Dongfangze sneered: "You keep her waiting for so long, so you probably don't care about her. It's for her own good that I take her back to be my concubine so that no one wants her."
Mo Yifan shouted anxiously: "Who said I don't care about her?!"
Dongfang Ze pressed forward step by step: "Since you care, why did you come now?"
Mo Yifan was so anxious that his eyes were red, "It's my mother who doesn't agree, she doesn't agree with me getting married..."
Dongfang Ze was stunned and looked at Yi Nong.
Yi Nong lowered his head: "Brother Mo, if you are in trouble..."
"No, I've thought about it clearly." Mo Yifan looked at his thoughtful eyes, full of reluctance and pain, "Besides you, I don't want to marry any other woman. I have been running away for so many years, and I have delayed you for so many years. I You can’t be useless like this anymore. Otherwise, you will only regret it for the rest of your life.”
Yi Nong covered her mouth, unable to control the tears falling.
Tears flashed in Mo Yifan's eyes. He took a deep breath and grabbed Yi Nong's hand: "Promise me not to marry to Sheng Kingdom..."
Yi Nong burst into tears, but smiled and took out an hydrangea from behind. Mo Yifan took the hydrangea and cried with joy.
Dongfangze raised his hands and said, "You have decided to stay private for the rest of your life. How are you going to explain it to your parents?"
Mo Yifan picked up the hydrangea and couldn't help but said with joy, "I have already obtained the hydrangea. Even if the emperor is here, he cannot object."
Sheng Qin smiled and said: "The customs of this country are really open. It has helped many lovers."
Mo Yifan turned to look at Dongfang Ze, "Young master, please come back... Yi Nong has accepted me, she can only be my wife."
"You idiot..." Yi Nong burst into tears. The joy and touch that arose deep in her heart made her want to laugh again. She wiped away her tears and said angrily: "I don't know this young master at all."
"What?" Mo Yifan was immediately dumbfounded. He looked at Dongfang Ze and then at Yi Nong. He seemed to understand at this moment, and he couldn't laugh or cry.
Dongfang Ze smiled lightly: "Fortunately, you woke up in time and didn't miss the love of your life. Otherwise, you will regret it for the rest of your life."
Mo Yifan nodded repeatedly: "Young Master is right about what you said! Thank you very much, Young Master! Yifan can't thank you enough! In the future, if Young Master can be of use to you, just ask, and Yifan is obligated to do so!"
Dongfangze's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Is this true?"
"Absolutely no lies!"
"Okay! I need a red bean in your hand."
Mo Yifan was stunned for a moment. Yi Nong had already taken off the red bean skewers in his hand, carefully took out one, and handed it over with a smile: "May the young master get what he wants today and win the one he likes."
Dongfangze held the red bean in his palm, with a confident smile on his lips.
When I walked out of the clothing store, it was noon and the sun was just right.
Yang Xiao stood in the middle of the street, looked at him and smiled: "Did you succeed?"
Dongfangze snorted lightly.
"I have to admit, you do have some tricks. No wonder you can become the lord of Sheng Kingdom." Yang Xiao walked slowly to him, his smile not diminishing, "But... I promise, little Ali will never see what you have in your hands." .”
After saying that, he suddenly struck out like the wind and grabbed his arm.
Dongfangze's eyes flashed and he took three steps back to avoid his sudden attack.
Sheng Qin shouted anxiously: "What is your identity? You can't... fail to rob me?!"
Yang Xiao laughed and said, "I'm not your master. I just like to hold on to my end. I can grab whatever I want. Can you take care of it?"
Before he finished speaking, a group of guards appeared behind him. Yang Xiao waved his hands and shouted: "Give it to me. I want what he has in his hands. Whoever can grab it will be rewarded heavily by me!"
Sheng Qin turned pale with shock and immediately pulled out his sword with a swipe and stood in front of Dongfang Ze.
Yang Xiao shouted: "Wow, the chief guard of Sheng Kingdom has drawn his sword. It's so scary. Someone is coming. Don't be polite, just go ahead!"
Another group of guards flashed out and rushed forward. Sheng Qin screamed: "No need to be rude, do you know who my master is?!"
The guards paused and hesitated for a moment. Yang Xiao shouted: "Who cares who he is?! Don't forget what your Highness the Crown Prince said?!"
Hearing this, the guards immediately pounced on him again. Sheng Qin swung his sword and forced the two men back. But more people came up, and with his own strength, it was impossible to prevent them from getting close to Dongfang Ze. Sheng Qin was so angry that he poured his true energy into the blade. After swiping it a few times, he immediately screamed and blood splattered everywhere!
Dongfang Ze shouted in a deep voice: "Stop!"
Sheng Qin's eyes turned red and he shouted: "Master, go first!"
Dongfangze pushed him away gently, stared at the culprit with a proud face, and said coldly: "Yang Xiao, it's not difficult for you to want what I have."
Yang Xiao was startled for a moment, then grinned and said, "It's easy to talk about. You don't want to hurt your harmony and embarrass little Ali."
Dongfangze stretched out his hand, and the red beans in his palm were as bright as drops. He suddenly clenched his hand and heard a slight cracking sound. Yang Xiao's face changed slightly.
Dongfangze opened his palm again, and the red bean had broken into two pieces.
Yang Xiao said sarcastically: "Hey, this is just like you. If you can't get it, you won't give it to others."
Dongfangze looked at him coldly: "Are you satisfied?!"
Yang Xiao flattened his mouth and waved his hand: "Reluctantly, satisfied... you can step back."
For a time, the guards retreated completely, and the street returned to its previous lively and peaceful state.
Yang Xiao clapped his hands, stared at him and smiled: "I'm leaving now! I've prepared hundreds of strings of acacia beans for Little Ah Li to choose from. I don't have time to play with you!"
Sheng Qin looked at Dongfang Ze and said anxiously: "Master, this subordinate can resist those guards, why do you..."
Dongfangze said coldly: "I don't doubt that you can block ten with one, but if those people who are Lang Chang are killed or injured, how can I explain to Su Su?!"
Sheng Qin lowered his head and said unconvinced: "It's clear that they were unreasonable first. At worst, I will go to Emperor Ding to plead guilty."
Dongfang Ze glanced at him and said, "I'm here to ask for a hand in marriage, not to fight. If we start a big fight, wouldn't that mean we're offending some people?!"
Sheng Qin was speechless.
Dongfangze sighed: "Let's go."
"Then acacia beans..."
Dongfangze looked down at the red bean in his hand that had been split into two halves, and said thoughtfully: "Lovesickness, lovesickness, if you have a connection with your heart, you will live up to your lovesickness. I believe Susu can understand my heart."
At Lingyin Temple in the south of the city, there is an endless stream of men and women coming to seek marriage. Lovers are eager to get the marriage they dream of in front of the gods.
Su Li stood under the marriage tree and looked up at the two towering trees, feeling a little touched in her heart.
"Will he come?" Su Li's eyes were a little confused.
"What are you worried about, Master?" Wan Xin walked behind her and looked at the two trees, seemingly worried.
Su Li smiled, "He really has nothing to worry about. But the Emperor..."
"You seem to underestimate His Highness the Crown Prince when you say that." Wan Xin chuckled, "I only know that all the merchants in the city have received orders from His Highness the Crown Prince, and anyone can sell red beans, but they are not allowed to be sold to a certain person. "
Su Li was startled for a moment, then smiled lightly, "Brother Huang, I'm afraid this method won't work."
He smiled heartily and said, "I think so too."
Su Li stretched out her hand and touched the sunlight among the leaves. Suddenly, the figure walking slowly in front of her made her eyes heat up. Wan Xin immediately whispered: "I'll retreat first."
Su Li stood under the tree, with the bright and mottled sunlight shining in front of her, like a fairy on earth.
Dongfangze's heart surged, and he walked to her side and whispered, "Are you waiting for me?"
Su Li chuckled: "How do you know it's you I'm waiting for?"
He held her hand and looked at her intently: "Besides me, I don't know who else in this world can make Princess Changle wait under the marriage tree."
"Are you so confident?"
"Have you forgotten the March appointment?"
Su Li said softly: "Of course I haven't forgotten it. You came at the right time, today is the Concentric Day. Can you bring a token?"
Dongfangze smiled and said: "Now that you have become the Changle Princess of Dingguo, I naturally have to follow the local customs."
He reached into his arms and took out a red bracelet. The bracelet is wrapped with two strands of red rope, with half a red bean on the left and half a red bean on the right, just like two hearts, looking at each other day and night, living in harmony.
Su Li was stunned. He slowly put the bracelet on her wrist and sighed in a low voice: "It's beautiful. I never thought that a broken bean like mine could shine for a lifetime on your wrist."
Su Li raised her wrist and looked, with a smile on her lips, "Why are there two halves?"
"The two halves are originally one heart. I just want one heart and one mind. But unexpectedly, there are always people who want it to be separated." Dongfang Ze looked at her deeply and meant something, "But no matter how it is broken or cracked, it will always be there." It’s still one. No one can change their minds that they belong to each other.”
Su Li was moved and looked at the red beans in her hand carefully, "Did you make it yourself?"
"certainly."
"The silk rope passed through the broken bean, and the internal strength was extraordinary. Your martial arts has improved again." Su Li chuckled softly, "Brother Huang didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
Dongfang Ze sighed softly, hugged her into his arms, and sniffed her hair: "He... didn't."
Su Li smiled and said, "You will soon become his brother-in-law, so I don't care about these things."
Dongfangze's eyebrows were filled with joy and his eyes were bright, "When you say this, I take it as your promise. Where is my hydrangea?"
Su Li looked at him in surprise: "Do you still know about Hydrangea?"
"I also know that if you give me a hydrangea, even if the Emperor comes, he will not be able to separate us."
Su Li laughed out loud, "You're so careful, but it's a pity that I wasn't prepared. I'll just take it for now."
Dongfangze frowned: "Can I still owe this?"
Su Li smiled and hugged him gently, "I owe you, and I will pay you back later."
A smile appeared on Dongfangze's eyebrows, and he hugged her tightly with satisfaction. At this moment, the wind was light and the clouds were light, and the sun was warm.
"The Emperor has arrived—"
A high-pitched shout startled the two people who were hugging each other quietly.
Dinghuang Luanjia slowly stopped at the gate of the temple. The imperial guards dismissed the rest, and Ding Huangfang slowly walked into the temple with the support of the inner prisoner. After Jiang Yuan's careful treatment, although his complexion was much better than a month ago, in fact, he was seriously ill and still suffered from frequent illnesses. Cough and wheezing due to shortness of breath.
Su Li hurriedly stepped forward to help him: "Why are you here, Father?"
Emperor Ding held her hand and felt warm in his heart. He smiled fondly and said, "I always feel empty in my heart when Changle is not around."
Su Li pursed her lips and smiled: "I just had breakfast with you this morning."
The throne was placed under the marriage tree, and Su Li helped Emperor Ding sit down.
Emperor Ding said sadly: "Father is getting old, and his health is getting worse day by day. If I don't see you more, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you in the future..."
Su Li's heart tightened and she couldn't help shouting in a low voice: "How could it be possible? My father will definitely be blessed with good health and a long life."
She looked back at Dongfang Ze, feeling a little worried for a moment.
Dongfangze stepped forward slowly and said with a smile: "Emperor Ding, there is no need to worry. Su Su will often come back to Dingdu to meet you in the future."
Emperor Ding said with a cold expression: "Who are you?"
Dongfangze's eyes darkened, and he smiled as usual: "Dongfangze arrived in Dingdu for the first time and was unable to enter the palace in time to pay a visit to Emperor Ding. Please don't blame Emperor Ding for being disrespectful."
Emperor Ding raised his eyelids slightly, looked at him, and said in a neutral tone: "It turns out that it is the famous Emperor Sheng who came to the capital of Ding. Why?!"
There was obvious indifference in his tone, but Dongfang Ze didn't take it seriously. He looked deeply at Su Li and said with a smile: "Dinghuang Mingming. I and Su Su have been in love for a long time. She came to Dingguo to find her relatives." Before, we made a three-month agreement with me, no matter what the outcome of the search for her relatives, we would go back to Sheng Kingdom. Now that the three-month period has arrived, but she has not returned, I have no choice but to come and pick her up in person."
"Seriously?!" Emperor Ding was shocked and looked at Su Li in astonishment.
Su Li only felt that Emperor Ding was holding her hand, and suddenly he held it tightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, she would disappear from his side immediately. Her heart sank, knowing that answering truthfully would make her father sad, but now, she had to speak clearly. She lowered her head and sighed: "Yes..."
Emperor Ding suddenly turned pale, couldn't breathe, and coughed violently.
"Father!" Lang Chang strode over, stepped forward and said worriedly, "Are you feeling unwell? I will send the imperial doctor to you immediately."
Emperor Ding's face turned pale, and he waved his hands weakly and said, "There is no need to announce his arrival. I just took the medicine before I set off."
"Father is really okay?" Su Li looked at Emperor Ding worriedly.
Emperor Ding shook his head, stared at Su Li and said, "Are you going to leave me?"
Lang Chang's gentle gaze also stayed on Su Li's face, "Have you really decided?"
Su Li took a deep breath and replied firmly: "I also ask my father and brother to fulfill my wishes."
Lang Chang said coldly: "In order to deal with Zhan Wuji, he pretended to marry Yang Xuan, which made you heartbroken and desperate. You even pretended to die and escaped, going through many hardships... How could you let your father agree to this marriage?!"
"Brother Imperial!" Su Li sighed, "That matter... has passed."
Lang Chang looked at her deeply and said word by word: "Maybe it has passed in your heart, but the emperor brother will always remember that when he and Yang Xuan got married, the house was full of splendor and joy. Only you... Standing alone outside the palace, the way you looked at him at that time... The emperor's brother is still unforgettable! In more than twenty years of life, Lang Chang has never hated anyone. But Dongfang Ze, you are very capable, let this prince do it for you You made an exception!"
Dongfang Ze paused and said sternly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can make an exception, but Ze Shi doesn't dare to accept it. Dan Ze has absolutely no regrets about Su Su. If Ze has offended the prince in any way in the past, I still hope that the prince will Your Highness, please forgive me.”
Su Li raised her eyes and looked at him. The painful past that she couldn't bear to look back appeared in front of her eyes one by one. She never thought that Lang Chang, who had always been gentle and elegant, could have such intense emotions. She never imagined that her heartbreak and despair that day would become an insurmountable pain in his heart. The rare sharpness in his words and the heartfelt regret made her already relieved heart ache.
Her originally confident mood fluctuated unconsciously at this moment.
Dongfangze noticed that her face turned pale, and immediately stepped forward and held her hand tightly, saying anxiously: "Susu, as you said, the past is in the past! I will never let you suffer any grievances and hardships again. harm!"
"Little Ah Li!" Yang Xiao's fiery red figure flew over and grabbed Su Li with a smile on his face, "Come and see the gift I prepared for you!"
With his hand empty, Dongfangze narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold and chilling aura rose up. Yang Xiao dragged Su Li to the side without hesitation, and waved his hand as if offering a treasure. Dozens of people lined up holding jade trays, filled with all kinds of red bean bracelets, a dazzling array.
Su Li was stunned: "You... what are you doing?"
"I'll give you a gift!" Yang Xiao said with a smile, "Look, I have carefully selected these. Wear whichever you like. As long as you are happy, you can wear as many as you like every day!"
Su Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "How can I wear so many?"
"Then you choose one." Yang Xiao picked up a string in a flattering manner, "How about this one? This one is the Dzi Bead, the biggest one, and it's hard to find."
As he said that, he wanted to put the bracelet on Su Li's wrist.
The other hand reached over and snatched the red bean away. Yang Xiao shouted, "What do you want to do?"
Dongfang Ze looked at him coldly: "Su Su has already put on the acacia beans I gave you. No matter how good you are, you can only leave them to others."
Yang Xiao stared at him in shock, as if he couldn't believe it, "You gave me acacia beans? How is that possible?!"
Dongfangze held Su Li's hand, and everyone couldn't help but marvel at the bright red beans with two petals shining brightly in the sun.
Yang Xiao opened his mouth wide and was so surprised that he couldn't speak.
Dongfangze held Su Li's hand tightly again, glanced at everyone's faces, and laughed loudly: "How?"
Yang Xiao smacked his lips, "I didn't expect you to be able to do this. Well, I'll call you cruel. But... you haven't gotten Xiao Ali's hydrangea yet... Hehe, that's not considered a success."
"That's right." Lang Chang came over and said with a smile, "I have established the custom of the National Tongxin Festival. The man will give red beans and the woman will give hydrangea. If both parties get tokens, the marriage will be considered a certainty."
Dongfang Ze turned to look at Su Li and said firmly: "Su Su, you and I have gone through so much. In my eyes, the world is not as important as you. I said that no matter how the red beans are broken, they can't change that they belong to each other. Determination. Do you believe me?"
Su Li looked at him steadily, her eyes filled with determination to abandon everything, tenderness as deep as the ocean, and fragile uncertainty. Faced with the indifference of Emperor Ding and the deliberate attempts to make things difficult for him by Lang Chang and Yang Xiao, he could remain calm and deal with it as usual. But the subtle change in her expression made him feel uneasy. He was so afraid of losing her again that he couldn't bear even the slightest fluctuation.
Su Li's eyes became hot.
"I don't believe it!"
Emperor Ding's voice suddenly came, his eyes full of caution. He waved gently to Su Li: "Chang Le, come to me."
Su Li wanted to break free from Dongfang Ze's hand, but he held it tightly and couldn't bear to let go. Su Li smiled slightly and held his with her other hand, "Don't be anxious."
Dongfang Ze's heart moved and he finally let go of his hand.
Su Li walked to Emperor Ding and held his hand: "Father."
Emperor Ding sighed: "Chang Le, he once hurt you for the sake of imperial power. There is no guarantee that he will not repeat his same tricks in the future. My Chang Le... must be matched by a man who is dedicated to her! If Dongfangze can't do this, I I will never agree to you marrying him! Otherwise, if you make any mistakes in the future, I will die like your mother without resting in peace. Do you... understand? Changle? "
The death of her mother and concubine was an indelible pain in Su Li's heart. She took a deep breath to calm her inner sadness.
Dongfangze said in a deep voice: "I don't think there is any conflict between the country and the people I love. Since I can be the king of a country, I will also be a good husband to Su Su. In this life, Dongfangze will never be as long as Su Su. Will marry a second woman."
"What guarantee do you have?" Emperor Ding snorted coldly.
"I don't need to promise others, as long as Su Su believes in me, that's enough!" He spoke loudly and looked at Su Li firmly.
Su Li was also looking at him. His heart was as firm as a rock, and she already knew it clearly. She said slowly: "Father, I believe he can do it."
Emperor Ding stroked his beloved daughter's hair lovingly, and said helplessly: "Silly boy, the emperor's heart is unpredictable. I am also an emperor, and I know that the king of a country often cannot help himself. He said that he would not marry in this life. The second woman, my father asks you, what will he do if you have nothing to do in the future?"
Dongfang Ze shouted: Impossible!
Lang Chang suddenly said calmly: "Emperor Sheng once soaked in the March River for seven days, and the coldness penetrated into his bones. He is still taking medicine to maintain his health. No one can predict what will happen in the future. What if he really has no heirs as his father said, All the officials in the court will be urging you to choose a concubine every day. For the sake of the country, what should you do?"
Dongfang Ze clenched his hands tightly and looked very ugly. Lang Chang's words were clearly questioning his "ability". He suppressed the suffocation in his chest, gritted his teeth and replied: "Your Majesty, I will never let this happen without worrying about this matter!"
Yang Xiao laughed out loud and said happily: "Dongfangze, if you really have something wrong, don't hide it for the sake of face. Tell me as soon as possible and I will find a secret recipe for you, so that you won't have to face your ancestors in the future." Zong…”
Dongfang Ze's face was livid, and he shouted in a deep voice: "Yang Xiao! If I hadn't helped put down King Xiao's rebellion, would you still be able to secure the country of Bian?! Don't be ungrateful!"
Yang Xiao shouted: "Hey, you asked for a favor from me, I have repaid it a long time ago. I gave you the antidote to the Heartless Pill. Now we are half a catty to eight taels, and no one owes the other. What do you think? If you want to marry little Ah Li, you have to pass my test!"
Dongfangze said expressionlessly: "After the wedding in Bian Kingdom, Emperor Bian should have understood that Su Su only has me in her heart!"
Yang Xiao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "You have repeatedly said that the past is in the past. Who knows whether Ah Li will change his mind?! Right? Little Ah Li, you have to look forward as a human being! You can choose the red beans I have here!"
Su Li walked forward and glanced at the tray, "Do you really want me to choose?"
Yang Xiao came up to her and said with a smile: "Of course, which one do you like?"
"I want them all."
Yang Xiao was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, "Okay, okay, someone, please send these red beans to Princess Changle's palace immediately."
"No need." Su Li smiled, waved his sleeves, and all the lovesickness bracelets on the plate flew into the air.
Everyone exclaimed, Su Li's smile did not change, and with a flick of his fingers, the red beans scattered like jade beads and fell to the ground with a click. Su Li flipped the sleeves of her robe, pulled the beaded silk thread into her fingers, turned around and leaped up, her true energy surged in her palms. Wherever she went, the treetops rustled and young leaves danced. The silk threads between Su Li's fingers were like steel needles, twisting the leaves in series. Su Li flipped his wrist and fell down. There was already a beautiful leaf hydrangea in his hand.
Yang Xiao clapped his hands and laughed: "Wonderful! Using the branches and leaves as matchmakers, the hydrangeas formed by the marriage tree are unparalleled in the world!"
Su Li looked at Lang Chang with a smile: "Brother Emperor, whoever I give the hydrangea in my hand will be my rightful husband?"
Lang Chang took a step forward and said softly: "Have you really thought about it clearly?"
Su Li sighed: "Brother Huang, aren't you satisfied?"
"Whether I am satisfied or not is not important. What is important is whether he is sincere and whether my father is at ease!" Lang Chang looked at her steadily, still a little worried.
Dongfangze took a step forward, "Susu! Don't forget what you owed me just now."
Su Li smiled slightly and threw the hydrangea in her hand. The hydrangea made of branches and leaves drew an arc in the air and flew straight towards Dongfang Ze. When Yang Xiao saw this, he immediately rubbed his body and came to grab it. This time, Dongfang Ze didn't hesitate at all. He waved his sleeves and rolled the hydrangea into his arms.
His brows were filled with joy, and against the hydrangea in his palm, he looked even more handsome.
Yang Xiao stamped his feet and shouted: "Oh, you succeeded again!"
Dongfang Ze said loudly: "Su Su and I are in love. Although we have gone through many hardships, we finally stayed together. Now with the marriage tree as proof and the acacia bean as matchmaker, Su Su and I will stay together for life and never leave." ! If it violates the oath of the gods, I am afraid it will not end well. Please ask the Emperor Ding to make this marriage a success!"
Su Li's eyes locked on him tenderly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
Emperor Ding's eyes were gloomy and he said nothing.
Lang Chang suddenly smiled, "Emperor Sheng has obtained Changle's hydrangea. According to our country's customs, it seems useless for us to object to this marriage."
Dongfang Ze smiled and said: "Thank you very much, Your Highness the Crown Prince. In the future, Empress Su Su will invite the Crown Prince to our Sheng Kingdom as a guest."
Lang Chang smiled and said, "Okay. His Majesty Shenghuang is so sincere, and I am also quite touched. Although Shenghuang is not my father's favorite choice for the consort, but for the sake of Changle, you are able to follow the local customs and are willing to become the consort. I have a soft spot for it. In this way, I and my father naturally have no reason to object anymore."
"Bring-in-law?!"
Dongfang Ze was shocked when he heard this and looked at Su Li subconsciously.
Su Li immediately said: "Brother Emperor, he is the king of a country, how can he marry into his wife?"
Lang Chang said sternly: "Since Emperor Sheng wants to decide his life according to the customs of our country, how can this custom of marrying into the wife be changed? Once the marriage is established, even the parents and emperors have no right to interfere, otherwise they will be punished by the gods. Emperor Sheng !" He looked at him with a faint smile, indescribably amused, "Since you want to follow the customs of my country, you won't refuse to marry me, right?!"
Even if Dongfang Zetai Mountain collapsed in front of him, he was not afraid. At this moment, his expression changed and he was speechless. Thinking back to the time when Mo Yifan didn't dare to confess his feelings, it was just because his mother was afraid that he would marry his wife, and it was just for selfish reasons. Unexpectedly, it is such a custom to marry into a wife!
Su Li's heart was shocked and she couldn't help shouting: "Brother Emperor!"
Lang Chang looked at her steadily and said softly: "Don't Changle want to know, in his heart, who is more important, you or the power of the country?!"
Su Li was stunned and opened her mouth, but no words came out. Beautiful women from ancient times cannot escape the temptation of lust for power in their choices. How many men would give up everything for the woman they love, no matter the cost, for the sake of the world? !
"Hahaha, interesting, interesting..." Yang Xiao suddenly became energetic, jumped up, pointed at Dongfangze and laughed loudly, "So, if you want to marry Ah Li, don't you have to give up the throne and come to Dingguo to become your son-in-law? ?”
Su Li stared at him and frowned. Yang Xiao came over with a smile and said, "Little Ali, I don't mind getting married at all. As long as you are happy, what does it matter if I don't become the emperor?! Why don't you make another hydrangea and give it to me?"
Su Li smiled helplessly: "Don't make trouble!"
Dongfang Ze's heart sank to the bottom, and he raised his eyes to look at Lang Chang, only to see that he was smiling, as gentle and gentle as usual, looking like a humble gentleman, but there was a sharp light flashing in his eyes. This prince who looks as gentle as jade is actually very deep in the city. I am afraid that he has been plotted by this person from the first day he stepped into the territory of Dingguo. Together with Yang Xiao, they obstructed everything. They had already made up their minds and didn't want him to take Su Li away!
"The prince is so scheming." Dongfang Ze couldn't help but sneered, "I should have thought long ago that without the help of the prince, how could Yang Xiao alone control the commercial transactions in the capital... The prince has worked hard! It seems that this The customs seem to have been set for me alone."
Lang Chang's face darkened and he said: "Customs are customs, and the people of our country must abide by them. How can I alone decide it? Emperor Sheng has repeatedly said that marriages are decided according to customs, and we cannot object. In this case, please Emperor Sheng will fulfill his promise. Of course, if you regret it now, Emperor Sheng, for the sake of the good relationship between the two countries, I will not embarrass you with Emperor Sheng. Changle is beautiful, smart and talented, so he will not worry about recruiting a good consort. "
Yang Xiao immediately shouted: "Okay, okay, recruit me. For little Ah Li, I am willing to be your consort."
With that said, he stepped forward and took Su Li's hand, and shouted happily to Emperor Ding: "Your Majesty, Emperor Ding, I am willing to marry you, and I promise to make Changle happy every day from now on. A house full of children and grandchildren.”
Seeing his nonsense, Su Li couldn't help but feel angry and funny. She threw away his hand and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense."
Lang Chang smiled and said: "I think Emperor Bian's words are very sincere. He is also the king of a country, and he is not like some people who look forward and backward."
Su Li's face darkened, "Brother Emperor! How can this matter be a child's play?!"
Lang Chang looked at Su Li: "Of course not. It's just that Emperor Sheng has regrets now and easily settled on the marriage... "
"Who said I regret it?!" Dongfangze interrupted him coldly, "I, Dongze, are the only one in this world who can marry Su Li. No matter who it is, anyone who dares to stop me will never let go!"
Lang Chang also changed his expression, "If Emperor Sheng wants to rob him openly and forcefully, I will definitely accompany him to the end!"
Seeing that the two of them were speaking at odds and seemed to be turning against each other, Su Li became anxious and was about to persuade him when he heard Emperor Ding shout, "That's enough! Emperor Sheng, you came from afar to ask for your hand in marriage and you refused to respect my rules of Dingguo. Is that right?" What's the point? Changle is my princess, and she wants to marry you. As a father, I can't go against her wishes again and again. But if you can't get married, this marriage will definitely not be protected by the gods, so naturally it won't be possible. Count it!”
Dongfangze was shocked and took a step back involuntarily.
Yang Xiao immediately stepped forward and gave a solemn salute: "Your Majesty Dinghuang, when Biandu was about to be destroyed, Ah Li once asked me to leave everything behind and wander around the world with her to share the rest of my life. I have never said this. Forget." He turned to look at Su Li, his eyes focused and serious, as if she was still the only one in his young and passionate heart.
Su Li was shocked and speechless.
Yang Xiao smiled and said: "You asked me to leave everything behind, but I didn't do it. Now, I hope I have the chance to do it again. If I have to choose, I only want you."
Dongfangze's heart tightened, but he said coldly: "You knew she would not marry you, but you announced your abdication so easily. If these remarks were spread to Bian State, I wonder what the courtiers and people would think?"
Yang Xiao sneered, "How can I understand what is most important in my heart when I have worries about everything? I don't care what other people think. I only understand one thing. The vow I made to my beloved woman must be She makes it happen!”
The smile on Yang Xiao's lips was extremely mocking, and Dongfangze's chest was filled with anger, and he said coldly: "I will only make an oath for one person in this life, and I will never give up lightly, let alone Su Su!"
"Have your cake and eat it too, how can such a thing have the best of both worlds in this world?" Yang Xiao smiled even colder, "Since you keep saying that you can't give up on her, why can't you give up the throne now and stay in Dingguo? After all, she is with you In Dongfang Ze’s heart, it is far less important than the imperial power!”
Dongfang Ze's face was uncertain, but his eyes could not leave Su Li for a moment. He was waiting for her to give him an answer. It doesn't matter what the world thinks of him. Only the people in his heart can judge his life or death.
Su Li's clenched hands in her long sleeves were sweating a little. It had been a long time, but she still remembered that at the princess' husband selection banquet, Dongfang Ze's piece of paper "Qi Family Ruling the Country" clearly stated the man's aspirations and ambitions. And now, he has finally stepped onto the throne of God and has taken the first step to conquer the world! Should he just give up on the promise he made in front of the imperial concubine's mausoleum? Give up your lifelong ambition, have a romantic affair with the woman you love, sleep drunkenly in a foreign country, and end your life? No, that’s not Dongfang Ze.
Su Li sighed lowly, and was about to speak, but heard Emperor Ding stand up and say coldly: "Since you can't let go of the power and power, this marriage is over, and don't mention it again from now on. My Changle can only marry To the man who loves her the most in the world, since you are not her husband, please come back!"
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Dongfangze raised his head, looked at everyone, and said solemnly: "Does it mean that if I agree to abdicate, Emperor Ding will no longer obstruct this marriage?"
Su Li glanced at him in shock. At this moment, there was no pain, confusion, and doubt in his eyes, only clarity remained.
Lang Chang and Yang Xiao quickly looked at each other and asked in unison: "Are you really going to abdicate?"
Dongfangze walked straight to Emperor Ding and said in a deep voice: "Is it true that as long as I announce my abdication, no one can stop this marriage?"
Emperor Ding's eyes flashed and he nodded: "Not bad!"
"Okay! Bring a pen and paper!" Dongfang Ze responded loudly, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.
"Your Majesty!" Sheng Qin was shocked and turned pale. He threw himself in front of Dongfang Ze and tried to persuade him: "Your Majesty, think twice! I know that your Majesty has deep love for the princess, but abdication is a matter of great importance and must not be hasty!"
Dongfangze shouted in a deep voice: "Back off! I have my own opinion!"
Yang Xiao immediately took a pen and paper, spread it on the table, and shouted: "That's right, your master is going to abdicate. What are you talking about? Come on, I'll wait for you with my pen and ink. Dongfangze, look how good I am to you!"
Dongfangze ignored him and took the pen. Su Li's heart skipped a beat and she stepped forward to grab his hand and looked at him intently: "Ze..."
Dongfang Ze said with a faint smile: "Why, you and I want to stay together for the rest of our lives, so why is Su Su so worried?"
Lang Chang stepped forward and grabbed Su Li, "Emperor Sheng has made up his mind and no one can change it. The emperor's sister should be happy."
Su Li hesitated and backed away, her doubts became more serious, but because Emperor Ding was in front of her, she had to restrain herself.
Dongfangze wrote quickly with his pen, and the edict was written in one stroke. He threw away the writing brush and handed the edict to Sheng Qin: "Proclaim the edict."
Sheng Qin's face was as pale as paper, holding back tears, he took the edict and read it out.
"It is God's destiny, the emperor said. Since I came to the throne, the world has been at peace, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. In ancient times, there were beautiful stories about choosing the virtuous, and Yao and Shun abdication. I am willing to imitate the ancient sages and give way to the wise king. Today, there is a daughter Su Li, who has both virtue and talent, and is the best in the world. Wushuang, from now on succeeds to the throne of the Sheng Kingdom, spreads its branches and leaves for our Dasheng, and unifies the world."
After the edict was announced, everyone was dumbfounded and stared at Dongfang Ze. The temple was so quiet that no sound could be heard.
Yang Xiao opened his mouth wide, as if he couldn't believe what he heard. He pointed at Dongfang Ze and then at Su Li: "You want to pass the position... to Ah Li?!"
Dongfangze snorted coldly, raised his eyebrows lightly, and said calmly: "Why not? Previously, as long as I announced my abdication, Emperor Ding agreed to this marriage. Now that the edict has been issued, Su Su has succeeded to the throne, and she is the head of our Sheng Kingdom. , you should immediately leave for the palace and succeed to the throne as emperor."
Lang Chang sighed after a long while: "Okay, what a Dongfangze!"
Emperor Ding was shocked and said: "Dongfangze! The throne is not a trivial matter! Do you really want to pass the throne to Changle?!"
Dongfangze smiled and said: "The edict has been issued, how can it be child's play? Emperor Ding need not doubt, from today on, Su Su will be the emperor of our Sheng Kingdom."
He slowly walked up to Su Li, held her hand, and whispered in her ear: "Your Majesty, from now on, you will never have any reason to leave me."
Su Li's heart trembled, and she raised her eyes and looked at Dongfang Ze with a smile, "Are you so relieved? Aren't you afraid that if I have a different intention, I will plunge Shengguo into dire straits in the future?"
"No." Dongfangze laughed softly, "The emperor I chose is not an ordinary woman, and she has never disappointed me. Besides, I will always be with you and help you loyally, so what else do you have to worry about?"
Su Li's eyes were hot: "You, believe me like this?"
Dongfangze hugged her into his arms: "I can disbelieve anyone in the world, but you. Even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, I can't let you go."
Su Li burst into tears and hugged him tightly.
Lang Chang looked at Emperor Ding: "Father, are you relieved?"
Emperor Ding looked up to the sky and sighed: "It's destiny, how can I go against it? Prepare for their marriage."
Lang Chang smiled and said: "My son, I obey the order."
"Put the driver back to the palace."
The group of people hurriedly saw Emperor Ding off. Lang Chang walked up to Dongfang Ze and looked at him seriously: "Chang Le is the most important person in my heart. If you fail her in the future..."
"Don't worry!" Dongfang Ze smiled, "I won't give you the chance to come to settle accounts with me."
Su Li chuckled, and Lang Chang shook his head helplessly, "I hope so." He patted Su Li's back gently, "Remember this will always be your home."
Su Li said with emotion: "Thank you, Brother Huang. Su Li has this family, which is the happiest thing in his life. I dare not or forget it."
"Come back and see more when you have time." Lang Chang smiled and left.
Yang Xiao pursed his lips, "Oh, I have no hope again."
Su Li couldn't help but laugh and said, "You haven't had enough fun yet?!"
Yang Xiao said happily: "Little Ali, I made you the emperor, this is the first credit, right?! You want to invite me to a wedding banquet for the wedding!"
Before he finished speaking, the fiery red figure flashed and disappeared outside the temple.
Su Li sighed softly, Dongfangze caressed her face and kissed her gently on the lips, "Your Majesty, how about we get married tonight? Don't let down this beautiful moment!"
Su Li pushed him, "It's so awkward, don't call me that!"
He raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you think the edict I issued is just for fun?"
"I don't care, I don't want to be an emperor!"
"Okay, okay, you don't care about me. Let's do it this way. Let's have the bridal chamber tonight and the wedding tomorrow... I can consider temporarily taking over the position of emperor for you..."
"Fuck you!" Su Li smiled and pushed him away, but he held her hand again reluctantly, "Do you still remember one night when we were watching the stars on the roof of the Forbidden Palace?"
Su Li was startled, "Do you remember?"
"How could I forget?" Dongfangze looked at her deeply, "Do you want to see it again?"
Su Li was stunned: "Now? In broad daylight..."
Dongfangze took her waist, jumped up onto the branch. The branches are lush and leafy, so tall that you can see the sky from above, and you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Dingdu from below. Su Li couldn't help but exclaimed: "So beautiful!"
He took her into his arms and caressed her cheek, "It's a beautiful time, but why?"
Su Li chuckled, "Where are the stars?"
"If you want stars, I will definitely give them to you." He kissed her gently on the lips.
Su Li held back her laughter and tilted her head, "Where is it?"
"Shh..." He lowered his head, put one hand on the back of her head, and deepened the kiss. She closed her eyes slightly, responding to his affection.
Night gradually falls, and the sky is filled with stars.
The sun, moon and stars are immortal, and true love in the world will last forever.