AWB Chapter 554 Xie Jing's Line: Marriage
Chapter 554 Xie Jing's Line: Marriage
A month later, the Prince's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.
Gao Che specially dispatched a palace official to preside over the wedding and presented generous gifts, with a dazzling array of brocades and jewels filling the hall.
At dusk, after the ceremony, they entered the bridal chamber.
Inside, red candles burned brightly, and on the table were cups of wine, red dates, and lotus seeds, creating an atmosphere of joy.
Xie Jing was dressed in wedding attire, tall and elegant.
On the couch, Li Sheng sat quietly, wearing a red veil and a red wedding robe.
Xie Jing looked at her, his eyes softening instantly.
He picked up the wedding scale and gently lifted the red veil from her head.
The red veil slipped down, revealing Li Sheng's pretty face, still flushed, with delicate features and eyes as clear as water.
Li Sheng looked up at Xie Jing, her eyes flickered slightly, and two blushes rose on her cheeks.
The two sat in front of the couch and drank wine from the same cup.
They each raised their wine cups and passed each other.
"From this day forward, you will be my wife," Xie Jing said in a deep voice.
Li Sheng nodded gently, her voice barely audible, "Mm."
Setting down his wine cup, Xie Jing pulled her into his arms, his gaze falling on her slightly trembling eyelashes.
Li Sheng's face flushed even more, and she softly called out, "Husband..."
Her voice was as soft as melting sugar.
Xie Jing lowered his head and placed his lips on her warm lips.
Li Sheng closed her eyes with a slight tremor, letting his breath surround her.
Xie Jing wrapped one arm around her waist and gently cupped the back of her head with the other, deepening the kiss.
Their lips and tongues intertwined, their breaths gradually mingled, and the temperature slowly rose.
The candlelight flickered, and the red gauze curtains hung down gently.
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Two weeks later, the Prince's Mansion had more good news.
Nan Yin gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Both mother and child are doing well.
That day, Xie Jingchun stayed by his side the whole time, his eyes bloodshot, but he never left his side.
Until the door was pushed open by the nanny, "Congratulations, Young Master Chun, it's a baby boy!"
Xie Jingchun then suddenly stood up and rushed inside.
Inside the room, Nan Yin leaned against the headboard, her face pale and her forehead damp with a thin layer of sweat.
The little child next to me was sleeping soundly, a tiny bundle.
Xie Jingchun rushed to the bedside and held her hand tightly.
Nan Yin smiled weakly at him, "Do you want to hug him?"
Xie Jingchun responded in a hoarse voice, stepped forward, sat down, and gently took the child from him.
The child seemed to sense something, snuggled closer to him, opened his mouth, and let out a soft babbling sound.
Xie Jingchun's eyes suddenly reddened.
He looked down at the child, a slight smile curving his lips. "He looks like you."
Nan Yin chuckled softly, "I think it looks more like you, especially the nose."
Xie Jingchun lowered her head and glanced at the baby in her arms again.
"Let's give him a name, how about Xie Anzhi?"
Nan Yin paused for a moment, then softly repeated a few times, "Xie Anzhi?"
"Born safely and raised peacefully," Xie Jingchun said. "I have spent my life in the military, and I don't want him to follow in my footsteps."
Nan Yin listened, her eyes also reddening.
She nodded gently, "Okay, Xie Anzhi."
Just then, a maid's voice came from outside, "Madam, the Prince and Princess have arrived."
The two looked up together and saw Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli walking in quickly.
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Six months later, Xie Jing personally made arrangements and formally submitted a memorial to the emperor, requesting permission to send troops to Daliang.
The day the military tally was issued, the entire court was shaken.
Xie Jingchun was appointed General Zheng Yuan, commanding the three armies.
On the eve of his departure, he donned his armor and entered the palace, where he and Xie Jing bid farewell to the emperor, vowing to take down the Great Liang.
This battle was won with unstoppable momentum.
Xie Jing used his undercover agents to work with Shen Qingyan from the inside to disrupt the enemy's military and political affairs from the rear, and cleverly cut off the Liang's supply lines, causing its soldiers to be trapped for months.
Xie Jingchun led his army to capture seventeen cities in succession. In less than half a year, the Great Liang Dynasty was completely destroyed, and Li Wuyang and all members of the royal family were killed.
Shen Qingyan was brought back to the Great Jin Dynasty for her merits and was granted the title of Princess and a fiefdom.
The Great Jin Dynasty established the Six Capital Guards in the former territory of Daliang, a proposal put forward by Xie Jing, to prevent future troubles and to stabilize the hearts of the people in various places.
On the day of their triumphant return, drums and gongs resounded, and the people lined the streets to welcome them.
Xie Jingchun returned to the capital to report. He knelt before the palace and the emperor personally placed a golden seal on his head, decreeing that he be appointed as the Grand General of the State and granted the title of Duke of the State, a hereditary title.
He then added, "Xie Jing is a man of exceptional strategy and integrity, which greatly pleases me."
Gao Che smiled and said, "From today onwards, I hereby appoint you as the Grand Secretary, in charge of the administration of the Six Ministries, and to participate in the deliberation of state affairs to assist my governance."
The officials in the hall were all astonished.
The Grand Secretary is second only to the President and above all others.
At this moment, Xie Jing was only twenty years old.
But no one dared to say it was wrong.
What he did and what he accomplished truly deserved his reputation.
Xie Jing cupped his hands and bowed deeply, saying, "Your subject Xie Jing thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness. I will certainly do my utmost to assist Your Majesty and live up to the expectations of the people."
The assembled officials bowed in reverence, and the hall fell silent.
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Five years later, in early spring.
A gentle breeze swept through the hall, lifting the corners of the curtains and the newly green vines under the eaves.
Under the trees in the courtyard, Li Sheng leaned against the soft couch, her eyes filled with gentleness.
She stroked her slightly protruding belly.
The spring sunlight brushed through her hair, enveloping her in a soft glow.
Xie Jing walked over and sat down next to her, his gaze falling on her stomach. "Are you feeling unwell today?"
Li Sheng shook her head, took his hand and placed it on her stomach, her eyes sparkling with laughter, "He kicked me just now, feel it."
Xie Jing placed his palm on her lower abdomen, and even through the layers of clothing, he could feel the warm, slightly bulging curve.
A moment later, as if in response, there was a sudden movement in my stomach, faint yet real.
Li Sheng's eyes lit up, and she looked up at him: "Did you feel it?"
Xie Jing nodded, his expression softening considerably without him even realizing it.
The two whispered to each other under the tree.
Spring light is gentle, and shadows fall on silken robes, two people standing side by side.
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Eight months later, in the side garden of the Prince's Mansion, the grass was lush and green.
"Xie Jue, Xie Jue, slow down!" A melodious female voice rang out, clear as jade beads falling onto a plate.
The boy in front turned around, revealing an extremely handsome face.
Although Xie Jue had already come of age, he still exuded the youthful vigor and clear-headedness unique to young people.
He was dressed in a light blue brocade robe, his ponytail neatly tied, and he leaped across the blue steps at the head of the stone bridge with agile and nimble movements.
Following behind was Princess Anhe, Gao Wanzhi.
She wore an apricot-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) embroidered with butterflies, the hem of which fluttered lightly, like butterflies in flight.
Despite her young age, she has already blossomed into a radiant beauty.
Her eyebrows and eyes were bright and beautiful, her skin was like solidified cream, and her eyes were lively and clear.
She was panting heavily, the gold hairpin at her temples trembling, and beads of sweat still clinging to her forehead. "Xie Jue, slow down!"
Xie Jue turned around, smiled at her, and revealed his little tiger teeth.
"We should hurry, my second sister-in-law is about to give birth, and we're all running out of time."
"Faster, faster, even faster!"