I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory-Chapter 328

Chapter 328: Yaoyao, How Will You Run This Time?

Lin Beifan stretched out his hand and ruffled Yaoyao’s hair, saying: “Don’t think too much! What you should be considering now is our wedding! The day of our grand wedding is approaching!”

As soon as the wedding was mentioned, Yaoyao’s cheeks flushed red, and she felt an urge to flee, stammering: “I need to go practice, I’ll leave first!”

With that, she immediately used her movement skills and fled.

Lin Beifan chuckled: “You can run from the monk, but not from the temple! On the day of our grand wedding, let’s see how you’ll run?”

With a happy mood, he returned to the Imperial Study.

At this time, some important court officials arrived.

“Greetings to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!”

“Ministers, please rise!”

Lin Beifan sat steadily on the dragon throne, looking at the court officials, and said: “I’ve called you here because there is an important matter to instruct! Minister Cao Cao…”

“Your servant is here!” Cao Cao stood up.

“You are the Minister of War, in charge of national defense and military preparations, so in the coming days, continue to focus on the production of weapons and armor, the more the better! And Ministers, you need to cooperate more!”

Cao Cao and Heshen were both confused: “Your Majesty, are we preparing for war again? Who are we fighting?”

Lin Beifan shook his head: “It’s not about starting a war, but self-preservation! You must already know the news that other countries’ rice fields can’t produce crops! If there is a shortfall in the autumn harvest, for the sake of food, countries will inevitably go to war!”

“As Great Xia is currently the foremost great Empire, and their high-yield grain come from us, they can only point all their conflicts at us, Great Xia, and take action against us!

“Therefore, we must take precautions and be prepared for all this!”

The officials’ mood became heavy.

Just as His Majesty said, if all the countries in the world were short of food, they would definitely go to war.

Their food, which doesn’t come from growing rice, comes from Great Xia, so once there’s a conflict, Great Xia would become the target of public criticism.

They are not afraid of other countries taking action against Great Xia.

But the situation would be somewhat tricky if the four top-tier Empires joined forces.

Therefore, they must be prepared.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” everyone responded to the decree.

“Generals, after you return, you must also intensify the training of your troops! Sweat more in peacetime to bleed less in wartime!” Lin Beifan instructed further.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” the generals responded in unison.

Seeing everyone’s solemn expressions, Lin Beifan smiled and said, “Ministers, there’s no need to worry too much! Over the years, we’ve been through wind and rain, faced countless hardships and dangers, and even the threat of national extinction, but we have overcome them all! This time… I believe it will be no exception! If we can get through this crisis, our Great Xia…”

Lin Beifan looked up, “Will surely rise to a new level!”

“What His Majesty says is true!” Remembering the experiences of Great Xia over the years, everyone felt a renewed sense of confidence.

“However, for now, let’s focus on some happy matters!”

Lin Beifan turned to Li Linfu and asked, “Minister Li, how are the wedding preparations coming along? This wedding is not only a personal affair but also a top priority event for the alliance between Great Xia and the Demon Sect. It must not be taken lightly!”

Li Linfu bowed and reported, “Your Majesty, your humble servant is personally overseeing the preparations! The wedding is all set. As soon as the auspicious date arrives, the ceremony can proceed!”

“Excellent!” Lin Beifan was overjoyed.

Two weeks flew by in the blink of an eye, and the grand wedding day for Lin Beifan and Yaoyao had arrived.

On that day, the entire capital city was bustling with excitement.

Since the wedding involved two major transcendental powers, representatives from various forces came to attend.

There were over thirty Grandmasters present, including two or three Great Grandmasters. All the experts from the Demon Sect were in attendance, all to support the Demon Sect’s Saintess Yaoyao.

“Your Majesty, I entrust Yaoyao to you!”

The leader of the Demon Sect, Zi Liuli, held Yaoyao’s hand with great reluctance and said, “She has been by my side since she was a child, and I’ve watched her grow up! Although she can be mischievous and stubborn, she is sincere in love matters. Once she falls in love, she’s like a moth to a flame, unwavering until death. I hope you will not let her down!”

Lin Beifan immediately assured, “Sect Leader Zi, rest assured, Yaoyao is the apple of my eye. How could I possibly fail her?”

Li Tiancheng chuckled, “Liuli, stop fussing. Just because Yaoyao is getting married doesn’t mean she can’t come back! Their union should be celebrated as a happy love story. We should be happy!”

“You’re right, I’ve been too sentimental!” Zi Liuli laughed.

At that moment, someone shouted, “The auspicious hour has arrived. Time to pay respects to heaven and earth!”

Lin Beifan, leading Yaoyao adorned in her phoenix crown and wedding robe, followed the ritual to worship heaven and earth, and their ancestors.

During the ceremony, Yaoyao did not exhibit her witchy nature but behaved like a shy, demure bride, following Lin Beifan’s lead through all the rites.

After paying their respects, Yaoyao entered the bridal chamber, leaving Lin Beifan alone to greet the guests.

Dignitaries and ministers came one after another to offer their toasts and blessings.

“Your Majesty, may you enjoy a century of harmony and a lifelong bond!”

“Your Majesty, may you be blessed with a son soon and enjoy a prosperous family!”

“Your Majesty, may your union be as auspicious as the dragon and phoenix and as harmonious as the strings of a lute!”

Lin Beifan welcomed every toast without exception.

Just then, a person who was both unexpected yet reasonable arrived.

Song Yufei approached Lin Beifan with a glass of clear wine and said, “Your Majesty, on behalf of the Taoist Sect, I wish you a happy marriage and a lifetime of happiness!”

“Thank you!”

Lin Beifan clinked glasses with her, then smiled and said, “Your blessing seems a bit forced!”

“Because it’s not what I truly feel, nor is it the Taoist Sect’s intention, but I had to say it!” Song Yufei admitted candidly.

Lin Beifan shook his head with a smile, “You carry too much on your shoulders. It must be exhausting!”

“Yaoyao also carries a lot, it’s just that I’m not as fortunate as she is!”

Song Yufei sighed, finally managing a forced smile, “Anyway, today is your grand wedding day, Your Majesty. Let’s not dwell on unhappy matters!”

“That’s true, today is all about happiness!”

After finishing the drink, Lin Beifan returned to Yaoyao’s palace.

Yaoyao was still dressed in her bright red wedding attire, sitting obediently in front of the bed.

Although a red veil obscured her face, Lin Beifan could not see her, but through the Empire Sandbox, he discovered that her face was already completely flushed.

Lin Beifan laughed triumphantly, “Yaoyao, how will you run this time?”

“Your Majesty!” Yaoyao trembled with a mix of emotions.

“Tonight, you belong to me!” Lin Beifan lifted Yaoyao’s body and bent her over the bed.

That night, the sounds of the qin and se harmonized, and they were so engrossed in their joy that they forgot everything else.

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