vstars Chapter 654: Vitality Diffusion
Chapter 654: Vitality Diffusion
Lan Qingwu took the initiative to stretch out her snow-white arms and put them around the neck of the Shenwu Emperor. The two of them were tightly entwined like mandarin ducks. The Shenwu Emperor gently kissed Lan Qingwu's snow-white neck: "Ruo Ruo, I am really happy! If God has mercy on us, let us stay together like this forever!"
Lan Qingwu responded to the Shenwu Emperor's kiss with tenderness: "Brother Heng, I feel very happy, very happy..."
Her eyes were as clear as morning dew, and her face was as gentle as a soft cloud, gently touching the heartstrings of Emperor Shenwu, "We are finally married! Brother Heng..."
If she were still in the original world, she would definitely do what she is doing now: like someone, pursue someone, meet someone, fall in love, get married, start a family, have a few children, and completely break away from the cold and calculating family she once was.
Lan Qingwu said: "Thank you, Brother Heng, you helped me realize my dream!"
The two of them kissed passionately, their hair tangled and their bodies blended like a sweet wine, indulging them in the aroma. Gradually, the Emperor Shenwu kissed Lan Qingwu until she was breathless, leaving tiny kiss marks all over her body...
When her love reached its peak, a drop of hot liquid dripped onto Lan Qingwu's collarbone. She instinctively shrank from the heat. Lan Qingwu realized belatedly that it was the Emperor Shenwu's tears.
She could only hug Emperor Shenwu tighter, letting him feel her presence at all times.
That night, the dragon and phoenix wedding candles were lit high, and each candle tear looked like blood, burning all night long.
Three days later, Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu wore casual clothes and watched the wedding of their youngest daughter at the Seventh Princess's Mansion as the Seventh Princess's parents, not as the emperor and empress.
Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu sat on the left side of the upper seat, and Chu Shaoze's parents bowed to them and sat on the right side of the upper seat.
The hall was packed with guests. Inside the spacious palace, red gauze embroidered curtains hung throughout the hall, emitting a faint floral fragrance. The palace was surrounded by screens decorated with auspicious animal patterns, giving it a solemn and dignified appearance.
Gorgeous lights dotted the entire scene, and the colorful light sprinkled in the festive atmosphere, illuminating everyone's face.
The Seventh Princess, adorned in gorgeous wedding attire, was led slowly into the hall by her groom, tied to a red silk ribbon. Her red wedding gown accentuated her beauty, dazzling the eyes. The dignified and reserved Chu Shaoze, clad in a red brocade robe and jade belt, exuded a commanding air of heroism, his expression a rare expression of joy. He walked cautiously, his eyes filled with anticipation and tenderness as he watched his little princess being led into the hall.
As the music started, the wedding officially began.
Chu Shaoze and the Seventh Princess began to perform the ceremony respectfully following the master of ceremonies' voice. They first knelt down to heaven and earth, then to their parents, and finally to each other as a couple.
Lan Qingwu looked at the scene in front of her with relief, and a smile appeared on the corner of her lips. Her daughter had met the lover who could accompany her for the rest of her life, and she had one less worry in her heart. Unfortunately, she could no longer accompany her daughter and could no longer see her daughter's child being born.
In a place where no one noticed, her body swayed slightly, her eyes dimmed slightly, and then Lan Qingwu was held up by a pair of big hands. Emperor Shenwu let Lan Qingwu lean her whole body against him and held her tightly. The two of them watched their daughter being led by Chu Shaoze slowly out of the hall and towards their new house.
Only after the Seventh Princess' beautiful figure disappeared did the Emperor Shenwu whisper, "Ruo Ruo, did you see that? Our daughter will definitely be happy! Ruo Ruo."
As the lights came on, tables of wedding banquets filled the wedding hall. Civil and military officials, as well as the imperial family, gathered in a joyous atmosphere, filled with laughter and joy. Red lanterns hung high, illuminating the entire courtyard, a festive atmosphere permeating the air. Lights flickered, music and singing filled the air.
The stars are twinkling, and the moonlight is shining on the red silk. In the bridal chamber, the beautiful face of the seventh princess is reflected. She is surrounded by people, like a blooming flower.
Chu Shaoze raised the corners of his lips slightly, the bright red silk ribbon in his hand fluttered lightly, the golden wedding character shone brightly, and his eyes were full of the shy and beautiful face of the Seventh Princess.
Hibiscus blooms in the green water, and the newlyweds are as beautiful as flowers.
The MC's joyful voice rang out: "In heaven, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet; on earth, a talented man and a woman are paired together. Today, the two families are united, and their prosperity and wealth will last forever. Their love is as strong as glue for three lifetimes. The red sleeves add fragrance to the couple's heart, and their loyalty lasts until old age. I admire them both and express my love!"
The newlyweds began to perform the hair-tying ceremony. The palace maid beside them presented them with a wedding comb. Chu Shaoze took the comb and combed through the hair once, which represented virtue. He combed through the hair twice, which represented filial piety. He combed through the hair three times, which represented love and affection. He combed through the hair four times, which represented longevity. Then Chu Shaoze took the scissors and cut off a strand of the Seventh Princess's black hair and put it into a brocade bag on the tray. Amidst the smiles of the two, the Seventh Princess took the scissors and cut off a strand of Chu Shaoze's black hair and put it into the brocade bag on the tray. The brocade bag was then put away by the palace maid.
The emcee then said loudly, "The two strands of hair have become one. You are in me and I am in you. From now on, the bride and groom will never be separated. They will be together forever and grow old together!"
Someone burst into laughter, and the entire bridal chamber was immersed in a joyous atmosphere. The Seventh Princess raised her eyes slightly and smiled at Chu Shaoze.
The jade liquid flies from cup to cup, and the music plays the yaochi and the phoenix dances.
A century of love has bound the two hearts together, and a thousand-mile marriage is tied by a thin thread.
The rhymes of the piano are composed into the same dream language, and the lights and flowers smile at the shy people.
At this moment, in the main hall, Emperor Shenwu was still asking softly, "Is it weak?"
No one responded to him. Emperor Shenwu slowly lowered his eyes and saw Lan Qingwu with a pale face and closed eyes. He didn't know when he had fainted silently in his arms.
Emperor Shenwu issued an imperial decree on the same day that his daughter Princess Zhangzhu surrendered.
I feel deeply grateful for Heaven's grace. Since ancient times, emperors have prioritized benevolence and virtue, balancing kindness and authority to bring peace to the people. Since ascending the throne, I have diligently worked tirelessly, pacifying the borders and eliminating the enemy, striving for peace and order throughout the land. My only wish is for peace and prosperity for all people. Looking across the country, while minor disturbances remain, the overall situation is stable. Judging from the people's hearts, many are inclined toward good, and I hope to gain the court's forgiveness.
My heart is not only in the care of the state, but also in the well-being of all people. Therefore, on the day of Princess Zhangzhu's wedding, I issue this decree, granting amnesty to the entire nation!
1. From this day forward, all criminals, regardless of the severity of their previous offenses, except for the ten unforgivable crimes, will be pardoned. Those who sincerely repent will be allowed to return to farming, live a peaceful and prosperous life, and refrain from committing theft and other crimes. 2. Prisoners who, after review, have been confirmed to have committed no serious offenses will be released immediately. Those with illnesses will be properly treated by local authorities without delay.
3. Due to the lack of grain tax collection due to war, all border areas will be exempted from tax for three years.
4. Officials in all regions must be sympathetic to the people, be honest and dedicated to their work, and must not take advantage of the opportunity to extort money from the people. Violators will be severely punished.
Fifth: I know that in such a vast world, there are bound to be unjust, false, and wrongful convictions. Governments at all levels should open up channels for public expression, accept public appeals, conduct thorough reviews, and ensure judicial fairness.
6: I am determined to establish a Qingciyuan, a Helitang, and a girls' charity school in every city of the Dasheng Dynasty.
Women are also citizens of Da Sheng. Following the teachings left by the Human Emperor and Empress Zhaoyan, I intend to restore the laws and regulations that allow women to remarry, women to have their own households, and women to engage in business!
I hope this move will inspire the hearts of the people and restore peace to the world. The people should be grateful and abide by the law, and officials should fulfill their duties, so that together we can create a prosperous world. I decree this!
The ninth day of the eighth month in the autumn of the thirty-third year of the reign of Emperor Shenwu
The morning after the seventh princess's wedding, she hurried into the palace with her seventh consort. The previous day's celebrations in the bridal chamber had been kept secret from everyone, and her mother had once again fallen into a deep coma, being carried directly from the hall to the palace by her father.
Lan Qingwu fell into a long coma. Her internal organs once again suffered irreversible failure and her vitality was constantly dissipating. This time, she could not eat or drink and her body was covered with frost.
The Shenwu Emperor held Lan Qingwu tightly to his chest, channeling his inner energy furiously. Frost formed on Lan Qingwu's black hair, cheeks, and raven-feathered eyelashes, only to melt away beneath his inner energy. Since she couldn't drink or eat, he would pass the Nine-Ganoderma Lush Flower Dew drop by drop into Lan Qingwu's mouth, repeatedly adding a glimmer of life to her.
People in the outer hall of the Qianzheng Palace came and went silently, and day and night kept turning. Lan Qingwu fell asleep in the arms of the Shenwu Emperor day after day. Her cold cheek was pressed tightly against the hot chest of the Shenwu Emperor, and frost appeared. Sometimes Lan Qingwu would whisper softly: "Cold! So cold! Brother Heng... Brother Heng..."
Emperor Shenwu would keep responding: "I'm here! I'm here, weak... weak, I know I should let go, but... I don't want to... I can't bear to, I can't bear to, weak, what should I do? I still can't accept it! Where will your soul go after you die? If I go to look for you, where should I go? Will I not be able to find you... Weak, I'm so scared, so scared, please stay with me... Our daughter just got married! Xiaoqi refused to choose a concubine, Chu Ming is so busy, but he still wants to see you every day... We can't bear to let you go..."
"Have you forgotten? Snow...it's not winter yet, it hasn't snowed yet. We agreed to listen to the snow, but we haven't heard it yet. I've found a way to make the peach blossoms that symbolize our love bloom all year round. You'll definitely like it when you see them! Wee wee..."
Emperor Shenwu's persistence allowed Lan Qingwu to maintain a faint vitality. She lived with difficulty, but did not wake up.
Lan Qingwu's deep coma lasted until Dongyue arrived. She finally opened her sparkling eyes, looked at Emperor Shenwu tenderly, and called his name softly: "Brother Heng!"
Emperor Shenwu was terrified, his heart sinking to the bottom of the valley. He saw Lan Qingwu with a face like a peach blossom and eyes like autumn water. Her appearance was delicate and beautiful. The blush on her cheeks was as radiant as the sunset glow, and she was a stunning beauty.
"Weiwei, you're awake!"
Ruhan and Ruping, who were slightly shocked beside the bed, realized that their young lady was clearly at the end of her life.
Lan Qingwu was helped up by the Emperor Shenwu. She stroked her hair and said to the Emperor Shenwu, "Brother Heng, Ruo Ruo needs to wear beautiful clothes!"
Ru Ping and Ru Han immediately prepared. As they dressed Lan Qingwu, Emperor Shenwu watched intently from the side. They both dressed Lan Qingwu, one by one, with the Nine-Phoenix Pearl Crown, the purple peach blossom phoenix necklace, the phoenix robe with dark gold piping and red diamonds, and so on.
People from inside and outside the palace rushed over one after another. The Crown Prince, the Seventh Prince, the Seventh Princess, and her husband had not left Qianzheng Hall for a long time. Then the other princes, princesses, the Crown Princess, the Prince Consort, the Imperial Consorts, the Imperial Consorts, the Princes, the Princesses, the Imperial Family, the Imperial Civil and Military Officials, and so on all rushed to Qianzheng Hall. Even the young grandchildren were present.
After dressing up, Lan Qingwu was charming and graceful, pure and beautiful. She looked at herself in the glass mirror and said softly, "Brother Heng, look at Ruo Ruo!"
Lan Qingwu stood up and turned lightly. The hem of her skirt turned into a circle as she danced, like a blooming flower.
"Weak, so beautiful!"
Lan Qingwu threw himself into the arms of Emperor Shenwu, who opened his arms and embraced Lan Qingwu in his arms.
Ru Ping Ru Han retreated quietly.