Chapter 49: You Have a Lover Outside

After explaining the entire situation to the Song family, the matriarch of the Song household was both angry and upset, fiercely reprimanding Song Qiao. However, she dared not stand idly by; allowing the truth about the bride substitution to slip out could bring deadly disaster upon the Song family. She had no choice but to send a message to Mu Yi, requesting that Song Qiao be kept by her side for a conversation.

It wasn’t until the lamps were lit that the royal procession arrived.

Song Qiao redressed herself, donned a veil, and then returned to Mu Yi’s side, joining him...

Jin Qian consumed the remaining Dragon Tooth Sword Rice. Seizing the surge of energy within, he immediately plunged into cultivation. Not only did his realm advance closer to the pinnacle of Dao fusion, but he also mastered several secret techniques left behind by the Purple Vein Sword Hero.

“What’s wrong? Don’t we look good in cheongsams?” Sylvia and Charlotte asked Song Jie simultaneously.

Faced with such silence, the grand celebration planned afterward could not proceed. The abrupt speech ended unexpectedly amidst the heavy quiet.

He was no stranger to this state; during his cultivation of the Weiyang Sword Scripture, his spirit had once wandered a few hundred feet from his body. But now, it soared directly into the ninth heaven, traveling thousands of miles in spirit.

It turned out that the emperor had entered in such haste earlier that Qingmei, flustered while doing her hair, let a stray lock fall, brushing against Tang Fei’s ear.

At that moment, Xu Beiyou, who had walked quite a distance ahead, hesitated and stopped.

Catching the weather keywords, the AR-1’s screen displayed a pale blue frame on the right side, recording the weather changes over the past week and offering clothing and travel suggestions.

“By this logic, doesn’t that mean we are bound to win this battle?” The young knight could not hide the joy on his face.

If Han Lang won, even if Lotus Village later fell, Manli Manor could avoid great risks, merely sending some people away. Moreover, as long as Han Lang lived, he would surely grow alongside Manshan. When he returned, Manli Manor would soar as well.

Zhou Xiaoxiao wanted to go out and play with me. I couldn’t refuse, so I just let her be. After all, she was lively, adorable, and beautiful—quite pleasant to have around.

At some point, the stool I had been sitting on had been overturned, and Zhou Xiaoxiao was lying on top of me. Her face was pale, lips somewhat dry. When she saw my eyes open, she asked, “Zhang Cheng, you’re awake?”

It was no surprise at all; everyone had stayed up until midnight yesterday, so sleeping this late was normal.

Her only worry was how to comfort Grandpa and the others if they stayed too long inside the secret realm.

Linglong only had the two jin of Centenarian Incense that Shi Yurou had given her the first time she visited the Shi family.

The inspections in Chiyan City were stricter than elsewhere. Not only did they check identity badges, but they also interrogated travelers carefully before allowing passage.

Li Mu’s powerful spiritual sense had scanned the floating purple star chart overhead multiple times. Though the ancient-looking purple star chart seemed mysterious and contained a faint aura of sacred power, this slight sacred aura did not make it a genuine sacred artifact.

Liu Bei was a great leader, having trained his subordinates into generals capable of commanding forces independently. Cao Cao was different—whenever there was a campaign, he personally led the army, taking the lead in battle. His generals were generally inferior to Liu Bei’s.

“Good disciple, it’s worth the master’s affection for you. Even after marriage, you haven’t forgotten your master.” A gentle laugh floated through, refreshing everyone like a spring breeze. Then, a peerless beauty appeared, taking the Blue Enchantress’s hand and walking aside.

“Fine.” In response to Iron Mask’s sternness, Shadow gave him a chilling glance, then abruptly turned, heading toward the Qin Shi Huang who was already frowning and descending the high platform, intent on leaving.

Ouyang Yi understood her troubles and knew the prime minister wanted to have them replaced, but she insisted on staying.

Once they finally entered the palace, the tense Iron Mask and Shadow began to relax.