Liu Dashi specially asked someone to choose an auspicious day for Liu Siqiang and Luo Ling'er to get married.

The wedding was set for half a month later. Liu Siqiang was appointed as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy by Emperor Yong'an. When Emperor Yong'an heard that he was getting married, he was granted special permission to take up his post after the wedding.

Of course, this was also out of respect for Liu Sisi. Everyone has witnessed how much Liu Sisi has contributed to the Tianlong Kingdom over the years.

Over the years, she has also handed over the wealth that she collected in several small countries to Emperor Yong'an in batches.

Half of it was handed over to the national treasury, half to Emperor Yong'an's private treasury, and he kept a portion for himself.

Therefore, Emperor Yong'an was extremely satisfied with Princess Liu Sisi, the Princess of Anning.

For the next two weeks, both the Princess's Mansion and the Luo Mansion were preparing for Liu Siqiang and Luo Ling'er's wedding.

When Gu Lingchen returned home, he told his mother about his relationship with Liu Sisi.

Lin Xiuwei finally understood why her son had been unwilling to choose a concubine; it turned out he had his eye on the most outstanding one.

Now that her son had found a woman he liked, she stopped pressuring him to choose a concubine. He had been worried before because he feared his son might have some problems or that he might like men, but now he was finally at ease.

Gu Lingchen and Liu Sisi were both busy with their own things, but they would occasionally meet up and spend some time together, since they were in the honeymoon phase of their relationship.

Two weeks later.

On their wedding day, Gu Xingnuo looked at Luo Ling'er, who was dressed in her wedding gown, and said to her with a teasing tone.

"Ling'er, you've been hiding this so well! A while ago I asked you, and you said you didn't have anyone you liked. I never expected that you would quietly bring Zhuang Yuanlang home."

"This top scholar is your sister's adoptive parents' second brother. I heard he's incredibly handsome and talented. Tell me honestly, have you been eyeing him for a long time?"

“We had a good impression of each other when we met three years ago. Because of Sisi, our two families often get together. He always takes good care of me, and I feel very comfortable with him.”

"But he didn't express his true feelings. I guess he wants to pass the imperial examinations before he talks about it."

"So on the day he passed the exam, I rescued him from the group of women who were trying to take advantage of him, and confessed my feelings to him. He was overjoyed, and we got engaged right away."

Luo Ling'er wasn't embarrassed at all when talking about her heroic deeds that day. She was always decisive and did whatever she wanted.

If she likes someone, she should boldly pursue them; there's no need to be coy.

“What a beautiful woman saving a hero! It has to be you.” Gu Xingnuo replied, fiddling with the crystal ball ornament on Luo Ling’er’s table.

This was a gift from Liu Sisi. She couldn't think of anything else to give, so she swapped the crystal ball that Liu Sifu had given her at his wedding for a different wedding style from the supermarket shelf and gave it to Luo Ling'er.

Unexpectedly, Luo Ling'er liked it very much at first sight. After all, she had never seen such exquisitely designed ornaments before. In the past, the things she had at home were just antique vases and the like.

Gu Xingnuo had married the eldest son of the Vice Minister of Revenue two years ago. Their marriage was arranged by their parents and a matchmaker, and Gu Xingnuo didn't particularly like anyone else.

She found the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue to be pleasing to the eye, so she married him. Although their relationship wasn't particularly intense, they treated each other with respect.

Just then, the sounds of a wedding procession could be heard outside.

It turned out that Liu Siqiang brought Luo Ling'er's dowry with him when he married into the Luo family from the Princess's residence.

Liu Sifu, Liu Sixi, and Liu Sile rode behind on horseback to escort the bride.

Liu Siping and Liu Si'an did not return from the border troops.

Liu Dashi, Wu Shi, Liu Sisi, Li Caiping, and Liu Mingzhe followed in the carriage to the Luo Mansion for the wedding.

Many noble ladies in the capital were filled with envy at the sight, and it even became a popular topic of conversation.

The newly appointed top scholar, Liu Siqiang, married into the Luo family with a grand wedding procession, all for the sake of the Luo family's daughter.

Liu Siqiang's classmates were surprised to be told they had to attend a wedding banquet at the Luo family mansion! After learning that Liu Siqiang was going there, they mocked him, saying he was henpecked.

Liu Siqiang didn't care. He was the one living his life, and he only cared that he and Ling'er were happy. He couldn't control what others said.

Today, most of the prominent figures in the capital have come, and even Emperor Yong'an came to pay his respects. This is clearly to show support for the Liu family.

When the officials present saw that His Majesty had arrived, they were about to pay their respects when Emperor Yong'an interrupted them, saying that they were only there to attend the wedding of the top scholar and that no one needed to stand on ceremony.

Even with him around, everyone was still cautious. Emperor Yong'an knew that he was too oppressive, so he just sat for a while, gave his congratulatory gift, and left.

After the wedding ceremony, instead of having Luo Ling'er go to her room to wait, the two of them entertained the guests together.

The two were busy until late afternoon when they finally saw off all the guests, leaving only their two families.

Liu Dashi explained some rules to Liu Siqiang and then left in a carriage with his sons.

As Liu Sisi was leaving, she said, "Brother-in-law, good luck," and then got into the carriage.

From then on, Liu Siqiang lost his title of "second brother" and was completely changed to "brother-in-law".

Finally, the wedding night arrived. Liu Siqiang carried Luo Ling'er to the bed, covered her with a veil, and then lifted it off again.

They drank the nuptial wine, lowered the bed curtains, and soon the sounds of their joyful music filled the room…

Xia Wanwan and Luo Kuanlong were thrilled at the thought that they would soon have a grandson or granddaughter.

Every time I visit Liu Dashi's house, he and his wife love to tease Liu Sizhe. They find the little boy particularly amusing, probably because they are getting older and have a special fondness for children.

The next day, the young couple both had rosy complexions.

Liu Siqiang had thought of serving tea to Xia Wanwan a long time ago.

But Luo Ling'er pulled him back. "Husband, there's no rush to serve tea. Father went to court and hasn't returned yet! We'll go together when he comes back, and then I'll sleep a little longer."

The newlyweds have such a wonderful relationship that it's enviable.

A few days later, Liu Siqiang took office and joined the Hanlin Academy, and everything returned to normal.

But behind the mundane, there are always people carrying heavy burdens. Far away on the border in Mengcheng, the 200,000-strong border defense army of the Tianlong Kingdom is already facing off against the 300,000-strong army of the Jin Liao Kingdom.

Emperor Guang Sheng has finally reached the fifth year since the signing of the treaty. This demon has been waging wars, attacking and annexing smaller countries that are weaker than them.

He planned to build up his strength for attacking the Tianlong Kingdom, and once the time came, he would immediately send a large army to press on the border, hoping to quickly crush and annex the Tianlong Kingdom.