Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

Yao Meizhen never expected that Jiang Shangxian would take the initiative to approach her; this was a rare opportunity for an assassination.

Just now, Jiang Shangxian, who was suddenly aroused by lust, was so captivated by Yao Meizhen's beauty that he couldn't help but go up and strike up a conversation.

Seeing that the opportunity was rare, Yao Meizhen immediately prepared to poison him with her unique bone-corroding powder.

Once someone is poisoned by the Bone-Corroding Powder, their body will slowly rot within three days, eventually turning into a pool of blood, killing them silently.

But just as she was about to make a move, Shen Lang unexpectedly joined in as well.

This guy is still the same, staring at his own long legs as if he's about to bite them.

However, Yao Meizhen keenly sensed a strong sense of vigilance emanating from her.

At this moment, she began to suspect that everything Shen Lang had shown was an act, and that he was protecting Jiang Shangxian in a different way.

but……

Have I really been exposed?

Let's not talk about Shen Lang and Jiang Shangxian for now.

When Xu Jingyan, Chu Youwei, Qingxuan Daogu, Qi Yinshang, and others saw Shen Lang and Jiang Shangxian's performance, a hint of disdain flashed in their eyes.

Xu Jingyan, in particular, was utterly disdainful of Shen Lang's audacious behavior.

"Junior sister, what did I tell you? Your future husband is truly unique."

Hearing Xu Jingyan's sarcastic remarks, Jiang Mengxuan's face turned frosty. She immediately walked over, trying to suppress her anger, and calmly asked, "Have you two had enough of this?"

The two then realized what was happening and reluctantly left Yao Meizhen's side, following behind Jiang Mengxuan.

"Shen Lang..."

Jiang Mengxuan looked at Shen Lang, called out softly, and said nothing else.

Shen Lang naturally understood the meaning behind her eyes, but he smiled and nodded: "I understand."

Then, he strode up to Qingxuan Daogu and Qi Yinshang, cupped his hands in greeting, and said solemnly, "Seniors, my name is Shen Lang."

"He is the Empress's husband. It is my great honor to meet you both today. Please forgive my impetuousness."

The expressions of Qingxuan Daogu and Qi Yinshang froze.

At this moment, Shen Lang was no longer the lustful and impatient man he had been just moments before.

They were all serious, confident, and composed, as if nothing had happened.

"Ah……"

Xu Jingyan sneered from behind.

This smile caused Chu Youwei's expression to change slightly.

From the moment Jiang Mengxuan appeared, Xu Jingyan's gaze lingered on her for most of the time.

Judging from a woman's intuition, that look in her eyes had long surpassed the bond between fellow students.

This made Chu Youwei wary, and at the same time, she secretly harbored resentment towards Jiang Mengxuan.

Jiang Mengxuan was also surprised by Shen Lang's composure and instantly forgot the unpleasantness from before.

"Hmm, the young man is quite handsome, but I wonder what his character is like."

The nun Qingxuan casually remarked, seemingly alluding to Shen Lang's earlier loss of composure.

However, Shen Lang replied with unusual composure: "Senior, a person's character cannot be judged by a single day or night. If you judge a person's good or evil based on what you see before you..."

Is this too superficial? Does the senior think what the junior said makes sense?

Qingxuan Daoist nun's expression changed. Was Shen Lang's words mocking her for not being able to distinguish between good and evil?

What audacity! You've lived for over a hundred years, when did it become your turn to be taught a lesson by a mere brat?

On the other side, Yao Meizhen also took out her pipe and silently watched Shen Lang.

"Shen Lang, you are not allowed to be disrespectful to your master."

Seeing that Qingxuan Daoist's face was gloomy, Jiang Mengxuan immediately stepped in to smooth things over.

"Master, it has been a long time since I returned to the sect. I wonder how my senior sisters are?"

The nun Qingxuan's expression improved slightly: "Everything is fine, Mengxuan."

"Now that you are the ruler of a nation, you must prioritize the greater good in all matters and not act impulsively, do you understand?"

"I will keep Master's words in mind and will not dare to relax for a moment."

"Well, that's good. Since you're here, please take your seats. The auspicious time is almost here."

Jiang Mengxuan bowed and then turned around to extend her hand to Shen Lang.

This time, Shen Lang did not hesitate. He gently took her hand, and the two sat down side by side at the guest seats.

Seeing the two of them being so intimate, Xu Jingyan's usually handsome face began to twitch slightly.

He vowed that he would cut off Shen Lang's hand if he had the chance. Only he was qualified to hold his junior sister's hand!

After the two sat down, Jiang Mengxuan rolled her eyes at Shen Lang and whispered, "How much trouble are you going to cause me? Have you forgotten what I told you a month ago?"

Shen Lang replied, "There must be a reason for everything, Your Majesty. Before you see the results with your own eyes, it is best not to misunderstand any of my actions."

Jiang Mengxuan: "I think you've been bewitched by that Yao Meizhen. What's so great about that woman? With me..."

Jiang Mengxuan didn't say what she was going to say next, but it was implied that Yao Meizhen was more beautiful than her.

Indeed, Yao Meizhen's looks were only considered above average, but she was still far inferior to Chu Youwei, let alone Jiang Mengxuan.

She really couldn't understand how Shen Lang, who was usually such a serious person, could be so bewitched by the seductive arts of the Hehuan Sect.

"Ha ha……"

Shen Lang chuckled and glanced at Yao Meizhen, who was sitting not far away opposite him, winking at him.

"Your Majesty, just watch, you'll soon find out why I'm doing this."

Half an hour later, the engagement ceremony officially began.

Xu Jingyan and Chu Youwei stood together in front of the head seats to receive congratulatory messages from the two sect leaders.

"Jingyan, Youwei, you two have been together for thirteen years. As sect leaders, we have all witnessed the deep affection between you."

Since you two are mutually attracted, we will naturally help you make your relationship happen. We are people of the martial world, and we don't stand on many worldly formalities.

I ask you both, are you willing to spend your lives together and become husband and wife?

Chu Youwei spoke first: "I do."

As soon as she finished speaking, a blush rose on her face, and a feeling of happiness filled her heart.

The two elders nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xu Jingyan.

Xu Jingyan kept his head down, his face showing no joy at the engagement, but rather a faint trace of melancholy.

"Jingyan, Youwei has already made her stance clear, what about you? Are you not as carefree as a young woman?"

Xu Jingyan then spoke up: "Of course I'm willing, this is a day I've been looking forward to for a long time."

"Alright, since you two have eyes for each other, let's write down the marriage certificate today and officially become husband and wife on the third day of the third month next year."

The Daoist nun Qingxuan and Qi Yinshang quickly wrote a marriage contract and exchanged tokens, thus finalizing the marriage.

"Wishing Senior Brother Xu and Senior Sister Chu a long and happy life together, never to be separated!"

The moment the marriage certificate was presented, all the disciples of the Zixia Sect cheered with joy.

"congratulations."

The other disciples from outside the sect who came to offer their congratulations also echoed their own.

At that moment, Chu Youwei felt like the happiest woman in the world.

Jiang Mengxuan, with a hint of envy in her eyes, said to Shen Lang beside her, "A perfect match, truly the most beautiful thing in the world, don't you think, Shen Lang?"

However, in the instant she turned her head, Shen Lang had vanished.

Jiang Shangxian was also missing.

"Strange, where is he? Could it be..."

Jiang Mengxuan immediately stood up, looked around Zhengyang Hall, and found that the person she was looking for was not there.

Looking at the Hehuan Sect, after discovering that all the Hehuan Sect disciples who had come to attend the ceremony, except for Yao Meizhen, had also disappeared, his expression darkened.

She then quietly left Zhengyang Palace amidst cheers to search for the two men.

At this moment, outside the Zhengyang Hall, by the deserted grass, three female disciples of the Hehuan Sect were clinging to Jiang Shangxian.

"Your Highness, you are so powerful! I want it!"

"Oh, Your Highness, ever since I saw you, my heart has been pounding nonstop."

"Your Highness, please let us sisters go to heaven. I really want to experience the feeling of flying."

Faced with the onslaught of three alluring and shameless women, Jiang Shangxian completely succumbed.

"Since my beauties are so insistent, I wouldn't be a man if I refused. Alright, come on, let me pamper you properly."

As he spoke, Jiang Shangxian began to undress, intending to have a vigorous wild activity within the Zixia Sect.

He had been looking forward to this moment for a long time, feeling that if his Kun'er didn't make an appearance, it would be a disservice to his title of prince.

At this moment, one of the female disciples suddenly took out a white ribbon and whispered in Jiang Shangxian's ear, "Your Highness, you keep looking at us like this, and I'm getting shy. Would you please cover your eyes?"

Jiang Shangxian didn't think much of it and was overjoyed: "You little rascals really know how to play, but I like it, so I'll do as you please."

After saying that, he obediently let the woman blindfold him.

Just then, the three disciples of the Hehuan Sect exchanged glances for a moment, and each of them held a dagger under their sleeves.

"Then, Your Highness, you must enjoy yourself."

The moment Jiang Shangxian's pants were pulled down, he was pushed against the wall.

Jiang Shangxian, oblivious to the approaching danger, still looked on expectantly: "My beauty, don't rush. This is too exciting. I'm afraid I can't handle it. We need to proceed gradually and wait for the right moment to unleash our power."

"Hehehe, Your Highness knows so much! But what I like is to just let it all out. Come on, Your Highness!"

The three women's tone suddenly changed, and their eyes instantly flashed with a fierce light.

Almost simultaneously, they raised the dagger in their hands and stabbed it directly at Jiang Shangxian's chest.

"Tai Xu - Wind Rift".

At the critical moment, the clear sound of a wind chime rang out, accompanied by a fleeting glimpse of a beautiful figure.

*Pfft, pfft, pfft*

Three sharp sizzles rang out, and three streaks of blood splattered into the air.

"what's the situation?"

Sensing something was wrong, Jiang Shangxian felt a sudden warmth on his face and quickly pulled down the white ribbon covering his eyes.

When he saw the three beautiful women lying lifeless in pools of blood, his pupils constricted in shock.