No Wedding Unless Enemies and Lovers

hen set up that trap, he was able to make out quite a few of Xiao Yi Mo's henchmen, there was another “purge” in the court, even the spring civil service examination was brought forward and the officials in court conducted themselves cautiously, no one dared to mention again that Ji Ling Xue was not suitable to be the mother of the nation.

 

Ji Ling Xue turned to see Mo Xiang happily reveal the empress outfit, “Mistress, see if it fits, you have to wear it tomorrow, there can't be any mistakes.”

 

Ji Ling Xue stood up raising both arms, “Come!”

 

Mo Xiang excitedly told two maids to help her address Ji Ling Xue, after a bit of bustle, Ji Ling Xue stood in front of the copper mirror looking at herself.

 

“Mistress, you're really pretty right now!” Mo Xiang stood behind Ji Ling Xue, holding a wooden comb brushing through her black hair, saying to the Ji Ling Xue in the mirror.

 

Ji Ling Xue looked at the red phoenix embroidered palace outfit on her, the nine phoenix crown on her head made her neck feel a bit sore, Ji Ling Xue said: “Why do I feel like I'm re-marrying again?”

 

The maids behind her covered their mouths and laughed.

 

Mo Xiang said: “My mistress, you can really joke, maybe the emperor had exactly the same thought.”

 

Ji Ling Xue patted Mo Xiang on the shoulder, “If you're done laughing get the crown off, my neck is tired!” As she spoke she rubbed her neck in exaggeration, Mo Xiang was between laughter and tears as she hurriedly took the nine phoenix crown from Ji Ling Xue's head.

 

The large red empress outfit was placed onto a clothes rack, the phoenix weaved by gold thread shone and sparkled under the sunlight.

 

At night, the palace was still brightly lit, the only place without light was probably the cold palace, a black shadow stood under the dried up tree in the courtyard, a maid carried a small lantern walking behind him, “Master, I heard about the details of the ceremony tomorrow…”

 

The figure nodded, an evil smile on his lips, his face was illuminated by the moonlight, it was precisely Yuchi Gong Ru who had not been seen in so long.

 

“Very well, blood will be seen at the ceremony, then that will be a festival…hahaha…”

 

Ji Ling Xue changed into thin sleepwear and yawned, she looked over at the phoenix gown, a little bit of warmth at her lips.

 

Xiao Yi Chen came in from the night, walking to her, “Why haven't you slept yet?”

 

Ji Ling Xue said: “Waiting for you.”

 

Xiao Yi Chen's lips curved into a smile, “Tomorrow will be busy, you need to sleep early tonight.” As he spoke he pulled on Ji Ling Xue's belt to sit on the bed.

 

The maids without Xiao Yi Chen's command, left, only Xiao Yi Chen and Ji Ling Xue were left.

 

Ji Ling Xue closed her eyes, lying in Xiao Yi Chen's embrace, his slightly cold fingers massaged her temple gently, “Comfortable?”

 

“En.” Ji Ling Xue lazily replied.

 

Xiao Yi Chen said: “From Mo Xiang I heard these last two days you woke up with a start, did you have nightmares?”

 

Ji Ling Xue nodded, hugging Xiao Yi Chen's waist: “It's only because I've been having it so easy recently, that's why I would have some ominous dreams…”

 

Xiao Yi Chen rubbed Ji Ling Xue's head, gently pacifying her: “Tell me, what did you dream?”

 

Ji Ling Xue said: “I dreamt about tomorrow's ceremony, we walked on the red carpet together, suddenly the carpet became very soft, we were stepping on carpet but a pool of blood, I saw many bodies piled up like a mountain…”

 

Xiao Yi Chen held Ji Ling Xue, softly comforting her, “It's only a dream, don't be scared, we won't allow such a thing to happen.” Xiao Yi Chen recalled the day Ji Ling Xue accidentally let Xiao Yi Mo out, even though he had sealed the palace, searching everywhere, unexpectedly Xiao Yi Mo was found in the kitchen eating whilst waiting for him.

 

Xiao Yi Mo said: “Xiao Yi Chen, you were scared I disappeared right? If I coax the faithful officials to force an abdication, you'll become the next me.”

 

Xiao Yi Chen said: “You can still eat, we searched everywhere in the palace for you, I didn't think you would actually be in the imperial kitchen, unexpectedly you can still eat!” As he spoke he spun the plate next to him.

 

“Do you really want to see me dead right now? Of course I can't treat myself badly, eat my fill, how do you want me to die, you won't give me three feet of white silk to end my life right?”

 

Xiao Yi Chen's lips twitched, “Are you a woman, you want to commit suicide, can't you just be direct, hanging yourself…doens't suit you!”

 

Xiao Yi Mo spat out a mouthful of rice, coughing for a while he then controlled himself.

 

Xiao Yi Chen coughed once: “Returning to the topic, what did you want to say to me?”

 

Xiao Yi Mo said: “I just want to know are you happy on the throne? Everyone thinks it's impressive and easy as emperor, but don't understand how lonely it is to sit at the top.”

 

Xiao Yi Chen nodded, “I also think that, the day I don't want to sit on it anymore, of course I'll give it back to you.”

 

“Cough, cough, cough!” The next moment Xiao Yi Mo choked on his food again, coughing even harder.

 

“What are you thinking?” Ji Ling Xue's voice pulled Xiao Yi Chen back from his thoughts, Xiao Yi Chen lowered his eyes, Ji Ling Xue laid on his thigh, blinking her large eyes.

 

Xiao Yi Chen said: “I was thinking how dignified and sumptuous you'll look tomorrow in the phoenix gown.”

 

Ji Ling Xue smiled: “You didn't see me try it on this afternoon, you can only see it tomorrow.”

 

Xiao Yi Chen raised his hand poking Ji Ling Xue's forehead, the next moment, his black eyes narrowed, a dangerous light flashed in his eyes.