Chapter 38: Engagement Day

Chapter 38: Engagement Day

The first ray of sunlight broke through the clouds and shone upon the imperial capital. The usually solemn and quiet imperial road became lively as the nobles and commoners alike rushed back and forth.

It was normal for the royal princess to marry into a noble family, which only brought joy to the upper class. However, this time was different. It was the engagement between the infamous fifth young master of the Nord family, the most powerful noble family in the Golden Leaf Empire, and the beautiful Princess Ming Yue, who was favored by the emperor.

For some insightful individuals, they had long known about the conflicts between the Nord family and the royal family. Throughout the eight hundred years of Nord family history, there had never been a descendant who married someone from the royal family. It was thus such a rare event.

However, ordinary people didnt have as much knowledge about the matter. They only knew about the playboy lifestyle of the Nord familys fifth young master and his legendary survival story in the Undead Mountain Range, which had become more and more bizarre with each telling. They just wanted to see this legendary figure.

Of course, there were also those who came to witness the beauty and grace of Princess Ming Yue. Those guys who consider themselves charming and talented, but are now regretfully sighing.

According to tradition, the engagement and wedding between the royal family and the nobles had to be held at the Temple of the Goddess of Life, representing the continuation and inheritance of life.

First, Qi Bei had to personally drive the carriage to the palace to pick up the princess, and then return to the Nord family for the first ceremony, which was to familiarize the bride with her future living environment.

After this ceremony, they would proceed together to the Temple of the Goddess of Life. After praying to the Goddess for blessings, the grand engagement ceremony would then officially begin.

At this moment, Qi Bei, dressed in his formal black and white outfit, was driving a carriage with eighteen flaming horses, slowly heading towards the palace at the end of the imperial road. Behind him were the black-armored soldiers who served as the ceremonial guard.

As Qi Bei looked at the men and women of all ages pointing and talking about him on both sides, he felt very uncomfortable. This didnt feel like an engagement but more like a free tour of a rare animal.

Qi Bei waved his hand to signal the elderly Nord family member in charge of the ceremony, who approached him and asked, What can I do for you, Young Master?

Can we speed up? Qi Bei asked.

How is that possible? According to the rules, the carriage can only move twenty yards per minute, not a fraction more or less, the ceremonial official shook his head firmly. In his eyes, the thousand-year-old rules were divine and unchangeable.

Old stubborn fool! Qi Bei rolled his eyes.

Everyone, lets speed up and head towards the palace! Qi Bei stood up and shouted loudly.

Yes. Behind him, a battalion of soldiers in black armor simultaneously raised their staffs and lined up in perfect unison.

Young Master, what what are you doing? The ceremonial official tried to intercept the carriage, but he was already old and was gasping for breath. Qi Bei was afraid he might pass out.

In fact, the old man indeed felt like fainting now. How could the engagement be treated as a joke? But it was clear that this fifth young master didnt take the etiquette seriously at all.

Lets go, well talk inside, Qi Bei interrupted the official. He didnt want to listen to the old conservative mans rambling.

Young Master, its not yet the appropriate time. Young Master, Young Master Sigh, the world is in decline, and peoples hearts are not like they used to be, the ceremonial official helplessly watched as Qi Bei drove his carriage into the palace gates, shaking his head with a sigh.

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Inside the Golden Leaf Palace, Emperor Han Mo frowned as he listened to the report from the commander of the imperial army.

Hmm, I understand. You may go now, Emperor Han Mo waved his hand and dismissed the commander. Though he was not happy in his heart, he couldnt show it.

As the commander of the imperial army left, a nondescript middle-aged man walked out of a side hall.

Your Majesty, the incident at the residence of the Marquis of Lanling two nights ago has been investigated. It was caused by the Nord Familys Fifth Young Master, Qi Bei, who incited a riot when the two giant sun elephants gifted to the Marquis by the Nord Family suddenly went berserk. However, its a bit suspicious that the Marquis ordered everyone in his residence to keep quiet about it, the middle-aged man said.

Then why did the Elder Weir, who has always been at odds with the Marquis of Lanling, go to his residence? Emperor Han Mo asked.

Elder Weir went to examine the two giant sun elephants, and its likely that the Marquis suspected they were poisoned, the middle-aged man replied.

Have you found out if there was any foul play involved? Emperor Han Mo stared at the middle-aged man.

I havent found out yet, the middle-aged man lowered his head.

Emperor Han Mo slammed the table and angrily said, Go and investigate! Find out what was done to the two giant sun elephants!

The middle-aged man trembled. He repeatedly nodded and agreed before leaving the room in fear.

Emperor Han Mo paced around the hall, his eyes flashing coldly as he muttered to himself, Marquis of Lanling, Weir, dont let me find out that the necromancers case is related to you.