A year later, after proceeding through the rituals of Nacai, Asking the Name, Naji, Nai Zheng, and Qingqi, it finally came to the last stage, Qin Ying. Xiao He, having passed the numerous challenges prepared by Ye Qiu, eventually managed to escort Xiutong onto the bridal sedan.
Wedding for the first time in two lifetimes, Xiao He was excited, holding a greater significance to the marriage than most people. It was precisely because of his sincerity that Ye Qiu later refrained from putting up too many obstacles.
"From now on, it'll just be the two of us left at home." Ye Qiu stroked Xiuying's head, filled with emotion. Yet, he was unaware that some things always come unexpectedly.
Two years later, when the Emperor and Empress Dowager Liu summoned him to the palace and told him they were preparing to crown Xiuying as the Empress, Ye Qiu was completely stunned.
