Chapter 80 The Beauty Kidnapped by the Empress 21

Just like how I crave Yi Qing all the time.

Jiang Yiqing saw the bird girls, including the white crane and the lark, fly to a distance and bring back branches and flowers of various exotic plants, weaving them into a beautiful wreath. The white crane girl handed the wreath to Wan Qiyan Jing, who then placed it on Jiang Yiqing's head.

Then, they used feathers accumulated over countless years to weave two dazzling gowns, which they wore on the two women respectively.

Finally, the bluebird's call attracted countless birds to participate in the grand event. The phoenix soared in the sky for a long time, and even the people on the ground heard it, thinking that such an auspicious sign must mean that something good was about to happen.

Jiang Yuxiu saw a bluebird fly to her arm, bringing a note. When she opened it, she was surprised to find that Jiang Yiqing was getting married and inviting her to the wedding.

Immediately, Jiang Yuxiu disregarded her preparations to depart for the Northern Frontier and followed Qingniao to Yuweiqiu.

Facing the azure lake, with the green grass as their backdrop, a grand wedding banquet has begun.

When Jiang Yuxiu arrived, the newlyweds were preparing to drink the nuptial wine. She asked, "Yiqing, what's going on here?"

Jiang Yiqing looked at her and said, "Elder sister, I plan to marry Wanqi Yanjing."

"Are you out of your mind?" Jiang Yuxiu stepped forward, took her hand, and said, "Is it because your elder sister didn't protect you well that you resorted to this desperate measure?"

“Your Majesty, the connection between me and Wanqi Yanjing is very complicated and cannot be explained in a few words. It may all be fate.” Jiang Yiqing said, “My decision today is the result of careful consideration. Your Majesty need not worry about me.”

"I think you must have been bewitched by Wan Qiyanjing." Jiang Yuxiu looked at Wan Qiyanjing: "What exactly did you do to Yiqing?"

"Auntie, I really want to invite you to my wedding with Yiqing. She would love to see your blessing."

Jiang Yuxiu was furious, but Feather Tail Hill was the territory of the Bird Clan, so she couldn't rashly start a war. She only asked Jiang Yiqing, "Yiqing, have you thought about how heartbroken my elder sister will be if you do this? Have you chosen Wanqi Yanjing and abandoned me?"

Jiang Yiqing looked at her with some sadness and said, "Elder sister, Yiqing always hoped to be with you, Tangdi, but... what I did really let you down and it's inevitable that I disappointed you."

"..." Jiang Yuxiu was bewildered. Everything she had done was for Yi Qing's sake. Did she really have to force her? She could only ask her again, "Is this really your idea? Yi Qing, do you really like her?"

"I can only say with certainty that my fate is indeed closely intertwined with Wan Qiyanjing's," Jiang Yiqing said. "I didn't take marriage lightly. In fact, it wasn't easy for us to get to where we are today."

Jiang Yiqing harbored a faint hope: that Xiu Fu and Wan Qiyan could, like any other couple, look forward to the day when they could laugh and be happy together. Before them lay the unpredictable trials of fate; if they couldn't face them together, the difficulties would be insurmountable.

Although she didn't like her at first, seeing Jiang Xian and thinking of Senior Wanqi Sangyan from her dream, she couldn't let go of the feeling. She thought that perhaps she really had fallen in love with her.

"Yiqing, I never thought... was it really all fate?" Jiang Yuxiu looked at her in shock, and finally said with difficulty, "I don't approve of this kind of wedding, but, Yiqing, since you've made up your mind, I don't want to be the one to spoil the fun."

"Royal sister, please drink this fine wine and bless me and Yiqing." Wanqi Yanjing sincerely handed over the wine glass and said, "I really did a lot of presumptuous things before this. I don't expect to get your forgiveness, but I've also figured it out. If you and I are not on good terms, the one who will suffer the most is Yiqing. I have offended you a lot. If you and I can protect Yiqing together, I am willing to apologize for what I have done and said."

After saying this, Wanqi Yanjing knelt down before Jiang Yuxiu.

Jiang Yuxiu was also startled and quickly helped her up, saying, "You really are... Don't think I'll approve of you just because of this."

However, she still drank the wine that symbolized reconciliation, and when facing everyone, she forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry to have made you all laugh. You are both the host and the honored guests today. I, Jiang Yuxiu, have not been very hospitable. I hope you will not take offense."

After saying that, Jiang Yuxiu reached out and took out one of her magical treasures, "Wedding Banquet Gathering Picture", and said, "I will give this to my sister, Wanqi Yanjing. I have not yet recognized you as my sister's wife, but on this occasion, I will not say anything more."

As soon as the ancient painting landed on the ground, the buildings, decorations, and objects on it all turned into real objects. The servants and waiters who were preparing the wedding banquet also became real people, just as if the banquet in the painting had come to life.

"Sister, you're the best to me!" Jiang Yiqing threw herself into Jiang Yuxiu's arms and said gratefully.

Jiang Yuxiu reached out and stroked her hair, a satisfied expression on her face.

Wan Qiyan felt a pang of jealousy again. Jiang Yiqing had never shown such girlish behavior in front of her before.

"...I thank my aunt on behalf of Yiqing."

Thus began a grand wedding banquet that rivaled any other.

With Jiang Yuxiu's blessing, the two drank the nuptial wine, and the wedding ceremony came to a close.

Wanqi Yanjing condensed his crown into a golden ring wrapped in fire crystals and slipped it onto Jiang Yiqing's hand.

Jiang Yiqing was more certain than ever that she should face all the unknown challenges with Wan Qiyanjing, and that they would surely usher in a bright future.

After the wedding, Jiang Yuxiu rushed back to the army.

Jiang Yiqing said, "You must not do anything out of line to my elder sister."

Wanqi Yanjing readily agreed, saying, "Our consciousnesses are connected, so don't worry, I'll withdraw the Yin Spirit Banner right away."

Although she knew it was impossible, Wanqi Yanjing still asked suspiciously, "Yiqing, you wouldn't have agreed to this because of my elder sister, would you?"

Jiang Yiqing gently hugged her and said, "Silly girl, how could I do this? I suddenly remembered some things, and I feel the same way about the fate you mentioned."

Wanqi Yanjing recalled what had happened back then, wondering why the strange Bone Jade Pendant had behaved so strangely after it came into Jiang Yiqing's possession. She warned, "The eldest princess's thoughts are extremely dangerous. Now that the Bone Jade Pendant is in her hands, you must be very careful."

"Um……"

Wan Qiyan thought for a moment. There wasn't much time left until the six hours were up, so it was better to hurry up. Who knew when he would see Jiang Yiqing again in this form.

She held her tightly in her arms and said, "Yiqing, please forgive me for my past rudeness. You can punish me however you want. My beloved girl, I hope your eyes can always be filled with smiles. I want to give you smiles forever, not painful memories."

"You also told me how I should please you, don't you remember?" Jiang Yiqing teased.

"It is my duty to please you in every way possible. I am honored that you do not reject me." Wan Qiyan said, leaning close to her hair and taking a deep breath of the fragrance.

"Haha." Jiang Yiqing was amused and said, "Wanqi Yanjing, you're not without your merits either."

"What should you call me?" Wanqi Yanjing said, "I've never heard you call me affectionately before."

"Yan Jing," Jiang Yiqing sighed, "Jing'er, A Jing, your name is so beautiful."

The two embraced and kissed in front of everyone, their eyes locked, their breaths mingling, inseparable.

“Previous Phoenix Lords have brought others here, but this is the first time they have received blessings from their relatives and enjoyed such a grand spectacle…” The white crane girl sighed, “Could it be that the gears of fate are finally about to turn together this time?”

Wanqi Yanjing transformed into a phoenix in an instant, and to Jiang Yiqing's surprise, he carried her to the ninth heaven. Jiang Yiqing saw a place called Phoenix Palace, with phoenix-shaped carved beams and painted pillars everywhere, but there was no one there, making it seem particularly desolate.

Deep within the Phoenix Palace lies a bubbling, boiling pool of fire, the Nine Heavens Phoenix Pool. The moment Wan Qiyan Jing brought her close, the flames seemed to sense something and began to devour her fiery feathers.

Jiang Yiqing quickly hugged Wan Qiyanjing's neck and said, "What are you doing? Don't scare me."

"I just want to show you that although this is where we, the Phoenix, perished, it is also where we were reborn."

"..." Jiang Yiqing said, "I'd rather you never come here."

It turns out that she was afraid. Originally, Wan Qiyan's life or death was none of her concern, but she began to fear that one day Wan Qiyan would leave her.

Wanqi Yanjing led Jiang Yiqing to the depths of the palace. The Phoenix Palace only had a bed made of white jade and simple white jade tables and chairs; there was nothing else.

In this vast, empty place, with only the two of them, Wan Qiyan Jing placed her on the huge white jade bed, leaning forward. Jiang Yiqing had nowhere to retreat and asked, "What are you doing?"

“I’m so jealous, Yi Qing,” Wan Qiyan said. “How can you only be with her? I’m clearly your wife. We just got married. Unlike her, we love each other.”

"..." Jiang Yiqing asked in surprise, "Aren't you and she the same person?"

"When Yiqing is making love with her, does she think of me?"

"..." Jiang Yiqing was speechless: "Whether you want it or not, it's not good, is it? It's your problem, definitely not mine. I don't know why you've become two people."

Wanqi Yanjing also seemed to feel that she was not getting the answer she wanted. She said, "You crave me more than when you were with me, okay? Just like I crave Yiqing all the time."

Jiang Yiqing didn't know what she was talking about, but her face flushed frankly. She tugged at a ribbon that was fluttering off Wan Qiyanjing and said, "Okay, I'll try my best."

As the ribbon was pulled off her body, Jiang Yiqing saw Wan Qiyan Jing's body, which was covered in wounds yet still appeared flawless. For the first time, she tenderly touched it and said, "Actually, you've suffered a lot, but you never said anything. Jing, I will try my best to be good to you from now on."

Mingming transformed into that form to stabilize the yin spirits that had escaped from the Yigu Langhua Pendant. From the age of five, she had been forced to live with these demons, and in the end, she was willing to assimilate herself in order to control the uncontrollable demons.

Jiang Yiqing took the initiative to kiss her. Wan Qiyan Jing kept her eyes tightly closed, occasionally unable to resist the temptation to open them to look at her, her eyes filled with deep affection. Her body trembled incessantly, and with trembling fingers, she held Jiang Yiqing's body tightly in her arms.