Oh. My. Fate?! (BL, Volume 12, Part 3)

The capital of the Dragon Realm buzzed with a joyous, almost deafening energy. Today was the day of King Qiu Ling's wedding to Jing He, the Crown Prince of the Nine Heavens, and the city square before the grand palace was a vibrant tapestry of celebration.

Jing He, still slightly overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the festivities and the constant stream of well-wishers, accepted another small, exquisitely polished gem. His cheeks flushed slightly under Qiu Ling's intense gaze, and he subtly shifted, a nervous tremor running through him.

"If you want to take a break and look at the city first, just say the word. We've been here for quite long," Qiu Ling murmured, his voice a low, comforting rumble meant only for him.

Jing He shook his head, a faint smile gracing his lips. "No, it's fine. I still have so many days to get to know the city but there is only one wedding day and everyone has gathered for the occasion. I'd rather stay here and look at the city tomorrow if that is alright with you."

Qiu Ling's smile widened, a silent testament to his pleasure. He turned back to the crowd, seemingly oblivious to the hushed tension that had begun to brew among a cluster of generals on the periphery.