bestfiction Chapter 168 Going on the Honeymoon
Chapter 168 Going on the Honeymoon
After the ceremony, everyone moved to the banquet area.
Inside the grand hall, delicacies were laid out in abundance, and the aroma of wine filled the air.
Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan sat in the main seats, receiving toasts and blessings from everyone.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Xu Ruyan stood up, took Yuanyin's hand, and toasted each of the guests to express her gratitude.
Their smiles, illuminated by the candlelight, appeared even more blissful and sweet. Wherever they went, people praised the couple as a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
Qi Ruyan looked at them, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She recalled her past, those painful memories, which seemed to gradually fade away amidst the peace and joy of today.
She knew all too well that the love between the newlyweds was hard-won and all the more precious after weathering the storms.
And I should let go of the burdens of the past and embrace the future.
Qi Yanshang and Feng Li whispered and smiled to each other, their eyes occasionally falling on Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan, full of envy and blessings.
Qi Yanshang gently held Feng Li's hand and whispered in her ear, "Soon, we will be as happy as they are."
Feng Li nodded slightly, a blush rising on her face, her eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
Chen Xiao sat in the VIP section, enjoying fine wine and delicacies while chatting with Xu Qian beside him.
Her gaze remained fixed on Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan, and she felt very gratified to see her friend finally find a good match.
She secretly vowed to protect the peaceful and prosperous world of Yechao, so that Xu Ruyan and Yuanyin could stay together in this stable country for a long time.
The wedding banquet lasted until late at night before the crowd gradually dispersed.
Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan returned to their new home, where red candles flickered, filling the room with warmth.
Xu Ruyan gently lifted Yuan Yin's red veil, looking at his beautiful wife before him, his heart filled with love.
"Yinyin, from this day forward, you are my wife, Xu Ruyan's wife. I will protect you for the rest of my life and never leave you," Xu Ruyan said affectionately.
Tears welled in Yuan Yin's eyes as she nodded slightly: "Ruyan, I believe you. May we walk hand in hand through every day and night, appreciating the splendor and vicissitudes of this world together."
After saying that, the two embraced each other. The moonlight outside the window was like water, shining on them as if draping them in a holy silver veil.
And this story of Ye Chao has turned a new page in the happiness of the newlyweds. In the days to come, they will write more beautiful and legendary stories with their relatives and friends.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto the bed, and Yuan Yin slowly awoke to find Xu Ruyan's gentle sleeping face before her.
Her heart was filled with happiness and peace. She gently raised her hand, wanting to touch her lover's face, but she was afraid of disturbing this tranquility.
Xu Ruyan seemed to sense something, slowly opened her eyes, and saw Yuan Yin staring at her. A faint smile appeared on her lips, and she said softly, "Madam, you're awake?"
Yuan Yin glanced at him with a slight blush on her cheeks, but he pulled her into his arms.
The two got up, washed up, and tidied themselves up before going to the courtyard.
The red silk and fresh flowers in the courtyard still exuded a festive atmosphere, and the servants came and went, their faces beaming with joy.
Qi Ruyan and her group, along with Chen Xiao and a few others, also came to visit. The group sat around a stone table in the garden, enjoying tea and chatting.
For a moment, laughter and cheerful voices echoed in the courtyard.
Feng Li looked at Yuan Yin and said, "Princess, what are your plans for the future?"
Yuan Yin pondered for a moment and said, "I want to travel around with Ru Yan, to see the beautiful landscapes of Ye Chao, and to experience the local customs and traditions."
Xu Ruyan nodded in agreement: "That's right, reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Yinyin and I also want to leave our own memories on this journey."
A hint of envy flashed in Qi Ruyan's eyes as she said, "That's wonderful. You're young, and you should go out and explore more. But the world isn't always peaceful, so you should be careful when you travel."
Yuan Yin looked at her gratefully: "Madam Qi, rest assured, we will make thorough preparations."
Upon hearing their plan, Chen Xiao smiled and said, "There are countless beautiful sights in this world. It is truly a great blessing in life that you can travel together with me."
Yuan Yin seemed to sense Chen Xiao's feelings and gently held her hand, saying, "Xiao Xiao, your protection of the Night Dynasty is a great achievement. When we return from our travels, we will definitely share the interesting things that happened along the way with you, so that you can also experience the local customs and culture of different places."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, his eyes full of anticipation: "Alright, as long as the Night Dynasty is at peace and you can fully enjoy this travel experience, I will be satisfied."
Feng Li laughed from the side, "Your Majesty, please don't be like this. In the future, when there are no more disputes in the Night Dynasty, you can also find a confidant to travel the world with.
A true friend...
All eyes turned to Xu Ruyu.
Chen Xiao choked and looked at Feng Li: "When we first met, I thought you were a cold and indifferent person. I never expected that Miss Feng Li would be someone who is good at teasing others. I just hope that Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan have a smooth journey and do not encounter any danger."
"Okay, okay, you're right!" Feng Li replied dismissively.
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A few days later, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan bid farewell to everyone and embarked on their travels.
They rode horses, carrying simple luggage, and first arrived at the water towns of Jiangnan.
The scenery of Jiangnan is picturesque, with small bridges, flowing water, and houses, and winding bluestone paths.
They strolled through the ancient town, admiring the old architecture and savoring the local delicacies.
By the river, Yuan Yin saw an old woman washing clothes. Curious, she went up to help. The old woman liked her very much because she looked well-behaved and was dressed beautifully but was not arrogant. She chatted with her about everyday things.
Xu Ruyan stood to the side, smiling as she looked at Yuan Yin, her heart filled with love.
He took out his paintbrush and painted the scene. In the painting, Yuan Yin and the old woman were chatting and laughing by the river, with the beautiful scenery of the Jiangnan water town in the background. He wanted to preserve this beautiful moment forever.
After leaving Jiangnan, they traveled to the northwestern desert.
The desert scenery is magnificent and vast, with yellow sand stretching to the horizon.
They rode camels, slowly making their way through the desert, feeling the scorching sun and the blowing sand.
At night, they rested by the campfire, gazing at the starry sky. Xu Ruyan pointed to the stars in the sky and told Yuan Yin the legends of various constellations.
During their travels, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan's feelings for each other deepened. They supported and accompanied each other, facing the difficulties and challenges of their journey together.
Their story gradually spread across the land of Yechao, becoming a beautiful tale that inspires more young people to bravely pursue their love and dreams.
As time went by, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan's footprints spread all over the north and south of Yechao.
They listened to the birdsong in the mountains and forests, and chased the ebb and flow of the tides at the seaside. Every scene became a testament to their love.
One day, they heard that there was a mysterious valley on the southwestern border, where spring was eternal, flowers bloomed in abundance, and many ancient and moving legends were told.
Filled with curiosity and anticipation, they set off towards the valley.
Upon entering the valley, just as the rumors had said, colorful butterflies fluttered about, streams murmured, and exotic flowers and plants exuded a captivating fragrance.
Deep in the valley, they discovered an ancient temple, its walls covered with obscure and incomprehensible scripts and patterns.
Yuan Yin was quite interested in these ancient ruins, so Xu Ruyan accompanied her to explore the temple carefully, trying to decipher its mysteries.
Just as they were engrossed in their music, they suddenly heard a melodious flute tune.
Following the direction of the flute sound, one could see an elderly man with white hair sitting under an ancient tree playing the flute.
The old man's eyes were deep and wise, as if he understood everything in the world.
Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan stepped forward and bowed respectfully. The old man nodded slightly, put down his flute, and slowly said, "You two have come here from afar, you must be destined to be here. This valley is a sacred place from ancient times, containing mysterious power and hiding a secret about the fate of the Night Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, the two were greatly alarmed and hurriedly sought advice from the old man.
The old man stood up and led them to a cave behind the temple.
Strange light shimmered in the cave, where a huge stone tablet stood.
The old man pointed to the inscription on the stone tablet and said, "This records that the Night Dynasty will face a great crisis, and only those who uphold true love and justice can save the world at the critical moment."
Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan exchanged a glance, and they saw determination and resolve in each other's eyes.
Xu Ruyan said, "Senior, no matter what the crisis is, we will not back down and will do our best to protect the Night Dynasty."
The old man smiled and nodded: "Your courage is commendable, but you must be fully prepared, as the road ahead is still long."
After leaving the valley, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan felt heavy-hearted and filled with a sense of mission.
They are no longer just lovers immersed in their love journey, but also guardians of the destiny of the Night Dynasty.
Later in their journey, they arrived at an ancient town.
It just so happened that a grand flower festival was being held in the city, and the streets and alleys were filled with all kinds of rare flowers, colorful and fragrant.
Yuan Yin was overjoyed and pulled Xu Ruyan through the sea of flowers.
However, they noticed that although the people in the city had smiles on their faces, there was a hint of worry in their eyes.
It turns out that a crisis was hidden behind this flower show.
There was a local tyrant in the city who attempted to use the flower festival as a pretext to extort money from the people and seize their land and property.
If any people do not obey him, they will be persecuted by him.
After learning about this, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan decided to help the people.
They first cleverly exposed the bully's evil deeds during the flower fair, which aroused public outrage.
Subsequently, Xu Ruyan, with her wisdom and resourcefulness, joined forces with the righteous people in the city to set a trap, exposing the true nature of the bully in front of everyone.
Enraged, the bully attempted to resist, but under Yuan Yin's command, everyone worked together to capture the bully and his henchmen.
The people of the city were deeply grateful to Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan, and they all brought out the best things in their homes to entertain them.
However, they politely declined the people's kindness and only accepted some flowers as a memento of this experience.
Afterwards, they arrived at a mysterious forest.
As soon as we entered the forest, we were enveloped in a thick fog, making it difficult to discern directions.
Suddenly, a group of bandits dressed in strange clothes emerged from all around and surrounded them.
These bandits had fierce eyes, but also a hint of hesitation, as if they were wary of their identities.
It turned out that this group of bandits had heard of Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan's deeds and knew that they were not ordinary travelers.
Yuan Yin remained calm and attempted to talk to the bandits, while Xu Ruyan discreetly placed her hand on the hilt of her sword in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
During the conversation, they learned that the bandits were originally villagers from the surrounding area who had turned to banditry because they could no longer bear the exploitation by corrupt local officials.
Yuan Yin felt pity and promised to help them punish the corrupt officials and restore justice to them.
The bandits were skeptical, but decided to give them a chance anyway.
So Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan changed their plans and went to a nearby county town.
Disguised as ordinary citizens, they conducted in-depth investigations and uncovered substantial evidence of corrupt officials embezzling, accepting bribes, and exploiting the people.
In the process of collecting evidence, they also encountered the henchmen of corrupt officials, but with their wisdom and courage, they managed to escape danger time and time again.
Ultimately, they submitted the evidence to higher authorities, the corrupt official was brought to justice, and the people cheered.
The bandits kept their promise, laid down their weapons, and returned to their rural home.
After this incident, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan became even more famous among the people, and their admiration grew day by day.
They continued their journey, their resolve to protect the Night Dynasty and bring happiness to its people strengthened.
After returning to the capital, they told Chen Xiao about what they had seen and heard in the valley.
Chen Xiao immediately summoned the court officials to discuss countermeasures.
With her talent and wisdom, Xu Ruyan proposed a series of plans to strengthen military defense, stockpile supplies, and appease the people.
Yuan Yin also actively participated, using her influence to organize civilian forces to assist the imperial court.
With everyone's efforts, Ye Chao began to make preparations in full swing.
Even amidst their busy schedules, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan would still stroll hand in hand in the courtyard on quiet nights, encouraging and comforting each other, knowing that as long as they were together in the face of the impending storm, they would have endless strength.
During the preparations, Xu Ruyan received an anonymous letter stating that a mysterious force was gathering on the northern border, intending to take advantage of the Night Dynasty's vulnerability while it was dealing with a crisis.
This force is in cahoots with a high-ranking official in the court. If it is not investigated and dealt with in time, it will deal a fatal blow to the Night Dynasty.
Xu Ruyan and Yuan Yin decided to investigate the matter secretly.
They disguised themselves and headed north to the border.
In the border town, they discovered some clues suggesting that a large amount of supplies were being secretly transferred.
Following the clues, they discovered that a trusted confidant of a senior court official was in control of everything.
It turns out that this old minister was dissatisfied with the fact that his position in the court had been shaken by newcomers such as Xu Ruyu, and he attempted to regain control of the government with the help of foreign enemies.
After obtaining the evidence, Yuan Yin and Xu Ruyan quickly returned to the capital. With Chen Xiao's assistance, they captured the traitor and his cronies, eliminating the hidden dangers within the Night Dynasty and laying a more solid foundation for dealing with the impending crisis.