"Your Majesty, you have disappointed me greatly. I never imagined that in your heart, I, along with the entire capital, would be less important than a woman."
A layer of light enveloped Ye Lingfeng's handsome features as he slowly spoke.
"Mother, the reason I took this position is for you. My heart is only for you and Ling'er. I can take this position for you, so I can also jump off Black Wind Cliff for Ling'er."
When he heard that Ling'er had jumped off Black Wind Cliff, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, so much so that he thought he was about to stop breathing. His only thought was that he had to go down Black Wind Cliff to save her; everything else went blank in his mind.
Including the throne, including his mother, even he himself underestimated his past feelings for her.
That kind of care transcends life and death; if she lives, he lives; if she dies, he doesn't want to live alone.
“Feng’er, it’s definitely not a good thing for an emperor to be so affectionate.”
"Your Majesty is overthinking it."
Ye Lingfeng did not think that an emperor being devoted to one woman was a bad thing. On the contrary, it was more conducive to an emperor being devoted to one woman and being able to focus on managing the country. It was the emperor with three thousand concubines who would neglect the affairs of state and become empty. Over time, the emperor would lose power and thus the country would be shaken.
The Empress Dowager listened and sighed. Her son had finally returned. She didn't want to say anything more. She was sure that his trip down Black Wind Cliff had moved the young lady of the Ji family, and she would definitely marry him.
"So, Miss Ji has agreed to marry you?"
"Yes, Mother."
A dazzling light emanated from Ye Lingfeng's body in an instant, his eyes and brows full of smiles.
"Fine, fine, fine, since it's your wish, then you two should get married."
The Empress Dowager finally spoke, and the matter was settled.
After dinner, the Ji family members returned to their own courtyards. Hailing, not seeing Muye, asked Fuyue curiously, "Where is the Martial Emperor of Shaoyi? Why haven't I seen her?"
Fu Yue had been so happy that she forgot something. When she heard her mistress ask, she immediately said, "Miss, Emperor Wu has left the Ji residence and returned to his country. Before leaving, he left a letter for me to give to you."
Hai Ling took the letter and understood somewhat. Mu Ye must have given up the fight because Ye Lingfeng had gone down Black Wind Cliff and he didn't want to compete anymore, so he went back to Shao Yi.
I just don't know what he wrote.
Hai Ling opened the letter. It didn't actually contain much; it simply said that he believed she would be blessed with good fortune and would be alright. He believed that someone as powerful as Ye Lingfeng wouldn't allow anything to happen to him, nor would he allow anything to happen to her. He said, "I wish you happiness. I will always watch over you. This moment of stopping doesn't mean stopping forever. If Ye Lingfeng ever hurts her, I will definitely come back and take her away."
Hailin couldn't help but laugh after reading the letter. In fact, she had to admit that Muye was quite generous and a good friend.
"Let's go back and rest."
"Um."
The group went back to Xiangwu Courtyard to rest.
In the palace, in the Imperial Study, Ye Lingfeng was entertaining Emperor Mu Ye of Shaoyi. Mu Ye had come to the palace to bid farewell to the emperor of Beilu, as he was returning to his country.
Inside the study, everyone withdrew. Mu Ye stared at Ye Lingfeng, his eyes unblinking, deep and dark.
"What's wrong with Emperor Wu?"
Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow and spoke lazily, knowing that Mu Ye had something to say.
Sure enough, Mu Ye frowned for a moment before slowly speaking: "Ye Lingfeng, I'm leaving not because I've truly given up, but because I want her to be happy, you know? She's suffered a lot, and I want to see her happy. You must not let her down. If you ever do, I will not forgive you, and I will take her away with me."
"you?"
Ye Lingfeng's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a hint of anger appeared on his lips, but he quickly concealed it, replacing it with a bright smile. He was the biggest winner now, so why should he be angry? Besides, he would never betray Ling'er.
"You won't have that chance. I will be good to her, good to her for all eternity. Even in the next life, it won't be your turn."
"That's good. I'll take my leave now. I hope that Shaoyi and Beilu can coexist peacefully."
"Okay, let's coexist peacefully."
Two men spoke up, and because of a woman, peace was achieved between the two nations.
If Bei Lu had not attacked Shao Yi, Mu Ye would never have launched an attack on Bei Lu.
"Take care. I won't be attending your wedding ceremony. I still have matters to attend to in Shaoyi Kingdom." Mu Ye stood up and spoke casually. In fact, only he knew the reluctance and sadness in his heart, but his resolute and handsome features showed no trace of it, making it impossible for anyone to tell.
"Bon Voyage/."
Ye Lingfeng nodded slightly and ordered the guards outside the door to come in and escort Mu Ye out of the palace and then out of the capital of Beilu.
The guards obeyed and asked Mu Ye to leave. The study fell silent. Ye Lingfeng's lips curved into a captivating smile, his eyes deep and clear. Ling'er had finally agreed to marry him, so what was he waiting for?
Thinking of this, he called in the eunuch Xiao Luzi who was outside the door.
"Immediately issue an edict to the Ministry of Revenue to go to the Ji residence to announce the decree, establishing Ji Hailing, the daughter of the Ji family, as the Empress of Beilu. In addition, have the Ministry of Rites determine the nearest auspicious day for the grand wedding of me and the Empress."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xiao Luzi was overjoyed. He accepted the order and went out to announce the imperial decree: the emperor was getting married. This meant he would no longer have to endure the emperor's cold attitude so often, which made him very happy.
After Xiao Luzi went to deliver the imperial decree, Ye Lingfeng ordered Shizhu and Shiju to come in. His eyes were sinister and ruthless: "Immediately order people to investigate those five hundred assassins. If there is any movement, report back to me immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Shi Zhu and Shi Ju now command the Royal Feather Guards. These people were selected from the former Cold Demon Palace and have now completed their training and are officially on standby. However, this team operates in secrecy, and no one knows about it, not even the Empress Dowager.
Shi Zhu and Shi Ju received their orders and immediately went out to investigate the whereabouts of the five hundred assassins.
Inside the study, Ye Lingfeng smiled coolly, his handsome face exuding a bloodthirsty and bewitching aura.
Whoever it is, if he finds out and they dare to harm Ling'er, they will surely die.