Yunzhu, who was watching the deep affection between the father and daughter from below the stage, quickly lowered her head and hid the overwhelming hatred in her eyes.

Peace and joy?

What a double standard! How is his peace and joy being stripped of his crown prince status?

Yunxiao bowed, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes as he looked at her.

"My sister, Father has asked me to take you to the sacrificial ceremony."

Yun Lian looked up: "Royal brother, did you sleep well last night?"

It's estimated that no one could sleep peacefully yesterday, and he was one of them. Yunxiao didn't dare to lift his head, his thin lips opening and closing.

"Very good, the ceremony is about to begin, you must be extremely careful."

Yunxiao couldn't help but give her some advice. Just hearing her call out the words "Royal Brother" made him feel as if his heart was being pierced by countless needles.

The pain was overwhelming, almost making him lose his balance.

Yunxiao lowered his head, not daring to look at her.

Even a fleeting glimpse was enough to amaze one with its breathtaking beauty.

Previously, he had never clearly defined the criteria for choosing the Crown Princess, but after witnessing her unparalleled beauty, all his standards were based on her.

But why did fate play such a cruel joke on him when he was just beginning to experience love and realized he was attracted to someone?

Lovers eventually become siblings...

Haha, fate is so cruel, so cruel...

Yun Lian, however, had none of his reservations, and her gaze fell unabashedly on Yun Xiao.

If we say that the eldest prince Yunzhu is a resilient and unyielding green bamboo in the cold wind, with a fresh and refined temperament.

Then the clouds are like the magnificent and beautiful sunset; just one glance at them can fill your heart with boundless joy.

It's irresistible, making you want to get close to them.

The palace maids and nannies quietly withdrew when Yunxiao arrived, and Yunlian walked towards him step by step.

When Yunxiao saw the shoes embroidered with pearls and the skirt with gold trim, it was as if her eyes were being burned, and her heart clenched.

Yun Lian's pleasant voice rang in my ears.

"Brother, do you still stand by your promise to marry me?"

He suddenly looked up, and the bloodshot eyes were completely exposed. Only then did Yun Lian see the exhaustion he had carefully concealed.

"Have you...have you forgotten who you are now?"

Yun Lian hooked a strand of hair that fell down his temple and twirled it between her fingers.

"I haven't forgotten it for a moment, and it still feels unreal to this day. My brother, you still haven't answered my question. If there were another chance, would you marry me?"

Yunxiao's heart raced, almost bursting out of his chest. He watched Yunlian's figure getting closer and closer, and with trembling hands, he pushed her away.

She's immature, but I can't let her be.

He didn't know they were related by blood before. What happened in the past could be pretended never to have happened, but now, no matter how much he tries to deceive himself, he can't hide the fact that they are siblings.

"My dear sister, please have some self-respect. There is no possibility between us now."

Yun Lian stumbled as he pushed her, a hint of hurt in her eyes.

"Self-respect? Of course, it was all just wishful thinking on my part. Don't worry, brother, I will definitely be a good sister from now on."

Yun Lian gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with her pinky finger. Her face was cold and aloof. Even though she had just been recognized as a member of the royal family, she was still noble and dignified and unapproachable.

At this moment, she no longer had that girlish, lovestruck look.

Yunxiao felt a sudden pain in his chest, as if something important had left him.

He reached out to Yun Lian's retreating figure, but ultimately didn't dare call her name, asking her to stay for a moment.

Yunxiao stood there for a long time before the pain in his heart gradually subsided. He quickly followed behind Yunlian, step by step.

As soon as Yun Lian arrived at the center of the sacrificial ceremony, the surroundings fell silent, and everyone's eyes, whether curious or amazed, fell on her.

The emperor watched her slowly walk towards him, unable to hide the smile on his face.

He even felt that Yun Lian was walking too slowly, so he couldn't wait to go over and take her hand, and together they walked to the center of the sacrificial altar.

The emperor's sudden action also thwarted Yun Na's plan to deliberately embarrass Yun Lian.

Yunzhu, Yunxiao, the other princes and princesses stood below the stage. Many of the concubines looked at that figure and felt a hint of hostility in their hearts.

The family reunion ceremony was extremely complicated.

If she makes even the slightest mistake, she will become a laughingstock. Even if she successfully reunites with her family, she will become a disgrace to the royal family and will no longer be favored.

003, like a diligent little bee fixing bugs, pulled six fine needles from the embroidered shoes to repair the tampered princess's official robes, and secured the huge, shaky pearl on the crown.

One person controlled everything and countered every move, giving them no chance to do anything malicious.

System 003 overheard the people below discussing that the dark clouds were an ominous sign, and instantly became restless.

"Host, should I get you some auspicious items? The mistress can't stand this."

Yun Lian felt incredibly heavy under the crown, her neck was almost sore, but hearing the system's chattering voice improved her mood considerably.

"This function exists? Come on! Let's give these ancient people a shock! Points are plentiful."

003 patted his chest confidently: "No points needed. The system can handle this kind of publicity. Arrange it right away."

With her consent, 003 waved his hand, and instantly a deafening roar came from the dark clouds. The golden-red dragon broke through the clouds, bringing with it a dazzling display of light that danced in the sky.

The sky instantly cleared up and became clear and blue.

Golden lotuses appeared on the horizon, slowly descending. Wherever they landed, any plant they touched instantly grew rapidly, and even the withered trees in the palace were brought back to life.

Above the sky, a giant bird with golden plumage soared and spread its wings. Its golden feathers reflected a dazzling light under the sunlight, exuding an aura of unparalleled nobility and holiness.

The moment the dragon and phoenix intertwined, the sun shone brightly and a gentle rain fell, causing all the flowers in the palace to bloom in an instant, even those that had long passed their flowering season.

These strange celestial phenomena were instantly noticed by the crowd below, who exclaimed in surprise.

"Heaven has intervened! That's... a golden lotus? And phantom images of dragons and phoenixes?"

"May Heaven bless our Ancient Moon Dynasty! This is the first time in my life I have ever witnessed such an auspicious omen!"

"I just heard someone say that the princess's family reunion was rushed, and even the heavens wouldn't clear the sky. What do you say now?"

The emperor was so excited by this extraordinary celestial phenomenon that he was speechless.

"Excellent! Excellent! Lian'er has just been recognized and auspicious omens have descended from the heavens. This is the good fortune of Guyue, and the blessing of the heavens upon our Guyue Dynasty!"

If any monarch experiences auspicious omens during his reign, regardless of the reason for them, it will be considered as a sign that his achievements have been recognized by Heaven.

The crowd below the stage knelt down in unison, shouting loudly as they watched the auspicious omen descend from the sky.

"May Heaven bless the Ancient Moon Dynasty! May Heaven bless the Ancient Moon Dynasty!"

The emperor looked at Yun Lian with eyes full of affection and was extremely excited.

"Heaven itself is blessing my Ancient Moon Dynasty by finding its princess. From this day forward, Princess Yunlian shall be granted the title of Mingzhao!"

The emperor drew his personal sword and handed it to Yun Lian, showing his even greater affection for her.

"This is Hanyue, who has been with me since my youth. Today, I bestow upon Princess Mingzhao the right to act first and report later. Seeing Hanyue is like seeing me."

To act first and report later? Wouldn't that be like adding wings to a tiger?