In ancient times, she gave birth to seven daughters and was divorced by her husband's family.

Chapter 1009 As long as she's doing well, it's worth it no matter how far away she marries

Uli was incredibly clever; he immediately understood the unspoken meaning in Bailu's words.

He straightened his back, meeting Bai Lu's all-seeing gaze, and spoke earnestly.

"My lord, you are right."

"The Great Stone Kingdom is indeed very far away."

"I cannot move the Great Stone Kingdom to the capital of Great Wu, nor can I erase the thousands of miles between the two countries."

“But I can promise you, and everyone in the Bai family, three things.”

"First, I will use all my strength to open up a safe trade route from the capital of the Great Stone Kingdom directly to Liangzhou."

This road is only open for May.

"All the post stations and troops along the way will be under the control of my trusted confidants."

"Whenever she misses home, I will personally accompany her back."

"I guarantee that it will take no more than a month to get from the capital to Liangzhou."

These words surprised even the usually composed Bai sisters.

To establish a dedicated, secure transnational trade route requires immense human, material, and financial resources.

Its difficulty is no less than that of a small-scale war...

Uri continued without pausing, "Secondly, if you marry me in May, you will be my queen, the most honored woman in the Great Stone Kingdom, and never my vassal."

"She has her own guards, her own property, and her own decision-making power."

"In the harem, her word was the only decree."

"In the imperial court, I will listen carefully to her opinions."

"She could even participate in politics."

"Anyone who dares to disrespect her is an enemy of me, and an enemy of the entire Great Stone Kingdom."

He turned his head and looked deeply at Bai Wuyue, his eyes almost overflowing with love.

"The third and most important point."

“I, Uri, will only have her as my wife in this lifetime.”

"My harem will forever be set up for her alone."

"I swear by Heaven and Earth that I have spoken today. If I break this vow, may I die from the deadly poison she herself concocted, leaving no trace of my body."

He spoke his final vow with absolute certainty.

The flower hall was eerily quiet.

Bai Wuyue, who had been standing beside Wuli, took a step forward after he finished speaking and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.

She first bowed gracefully to Bai Lu, then raised her head, her eyes clear and bright as water.

"Mother, I understand your worries."

Her voice was gentle, “But, the fledglings will eventually leave the nest.”

"My daughter wants to travel a long way on her own and see different scenery."

She reached out and gently grasped Uri's hand, their fingers intertwined.

“My daughter believes him.”

I have even greater faith in the skills you taught me.

She smiled slightly, a smile that carried a hint of cunning and confidence, "The medical and poison skills that my daughter learned from you are not meant to be used as decorations in the Great Stone Kingdom."

"Anyone who wants to bully me should first ask if these bottles and jars in my hands agree."

"I will not easily hurt people, but I will never let myself be slaughtered."

Looking at the perfect couple before her, at their tightly clasped hands and equally determined eyes, Bai Lu remained silent for a long time.

She picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

A smile slowly spread across Bai Lu's face.

"That's all."

She put down her teacup. "Since you've made up your mind and he's shown his sincerity, it would be heartless for me, as his mother, to stop you."

She looked at Uli, her tone regaining the majesty of Marquis Anguo: "Prince Uli, I have only one request."

"Please speak, my lord. I am all ears!"

Uri immediately responded respectfully.

"My daughter Bailu, whether she marries into an ordinary family or a foreign monarch, must not be treated with ostentation."

Bai Lu said calmly, "My daughter should have a grand and glorious wedding."

"I want the whole world to know that she is the apple of my eye, the apple of Marquis Anguo's eye, and no one can treat her lightly."

And so the marriage was arranged.

The next day, the news that the Marquis of Anguo's mansion was going to form a marriage alliance with the Kingdom of Dashi spread throughout the entire capital.

What was even more shocking than this news was the dowry list subsequently released by the Marquis of Anguo's mansion.

There were no other miscellaneous items.

Two-thirds of the Anguo Marquis's trade routes, shops, and connections in the Western Regions, except for military equipment and medicinal herb supply lines, were transferred to Bai Wuyue's name as her private property.

No one knew better than him how big the Bai family's business was in the Western Regions.

It was a desert road flowing with gold.

Bai Lu actually gave two-thirds of this to one of her daughters as a dowry?

What a masterpiece!

What a magnificent spirit!

The Bai sisters were stunned by their mother's decision.

"Oh my God!"

Bai Siyue held the copy of the dowry list, her hands trembling. "Mother... did she give half of the Western Regions as part of my fifth sister's dowry?"

"This is no longer a dowry; it's sending Fifth Sister an army that could buy an entire country!"

Bai Sanyue frantically manipulated the abacus, muttering to herself, "...This account is impossible to calculate."

"All I can say is that in the future, Fifth Sister will be able to live a more comfortable life than the King in the Great Stone Kingdom, just by the interest she receives every day."

"Mother is standing up for Fifth Sister."

The usually gentle Bai Eryue saw things more clearly than anyone else at this moment: "With this family business, Fifth Sister will no longer be a foreign princess in Da Shi Kingdom who needs to rely on her husband, but a god of wealth who can influence the economic lifeline of Da Shi Kingdom."

"Anyone who wants to touch her should first consider whether they can afford the consequences."

The purpose of White Dew is quite obvious.

She declared to everyone in the most direct and domineering way: It is your honor to marry my daughter.

She wasn't trying to climb the social ladder; she was trying to support him.

She left with enough wealth to overthrow a nation; anyone who dared to mistreat her would be going against countless riches.

Wedding preparations are proceeding on an unprecedented scale and at an unprecedented speed.

Bai Lu is going to hold two weddings for her daughter.

It was a grand event in Dawu, for her family to see, and for all the subjects of Dawu to see.

The other event will be held in the Kingdom of Da Shi, for the groom's family and for the people of Da Shi.

Da Wu's wedding was set for a month later.

On that day, the capital city was deserted as everyone flocked to the streets.

The wedding procession started from the Marquis of Anguo's residence, with red bridal makeup stretching for a full ten miles.

The procession carrying the dowry walked from dawn till noon, and there was still no end in sight.

Each dowry item was covered with red silk, yet it still couldn't conceal the precious light shining through the gaps.

In Bai Wuyue's boudoir, Bai Lu personally combed her hair.

"One comb to the end, two combs and white hair to the eyebrows, three combs and children and grandchildren all over the ground..."

Bai Lu's voice was soft, and her movements were gentle.

She looked at the face in the bronze mirror, a face so beautiful it seemed otherworldly, her eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance.

"May,"

She placed the heavy phoenix crown on her daughter's head and whispered, "After you marry into the family, you must learn to stand on your own two feet."

"Husbands and wives can love each other, but they cannot depend on each other."

"Your wealth is your confidence, and your medical and poison expertise is your weapon."

"Don't hurt others lightly, but if anyone dares to hurt you, show no mercy."

"Remember, you are first and foremost Bailu's daughter, and only then the Queen of the Great Stone Kingdom."

"Even if the sky falls, your family will hold it up for you."

"Mother......"

Bai Wuyue's eyes reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Don't cry."

Bai Lu gently wiped away the tears that were about to fall with her fingertips. "Today is your big day. You won't look good if your makeup is ruined."

Outside the door, the sisters squeezed in, each with red eyes.

Bai Liuyue handed her a huge sachet: "Fifth Sister, this is for you!"

"It's filled with all kinds of dried meat and snacks. Take it out and eat it when you miss home! Don't let yourself go hungry!"

Bai Siyue handed her a small booklet: "This is a list of key figures on the Western Regions trade routes and some business tips that I've compiled for you. You can flip through it when you're bored, so you don't get ripped off."

Bai Sanyue then handed her a uniquely shaped key: "This is a secret vault I opened for you in the largest bank in the Western Regions. The contents inside are enough for you to handle any emergency."

......

The auspicious hour has arrived, and Uli, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, rides a tall horse to fetch the bride.

He looked at the bride, who was wearing a red veil, as she walked out of the door, his eyes filled with tenderness and deep affection.

Amidst everyone's blessings, Bai Wuyue boarded the bridal sedan chair bound for the imperial palace.

That wedding became a legend that the people of Beijing talked about for decades to come...

After Da Wu's wedding, and after a short rest, an enormous procession set off in a grand procession toward the Great Stone Kingdom.

Throughout the journey, Wuli took meticulous care of Bai Wuyue.

He was worried that she wouldn't be used to the food on the grasslands, so he specially brought Da Wu's cook with him.

Fearing she would find the journey bumpy, he ordered that the entire carriage be covered with the softest fur.

When the group entered the territory of the Great Stone Kingdom, they were greeted by a completely different scene.

There was no grand wedding procession, but there was a clear blue sky and boundless grasslands.

There was no music playing, but there was the romantic, high-pitched, and melodious singing of the stone people.

The roadsides were lined with citizens of the Great Stone Kingdom who had come to see the new queen.

They stared curiously at the extremely luxurious carriage, and the moment Bai Wuyue stepped down from the carriage with Wuli's help, all the noise disappeared.

The wind blew up the strands of hair at her temples, revealing a face so beautiful it could eclipse the sun and moon.

The people were stunned; they had never seen such a beautiful woman before, as if she were a fairy descended from heaven.

After a brief silence, a deafening cheer erupted from the crowd.

"queen!"

"Our queen is so beautiful!"

In the Kingdom of Da Shi, weddings are held at the foot of the sacred mountain, where vows are exchanged before heaven and earth.

Uri's father, the old king of the Great Stone Kingdom, personally placed the golden crown, symbolizing the queen's power, on Bai Wuyue's head.

That night, inside the royal tent, red candles burned brightly.

Uri removed Bai Wuyue's elaborate dress and embraced her.

"May, from today onwards, you are the only mistress of this place."

He took her hand and led her outside the tent.

Outside, there was a bonfire party, with countless people singing and dancing.

In the night sky, the Milky Way shines brightly, seemingly within reach.

"look,"

Uri pointed to the starry sky, his voice filled with satisfaction and pride, "This is our country, our home."

"From now on, we will protect it together."

Bai Wuyue leaned on his shoulder, looking at the magnificent scenery that was so different from Da Wu, her heart filled with anticipation for the future.

The road ahead may still be long.

But with this man by her side, she was no longer afraid.

From now on, her home will not only be in the distant Dawu.

And also under this vast starry sky.

As autumn fades into winter, the first snow of the season quietly falls in Beijing.

She got married in May, and it has been half a year since then.

Inside the Marquis of Anguo's residence, in a warm room, a charcoal fire was burning brightly.

A round table was laden with a dazzling array of dishes.

The rich aroma of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall intertwines with the smoky fragrance of roasted lamb leg, accompanied by several delicate Jiangnan side dishes.

Bai Siyue, Bai Liuyue, and Bai Qiyue, three unmarried sisters, sat together, but the atmosphere was not as lively as usual.

"Hey......"

Bai Liuyue picked up a piece of tender Dongpo pork, stuffed it into her mouth, and sighed indistinctly, "If only Fifth Sister were here, she would love this dish the most."

She said the meat was fatty but not greasy, and melted in her mouth.

One sentence instantly stirred up everyone's longing.

Bai Siyue was holding the account book, flipping through it absentmindedly.

Hearing this, she put down her work, rested her chin on her hand, and looked out the window at the falling snowflakes.

"It's not just this dish."

“The other day, a new set of accounts was sent from the Western Regions. I looked at it for a long time and it gave me a headache.”

“In the past, my fifth sister would always be with me during times like this… Although she didn’t understand arithmetic, she would quietly grind ink and read books beside me, which made me feel at ease.”

Now......"

She pursed her lips, concealing a hint of loneliness in her eyes, "Now I'm all alone facing this pile of numbers, and I feel like my brain is about to explode."

“I received a letter from my fifth sister a few days ago.”

Bai Qiyue took a letter out of her sleeve.

The edges of the letter were curled up, indicating that it had been read many times.

"What did she say? What did she say?"

Bai Siyue and Bai Liuyue immediately came over and asked in unison.

She said that winter comes particularly early in Dashi Kingdom, and the snow is particularly heavy.

"She said the sky there was exceptionally blue, and the stars were exceptionally bright, so bright that it felt like you could reach out and pluck them from the sky."

Bai Qiyue's voice was soft, as if describing a distant dream, "She said, Prince Uli..."

"No, now he should be called the King of the Great Stone Kingdom."

She said the king treated her very well; fearing she was cold, he ordered a cloak to be made for her from the thickest white bear skin, and the entire palace's heating system was blazing hot, sometimes making her crave ice cream.

The letter also said that she is no longer afraid of meeting people.

Although the people of the Great Stone Kingdom were amazed by her beauty, they felt even greater awe.

"They called her a fairy who could use poison, and sometimes she would go to treat people in the palace when they fell ill."

"She is now the most respected queen of the Great Stone Kingdom."

Listening to July's account, April and June both wore genuine smiles.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Bai Siyue murmured, "As long as she's doing well, it's worth it no matter how far away she marries."