Xiao Ao, however, gave her his solemn assurance: "Once this turmoil has subsided, I will personally come to your home to take you as my wife. Please, have no fear and go ahead with ruining this marriage with Xiaoran!" These words acted like a sedative, finally calming Wang Lianqiu’s restless heart. She decided to set aside all distractions and dedicate herself to carrying out the strategy Xiao Ao had planned, doing everything in her power to sabotage this seemingly ironclad engagement.
Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, over ten days had passed. Xiaoran and his companions had a smooth journey, facing no further setbacks, and arrived safely in the Capital.
Upon entering the city, Xiaoran instructed his group to return to the Marquis of Anyang’s estate, a residence recently bestowed upon him by the Emperor, to rest. As it turned out, the Emperor had long since dispatched an official to wait at the city gates, eager to be the first to deliver the joyous news to him.
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