"Please welcome the bride and groom!"
The bells of the grand ceremony echoed through every corner of the hall.
With the master of ceremonies' stirring, solemn announcement, the atmosphere throughout the hall instantly reached its peak.
Under everyone's eagerly expectant gazes, Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun slowly came into view.
With a vacant expression on her face, Zhu Zhuqing walked slowly forward beside a smug-looking Ma Hongjun.
As they advanced, cheers surged like a rising tide, echoing through the spacious hall.
Before they knew it, the two had reached the center of the great hall.
The emperor of the Star Luo Empire sat at the head of the hall, surveying his surroundings with a trace of vigilance in his eyes.
After all, Dai Mubai had said that someone might very well cause trouble today.
But from the look of things, no one would be coming.
After all, whoever came would die!
Meanwhile, seated below the dais, Zhu Zhuyun kept her eyes fixed on the entrance. An unspoken mixture of tension and anticipation seemed to lurk within her deep gaze.
You have to come. If you don't, Zhu Zhuqing will become someone else's wife.
Just as the pair reached the master of ceremonies, Ma Hongjun's low, mocking voice reached Zhu Zhuqing's ears.
"Ah! What a shame!"
"It looks like your man won't be coming!"
"Well, of course. Chen Jue has so many women. What the hell do you count for?"
At his words, a flicker of emotion crossed Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. Tears began to well up before slowly spilling down her cheeks.
Why am I crying?
Shouldn't I be happy that Brother Chen hasn't come?
That way, he won't fall into their trap!
But... it still hurts so much...
The master of ceremonies followed their approach with his gaze until they