Seeing her complex expression, Sun Wukong thought Gao Cuilan was unwilling.
Thinking of this, Sun Wukong immediately said, "Sister-in-law, if you are unwilling, let’s just forget about this, and that will be the end of it. I won’t put you in a difficult position."
He assumed that Gao Cuilan’s reaction meant she disagreed.
And indeed, what woman would want her man to marry another?
Moreover, once the Nishang Fairy was married into the family, she certainly wouldn’t be a concubine, but at least on equal footing with Gao Cuilan.
However, as soon as Sun Wukong finished speaking, Gao Cuilan quickly rushed over.
"No, that’s not what I meant, brother, please don’t misunderstand me," she said excitedly. "I was happy just now, finally, a sister is coming, I agree with this matter, I’m even willing to be the younger wife, please, brother, let that Nishang Fairy marry in as soon as possible."
Looking at her, there wasn’t a hint of unwillingness, clearly, she was more than willing.
Sun Wukong and Lu Dongbin looked at each other with odd expressions, wondering what on earth Marshal Tianpeng had done to this woman.
A perfectly good woman was willing to be demoted just to have her husband marry another woman.
"My lady, you are truly kind," Tianpeng said, moved.
Giving Tianpeng a glance, Gao Cuilan said, "It’s not that I am too kind, but that you are too capable. I am not ready to die so soon."
Although Gao Cuilan possessed immortality, it was because of Marshal Tianpeng’s methods.
In reality, her constitution was not much different from that of an ordinary person.
No wonder she couldn’t endure Tianpeng’s affections.
If the Nishang Fairy were to come, she would likely be able to handle Tianpeng.
Seeing that Gao Cuilan also agreed, Sun Wukong felt relieved.
Just then, Sa Shoujian arrived.
He was holding a decree, and everyone except Sun Wukong kneeled down.
This decree was naturally the one granting the marriage.
Afterward, once the proclamation was finished, Sa Shoujian left for the Moon Palace.
There were more matters he needed to attend to.
Gold Star Taibai was currently in closed-door cultivation, and Sa Shoujian had taken over his duties, handling the affairs of the Heavenly Court.
Although Tathagata was also in the Heavenly Court, he was only responsible for dealing with the Jade Emperor; he was not allowed to participate in other matters.
Tathagata didn’t mind, as he was very clear about his position.
For the Great Emperor Ziwei to appoint him as the Heavenly Court’s grand sorcerer and let him deal with the Jade Emperor showed considerable boldness.
Anyone else would definitely not use him.
After all, Tathagata’s prior relationship with the Heavenly Court could be described as utterly hostile.
Who else would have the courage to employ their own enemy?
For Ziwei to take this step was astonishing.
"Thank you for your hard work, Heavenly Master," Sun Wukong said, a rare courtesy from him.
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Sa Shoujian smiled and replied, "The Great Saint is too polite. It is an honor for me to be busy with Marshal Tianpeng’s wedding affairs. If it were not for Taibai in closed-door cultivation, this task would not have fallen to me."
Upon hearing Sa Shoujian’s words, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but smile.
He thought Sa Shoujian was clever, never competing with Venus for the role of top civil official in the Ziwei Heavenly Court, but taking care of matters when necessary and not concerning himself with seeking power otherwise.
Sa Shoujian simply did his duty without stepping over the line.
In this way, he would probably soon be recognized by the Great Emperor Ziwei.
After all, the Great Emperor Ziwei favored such dutiful people.
Moreover, Sa Shoujian had been performing very well. Even Sun Wukong could not find fault with him.
"If the Great Saint has no further matters, I shall take my leave now," Sa Shoujian said with a smile.
He naturally did not wish to delay, the quicker the task was completed, the better.
The Great Emperor Ziwei was still in the palace, waiting for his report.
Sun Wukong nodded, signaling Sa Shoujian to leave.
Marshal Tianpeng, on the other hand, was beaming.
Even now, he felt as if he were in a dream, feeling a bit unreal.
In fact, after Gao Cuilan’s body was reconstituted, he had cut off his thoughts about the Nishang Fairy and even stopped visiting her.
Although Marshal Tianpeng was somewhat lecherous, he was still very devoted.
Compared to those who pledged undying love but harbored ill intentions, he was vastly superior.
Seeing that everything was resolved and there was no need for his intervention, Sun Wukong took his leave.
"Brother, in a while, I’ll invite you for a celebratory drink," Tianpeng said.
Sun Wukong smiled faintly and said, "Of course, I await your good news."
Despite Tianpeng’s attempts to make him stay, Sun Wukong left with Lu Dongbin anyway.
They returned to Huaguo Mountain, and when faced with Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth, Sun Wukong now felt a great deal calmer.
"Great Saint, there’s something I need to talk to you about," Nu Ba approached, her voice softening.
Seeing her serious demeanor, Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised but still nodded and said, "Whatever it is, just say it. If I can do it, I definitely will."
Nu Ba looked at Sun Wukong and said, "I have been away from home for far too long, and my parents have been worrying all the time. Today, I’ve come to bid farewell to the Great Saint, for I must leave Huaguo Mountain and return to accompany my parents."
Sun Wukong paused slightly, startled by Nu Ba’s decision to leave.
This was unexpected to him.
Over the past hundred years or so, he had grown accustomed to having Nu Ba by his side.
Suddenly hearing that Nu Ba wanted to go back, a reluctance naturally arose in his heart.
However, Sun Wukong was no ordinary person, and he quickly regained his composure, smiling as he asked, "Indeed, you should go back to visit Emperor Yellow and the others. So, how long do you plan to stay, and when will you return?"