Chapter 496 Meng Zhelan's Wedding Banquet

But at this moment, all efforts have been in vain.

Because Li Xi's willpower is as firm as a rock, she remains unmoved no matter how much external pressure she faces.

Moreover, the spiritual energy within her body was constantly surging forth.

Like an unstoppable torrent, it gradually gathered into a powerful force, forcefully pushing that evil force back into a corner step by step.

Seeing that the situation was already out of control, and if the stalemate continued, she might be willing to destroy her own soul in order to escape the predicament.

Li Xi was terrified. Her body was out of control, and she dared not delay any longer.

In a hurry, he used all his strength to forcibly and quickly detach it from her body.

In that instant, the power that had been stripped away suddenly unleashed astonishing force. It broke through two powerful suppressive forces in one fell swoop, and sped away like lightning, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Upon seeing this, Li Xi, who had just regained consciousness, became extremely anxious and quickly got up to chase after them.

However, due to the sudden separation of the ghost, the energy within her body became chaotic and her blood and qi surged.

Before she could take more than a few steps, everything went black, and the world spun around her. She fell straight backward and crashed heavily to the ground, unconscious.

"Xi Xi." Upon seeing this, Qin Xiaolin's heart tightened, and he rushed forward to hug Li Xi tightly as she fell to the ground.

He called out anxiously, "Xixi, how are you...?"

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The fifth day of the third lunar month is auspicious for betrothal, marriage, and moving into a new house. It is a lucky day and all activities are suitable.

Today is the wedding day of Prince An, Qi Yu, and Princess Changning, Meng Zhelan.

The entire capital was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, filled with a joyous atmosphere, as if shrouded in a thin mist of happiness.

Red ribbons hung high in the streets and alleys, fluttering in the wind. The deafening sound of gongs and drums resounded through the sky. The festive sound of firecrackers rose and fell in waves, like a stirring symphony resonating in people's hearts.

Even the originally ordinary air seemed to be filled with the scent of sweetness and happiness in every corner.

The Prince An's mansion was bustling with people, and guests came in an endless stream to offer their congratulations.

They were all dressed in fine clothes, smiling broadly as they entered the palace, bowing to the host and offering their sincerest blessings.

The servants in the mansion bustled about among the crowd, serving tea and water, and attentively entertaining the distinguished guests.

At this moment, Qi Yu, dressed in a bright and dazzling wedding robe, looked even more dashing and debonair.

His bright eyes and sharp eyebrows couldn't hide the joy deep in his heart.

He sat steadily on a tall and mighty white horse, holding the reins, his gaze fixed firmly on the direction of Tingfeng Courtyard as he slowly made his way forward.

The wedding procession following behind him resembled a long, winding dragon, moving grandly along the road.

It attracted passersby who stopped to watch and praised it.

Inside Tingfeng Courtyard, lanterns and decorations were already on display, creating a festive atmosphere.

The courtyard was filled with all sorts of flowers, their fragrance delightful and refreshing. Red silk curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, adding a touch of romance and warmth to this joyous occasion.

"Miss, the wedding procession has arrived at the street corner!" Lichun's voice was filled with excitement and joy.

She hurriedly went inside and reported to Meng Zhelan.

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhelan felt a pang of anxiety, followed by an indescribable surge of joy.

But upon seeing the person on the bed, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

A few days ago, Hongying and Qin Xiaolin brought back the unconscious Xiaoxi. After a check-up, they found that her internal energy was disordered, but her life was not in danger.

She has been unable to find the cause of Xiaoxi's coma for the past few days, nor has she been able to wake her up.

She lay there quietly, seemingly isolated from the world; it seemed you could grasp her, yet you couldn't quite hold onto her.

This feeling made Meng Zhelan feel anxious and uncertain.

Hongying went inside and comforted her, "Lan'er, rest assured and get married. Qin Gongzi and I will take good care of Xiaoxi here. On the way back, although she was unconscious, she was still calling your name. She had already prepared the dowry, saying she wanted to give you a big surprise."

The courtyard was filled with dowry items, totaling 188 loads. Li Xi alone prepared 68 loads for her, and they were quite valuable.

She took a deep breath and gently stroked Xiaoxi's hand, saying, "Xiaoxi, I'll be back in a couple of days. You must wake up soon."

After saying that, she got up, straightened her phoenix coronet and wedding robes, and walked lightly towards the door.

Her gorgeous wedding dress shimmered in the sunlight, highlighting her delicate features and adding to her beauty and charm.

The wedding music grew louder and louder. The groom dismounted and stepped into Tingfeng Courtyard. After passing through several checkpoints, he finally entered the courtyard of his beloved.

Li Yi took Li Xi's place and carried Meng Zhelan outside.

As he walked steadily forward, he said softly, "Sister Lan, my sister will definitely be very happy today!"

Hearing this, Meng Zhelan, who was on his back, felt very gratified: "Xiao Yi, thank you."

Upon seeing Meng Zhelan appear, Qi Yu's eyes instantly lit up.

He strode forward, his face beaming with undisguised joy and excitement.

"Lan'er, I'm here," Qi Yu said softly, as he steadily caught the person he had been longing for.

The wedding procession has set off.

The deafening sound of gongs and drums brought the festive atmosphere to its peak.

Guests arrived one after another at the Qi King's residence.

They whispered among themselves or chatted and laughed, while the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager personally oversaw the proceedings.

As Meng Zhelan's close friend, the Empress Dowager yesterday ordered the delivery of sixty-eight loads of dowry, each item imbued with her love and care for Meng Zhelan.

The sounds of gongs, drums, firecrackers, and laughter mingled together, adding to the lively and joyous atmosphere of the newlyweds' wedding.

Not long after the newlyweds returned to their residence, the Emperor and Empress arrived at the Prince Qi's residence.

After the ceremony, a celebratory banquet was held, filled with singing and dancing.

After the toast, Qi Yu said softly, "Lan'er, today is our joyous day. I have finally waited for you."

Meng Zhelan blushed and replied softly, "Me too... I only hope to spend this life with my husband."

"Wait for me, I'll be back soon." His father and the others were still there, so he had no choice but to suppress his reluctance and go to the front hall.

Inside the bridal chamber, all the other maids had been sent out by Meng Zhelan to entertain the wedding procession, leaving only her and Tian Tian.

Meng Zhelan: "Sweetie, I'm a little thirsty. Could you brew me a pot of flower tea?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Tian responded and turned to leave.

Meng Zhelan changed out of her heavy wedding dress behind the screen and felt a sense of relief.

Just as she was about to enjoy this rare moment of peace, she suddenly heard the door open. Surprised, she asked softly, "What's wrong, Sweetie?"

However, instead of Sweetie's familiar voice, she was met with a sudden numbness.

The person who came threw a handful of unknown powder on her face.

In an instant, Meng Zhelan felt everything go black before her eyes and lost consciousness.

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