697 Majestic Wedding (1/2)
After a full three days, Ling Tian and the gang finally managed to settle all the remnant political affairs that were left behind by the previous two emperors.
Following that, it was time for Ling Tian to be anxious. Anxious about what? Having a son! With a son, there would be hope for him to abandon his present bitter life!
However, it wasn't that simple for him to have a son. First, he would have to prepare for marriage. As such, another wave of excitement was sent forth. This time, they would have to make ample preparations for the wedding. With Ling Tian's ascension to the throne being settled in a rush, they would definitely not rush through Ling Tian's wedding this time.
The date of the wedding was set for half a year later on the fifth day of the ninth month.
After setting the date, most of the ladies went back to their own houses. Since the Heavenly Wind Continent was too far, Shui QianRou decided to stay in the Shui Family Courtyard located in Sky Bearing. The Xiao Family that just arrived at Sky Bearing fetched Xiao YanXue away, and the Ling Family fetched three back at the same time, Ling Chen, Li Xue, and Princess JiaoYue.
Mmm, they prepared a dowry from their own house before sending it over to their own son...
As for Yu BingYan, the extremely busy Yu ManLou sent Yu ManTian to fetch her back.
At the same time, Ling Tian announced to the world that Ling Jian would be conferred with the t.i.tle of Divine Sword Duke! At the same time, he appointed Xiao YouHan to be married to Ling Jian and the date of the wedding was to be set on the same day as Ling Tian's wedding!
Because of this, the court argued for half a day saying that it did not adhere to the proper rules. A few dozen important ministers had even knelt down and refused to get up, pleading to Ling Tian to retract his orders.
Helpless, Ling Tian could only set Ling Jian's wedding to the nineteenth of the ninth month!
The entire Divine Prefecture Empire broke out into a wave of celebration. With all the taxes in the empire being waived, the agriculture department expanded rapidly and prosperity could be seen in a short few months.
After the army of the Divine Prefecture Empire reorganized themselves, they began marching towards the north-west endlessly.
The battle to determine the ruler of the continent would be determined in the north-west!
The Ling and Yu Family which were about to be joint in marriage will break out in battle eventually!
The entire world was looking forward to it!
After this battle, regardless of who the victor was, the entire world would welcome a period of peace! If the Divine Prefecture Empire of the Ling Family achieves victory, this peace may last for a couple of decades of even centuries...
Half a year has pa.s.sed by in a flas.h.!.+
The Yu Family.
Yu ManTang had returned victorious from his previous expedition to the Moon Deity Empire. The Moon Deity Empire without the Lei Family guarding it was like a tiger without its teeth. It wasn't able to put up the slightest bit of resistance in the face of the ferocious attack of the Yu Family and there was no longer a Moon Deity Empire in the world. They were absorbed into the Divine Jade Empire and the Moon Deity Empire had become a part of history.
However, not a trace of joy could be seen on the face of Yu ManTang who had returned with a victory. The officers who were familiar with him all knew that Yu ManTang's face had always been gloomy since the day he led his troops out from Bright Jade City. Even when he led the troops to victory and the entire army celebrated, the look on their marshal's face never changed.
It was as though his heart was always burdened with a mountain of troubles which could not be solved!
In truth, ever since Yu ManTang returned from Heavenly Wind, he had always been filled with troubles.
Only when he returned to Bright Jade City, met his daughter again and find out about his daughter's wedding could a trace of a smile be seen on his gloomy face. After knowing about this, Yu ManTang immediately went to find Yu ManLou.
”Big brother, I don't wish for any accidents to happen during BingYan's wedding.” After seeing Yu ManLou, this was the first sentence that he said. His expression was calm but his tone was resolute, ”This is the most important matter to BingYan and also something that she has dreamed of for a long time. I hope that she will be able to be married out happily without any accidents.”
Yu ManLou who was busy in front of his desk paused for a moment before lifting his head up with a cold gaze, ”BingYan is my beloved niece and her wedding would naturally be a joyous occasion. I also hope that there won't be any accidents during her wedding. I wonder what Second Brother means by your words? I hope to hear some clarification!”
Yu ManTang snorted coldly and looked outside the window. A short while later, he said slowly, ”The four elders of the Star Picking Tower are dead. I killed them!” He then left the imperial study without saying another word or turning back.
Yu ManLou snorted coldly and his sharp gaze became sinister. With a crisp 'pa' sound, the brush in his hand was shattered into pieces.
The First Elder appeared behind him without a sound. ”Your Majesty.”
Yu ManLou stood up and placed his hands behind his back. Without saying a word, Yu ManLou's gaze swept past the First Elder and he walked to the window.
”The four brothers were killed by Second Master,” the First Elder stammered, ”furthermore, both Second and Third Master led their men to the Star Picking Tower personally... I'm afraid...”
Yu ManLou looked out the window expressionlessly for a long while before letting out a long breath, ”Forget it!” Turning around, he said calmly, ”Give my order to prepare for Princess Bright Jade's wedding. This is the first marriage of a princess from our empire and the dowry must be well prepared. Do not do anything else and no one is to interfere with this matter!”
”Yes.” The First Elder bowed before walking out.
Yu ManLou stood in front of the window without moving. His majestic figure suddenly seemed a little lonely and desolate at this moment.