Li Yunyan had expected him to do this, and she slapped his hand away unhappily.
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
She glared at him, her eyes still holding a hint of anger at being wrongly accused.
Gu Yingzhi was actually pleased to be hit by her, and let out a soft hum.
"I doubt he would dare!"
Li Yunyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. That kiss was just a farewell, nothing romantic. Thankfully, she'd gotten away with it. If he had found out, she didn't know how crazy he would have become.
But after he interrupted her like that, she could no longer cry.
She wiped the tears from her face, took a deep breath, and slowly and evenly began to breathe.
Gu Yingzhi's gaze was fixed on her. As her emotions gradually calmed down, he suddenly stretched out his arms and forcefully pulled her into his embrace.
Then, in an extremely domineering tone, he said, "This is the last time! From now on, I will absolutely not allow you to shed another tear because of him! Otherwise... I will kill him!" His voice was deep and magnetic, containing unshakable authority and determination.
After saying this, Gu Yingzhi slightly increased the pressure on her hand, as if she wanted to make Li Yunyan feel the weight of her words.
Li Yunyan knew this was the limit of his patience; she was already satisfied that he had done so much for her.
She wasn't going to push him to his limits; she tilted her head back in his arms and smiled at him with a charming and graceful smile.
"I'll do whatever my husband says!"
Gu Yingzhi was thrown off guard by her calling him "husband," and immediately lowered his head to kiss her fiercely.
His kiss was like a storm, relentlessly assaulting her. Li Yunyan's back was pressed against the cold, hard chair back, making her extremely uncomfortable.
She pushed him away forcefully, murmuring, "Not here, I feel uncomfortable!"
Gu Yingzhi knew her well; she wouldn't cooperate if the environment wasn't comfortable.
He had no choice but to suppress the burning passion in his heart, and squeezed out of Ruyan Clinic with her in his arms.
He hurriedly boarded the carriage and headed towards the other courtyard.
*
King Qingyang will eventually return to Qingyang City.
Qingyang City still needs Gu Yingzhi's governance, and the emperor and the imperial concubine cannot allow him to leave his fiefdom unoccupied and continue to live elsewhere.
Li Yunyan is now willing to go back with him, as she has never been to Qingyang City before.
Knowing that she disliked the previous Qingyang Prince's Mansion, Gu Yingzhi found another excellent location in Qingyang City and was determined to carefully build a brand new mansion for her there—a mansion that belonged only to the two of them.
Nestled amidst verdant mountains and clear waters, this land boasts a tranquil and pleasant environment, resembling a paradise on earth. Shady trees and vibrant flowers abound, and a gentle breeze carries a refreshing scent. Not far away, a crystal-clear stream flows gently, its ripples sparkling with crystalline light. Such beauty is invigorating and perfectly aligns with Gu Yingzhi's thoughts: only such a idyllic place could be worthy of his beloved woman.
After selecting the location, Gu Yingzhi immediately began planning and designing the new royal residence. He invited top craftsmen and designers to participate in the project, striving to make every detail perfect. From the overall layout and architectural style to the interior decoration, everything was carefully considered and repeatedly refined.
The entire palace is grand in scale and imposing in style. The main buildings adopt the traditional Chinese style, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, showing the beauty of simplicity and elegance; while the courtyards cleverly incorporate elements of Jiangnan gardens, with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner, winding paths leading to secluded spots, and a unique charm.
The wedding ceremony of Li Yunyan and Gu Yingzhi was held in this brand-new royal palace.
The entire mansion was brightly decorated and filled with a festive and joyful atmosphere. Yun'er, Hui'er, and Xi'er were especially excited, their faces beaming with radiant smiles. Led by Consort Shu, they sat on high seats, receiving congratulations from the guests who had come to the banquet.
Consort Shu came here with the Emperor's special permission. After returning home last time, she missed her three little grandchildren so much that she started making preparations in the palace as soon as the imperial decree for the marriage was issued.
The room prepared is for my three little grandchildren.
With His Majesty's permission, she will bring her three grandchildren with her when she returns to the palace this time, so that they can stay with her and His Majesty in the palace for a while longer.
As for her son and daughter-in-law, let them live a good life in their new mansion and try to give her a few more grandchildren.
As night fell and the lights came on, the mansion, which had been bustling and lively all day, gradually returned to tranquility.
At this moment, Gu Yingzhi, dressed in a bright and dazzling bright red wedding robe, stepped firmly into the bridal chamber. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, his face handsome and resolute, as if he had stepped out of a painting, breathtakingly beautiful. Inside the room, Li Yunyan, draped in a red veil, sat quietly by the bed, like a blooming, delicate flower.
A faint fragrance filled the room, and brightly lit red candles cast a warm and romantic glow. In the flickering candlelight, the figures of the two were faintly visible, like a beautiful painting unfolding before their eyes. They gazed at each other, and through the thin veil, they could almost feel each other's burning gaze.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment; everything around them became insignificant, and only the two of them mattered.
Gu Yingzhi couldn't wait to use the wedding veil to lift her bridal veil. A small face, more beautiful than a flower, was lifted up and she smiled at him with her eyes crinkling.
He held her tightly, as if he wanted to pour all his emotions into that embrace.
His voice trembled slightly, filled with boundless joy and excitement: "Yanyan, I have finally achieved my wish of marrying you. You have finally become my queen!"
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