Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 497 The Big Wedding

Xiao Linfeng looked at her in a daze. The girl had beautiful eyebrows and a pair of phoenix eyes that were charming and sparkling. Even without makeup, she was still stunningly beautiful.

"I……"

He opened his mouth, hesitated for a while, and swallowed the words back.

He took out a brocade box and said, "This is my gift to you. It is a treasure of the Jin Dynasty royal family. It is said to be good for health. Please ask the imperial physician to check if it is safe."

It is a piece of snow-white warm jade, warm all over and warm to the touch.

Ning Zhiwei lowered his eyes and smiled slightly, "Thank you."

Silence, still silence.

Ning Zhiwei sighed silently and took the initiative to break the silence, "What do you think about the future?"

Xiao Linfeng smiled and said, "I'll follow your instructions."

Ning Zhiwei pondered for a moment, "According to the agreement, Ning Ba will lead his troops away and no longer ask about the affairs of the Jin Kingdom. The old Jin Kingdom has considerable power and is hovering near the capital. Half of the territory is occupied by major families and has been divided into pieces. If we want to achieve unification, we have to send a strong general over there."

Someone has to clean up the mess of the Jin Dynasty. With Ning Ba's withdrawal, the power vacuum has to be filled quickly.

"I want you to go, but if you want to rest for a while..."

It will take several years to complete this.

Xiao Linfeng took the initiative to interrupt her and said, "I'll go, I spent a lot of effort to conquer the Kingdom of Jin, and I have to see it through to the end."

Since he was willing, Ning Zhiwei would naturally help him. "If you can completely conquer the Kingdom of Jin and completely integrate it into Dayong, I will make you a king."

A man who has achieved unprecedented feat of destroying a nation is worthy of the title of a king. This is the greatest compliment for a man.

Xiao Linfeng showed no joy, staring at her blankly, "It doesn't matter whether I am crowned king or not. What matters is that I can expand your territory and leave your name in the history of Dayong."

Ning Zhiwei couldn't possibly be unaware of his thoughts, and she felt a little complicated. "Okay, there must be a place for you in the Heroes' Pavilion."

They both fell silent. After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Linfeng closed his eyes. She was such a smart person and knew everything.

He stood up and saluted, "I will take my leave, your Excellency."

He bowed and left. A clear voice came from behind him, "Xiao Linfeng, take care."

Xiao Linfeng paused, feeling confused.

He walked out of Qianming Palace in a trance, tripped over something and leaned forward.

The former commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a man with great martial arts skills, would actually fall down while walking. If this were spread out, who would believe it?

A big hand reached out and pulled him, "Master Xiao, please watch the road when you walk."

It was Rong Jing. He had a smile on his face and looked very happy. It was obvious on his face that he was very happy.

Xiao Linfeng looked depressed, "Why are you here?"

Rong Jing stood outside the gate of Qianming Palace and did not go in. This was not in line with his character. He wanted to stick to the emperor all the time and not allow anyone else to get close.

Rong Jing glared at the other person unhappily, "What does it have to do with you?"

Xiao Linfeng felt bitter in his heart, "Master Rong, have a drink with me."

Rong Jing raised his eyebrows, a little surprised, but he didn't say anything and took the person to the Yangxin Palace where he lived.

From then on, this was the place where government affairs were handled, and Qianming Palace became the couple's bedroom.

This was Xiao Linfeng's first time here. He took a quick look and found that the courtyard had three entrances and was quite large.

Rong Jing called the palace servants to serve wine and food and fill Xiao Linfeng's glass.

The two drank and chatted about this and that, but they never mentioned the person they were most concerned about.

Xiao Linfeng drank glass after glass of wine as if he were drinking water. He did not seem drunk at all, but his eyes were surprisingly bright.

Rong Jing took a sip of wine and couldn't help but say, "You've traveled all over the country and seen so many beauties, but there's no one you like? Can't you just settle for it?"

He really wanted to pick a few women for this guy himself.

Xiao Linfeng smiled bitterly, thinking that one should not meet someone too amazing when one is young.

He is not someone who is willing to compromise.

"What about you?"

Rong Jing said openly, "From the vast expanse of water, I only take a sip. For me, meeting her is already a great fortune."

"Being able to marry her is the greatest luck of my life."

Looking at the happy smile on his face, Xiao Linfeng felt blinded. "You know what? I'm really jealous of you. Why not me?"

Rong Jing and Xiao Linfeng have known each other for many years and know each other very well.

In fact, Rong Jing didn't hate him. On the contrary, he admired him. As long as he didn't compete with him for Ning Zhiwei, everything would be fine. "This is called fate."

"I think a man should expand territory, build achievements, and go down in history, instead of spending all his time in love affairs."

What kind of nonsense is this? Xiao Linfeng snorted coldly, "Why don't you go?"

Rong Jing said with a smile, "I want to have a baby!"

Xiao Linfeng: ...

"Go away." He admitted that he was jealous.

"This is my bedroom!"

On the wedding day, Ning Zhiwei was woken up early, got up and dressed up, fiddling with it for a long time.

All officials brought their families to the palace early to pay their respects. The ceremonial guards were in place, colorful flags fluttered, and music played. The atmosphere was lively and festive.

The empress's wedding has several more procedures than ordinary people's wedding and is more complicated.

The official imperial edict to enthrone the emperor was read out in public, and after the emperor received the imperial edict, his status was determined.

Welcoming, wedding ceremony, audience, imperial edict, celebration and banquet, every process is solemn and full of ritual. Note (1)

During the wedding ceremony, the Minister of Rites was the presiding officer and all officials watched the ceremony.

Ning Zhiwei was wearing a phoenix coronet and a bridal robe, but no red veil. She was so beautiful that people dared not look directly at her.

Rong Jing was dressed in red, which made him look extraordinarily handsome and elegant.

The two of them standing side by side look like a match made in heaven, a feast for the eyes.

The host shouted, "Bow to heaven and earth."

"Two thanks to the high hall."

The two of them were worshiping the spirit tablet of General Ning. In Ning Zhiwei's heart, this was her closest relative and elder.

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

Rong Jing bowed and saluted, his heart filled with joy, and somehow his eyes felt hot.

He had finally waited for this day, and he finally married his beloved girl.

Looking at his slightly red eyes, Ning Zhiwei felt warm in her heart.

"Perform the wedding ceremony."

The palace maid brought two glasses of wine. The two men picked up the glasses, entwined their hands and drank the wine. They looked into each other's eyes, deep affection flowing in them, and everything was self-evident.

After drinking the wedding wine, the wedding is officially completed.

Ning Zhiwei changed out of her wedding dress and put on the emperor's crown and robes to accept congratulations from all officials.

All civil and military officials knelt on the ground and performed the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

Looking at countless people crawling and falling, Ning Zhiwei felt a sense of pride in her heart. This was her world.

"I am getting married and I will issue a general amnesty for the whole world, except for corrupt officials and those convicted of serious crimes."

"Yes."

Ning Ba stood in the crowd and watched his sister's grand wedding. He felt happy and sad at the same time. In the past, all his brothers had agreed to attend his sister's wedding together, but now he was the only one there.

Strange, didn't Brother Qi say he would arrive on time? Why hasn't he come back yet?

He turned his head and saw Xiao Linfeng with an expressionless face. He was silent for a moment. The most frustrated person was here.

In the evening, there was a celebratory banquet, and officials above the fourth rank attended with their families.

Ning Zhiwei was thinking about his seventh brother when the Royal Guard came and reported, "Your Majesty, the seventh young master Ning is back."

It’s so late, could something have happened?