I run a casino in the immortal realm.

Looking at Su Wanqing's face full of happiness, Xu Muyao took a deep breath and suppressed the last bit of bitterness in her heart.

Su Wanqing had always treated her like a younger sister, and Zheng Yifei was a benefactor to the Xu family. She couldn't, and shouldn't, feel any jealousy.

"Mu Yao, what are you thinking about?"

Su Wanqing saw Xu Muyao looking lost in thought in the mirror and asked softly.

"I wasn't thinking about anything."

Xu Muyao snapped out of her reverie and smiled at Su Wanqing in the mirror: "I was thinking that on the eighth day of the first lunar month, Ling'er and I will be your bridesmaids. We'll make sure you look your best and we won't let Brother Yifei take you away so easily."

"Exactly! He needs to drink a few more jars of 'penalty wine'!"

Zhao Ling joined in the commotion.

A burst of cheerful laughter rang out in the room.

Xu Muyao lowered her head, carefully adjusting the hem of her wedding dress, sealing that secret emotion forever deep in her heart.

Time flies, and it's already the eighth day of the first lunar month.

On this day, the city of Tanzhou was brightly decorated and filled with joy.

The entire long street where the Criminal Investigation Department was located was covered with a red carpet, and the trees on both sides of the street were hung with red lanterns powered by spirit stones, illuminating the entire city as bright as day.

The illusion array set up by Ouyang Tian manifested a phantom image of a dragon and phoenix in mid-air. The spirit-gathering array gathered the spiritual energy from the surrounding hundred miles, turning it into crystal-clear spiritual rain that sprinkled down on the city, making all the people bathed in the spiritual rain feel refreshed.

At the beginning of Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the wedding procession set off from the main gate of the Criminal Investigation Department and circled the city.

Zheng Yifei rode a snow-white fourth-tier spirit beast called "Cloud-Stepping Steed," dressed in a bright red wedding robe with a red flower pinned to his chest, exuding a heroic and spirited aura.

Behind him stood Li Jianfeng, Wang Changsheng, Ouyang Zhan, Ye Xiao, and other core brothers at the Nascent Soul and Void Refinement stages, all dressed in splendid robes, exuding an astonishing aura.

Behind the procession were the betrothal gifts prepared by the Southern Wilderness Trading Company, a total of 188 large red chests carried by 300 strong cultivators, filled with high-grade spirit stones, precious pills, high-level magic treasures, and rare spiritual herbs.

Such extravagance left the common people and scions of prominent families on the roadside speechless with astonishment.

After circling the city, the wedding procession returned to the temporary residence in the rear compound of the Provincial Judicial Office.

Inside the mansion, it was already packed with distinguished guests.

Almost all the officials of Tanzhou Prefecture, county magistrates, and heads of major families were present.

With the Chief Justice's wedding being personally planned by the Ninth Prince, who would dare to disrespect him?

"Prefect Zhu Zhenbang of Tanzhou has arrived! His gifts are: a top-grade spirit stone and a warm jade bed from the East Sea!"

The emcee at the entrance loudly proclaimed "Greetings!"

Zhu Zhenbang walked in, dressed in festive casual clothes and beaming with joy.

Zheng Yifei hurriedly stepped forward to greet him: "Lord Zhu, you've gone to too much trouble."

Top-grade spirit stones were bestowed by the imperial family upon high-ranking officials like Zhu Zhenbang, who held the rank of second grade or higher and were granted fiefdoms; they couldn't be bought even with money.

The warm jade bed is also a priceless treasure; sleeping on it for a long time will automatically increase one's cultivation level even without practicing.

"Yifei, today is your big day, what's a little gift?"

Zhu Zhenbang patted him on the shoulder and chuckled in a low voice, "I'm glad you can stay in Tanzhou to hold this wedding. Once you go to the capital, it will be difficult to drink with you again."

"Prefect Liu Zhengyi of Yuanyang Prefecture has arrived! His gifts include: ten sixth-tier sea beast inner cores and a pair of deep-sea coral trees!"

Liu Zhengyi strode in, first bowing to Zhu Zhenbang, then grabbing Zheng Yifei in a hug and laughing heartily, "Brother Yifei, congratulations! I've brought you the best stuff from Yuanyang Prefecture's treasury!"

"Brother Liu, please take a seat."

Zheng Yifei greeted him with a smile and welcomed him into the hall.

Just then, the master of ceremonies at the door suddenly raised his voice, a hint of excitement and surprise in it: "Lord Pan Rengui, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice in the capital, has arrived! His gifts are: a seventh-tier protective magic weapon, the 'Black Tortoise Shield,' and a three-courtyard residence in the inner city of the capital!"

The hall fell silent for a moment, and everyone's eyes turned to the entrance.

Pan Rengui was formerly the Chief Justice of Tanzhou County. Later, thanks to Zheng Yifei's efforts and profit sharing, he was successfully transferred to the capital. Now he is a third-rank official in the Ministry of Justice, and can be considered a powerful figure in the capital.

Pan Rengui, dressed in plain clothes and accompanied by several attendants, strode in. Upon seeing Zheng Yifei, he did not adopt the airs of a high-ranking official, but instead bowed respectfully, saying, "Lord Zheng, I am late; please forgive me."

"Lord Pan, you are too kind. I am honored that you have come all the way from the capital."

Zheng Yifei stepped forward to greet him.

Pan Rengui leaned closer and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Lord Zheng, I've come here today for two reasons: first, to congratulate you, and second, to bring you some definite news. There's been progress on the matter you asked me to inquire about. His Highness the Ninth Prince's position in the capital is becoming more secure, and the Crown Prince is also very interested in you."

However, the Third Prince seems to have sensed something; there have been frequent personnel changes in the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel recently. If you go to the capital, you must be careful.

Zheng Yifei's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Pan. We'll discuss this in detail after the wedding."

After welcoming Pan Rengui to the seat of honor, the auspicious time had arrived.

At the very top of the hall, the Ninth Prince, Long Yuan, dressed in a bright yellow python robe, sat in the position of the officiant.

He was in a great mood today, not only because he helped Zheng Yifei with his wedding, but also because Zhao Ling looked exceptionally beautiful, and his eyes were glued to her.

"The auspicious time has arrived. Please invite the bride and groom to enter!"

As the emcee shouted, joyous celestial music filled the hall.

Zheng Yifei turned around and looked towards the door.

With the help of Zhao Ling and Xu Muyao, Su Wanqing slowly stepped across the threshold.

She wore a bright red wedding dress woven from celestial silk and phoenix feathers, with phoenixes spreading their wings in gold thread embroidered on the hem. She wore a purple-gold phoenix crown on her head, with pearl tassels hanging down that partially obscured her stunningly beautiful face.

At that moment, everyone in the hall held their breath.

Su Wanqing was already beautiful and refined, with a cool and aloof temperament. Now, wearing this bright red wedding dress, she exuded a stunning charm amidst her coolness, like a fairy descending from the heavens.

Ling and Xu Muyao, as bridesmaids, wore light pink dresses and supported her on either side. Zhao Ling laughed carefree, while Xu Muyao lowered her head slightly, a gentle smile on her lips, her eyes clear and revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Zheng Yifei strode forward and took Su Wanqing's hand from Xu Muyao and Zhao Ling. It was slightly cool to the touch, but it carried a reassuring warmth.

You look beautiful today.

Zheng Yifei said softly.

Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly beneath the veil, and she softly responded, "Mmm."

The two walked side by side to the center of the hall.