The sudden sound startled Ahri, and she leaned back.

Helan Tuoqi hugged her tightly from behind and whispered in her ear, "I'm here. Don't be afraid. You will soon be my Que Shi."

After saying this, Helan Tuoqi dismounted and carried Ah Li down with him.

Ah Li couldn't see it, but she could sense it. This was the wedding ceremony of the Oirat tribe: a procession on horseback, blessings from the tribespeople, and countless flower petals being scattered.

As the petals fluttered down, Ahri smelled the fragrance of flowers.

"We bow to Heaven and Earth!"

Ah Li was put down by Helan Tuoqi, and someone even put a flower wreath on Ah Li's head.

Helan Tuoqi held Ah Li's hand tightly and whispered, "I'm sorry I couldn't bring back the phoenix crown for you."

Ahri whispered, "It's okay."

Here, there is no need to worship parents; one only worships heaven and earth, the sun and moon, and Helan Tuoqi's passionate and inspiring words.

The gist is that this marriage alliance aims to promote cultural exchange between the two countries, establish closer political ties, and symbolize peaceful and friendly relations between nations.

Every word was like a resounding vow, a profound protection and promise not only to the State of Chen, but also to this land.

As the ceremony proceeded, the surrounding Oirat people sang melodious songs, spreading blessings and heartfelt wishes across the vast grassland.

After the ceremony, Helan Tuoqi picked up Ali and walked towards the felt tent prepared for them.

Silver Bell and Bell were waiting inside the felt tent. They watched as Helan Tuoqi brought Ali back and placed him on the big bed.

As soon as Ah Li was put down, He Lan Tuoqi kissed her on the face and said, "Let them wash you up first, I'll come pick you up right away."

"good."

Helan Tuoqi looked at Yinling, then at Lingdang, "Help her change her clothes."

The items from the wedding procession, including her clothes and dowry, are now displayed here.

This felt tent was arranged according to the layout of the Chen Kingdom, and behind a huge screen was a large wooden tub for washing.

After Helan Tuoqi left, someone brought him hot water.

Yinling helped Ah Li wash up, and she noticed that Ah Li looked unwell.

However, her body was clean, without any scars or ambiguous traces.

At this moment, Ah Li asked, "Did you see any sand bandits back then?"

Silver Bell looked at Ahri in the bronze mirror with a puzzled expression, "Sand bandits?"

Lingdang put down the dress in her hand, also puzzled, "We haven't encountered any bandits."

Ah Li suddenly turned her head, and even though she couldn't see, she still asked, "Didn't you see the horses in the carriage suddenly go berserk?"

Because of Ahri's sudden movement, Yinling had a few strands of hair that had been torn off. Ahri seemed oblivious, stubbornly wanting an answer.

Yinling casually tossed the strands of hair in her hand and said, "We were all resting nearby that day and didn't see any outsiders. The horse suddenly started galloping."

Lingdang went over and helped Ahli up, saying to Ahli, "Luckily, that king was there that day, and he chased after them immediately."

After Lingdang finished speaking, she frowned and looked at Yinling. That day, she drank the water that Yinling had given her and then fell into a deep sleep.

When she was awakened by the noise, she noticed that the people of Chen Kingdom all seemed to have just woken up, except for Yinling. She watched the man chasing after the carriage, and his expression was very strange.

At that time, she suspected that there was something wrong with the water and that they had all been drugged.

She couldn't figure out whether she simply let them sleep after drugging them, or what.

Lingdang didn't dwell on it. She took the comb from Yinling's hand and whispered to Ali, "Princess, before we came, the palace matron gave me a booklet, saying that you should read it before your wedding night. Would you like me to read it to you?"

"A booklet to be read before the wedding night?"

Ahri thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No need."

When Yinling saw that Lingdang had taken over, she left without saying a word, and she had already taken off the silver bell from her wrist.

Her brother was the king's sworn brother, and she no longer wanted to be the imposter's maid.

Also, didn't Wang know she was an imposter?

Why did you still marry her?

However, as soon as Yinling stepped out of the tent, Tulu suddenly covered her mouth and had her taken away.

Helan Tuoqi slowly walked out from the side. He looked at Yinling, who was being dragged away; she showed little respect to that person. For the time being, it's best to keep her locked up to prevent her from saying anything she shouldn't.

Because of the loud noise nearby, the sound of silver bells being dragged away was drowned out.

Lingdang helped Ahri change her clothes. She looked outside and wondered where Yinling had gone. Why hadn't she come back yet?

Bell dared not leave anyone's side now, and she whispered, "Princess, it's done."

Outside, under the cover of night.

The bonfire was blazing, and many people were dancing and singing. There was also the smell of roasted meat and the aroma of alcohol.

Dutchman Tozi brought back food, including vegetables, meat, fruit, and mare's milk wine.

He didn't intend to take Ah Li out; she had just recovered from her illness.

He also gave the order that no one would disturb them.

Lingdang originally wanted to stay with Ahri, but Helan Tuoqi waved her away.

"Princess, I'll go down now."

Ahri heard the bell's voice and tried to reach out to grab the person. At the same time, she heard someone put down a tray.

Helan Tuoqi saw that Ah Li hadn't stopped the bell, and the bell quickly went out as well.

He said, "What are you afraid of?"

Ah Li raised her hand to touch her hair, pulled out a phoenix hairpin she had just put in, and hid it in her sleeve.

Helan Tuoqi raised an eyebrow. Did this guy think he was blind too just because he was blind?

Although she was very careful, he was standing right next to her and could see everything she was doing.

Helan Tuoqi pretended not to notice and said, "I brought you some food, come and have some."

"good."

Ah Li held the phoenix hairpin tightly.

Helan Tuoqi spoke again, "Do you need me to help you?"

Ahri nodded. "Mm."

Helan Tuoqi laughed, but it was a laugh that sent chills down your spine.

He walked step by step toward Ah Li, and took Ah Li's hand. Could it be that the little liar not only impersonated a princess to come for a marriage alliance, but also wanted to kill him?

Ahri felt his touch and calculated the distance between them.

She suddenly leaned towards Helan Tuoqi, bumping into his chest. Ah Li even sniffed him. Her eyes reddened as she questioned, "You're that bandit, aren't you? This isn't the royal court, it's your bandit den, isn't it?"

Helan Tuoqi had initially thought the little swindler was trying to use a honey trap, but upon hearing Ah Li's words, he was filled with confusion. "Sand bandits?"

Ah Li gripped the phoenix hairpin tightly in her hand and said excitedly, "You've been lying to me all along! You must have coerced Silver Bell and Bell!"

Helan Tuoqi was still thinking, "Oh no, I think I went too far with that joke."

The next second, a cold glint flashed before his eyes.

He instinctively tried to dodge, but the person holding the phoenix hairpin was about to stab herself!