Ying Yue makes her way to the garden; towards the pavilion. Knowing Jianyu, Ying Yue figured he'd be waiting there of all places. Off into the distance Ying Yue could see Jianyu waiting for her inside the pavilion. With his back turned to her; Ying Yue walks up behind Jianyu and covers his eyes.
"Guess who?"
Jianyu breaks into a chuckle and grabs hold of Ying Yue's right arm. Pulling her onto his lap, Jianyu sneaks in a quick kiss to her forehead.
"Who else would it be? Only you would be so daring as to touch me so casually, Ying Yue."
"What? You do it to me too!
Pinching at his cheeks, Ying Yue breaks free from his hold. Walking to the other side of the table, Ying Yue seats herself across from Jianyu and stares into his jade colored eyes.
"Jianyu."
"What is it?"
"Can you tell me what happened while I was away? Or how did you know I was gone?"
"Shen An came to inform me while I was still in the east. I realized she was telling the truth when I could no longer sense your presence anymore. You have no idea how mad I was when I thought you chose to leave me."
"What? I'd never do that!"
"I know...but I couldn't stop thinking like that. It was your letter that helped lead me to the people responsible."
"Heh, I'm glad I thought ahead."
"Ying Yue, how do you feel about us having our wedding in three days? I know it's sudden, but I think we've put it off long enough."
"Our wedding?"
Ying Yue blushes at the idea of finally becoming Jianyu's wife. Lightly nodding her head, Ying Yue agrees to Jianyu's suggestion. Jianyu breaks into a smile and grabs hold of Ying Yue and pulls her into a embrace.
"I'll never make you regret this Ying Yue."
"Heh...I know. Oh! One more thing! You are not allowed to have any concubines or other wives, you hear me?"
"Ha Ha! Don't worry, I only have my eyes on you. I promise to love and cherish you only."
As Jianyu and Ying Yue were in their own little world; unable to let go of one another, until Shen An and Li An arrived with food. Shen An acted like she had seen this scene too many times, while Li An couldn't help but blush at how open they were about their affections.
"Ahem, your majesty. Pardon us for intruding but it's well past lunch time. We've brought you your meals, please enjoy."
"Ah! Shen An!"
Ying Yue pushes Jianyu away and quickly turns her attention to the twin sisters standing in front of her.
"We will come back for the dishes later, enjoy your time."
Shen An and Li An places the plates of food onto the table before quickly bidding Ying Yue and Jianyu farewell. Ying Yue and Jianyu would go on to talking for the next two hours before Jianyu is called into another meeting. Bidding each other farewell, Jianyu walks Ying Yue back to her residence before placing a light kiss on her forehead.
"I have to make our wedding preparations. I'll see you in three days my empress."
Ying Yue watches as Jianyu walked further and further away. Wasting no time, she makes a run for it to where her mother was staying.
"Mother!"
"Ying Yue? Why are you here so late?"
"Mother! I'm getting married in three days!"
"Oh, I already knew that you silly girl."
"What? How?!"
Everything finally made sense now. Ying Yue was the only one that didn't know. Jianyu had already planned everything and knew that she would agree. Glaring back at her mother, Ying Yue, crosses her hands and questions her mother.
"Mother! You were in on it! No wonder you were so happy today! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"I didn't want to spoil the mood. Now, lets go get some rest. You came here to sleep over didnt you?"
"Yep!"
Ying Yue follows her mother into her sleeping quarters. Laying towards the wall, Ying Yue turns and stares at the ceiling as her mother knocks out cold.
Before Ying Yue knew it, the big day had arrived. Her mother; madam Bai Shun personally dressed Ying Yue up. Since she missed the opportunity to do it back in the human world, Jianyu allowed it. Rather than dressing in red, Jianyu had Ying Yue dressed in complete gold. A long beautiful golden dress with red and gold embroidery only. Along with a large golden headpiece, filled with jade and flower designs, dangled from Ying Yue's head. With red lipstick and pink blush and a flower painted onto her forehead; Ying Yue looked like a real blushing bride now. Quickly covering herself in her veil, Ying Yue hears horn blow in the distance signaling her that it was time for the ceremony. Jianyu had notified the whole dragon kingdom of their union; soon thousands of people gathered near the palace to try and get a glance of the woman who stole Jianyu's heart. Arriving in a red sedan with her maids and mother by her side, Ying Yue steps out of the sedan and walks up the stairs to where Jianyu was standing with the old priest.
Standing across from Jianyu, Ying Yue couldn't help but notice how good-looking Jianyu was today. Long red hair with a gold and jade hairpin, along with a gold and red covered outfit to match her. Ying Yue listens as the old priest motions for them to bow to one another also to their parents, and ancestors. Once they exchanged wine, the ceremony was finally over. Jianyu drinks into the night with the nobles as Ying Yue sat silently in his sleeping quarters. Ying Yue knew Jianyu was going to be coming in soon, so she had to quickly calm herself.
Ying Yue had heard stories from other women about their first experience and was terrified. She knew it was going to happen eventually if she married Jianyu, but she never thought she would be so terrified of it when the day finally came. Slightly pinching herself, Ying Yue reminds herself to be strong.
"Knock Knock."
Ying Yue hears knocks at the door and in comes a half drunk Jianyu. Although tipsy, Ying Yue knew he was still aware of where he was and what he was doing. Slowly closing the doors behind him, Jianyu walks closer and closer to Ying Yue, who was sitting on the edge of the bed. As Jianyu slowly lifts up Ying Yue's veil, he sees her flinch.
"Are you afraid of me Ying Yue?"
"No! I will never be scared of you! I'm just nervous...that's all."
"You didn't seriously think I would abstain from this did you?"
"Of course not! I would never ask you to do such a thing. I mean, you're an emperor. It's your duty to have an heir."
Jianyu chuckles at Ying Yue's remarks and removes her veil completely; showing her bright red face, Ying Yue couldn't help but use their blanket to quickly cover her face. Meanwhile, Jianyu leans in closer to Ying Yue, only to have her quickly back all the way inside the bed.
"Well, look how eager you are."
"Wait! Stop twisting my actions around Jianyu!"
Jianyu closes the bed curtains behind him and grabs hold of Ying Yue's arm and pulls her closer. Although embarrassed, Ying Yue remained still as Jianyu pulled off her clothing off little by little. Soon, Ying Yue only had her thin robe left. Jianyu pushes Ying Yue onto the bed and kisses her neck as he removes her last piece of clothing. As Jianyu laid on top of Ying Yue, she couldn't resist touching his broad shoulders and chest as well. Ying Yue pulls on Jianyu's robe and removes the only clothing left that was between them. Staring into each other's eyes, Ying Yue slowly closes her eyes as Jianyu's lips wonders elsewhere. Along with pain, Ying Yue also felt a sensation she had never felt before. Biting on the blanket, Ying Yue tries to repress her voice. Although impatient, Jianyu took his time as to not hurt Ying Yue. Jianyu closes in on Ying Yue's left ear and whispers to her.
"I love you Ying Yue."
"I....I love you too Jianyu."
A long passionate night came to an end as Ying Yue wakes up to the sounds of birds chirping outside the window. Turning to her left, she sees the naked Jianyu still asleep. Ying Yue couldn't help but blush as she remembers what had happened the night before. Realizing she was naked herself; she quickly crawls around Jianyu and retrieves her robe from the floor.
Trying her best to not wake up Jianyu, Ying Yue slowly props the door open and exits Jianyu's sleeping quarters. To her surprise, the twin sisters were waiting outside the bedroom for Ying Yue.