It was a long night.

In the inn, An Ran, the King of Liao City, walked into An Qin's room and looked at her with love.

An Qin was selecting the headwear for tomorrow. Seeing An Ran come in, she smiled and said, "Dad."

"I think this one is beautiful and suits you. How do you like it?" An Ran walked in front of An Qin, selected a headwear made with the kingfisher craft, and gave it to An Qin.

An Qin took over the headwear selected by the King of Liao City and looked at it with a sigh, "Even if it is beautiful, it is useless to wear it. Tomorrow I will have to marry into the mansion of Marquis Shuo as a concubine."

"Don't worry, Qin. I believe it is temporary. I hear that you came across Infanta Qingcheng when you went shopping?" An Ran, the King of Liao City, said to her with a smile and asked An Qin.

An Qin heard this, frowned to look at Suotu, and said in a low voice, "You are too talkative."

"Your Highness, it's..." Suotu heard this and looked at An Qin with a grievance, but he was interrupted by the King of Liao City's laughter.

The King of Liao City laughed and said, "Don't blame Suotu, Qin. I asked Suotu what happened when you were outside, so Suotu told me that you met Infanta Qingcheng. What do you think of Infanta Qingcheng?"

"Dad, Infanta Qingcheng heard what I said and felt very angry." An Qin said triumphantly.

The King of Liao City nodded and enjoined An Qin, "Qin, you should be cautious."

"Dad, don't worry. I think Infanta Qingcheng won't be my opponent." An Qin raised her head and said to the King of Liao City.

The King of Liao City sat beside An Qin and signaled Suotu to walk out.

After Suotu left, the King of Liao City enjoined An Qin, "Qin, you should be cautious after you enter the mansion of Marquis. Don't make too many enemies. Until you receive Marquis Shuo's trust and love, then you..."

"I know it, dad." An Qin interrupted the King of Liao City impatiently.

The King of Liao City sighed again and continued, "Whatever happens, you need to ensure your security. Take care if you want to find fault with Infanta Qingcheng. After your wedding, I need to return to Liao City and can't help you in time. I will find some people with good martial skills to contact with you in Jing City, and they can protect you!"

"Thank you, dad. I know you treat me best." An Qin heard this and said to the King of Liao City with a smile.

The King of Liao City looked at An Qin with love and patted her hand, "It's late. I won't disturb you anymore."

"Good night, dad!" An Qin looked at the King of Liao City with a smile.

The King of Liao City walked out of An Qin's room.

After he returned to his room, the King of Liao City sat in the room and looked outside the window.

The moonlight in the late autumn seemed to be strangely cold and bright. Meanwhile, the King of Liao City felt both happy and worried.

He was happy that his daughter had grown up and would get married tomorrow. However, he felt worried about their plan.

Thinking of this, the King of Liao City sighed, walked to the bed, and lay down. Whatever happened, he would protect Qin well.

Then the King of Liao City fell asleep. He needed to be energetic, considering that his daughter would get married!

The King of Liao City fell asleep quickly.

In the mansion of the Qiao's family

Qiao Shu was about to sleep, but she heard the sound from the gate. She immediately sat up from the bed, held the quilt tightly, and asked, "Who is over there?"

"Good hearing, Miss Qiao." Lan Ruojing flashed to the front of Qiao Shu's bed, lifted Qiao Shu's jaw, and said.

Qiao Shu quickly pushed away Lan Ruojing's hand that put on her jaw and continued, "Haven't I said it to you? I disagree with you."

"Really? You disagree with me just because you still love Shuo Ling. If I tell you something, I am afraid that you will change your decision." Lan Ruojing sneered at Qiao Shu coldly and stood up to look at the round moon outside the window.

Qiao Shu covered herself with the quilt and said to Lan Ruojing, "Don't bother to say anything else, Mr. Lan. Whatever happens, I won't agree with you."

Qiao Shu said it calmly.

"How about hearing what I say first and then making the decision, Miss Qiao?" Lan Ruojing turned back and said to Qiao Shu.

Seeing Qiao Shu keep silent, Lan Ruojing said, "Tomorrow your lover will marry Infanta An Qin, the daughter of the King of Liao City."

"What the hell are you saying? Marquis Shuo will have a concubine. Are you kidding me? Don't cheat me, Mr. Lan!" Hearing this, Qiao Shu felt shocked and looked at Lan Ruojing with suspicion.

Hearing this, Lan Ruojing sneered at Qiao Shu, "I am not free to play jokes with you. His Majesty issued the Imperial Edict this afternoon. Tomorrow Infanta An Qin will marry Marquis Shuo as his concubine. If you still don't believe me, you could go to the mansion of Marquis and attend the wedding tomorrow!"

"Mr. Lan, it's late now. I am afraid that it's improper for you to stay in my room. Please leave here." Hearing this, Qiao Shu was in a bad mood and said to Lan Ruojing weakly.

Hearing this, Lan Ruojing continued to walk in front of Qiao Shu and made his face close to Qiao Shu.

"I truly feel sad for you, Miss Qiao. You have accompanied Shuo Ling for lots of years, but he never cares about you!" Lan Ruojing seemed to feel pitiful for Qiao Shu.

Seeing Qiao Shu keep speechless, Lan Ruojing smiled and continued, "Come to find me if you need any help, Miss Qiao."

"Goodbye!" Qiao Shu stared at Lan Ruojing and said.

Lan Ruojing stood up, glanced at Qiao Shu, and flashed out of Qiao Shu's room.

After Lan Ruojing left, Qiao Shu slumped in bed with tears streaming down.

What Lan Ruojing said was right. She still loved Shuo Ling. She had thought that Shuo Ling overlooked her because of Yang Zijin. She never thought he would have a concubine after he married Yang Zijin.

Although it was the Imperial Edict, she knew Shuo Ling's personality. If he disagreed with it, His Majesty would not issue the Imperial Edict.

Thinking of this, Qiao Shu couldn't help crying because Shuo Ling never loved her.

With hatred in her mind, Qiao Shu continued to comfort herself and thought Lan Ruojing found excuses to ask her to do things for him. Therefore, she decided to figure it out tomorrow.

Qiao Shu lay down and fell asleep.

At midnight

Sleeping Shuo Ling heard the sound of birds, opened his eyes, and looked at Yang Zijin, who was asleep.

He sat up from the bed gently and ran outside.

Following the sound, Shuo Ling walked into the forest of Jing City and stopped.

The voice of Bai Zhanfei came from behind Shuo Ling, "My Lord."

"Have you had anything urgent, General Bai?" Shuo Ling turned back to ask Bai Zhanfei.

Bai Zhanfei walked forward and continued, "I heard that His Majesty issued the edict to ask you marry the daughter of the King of Liao City. Is it true?"

"Yes." Shuo Ling nodded and said.

Hearing this, Bai Zhanfei turned back, clenched his left fist, and hit on the big tree heavily. The leaves on the big tree fell at once.

"I know Chushi Youtian will try his best to ask someone to monitor you." General Bai clenched his teeth and said.

Shuo Ling sneered, "Don't worry, General Bai. I have another idea."

"Shuo Ling, you need to be more cautious. The King of Liao City followed the deceased emperor before. I met him before. He will not let his daughter marry others as a concubine. I am afraid that he is plotting something." General Bai stared at Shuo Ling and said.

Shuo Ling nodded, "I will not let his plot succeed. If anything happens, you can send me a letter by the carrier pigeon. I will return to Youyou Valley to meet you in case others find you."

"Marquis Shuo, take care. If there is nothing else, I will go back." Bai Zhanfei nodded and disappeared into the dark.

Shuo Ling looked around and hurried to the mansion of Marquis Shuo!

After returning to his mansion, Shuo Ling went to look at Yang Zijin and found she was asleep. He walked forward to tuck her in, kissed her forehead, and then walked outside!

After all His Majesty issued the edict, he needed to pretend to submit to it and marry the concubine. Until daybreak, there would be lots of people monitoring him.

The rooster had crowed twice. It was nearly 4 a.m., and the sky was brighter.

Shuo Ling returned to his study. After a while, Mo Li walked in and made a bow to Shuo Ling with his hands cupped in front, "My Lord."

"Is everything ready?" Shuo Ling raised his head and asked Mo Li thoughtfully.

Mo Li nodded and continued, "Don't worry, My Lord. The wedding is ready, but..."

"But what?" Shuo Ling frowned, looked at Mo Li, and asked.

Mo Li paused for a while and said, "My Lord, you haven't tried on your wedding clothes. Will you go to..."

"No." Before Mo Li finished, Shuo Ling said without hesitation.

Mo Li frowned and continued, "I put the wedding clothes in the room."

Seeing Shuo Ling silent, Mo Li made a bow with his hands cupped and walked out of the study.

Judging from Marquis's expression, he thought madam must feel angry with Marquis. Thinking of this, Mo Li turned back to look at Marquis and found he was worried, so Mo Li's heart couldn't help aching for Marquis.

He knew why Marquis concealed it from his wife. Marquis didn't want his wife to feel worried, and he also didn't want to get her into a dilemma!