Shocking news of Wu Zhao's wedding

Time, it may seem to pass quickly, but it doesn't actually pass quickly. However, it will never stop for anyone. In short, Zhuge Xiang hasn't had anything particularly important to do lately. Although he has been secretly focusing his attention on the Imperial Clan and paying attention to their fortunes, more than three months have passed and Zhuge Xiang still hasn't found the slightest clue.

For Zhuge Xiang, these were three uneventful months. Apart from raising his cultivation level from the Fourth Layer to the Fifth Layer level of the Gathering Origin Stage, there was not much difference. However, at this time, in the King Fenghe's Mansion, a woman dressed in a robe sat upright in a flower bed. Her heroic face was tinged with contemplation, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Since returning, Wu Zhao happened to run into Li Zhi. Unwilling to watch Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna's inseparable scene in the Hall of Honored Guests, Wu Zhao, by some strange twist of fate, actually stayed at the King Fenghe's Mansion for a full three months.

Sitting upright in the flower bed, she gently stroked her belly, and could clearly feel the bulge, a breath of life. She clearly felt that the old man's diagnosis that day was indeed correct; she was indeed pregnant, pregnant with Zhuge Xiang's child...

Gently stroking her protruding belly, Wu Zhao's face showed a hint of happiness. Even though Zhuge Xiang was gone, at least she still had her child with her. Wu Zhao decided to give birth to him, and from then on, mother and child would depend on each other for survival...

"Wu Zhao, are you still thinking about him?" Li Zhi walked over at that moment. Looking at Wu Zhao's appearance and the happy look on her face as she stroked her belly, he asked.

Li Zhi also learned about what had happened between Wu Zhao and Zhuge Xiang, and that Wu Zhao was pregnant with Zhuge Xiang's child.

"Brother Zhuge, he is truly blessed. If I could receive even half, no, a tenth, of the affection you have for him, I could rest in peace," Li Zhi said as he slowly sat down beside Wu Zhao. He was humble and polite, a true gentleman, and his cultivation was faintly visible, clearly having reached the level of Returning to the Origin.

"I'm sorry, matters of the heart cannot be forced," Wu Zhao said to Li Zhi, slightly raising his head, his tone tinged with Guilt.

To be honest, after spending so much time together, Wu Zhao deeply realized that Li Zhi was indeed a perfect man. At such a young age, without any cultivation, he was able to climb forty steps of the Altar of Sacrifice, which showed his firm will. In addition, there was his identity as the young prince of the King Fenghe's Mansion's Mansion, his humble personality, and his polite manners.

Li Zhi's feelings for Wu Zhao were perfectly clear to her. However, Li Zhi's feelings lacked possessiveness, and he only felt simple envy towards Zhuge Xiang.

His love was simply self-love; even if she didn't love him, he still loved her. That was all. There were no extra actions or excessive demands.

Being loved by someone like Li Zhi, without feeling much pressure, made Wu Zhao feel very comfortable.

If Li Zhi wanted to take advantage of her or possess her because of feelings, why would Wu Zhao have stayed in the King Fenghe's Mansion for several months?

"You don't need to apologize to me. I love you, that's my business. You don't necessarily have to love me back. These things can't be forced, and I know that very well," Li Zhi said, shaking his head to comfort Wu Zhao, who was apologizing to him with Guilt.

However, Li Zhi paused slightly at this point, then suddenly said to Wu Zhao, "Actually, I came here today specifically to find you, because I want to propose to you..."

"You..." Slightly startled, Wu Zhao looked at Li Zhi in surprise, not understanding why, given his personality, he would suddenly propose Marriage to her without any warning. He should have told her that she couldn't possibly agree to it.

"As a woman, having a child out of wedlock is very bad for your reputation. I can see that you want to keep this child and don't even want Brother Zhuge to know the child's identity. So, I'm proposing to you. I don't ask for much, I just want you to let me be your protector and shield you from gossip. I promise you, after Marriage, I will never touch a single hair on your head..."

"Why would you go to such lengths for me?" Wu Zhao, her beautiful eyes widening slightly as she stared at Li Zhi. Her tone was complex, a mixture of Guilt, gratitude, and hesitation...

Li Zhi was right. What is most important to a woman? Her reputation. Whether she is Cultivator or an ordinary person, this is something that cannot be ignored.

Wu Zhao had considered the impact of having a child out of wedlock on her reputation, which was unimaginable. In the future, she would inevitably have to live under the scrutiny and judgment of others.

However, Li Zhi's words indicated that he was willing to hold a fake Wedding with her in order to preserve her Wedding.

Yes, Li Zhi's method is indeed very good, but it's too unfair to him to marry a woman who doesn't love him and whom he can't even touch for the rest of his life. It's too unfair to him.

"You know, I love you, and that alone is enough. Because of love, I'm willing to do anything for you. As for whether you love me or not, that's your business," Li Zhi said. Although he looked like a gentle scholar, humble and polite, he spoke with great passion and a carefree spirit.

"No, I can't do that. It's too unfair to you..." Although Li Zhi's words were tempting to Wu Zhao, after thinking about it, Wu Zhao still refused.

Wu Zhao already felt Guilt towards Li Zhi; how could she possibly harm him to preserve her own reputation?

"It's fine if you refuse, but have you ever thought about the child?" Li Zhi said seriously to Wu Zhao after hearing Wu Zhao words, "You may be able to bear the gossip and criticism, but have you thought about the child? Other people's children have fathers, but he doesn't. Isn't that too cruel for a child?"

"This..." Li Zhi's words left Wu Zhao speechless.

Indeed, Wu Zhao was confident he could endure some hardship, but what about his child? The child was innocent; could he be happy without a father? What would he say if the child asked him later, "Where is his father?"

"For the sake of the child, you shouldn't refuse me. Just think of it as giving the child a healthy environment to live and grow up in..." Li Zhi said, seeing that Wu Zhao was wavering.

"You're right. No matter what, the child is innocent. I can't let him suffer from a young age and be mocked by other children for not having a father..." After a moment of contemplation, Wu Zhao nodded and agreed to Li Zhi's suggestion.

By staging a fake Wedding, she not only preserves her reputation but also provides a protective shield for her unborn child, allowing him to grow up in a healthy environment.

"Zhuge Consecrated here? I am a guard from the King Fenghe's Mansion, here to deliver Invitation," a strange voice called out from outside the Courtyard as Zhuge Xiang was cultivating his Pill Refining Technique.

"King Fenghe's Mansion?" Upon hearing this voice, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback. Invitation? Why would the King Fenghe's Mansion send him Invitation for no reason?

Even though he was doubtful, Zhuge Xiang quickly finished refining his elixir. At the same time, Mo Lingna had gone out early and helped Zhuge Xiang bring in the invitation from Prince Fenghe's palace. The invitation was in big red with a big word "Happy" on it.

"A happy occasion? What happy occasion is there at the King Fenghe's Mansion?" Zhuge Xiang Mo Lingna curiously, looking at the "double happiness" character on the Invitation. He could see the joy on Mo Lingna's face, indicating that she had already read the contents of the invitation.

"Your friend is Li Zhi getting Marriage?" Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Mo Lingna said to Zhuge Xiang with undisguised joy.

"Oh? He's Marriage soon? That's fast! I didn't even hear a thing. Whose daughter is she?" Hearing this, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback, but then a look of joy appeared on his face. A friend's Marriage is always a happy occasion, isn't it?

"You know the bride, and you're quite familiar with her. She's Miss Wu Zhao, who became a servant alongside you. The Invitation says that the two of them will hold their wedding banquet at the King Fenghe's Mansion in ten days. Moreover, it says that Miss Wu Zhao is already pregnant with Young Master Li's child. They're getting Marriage because she's pregnant."

Boom!

Zhuge Xiang's joyful expression suddenly froze. Mo Lingna's words were like a bolt from the blue, flashing through his mind. Wu Zhao was going to marry Li Zhi? And she was even pregnant with Li Zhi's child?

They spent a full ten years in the Illusionary Realm, from their first meeting to falling in love and finally Marriage —ten years of inseparable bliss. Although it was Illusionary Realm, the two people in the Illusionary Realm were real, and their ten years of marital affection were also real. But, Wu Zhao actually married Li Zhi?

"Husband, what's wrong?" Seeing that Zhuge Xiang's expression was very strange, Mo Lingna asked Zhuge Xiang with surprise and worry.

Although Mo Lingna was known for her jealousy and fear of other women having any connection with Zhuge Xiang, she was happy to see Wu Zhao get married. However, Mo Lingna never expected Zhuge Xiang's reaction to this matter to be so strong. Even if Lu Yuling got married, he probably wouldn't have reacted this strongly.

"Let me see the Invitation..." Zhuge Xiang snatched the bright red Invitation away. He didn't even bother to answer Mo Lingna's question. He just hurriedly unfolded the Invitation and carefully read through its contents, word for word.

Zhuge Xiang desperately wanted to see if Morina had misread the invitation, and that Li Zhi's marriage partner couldn't possibly be Wu Zhao. Unfortunately, as he read on, the contents were exactly as Morina had said. (To be continued...)