From summer to autumn, when the leaves of the palace fell in shades of amber, nature gradually intensified the atmosphere of autumn. The wedding date of the Crown Prince, which was of concern to the whole country, was finally approaching.
At this time, Lin Feilu heard the news that the Emperor of the Song Empire was seriously ill.
For the news of the Song Empire to already reach the ears of the Great Lin Empire, it couldn’t have happened only one or two days before. Lin Feilu guessed that this must have occurred a while back by now.
The instant Lin Feilu heard the news, she had a hunch that Pretty Boy would return to the Song Empire. According to the rules, it was necessary to send a representative from the Song Empire to undergo negotiations for the royal hostage to return. The terms would also have to be approved by Emperor Lin.
Nevertheless, even though they waited till there were only two days left before Lin Qing’s marriage, no one arrived from the Song Empire, and it seemed like Emperor Lin didn’t intend to let Song Jinglan leave either.
Lin Feilu felt that the Song Empire had long forgotten that there was a Prince of theirs still held captive here.
Now that the Emperor was in bad health, paired with the chaotic situation in the Song Empire, perhaps the internal fights between the members of the Song royal family had begun.
The Crown Prince’s wedding ceremony was very cumbersome, and every detail, both inside and outside the palace, must be carried out perfectly. With the severity and seriousness around her all the time, even Lin Feilu was starting to get nervous.
At this time, of course, there were no such things as groomsmen and bridesmaids causing trouble in the bridal chamber. The whole wedding process of ancient times was full of solemn and grave atmospheres.
Lin Feilu glanced from a distance and only felt that the bride’s Phoenix Coronation Robes looked heavy. She knew it would be tiring to wear such heavy clothes while walking up so many stairs, then kneeling three times before walking around with a dignified posture.
It was not until noon that the ceremony was over. The Crown Princess was sent to the East Palace. In the palace, there was a feast prepared for the Ministers. There were also 60 banquets prepared outside the palace to be shared with the people.
According to the Great Lin Empire’s custom, the wedding banquet would last until the end of the evening. Only then can the Crown Prince enter the East Palace to meet the bride, sit under their newly shared home and enjoy some wine together.
After hearing this, Lin Feilu had only one thought in mind, the bride is already so exhausted, but she has to starve from morning to night?
This is too depressing to know!
The palace was more lively on this day than any other state or reunion banquet as the ever-so-strict-palace became a little more cheerful than it usually was. Both royal relatives and important officials in the court were invited to attend the ceremony as they presented congratulatory gifts. Even local officials from all over the country had already delivered gifts to the capital of the Great Lin Empire to congratulate the Crown Prince on his wedding.
Lin Feilu also saw Ran Ye at the banquet. Their eyes met before Ran Ye quickly and cautiously looked away, not even daring to take a second glance her way. What occurred last time with Xi Xingjiang left him with a lot of deterrence.
Lin Feilu was full after feasting and indulging in a myriad of delicacies. Taking advantage of the break, she ran to Noble Consort Xi and asked her, “Your Highness, can I go see the Crown Princess now?”