Autumn in the South.

It was already close to noon.

The mansion of the husband's family was filled with guests, waiting for Ying Wuji to bring his new bride back and have a feast after the ceremony.

At this time, the only person still waiting at the door was Hua Chao.

She stood in the crowd, looking towards the end of the street.

She wanted to see the appearance of Wuji's new bride as soon as possible.

After a while, with the sound of horse hooves, the street corner became lively.

She instinctively tiptoed and looked over.

There were many people at the street corner, but they couldn't block the Wu Ling spirit's mane. On top of the tall horse, she saw Wuji, whom she had dreamed of all night, and the beauty in his arms.

Princess Yuanyang.

She truly lived up to being the daughter of King Li and the queen.

She was indeed beautiful!

Hua Chao couldn't help but exclaim. In fact, Zhao Ji was already a rare handsome man, and the beauty of the queen when she was young was known throughout the country. She had some expectations for Wuji's wife's appearance.

So now, she thought she was beautiful, but she didn't feel particularly amazed.

There was even a feeling of "I can do it too".

It wasn't because she was confident that her appearance could surpass hers.

But...

Although Princess Yuanyang was smiling, she didn't seem to enjoy her husband's embrace very much. Her body was stiff, and she didn't want to completely lean against Wuji's chest.

Hua Chao felt a little resentful.

Because true love shouldn't be like this!

So this is the cruelty of a political marriage.

A wife can even not love her husband.

But why doesn't this princess love Wuji?

She looked at Wuji's face and found that he was smiling happily.

He acted really well.

But the better he acted.

The more she felt sorry for her Wuji.

Lost in thought.

The Wu Ling spirit's mane had already stopped at the door, and Wuji was the first to jump off the horse. Then, he carried his new bride down. The newlyweds, with smiles on their faces, entered the mansion.

Wu Dan followed behind and caught a glimpse of the lost Hua Chao in the crowd. He reached out and waved in front of her, "Miss Hua Chao, what are you standing there for? The newlyweds are about to perform the ceremony!"

"Oh, oh..."

Hua Chao snapped out of her daze and quickly lifted her skirt, hurrying to catch up.

When she stepped through the gate, she heard a sentence:

"The bride has arrived."

She lowered her head and glanced at herself. She was wearing a cotton dress, so it wasn't meant for her.

Bowing to the heavens and the earth.

Bowing to the parents.

Bowing to each other as husband and wife.

The ceremony proceeded step by step without any mistakes. Every action and every smile from the newlyweds were harmonious.

But in Hua Chao's mind, the image of the bride's stiff body being embraced by the groom on the back of the Wu Ling spirit's mane couldn't be erased.

She wanted to go up and question the bride, whether she would wholeheartedly love her husband.

But this wedding was won by Ying Wuji using all his abilities.

Who am I to...

So.

The bride smiled.

She smiled too.

The guests smiled.

She followed suit.

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Like a leaf drifting with the current, she didn't dare to make any rash moves, afraid that her actions would hinder the natural flow of this wave, even though it wouldn't...

"Hoo..."

"Hoo..."

"Hoo..."

It seemed that attending the ceremony consumed a lot of her energy.

When the guests were eating, she leaned on the table with her arms, covering her face, trying to block the chaotic and rapid breathing.

Until a voice sounded in her ear.

"Sister Hua Chao, are you okay?"

"Ah? I'm fine!"

Hua Chao quickly stood up, took the wine handed to her by Ying Wuji, and glanced at the beautiful bride with a smile, "The bride is very beautiful!"

After speaking, she drank it all in one gulp.

Ying Wuji was a little worried, "Sister Hua Chao?"

Hua Chao forced a smile, "Don't worry! I'm really fine. You should go and toast others!"

"Alright!"

Ying Wuji sighed inwardly and had no choice but to take Zhao Ning to toast at another table.

Hua Chao's reaction at the wedding was more intense than he had imagined, and he didn't know how to calm her down.

Difficult to handle.

This demonic seed, why is it so difficult to handle?

These disciples of mine.

Forget it!

The banquet was lively, and all the important figures in Jiangcheng attended.

But this kind of liveliness was the most false and fleeting.

The guests quickly dispersed, leaving only some young people who truly wanted to ignite the atmosphere.

"Let's go!"

Luo Yan stood up and subconsciously glanced in Hua Chao's direction. Seeing his lost daughter, his heart felt heavy like a stone.

He wanted to solve this problem, but he also knew that as long as he approached within three zhang of Hua Chao, he would inevitably be met with her distant and cold expression.

So, he repeated, "Sanlang, let's go!"Luo Ming turned around and helplessly said, "Dad, I've already taken a few steps, why are you still standing there?"

Luo Yan: "..."

He quickly took a few steps forward and gave Luo Ming a big slap on the back of his head. "You've learned to talk back now?"

Luo Ming: "..."

He scratched his head awkwardly. "I think my sister is really pitiful! Dad, can't we help her?"

Luo Yan sighed deeply, struggling and in pain. "If Ying Wuji was marrying another princess, I could still be of some help! But..."

Luo Ming was puzzled. "Dad! Is this Original Yang Princess in a special position?"

He was genuinely curious.

After all, all the princesses from the royal family seemed the same to him, and he had only heard of one name.

But according to Luo Yan, this Original Yang Princess seemed to be very special.

"You don't understand!"

Luo Yan said meaningfully, "The water here is too deep!"

Luo Ming glanced at Hua Chao from a distance and felt a tightness in his chest. "But how could my sister leave Ying Wuji?"

"Let nature take its course!"

Luo Yan sighed lightly. "If she really suffered because of her identity, as her father, I will fight for her even if it costs me my life."

"Hmm..."

Luo Ming pondered, then supported Luo Yan and left the Marquis Mansion with the crowd.

Tomorrow would be the expedition ceremony.

For the influential figures in Jiangcheng, tomorrow was the main event.

It would be best to leave this wedding as soon as possible.

Perhaps, besides the couple, only a few people cared about this ceremony.

...

The sound of toasting continued in the Marquis Mansion.

Although the formal etiquette had already ended, many young talents were still here to join in the fun.

Many of them were the younger generation of small families who were willing to pledge allegiance to the royal family. This was a good opportunity to show loyalty, and they had to handle this social occasion well.

Fortunately, Ying Wuji had some experience in dealing with them, and he happily sent them off.

It was now evening.

The only people left in the Marquis Mansion were the groups of people who used to hang out together. They were the ones who stayed behind to celebrate the wedding night... or according to the customs of Kingdom Li, they were called "guarding the bridal chamber."

The young people from the Kingdom Qian delegation led by Gongsun Di.

A group from the Mohist Guild.

A group from Kingdom Chu.

And Hua Chao.

The bride was waiting in the bridal chamber.

The sound of toasting continued outside for a long time.

In the end, everyone was sensible and used the excuse of being too drunk to retire to the rooms around the bridal chamber. They then poked a hole in the window paper to supervise the groom's entry into the bridal chamber later.

Ying Wuji let out a sigh. "Hua Chao, tonight..."

Hua Chao stood up with a smile. "There are plenty of empty rooms here, I'll stay here tonight too!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

He was really afraid that Hua Chao would be upset, especially since she had been in a daze all day.

He didn't expect her to voluntarily ask to stay here.

Hua Chao smiled gently. "What? I've had quite a bit of wedding wine. You can't let me wander home in the dark, can you?"

"That's true!"

Ying Wuji nodded and looked at her smiling face. It didn't seem particularly forced.

Hua Chao supported her slightly flushed cheek due to the alcohol and her watery gaze flowed on Ying Wuji's face for a while before she gently opened her lips and asked, "Wuji! Are you happy today?"

Her words were like a murmur in a dream.

But Ying Wuji still heard clearly and nodded, "Overall, I'm happy!"

"Yeah!"

Hua Chao wasn't surprised by this answer. After all, in her opinion, the political significance of this marriage far outweighed love.

As long as the political significance was achieved, what was there to be unhappy about?

She stood up and gently held Ying Wuji's cheek, her expression suddenly serious. "You will have a wife who only has eyes for you!"

"Huh?"

Ying Wuji was stunned for a moment, not understanding why she would say such words.

Hua Chao quickly took a step back and smiled, waving her hand. "I've had a bit too much to drink, go and accompany your new wife!"

After speaking, she called Xiao Liu and supported her as they swayed into the room where she would be staying tonight.

Ying Wuji: "..."

It seems like she really drank a lot.

He shook his head and hurried to his own bridal chamber.

"Creak!"

He pushed open the door, quickly entered, and closed the door behind him, also attaching a soundproofing talisman.

On the new bed.

Zhao Ning, wearing a red dress and a head covering, sat upright.

Ying Wuji walked over with a smile and sat next to her.

"Ning'er!"

"Ah!"

Zhao Ning shivered and quickly lifted her head covering. "Brother Wuji, don't do that, I'm scared!"

Ying Wuji: "???"

Damn it!It was finally building up some atmosphere, but it was ruined in an instant.

He pointed at the veil, feeling a bit angry. "Speaking of which, do I have to help you put this on?"

Zhao Ning felt guilty and his tone weakened. "Yes, it's Caimei! She asked me last night if I could let her have the chance to put on the veil first instead of competing with her. I thought I shouldn't compete, so I took it off myself."

Ying Wuji: "..."

About my first wife being the current husband's wife.

It's really troublesome.

He looked at Zhao Ning. "Can you change back to your original appearance now? After all, this marriage is for show, approved by your father and recognized by the heavens. It's Caimei and you, not some Princess Yuanyang."

"You're right!"

Zhao Ning sighed inwardly. It had to come eventually.

But she didn't know why.

She actually felt ashamed of her true appearance.

But since Ying Wuji asked for it, she had no reason to refuse.

She gritted her teeth.

Using her energy, she transformed her appearance.

Tall figure.

Handsome features.

A girl with a masculine appearance, stunningly handsome.

But under the red attire and candlelight, there was a hint of shyness.

Her breathing became rapid, and she felt her cheeks heating up.

She didn't know if it was from the candlelight or Ying Wuji's gaze.

After a moment of silence, she couldn't help but raise her head. "Brother Ying?"

Where was he?

She turned her head and found that Ying Wuji had already taken off his outer robe and was about to climb into bed.

She was startled. "Brother Ying, what are you doing?"

Ying Wuji looked innocent. "The bridal chamber, of course!"

"But, but..."

Zhao Ning panicked. "Didn't we agree that we wouldn't..."

Ying Wuji spread his hands. "We won't do that, but we are legally married and have received the blessings of our parents. Can't we sleep in the same bed?"

"We can't!"

Zhao Ning quickly shook her head. Although Zhao Ji had ordered him not to have any unnecessary physical contact with Ying Wuji except for the necessary intimacy for having children, she couldn't say such things to Ying Wuji.

Now, she and Ying Wuji were indeed a real couple.

But...

Sleeping in the same bed with a man for the first time felt really strange.

Ying Wuji lifted the covers and got into bed, patting the space next to him. "Come! Sleep next to me!"

Zhao Ning: "..."

After a while, Zhao Ning lay in bed, clutching the blanket carefully. Thoughts of her previous intimate encounters with Ying Wuji kept flashing through her mind, and her heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate.

This time was different from before.

In the previous encounters, she felt guilty because Ying Wuji thought she was a man.

Now, there was still a hint of guilt, but that feeling had been shattered by today's wedding.

Suddenly, a tall figure leaned over.

Her true figure was tall, but compared to Ying Wuji, she seemed a bit petite.

Especially now, she could feel the vigorous energy inside Ying Wuji, making her feel like she could melt into his broad embrace at any moment.

Strange!

She was only a second-grade spiritual fetus, so why was it so hard to resist?

"Ying, Brother Ying? What are you doing..."

"The bridal chamber!"

"I thought..."

"Don't worry! I have a solution."

Ying Wuji's mouth couldn't help but curl up. They were legally married, so it was only natural to be a bit abnormal.

Although it wasn't suitable to have children now, he was a man who possessed the "Book of Wind and Moon". He knew too many techniques.

This miraculous dual cultivation technique had been with him from the beginning, but he never thought it would come in handy now.

"Brother Ying!"

Zhao Ning knew she couldn't just sit and wait for her fate. She took a deep breath. "I'm going to set off for battle tomorrow, so we can't waste too much energy tonight. I... I know that on the wedding night, you'll be restless, so how about this! You lie down, and I'll help you..."

"You know about this?"

"A little..."

Zhao Ning felt fortunate.

She didn't know before, but luckily, there was Li Caimei.

When Caimei married him, the nanny from the Li family spent a whole day teaching her about these things.

Unfortunately, she didn't get to use it.

But now she did.

Although it was second-hand experience, she was intelligent enough to handle it, right?

Ying Wuji felt a bit awkward. It was indeed time for battle, and they couldn't waste too much energy.

He knew that forcing something wouldn't be sweet, and playing too much on the wedding night would leave a shadow, especially for his first wife, who had been disguised as a man for twenty years.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded. "Alright!"Zhao Ning let out a sigh of relief, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you, Brother Ying! All of this is just a temporary measure. Once everything is settled, I will fulfill all the duties that a wife should."

"Mm..."

"Then... shall I begin?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Ning suppressed his increasingly rapid heartbeat and slowly extended his hands.

A quarter of an hour later.

"Hiss... Brother Zhao! Are you practicing swordsmanship?"

"What, what?"

"It hurts!"

"I'm sorry, Brother Ying! What should I do? I'm not very good at this!"

"Maybe we should stop..."

"No! I promised Brother Ying, how can I stop?"

"But it really hurts!"

Ying Wuji couldn't hold back any longer and quickly explained, "Actually, on the wedding night, as long as the couple can sleep together without any guard, it's enough. Why pursue those sensory stimulations? We are going to live together for a lifetime, why rush for a moment?"

Zhao Ning suddenly realized and said with some emotion, "So that's how it is!"

"Lie in my arms and sleep?"

"Okay, okay..."

Another quarter of an hour later.

Ying Wuji felt the peaceful sleep of his delicate wife in his arms, and her even breath beating on his chest.

He felt an extreme sense of happiness and despair intertwined.

Looking at the slightly cool autumn night.

Tears fell silently.

What the hell is this!

What were you pretending to be just now?

...

The next day.

Ying Wuji got up early.

To be precise, he didn't sleep at all last night.

All night, his restless energy was rampaging through his meridians, which was a bit unbearable.

He had to take advantage of the dawn to sort out this energy.

Unexpectedly, just as he dressed and stepped out.

He saw Hua Chao tending to the plants in the courtyard.

"Sister Hua Chao?"

"Wuji! Did you rest well last night?"

"Pretty good!"

"That's good, you go about your business, this camellia is a bit messy, I'll trim it."

"Okay..."

Hua Chao watched Ying Wuji leave, and sighed softly.

Just as expected!

From that friend, she understood a lot.

After the wedding night of other families, they were all refreshed and energetic.

But Ying Wuji...

This marriage, apart from political factors, only brought torment to Wuji.

So.

Should I... do something?

~~~~~~~

The next update should be in the early morning, to quickly return to the previous update schedule.

For harem novels, missing women can only indicate the author's incompetence.

But considering Hua Chao's situation, it's hard for her to naturally end up with the male lead.

So, the only option is to break the wall in a rather dangerous way.