After some time, they finally arrived in the Heaven Realm. Joy filled the air—everyone was smiling, greeting one another warmly. It was truly the happiest day the heavens had seen in centuries.
Hong Daren: "The groom has arrived!"
Princess Meiling Hua's face lit up with happiness the moment she heard the announcement.
The grand wedding ceremony began, hosted by Daley Wong, the loyal attendant of Prince Xiao Yu Lang.
Daley Wong: "First, bow to the Ancestor God and the heavens."
Prince Xiao Yu Lang and Princess Meiling Hua bowed with grace and devotion.
Daley Wong: "Second, bow to your parents."
They turned and bowed respectfully to their families.
Daley Wong: "Third, bow to each other."
They bowed to one another; eyes filled with affection.
Daley Wong: "The ritual is complete. The couple may now exchange their gifts."
They exchanged gifts, then sealed their union with a tender kiss.
(Prince Xiao Yu Lang and Princess Meiling Hua had loved each other since childhood. When Jade Emperor Donghua learned about their feelings, he personally announced their marriage during Prince Long Hua's birthday celebration. It became the happiest wedding Heaven Realm had ever witnessed.)
Princess Li Long looked especially cheerful when she saw Prince Xiao Yu Song smiling.
She had secretly admired him from the moment she first saw him on Prince Long Hua's birthday.
Princess Li Long: "Yufan, why is your brother so handsome?"
Princess Xiao Yufan: "Are you talking about Second Brother? Oh? What's going on here?"
She teased playfully.
Prince Yulong: "Yufan, she has talked about him day and night ever since that day."
Princess Xiao Yufan: "Ah… so our Li Long is in love."
Embarrassed, Princess Li Long hurried away.
Princess Xiao Yu Fan laughed softly, waved goodbye to Prince Yulong, and left the hall.
A Sudden Encounter
Crown Prince Li Chou followed behind her.
Crown Prince Li Chou: "Yu Fan, wait! Please… let's talk."
Princess Xiao Yufan: "There is nothing left for us to talk about."
He grabbed her hand gently.
Crown Prince Li Chou: "I'm sorry… for my behavior last time. Can you forgive me?"
Princess Xiao Yufan forgive him and went from there.
Later, she met Prince Long Hua.
Prince Long Hua: "Your Highness, why didn't you accept my invitations? You even refused to meet me."
Princess Xiao Yufan: "It's nothing."
Prince Long Hua: "Please tell me. Did I do something wrong? Did I hurt you?"
Princess Xiao Yufan: "No… not at all. I just haven't been feeling well lately, so I didn't meet you."
She hid the truth, bowed politely, and walked away. Prince Long Hua watched her leave, his heart sinking with worry.
The Journey Back
When the ceremony ended, it was time to return to the Shuilu Kingdom.
Jade Emperor Donghua said to Emperor Xiao Yu Qing:
Jade Emperor Donghua: "We have been friends since childhood. Today I give my daughter to you.
Please take care of her. Treat her as your own."
Emperor Xiao Yu Qing embraced him tightly.
Emperor Xiao Yu Qing: "I will protect her with my life. This I promise."
They bid farewell and left Heaven Realm.
The Ambush
On their way back to Shuilu Kingdom, something strange happened.
A sudden attack.
The forces of Xie Lingyu surrounded them once again.
A fierce battle erupted.
They attempted to strike Princess Meiling, but Princess Xiao Yufan blocked the attack and stepped forward bravely.
She fought fiercely, even when someone struck her from behind.
Blood flowed, yet she didn't stop.
Finally, she collapsed to the ground—unconscious.
Just as a masked man raised his sword to kill her. Prince Long Hua appeared, his power erupting like a storm, and saved her.
The attackers retreated immediately.
They rushed back to the kingdom. But Princess Xiao Yu Fan did not wake up
To be continued.