We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?.

Chapter 253 The scholar was still a scholar, and the woman was still wearing a white dress.

On the high platform, Empress Dowager Yan stood to one side, her sleeves clenched tightly, coldly watching Huang Wei.

She had no idea what Huang Wei meant!
In recent days, she had heard from her younger brother that Huang Wei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was wavering and even hinted to other aristocratic families to compete for the position of empress.

But Empress Dowager Yan just couldn't understand it.

Yan gave Huang Wei a lot of things and treated him with the utmost respect. She never did anything to wrong him.

Moreover, the relationship between the two sides has always been quite good.

Why did he change his mind?
Empress Dowager Yan turned her head again and looked at Yan Shan'ao, who was not far away.

Yan Shan'ao also shook his head with a solemn expression, not knowing what was going on.

Actually, Huang Wei was also a little nervous at this moment.

As the saying goes, it's better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage.

I really don't want to be such a bad person.

Not to mention that she had already promised the Yan family to support him.
But lately, he's been causing trouble.

I fear that after today, my reputation will plummet.

But since it was the sect leader's order, what could he say?

That's right, there's one thing Huang Wei doesn't understand.

The fact that the sect leader doesn't want the talented woman from the Yan clan to become the empress of Zhou is simply a matter of the sect leader's word.
Who can disobey the sect leader's opinion?

But the sect leader seemed to be holding something back.

"Forget it."

Huang Wei shook his head inwardly.

Just focus on your own business. After today, I'll just find an excuse to go back to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

I have a feeling something is going to happen at the King's Palace this week, so I can't stay here any longer.

"cough cough"

Huang Wei coughed a few times, explaining why he objected.

"Although the nine stars formed a circle yesterday, there were also seven stars in a line, like a sword, mysteriously positioned to the side. This suggests that there may be hidden dangers within the perfect circle."

Based on my analysis, it is best to proceed according to your country's proper etiquette today, and refrain from making any unauthorized changes that could cause further trouble.

"Elder Huang is right. The wedding ceremony is not a trivial matter; it should only be performed during a formal ceremony. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"

"I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"

"Your Majesty! What kind of logic is this, holding a wedding ceremony at this time? Our ancestors would think we're playing a trick on them."

After Huang Wei spoke, the other court officials quickly followed suit.

Hearing the voices of these court officials, Empress Dowager Yan and Yan Shan'ao's faces turned terrifyingly dark.

Both of them knew that these ministers were aware that they had likely lost the support of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

Without the Wan Jian Sect's firm support, even though the Yan family wielded considerable power in the court, the other ministers and clans could unite and stick together, preventing Yan Shan'ao from acting recklessly.

“Your Majesty, Elder Huang is right. Let’s postpone the wedding ceremony until the official ceremony day,” Empress Dowager Yan said, stepping forward.

Although Empress Dowager Yan was unwilling, what could she do now?
It's better to take a step back and save face.

"Since the Empress Dowager has said so, let's leave it at that for today." Xiao Mo nodded.

Xiao Mo appeared calm on the surface, but was secretly delighted.

Judging from today's situation, it seems that the Ten Thousand Swords Sect is not so supportive of the Yan clan anymore.

Something must have happened between the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the Yan Clan, since even the aloof Fairy Jiang looked displeased when she mentioned the Yan Clan.

The reason they haven't fallen out yet is probably just to save face.

After two incense sticks had burned, all the procedures of the wedding ceremony were carried out without any problems.

After the officials withdrew, Yan Ruxue was also led away by Empress Dowager Yan. Xiao Mo returned to the palace, changed into a loose Taoist robe, and then went to the Imperial Study.

Although Xiao Mo was focused on cultivating Taoism and basically ignored politics, some important national policies still required his imperial seal to be stamped.

Every so often, Xiao Mo would go to the Imperial Study to handle matters.

However, because Xiao Mo increased the time flow rate of the Hundred Lifetimes Book, his mind became somewhat fatigued. In addition, the failure of this tribulation brought a considerable shock, so Xiao Mo's spirits were not very good to begin with.

After dealing with several memorials, Xiao Mo lay down on the table to rest and recuperate.

Meanwhile, in the Lingxin Palace, Yan Ruxue had already changed out of her wedding dress and put on a long skirt again.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Empress Dowager Yan, Yan Ruxue left the palace, escorted by Consort Huang.

When Yan Ruxue passed by the outer wall of the Imperial Study, she couldn't help but stop.

Upon seeing this, Lady Huang smiled and said, "Miss, I heard that His Majesty is handling state affairs in the Imperial Study. Would you like to go in and take a look?"

"Is that alright?" Yan Ruxue asked. "According to the Zhou Kingdom's etiquette, His Majesty and I are not allowed to meet before we are married, are we?"

“According to the Zhou Dynasty’s etiquette, that is indeed the case, but people are flexible, while rules are rigid,” Huang Shangyi said with a smile. “Besides, so many civil and military officials have disrespected the Empress Dowager today, and she is angry. What’s wrong with not following some rules?”

Yan Ruxue lowered her head, thought for a moment, and smiled, "In that case, let's do as Huang Shangyi says."

Upon seeing Yan Ruxue agree, Huang Shangyi quickly signaled to several palace maids to first send away the palace maids serving at the door and Wei Xun.

After finding no one outside the Imperial Study, Yan Ruxue crossed the square in front of it.

As Yan Ruxue walked outside the Imperial Study, she could faintly hear the steady breathing of the man inside.

Yan Ruxue smiled slightly, did not knock, but opened the door softly and slowly walked in.

In the imperial study, Xiao Mo was asleep, slumped over his desk.

"Um"

Suddenly, Xiao Mo frowned, looking somewhat pained, as if he had been having a dream.

Yan Ruxue stretched out her finger and gently touched Xiao Mo's forehead.

Warm spiritual energy entered Xiao Mo's body.

Soon, Xiao Mo's brows relaxed, and he fell into a deeper sleep.

The woman gently brushed her skirt aside, squatted down, placed her hands on the desk, rested her fair chin on her arm, and blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes at the sleeping man.

Sunlight streamed through the window sill into the study, and fine dust particles, reflecting the midday sun, gently settled on the two people inside.

As she watched, the woman stretched out her fair finger and gently poked his cheek.

Xiao Mo felt a tickle in his sleep, rubbed his cheek against his arm, and continued to sleep.

The woman smiled and continued to look at him quietly.

Seven thousand years ago.

In a small village, there lived a scholar who loved to read in his courtyard.

The scholar had a habit.

If he was too tired, he would rest on the stone table.

At this moment, the girl in the white dress would wriggle her little hands on the desk like a kitten, looking him straight in the eye, and occasionally poking his cheek.

Just like it is now.

Seven thousand years later.

Even if a scholar becomes an emperor.

Even if a woman rules the world.

But it seems...
A scholar remains a scholar.

The woman was still wearing a white dress.

(End of this chapter)