Chapter 197: The Great Cool Dragon SparrowChapter 1013: No One Can Ruin My Sister's Wedding

"Jinpa, I'm not a talented person. The only thing I've done worth mentioning in my life is the Battle of Xian Chao."

Even in that battle, had it not been for my father's overt and covert assistance, and the full support of the East Palace, I wouldn't have been able to win.

Subing's gaze was introspective as she looked down at Su Jinpa, who sat with her back to Subing, applying makeup in front of the dressing mirror. In a soft voice, she said, "But today, you are getting married. Brother promises you that no one in this world can ruin my sister's wedding!"

Su Jinpa turned her head to look at Su Pingbei and said softly, "Are you in your military uniform because you're leaving"

Nodding, Su Pingbei said: "News from the Dongchang came that several places they were monitoring had shown unusual activity. A large number of strangers with unknown origins have started appearing outside the capital city. I'm going to take a team to personally guard Shenwumen next."

"When the grand ceremony begins, if anyone attacks from the outer city to the inner city, the Shenwu Gate will be a must pass. I will personally guard it here."

Su Jinpa let out a light sigh and said, "I truly don't understand you men. Why do you always have to fight for power and gain For your own selfish desires, you create so much bloodshed. Is it really worth it"

Su Pingbei said: "Women, status, mountains and rivers, power, these are all that men desire in their lifetime."

Saying that, Su Ping thought of something. He took out an earring from his bosom and said, "I got this when I was fighting in the Xian Dynasty. It's from the Xian Emperor's palace. I thought it was exquisite and you would like it."

"I was supposed to give this to you a while ago, but since I came back, I haven't even been home for a few days. But at least I managed to give you this gift on your wedding day."

"Here you go, brother. Your dowry from me."

Su Jinpa stood up and took the pair of earrings from Su Pingbei's palm. She said softly, "They're very pretty, I like them very much, thank you, brother."

"It's been a while since you called me brother."

Su Pingbei let out a hearty laugh, took a step back, bowed with both hands cupped, and lowered his head to say, "Princess Consort, this general takes his leave."

Clutching her earrings, Su Jinpa watched Su Pingbei turn and stride away, her eyes dimming.

From today onwards, the people closest to her – her elder brother and father – are no longer allowed to call her by her name. Instead, they must address her as “Empress Dowager” and refer to themselves as “Your Majesty” and “a lowly subject,” respectively.

Although blood ties remain, the distinction of high and low has been drawn.

Su Jinping disliked this.

But she knew all the more that she was powerless to change any of it.

Outside Su Jinpa's boudoir, Su Zhetin stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky.

Su Ping walked up from the north and stood beside him.

"Done" Su Zhen'ting asked blandly.

Su Pingbei hummed in response, saying, "That's all. She's fine, just a little downcast. Though she didn't say anything, I could tell she really misses seeing Father. Won't you go in"

He shook his head and said, "There are still many pressing matters to attend to. One move affects the whole body; I won't go in."

But Father, if you go now, you'll still be Father. Next time we meet...

"Next time, if I see you again, then she won't be my daughter anymore" Su Zhenting glared at Su Pingbei and scolded him.

"Dad, you know what I mean." Su Pingbei smiled bitterly.

Don't give me that, I don't want to hear it.

Su Zhen Ting waved his hand and said, "The most pressing matter at hand is to prepare for battle."

"Come on, go to Shenwumen. I'll go greet the people from the palace, and then I'll head straight to the Duwei Mansion afterwards. Today's events are likely to be more complicated than we initially anticipated."

Su Pingbei was startled and hurriedly asked, "What's happened again" Taihé Hall.Before he could even speak, the palace gate had been opened.Li Chen and Zhao Xuanji appeared with impassive faces."Go to the Qianqing Palace."This sentence was said by Zhao Xuanji.Down the...