The birthday banquet for the King of Nanli on September 23rd was still held with great ceremony, but the King's condition was not at all decent.

He still sat high on the dragon throne, but at this moment his eyes were crooked, his mouth was slanted, his face was ferocious, and he had completely lost the majesty of a king.

The King's wife claimed to be ill and did not attend. If this had happened in the past, she would have been charged with disrespect.

But she is now the future queen mother, and her own son will soon succeed to the throne. Who dares to say a word?

Especially now there are rumors in the capital that the death of Mr. Shen has dealt a huge blow to the King's wife, causing her to be depressed and unable to be cured!

The ladies who had attended the audience were all horrified when they returned home, saying that the once noble and beautiful wife of the king looked like a withered flower.

It is said that the doctor Zou from Yong Dynasty was also summoned to the palace to see the lady, but no good news came from her. It seems that the situation is hopeless...

Many people therefore secretly said that the king's wife was really unlucky. She had been a second wife for more than ten years and finally got through it, but she was not destined to enjoy the good life!

When Jiaojiao heard the news, she was secretly happy for the king's wife.

Baili Chengyou has good intentions. Now that the news has been released, it seems that the day when Madam will be free is not far away!

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Three days later, September 26th, was the big day when Baili Chengyou ascended the throne.

The coronation ceremony of the new ruler of Nanli Kingdom was very different from that of Yong Kingdom. As an envoy of another country, the Qiao family could only watch the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the sky.

Jiaojiao was sitting next to her eldest brother at this time, looking up at the tall altar in the distance, her little face looking a little solemn.

[Sacrifice to the heaven.....don't do anything weird to me later! Bah! Bah! Slap my mouth!]

Jiaojiao quickly raised her hand and slapped her own mouth.

Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Tianjing, who were standing by, heard Jiaojiao's thoughts. Although they remained calm, they couldn't help but look up at the sky with worry in their eyes.

Boom——

At this time, a heavy drum sounded, and the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the sky was about to begin!

Jiaojiao quickly stretched her neck to look towards Tongtian Gate, only to see a group of people walking in in an orderly manner, surrounding Baili Chengyou and Meng Guxue who were dressed in gorgeous clothes.

When Jiaojiao saw this well-matched young couple, her eyes instantly brightened up!

Yesterday, Meng Guxue found time to come to the other courtyard. As soon as she arrived, she held her hand tightly and kept muttering:

"Jiaojiao, I'm so scared! I'm so scared! How can I, a fragile college student who can choke to death when drinking water, become the mother of a country?"

"Jiaojiao, does your golden finger have the ability to make people smaller? Make me smaller and put me in your pocket and take me away. I will live in your pocket for the rest of my life!"

Jiaojiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this, "Sister Meng, if you run away at this moment, Baili Chengyou will tear you to pieces, right?"

"Come on, Sister Meng, I'll give you a gift!"

Jiaojiao suddenly took out two "rebound" talismans from her bosom. These were the ones she had prepared for Meng Guxue a long time ago. Even if Meng Guxue didn't come today, Jiaojiao would have asked someone to send them to the palace.

Jiaojiao carefully introduced the function and usage of the rebound talisman. Meng Guxue's mouth opened slightly, and when she looked up at Jiaojiao, she couldn't help but tears up.

"Jiaojiao, I didn't mean that."

Jiaojiao grinned when she heard this, "Sister Meng, what are you thinking about! I am willing to give it to you. I hope Sister Meng will always be well!"

When Meng Guxue heard this, her lips pursed slightly, then she leaned forward and hugged Jiaojiao.

Jiaojiao had hidden worries in her heart, so she did not hide them. She raised her hand and patted Meng Guxue's shoulder, and said softly to comfort her:

“Sister Meng, don’t be afraid of what I’m going to say next.”

"Didn't I get struck by lightning that day? I have no idea what kind of accidents will happen during tomorrow's ceremony."

"If there is lightning that strikes you, you and Baili Chengyou can use one each. I have tried it that day, and the "Rebounding Talisman" is enough."

When Meng Guxue heard this, her whole body trembled slightly, and only then did she understand Jiaojiao's good intentions.

Seeing Jiaojiao looking at her with determination, Meng Guxue slowly put away her timidity and nodded solemnly.

Before Meng Guxue appeared today, Jiaojiao was still worried about her.

But looking over at this moment, Meng Guxue was wearing a phoenix crown and a phoenix robe, walking side by side with Baili Chengyou on the main road, her steps were steady and calm, really looking like a real professional!

[Ah! Sister Meng is getting excited! ]

Jiaojiao was both excited and touched.

The ceremonial procession stopped under the altar. At this time, Baili Chengyou slightly turned sideways and stretched out his hand towards Meng Guxue.

Meng Guxue had put aside all distractions along the way and focused her mind on her demeanor. When she saw the hand stretched out in front of her, her mind was slightly distracted, and she felt her legs go a little weak.

She raised her head and glanced at the top of the altar, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"Xue'er?" Baili Chengyou turned his head to look at Meng Guxue and called out softly.

Meng Guxue came back to her senses after hearing the voice and took Baili Chengyou's hand without hesitation.

Baili Chengyou felt the warmth in the palm of his hand, and his slightly frowned brows instantly relaxed.

He just thought...Xue'er regretted it.

The emperor and empress climbed up the thirty-three steps, each with its own meaning.

According to the tradition of the Nanli Kingdom, the emperor and empress must go up to the altar hand in hand to pay respect to the ancient gods of heaven and earth, so as to prove that they are destined by heaven.

Baili Chengyou knew that Meng Guxue did not know martial arts, and it would be extremely difficult for her to climb the stairs wearing the phoenix crown and robe, so he held Meng Guxue's hand and used a little force in order to give her some strength and support.

Meng Guxue was feeling heavy-hearted when she suddenly felt Baili Chengyou's kindness and her heart suddenly warmed.

She slowly raised her head and looked towards the top of the altar. There... perhaps there was the "death penalty" for her and Baili Chengyou?

Meng Guxue was uncertain, so she immediately pinched the "rebound talisman" given by Jiaojiao in her sleeve, and then she felt relieved.

At this time, Baili Chengyou's deep voice suddenly rang out: "Don't be afraid, I'll take care of everything."

Meng Guxue turned her head to look at him when she heard that, and happened to meet Baili Chengyou's smiling eyes.

"Xue'er, this...is our next life, right? You see, neither you nor I have broken our promises."

When Meng Guxue heard this, her mind instantly flashed back to the scene in her dream. Baili stood in front of her, no longer sharp, and said to her in despair:

"If possible, please leave your next life to me..."

At this moment, Meng Guxue's heart trembled violently, and he inexplicably had a mysterious feeling.

It was as if she had gone around in circles, and now she had finally broken free from some kind of restraints and walked out on a completely different path!

"Baili, not in the next life."

Meng Guxue spoke softly, her eyes became brighter and brighter as she was suddenly blessed with inspiration.

"That dream may have a deep meaning, but it definitely does not represent our entire life."

"So Baili, life is only once, and I have decided to be with you in this only life!"

As soon as Meng Guxue finished speaking, a loud thunder sounded in the sky without any warning, shaking everyone!

Jiaojiao stood up suddenly.

Could it be that "Heaven's Way" is going to use the same old tricks again?