The Demon Lords

Chapter 1079: Chapter 258: Lord Pingye!

However, the mother-in-law’s status is noble,

After all, the Prince Regent hasn’t ascended the throne,

but the Empress Dowager’s position has actually been established long ago.

"Long live the Empress Dowager!"

"Long live the Empress Dowager!"

Around the platform, everyone knelt, prepared to listen to the decree.

Meanwhile, the group of sorcerers continued their slow procession and prayers.

The Empress Dowager’s decree was read by the princess herself, signifying the mother-in-law’s support for her daughter.

"By Heaven’s command, the Empress Dowager declares: I have followed the late emperor and gave birth to..."

Everyone was kneeling, listening to the decree. The gist of it was that she had given birth to a son and a daughter in her lifetime, and this daughter was her cherished jewel with the late emperor, implying that the husband must not mistreat her precious daughter;

According to the procedure, once the Empress Dowager’s decree is read, the son-in-law will receive it—this marks the last step in taking the bride, akin to taking the daughter from the mother-in-law’s hands.

Then,

the bridal party can proceed to the husband’s family.

And according to the ceremonial process discussed beforehand between the eunuchs in charge at the palace and the Ministry of Rites with the Qu Clan, the son-in-law must ascend the platform to receive the decree.

Except the princess will remain seated inside the platform, while the son-in-law will stand in front, in the position where the princess now reads the decree, symbolizing paving the way for the princess and shielding her from wind and rain in the future days.

Qu Yinglun reminded, "Peiluo, you may go up."

"Yes, Uncle."

Qu Peiluo slowly stood up,

for he had already heard the last words:

"My son-in-law must treat my daughter well, wishing for a century of harmony and prosperity..."

Here, ’my daughter’ refers to the princess.

Next should be "Qu Clan’s heir, Qu Peiluo, accepts the decree and offers thanks."

Qu Peiluo was already standing, walking towards the platform, although this is a political marriage, at this moment, he truly felt happiness.

Despite the princess not being stunningly beautiful, she was dignified and graceful, especially in today’s splendid attire, exuding an inviolable aura.

It can be said, Qu Peiluo was very satisfied, truly satisfied.

He tried to control his emotions,

but being his first marriage, to the radiant and solemn princess, he couldn’t suppress the upward curve of his lips.

Qu Peiluo even felt that with this day, his life was already worthwhile!

Truly worthwhile!

The princess read to the last sentence,

paused,

gazed,

first at Qu Peiluo approaching the platform, his foot already on the platform’s step,

then,

the princess moved her gaze away,

closed the decree,

suddenly announced:

"Zheng Fan, Lord Pingye of Yan State, receive the decree!"

The smile on Qu Peiluo’s face persisted, his hand involuntarily reached out, even though he was still far from the princess, for he couldn’t contain his inner excitement and thrill.

Then,

as he stepped onto the second stair,

he realized what the last sentence uttered was,

he was stunned,

he looked around somewhat bewildered.

"..." Qu Peiluo.

And below, the representatives of royalty and nobility, along with many clan leaders, all raised their heads in astonishment from their kneeling positions, a buzz of confusion.

What was happening, was the name read incorrectly?

But what mistake did the princess make,

even if the son-in-law’s name was read incorrectly, people could understand, but why mention some Yan State, Lord Pingye, and Zheng Fan!

The ones feeling the most direct shock were actually the Qu Clan members.

Because their former patriarch, Qu TianNan, died by the sword of that Lord Pingye from Yan State.

Qu Peiluo looked towards the princess, unable to believe his ears, wanting to rush to the princess and snatch the decree, surely it’s a fake decree!!!

However,

just then,

the curtain on the platform was lifted,

a bright armored man slowly walked out from inside.

As he passed by Qu Peiluo,

Lord Zheng slightly turned his head, cast a glance at Qu Peiluo.

"Mr. Su... Mr. Su, why are you, you..."

Qu Peiluo’s mind was now chaos, he truly couldn’t comprehend the scene unfolding before him.

"Protect Lord!"

"Protect Lord!"

Meanwhile,

the sorcerers around the platform tore off their black robes, turned to draw long swords and crossbows from the slots below the platform, instantly forming a defensive formation facing outwards, shielding the platform behind.

Lord Zheng walked directly to the princess’s side,

the princess turned, watching Lord Zheng approach step by step.

She stepped forward willingly, meeting Lord Zheng, like a docile cat, placing herself in Lord Zheng’s embrace, arms around his waist.

This posture formed a striking contrast.

Because previously, she was the high and noble royal princess, now, she resembled a gentle and endearing girl clinging like a bird.

Lord Zheng held the princess with one arm,

lifted the other hand,

waving towards the vast crowd of Chu region nobility,

appreciating their expressions of shock, fear, absurdity, and disbelief.

Above the platform’s pavilion,

two large flags rose,

one,

the Black Dragon flag of Yan,

the other,

the Zheng Character Flag.

Lord Zheng lifted the princess by the waist,

said:

"Thank you all for gracing the occasion, attending my wedding."

At this moment, the nearly deranged Qu Peiluo pointed at Zheng Fan, shouting:

"Who exactly are you, who are you!!!!!!!!!"

Thus it can be said, Qu Peiluo was a good person, a selfless person.

At this time, he actually played the role of support.

Lord Zheng suddenly felt a bit guilty, knowing Qu Peiluo was accommodating, why did his past self kill the man’s father?

However,

before Lord Zheng could answer,

someone else spoke first.

It must be said,

a smart person is a smart person, and the intelligence of a smart person lies in knowing clearly what to do at a given time.

Just like Zhao Cheng decisively stabbed Eunuch Sun,

since choosing this path,

hesitation and undue kindness, wavering,

are indeed the most foolish actions, and the greatest irresponsibility to oneself.

Thus, everyone’s destiny is fought for by oneself, looking back in old age, there won’t be regrets, but perhaps gratitude for one’s determination in youth;

The princess in Lord Zheng’s arms scanned the surroundings,

still using the voice that read the decree, she declared:

"Listen well,

my man is:

Zheng Fan, Lord Pingye of Yan, Commander of Snow Sea!"