Chapter 462: On the Day of the Grand Wedding, the Empress Calls Him “Imperial Husband”!
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When the auspicious time arrived, Lin Beifan and the Empress, dressed in their finest, set off from the imperial palace.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com
Along the way, the streets were packed with commoners, and the crowds were enormous, cheering and celebrating. Your Majesty and Prime Minister, we wish you a hundred years of happiness and eternal unity!
Your Majesty, Your Highness, we wish you eternal happiness and hope you will soon bless us with royal descendants!
Your Majesty and Your Highness, the future of Great Wu depends on both of you!
Sitting in the luxurious carriage, Lin Beifan and the Empress held hands, waving to the crowds outside and receiving their blessings. Your Majesty, look, people from all over the world have come to witness your grand wedding. Youre the happiest woman in the entire world! Lin Beifan said with a smile.
The Empress couldnt hide her smile either, and she playfully glanced at Lin Beifan. Arent you?
Lin Beifan shook his head. Im not.
The Empress raised her eyebrows and stared at him. What did you just say? Say it again!
Lin Beifan shivered in fear. Your Majesty, you misunderstood me. Im not the happiest woman in the world; Im the happiest man in the world. My gender cant be wrong!
The Empresss face went from cloudy to clear, and she gave him another glare. Its already this late, and youre still being so cheeky!
Underneath her hand, she discreetly pinched the soft flesh around Lin Beifans waist.
It hurt so much that Lin Beifans face twisted in pain. The Empress, with a smug expression, said, Its your wedding day. Dont cry; smile!
Your Majesty is right; I should smile! Lin Beifan endured the pain and forced a very fake smile.
Hmph! Lets see if you dare in the future! The Empress finally released her grip. It was as if nothing had happened, and they both continued to smile and wave to the people outside.
The journey from the imperial palace to the Temple of Heaven was not far, but it took them nearly an hour to reach their destination. Following the rituals, they paid their respects to heaven and earth, and then they proceeded to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to honor the ancestors of Great Wu.
Standing in front of the late emperors memorial tablet, the Empresss eyes became slightly moist. Father, under my efforts, Great Wu has already united and expanded its territory, increasing our dominion by more than thirty percent! Within the borders of Great Wu, the people have plenty to eat and wear, living in peace and prosperity! I believe that Great Wus future will only get better and stronger!
And, Ive found my lifetime partner! His name is Lin Beifan, the Prime Minister and Supreme Commander of the military. Hes the hereditary Lord of Loyalty and Valor. We couldnt have emerged from the quagmire and achieved rejuvenation without his significant contributions!
Only Lin Beifan showed a faint smile.
The three generals cupped their fists and respectfully said, Reporting to Your Majesty and Supreme Commander, the Great Wu army has advanced southward to attack the Great Yan Kingdom. We have been conquering cities and territories along the way without any slackness. Three days ago, we successfully captured the city of Annan. Therefore, we have returned to report this good news to Your Majesty and the Supreme Commander. We wish you both a joyful wedding and eternal harmony!
The entire hall erupted into a commotion.
The land of Annan has been captured so quickly?
It took just over a month!
Expanding the territory again, Great Wu has become too powerful! Great Wu is mighty!
The Empress burst into laughter and said loudly, I really love this wedding gift! Generals, please have a seat and enjoy some fine wine! After the wedding, we will discuss merits and rewards!
Thank you, Your Majesty and Marshal! The three generals were overjoyed.
Then, the foreign envoys continued to present their gifts, their expressions even more respectful.
The Empress continued, Today, I am getting married, and its a cause for universal celebration. Therefore, I have decided to grant a general amnesty throughout the realm, and the curfew will be lifted for seven days! In addition, all those imprisoned for minor offenses of less than three years in the dungeons will be pardoned and allowed to return home.
Your Majestys wisdom! The officials echoed in unison.
The Empress went on, To our friends who have come from afar, I have prepared fine wine and delicacies to entertain you! I hope you all can enjoy the feast without restraint and return home uninebriated.
Thank you, Your Majesty! Everyone exclaimed.
Just at that moment, an elderly man with white hair entered the palace as if entering an empty space.
Standing above the palace, watching the scene before him, he sighed, It seems Ive come at the wrong time! But entrusted by others, loyal deeds must be carried out. Its just that this wedding is bound to be bloodied. Sigh!
The courts experts were greatly surprised and gathered around.
Who are you, and what are you doing here?
Her Majesty is having a wedding now; you must not be disrespectful. Come down from the palace immediately, or we will charge you with a serious offense!
Descend at once and confess, or we wont be polite!