The next morning, Lu Yao drove Li Pei to the Clan Affairs Bureau.
Along the way, the streets were still bustling with traffic; the events at the Longevity Banquet hadn't affected the common people much. At most, they would point towards the direction of the Imperial City and whisper among themselves.
The two of them even deliberately passed by the Izumo Embassy. The drones hovering 3 kiloters above their heads were so hard to spot that even Lu Yao had to concentrate to see them, and it was easy to mistake them for birds.
"Sooner or later this thing will leave the city, and he will definitely seek revenge for the public humiliation by . Then I'll use the second cruise missile to send him off~"
While admiring the street views of the Otherworld Imperial City, Lu Yao thought to himself at random.
Sitting in the back, Li Pei's cheeks were flushed with a nervous yet expectant look.
Soon, the car stopped at a governnt office facing south, with the words "Clan Affairs Bureau" inscribed on the gate, the very institution managing the royal family's affairs.
The building was quite tranquil. The doorkeeper clearly recognized Li Pei and seed about to co forward to greet her, but then thought better of it, stopped, and pretended to see nothing.
Li Pei, unsurprised, went straight with Lu Yao to et the head official of the Clan Affairs Bureau—the "Director of Clan Affairs."
But just as they reached the corridor, they were t by several young won waiting there. Upon seeing Li Pei, they all covered their mouths and laughed; their eyes brightened when they saw Lu Yao!
A woman adorned with silver jewellery stepped forward and curtsied, saying sweetly, "Young Master Lu, greetings. For matters of a lifeti, you might want to think more carefully. I am Li Rui, my father is Prince Li."
Several other won followed suit, coming forward to curtsy and introduce themselves one by one.
These were all Commandery Princesses, daughters of the current dynasty's influential princes, and they themselves had no lack of strength—the weakest among them was also in the Marrow-Cleansing Realm.
Most importantly, they were all stunning beauties! In terms of looks alone, each one was no less than Li Pei.
But Lu Yao didn't just look at faces when assessing people; he also greatly valued——————character!
Of course, the figure was also very important.
Surrounded by a group of gorgeous Royal Ladies, Li Pei, whose family had fallen from grace, felt imnse pressure and instinctively grabbed Lu Yao's arm, seeking support.
The man before her didn't disappoint her; he actively wrapped his arm around her waist.
With cool yet polite smiles, they completely ignored the won blocking their way and headed straight to the "Director of Clan Affairs" to register.
But the "Director of Clan Affairs" was nowhere to be seen, and instead, a minor official known as the "Scripture" received them.
After registering, the minor official squeezed out a phrase with a cold expression, "This... just so you're aware, your title as Princess Yongping has been... revoked."
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Li Pei was struck like by lightning: "My title revoked!? When did this happen?"
"The ssage ca from the palace just this morning."
Li Pei turned pale, imdiately realizing what had happened: "The Empress Dowager's retaliation!"
At the Longevity Banquet, Yu Yani had been very active. Given the Empress Dowager's character of holding grudges, she would definitely take action. This was just the beginning; once she recovered from her injuries, she would surely have more tricks up her sleeve.
Li Pei looked at Lu Yao with a wry smile: "Now that I'm thoroughly hated by the Empress Dowager... do you still want to marry ?"
Lu Yao replied succinctly and forcefully, "Of course I'll marry you!"
Without further ado, he led Li Pei back ho by car, and they entered their bridal chamber~
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"You don't need to worry too much; the Empress Dowager probably won't have ti to deal with you."
After getting into the car, Lu Yao handed Li Pei a stack of newspapers. The headline on the front page read—
[The Great Grandmaster Rushes Back to the Imperial City, Discussions on Restoring Governance]The high officials in the dynasty were already discussing letting Emperor Yong'an take control of the governnt, with insinuations of sending the Empress Dowager to retire in the Grand Ancestral Temple.
The headline of the second paper boldly stated—
[Demon Empress Reveals True Form, Public in Panic. Wudang Sect and Fahua Temple Issue Hero Invitations, Calling for Martial Artists to Unite and Exorcise Demons]
This audacious newspaper, operated by the Izumo People, aid at stirring internal conflicts within the Shun Dynasty.
However, it also reflected that both the officials and the public harbored deep suspicions of the Empress Dowager.
After revealing her Heavenly Demon Form, she openly declared herself as a sociopathic individual afflicted with anti-social personality disorder.
If the Empress Dowager were not so powerful, she would have been exorcised and expelled already. And there were still plenty of tactics waiting for her!
Upon reading the papers, Li Pei sighed in relief but still felt sowhat downcast.
Imdiately, Lu Yao said, "It's fine not to be a Commandery Princess; one day, I'll make you an Empress~"
Li Pei chuckled, "An Empress, huh? As if you could."
"Don't disbelieve . If our whole family reaches the Golden Body Realm, why couldn't I elevate you to the Dragon Throne!"
"You just know how to make happy~," Li Pei thought it was her husband joking. But then she considered that if she truly had a bunch of Golden Body Realm supporters, becoming the Emperor might not be so difficult after all.
However, having a family all in the Golden Body Realm was too fanciful, and she didn't take it to heart.
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The closer she got to ho, the redder Li Pei's face beca, and her long, nervous legs rubbed against each other incessantly.
When they arrived ho, Yu Yani, Liao Ya, and Liao Qe were already waiting.
Given the current situation at Li Pei's ho, although a grand ceremony was not possible, a simple ritual was still necessary.
Lu Yao and Li Pei together offered tea to Yu Yani. Yu Yani took it and drank it all in one gulp, which was taken as paying respect to an elder.
Then Li Pei and Liao Qe exchanged courtesies, with Li Pei taking the lead to call out, "Sister Liao~"
Liao Qe sweetly acknowledged, responding, "Little sister."
With this exchange, their relationship was formally acknowledged.
Finally, Li Pei and Lu Yao bowed to each other, their eyes filled with affection, as she said in a tender voice,
"Joyful is this day of the betrothal, where a good match is sealed. My husband and I shall respect each other as guests, forever sharing conjugal happiness; we shall aid each other with genuine devotion and pledge our vow as mandarin ducks, let this certify!"
Yu Yani, looking at her lovely and beautiful disciple, felt a world's worth of pity. Such a humble "celebration" was like that of the poor marrying off.
[Thankfully, the groom she found is truly remarkable]
Yu Yani's satisfaction with Young Master Lu grew as she watched them, and their joyous union was indeed a wonderful matter.
After that, the inevitable ca.
Li Pei felt incredibly sweet inside, her eyes curving into smiles while pressing her lips together, making the tear mole at the corner of her eye appear especially alluring.
This indeed was—eyes half-closed like amber, lips like a cherry just touched.
But thinking of what ca next, Li Pei felt a little uneasy.
Blushing, she said sowhat nervously, "My lord, I am a bit different from ordinary people, I hope you won't scorn ..."
"Ha, how could I?"
"Then let's turn off the lights."
"Alright, as you wish."
In reality, this act was unnecessary, as both could see in dim light, making no difference with or without the lamp.
Lu Yao thought his wife was just overly nervous on their wedding night, and didn't take much notice.
But after they had drunk their bridal cup and begun to undress, he realized he had hit the jackpot!
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At that mont, Liao Ya and Liao Qe took out all of the Golden Elixir Brew they had brought, determined to drink until they were completely drunk!
Liao Qe was the first to raise a jar and tilt her head back to drink to the moon.
Liao Ya said, "You should drink less, don't ss things up."
"Sister, I feel so bitter; it's like soone took away a toy I loved."
"Good things should be shared, what's wrong with lending them out for others to play with?"
"Ah!? What did you say!?" Liao Qe put down the jar, looking shocked.
"Nothing much," Liao Ya said calmly. "I an, Sister Li Pei is both talented and beautiful, and has a sense of justice. There's nothing wrong with her coming into the family."
"Oh," Liao Qe nodded and responded, "She once saved , so I'm naturally pleased, but it's hard not to feel conflicted. Co on~ drink with sister~"
For so reason, Liao Ya, thinking about her junior brother in the bridal chamber, suddenly felt lancholic. So, she took a big gulp from the jar. The spicy brew turned into a ball of heat that traveled from her stomach to all limbs.
The two won took turns drinking, not stopping until familiar sounds reached their ears.
"It's started! It's started! Sister Li Pei sounds very panicky."
Liao Qe could tell the situation just by listening, and, having drunk a lot, she beca even more unrestrained,
"Oh my, that sound must be her legs being lifted!"
"..."
"Oh no, she's becoming delirious."
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