"In reply to your Excellency, I am indeed the ** of the Ministry of Rites." He said this with a smile on his face, and the smugness in his tone was clearly revealed.
Emperor Shitian looked at them with a puzzled look, "What are you doing here?"
This question made everyone shudder, not knowing whether to speak or not. Everyone looked at each other, trying to shirk responsibility and waiting for others to speak first.
"Speak?" Seeing this, Emperor Shi Tian asked again. This time, everyone was so scared that they fell to the ground.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. We are here because of the order of the old master. The old master called us here and told us to do something." The more he spoke, the more his voice trembled. In the end, he really didn't dare to say any more.
"What's going on?" Emperor Shitian was also confused. What kind of thing could make the master call so many people over? I wonder what the old man is up to again.
"My Lord... My Lord said... Let me wait... Let me wait to prepare..." He swallowed and continued: "Prepare for your wedding..."
After saying that, everyone immediately knelt down and bowed their heads, not daring to look directly at Di Shitian's expression.
But this time, Emperor Shi Tian's reaction was far beyond everyone's expectations.
**Angry,** A chill penetrated his bones, he was just slightly stunned for a moment, and then said lightly: "Well, then you go and get busy."
Um
Wait
Your Excellency, please explain it more clearly, what does it mean to let them do the work
Does it mean not to punish them, or does it mean the same as the old master’s
The kneeling Minister of Rites was completely confused at this moment and didn't understand what was going on.
A suspicious blush flashed across Di Shitian's face. It was unknown whether he was worried about being seen by others. After he finished speaking, he left quickly, leaving the Ministry of Rites confused.
No, what is going on
What did your Excellency mean by what he just said
He just said something unclear and then left. What should they do
"Sir, do you understand what His Majesty means?" one of the officials of the Ministry of Rites asked the Vice Minister of Rites.
The Minister of Rites had a serious look on his face. He understood nothing and was also very confused.
Seeing this, another younger servant immediately stepped forward and said, "Why don't we go ask the servants around His Majesty?" After all, they are close servants, and they know more about the situation than they do. Moreover, if it is true as the old master said, His Majesty is going to get married, then there should be some rumors in the palace.
When everyone heard this, they all nodded, thinking that this was an excellent idea.
"In that case, let's go find out on our own. Once we have found out, we can gather at the Minister's residence to discuss the follow-up matters."
After everyone nodded, they said goodbye and left.
Early in the morning of the next day, Di Shitian prepared a nutritious breakfast for Ling'er. After eating, the two went to Ling's house together.
The long-parted reunion made their feelings even stronger. Di Shitian seemed like a different person. He talked more and was especially affectionate to Ling'er.
"The young lady is back, the young lady is back." As soon as they arrived at the Ling family, the servants saw Ling'er and ran back to inform the old man with joy on their faces.
Linglong has been worried since Ling'er left. Although she knows that her granddaughter is very capable and will not suffer any loss, she still can't help but worry. So when she heard the servant's report, Linglong immediately stood up and walked towards the door, her joy was beyond words.
"Ling'er, is Ling'er back?" Lingxi ran out from somewhere, with some flour on his hands, and looked like he was eating something.
Xia Junyu came out shortly after, "Grandma, is mother back?"
Lingxi turned around and saw Xia Junyu, who had just woken up and whose eyes were still a little hazy. Because he was too anxious to come out to ask about the situation, he didn't even have time to put on his shoes, and his two little feet were bare.
Seeing this, Lingxi immediately stepped forward.
"Yu'er, kid, why did you come out without wearing shoes?" Lingxi said with a doting look on his face as he picked up Xia Junyu and walked into the house.
Xia Junyu didn't bother to answer, but continued to ask: "Grandma, is mother back? Yu'er seemed to have dreamed of mother."
"Whether your mother is back or not, you have to put on your shoes first. Otherwise, if you get sick, your mother will be so distressed."
As she said this, she put Xia Junyu on the bed. The maid immediately gestured and brought the shoes for Xia Junyu to put on.
Outside, Ling'er had already entered the lobby. When she saw Linglong, she immediately walked over with a smile.
"Grandpa, I'm back."
He threw himself into Linglong's arms and gave him a big hug.
Feeling Linglong's slightly trembling arms, she knew that her grandfather was missing her.
"Grandpa, I'm back now. I will definitely spend time with you this time."
Linglong was not good at saying such emotional words, so he just patted Ling'er on the back and then let go.
"By the way, grandpa, let me introduce you to this. This is your grandson-in-law and Yu'er's biological father, Di Shi Tian." He pulled Di Shi Tian, who was ignored by everyone, over and pushed him in front of Linglong.
Although I have seen it last time, the actual situation was different then, so the mood for this introduction is also different.
"Tiantian, this is my grandpa, dear grandpa, call him grandpa quickly." Ling'er grabbed Di Shitian's arm and spoke with great joy. One could clearly feel her joy at the moment.
The joy of having found a family and being eager to share it with him.
"Grandpa." Emperor Shitian bowed his head slightly.
Ling'er's relatives are his relatives, and he is willing to be close to them.
Although Linglong was a little confused as to why Ling girl would introduce him to him again, seeing that the girl was so happy, he didn't want to spoil her fun, so he nodded seriously, which was tantamount to accepting this grandson-in-law.
"Mother, mother." A crisp voice came from outside the door.
As soon as she heard the voice, Ling'er's purple eyes immediately lit up. She turned and looked towards the source of the sound, and a little man ran into her sight.
Ling'er hurriedly took two steps forward and hugged him in her arms.
"Yu'er, my Yu'er." It was only a few days, but it felt like centuries. During the few days she was separated from her son, Ling'er missed this little man all the time.
"Mother, Yu'er misses you so much."
"Mother misses Yu'er too. Yu'er should be good during the few days when mother is away."
Xia Junyu withdrew from Ling'er's arms and nodded seriously.
"Yes, Yu'er is very well behaved."
Seeing this, Lingxi also walked up with a smile, "Yes, our Yu'er is really a very well-behaved child. Not only is he not naughty, he is also very good at taking care of his grandmother. He is a very sensible and good child."
His gaze shifted from Xia Junyu to Ling'er. Lingxi took a step forward and reached out to touch Ling'er's cheek.
"Looks like I've lost some weight."
Ling'er was amused by Lingxi's words. It had only been a short time since she left, and her mother actually said that she had lost weight! After so many years, her figure had remained the same.
She stretched out her hand and placed it on the back of Lingxi's hand, "Mom, you're not thinner at all? I think you missed me too much, so you have this illusion." Her current cultivation level has reached the level of fasting, so even if she doesn't eat, it will not affect her body.
The reason why she eats three meals a day like ordinary people is simply because she likes delicious food.
"Child, have you dealt with your issues?" No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Looking at Ling'er's expression which was completely different from before she left, she knew that the knot in her heart had been untied.
Ling'er nodded, then took Di Shitian to introduce him to Lingxi and the others one by one. This was considered a formal meeting of her parents.
Although they had held a wedding once when they were in Tianhe Continent, after all, such unpleasant things happened, and the wedding was not completed smoothly in the end. In addition, Ling'er was seeking recognition of her relatives at that time, and all her relatives died, so everyone agreed that they should hold it again. Of course, this was also what Emperor Shitian wanted.
Ling Er, on the other hand, felt a little embarrassed. After all, the child was already so big, and she was no longer a little girl.
"Mom, Yu'er also hopes to see your wedding with her own eyes. It is such a meaningful thing for any baby to have the opportunity to watch his dear mother get married with his own eyes." Xia Junyu's eyes were shining with anticipation, and his little face seemed to be filled with pride.
"Yes, yes, our Yu'er is the luckiest child."
"Hahaha."
Xia Junyu is like a happy person in this family, always making everyone laugh from time to time.
With everyone's insistence, Ling'er finally agreed.
After seeing everyone off, Ling'er was urged to go back to her room to rest. Xia Junyu and Di Shitian came out of Ling'er's room one after the other.
"I have something to tell you." The little person raised his head and looked straight into Di Shitian's eyes. His sharpness and momentum were just as strong as his.
Looking at the little person in front of him, Di Shitian had complicated feelings in his heart.
In fact, he knew very early that this little person was connected to him by blood, because blood can be responsive. But at that time, he only had memories of his mother, so this intimacy was very weak.
But now it's different. He knows clearly that this is his son, the fruit of his beloved woman and him. He has grown up and become sensible. In fact, he doesn't even have the desire for a father in his eyes. He missed the growth of this little guy and missed the most important companionship.
I think he must be resentful of him in his heart.
Di Shitian nodded awkwardly, then walked forward and tried to carry Xia Junyu away. However, as soon as he approached, Xia Junyu turned around and walked towards the rockery.
His steps were steady and his expression was deep, like a weathered adult. Looking at Xia Junyu like this, Di Shitian felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
He recalled what Ling'er had said to him, that Yu'er had been very sensible and caring since he was young, and he never mentioned anything about his father in front of her. It was as if he knew everything, so he carefully took care of his mother's feelings.
After passing through a rockery and arriving in front of an artificial lake, Xia Junyu flew up and landed in the pavilion in the center of the lake. Then he ordered two cups of tea and sat down.
Emperor Shi Tian followed closely behind and entered the pavilion.
"Sit down and talk."
Di Shitian sat opposite Xia Junyu, "Yu'er, I..." In fact, he didn't know what he wanted to say, but he just felt that he should say something. But before he could finish, he was interrupted.
"Will you protect her?"
Di Shitian was slightly stunned, then said with a firm look in his eyes, "Yes, it is more important than life, I will worship you as a god, forever and ever, until death." Every word was firm and full of affection, and he said it, his eyes slightly turned to Xia Junyu. "Not only her, but also you."
The last sentence made Xia Junyu's eyelashes tremble. In fact, he really didn't have any expectations for this father. As long as his mother was happy, he could have one more person to help him protect her. But at this moment, listening to the words of this man, he still felt a touch of warmth in his heart.
"Yu'er, I know you're not used to it yet. It's okay. I'll wait. One day, you'll accept me."
"As long as you can make my mother happy, nothing else matters. You must remember what you said today. If one day you break your promise and make my mother sad, no matter who you are or whether I have the same blood as you, I will not let you go!"
To Xia Junyu, Xia Ling'er is everything to him, just as Di Shitian said, more important than life!
"I will make you happy, forever." Not her, but you. He will not exclude Xia Junyu. Xia Ling'er is his lover, and so is Xia Junyu. They are equally important to him.
Although Xia Junyu cannot accept him now and cannot treat him as a relative, he does not think so.
"I hope you won't break your promise."
After saying that, Xia Junyu stood up and prepared to leave.
"Yu'er."
"Anything else?" Xia Junyu paused. In fact, he was a little uncomfortable with the feeling of being a father, so he didn't like being with Di Shitian. If it wasn't for his mother, he wouldn't have asked him out.
Emperor Shitian took out a golden lock plate and handed it to Xia Junyu.
"This is a longevity lock that I made for you personally. I give it to you."
According to the custom of Yunhai City, every newborn will receive a gift made by his father himself, such as a locket or a jade ornament.
Because Xia Junyu lost his father when he was born, the jade pendant he wore was given to him by Qinglan.
After Emperor Shi Tian remembered everything, he immediately ordered people to investigate all the circumstances regarding their relationship, and thus learned about this matter. Therefore, he created this longevity lock overnight.
Xia Junyu originally wanted to refuse, but after seeing Di Shitian’s cautious look, he reached out and took it.
"It looks great, thank you."
Even Xia Junyu couldn't tell the material of the lock piece, which showed that Emperor Shitian put some thought into it.
Moreover, there was a faint red glow on the lock, which was very similar to the feeling Emperor Shi Tian gave him. This must not be just an ordinary ornament. Although he could not see the mystery in it, his intuition told him that it was beneficial and harmless.
After receiving the gift, Xia Junyu left.
Watching the little person leave, Di Shitian felt warm in his heart. He had never thought that one day he would no longer be alone. Not only would he have a lover, but also a child.
This feeling is pretty good.
Recently, a special event has been circulating in the martial arts world, that is, the Nine Nether Demon Lord is going to get married.
Although the engagement between Yunhai City and the Demon World had been planned for a long time, people were still somewhat surprised when the day finally came.
After all, the rumor that the Demon Lord was not interested in women was widely circulated. Who could have thought that this good news would come so suddenly.
The Demon Lord's wedding was a big event that all forces had to be notified of. Ling'er even sent invitations to Jun Liufeng, Murong and others from the human world.
For Ling'er, her relatives are not only the Ling family, but also them.
On an island surrounded by the sea, a woman in luxurious clothes is carefully painting a picture.
"Your Highness, Young Palace Master, you have been painting the same picture every day since you came back from the island last time. I wonder which young man is so lucky to catch the eye of our Young Palace Master. If the princess likes him, just let him enter the palace directly. There is no need to go through so much trouble." The maid brought the lychees that had just been picked and put them on the table while saying with a smile.
"Young Palace Master, these are your favorite lychees. They just came from the sea. Palace Master knows that you like them, so he immediately sent someone to bring them to you. Come and try them."
The woman slowly turned around, her thin eyebrows were like distant mountains, her purple eyes were like a sea of stars, her skin was whiter than snow, her temperament was elegant, and her every frown and smile was dignified and beautiful, just like a noble white swan.