Chapter 2244: Chapter 2152: The Grand Wedding (Part 1)

Lu Hualiang’s heart tightened.

He stepped over a pile of bodies and strode towards her.

"Why is there so much blood? Where are you hurt?"

Xia Weibao didn’t speak, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing her cry, Lu Hualiang’s heart throbbed even more, and he wrapped one arm around her shoulder, slipping the other under her knees, wanting to lift her up.

"Summon the Tai..."

"I am so scared."

Before he could pick her up, Xia Weibao wrapped her arms around his nose, burying her head in his neck.

His body reeked of blood, whether it was his or someone else’s was uncertain.

The stench was overpowering and unpleasant, but she found comfort in it.

This close embrace allowed her to clearly feel his heartbeat, proving that this man was still alive.

Lu Hualiang felt a warm liquid seep into his neck, so hot it burned his skin.

He softly pulled her into his embrace, gently patting her back, "Don’t be afraid, with me here, no one can hurt you."

"I feared I might never see you again."

The whole journey fighting her way through, yet not seeing him, terrified her, truly terrified her, fearing she might never see him again.

Even though she knew he was strong, surrounded by many protectors, she still worried.

The cry-laden voice made Lu Hualiang momentarily breathless, "I’m sorry for making you worry."

It was his fault; he hadn’t considered her feelings.

He should have taken down Prince Liang’s faction one by one earlier, rather than waiting to catch them all tonight, causing her distress.

Given her nature, if anything happened outside, how could she not rush out? The Imperial Army wasn’t her match; how could they stop her?

It was his oversight.

Lu Hualiang turned his head, tenderly kissing her hair by the ear, "This is the only time. It will never happen again, I promise you."

Never again; after tonight, he would grant her a time of peace and prosperity.

With the kingdom as the betrothal gift, take her as his wife.

"Are you injured?"

Lu Hualiang held her shoulders with both hands, pulling her slightly away to check the blood on her body.

Even though he knew she was capable in battle, two fists couldn’t fend off four hands. Tonight was so chaotic, if she got hurt, his heart would break.

Xia Weibao shook her head, "It’s all other people’s blood."

Lu Hualiang breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, she was okay.

He lifted his hand to stroke her head, then carried her horizontally.

Under the gaze of numerous subordinates, he carried her back to the Imperial Harem.

All the people: "..."

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, where are you going, Your Majesty? What about handling the rebels? Leave a word before you go!

Lu Hualiang carried her back to Snowflake Palace and had Wang Cai and others help her change clothes, before returning to deal with the aftermath.

That night he still didn’t come back, likely dealing with many loose ends.

The next morning, he came to join her for breakfast, then hurriedly left again.

Only one day until the wedding; as per the customs of the Great Xia Kingdom, couples cannot meet the day before the wedding.

He had to send someone to tell her that all arrangements regarding the Imperial Court were in order, so she needn’t worry.

Xia Weibao finally felt relieved, beginning to experience the joy and anxiety of a bride-to-be.

Especially looking at the wedding dress sent by the Ministry of Rites, placed in her room, the celebratory crimson bridal attire embroidered with a vivid Golden Phoenix, symbolizing the empress.

The overwhelming red reflected in her eyes, Xia Weibao’s heart beat rapidly.

There was anticipation, joy, and anxiety.

Tomorrow is the wedding.

She was uncertain if life would change after the wedding, perhaps it would be the same?

After all, it was all within the palace.

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