The day after the wedding at the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion, another family was getting married. Fang Ruotang also received a wedding invitation, but she was worried because she was about to become husband and wife with the Crown Prince the next day.

Fang Ruotang did not go out. Instead, she took advantage of the warm midday temperature to have her maidservant help her with her grooming and washing, giving her a full-body pampering treatment.

My already porcelain-white skin became even better after a day of meticulous skincare. Both the texture of my skin and the feel of it to the touch were on a whole new level.

[What a lucky prince! He gets to hug a beauty like me tomorrow.]

Fang Ruotang admired herself in the mirror, her heart bubbling with joy, and teased the little mirror.

Even happier than her was Little Mirror, who felt she had fulfilled her mission and completed the task assigned by the Lord. She really wanted to set off a sky full of fireworks to celebrate.

The little mirror locked onto the other four masters who were not in the capital, confirming that they would not be able to return by tomorrow night. When it echoed Fang Ruotang's words, it was filled with excitement.

[That's right, I hope the Crown Prince will perform well and not disappoint.]

Fang Ruotang tapped her chin with her finger, suddenly feeling a little shy, and made a hesitant suggestion.

【How about we take another look at the information?】

Little Mirror: ...

[Sir, have you noticed that your color has changed?]

【What?! Nonsense! I was just curious and eager to explore the unknown. How could you misunderstand me like that? Aren't we best friends?】

Yes, yes, you're right!

Xiao Jingzi, being a doting mother, immediately picked out a few highly-rated anime series for Fang Ruotang to watch.

A conversation between one person and one camera quickly appeared on the prince's desk.

It was both infuriating and amusing, but in the end, he only murmured Fang Ruotang's name affectionately, without revealing any other thoughts.

The next day was the Little New Year.

Unbeknownst to Fang Ruotang, the Crown Prince, just in case, assigned Ye Wuxia to disaster relief. Perhaps even Heaven wanted to grant the Crown Prince's wish, as a blizzard raged all night, and some houses collapsed under the weight of the snow.

Although the Crown Prince had taken precautions, such a sudden blizzard was beyond human control, and the only thing that could be done was to carry out rescue efforts as quickly as possible.

Ye Wuxia didn't think much of it. Although the Crown Prince had some selfish motives, he was right about one thing: in such a critical matter of saving the people, the six of them were indeed able to solve the problem faster, more perfectly, and at a lower cost than others.

Around noon, the Crown Prince, timing it perfectly with Fang Ruotang's wake-up time, came to pick him up personally.

Fang Ruotang glanced at the Crown Prince, then glanced at him again, and leaned closer with a smile, saying teasingly, "Admit it! You're looking forward to tonight too, aren't you!"

The prince's icy expression softened, and his eyes and brows were filled with smiles.

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Heh! I knew it, after all, you've been doing this from beginning to end..."

The young girl, who values ​​appearance, did not miss the Crown Prince's subtle touches in his attire today. Coupled with her own meticulous grooming yesterday, it was immediately clear that the Crown Prince and she were the same person.

I hope you will be satisfied.

The Crown Prince's frank attitude has already acknowledged Fang Ruotang's suspicions.

Fang Ruotang felt instantly relieved. After all, she had been rejected by the Crown Prince so many times. No matter how nicely the Crown Prince said it, she was still somewhat unhappy. She was a young lady who had taken the initiative. Didn't she have any pride?

The two arrived at the East Palace.

Fang Ruotang looked at the wedding hall, which was decorated with red silk, and glanced at it with some surprise.

What's going on here?

"I'd like to have a small wedding with you, just the two of us, is that okay?"

For the first time, the Crown Prince's cold and hard face showed a lack of confidence, which stunned Fang Ruotang, who did not answer immediately.

"I guarantee no one in the palace will dare to say a word, and this matter won't get out, okay?"

The Crown Prince gently took Fang Ruotang's hand and squeezed it.

Fang Ruotang came to her senses and met the unease in the Crown Prince's eyes, and suddenly felt a little relieved.

"good!"

[I'm such a scoundrel! How could I let such a trembling expression appear on the face of such a noble Crown Prince? He should be a master strategist, always in control and on high.]

Why are you telling me all this? Go tell the Crown Prince! If he knew you thought this way, wouldn't he be completely infatuated with you?

The crown prince clutched his chest, the deafening pounding of his heart filling his ears. Though he rarely smiled, he slowly raised the corners of his mouth, giving a somewhat foolish grin.

"Let's go! Let's go change into our wedding attire."

The Crown Prince led Fang Ruotang into the inner palace, not needing her to say what was on her mind. Some things are better left unsaid, for they are better left unsaid for a long time.

The Crown Prince dismissed the palace servants and led Fang Ruotang to look at the wedding dress, asking expectantly, "Do you like it?"

"I like it!" Fang Ruotang answered honestly.

A look of satisfaction crossed the Crown Prince's face. It was worth the time he had secretly gathered a large number of embroiderers and worked day and night to sew the wedding dress.

"Let me help you change."

Fang Ruotang took a step back and politely declined the Crown Prince's offer.

"No need, I can do it myself."

Without giving the crown prince another chance to speak, she said jokingly, "If you change my clothes, are you sure we'll still have a chance to go out and have the wedding ceremony?"

The crown prince frowned slightly, but quickly gave in.

"Alright, I'll have the palace maids come and help you change your clothes and put on makeup."

"Okay! You go change too!"

Fang Ruotang reached out and hugged the wedding dress to her chest.

She didn't care whether they could have a wedding ceremony, but the Crown Prince clearly cared a lot. Since that was the case, Fang Ruotang wanted to accompany him to fulfill this wish, so that the two of them wouldn't end up having sex in the room and accidentally getting carried away, which would prevent them from completing the ceremony.

At the Crown Prince's command, the palace servants, who were already prepared, filed in.

Each of them was dressed in brand-new palace attire, with delicate features and sweet smiles.

"Greetings, Grand Preceptor; greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The Crown Prince gestured for him to rise and instructed, "Take good care of the Imperial Preceptor."

Fang Ruotang had visited the East Palace before, and had even stayed overnight there. Everyone in the palace knew that the Grand Preceptor was the Crown Prince's darling. Even without the Crown Prince's protection, the Grand Preceptor alone would have made everyone willing to do anything for him. Therefore, the Crown Prince did not give much advice this time.

Knowing that it takes time for a woman to do her hair and makeup, the prince did not want to delay, as he wanted to allow more time so as not to miss the auspicious time calculated by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory.

He didn't know if he would ever have the chance to hold a grand wedding with Fang Ruotang, so he took this small wedding, which was just for the two of them, very seriously and arranged everything as a formal wedding.

After the Crown Prince changed into his wedding attire, he summoned his trusted confidants to inquire whether there was any new information from the other five. Upon receiving a satisfactory reply, he then summoned the palace servants to inquire about the wedding process, ensuring that there would be no mishaps in the palace. Less than an hour had passed when he arrived at Fang Ruotang's room, where she was still getting ready.

The crown prince stood at the door, like a tall and straight pine tree, gazing tenderly and affectionately at the person inside.

Fang Ruotang sat in front of the dressing table, from which she could see the Crown Prince. Seeing him like a lone wolf in the snow, tightly guarding his only beloved, she couldn't help but give him a sweet smile.