Balala the Magic Fairy

On that day, Mo Changshi Li Dongxu went to Yan Lili's bedroom to sit for a while. This was a normal thing, but due to a moment of carelessness, the two of them were seen behaving intimately.

Rumors in the palace are prone to cause trouble. Once this matter spread, it spread quickly in the harem like wildfire.

"Mrs. Lihua, the moonlight is beautiful tonight, why don't we enjoy it together?" Lee Dong Wook suggested softly, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his voice.

Yan Lili nodded slightly, "Master Mo, tonight is indeed a beautiful night, but the palace rules cannot be abolished, and you and I should respect ourselves."

When Li Dongxu heard this, his heart tightened. He knew that Yan Lili had always strictly abided by the palace rules, and his actions might have been a little too much.

"Madam, you are right. It was Lee who lost his temper." There was a hint of apology in Lee Dong Wook's voice, and he stood up and was about to leave.

Seeing this, Yan Lili's heart softened. She said softly, "Minister Mo, you and I are in the same palace, so we should support each other. What happened tonight should be regarded as a misunderstanding. Don't take it to heart."

Li Dongxu was grateful in his heart. He knew Yan Lili was trying to excuse himself, so he bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Madam, for your magnanimity. I will remember it in my heart."

The conversation between the two was well-intentioned, but it was overheard by a palace maid passing by the window.

The palace maid was shocked and confused. Although she didn't know the details, she thought the two were having an affair because they were behaving so intimately, so she told the other palace maids about it.

People in the palace loved this kind of gossip the most. Within half a day, the matter had become a hot topic.

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When Ruyi heard about this, she was not angry. Instead, she felt that Yan Lili had been alone in her room for many years and was lonely, so she thought of finding a marriage for her.

He knew very well that matters in the harem were complicated and ever-changing. If he could find a good husband for Madam Lihua, it might bring her some comfort.

"Madam Lihua, you have sacrificed a lot for me and the Shang Kingdom over the years." Ruyi said softly after dinner, "I want to find a marriage for you. What do you think?"

Yan Lili was shocked when she heard this, and she quickly stood up, looking embarrassed: "Saint Emperor, I am of humble status and dare not have such unreasonable thoughts. Besides, I have become accustomed to the life in the palace and do not want to cause any more trouble."

Ruyi waved her hand, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite: "Madam Lihua, you don't have to be so polite. I know what you mean, but you should also think about your future. I will choose a gentleman with good character and both moral integrity and talent for you, so that you will no longer be lonely."

Seeing Ruyi's insistence, Yan Lili stopped refutation and just bowed her head and said softly, "Everything is up to the Holy Emperor."

Seeing that she no longer refused, Ruyi felt a little relieved.

He knew very well that this matter could not be rushed and needed to be planned slowly in order to find a good home for Madam Lihua.

/

The news spread very quickly in the harem. In just half a day, everyone knew about Yan Lili's choice of a husband.

The ministers had different thoughts, some of them were truly in love with Yan Lili, while others wanted to curry favor with the powerful. They all tried to get close to Yan Lili, hoping to win her favor.

On this day, Yan Lili was admiring the flowers in the imperial garden when a minister came over gracefully with a folding fan in his hand. His name was Nangong Wentian, and he was famous for his literary talent.

"Madam Lihua, the peonies in the garden are blooming beautifully today. I wonder if I would be lucky enough to appreciate them with you?" Nangong Wentian said with a smile and a gentle tone.

Yan Lili turned around and saw that it was Nangong Wentian. She nodded slightly and returned the greeting: "Minister Nangong, you are too kind. In this harem, there are so many flowers blooming, all of which are the grace of the Holy Emperor. If Minister Nangong is interested, Lili will accompany you."

The two of them strolled together among the flowers. Nangong Wentian quoted from classics from time to time, praising the elegance of the peony and the grace of Yan Lili, and his words were full of praise.

After hearing this, Yan Lili just smiled faintly. She was clear-minded and understood Nangong Wentian's intention, but she had made up her mind and would not be easily moved.

Soon, another minister came. His name was Jiang Shen and he was famous for his martial arts skills.

Jiang Shen held a long sword and looked heroic. He walked up to Yan Lili, knelt on one knee, and looked determined.

"Madam Lihua, although Jiang Shen is just a warrior, he is aware of your reputation. Today I have come to ask for your advice. Would you be willing to give me some pointers?" Jiang Shen's voice was sincere, and his eyes were fixed on Yan Lili, as if he wanted to see through her heart.

Seeing this, Yan Lili said softly, "Minister Jiang, you are too serious. I am just a woman, how dare I give you advice. But if Minister Jiang is willing, Lili is willing to learn from you."

When Jiang Shen heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. He knew that Yan Lili was giving him a chance, so he quickly stood up and walked towards the martial arts training ground with Yan Lili.

In the martial arts training ground, Jiang Shen danced with his sword, the sword light was like water, and the momentum was like a rainbow.

Yan Lili stood aside, her eyes sharp, nodding in praise from time to time.

However, Yan Lili knew clearly in her heart that her identity was special and any closeness with the minister might cause controversy, so she always kept a certain distance to prevent anyone from having too many fantasies.

When Ruyi learned about this in the palace, she was also worried.

He knew Yan Lili's character and understood her difficulties, so he decided to personally select a gentleman who was truly worthy of Yan Lili.

Ruyi carefully screened the court and finally chose a young civil official.

His name is Jiang Cheng, a distant relative of Wei Wuxian, one of the Eight Immortals, and known for his talent and good character.

Ruyi believes that Jiang Cheng will definitely bring happiness to Yan Lili.

One day, Ruyi summoned Jiang Cheng and told him her thoughts.

"My dear Jiang, I see that you are extremely talented and have good character. You are truly a dragon among men. I want to betroth Madam Lihua to you. What do you think?" There was a hint of expectation in Ruyi's voice.

Jiang Cheng was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect Ruyi to give him such an important task, but he also knew it was a great honor, so he knelt down and replied respectfully: "I am grateful for the kindness of the Holy Emperor. If I can marry Madam Lihua, I will do my best and live up to the trust of the Holy Emperor."

Ruyi was overjoyed to see Jiang Cheng agreed. She believed in Jiang Cheng's character and also believed that he could bring happiness to Yan Lili.

Afterwards, Ruyi told Yan Lili about this matter.

When Yan Lili heard that Ruyi had chosen Jiang Cheng for her, she was filled with emotion.

She knew that Ruyi was doing this for her own good, so she didn't say much, but just said softly: "Everything is up to the Holy Emperor."

Seeing that Yan Lili had no objection, Ruyi began to prepare for the wedding, hoping to give Yan Lili an unforgettable wedding.

However, there are still some ministers in the harem who refuse to give up and still try to get close to Yan Lili, hoping to change her mind.

On this day, Yan Lili was reading alone in the study when a minister came in quietly. His name was Ximen Xiao, and he was famous for his superb piano skills.

"Madam Lihua, I heard that you like the sound of the piano, so Wenbin came here to play a piece of music for you to relieve your worries." Ximen Xiao's voice was soft, and there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Yan Lili looked up and saw that it was Ximen Xiao, so she smiled and said, "Minister Ximen is thoughtful, Lili is very grateful. But the rules of the palace cannot be abolished. Lili appreciates Minister Ximen's kindness."

Ximen Xiao felt a little disappointed when he saw Yan Lili declined, but he also knew Yan Lili's character, so he stopped forcing her and just said softly, "Madam, you are right. It was Wenbin who was abrupt. If Madam needs anything, Wenbin will do his best."

Yan Lili nodded. She knew Ximen Xiao meant well, so she said gently, "Thank you, Minister Ximen. Lili will remember it in her heart."

When Ximen Xiao heard Yan Lili say this, he said no more, just bowed deeply, and then left the study.

Yan Lili looked at Ximen Xiao's departing back, feeling somewhat emotional.

/

The next day, the Shang King's palace was decorated with lights and full of joy.

The marriage of Yan Lili and Jiang Cheng was personally granted by the Holy Emperor Yihui, so it was doubly grand.

Everyone in the palace was busy preparing for this grand wedding.

Yan Lili was wearing a bright red wedding dress and a phoenix crown on her head, sitting in front of a bronze mirror.

Her face looked even more beautiful against the backdrop of red makeup, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

She knew that from today onwards, she would marry Jiang Cheng, but deep in her heart, she could not get rid of that figure from the past.

"Madam, the auspicious time is approaching, it's time to set off." The palace maid reminded softly, bringing Yan Lili's thoughts back to reality.

Yan Lili nodded slightly and took a deep breath. She knew she had to let go of the past and embrace a new life.

She slowly stood up and, supported by the palace maid, walked out of the bedroom.

However, at this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the palace.

A guard came hurriedly to report: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, someone has forced his way into the palace, claiming to be your husband, and is here to snatch your bride away!"

Ruyi's face darkened. She didn't expect that someone would come to cause trouble on such a happy day.

He said in a deep voice: "Who is so bold as to come to the palace to snatch the bride?"

"Reporting to the Holy Emperor, it is... it is Nezha the Third Prince!" The guard's voice trembled slightly.

When Yan Lili heard this, her heart was shocked. She didn't expect Nezha to appear at this time.

A complex emotion surged in her heart, including surprise and a hint of indescribable anticipation.

Seeing Yan Lili's strange expression, Ruyi said softly, "Madam Lihua, please wait in the palace for a while. I will be back soon."

Yan Lili nodded, but her heart was in turmoil. She didn't know what Nezha was trying to do by coming here.

When Ruyi walked out of the palace, she saw Nezha wearing silver armor and holding a flaming spear, standing outside the palace, looking very imposing.

"Nezha, what do you mean?" There was a hint of displeasure in Ruyi's voice.

Seeing Ruyi coming, Nezha bowed and said, "Holy Emperor Yihui, Nezha came here today just to bring back Lihua. She is my wife, and I can't let her marry someone else."

Ruyi raised her eyebrows. She didn't expect Nezha to be so straightforward.

He said in a deep voice: "Nezha, the marriage between Madam Lihua and Jiang Cheng was granted by me personally. If you come to snatch the bride at this time, you will be against me."

Nezha snorted coldly, his eyes were firm: "Emperor Yihui, the relationship between Lihua and I cannot be severed by a marriage certificate. Today, I must take her away."

Seeing Nezha was so determined, Ruyi knew that the matter would not be resolved peacefully.

He said in a deep voice: "Nezha, if you really care about Madam Lihua, you shouldn't come to cause trouble on this happy day. If you insist on doing this, don't blame me for not remembering our old friendship."

Nezha was unmoved when he heard this. He said in a clear voice: "Emperor Yihui, Nezha has come here today and has made all preparations. Lihua, if you are willing to come with me, I will take you away from this palace, and from now on, we will be able to travel freely in the vast sea and sky."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Ruyi's face turned pale. She didn't expect Nezha to dare to provoke her in public.

He was about to explode when he heard Yan Lili's voice behind him.

"Nezha, why are you doing this?" Yan Lili's voice trembled a little, and tears flashed in her eyes.

Nezha was delighted when he saw Yan Lili appear.

He took a step forward, stretched out his hand and said, "Lihua, you and I once made a vow to each other, have you forgotten? Today, I want to go to the ends of the earth with you, are you willing?"

Yan Lili looked at Nezha, her heart full of struggle.

She knew that Nezha's appearance would bring her endless troubles, but...