After the wedding.
Jiang Che did not immediately take the two women back to the modern world.
He took Liu Mengxi, Li Qingzhao, and the maid Xiao Lian on a tour of bustling, prosperous Bianliang City, exploring it inside and out.
By the Imperial Street in the early morning, Liu Mengxi held up a skewer of crystal-clear candied hawthorn, hopping along in front like a cheerful lark.
Li Qingzhao, meanwhile, had shed her usual cool aloofness. Clinging to Jiang Che's arm, her eyes and brows brimmed with the tender affection of a newlywed.
As the sun set, the group rented an entire painted pleasure boat and drifted across the shimmering waters of Golden Bright Pool while tasting tea.
Jiang Che looked at his two lovely wives smiling sweetly beside him, his deep eyes filled with ease and contentment.
This warm, tranquil life that transcended time and space, free from worldly troubles, truly had a flavor all its own.
Three leisurely days passed in the blink of an eye.
Before leaving, Jiang Che first had Li Qingzhao return home to bid farewell to her father, Li Gefei.
As for himself, he flashed away and silently appeared within the imperial study.
Zhao Xu, who had been bent over his desk reviewing memorials, sensed the unusual disturbance and abruptly looked up.
Once he recognized the visitor, the Emperor of Great Song did not dare show the slightest negligence and hurriedly rose from the Dragon Throne.
Zhao Xu strode quickly before Jiang Che, clasped his hands, and gave a deeply respectful bow.
"Immortal Master, you have graced the palace with your presence today. What are your instructions?"
His tone carried heartfelt awe and reverence, and he kept his posture exceedingly humble.
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