grandma, I want to eat it..."

"That's the future young prince." The mother-in-law quickly stuffed a candied hawthorn into her mouth.

"Qingshan." Xiao Xuanjing glanced sideways.

"Alright." Qingshan responded and withdrew. A moment later, he returned with several servants, carrying large and small brocade boxes, which were piled up in the courtyard, taking up a small piece of land.

All ten children stared wide-eyed, the youngest even forgetting to eat his candied hawthorn, drool dripping down the bamboo skewer.

Qingshan stepped forward and announced loudly, "By order of Lord Fengchen, all ten young masters and ladies will receive a share."

Before the words were even finished, the children erupted in a cacophony of noise.

Seeing that he couldn't suppress it, Zhao Qiubai simply gave up.

"Your Majesty, please come inside." Madam Wang walked over and winked at Su Wanwan.

After Su Wanwan finished her greetings, she led Feng Chenjun and his entourage into the hall.

When the official media entered the room, they said a lot of polite things, and Wang and Zhao nodded happily.

Su Wanwan sat to the side. She had never been this nervous when her third sister and Jinse got married before, and she was a little unaccustomed to it today.

Just as I was feeling uneasy, my hand was suddenly grasped in a warm palm.

When Su Wanwan turned around, Feng Chenjun was smiling at her.

"Don't do that, there are outsiders here." Su Wanwan twisted her body.

Xiao Xuanjing leaned forward slightly, "Everyone knows that you and I have long been husband and wife."

"Huh?" Su Wanwan looked displeased and glared at him angrily.

Xiao Xuanjing smiled smugly.

An hour had passed by the time the betrothal ceremony was completed.

Su Wanwan's palms were almost polished smooth from being handled by the Emperor.

The more nervous she became, the more sweaty her palms became. Feng Chenjun's hands were warm, which caused even more sweat to accumulate.

"Is Madam feeling guilty?" Xiao Xuanjing asked in a low voice.

"No way." Su Wanwan lowered her eyes.

Xiao Xuanjing took out his embroidered handkerchief and wiped her face in front of everyone.

Those around them lowered their heads and whispered among themselves, the gist of which was that this Lord Fengchen was actually so considerate and affectionate towards his wife in private.

"Stop fooling around." Su Wanwan's cheeks flushed red.

After finally getting through the process, Su Wanwan was able to leave the hall and fled to the garden.

Xiao Xuanjing followed closely behind her.

"Madam, are you shy?"

"It's just a bit hot today." Su Wanwan felt her face, forehead, and body were all burning.

Xiao Xuanjing simply stood behind her and smiled indulgently.

"Stop, Your Majesty, stay away from me. Seeing Your Majesty today makes me dizzy." Su Wanwan leaned on the railing by the bridge, looking down at the pool below.

It's almost Mid-Autumn Festival, why is it still so hot and humid?

Xiao Xuanjing stepped forward and took her hand as before.

"Stop fooling around, there are people around." Su Wanwan looked around and thankfully, she had come to a side courtyard where there weren't many people.

As soon as she finished speaking, she was pulled into Xiao Xuanjing's arms and given a big kiss on the top of her head.

"Your Majesty?" Su Wanwan looked up, feeling like a little chick being squeezed so tightly that she could barely breathe.

"I've waited a long time for this day..." Xiao Xuanjing lowered his eyes, his gaze deep.

"What? Who tried to kill me last year?" Su Wanwan said angrily.

"Today is a joyous occasion, you mustn't utter such nonsense." Xiao Xuanjing said displeasedly, then lowered his head and kissed those venomous lips.

Su Wanwan was breathless from the kiss. She finally managed to loosen her grip and pushed him away, saying, "Your Majesty has overstepped the rules. Outsiders will talk."

"I don't care." Xiao Xuanjing held on affectionately, refusing to let go, and instead hugged her even tighter.

"Why did you set the wedding date in ten days? Isn't that a bit too hasty?" Su Wanwan looked up.

"If my father hadn't stopped me, I would have done it today," Xiao Xuanjing said.

Su Wanwan lowered her eyes; he really was capable of doing that.

"But my father hasn't come back yet?" Su Wanwan leaned against his chest.

"Supreme Lord Su is already on her way back, but unfortunately the journey is too long. She is expected to arrive on the wedding day. I have already written to inform her, and Supreme Lord Su has agreed." Xiao Xuanjing released his hand and took out the letter from his pocket.

She read it carefully and found that her father had written down all her shortcomings and that she needed the emperor's tolerance.

"Father is so biased." Su Wanwan folded the letter.

"Su Tailing is right, the little fox is indeed disobedient." Xiao Xuanjing wrapped his arms around her waist.

For some reason, smelling the lady's scent filled me with indescribable joy.

"Let go." Su Wanwan looked up.

Xiao Xuanjing's expression changed instantly. "Is Madam being mean to me?"

Just as Su Wanwan was about to coax him, she felt a tightness around her waist and a warm kiss came over.

"Just for a moment. After today, I will only be able to see my wife again on our wedding day."

Su Wanwan couldn't refuse him, so she let him have his way.