As soon as Yue Zhao finished speaking, divine light suddenly appeared around him, auspicious clouds swirled throughout the heavens, and a scene of blooming flowers and singing birds appeared before the eyes of the gods.

At that moment, no one at the banquet knew that something was happening between Yue Zhao and Wan Ge on the side of the banquet.

Just as the wedding ceremony of the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Queen was about to begin, auspicious omens descended from the sky, which must be the will of Heaven, indicating that the two of them should be together.

After this scene unfolded, all the gods in the heavens offered their congratulations.

Only Yama, who was standing by the banquet, realized that the God of the Moon was telling him in this way that he and his sister were a match made in heaven.

With such an auspicious scene unfolding before him, Yama couldn't say anything more: "In that case, I'll first bless the High God and my sister so that they may have a happy marriage."

However, if a being like the Moon Goddess were to truly marry, she would likely have to undergo a tribulation in the mortal realm, and her younger sister would probably have to go with her through that tribulation.

…

The King of Hell was right; when they were about to get engaged, the destiny of reincarnation was already waiting for them.

Wange stood beside him, and Yue Zhao took his hand and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Wan Ge smiled slightly: "Well, I'm not afraid. But what if we fail this ordeal and it turns out we're not destined for each other?"

"No." In Yue Zhao's heart, he thought that no matter if they succeeded or failed, they would be together forever. If fate did not agree to them being together, then he would defy fate.

Wan Ge smiled and then jumped into the Reincarnation Platform with him.

…

…

"My lord, what do you want to do?" Ruan Ruan asked softly.

This time, a long-lost bug occurred during the teleportation, and Ruan Ruan only regained the other person's memories when she jumped onto the reincarnation platform.

Wan Ge glanced downstairs at the people patrolling the streets on horseback.

The conversation around me also came through: "This year's top scorer is really handsome!"

"I think the third-ranked scholar is the most handsome. Every third-ranked scholar has been the most handsome person. I'm sure His Majesty thinks so too."

"I also think the third-ranked scholar is handsome. I wonder who he is. I've never seen him before. If he had appeared in the capital before, he would probably have become the most handsome man in the capital long ago."

"Isn't this year's second-place winner our number one handsome man? He really does pale in comparison to the third-place winner."

"I've heard that this year's third-place scholar is exceptionally talented, but he was specially chosen because of his outstanding good looks; otherwise, he might have been the top scholar."

…

After the three men met the emperor together, the emperor kept the third-ranked scholar behind alone.

"I have heard that you are not yet married."

Chu Yue Zhao didn't know why the other party suddenly asked this question, and her heart skipped a beat: "Your Majesty, this humble subject is indeed not yet married, but I already have someone I love in my heart."

"Is that so? But my eldest princess has taken a liking to you. I wonder what you think, Minister Chu?"

Chu Yue Zhao knelt down on the ground: "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. I am afraid that I cannot accept this love. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Chu Yue Zhao knew perfectly well that his answer would almost ruin his fledgling career. But nothing could compare to his beloved, and he was willing to give up his career.

However… he was somewhat worried that the emperor might make things difficult for them in the future.

I've heard that His Majesty has always been benevolent and loves his people, so surely he won't make things difficult for him?

"Absurd! Are you going to reject my eldest princess for an ordinary woman?" The emperor slammed his fist on the table.

Chu Yue Zhao, however, remained neither humble nor arrogant as she said, "I have heard that the Princess is exceptionally beautiful and talented, and is the most beautiful woman in the capital. The Princess is indeed very good, but in my heart, no one can compare to my fiancée, not even myself."

The emperor sneered: "Very well, very well indeed. To be so blinded by a woman, I think you might as well give up your title of third-ranked scholar."

"Why is Father so angry?" A clear, melodious female voice came, and then a person walked in from outside the palace.

The other person slowly walked towards Chu Yue Zhao and extended his hand to him: "Does the third-ranked scholar really intend to refuse me?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Chu Yue Zhao suddenly looked up, staring at the person in front of her in disbelief.

Wan Ge smiled slightly, her eyes filled with laughter, and she never withdrew her outstretched hand.

"Wange, why are you here? You?" Chu Yue Zhao was full of doubt. Did he just hear him call the Emperor "Father"?

"Little Ge'er, you two already know each other?" The emperor also sensed the strange atmosphere between the two, so they already knew each other?

No wonder his own daughter told him that she liked the third-ranked scholar.

The emperor had always remembered his eldest princess as dignified and graceful, but his daughter was also known for being obedient, sensible, and never asking for anything, even compromising herself for various reasons on multiple occasions. So this was the first time his daughter had taken the initiative to ask for something, and the emperor was determined to make it happen no matter what.

Being the consort of the eldest princess is something many people dream of, so the emperor never thought she would refuse. When Chu Yue Zhao said she would refuse, he was more concerned about how to explain it to his daughter.

“I am the princess you just rejected.”

Wan Ge reached out and helped the person up, and Chu Yue Zhao hugged her tightly: "I'm sorry, I didn't know... I didn't know you were..."

"Aren't you angry?" Wan Ge asked softly again. Wouldn't he be angry that she had concealed her identity?

Chu Yue Zhao showed no sign of anger. He knew from the beginning that the other party had concealed their identity from him, but he didn't mind. He thought that perhaps the other party had some difficulties, but it didn't matter.

Now that he knows why the other party concealed their identity, he doesn't mind at all. All he cares about from beginning to end is this.

"Wait, wait, wait! What's this all about pulling and tugging? What? Minister Chu just rejected my Princess right away, are you regretting it now?"

"Father, please stop teasing him. I intentionally kept it a secret, so you can't blame him."

"You!" The emperor shook his head helplessly: "Alright, I will grant you a marriage."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Chu Yue Zhao replied hastily.

Wan Ge coughed lightly and then said, "If you become the imperial son-in-law, your career will be stalled. Have you thought this through?"

Chu Yue Zhao nodded immediately and whispered in his ear, "I came to take the imperial examination not for a career in government."

Why is that?

“My mother said I did nothing all day and that I had no achievements, so I said I would test her.”

Wan Ge coughed lightly. "Good, good, good. He can easily pass the high school entrance exam. He's got the potential."

"What are you whispering about? Alright, stop whispering. The imperial edict has been drafted. Take it and go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty/Father."