The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

When the decree from the Hall of Mental Cultivation reached Ping'an Town in Nanhu County, the commotion was so great that it nearly blew the roofs off the town.

The saltworks is the largest area in Ping'an Town. As soon as the decree was issued, the saltworks manager shouted at the top of his lungs: "All workers will be given eight days of paid leave!"

As soon as the news came out, the workers in the saltworks were all beaming with joy.

"My sister and brother-in-law are finally back." Xie Xiaogang's eyes welled up with tears.

He was dressed in silver armor, with a sword at his waist. With a wave of his hand, the young men of Xiejia Village's guard team sprang into action.

They picked up brooms and bamboo poles, and within two hours they had cleaned the vast salt field spotless.

The colorful canopy stretched as far as the eye could see, extending for over sixty feet.

Red silk ribbons were stretched from one end of the road to the other as if they were free, and when the wind blew, the festive atmosphere could be carried for miles.

The news had already spread throughout the surrounding villages and towns, and not only the soldiers of Xia Kingdom, the girls of the medical team, and the female guards of Xie Family Village came.

Single men and women from neighboring villages and towns, filled with both trepidation and anticipation, flocked over.

The matchmaking event, with tens of thousands of people, caused such a massive crowd to throng the entrance to the saltworks that the guards immediately went to direct the order.

The girls carrying bamboo baskets had rosy cheeks and were secretly observing the young men from behind the crowd.

The soldiers in military uniforms, though standing tall and pretending to be serious, couldn't help but let their eyes drift toward the girls.

There were also some kind-hearted aunties and grandmas who held their children's birth dates and times in their hands.

He stood on tiptoe, looking around, muttering, "This one is nice," and "That one is handsome."

Under the shed, there was a row of long tables, their red paint gleaming, and the local snacks piled up like small mountains.

Freshly roasted sugar chestnuts, sweet and sour hawthorn jelly, and roasted chicken with crispy skin and tender meat.

The aroma was so enticing that dogs from miles around came running after it!

Wang Xinyao and Zhao Haoxuan, dressed in gorgeous attire, sat together in the main seats with Luo Qing and Ouyang Ping, who were dressed in dragon and phoenix robes.

Below, led by Zhao Meier and Zhou Yunxi, and Zhao Yuwei and Xie Xiaogang,

Fang Zhiyuan and Zhao Yue'er, Zhou Shen and Cui Yingying, and other married couples were also present, each with a smile on their face.

Everywhere in the salt field, there were people helping out. Xie Dagang and Xie Juhua, a married couple, carried tables and chairs, sweat dripping down their faces, but they didn't complain of being tired.

Xie Erzhu and Li Cuihua, a married couple, carried snacks and called out, "Please feel free to try them, everyone."

Wu Mingjun and Xie Shiya, along with the security team, were busy maintaining order, and their voices became hoarse from shouting.

Even Xie Daxiong and Xie Erxiong brought their wives.

But Xie Erxiong's wife, Chen Fengjiao, wasn't there to help.

She had long spotted a business opportunity and set up a flower stall in a corner. She managed to sell a few wildflowers in various ways and made a fortune.

As for those teenagers, they had long been sent back to Xiejia Village.

It is being looked after by the current Lord Xie—the former village chief Xie Zhengyi, along with his wife Wu Yue'e, Manager Chen, and Wu Wenxiu, among others.

A group of little guys chased each other around, causing chaos among the chickens and dogs in Xiejia Village.

Zhou Yunxi strode onto the stage, clutching the megaphone that Wang Xinyao had brought from Earth.

He cleared his throat and said loudly, "Everyone, quiet down! Quiet down!"

With that shout, the sound traveled through the loudspeaker and filled the entire venue, instantly silencing the noisy crowd.

"This matchmaking event today was specially arranged by the Emperor Emeritus and the Empress Dowager because they care about everyone!"

Zhou Yunxi's voice was loud and clear, filled with enthusiasm.

"Whether you're a soldier carrying a gun or a farmer carrying a hoe, whether you're a pretty girl or a handsome young man, if you've taken a liking to someone, just say so boldly."

In our Ping'an Town, the rule is free choice in love; parents aren't allowed to interfere. Don't worry, the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager will back you up.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause, so loud it made everyone's ears ring.

Several spirited girls started whistling at the top of their lungs, which made everyone burst into laughter and made many young men blush with embarrassment.

In the crowd, Gu Ze had already clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His eyes were fixed on Xiao Mei not far away, and his heart was pounding with anxiety.

Xiao Mei was wearing a light green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her hair was styled in a playful double bun, and she had a faint smile on her face.

She held a handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks in her hand, her fingertips trembling slightly, making her look exceptionally charming and beautiful.

Since the scars on her face healed, Xiaomei has become much more cheerful.

But being stared at so intensely by Gu Ze, she couldn't help but blush.

"Xiao Mei." Gu Ze took a deep breath, his palms were sweaty.

"I...I told you I loved you. You said you'd give me an answer when the Empress Dowager returned. Now that she's back, will you...will you marry me?"

"Marry him! Marry him!"

People immediately swarmed around, cheering and jeers rising and falling.

Xiao Mei looked up at Gu Ze and met his expectant and nervous eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she nodded: "I do."

"Great! Great!" Gu Ze shouted excitedly, picked up Xiao Mei, spun her around several times, and grinned from ear to ear.

Xiao Mei was held in his arms, and she buried her face in his chest in embarrassment.

The people around him burst into laughter, and the applause and cheers almost lifted the roof off the saltworks.

The two, hand in hand and blushing, walked up to Wang Xinyao and knelt down with a thud: "We beg the Emperor Emeritus, Empress Dowager, Emperor, and Empress to grant us marriage!"

Wang Xinyao saw it clearly, and the smile on her lips almost overflowed.

She smiled and said to Zhao Haoxuan beside her, "Look, aren't we a couple now? I told you this method would work!"

“Xinyao still has a way.” Zhao Haoxuan looked at her with eyes full of tenderness.

"Granted!" he said, then turned his gaze to Luo Qing and announced loudly, "Royal brother, quickly draft an imperial edict to grant the marriage!"