This child is Fu Liyuan's eldest grandson and Fu Jian's eldest son.

Fu Jian already had a fiancée with whom he was engaged.

After the Battle of Moon City ended, the two got married, and their eldest son was only two months old.

When the Fu family was told about this, they were all shocked.

Ning Yao did not reveal her identity, only saying that she could take him into the Thousand Illusions Sect.

The Fu family members unanimously agreed.

However, the child is still young and cannot be separated from his mother, and Fu Jian's wife is also reluctant to part with him.

He then discussed with Ning Yao that he would go to the Thousand Illusions Sect with Ning Yao after he turned three.

Ning Yao felt it didn't matter; as long as she followed her, it didn't matter where she cultivated.

Since I'll be in Beijing for the next few years anyway, I can start training this kid from a young age.

They agreed that they would take the child to Prince Duan's residence every three days.

Mrs. Fu Jian readily agreed and arrived on time each time.

She sensed something was wrong the first time.

Why does Ning Yao, the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, live in the Prince Duan's mansion?

The maids in the mansion explained that the mansion was in disrepair and unsuitable for habitation.

It just so happens that the Prince Duan's Mansion and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion are related by marriage.

Now that the Duke of Zhenguo is far from the capital, he has entrusted the care of the Prince Duan's Mansion.

Mrs. Fu Jian thought it was fine, but she still felt that something was wrong.

Having spent a considerable amount of time at Prince Duan's residence, she had begun to discern some clues.

But she only dared to talk about these thoughts with her husband, Fu Jian, at night.

Because of Ning Yao and Fu Yanshu, the Fu family and the Prince Duan's mansion are very close.

To outsiders, the two families have an excellent relationship.

There are quite a few people who want to get in touch with the Prince Duan's mansion through the Fu family.

However, the Fu family had already received a warning from the family head, Fu Liyuan, and no matter how hard outsiders tried, it would be useless.

Since they couldn't get through to the Fu family, they went directly to the Prince Duan's residence.

Because he spends every day with Ning Yao, Shen Ci'an has reverted to his old shameless self.

Of course, this only applies to Ning Yao.

However, he no longer acts superior and cold-faced when facing the Fu family, his colleagues in the court, and the servants in his household.

Therefore, everyone thought he had become more approachable, and they began to have inappropriate thoughts.

When immortals descend to earth, they are no longer unattainable.

Everyone wants to get a piece of it.

Today, this noble lady gives me a purse; tomorrow, that young lady will secretly flirt with me.

There were even daughters of military officers in the court who blocked the road and declared that they would marry no one but him.

The visiting cards for the flower-viewing poetry gatherings in various prefectures were so numerous that the steward's hair turned white with worry.

But he dared not tell Shen Ci'an these words.

After all, his public slander of the military general's daughter almost drove her to a life of seclusion and Buddhism.

The steward was afraid that his young master would offend everyone in the entire capital.

With the prince and princess away, things are in complete chaos.

Not saying so would be tantamount to slapping the faces of aristocratic families.

After all, some of them were important officials in the court, and even if the prince were present, he would still have to give them some face.

The housekeeper had unspeakable grievances.

What kind of mess is this?!

But secrets can't stay hidden forever, and Shen Ci'an eventually found out about these things.

Shen Ci'an was immediately enraged.

How could I not be furious when I learned this from Ning Yao?

He was not only angry, he was also afraid.

He was afraid Ning Yao would get angry.

During his time at Prince Duan's residence, he couldn't see Ning Yao every day.

With Ning Yao around, the atmosphere in the mansion was much better.

Even when Ning Yao had to return to the Thousand Illusion Sect to handle affairs, sometimes for several days at a time, Shen Ci'an never felt anything was wrong.

As the two spent time together, some things naturally changed.

Shen Ci'an remembered what he said back in Kunlun Ridge, and now that he brought it up again, Ning Yao wouldn't resist it as much as she had back then.

She could only smile, raising her eyebrows: "Catch up with me first!"

Now, this affair involving aristocratic families has actually reached Ning Yao herself.

Is this meant to make all his efforts these past few days go to waste?

Shen Ci'an was furious.

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

He became even more flustered when he saw that Ning Yao's face showed no emotion.

He was both angry and panicked, and in the end, the major families became his punching bags.

First, they went from house to house to attend the banquets, causing chaos and disorder at the banquets.

The noble ladies from prominent families collectively attempted suicide, prompting the heads of the families to submit memorials to the emperor to express their grievances.

However, instead of receiving reassurance from the new emperor, they received his decree of marriage.

All officials who had sent invitations to Prince Duan's residence and whose families had eligible men and women who were not yet engaged or married were to get married within half a month.

The new emperor even thoughtfully paired these men and women up.

Which girl will marry which boy, and which boy will marry which girl—it's all pre-arranged.

If anyone were to object, the new emperor would respond with, "What? Do you think I have poor judgment? Or do you look down on our future in-laws?"

Speechless and trapped.

After all, the new emperor didn't just randomly matchmake people.

Looking at the officials who were given marriages, they were all people they had considered before, to varying degrees.

Whether it was in officialdom, family, or parents and children, they were all people I once thought were good and helpful.

Recalling Shen Ci'an's actions, if they continue to try to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Prince Duan's mansion, they might as well prepare to collect their daughter's corpse.

With the new emperor's protection, the officials had no choice but to swallow their anger.

Looking back at the new emperor's bestowed marriage, it seems like a perfect match!

The capital city was bustling with activity, and Ning Yao was busy watching the excitement.

She had never seen so many couples getting married on the same day.

The scene, the scale, it was simply incredible!

Ning Yao's mood improved, and Shen Ci'an felt relieved.

Ning Yao and I disguised ourselves and mingled in the crowd to watch the excitement.

Not far away, Fu Jian and his wife, holding their six-month-old son Fu Yanshu, looked in the direction where they had disappeared.

Madam Fu Jian joked, "After His Highness the Crown Prince made such a fuss, Miss Ning is finally happy."

Fu Jian shook his head: "It's a pity that a woman like Miss Ning is paired with the young master."

Mrs. Fu Jian wholeheartedly agreed: "She is too outstanding, and with that kind of background, I don't know how far the two of them can go."

Fu Jian touched his son's little face, and Fu Yanshu immediately gave him a smile.

Fu Jian was in a great mood: "Then it's none of our business. Let's cherish the time we have now. Shu'er will be leaving in a little over two years."

Mrs. Fu looked down at her son, who was laughing happily in her arms, and couldn't help but feel worried.

Prince Duan's Mansion.

After a day of joining in the festivities, Ning Yao had basically visited every family where a wedding was taking place that day.

Shen Ci'an followed her around, enjoying it immensely.

The two are now sitting in the pavilion, eating chilled fruits to cool off.

"Did you have a good day?"

Ning Yao nodded without even swallowing what was in her mouth, "Mmm!"

Shen Ci'an couldn't help but smile.

"To avenge you, I've offended all the high-ranking officials in the court."

Ning Yao swallowed the last bite of watermelon and retorted, "What does it have to do with me? Those are just your unwanted suitors; it'll be better for you to deal with them sooner rather than later."

"Besides, you are now a cultivator. For the sake of your future path to immortality and for the good of that girl, you cannot be attached to these things."

Ning Yao spoke with righteous indignation, and Shen Ci'an believed her without a doubt.

"Can't cultivators get married?"