The next day.
Yun Lang did not leave as expected, but instead stayed at the Murong residence.
Murong Xue knew that this could not go on, but she could not refuse Yun Lang. After all, Yun Lang's martial arts were very high, and he was also the Emperor's brother. With his status, she could not afford to offend him.
Helpless, Murong Xue had no choice but to agree to marry Yun Lang!
When night fell, Murong Xue and Yun Lang arrived at the open ground outside the Murong mansion.
Murong Xue wore a magnificent phoenix coronet and elaborate robes. Her beautiful face, bathed in candlelight, appeared exceptionally charming!
"Xue'er"
"Yun Lang!"
The two called out simultaneously.
"The time is almost here, you should depart!" Yun Lang urged.
"Mm!" Murong Xue nodded.
"You lead the way ahead, I'm not used to riding horses!" Murong Xue said with a smile.
"Alright then!"
With that, the two parted ways.
Yun Lang, accompanied by a guard, walked ahead.
Murong Xue followed behind him.
As Murong Xue followed Yun Lang, she secretly prayed: I hope he doesn't act rashly, otherwise, she would be in deep trouble!
Soon, they arrived at the grassland on the outskirts of the Imperial City.
The surroundings were all desolate fields.
"Are you sure you will really marry me? Don't lie to me!" Murong Xue looked at Yun Lang vigilantly.
"Do I look like a liar?" Yun Lang asked with a smile.
"No!"
"So, you don't need to worry about me lying to you, because I'm serious!"
Upon hearing his words, Murong Xue breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her heart remained somewhat uneasy.
"Yun Lang, let's get married right now!"
"Okay, then let us pay respects to heaven and earth here!"
"I'll go prepare the tea first!" Murong Xue said, turning to leave.
While Murong Xue went to prepare the tea, Yun Lang took out a letter, tore open the envelope, took out the slip of paper inside, and read it carefully.
A moment later, Yun Lang smiled.
Soon, the tea was ready.
Each of them picked up a cup of tea and drank it down in one gulp.
"Yun Lang, I want to ask you something!" Murong Xue suddenly raised her head and looked at Yun Lang.
"Xue'er, you may ask!"
"I want to ask if you truly love me? If you love me, why have you saved me from danger time and time again?" Murong Xue asked doubtfully.
Yun Lang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then explained, "I just felt that you were worth saving, so I saved you!"
"Really?"
"Of course! I keep my word, and I will never lie to you!" Yun Lang said with a smile.
"But I always feel like you're just appeasing me!"
"Xue'er, please don't doubt me anymore, okay?"
"Alright then! If you lie to me, I will hate you forever!"
"Okay!" Yun Lang said with a smile.
After speaking, Yun Lang extended his right hand, clasped Murong Xue's left hand tightly, and said, "Xue'er, let's go! I'll take you to the palace!"
"Wait! Yun Lang, this is a letter, I need to give it to my father!" Murong Xue took out a letter and handed it to Yun Lang.
"Does this letter have any special meaning?" Yun Lang asked with a frown.
"Once you read this letter, you'll understand!" Murong Xue said mysteriously.
Yun Lang hesitated for a moment and took the letter from Murong Xue's hand.
Seizing the opportunity, Murong Xue secretly slipped her finger into her sleeve and quietly tucked the letter into Yun Lang's waist.
Yun Lang saw this and didn't think much of it.
Soon, the two entered the Imperial Palace and arrived at the door of the Emperor's sleeping chambers.
"Your Majesty," Murong Xue called out respectfully.
"Xue'er, you're finally here? Come in quickly!" The Emperor hurriedly stepped forward, took Murong Xue's hand, and led her towards the room.
The Empress was by her dressing table, applying makeup, when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" the Empress asked doubtfully.
"Mother Consort! Xue'er begs you to help me!" Murong Xue's voice came through.
"Xue'er? Why would Xue'er come to me?" The Empress was a little surprised.
"I don't know!" Murong Xue replied, then continued, "Xue'er was supposed to marry Yun Lang, but I absolutely do not agree. Therefore, Xue'er implores Mother Consort, can you send Yun Lang out of the capital!"
"This..." The Empress hesitated. "Xue'er! This is a crime of deceiving the Emperor, and it's punishable by decapitation!"
"But, Xue'er is already being forced into marriage, unless, unless you kill Yun Lang!" Murong Xue pleaded.
"How can that be! That's a capital offense!"
"Mother Consort, please agree to Xue'er's request!"
"Xue'er, don't cry, your Mother Consort will agree! However, Yun Lang is a good child, do you really want to marry him?" the Empress asked with concern.
"Mm, yes, please grant Xue'er's wish, Mother Consort!"
"Alas! Xue'er, you foolish child!"
"Mother Consort! Please help Xue'er!"
"Wait a moment!" the Empress said, then quickly got up and ran out.
A moment later, the Empress returned, carrying a wooden box.
"Take a look!" The Empress placed the wooden box on the table.
Murong Xue opened the wooden box in confusion and was immediately stunned.
Inside the box lay a golden ring!
"This..." Murong Xue looked at Yun Lang in surprise.
"You don't need to ask, this is the gift I'm giving you!"
"Thank you, Yun Lang!"
"Silly girl, I've told you many times, don't call me Yun Lang, just call me by my name!"
"Okay, Yun Lang!"
"That's better!"
Murong Xue smiled.
"By the way, you still haven't told me why you suddenly came to see me?" Yun Lang asked.
"I... I..." Murong Xue stammered for a long time before saying, "Actually, Xue'er came to see you because of you, because I've fallen for you!"
"What? You like me?" Yun Lang was stunned, not expecting Murong Xue to like him.
"Yes!"
"I... But, Xue'er..."
"You don't need to be afraid, as long as you agree to marry me, I'll immediately have someone send you out of the capital! I don't want you to stay in the palace for long, everything here is hypocritical and devoid of any emotion!"
"But, can you... can you really do it?" Yun Lang asked uncertainly.
"Yes, as long as you agree, Xue'er guarantees she will do it!"
"Since Xue'er is so sure, I believe you!" Yun Lang nodded slowly.
"Really? That's great!" Murong Xue was overjoyed; she had finally waited for this moment.
"Yun Lang..." Murong Xue called out softly, a blush creeping onto her face.
"What is it?"
"I... I like you!"
"I like you too, Xue'er!"
The two embraced each other tightly and kissed passionately.
A moment later, they gradually calmed down. Murong Xue lowered her head shyly.
"Xue'er, you..."
"I like you, Yun Lang, will you marry me?" Murong Xue asked.
"Xue'er, you're the first woman to confess to me! Of course, I'm willing to marry you!"
"That's wonderful, Yun Lang, we'll never be apart again!" Murong Xue said happily.
"Yes! We'll never be apart again!" Yun Lang also said excitedly.