Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

The chefs hired for the wedding banquet were all imperial chefs from the palace.

Every dish is meticulously prepared to the standards of the royal palace.

The delicious dishes are countless!
Perhaps only a princess's wedding would be celebrated with such a high-level banquet.

Simultaneously,

The band they hired was also from the palace; they could be considered the top band in the entire Daqian Dynasty.

Whether it's the guzheng, pipa, dance, or anything else, they have all reached the pinnacle of their skills.

The guests toasted each other, enjoying their drinks and conversation.

Chen Jie's wedding this time is also equivalent to a choice of sides.

Therefore,
When people get together to drink and chat, they go through a process of getting to know each other.

Chen Jie, the prince consort, behaved very modestly.

He toasted each table of guests in turn, expressing his gratitude.

Some people who were familiar with Chen Jie quickly offered him a toast.

Chen Jie didn't stand on ceremony; he accepted all offers of wine and downed every drink as a sign of respect.

He drank dozens of glasses of wine in one go.

Fortunately, the alcohol content was not high, equivalent to sake, and his martial arts skills had already broken through to the point where he was only one step away from 'Marrow Transformation and Energy Conversion'.

Therefore,
He could quickly get rid of the effects of the alcohol by circulating the Vajra Skill.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was instantly lively and extraordinary.

However, drinking like this makes my stomach feel a bit uncomfortable.

He went to the toilet several times before his stomach was relieved.

They drank until it got dark, and after red candles were lit and the lights came on, Chen Jie finally stopped toasting.

Next,
Surrounded by Ximentang's elite men, he arrived at the door of the new house.

Because of Chen Jie's special status, and because the bride is Princess Lingyue, there will naturally be no wedding night pranks.

Everyone crowded around Chen Jie as they arrived at the door of the new house, but it was just a formality to liven up the atmosphere.

Chunlan, Xiahe, and two other maids stood guard at the entrance to the bridal chamber.

After they saw a group of people surrounding Chen Jie as they arrived at the door, they couldn't help but laugh and say:

"Alright, let's leave the prince consort here."

"Once the prince consort enters the room, you mustn't cause any trouble or disturb the princess and her consort's rest!"

Upon hearing this, everyone sensibly laughed and left, leaving Chen Jie alone standing in front of the maids.

call--!
Chen Jie couldn't help but exhale and wipe the sweat from his forehead.

The wedding ceremonies are finally over.

this moment,
He felt physically and mentally exhausted; he never imagined that getting married would be so tiring.

Chunlan chuckled softly and said:
"Prince Consort, the princess has been waiting for quite some time. Please go in quickly."

Chen Jie was taken aback upon hearing this.

Prince Consort!

This title made him feel a little uncomfortable.

From the Grand Commander of Ximen Hall to the Governor-General, and now the Prince Consort.

The change in identity happened so quickly; it seems it will take some time to adapt to this new identity.

At this moment, the two maids, Qiuju and Dongmei, lifted the curtain of the bridal chamber and said with a smile:

"My lord, please enter the bridal chamber!"

Chen Jie nodded and smiled before entering the room.

Next,
He closed the door and locked the bolt from the inside.

He took several deep breaths to relax.

At that moment, the entire room was completely silent; you could hear a pin drop, and only the faint sound of breathing could be heard.

The large red candle on the table was burning, and the surroundings were enveloped in red light.

Compared to the atmosphere of the banquet hall, the room felt like a completely different world, giving people a warm, relaxed, and quiet feeling!

At this time,

A voice came from inside the room:
"Chen Jie, is that you?"

Chen Jie answered and walked inside.

hiss--!
The next moment, a wonderful fragrance wafted over, refreshing and delightful.

I wonder what kind of incense they lit?

He looked up and saw a string of incense burning on the table in the inner room.

Next to it was a large bed, with curtains hanging down like a rosy cloud.

A pair of golden hooks, from which hung colorful curtains like wisps of smoke.

The large bed was covered with a bright red silk quilt, on which was a large '囍' character.

Princess Lingyue sat on the edge of the large bed, wearing a red veil on her head and a bright red dress.

Beautiful and dignified, elegant and noble!

A delicate dressing table sits on the bedside table, with a wooden box on it.

On top of the wooden box was Chen Jie's personal belongings—a pistol!
Of course, the pistol was empty.

Next to the large bed was a large table covered with red silk.

On the table is a wine pot, next to two exquisite wine glasses.

Next to the wine pot were two plates of very delicate osmanthus cakes and pastries.

There was also a tray on the table with a golden stick in the center.

Lift the veil and raise the golden pole!
The protocol officer had already given him instructions beforehand.

The bride's veil should not be lifted directly with the hands, but rather with this golden pole, as a sign of respect for the princess.

Chen Jie took off the big red flower hanging on his body, and then took off the big red hat he was wearing on his head.

He used the "golden pole for lifting the veil" on the tray on the table to lift the veil off Li Lingyue's head.

hiss--!
For some reason, Chen Jie suddenly felt his heart pounding.

The woman sitting in front of him was his wife!
This wasn't his first time with a woman, but it was his first time getting married legitimately.

and,

He had met Princess Lingyue before, but had never seen her true face.

The marriage between the two was decided several months ago.

But it was delayed for so long that they finally met in person on their wedding night.

in fact,

When Chen Jie was assassinated by Black Dragon Society ninjas in Songjiang Prefecture, Li Lingyue saved him, and Chen Jie had already left a mark on Li Lingyue's heart.

When he got close to the other person, Chen Jie felt a natural sense of intimacy.

but,

Just as he used the golden rod to lift the veil from Princess Lingyue's head.

suddenly,
He was actually a little nervous, and he didn't even know what his wife looked like.

Lifting the veil, one could see that Princess Lingyue's head was adorned with a beaded curtain that extended all the way to the ends of her phoenix crown.

Her beautiful face was revealed under the red light.

Two willow-leaf eyebrows came into Chen Jie's view, followed by a pair of crystal-clear eyes and beautiful red lips, which were now showing a faint smile.

Her face held a slight blush, making her appear incredibly beautiful and dignified.

hiss--!
Although Chen Jie was already prepared, he knew that Princess Lingyue's appearance should be quite good.

but,

Seeing Li Lingyue's face at this moment, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, and was instantly mesmerized.

Li Lingyue said shyly:

"What are you staring at my face for? Hurry up and take off your hood."

"What's so interesting about it!?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but lower her head, a blush creeping onto her face.

Although her martial arts level was higher, she had already broken through and reached the 'Great Perfection of Marrow Transformation and Energy Transformation' realm.

but,

At this moment, she was even more nervous than Chen Jie.

"Cough-cough-"

Chen Jie deliberately coughed to cover up his lapse in composure.

Then,

He laughed along and said:
"Ever since I met you in Songjiang Prefecture, I've been wondering what you look like?"

"Seeing you today, I realize how beautiful you are, far exceeding my expectations."

finished,

He removed the red veil from Li Lingyue's head and gently placed it on the tray on the table.

Li Lingyue said shyly:

"I never expected you to know how to use sweet words, always saying nice things!" "I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I've only ever heard people praise my high talent in martial arts, but no one has ever praised me for being beautiful."

finished,

She stood up from the edge of the bed and went to the table next to her.

at this time,

Her bright red silk shawl revealed her stunning figure, which appeared even more graceful in the red candlelight.

Chen Jie opened his eyes wide, feeling his eyes go blank and his head buzzing.

but,

He wasn't some country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

In just a moment, he quickly came to his senses.

Next,
Chen Jie also came to the table, picked up the wine pot that was placed on the table, and filled the wine glass.

Then he picked up a glass of wine, handed it to Li Lingyue, and said with a smile:
"After tonight, we'll be husband and wife!"

"As the etiquette officer instructed, let's drink the nuptial wine together first to add a touch of ceremony!"

Li Lingyue nodded, a smile still on her face.

She took the wine glass Chen Jie handed her and said:
"You seem a little different this time we meet?"

Chen Jie laughed and said:
"Life still needs a little sense of ritual, after all, this is our first time experiencing marriage."

"Now that we have already paid our respects to heaven and earth, we are truly husband and wife."

Li Lingyue lowered her head, too shy to utter a sound.

After drinking the nuptial wine, Li Lingyue suddenly heard Chen Jie's stomach rumble.

She exclaimed in surprise:

"You were entertaining guests outside, and you were so busy drinking that you didn't eat anything, did you?"

"Luckily, I had prepared your favorite osmanthus cake in advance. Next time you drink, remember to eat something first, it's very uncomfortable to drink on an empty stomach."

Chen Jie nodded slightly.

Not to mention,
Early this morning, he was busy picking up the bride, and then after returning, he was busy drinking and entertaining guests.

He really didn't eat anything.

Hearing Li Lingyue say this, he felt extremely hungry.

On the table were two plates of osmanthus cakes from the palace. Chen Jie had eaten them when he last visited the palace to meet the emperor, and they tasted very good.

He didn't stand on ceremony with Li Lingyue and grabbed a piece of osmanthus cake to eat.

Melts in your mouth!

When I get back to Shandong, I'll see if I can open a food factory that specializes in making this kind of osmanthus cake.

As Chen Jie ate, he secretly thought to himself.

Seeing Chen Jie wolfing down his tea, Li Lingyue quickly poured him a full cup and said with a smile:

"Drink some water, don't choke. Why are you eating so fast?"

Chen Jie ate with relish and sighed:

"I don't know what this osmanthus cake is made of, but it tastes really good."

"When I go to Nanjing or Qingzhou in Shandong, I want to open a food factory that specializes in making osmanthus cake."

"If the taste were even half as good, I believe it would sell very well."

suddenly,
He remembered something and asked, "By the way, you've been staying in your room since noon, you must be hungry too, right?"

Li Lingyue shook her head and said:

"I already ate; someone brought me food."

Chen Jie smiled and quickly finished the plate of osmanthus cake.

Immediately afterwards, he downed the tea in one gulp, sighed, and said:

"The wedding ceremony is too complicated, more tiring than fighting a war."

"I've been busy since this morning, without a break!"

"But to marry you, it's all worth it."

A smile appeared on Li Lingyue's face as she said:

"What I'm curious about is, you've never heard of me before, so why did you agree to the marriage alliance when Father wanted to arrange it between you?"

"What if my appearance doesn't suit your taste? Will you regret it?"

at this time,

In the red candlelight, her beautiful eyes gazed at Chen Jie with deep affection, as if trying to see through his heart.

but,

The two were at roughly the same level of spiritual refinement, and neither could shake the other's state of mind.

Chen Jie chuckled and said, "You're a princess, so even if your looks aren't great, they can't be that bad, right?"

Under the lights, the atmosphere became ambiguous.

Li Lingyue lowered her head, her fingers pinching the hem of her skirt, and said softly:
"My lord, could you please remove the phoenix crown from my head?"

Her voice was soft, but it was so clear to Chen Jie's ears.

Plop—plop—!
this moment,
Chen Jie felt his heart beating faster.

call--!
He took a deep breath to calm himself down and walked up to Li Lingyue.

Next, he gently removed the phoenix crown from Li Lingyue's head.

next moment,
Li Lingyue's jet-black hair hung down.

In the red candlelight, Li Lingyue exuded a breathtaking beauty.

hiss--!
Chen Jie couldn't help but gently pull Li Lingyue into his arms.

"Chen Jie—!"

Li Lingyue let out a soft moan.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Jie picked up Li Lingyue, carried her to the bedside, and put her down.

Li Lingyue shyly buried her face in Chen Jie's chest, listening to the beating of Chen Jie's heart and feeling the burning heat emanating from his body.

this moment,
She felt as if she had no martial arts skills and involuntarily clung to Chen Jie.

The bridal chamber is brightly lit with candles, and the two lovers dance lightly together!
The red candles in the room were still burning, but it was getting dark.

The moon was shining brightly, but unexpectedly, dark clouds soon appeared.

Outside the main compound of Ximentang, only the large red lanterns hanging on both sides of the gate remained, shimmering with a bright red light.

-

It's late at night!
The wedding banquet had long since ended, and the guests had all left the Ximentang headquarters mansion.

The remaining servants and maids began to tidy up the surrounding area.

The noise subsided, and the surroundings returned to their previous quiet state.

Only the two large red lanterns at the main entrance of the Ximentang headquarters, with the clearly visible '囍' character on them, reminded everyone that a wedding banquet had just been held here tonight.

Inside the courtyard, there were still many servants tidying up.

Liu Bamei sat down on a stone step in the mansion and looked up at the large red lanterns not far away.

A very large cat was following her.

No, this isn't a cat, it's a six-month-old tiger.

This little tiger was a wild beast that Chen Jie successfully controlled and tamed by merging its consciousness with his own willpower through the "mind-transfer technique".

Ever since Chen Jie tamed the 'Black Panther' in San Francisco, North America, he has tried to tame other wild animals.

unfortunately,

He experimented with taming beasts many times, but all his attempts failed.

The beast's consciousness was extremely violent; his ability to control the 'Black Panther' last time was purely coincidental.

'Black Panther' was frightened by the hippopotamus, and its consciousness was suppressed, which allowed Chen Jie to succeed.

Finally, he abandoned the adult beast and replaced it with a newborn wild animal, which allowed him to successfully fuse with it.

but,

His consciousness cannot merge with too many beasts; for every beast he merges with, a part of his consciousness will separate.

So far, he has only fused with the black panther and the little tiger in front of him called 'Little Fatty'.

At this moment, 'Little Fatty' was lying next to Eighth Sister, dozing off with his eyes half-closed.

Chen Jie didn't have time to take care of 'Little Fatty', so he gave it to Ba Mei.

This little guy is very well-behaved next to Ba Mei.

but,

Don't assume it's harmless just because it looks cute.

On the contrary,

It incorporates Chen Jie's willpower, and although it has not yet grown into adulthood, its combat power should not be underestimated.

Eighth Sister sat on the stone steps, one hand resting on 'Little Fatty's' back, gently grooming its fur.

Next,
Her gaze fell on the window of the innermost room in the mansion.

Looking at the flickering candlelight, she didn't know how to describe her feelings at that moment. (End of Chapter)