Chapter 1278: The 42nd Rule of Raising a Loyal Dog

The assassins were Cheng Wang's last remaining force among the people.

After Jin Qing Shu confirmed safety, Jin Xuan Zhang devoted himself entirely to this matter, exterminating all the survivors imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison.

Meanwhile, Cheng Wang, locked in the darkest dungeon, had gone mad; he not only had to endure punishment, but also die in front of everyone.

This was a death sentence more desperate than public beheading.

Jin Xuan Zhang somewhat understood this cousin of his, who had valued face above all since childhood; such a death sentence was perfect for him.

On the day Cheng Wang and all his family were executed, Yajiu and Jin Chen also stood among the spectators.

When the final head hit the ground, Yajiu's tightly clenched hand suddenly relaxed, and his obsession with avenging Old Cao vanished.

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Jin Chen quietly held him for a moment, then lowered his head and said softly, "The great grudge is avenged; you should be a little happier."

"I want to go to Old Cao's house; he still has relatives there, and I need to return his token."

Yajiu looked up, obedient enough to make one's heart tremble, "Then we'll go home."

"Okay."

Jin Chen raised a gentle smile and took his hand.

——

Because Jin Chen wanted to wed on an auspicious Lantern Festival day, three days after the imperial marriage edict arrived, the whole family set out to leave the capital.

Once his health recovered, Crown Prince Jin Qing Shu saw Jin Chen off.

"Not being able to personally attend my younger cousin's wedding truly makes me feel rather regretful."

Jin Qing Shu still wore that smile, though it was now more sincere than when they first met.

Jin Chen absolutely did not want to see that fox on his wedding day.

"Do well as Crown Prince," Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, "the Eldest Imperial Prince hasn't been removed yet; your road is still long."

Jin Qing Shu chuckled, took out a wedding gift from his sleeve and handed it to Yajiu, "This gift is a token."

"If you ever need help, this token will always be valid; I unconditionally agree."

Yajiu held the token and exchanged a glance with Jin Chen.

What a strange gift.

But it's indeed useful.

Meanwhile, Jin Xuan Zhang was also saying farewell to Jin Xuan Qi; the two brothers, both over fifty, still had endless things to say, while Xu Wangyue shook her head helplessly.

"Next spring, the months of March and April in Yang Prefecture are most pleasant; Your Majesty might consider staying a while at the Yang Prefecture Traveling Palace."

Upon hearing this, Jin Xuan Zhang said, "Fine, that's settled; when the time comes, I will bring Shu with me to go there."

As Jin Chen passed by a few people: "……"

He lowered his head and whispered, "Next March, we'll go somewhere else to play."

Who wants to meet that dead fox!

Yajiu shrugged his shoulders and laughed, "I'll follow your lead."

The carriage returning to Yang Prefecture was still on the road, and the Xu Manor in Yang Prefecture, having already heard the news, began preparations in earnest.

When they returned to Wanling City, only three days remained until the Lantern Festival; although time was tight, Xu Qiongyin, who could oversee the overall situation, had already made all preparations.

Just as Jin Chen stepped out of the carriage, Xu Huaiyu leapt forward and shouted, "Cousin!! You're finally back!"

"Ouch… my heavens."

Jin Chen nearly got knocked into a concussion.

He shook his head, embraced Yajiu from behind, chin resting on her shoulder, weak, "I'm exhausted; riding the carriage is truly tiring."

Yajiu felt heartbroken, quickly turned and rubbed his brow, "Let's go rest at the Leisure Summer Pavilion."

Xu Huaiyu looked left and right, "Can't you hear me speaking?"

Jin Chen lazily lifted his gaze, then glanced at Zhou Zhihong, who was also hopping over.

"Oh, you're looking a bit more presentable."

Zhou Zhihong put his arm around Xu Huaiyu's shoulders, sincerely grateful, "If it weren't for you, I'd probably be a wandering soul for life."

"This kindness I'll never forget; from now on you are my eternal good brother."

Jin Chen waved his hand, "Your good brother now needs to go sleep."

"Right…"

He turned his head again, "That monster's surely dead, right?"

Xu Huaiyu nodded, "I've eaten the fairy herb you gave me and haven't seen that monster since; it's likely its soul has scattered."

Jin Chen stretched lazily, "That'll do."

"Let's go, Xiao Jiu, time to sleep!"

——

Lantern Festival, Wanling City was filled with joy.

It could be called the most lively and luxurious wedding in all of Yang Prefecture, also becoming the most talked-about topic among the populace.

The wedding ceremony lasted only three days, but the festivities continued throughout the period before and after the Lantern Festival.

This is something everyone could know.

On the night of the Lantern Festival bridal chamber, Jin Chen, to make the already accustomed Yajiu permanently change her address from "master" to "husband," put forth considerable bodily effort.

This is something outsiders would not know; even Yajiu, recalling it much later, would feel shy.

That night, the red candles did not enjoy the treatment of being cut together by the newlyweds; even after burning down completely, they failed to draw any notice from the swaying bed curtains.

"Mas… husband, husband…… I've already changed it!"

"No, that's too late."

Jin Chen grabbed that hand, moved in and bit the raised, straight neck, gently holding it.

"Good little nine, shout a few more times."

Yajiu was terribly embarrassed, yet so obedient that one couldn't get enough.

His trembling waist under Jin Chen's hand seemed about to melt from the heat; he obediently lifted his head, lightly brushing his lips against Jin Chen's.

"Husband… husband."

The lips that met again were full of affection, breath suddenly intertwined, hot air mingling.

……

According to rumor, on the day of the grand wedding, Jin Chen set up a long wedding banquet on the main street outside the prince's mansion; all the people of Graceful Mound could come eat, for the young Heir Apparent wished to share joy with the folk and also gather everyone's blessings.

Also rumored, the grand wedding was unlike other marriages of a husband; instead, the young Heir Apparent and his newlywed husband rode together on one horse, parading through the streets to receive the people's blessings, their affection so deep it made others envious.

Some also say that the young Heir Apparent Jin Chen's newlywed husband is no ordinary person, but the most formidable young man in all of Rising Prefecture.

Of course, this was said by the Heir Apparent himself, his heart and eyes filled with how formidable his husband is.

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