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

"Junior Sister!"

Xu Jingyan, who originally intended to disrupt the wedding and rescue his junior sister from her clutches, can now only continue to beat his chest and rage helplessly at the top of the tower because of Mu Qingqiu's obstruction.

By this time, a full two hours had passed.

Mu Qingqiu, standing behind him, looked at his dejected appearance with disdain.

How could someone who already has a family try to pull off a bride kidnapping?

Shen Lang and his junior sister are in love, so why are you making such a fuss?

This kind of person has no idea what responsibility is; just thinking about it makes me feel disgusted.

Regardless of whether he listened to what I said earlier, I must keep a close eye on him today and absolutely not let him disturb my junior sister and Shen Lang's good time.

……

As night fell and the hustle and bustle of the daytime wedding gradually subsided, Shen Lang and Jiang Mengxuan walked hand in hand into Shuixuan Residence, their own bridal chamber.

The palace maids, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately knelt down to offer their blessings.

"Welcome Your Majesty."

"Welcome, Your Majesty."

"May Your Majesty and the Emperor enjoy a harmonious and long-lasting marriage."

Jiang Mengxuan's face lit up with joy, and she immediately raised her hand and said, "Get up, all of you. You've all had a long day. It's getting late."

Go prepare some hot water. Now that you've received your lucky money, go home and rest early.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The palace maids were overjoyed and all got up and left.

Soon, only Shen Lang and Jiang Mengxuan, the newlyweds, remained in the large bridal chamber.

"Ah Lang, it's just the two of us left again."

Jiang Mengxuan smiled faintly, pulled Shen Lang to the table decorated with red candles, and picked up a bowl of chilled lotus seed soup and placed it in front of him.

"You must be tired after a long day. Here, have some lotus seed soup to relax."

"Ah."

Shen Lang reached out to take the jade bowl, but was stopped by Jiang Mengxuan at the next moment.

She scooped up a spoonful of lotus seed soup and held it directly to Shen Lang's lips.

"I feed you."

Meeting those bright, clear eyes, Shen Lang obediently opened his mouth, letting the beauty gently place the soup spoon into his mouth.

Instantly, a cool sensation spread throughout my body.

Feeling the ice cream slowly melt in his mouth also dispelled his nervousness and anxiety.

"Mengxuan".

Shen Lang quickly responded.

He picked up a bowl of white fungus soup from the table and fed it to Jiang Mengxuan in the same way.

The silky smooth texture of the white fungus soup spreads in your mouth, just like the bride's feelings at this moment—sweet and warm.

"Ah Lang, sit down."

Jiang Mengxuan pulled Shen Lang to sit down at a table.

Finally, he picked up the prepared imperial cup.

"After this drink, we should consummate our marriage, Ah Lang. You'll be good to me for the rest of your life, right?"

"You are my wife. If I don't treat you well, who else should I treat well?"

"Then, Ah Lang, you have to promise me one thing."

"You said."

"From now on, you are not allowed to have any relations with any woman other than me."

Actually, I'm a very selfish person; I can't accept my husband sharing his love for me with other women.

Please promise me you won't do that, okay? It will make me very sad, and I won't know what to do.

Shen Lang smiled: "Mengxuan, today is our big day!"

Why say such things? Don't worry, I will only love you in this life.

Jiang Mengxuan grabbed his hand: "Then you must keep your word and never go back on your promise."

Shen Lang chuckled again: "Alright, my wife, on such a beautiful day, don't you think it's unlucky to say such things? Or do you not believe me?"

Jiang Mengxuan quickly said, "Of course I believe you, I'm just scared, you know, Ah Lang."

When my uncle told me that Changsun Ying had taken a liking to you, my heart was in my throat.

I'm afraid you'll suddenly agree to leave me, and then I really won't know what to do.

I only breathed a heavy sigh of relief when you refused so decisively.

Shen Lang raised his hand and gently hooked the tip of her nose: "My wife is so beautiful, how could she possibly be interested in other women?"

So don't worry, your husband isn't the kind of person who's fickle. Having you in this life is enough!

Hearing Shen Lang's firm answer, Jiang Mengxuan's heart trembled violently.

"Alright, my wife, this is an auspicious time. Should we waste our time on such trivial matters? Let's drink this cup of Dragon and Phoenix Wine together and get some rest."

"Ah."

Jiang Mengxuan picked up her wine cup and drank with Shen Lang.

As she put down her wine cup, Qingwen's voice rang out from outside the beaded curtain.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the bath is ready. Please bathe and change."

Shen Lang and Jiang Mengxuan exchanged a glance, and both blushed.

"Then, we..."

"Go."

……

In the warm bath, Shen Lang stretched out his arms and leaned against the edge of the pool, lying on his back and quietly feeling the water flow dispel the fatigue of the day.

In a little while, the auspicious time for the wedding night will arrive.

Looking at the striking yang-guarding mark on his wrist, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Perhaps when he unintentionally touched that cinnabar dot, his life became intertwined with Jiang Mengxuan's.

"Your Majesty, it's time to change your clothes."

Qingwen's voice rang in my ears.

"understood."

Shen Lang took a deep breath, stood up, revealing his heroic physique, turned around to dry himself, and immediately changed into a set of silk casual clothes.

Although Shen Lang moved very quickly, Qingwen still noticed something when he got out of the water.

Her eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly covered her mouth to stop herself from gasping out.

As soon as Shen Lang stepped out of the bath, Qingwen smiled and handed him a piece of sandalwood.

"Your Majesty, please rinse your mouth."

"Ah."

Shen Lang handed over the sandalwood incense and put it in his mouth.

Instantly, a minty flavor swept over his taste buds, giving him a slight buzz.

However, Qingwen soon handed Shen Lang a cup of flower tea to rinse his mouth.

With everything prepared, Shen Lang, guided by Qingwen, slowly walked towards the bridal chamber.

At this moment, the candlelight in the once brightly lit bridal chamber had dimmed considerably.

A faint, peculiar fragrance, a mixture of aphrodisiac powder and rouge used in wedding ceremonies, wafted through the air, adding a touch of romance and warmth.

"Emperor."

Qingwen accompanied Shen Lang to stop outside the bridal chamber.

"May Your Majesty and the Emperor live in harmony and be forever united in heart."

After saying this, she obediently bowed and then tactfully withdrew.

Shen Lang composed himself and went straight into the bridal chamber.

In the dim candlelight, Jiang Mengxuan had already changed into a light and cool outfit. She lay on the spacious bed with her back to the outside, quietly waiting for the auspicious moment to arrive.

At this moment, she was extremely nervous.

Tonight, I will entrust my body and soul to her. How will my husband treat me?

She was both looking forward to it and feeling afraid.

In the days leading up to the wedding, she also did some intensive research on the topic.

All I know is that a woman's first time is extremely painful.

Just how painful is it?

Jiang Mengxuan was completely unaware of this. In addition, Qingwen had just told her some of what she had seen. While she was happy, she was also a little nervous. She could only silently pray that Shen Lang could control his emotions and not be too rude.

A faint scent of floral dew wafted through the air, followed by a slight movement from the bed beside her, causing her to instinctively clench her hands.

She knew that her husband had already sat down beside her, so she quickly and nervously closed her eyes, looking alluring and ready to be taken.

But after a long time, the man behind him remained motionless.

Just as she was about to turn around and take a look, Shen Lang's hand was already on her shoulder.

"My wife, are you asleep?"

"I...didn't wait for you..."

Jiang Mengxuan felt her ears burning hot. She wanted to remind someone of something, but she didn't know how to start.

Shen Lang's hands began to gently roam over her body.

The tingling, slightly electric sensation made Jiang Mengxuan involuntarily purse her lips.

"My wife, are you ready?"

"Um……"

After responding, Jiang Mengxuan was quite certain that her face had turned red all the way to the roots of her neck.

The next moment, she felt her body being lifted up by a strong and powerful force.

The moment she looked up, she found herself lying in the man's arms, meeting his gentle, tender gaze.

"My husband, I'm a little scared..."

"Don't be afraid, leave it to me."

"Then, be gentle."

"I will try my best."

Looking at his beautiful wife in his arms, Shen Lang could no longer resist and leaned down to kiss her lips.

Jiang Mengxuan slowly closed her eyes and gently wrapped her arms around Shen Lang's waist.

During their tender moment, their thin clothes were casually opened.

Shen Lang, no longer satisfied with their close relationship, gradually began to shift his affections towards her.

Cheeks, earlobes, neck, and finally...

"Husband..."

Suddenly, Jiang Mengxuan's pupils contracted, and after letting out a soft gasp of disbelief, her mind went completely blank.

That place actually...

The next moment, the bed curtains slipped down, concealing the ripples of spring...