The sound was like a thunderclap overhead.
The newcomer's imposing manner forced Nangong Zeyue to retreat several steps.
"Junior brother!"
When the senior brothers saw that someone was blocking Nangong Zeyue's way, they exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward.
When everyone saw that the newcomer was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, everyone except Nangong Zeyue knelt down in worship.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Nangong Zeyue's mind went blank.
emperor!
He still came.
I had a good night's sleep last night and thought everything would go smoothly today, but I never expected that my nightmares of the past few days would finally come true.
Looking at the emperor in front of her, dressed in a dragon robe and exuding a cold aura, Nangong Zeyue felt no fear whatsoever.
The two locked eyes, their gazes swirling with unspoken tension.
Nangong Zeyue gasped and said in despair, "You... you still came. Why can't you give her freedom and let her live the life she wants?"
"You are the supreme emperor, you can control everything, what kind of woman can't you have? Three palaces and six courtyards are not enough, do you think you're missing just one more?"
“If you think we’re in the way in the capital, I can take her away.”
As Nangong Zeyue continued her accusations, she nearly broke down emotionally.
The senior disciples kneeling on the ground were horrified.
Did my junior brother steal the Emperor's woman?
Xiao Jingzhao's deep eyes flickered, suppressing the crimson in them, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
He stared intently at Nangong Zeyue, ignoring his repeated questions.
After a moment, Xiao Jingzhao said, slowly and deliberately, "You, cannot, marry, her."
Nangong Zeyue's anger flared up instantly, making him dizzy and completely forgetting that the person standing in front of him was the emperor of noble status.
"Why? Just because she's Sui Sui's mother? Your Majesty, do you understand her? Do you know what kind of life she wants to live?"
As Nangong Zeyue spoke, her eyes reddened, and a thick layer of tears welled up in her eyes.
He staggered back a step and slowly shook his head. "You don't know, you don't understand her."
Xiao Jingzhao saw a hint of despair in the other person's eyes, and a fleeting feeling of pity crossed his heart.
A man's innate possessiveness allowed him to quickly regain his fighting spirit.
"Who says I don't understand her? In any case, your status is not suitable for you to marry her!"
Xiao Jingzhao's cold aura and unquestionable tone.
Before anyone could react...
A figure flashed past, then the door to the bridal chamber slammed shut, and the Emperor and Nangong Zeyue were no longer in the courtyard.
The Black Dragon Pool disciple kneeling on the ground was practically dazed.
A deep sense of despair filled everyone's hearts.
"Wanqiu, my junior brother... he has offended the Emperor! What should we do?"
The third senior brother pulled his junior brother to his feet, and the others followed suit.
Although they didn't know what had happened, they were all deaf and gleaned information from the conversation between the emperor and his junior brother.
The bride my junior brother is marrying today is the emperor's woman, and also a woman who has given birth to a dragon prince.
"What should we do? Junior brother has committed a capital offense that could lead to the extermination of five generations of his family. Senior brother, do you know who the woman he is going to marry is? Let's go and ask her to come and plead for him. The emperor has taken him to the bridal chamber. Saving his life is the most important thing."
Everyone turned to their senior brother, who lived in Beijing, for help.
The eldest brother looked completely bewildered. “Don’t look at me like that. I don’t even know who the girl he’s going to marry is. A few days ago, my junior brother came to me to borrow money. He said he was going to get married. I gave him all the money that my uncle had saved and the money from selling medicinal herbs.”
It was unclear which senior brother was the first to come to his senses, but he said, "Let's go next door. The bride lives right next door. Let's hurry over and beg her."
The senior brothers always doted on this junior brother.
They were not afraid of being implicated and having their entire family executed, nor did they care about any dignity as men.
It doesn't matter whose woman my junior brother has messed with; the most important thing right now is to save his life.
The eldest disciple waved to his junior disciples, "Right! Go next door."
"Stop right there! Don't move!"
With a shout, a group of men dressed in tight-fitting clothes leaped over the wall and surrounded the Black Dragon Pool disciples.
Without a doubt, the person who came must be the emperor's guard.
The eldest brother glanced at the newcomers, his gaze settling on Xiang Yang and Xiang Song, who were at the head of the group.
He bowed respectfully and said, "I am the eldest disciple of Nangong Guyan of Black Dragon Pool. Today, I have brought my fellow disciples to visit my junior brother. May I ask why the two leaders have blocked our way?"
The eldest brother, realizing that his junior brother's wedding was off, decided not to attend the wedding banquet in advance.
Xiang Yang ignored Senior Brother Nangong Zeyue's question and turned to look at Xiang Song, "They're not here to help."
Xiang Song looked around, but the servants, maids, and Nangong Zeyue were nowhere to be seen in the inner courtyard.
He glanced at everyone and asked, "Where did Young Master Nangong go?"
Someone pointed to the tightly closed bedroom door, "The Emperor took my junior brother inside to talk."
Xiang Song and Xiang Yang breathed a huge sigh of relief; thankfully, they arrived in time.
"This is none of your business. Go to the front hall and wait."
Accompanied by the Imperial Guards, the group arrived at the main hall.
In the hall, Su Huai-ren understood what was going on as soon as he saw the situation.
Thinking that his neighbors were still completely unaware and busily preparing for their wedding banquet, he stepped towards the door.
He had only taken two steps when Xiang Song called out to him, "Lord Su, please wait. His Majesty has something to discuss with you in a moment."
A clever maid slipped out unnoticed, leaving the other servants bewildered and all turning their gazes toward Su Huai-ren.
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