In the end, Tu Shan Lingxi agreed. She promised to marry Yin Changling and stay in the palace as long as he recovered.
Finally, after three months of waiting and recuperation, Yin Changling recovered completely.
During this time, Tu Shan Lingxi stayed with Yin Changling and Tu Shan Susu, watching him instruct Tu Shan Susu every day, and thus learned a lot about the art of balancing emperors.
"An emperor must employ the art of checks and balances, ensuring that one side is not too weak, nor granting the other side power above imperial authority..."
Tu Shan Susu was engrossed in learning, while Tu Shan Lingxi listened from the side, reflecting on her own situation, and began to ponder.
From that day on, it was as if she had been awakened, and she would also secretly sneak out to find Wan Qiyi.
However, she made a point of avoiding Wan Qijin. She almost bumped into him several times at first, but that didn't happen again later.
Yin Changling was naturally aware that she had secretly run back, but he turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it.
It's not that I don't feel sad, but firstly, Tu Shan Lingxi really hasn't done anything outrageous, and she doesn't smell like other men; she still smells nice.
Secondly, he couldn't use force to keep her. He had already tasted the bitter fruit of coercion and enticement, and in the end, he had to resort to a self-inflicted injury to keep Xi'er.
Therefore, Yin Changling could only pester Tu Shanlingxi every day, clinging to her even more tightly, not giving her any chance to breathe.
Yin Changling ordered his men to prepare an exceptionally grand wedding, especially in terms of scale, which surpassed previous regulations. Once he had fully recovered from his injuries, the wedding could proceed directly.
As for Tu Shan Lingxi's final wedding dress, they even sought out embroiderers from all over the city to add gold and silver threads, outlining a lifelike little fox.
He could almost imagine how dazzling and stunning Tu Shan Lingxi would look in it, but only he could see it.
"What do you think of this wedding dress, Xi'er? Are you satisfied?"
The wedding dress was slowly unfurled by six palace maids. Yin Changling pointed at the dress, stroking the embroidery pattern that appeared on it, especially the little fox, and asked Tu Shanlingxi with a smile.
"this……"
Tu Shan Lingxi was also amazed by this wedding dress. The red dress with a white fox was meticulously crafted, with each stitch depicting the white fox as lively and natural, just like a real little fox.
She walked closer for a closer look, and the little fox even appeared in different poses depending on the angle from which she stood—lying on its back, lying down, standing…
Tu Shan Lingxi liked it more and more as she looked at it. She had never imagined that a wedding dress could be embroidered with foxes. It was like a dream dress, the kind that she would never want to take off once she put it on.
"Why did you suddenly remember to make me a wedding dress, and even tattoo a fox pattern on it? Won't the ministers report you for this?"
Tu Shan Lingxi turned around and asked the man, her voice full of joy, soft and sweet, touching the man's heart.
She was still touching it with great affection, her eyes filled with intense joy, like dazzling starlight. Her smile was so sweet that Yin Changling was mesmerized.
"Hey, Yin Changling, I'm talking to you!"
Tu Shan Lingxi held up her little hand and waved it in front of Yin Changling. Her jade-like hand, with its tinkling jade pendants, brought Yin Changling back to his senses.
Yin Changling didn't react, but his words made the servants in the palace lower their heads, not daring to look at their two masters.
They were all afraid that anyone would dare to address His Majesty by his name in broad daylight, or even call out "Hey" without any respect. They were afraid that Yin Changling would kill the person in a fit of rage.
The palace maids were all worried for Tu Shan Lingxi, fearing that she might be punished by His Majesty. After all, they couldn't bear to see such a beautiful person suffer.
However, the palace maids were clearly worried for nothing, because Yin Changling not only did not get angry, but was also full of joy, and even felt particularly close to Tu Shan Lingxi.
"If Xi'er says it's good, then no one dares to say it's bad! Hahahaha, anyone who dares to utter a word against me, I'll take their head!"
Yin Changling grabbed Tu Shan Lingxi's small hand. His large palm was warm and carried a hint of barely perceptible tension. His hand, which was holding Tu Shan Lingxi's, was slightly sweaty.
"Xi'er, since you are willing to wear this wedding dress for me, you cannot go back on your word later."
Yin Changling's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of his throat. He stared intently at Tu Shanlingxi, afraid that she would reject him.
Tu Shan Lingxi finally turned her attention to him. She withdrew her lingering gaze and looked at the somewhat nervous Yin Changling.
"What are you afraid of? I've agreed to marry you, and I won't go back on my word."
The little fox blinked her exquisitely beautiful eyes. Seeing the uncertainty in the man's eyes, she pursed her lips and squeezed his large hand.
"Hmph, you don't believe me?"
"No, no, it's not true, it's not true."
Yin Changling dared not offend Tu Shan Lingxi, after all, he had finally won the heart of this beauty.
If he makes Xi'er run away because of him, then I'll have nowhere to cry.
"Xi'er, I'm really looking forward to our wedding day more and more."
Finally, the wedding day arrived, much to Yin Changling's delight.
...
It was noon.
Yiqing Hall.
The place where the emperor and empress married.
The autumn scenery is breathtaking, with clear skies and crisp air. Wild geese cry out, and crows, considered auspicious, circle overhead, seemingly foreshadowing a truly auspicious marriage.
The officials knelt on both sides of the palace road, waiting for Yin Changling to hold Tu Shan Lingxi's hand and complete the wedding ceremony.
Yin Changling, holding Tu Shan Lingxi's hand, was beaming with joy on his usually dignified face. His eyes and brows were full of laughter, making his happiness immediately apparent.
He was in high spirits, but he immediately stopped when he saw that the person officiating at the wedding was not the prime minister he had chosen.
Yin Changling looked at the uninvited person, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, along with a trace of apprehension.
Tu Shan Lingxi, who was being led by him, noticed that he had stopped and asked in a low voice.
"What's wrong?"
Tu Shan Lingxi's vision was obscured by the red veil, so she couldn't see Wan Qijin and therefore didn't understand Yin Changling's sudden pause.
Yin Changling gripped Tu Shanlingxi's hand tightly, and looked at Wan Qijin warily, his heart suddenly leaping into his throat.
He wondered why Wan Qijin hadn't bothered him lately; it turned out she was holding back something big!
"It's nothing, just meeting an old friend. Xi'er, don't worry about it, leave it to me."
After gently comforting Tu Shan Lingxi, Yin Changling looked up at the man not far away and asked him a question, his words full of wariness.
"What, it's been so long since we last met. Did you come uninvited to celebrate with me?"
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