The bedroom was filled with red. The young girl stared sinisterly at the woman slumped on the table, a savage smile flashing across her face. Feng Lie.
Today, you will taste the pain of losing your beloved, and you will know the pain I felt when I lost my mother. She was such a kind woman, yet you forced her to her death. And you still put on a benevolent face, how disgusting.
The young girl walked to the table, without further thought, and with a flick of her wrist, a silver light flashed. A dagger ruthlessly plunged towards the person at the table’s edge. But as the dagger seemed to strike, the red figure flashed, and the phoenix coronet on her head, like a fiery cloud, sped towards him. He immediately sensed something was wrong. Who was this woman?
Before he could think further, a fierce gust of wind struck him. Such swift skills. His eyes darkened, a sinister smile playing on his lips. “So it’s the Empress.”
“If I had known it was the Empress today, I would never have made a move. A remarkable woman like the Empress is someone to be dreamt of, and even Feng Luo is no exception.”
His words were gentle, yet so effeminate that goosebumps erupted on his skin, along with a nauseating feeling.
“Feng Luo, you might as well surrender. Since I’ve caught you today, you won’t escape.”
Liu Liu’s expression suddenly turned grim, a chill rising on her lips. With a movement, the soft jade sword at her waist transformed into a long rainbow, streaking towards Feng Luo opposite her.
Feng Luo immediately composed himself, going all out. It seemed he wouldn’t succeed today, and it was best to escape as soon as possible. He believed the Emperor would arrive soon, and it wouldn’t benefit him to alarm those people.
With that thought, Feng Luo let out a cold, sinister roar towards the outside.
“Come, seize this woman.”
Following his sharp command, women in vibrant attire sped in from outside the door, their long swords coiling towards Liu Liu. Upon seeing these women, Liu Liu
She immediately dared not be careless. Feng Luo, like Hua Wu You, likely practiced evil arts. The last time she heard he killed Mu Xing, black energy had emanated from his palm strike. If that were the case, it was certain. This man practiced yin, soft, and malevolent skills, and these women were probably sacrifices.
However, Feng Xie soon rushed in with his men. Hearing the commotion outside, Feng Luo had already flashed away, leaping out through another window.
Liu Liu wanted to stop his movements, but unfortunately, she couldn’t divide her attention and was blocked by the women, unable to move. She could only watch as the man flashed out of the room, escaping again.
However, his subordinate women were not so lucky. They were quickly captured by the people brought by the Emperor. Liu Liu sheathed her sword and paced over, preparing to interrogate these women. Unfortunately, before she could speak, these women bit their tongues and committed suicide.
The room was filled with a strong smell of blood. Feng Xie stepped forward and looked at Liu Liu with concern, “Liu’er, are you alright? How could you put yourself in danger?”
Liu Liu smiled without speaking. In that situation, she knew Feng Luo was outside, so how could she alarm him? She was determined to capture him.
And she couldn’t sacrifice the princess, so she could only do this. She believed she would be fine with her abilities.
“Aren’t you alright?”
A smile played on her lips, and the hearts of the men in the room were put at ease. How could there be such a woman, always putting herself in the line of fire? Didn’t she know they would worry?
Just then, a woman pushed her way through the crowd, it was Princess Jie Lan, her eyes misted over. She took Liu Liu’s hand, not knowing what to say, her lips moving for a long time before she finally spoke.
“Thank you, Empress.”
“Alright, it’s nothing now. Everyone go out. The auspicious hour is approaching, don’t miss the good timing.”
Liu Liu spoke at the opportune moment, the atmosphere in the bedroom eased. She called for the servants to come in and clear away the dead bodies.
Liu Liu reached out and pulled the tearful Jie Lan, ushering all the men out. She returned her wedding gown to Jie Lan and changed back into her own clothes.
Jie Lan stared at her, filled with guilt for her past actions. She suddenly understood why Feng Lie couldn’t forget this woman. Her actions were so unique, so unforgettable.
Just now, she had stood outside and seen the Emperor, the Prime Minister, and the Prince, each one worried for her. At this moment, her heart was calm, and she deeply understood why they were so worried about her.
Because she was the kind of person who put others in her heart and treated them sincerely, always thinking of others first and not her own perilous situation. Just like now, as soon as there was danger, she immediately thought of a way to switch places with her, without considering her own danger.
“I’m sorry, I can’t believe I did such things before.” Jie Lan began to cry, her newly applied makeup smudging. Liu Liu quickly instructed a young girl to fix her makeup, patted her hand, and said gently.
“If you cry again, I’ll be angry. Tonight you need to be a beautiful bride, and in the future, you need to live happily with Feng Lie. Remember, I hope you will be happy.”
“Thank you.” Jie Lan turned and hugged Liu Liu. This most precious woman in the world had saved her twice. What could she do to repay her? Only to live a life of vegetarianism and prayer for her.
As the two women embraced in the bedroom, the voice of the Imperial Astronomer sounded from outside, “The auspicious hour has arrived, please present the Princess of Yan!”
Liu Liu personally placed the phoenix coronet on Jie Lan’s head and sent her out. Outside the bedroom door stood four elderly matchmakers. They bowed to Liu Liu and extended their hands to help Jie Lan forward.
At the end of the secluded path, Prince Yan Feng Lie was waiting. Liu Liu stood in the bedroom, filled with emotion. Memories of her and Feng Lie roaming the streets in their youth flashed through her mind, bringing a touch of warmth to her heart.
They were too young then. Feng Lie was too proud, and she had a hint of inferiority, causing them to pass each other by.
If someone had been bolder then, perhaps they would have ended up together. But now, both had their own lives and children. She hoped everything would get better in the future.
Liu Liu returned to the VIP pavilion. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager were waiting for her to attend the ceremony together. As soon as the Empress Dowager saw Liu Liu, she reached out and took her hand, “Liu’er, thank you for not letting today’s joyous occasion turn into a tragedy. Otherwise, I would have wished for death.”
“Mother, don’t be sad. Everything is fine now. Let’s go together.”
In the main hall of Prince Yan’s mansion, guests were gathered, and the atmosphere was lively. The events that had just transpired in the back had not alarmed them, so they were unaware.
As the Emperor and Empress appeared in the hall, the vast hall fell silent. Everyone respectfully bowed to the Emperor.
“Your subjects pay their respects to Your Majesty, the Empress, the Empress Dowager, and His Highness the Crown Prince.”
As soon as Liu Liu saw everyone’s expressions, she started to get a headache. See, this was why she didn’t want the Emperor to come. An emperor was no different from a tiger.
The originally lively scene was disrupted by the Emperor’s presence. Everyone stood respectfully, their expressions tense, waiting on the side.
Especially since a major case had recently occurred in the capital, the households of Grand Tutor Lou and Minister Zhang had all been executed.
At such a time, how could they dare to act carelessly? If the Emperor was displeased, and they started investigating their past, who among these people who had been in officialdom for some time had no dirty secrets or blemishes?
“Rise.” Feng Xie possessed innate regal bearing and imposing aura. Without anger, he exuded authority that shook these ministers. His decisive and iron-fisted methods only allowed these ministers to cautiously rise and retreat to the side.
Liu Liu turned and glanced at these ministers, her clear voice ringing out, “Today is the wedding of Prince Yan. Emperor and his subjects share the joy, so everyone need not be reserved. Please laugh to your hearts’ content. I believe the Emperor will not blame you all.”
As soon as the Empress spoke, some life finally returned to the hall. Everyone nodded, and laughter ensued. The Empress Dowager, along with the Emperor and the Empress, sat on the high seat. Immediately, the call of the Imperial Astronomer was heard, “The newlyweds arrive!”