But these are all subtle details that only someone who spends a lot of time with Shang Dongyang would notice.

In this palace, everyone is extremely cautious.

Xiao Shunzi had no one to confide in or verify with. Even if he had doubts in his heart, he could only keep them to himself and had no opportunity to express them aloud.

The emperor and empress were then enshrined in the ancestral hall.

Xiao Shunzi and Bai Lu helped Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao to the ancestral tablets.

The old nannies in the ancestral hall had already brought soft cushions for the emperor and empress, and the most respected old nanny in the royal family who guarded the ancestral hall agreed.

Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao followed the old nanny's instructions, burned incense to inform their ancestors, and knelt three times and kowtowed nine times.

Thus, Ji Fengyao officially became the daughter-in-law of the royal merchant family after paying homage to her ancestors.

Looking at the ancestral emperor's tablet, Shang Xiye silently said in his heart, "Father, although I am not your biological son, you have treated me as your own. I will always remember your kindness to me. Today, I have brought Yaoyao to pay homage to you. Yaoyao is the only person I love in my life. I hope that your spirit in heaven will bless me and Yaoyao."

That's all.

Shang Xiye turned his head to look at his young wife beside him, his gaze gentle as water, and secretly transmitted his voice, "My dear wife, I have already told Father that I brought his daughter-in-law to see him. You have truly been wronged by the situation today. After everything is settled, I will openly and formally take you to pay respects to Father, is that alright?"

"It's alright, Your Highness. I'm not that kind of stingy woman. I'm very generous," the little bandit girl winked playfully.

That charming little smile is absolutely adorable.

Shang Xiye really wanted to pull her into his arms and cherish her.

Unfortunately, Demon Lord Jiu Yue did not officially appear and was not yet restrained by them, so Feng Ming and Hei Xiao were unable to take advantage of the situation to rescue Feng Hua.

If they cannot guarantee Ji Fenghua's safety, they cannot act rashly, and he cannot afford to reveal any weakness at this moment.

"I know that my little wife is the best woman in the world," Shang Xiye secretly squeezed the little bandit's hand and transmitted his voice, "Being able to stay with you is the greatest fortune of my life. My little wife, you are the one I love. For the rest of my life, I will never let you down."

"Your Highness..." The young bandit never expected that he would say these things to her at this moment.

Caught off guard, she was momentarily stunned.

“We have already offered sacrifices to Heaven and informed our ancestors. In front of Father Emperor, what should you call me?” Shang Xiye looked at her with gentle smiles.

“Your identity is that of a king…” The little bandit girl started to say, but suddenly blushed and bit her cherry-red lips.

Mo Linxian, who was lying dormant in the extreme fire, was also filled with emotion.

If it were him, even if he and Xiaojiaojiao had confirmed their relationship;

He absolutely could not bring himself to say such things in the short term, as they would contradict his master-disciple relationship with Xiaojiao.

It's clear that although his reincarnation looks more serious than him, in reality... he's much more successful.

"My little wife, I've been calling you 'wife' for so long, it's time you called me 'wife' properly, hmm," Shang Xiye coaxed the little bandit girl gently.

Master, Master is still inside the extreme fire!

Master... he didn't seem to object...

The young female bandit shyly looked up at Shang Xiye, then cautiously sensed Mo Linxian's presence with her divine soul.

A surge of tenderness and excitement welled up within her, and she softly called out, "My husband."

That one word, "My husband," sent a jolt through Mo Linxian's very soul.

Shang Xiye couldn't help but smile.