Ying Zheng took a few deep breaths, then turned to his wicked husband, "Grand Commandant, I have already prepared a banquet at Zhangtai Palace. We will discuss everything in court tomorrow, what do you say?"
The wicked husband smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Of course, the princess has just arrived in my Qin Kingdom, how can we talk about such troublesome matters on such a joyous occasion?"
"Let's go to Zhangtai Palace, have some wine, and share the joy!" Ying Zheng laughed heartily, pulling Mi Ji up the steps.
"You've forgotten your principles for the sake of beauty, Brother Zheng, you're in love?!" The wicked husband smiled slightly upon seeing this and followed after him.
He never expected that Ying Zheng, who was usually indifferent to women, would treat Mi Ji in this way; it was truly unexpected.
In truth, how could he possibly understand that mindset?
In his previous life, he had always been involved in the military, and he was still in the military in this world, fighting in the north and south, spending his days with a group of rough men.
Ying Zheng initially resisted the marriage, but Mi Ji's experiences along the way made him extremely angry. No matter what, she had become his queen and was his personal possession. How could she be humiliated by outsiders? Wouldn't that be a slap in his own face?
Tell me, which man could bear such a thing? Especially a monarch who could have millions of corpses with a mere word!
In addition, Mi Ji's gentle and reasonable nature made him feel a little guilty. All these emotions materialized when he saw Mi Ji, turning into a feeling of tenderness.
Of course, if Mi Ji were as big and burly as a tank, and spoke with a voice as loud as the valiant Zhang Yide, you'd see if he would still act that way.
It can only be said that this is a common trait among men: they treat people differently depending on who they are dealing with.
Upon entering Zhangtai Palace, wine, meat, melons, and fruits were laid out on tables. The tall chairs and tables with backrests caught Mi Ji's attention.
"This was designed by the Grand Commandant, and it is extremely comfortable," Ying Zheng immediately explained. His gentle and considerate manner greatly eased Mi Ji's tension.
Ying Zheng helped Mi Ji to sit down on the high platform and explained in a low voice, "You were assassinated on the way, and the timing is uncertain. Let's leave it at that for today, and hold a grand ceremony on an auspicious day later."
Mi Ji smiled gently and said softly, "Your Majesty, there is no need to spend more money and manpower. Today, with all the officials as witnesses, Mi Ji is already very satisfied."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was even more pleased with Mi Ji's simplicity and lack of extravagance. He nodded, his eyes revealing deep gratitude for Mi Ji. He knew that Mi Ji's understanding and tolerance were the greatest support she could give him, the king.
"I am truly fortunate to have such a reasonable and understanding princess," Ying Zheng said softly, his tone filled with respect and admiration for Mi Ji.
The palace musicians began to play cheerful music, and the dancers joined in, filling the entire Zhangtai Palace with a festive atmosphere. Ying Zheng raised his cup to toast Mi Ji, and amidst the blessings of the crowd, the two raised their cups together and drank them down in one gulp.
After several rounds of drinks, Ying Zheng's face flushed. He stood up and announced to the assembled civil and military officials: "Today, my wedding banquet with Mi Ji is not a grand ceremony, but it is of extraordinary significance. I hereby promise that I will stand by Mi Ji's side through thick and thin, and never abandon her, even in life or death."
Upon hearing this, all the officials rose to their feet and shouted in unison, "The King is wise, and the Queen is virtuous!" Their voices echoed throughout the Zhangtai Palace for a long time.
Ying Zheng and Mi Ji smiled at each other. They knew that from now on, they would face the future of Qin together, whether it was stormy or sunny. At this moment, their hearts were closely connected.
The wicked husband, sitting at the head of the table below, ate and drank heartily. He had been suffering terribly these past few days, unable to eat or sleep well, and felt that he had lost a lot of weight. He had no interest in those sweet and romantic scenes.
"Haha, my Grand Commandant has truly worked hard!"
Ying Zheng glanced at his wicked husband, who looked like a granary storing grain, and smiled somewhat mockingly before saying, "Come on, deliver these dishes of mine to the Grand Commandant."
"Um... thank you, Your Majesty!" The wicked husband was equally unceremonious, whimpering as he thanked him.
Mi Ji covered her mouth and chuckled, then whispered, "Your Majesty, the Grand Commandant has been working tirelessly all the way here to protect me, unable to sleep or eat properly. He has truly suffered."
Upon hearing this, the wicked man put down the lamb leg in his hand, waved his greasy hands, and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I am a servant of the king, and I will do my best to fulfill the king's orders."
"The safety of the Princess is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised in the slightest. It is both a matter of duty and a matter of principle for me. How could I possibly accept the Princess's thanks?"
This statement made perfect sense, but it was completely different from his previous style of doing things. Not only did all the officials in the court look at him with surprise, but even Ying Zheng felt jealous.
"Grand Commandant... I have never been so polite to you, not even to myself."
These pointed words would have made anyone else kneel down and beg for mercy, unlike the wicked husband who acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to eat and drink as if nothing was wrong.
Mi Ji appeared somewhat flustered and quickly apologized in a low voice, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. I hadn't even met the Grand Commandant before this, and we had barely exchanged a few words..."
She misunderstood, thinking that Ying Zheng believed the two of them were having an affair. If Ying Zheng really thought that, then something terrible had happened.
After all, the two had been together all along the way, with the wicked husband doing his best to protect her. There were also several assassination attempts where the wicked husband rescued the damsel in distress, which inevitably made people wonder.
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then burst into laughter, which made all the officials present laugh as well.
"Your Highness, you misunderstand. You don't know that this young man is usually unruly and has never been so polite and humble before. Even towards me, he has never been so courteous!"
As soon as he finished speaking, voices of agreement immediately filled the hall.
"Yes, Your Highness is still not familiar with the Grand Commandant's character. If he really turns against you, even the King would have to give him some face," Meng Can said with a smile.
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