24: Chapter 24 Marrying Lu Shiqing.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiqing was momentarily stunned, but then her heart inexplicably relaxed.

'Fortunately, I'm not being taken as a concubine... Wait! What am I thinking! Who wants to marry him!'

She felt both shy and flustered, but she secretly cheered herself on.

'I am doing this for the Family! For the Alliance between the Ye and Lu Families!'

'If I don't come, my sister will have to marry over... My sister absolutely cannot marry such a lecher!'

Ancestor Lu laughed heartily and nodded repeatedly. "Good! Good! This old man approves!"

Thus, the marriage between Ye Changge and Lu Shiqing was settled, with the wedding date set for one month later.

As for the women sent by those Qi Refining Families, they were left at Biluo Lake that very night.

This time, Ye Changge took four concubines, all with Seventh or Eighth-Grade Spiritual Roots, and they were all delicate and lovely in appearance.

He was not stingy; for everyone he took as a concubine, he gifted three first-rank peak-grade Talismans as a betrothal gift.

Those Qi Refining Old Ancestors received the Talismans, their mouths stretching into wide smiles, and they bowed repeatedly to express their gratitude, shouting in their hearts that this marriage bond was well worth it!

By this point, Ye Changge was twenty-three years old and already possessed two wives, eight concubines, and six maids.

That night, he led the four newly taken, shy and moving concubines into the bridal chamber, which was naturally another wonderful time that could not be spoken of to outsiders.

Meanwhile, at the Li Family on Longmai Mountain, Li Xuanfeng said to the two Old Ancestors sitting at the head of the table, "Old Ancestor, Second Ancestor, are we just going to let the Ye Family go like this?"

Li Yuanhao snorted coldly. "What's the rush? That old thing in the Ye Family doesn't have many years left to live. As for Ye Changge... he has always been obscure before, so his Spiritual Root must be nothing special; he just got lucky and has some talent in the Dao of Talismans."

He paused for a moment. "Foundation Establishment cannot be achieved just by drawing Talismans. When the Ye Family's Old Ancestor's Lifespan is exhausted, the Ye Family... will still be something in our Li Family's pocket."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuanfeng nodded excitedly, "Old Ancestor is wise!"

A month passed in the blink of an eye. During this month, Ye Changge worked diligently, striving to "sow seeds" in the four newly taken concubines, and his days were extremely fulfilling.

This day was the joyous occasion of heading to Qingmao Mountain to welcome the bride.

Ye Changge wore a bright red wedding robe, which set off his jade-like face and upright posture.

Under the affectionate gazes of his wives, he arrived at the mountain gate, waved his sleeve, and summoned Little Gold.

"Screech!" Little Gold let out a happy, long cry, its huge dark golden body spreading out, looking extraordinary and heroic.

Ye Changge smiled and patted its lowered head: "Let's go, Little Gold, accompany me to pick up my wife!"

Little Gold rubbed its head against him and let out another cry. "Screech! Screech!" Its eagle eyes seemed to carry a hint of expectation.

"Huh?" Ye Changge was stunned, then laughed, "You want a wife too? But Little Gold, you are a girl, you should want a husband instead."

Upon hearing this, Little Gold's amber-like large eyes rolled around, "Screech! Screech! Screech!"

Ye Changge couldn't help but laugh or cry, rubbing its feathers. "No, no, you are still young, this matter is not urgent. When you grow up a bit more, Dad will definitely find you a well-matched, imposing big male eagle!"

Little Gold lowered its head with some disappointment, emitting a wronged purring sound from its throat.

Ye Changge was also somewhat helpless about this. Is his parenting style wrong? A hawk this young already wants a husband.

After comforting it for a while, Little Gold became much happier.

Ye Changge flipped and jumped onto the eagle's back. Little Gold flapped its wings and flew high, turning into a streak of golden light, speeding towards the direction of Qingmao Mountain.

Qingmao Mountain was decorated with lanterns and colored banners today, full of joyous atmosphere. Ye Changge descended riding the divine eagle, immediately attracting the onlookers and exclamations of countless Lu Family disciples.

"Is that son-in-law Changge? Truly handsome and extraordinary!" "This mount is too imposing! A second-rank spirit bird!" "I heard the son-in-law is also a Second-Rank Talisman Master, Sister Shiqing really has good fortune..."

Listening to the whispered discussions of the women around him, Ye Changge's mouth curled up slightly, feeling secretly pleased in his heart. Subconsciously, he was about to blurt out, "If you like it, come up and touch my big eagle." But thinking about what he was here for today, he suppressed it.

Maintaining his dashing demeanor, he stepped into the inner courtyard of the Lu Family. He arrived outside Lu Shiqing's boudoir.

He saw the bride in a phoenix crown and rosy dawn cape. She was being gently supported by a woman with a temperament as gentle as water.

That woman's eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Lu Shiqing's, both being rare beauties. However, she had a bit more softness and scholarly air, like a knowledgeable and gentle big sister next door. It made people feel good about her. It made one want to press her down and ravage her properly.

Ye Changge habitually swept his gaze over her. [Ding~ Target Spiritual Root detected: Fifth-Grade!]

Fifth-Grade Spiritual Root? Ye Changge's heart jumped, and he exclaimed inwardly: There is another expert! However, he did not show it on his face; the most important thing right now was to take this bride home. As for this one, he would talk about it later.

He walked up quickly, his eyes filled with smiles, his voice gentle. "Shiqing, I have come to pick you up!"

After saying this, he gently held Lu Shiqing's soft, boneless little hands. Lu Shiqing's cheeks beneath the bridal veil were already crimson, and through the red silk, she gave a low "Mn."

Ye Changge held her steadily, and amidst the smiling gazes of the Lu Family members, he walked out of the boudoir and placed her onto his big eagle again! The giant eagle spread its wings, soared into the sky, and returned towards Biluo Lake.

During the flight, Ye Changge couldn't help but be mischievous, leaning close to Lu Shiqing's ear and whispering teasingly, "Wife Shiqing, after today, you will truly be my wife."

Lu Shiqing was so shy that her earlobes turned bright red, and through the veil, she spat lightly: "lecher! Don't talk nonsense!"

"How is this nonsense?" "Back at Baifang Tower, when you crossed your legs and let me look, you weren't this shy..."

"You! You are not allowed to mention things from that time!" Lu Shiqing was both shy and anxious. "If you talk nonsense again... if you talk nonsense again, I... I will ignore you!"

Ye Changge chuckled, wrapping his arms tighter, "Alright, alright, this husband won't say anything. By the way, Wife, was that person supporting you just now your sister?"

Lu Shiqing immediately became vigilant, and her veil even shook: "You... what do you want to do?!"

Ye Changge couldn't help but laugh or cry: "Nothing, I was just asking casually. Why are you so nervous, Wife?"

Lu Shiqing stammered for a long time before whispering: "It is... it is my sister, Lu Shiyin."

Upon hearing this, Ye Changge understood in his heart, but he deliberately teased her, "Oh? So it really was your sister... Hmm."

Before he could finish his sentence, Lu Shiqing was so anxious that her voice carried a hint of crying, and she raised her hand, ready to lift the veil. "You, you, you, you are not allowed to have designs on my sister!"

Ye Changge quickly held her hand down, hugged her tighter, and coaxed her gently: "Oh, alright, alright, Wife, don't be angry. This husband was really just asking casually. I am content with having Wife Shiqing, how could I have designs on others?"

He carefully adjusted her veil again, feeling the body of the beauty in his arms gradually relax. He smiled.

Returning to Biluo Lake, there was another lively ceremony. Night fell, the lights were lit, and it was finally time for the bridal chamber night that Ye Changge had been looking forward to most.