"impossible!"
Liu Hongyuan was the first to object, and the other members of the Liu family reacted in much the same way.
“I’m sorry, I’m not asking for your opinions, I’m informing you! However, I hope you will keep this a secret until the day of my wedding!” Liu Zhaodi said firmly.
"Liu Zhaodi, what are you thinking? Jiang Yuan's body is barely cold, and you're already thinking about getting married, and to some nobody at that!" Liu Hongyuan was so angry that his face turned red.
"I've made up my mind, and no one can change it!" Liu Zhaodi said without changing her expression, still sticking to her decision.
"Liu Zhaodi, you think you're all grown up now! Don't think you created the Liu family's current glory. If it weren't for him, let alone you, our entire Liu family would have been buried in the dark and hopeless ground of Nancheng."
Liu Hongyuan's pent-up guilt erupted, and he vented, "Let me tell you, anyone can betray Jiang Yuan, but you are the only one who cannot! He saved you with his life, and everything you have now is built on his back. You have no right to betray him."
Liu Zhaodi showed no displeasure at Liu Hongyuan's cursing, but her expression appeared cold and heartless to others, especially Liu Hongyuan, who was even more enraged after seeing Liu Zhaodi's indifference.
"Get out! I don't have a daughter like you!" Liu Hongyuan pointed at Liu Zhaodi and cursed. After cursing, he glared at Jiang Yuan menacingly and said, "And you, if you dare to come to my Liu family again, I'll break your legs!"
"Uncle, don't get so angry. Please listen to Second Sister's explanation first." Ke Zhiyuan muttered softly from the side. He was considered one of the more rational people among them. At least he didn't believe that Liu Zhaodi would kill Jiang Yuan. He had personally witnessed the two reconcile and also witnessed them sharing life and death. A mere divine position could not shake the feelings between the two.
"What else is there to explain? The wedding is in three days. How can I, an old man, face my good son-in-law after I die with such an unfilial daughter doing this?" Liu Hongyuan was almost jumping up and down cursing.
Liu Zhaodi, not wanting to miss out on trouble, linked arms with Jiang Yuan and said with a leisurely smile, "Don't worry, you'll live for thousands of years, it's too early for you to be thinking about such things!"
"You, you, you... get out of here! And you, get out of here too!"
Outraged, Liu Hongyuan kicked Jiang Yuan in the butt.
With a clang, the large iron gate slammed shut, leaving only the two people standing at the doorway smiling at each other.
"How does it feel to get a good scolding from your father-in-law?" Liu Zhaodi teased.
"So you called me here today just to get a scolding together?" Jiang Yuan said speechlessly, still naively thinking that today was a harmonious and happy family dinner.
Liu Zhaodi shrugged without explaining, and simply said, "It's time for someone to taste the bitterness of being abandoned by everyone during this period."
The two got married three days later; if he didn't get a taste of it, he wouldn't have another chance.
"Only when the gods decline can the believers' piety be witnessed, so it can't be considered as being abandoned by everyone!" Jiang Yuan corrected.
"Oh my, it seems that someone has not only been flirting with the maidservants lately, but has also been studying these things!" Liu Zhaodi's eyes lit up.
"Of course, I'm idle, but I haven't been idle during the time Sister Suxin disappeared." Jiang Yuan had a hint of smugness in his expression. As things gradually got back on track, he began to take over his former power base.
"So, what have you found out?" Liu Zhaodi obviously had her own inside information, but she still wanted to see what Jiang Yuan had accomplished during this period.
Jiang Yuan thought for a moment, then said, "First, there are the alien races. The Holy Spirit Clan has sent a large number of troops to the border of Guzhou. They believe that my death is the decline of China's fortune, so they want to take advantage of my death to regain control of China. Other alien races are also not idle. Their shadows can be seen jumping around all over the land of Kyushu. However, these forces are not as large as the Holy Spirit Clan and are difficult to cause any real trouble. They can be dealt with last."
"The most serious problem regarding other alien races right now is the sea race that is about to invade the land! News has come from Haicheng that the sea race has launched five attacks in the past four months. If Tianfu had not received the order to reinforce its troops long ago, Haicheng might have already fallen to the waves of sea race."
“That’s right, these are indeed problems.” Liu Zhaodi nodded.
"Not only that, but divisions have also begun to emerge within China! Ever since Tianfu gathered the strength of China to drive the alien races out of the land of Kyushu, those powerful families and sects have begun to show their intention to establish their own territories as kings." Although Jiang Yuan's tone was calm, his eyes frequently flashed with a sharp light.
In times of war, centralized power is definitely beneficial to the people. Once there is separatism, those who are exploited at every level are the people at the bottom, while the top of the pyramid remains unchanged.
“It’s normal. Now it’s time to start competing on foundation. Once the half-dead ones buried by the great families reappear one after another, there will inevitably be a major reshuffle of the existing forces, including the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce!” Liu Zhaodi knew very well that although the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce still seemed to be a commercial empire in China, it always lacked an effective means to convert money into armed forces, making it difficult to compete with those great families.
"That depends on whether they have the capability!"
Jiang Yuan's expression turned cold. Although he had been living an ordinary life in Ancheng these past few days, he still maintained control over the black market and the Oath. The entire Oath was now making a full-scale advance towards Guzhou, ready to deal with the invasion of the Holy Spirit Clan at any time.
Liu Zhaodi remembered something and reminded her, "By the way, there have been several new judges in Ancheng recently. I suspect they're after you!"
"I can't hide the fact that I faked my death, but I didn't expect the Heavenly Mirror Temple to arrive so quickly. They really value our wedding."
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