Tingzhu Garden felt like a dreamland, gently enveloped by the morning light. The fresh scent of dew lingered in the air, a rich painting painted by nature with the purest brushstrokes. Every breath captured this pristine gift from heaven and earth. Su Jinli quietly rose at the first light of dawn, shuffling lightly to the window with a touch of morning laziness. Then, she quietly rested on the windowsill, her gaze fixed, as if drawn by a magnet, on Jiang Yan in the courtyard.

At this moment, Jiang Yan looked like an immortal descending from the heavens. His snow-white robes swayed gently in the breeze, highlighting his tall and graceful figure. The longsword in his hand, caressed by the morning light, reflected a cool and sharp light. As the blade danced, it resembled a nimble white silk thread, smoothly drawing graceful and sharp arcs through the air, as natural and unrestrained as flowing clouds and water. The morning light, like strands of golden silk, softly and delicately fell on his hair, gilding his entire body with a dreamlike, sacred glow. He seemed to have stepped out of a painting, his beauty so captivating that one could not look away, like a magnificent painting of an immortal dancing with a sword, every detail radiating an enchanting charm.

"Have you seen enough?" Jiang Yan, keenly aware of Su Jinli's fiery gaze, gracefully swung his sword in a flower pattern before gently sheathing it. He walked with light and steady steps, strolling leisurely to the window. His eyebrows raised slightly, a smile of playfulness and fondness mingled in his eyes. A gentle and charming curve slowly curved the corners of his mouth, a smile like the warm spring sun, instantly warming the entire morning.

Su Jinli's cheeks, as if softly stained by the sunset glow, were a faint blush, like a child caught stealing candy, a mixture of shyness and playfulness. She stuck out her tongue coquettishly and said calmly, "No." Her charming expression, like the first ray of morning sunlight piercing through the clouds, instantly illuminated the entire room, adding a unique touch of warmth and sweetness to the quiet morning.

However, this warm and sweet atmosphere didn't last long. A flurry of hurried, frantic footsteps, like a pebble dropped into a tranquil lake, suddenly shattered the tranquility. A secret guard, his expression hurried and eager, knelt on one knee before Jiang Yan and solemnly presented an urgent report: "Master, the capital is now in turmoil! The Prime Minister's Mansion and the Number One Scholar's Mansion have simultaneously posted notices declaring that the auspicious time for you two has arrived and that the wedding will proceed as scheduled!"

Su Jinli was so surprised by this that she felt like she'd been struck by lightning. She bolted upright, her eyes widening with barely concealed disbelief. Her mind was a tangle of confusion, "What? Could it be that my father and your father knew about our whereabouts so quickly?" She couldn't figure out what had caused this sudden change, or how it would unfold.

"It wasn't you two masters," the secret guard couldn't help but smile wryly, a look of confusion on his face, as if he himself felt helpless about this absurd situation. "It was the Emperor himself who issued the decree! His Majesty declared that your late-night elopement was considered a 'successful act of bringing good luck'. Not only that, he also announced to the entire city, ordering everyone to come and witness the ceremony today!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan couldn't help but frown slightly and shook his head gently, with a bit of helplessness and emotion in his tone: "This emperor... starts to act casually again." He has always known that the emperor's style of doing things is unconventional and often full of unexpected casualness and unrestrainedness, but this time's decree really surprised him, and his heart couldn't help but feel a little ripple.

However, unlike Jiang Yan's resignation, Su Jinli's eyes suddenly flashed with surprise, a glimmer like a dazzling firework bursting into life in the night sky. She laughed excitedly, a smile like a flower blooming in spring, brilliant and dazzling, overflowing with endless joy and anticipation. "Good riddance! Let's go back and get married!" To her, the emperor's seemingly absurd decree was actually a timely relief, providing them with the perfect opportunity to hold a legitimate wedding. The haze that had been shrouding their hearts seemed to be dispelled in an instant by the light of this decree.

Meanwhile, within the opulent yet somewhat oppressive palace in the capital, Princess Pingyang was consumed by rage. She was clad in the most opulent attire, every detail embodying the dignity and extravagance of the imperial family. Yet, the fierce fury and fury on her face, like a terrifying mask, completely obscured her inherent beauty and dignity. She stared intently at the notice her subordinates had handed her, her eyes red with rage, as if blazing with fire. Suddenly, she slammed the teacup from the table to the ground with a sharp, piercing sound. She screamed hysterically, "Waste! A bunch of waste! Didn't they promise to make her suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, preventing her from attending the wedding? How could they have helped her get married?" The endless resentment and anger within her surged like a surging tide, battering her sanity wave after wave, threatening to completely drown her.

The butler stood by, trembling apprehensively, his body trembling like a leaf in the autumn wind. He knew the princess's fury was like a bomb poised to explode at any moment; the slightest misstep could backfire. He spoke tremblingly, "Princess, I heard... I heard that Miss Su feigned illness and eloped with Jiang Zhuangyuan in the middle of the night..." His voice was as low as a mosquito's, as if afraid that a louder voice would once again provoke the raging lion of Princess Pingyang.

"Elope?" The princess couldn't believe her ears. Her scream was as sharp as an arrow piercing the night sky, filled with shock and disbelief. "No way!" She couldn't accept that her carefully planned conspiracy, which she thought was foolproof, had failed in such a dramatic way. Meanwhile, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan seemed to have found a blessing in disguise in this turmoil, striding towards happiness.

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