The wedding procession was very long, especially the dowry. Nan Su gave Nan Zhiyun all the betrothal gifts given by Yu Jingchen as part of the dowry, along with almost everything from the General's Mansion.

Moreover, there were the dowries from the Empress Dowager and so many nobles, and Yu Jingchen's dowry was also included. All of these things combined would circle the capital several times over; the ten-mile-long street was ablaze with the beauty of red bridal attire, a sight to behold.

As Nan Su watched the procession gradually disappear into the distance, his heart ached more and more. At this moment, tears streamed down his face. He, the Grand Marshal of the Army, the general who protected the country, the iron man who was invulnerable to swords and spears in the eyes of the world, could no longer hold back. Nan Zhiyun was the softest spot in his heart, and now, after this parting... she would become another man's wife.

Yu Jingchen led the group all the way to the palace, distributing candy and pastries to the children along the way, filling the air with laughter and joy, a time of universal celebration.

Inside the palace

All the officials and concubines awaited the arrival of the Emperor and Empress. Yu Jingchen did not want Nan Zhiyun to suffer, so he abandoned the usual grand investiture ceremony, saving Nan Zhiyun from having to kneel and kowtow all the way.

"His Majesty and the Empress have arrived!" Xinglai called out.

Then, Yu Jingchen appeared in everyone's sight, leading Nan Zhiyun by the hand, followed by a large group of palace servants. Everyone stared at the two of them.

The ceremony was held in front of the Golden Palace. Yu Jingchen and Nan Zhiyun walked hand in hand down the long white stone steps. After they reached their designated positions, Xinglai read out the edict for the Empress's investiture ceremony, which took about half an hour.

Yu Jingchen was afraid that Nan Zhiyun was too tired, so he reached out and put his arm around her lower back, letting her lean against him.

"If you're tired, lean on something for a while. Don't push yourself too hard." Nan Zhiyun's outfit today was already quite elaborate and heavy, and Yu Jingchen was worried that she wouldn't be able to handle it.

"Hmm," Nan Zhiyun replied. She was a little tired; she had been feeling exhausted these past few days. However, perhaps it was because she was too excited, so Nan Zhiyun felt alright.

"The Empress's title and seal were bestowed, and a golden seal was granted!" It was finally over.

The palace servants brought over the Phoenix Seal and other items. Nan Zhiyun was about to kneel down, but Yu Jingchen helped her up.

“Yun’er and I are one, there’s no need for you to kneel,” Yu Jingchen said.

"Yes... thank you, Your Majesty." Nan Zhiyun did not insist on kneeling. Yu Jingchen took the item and handed it to Nan Zhiyun. Nan Zhiyun accepted it, and the next moment everyone knelt down: "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to Your Majesty! We pay our respects to Your Majesty the Empress! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress!"

At this moment, Nan Zhiyun officially became the Empress of Yuan Dynasty, becoming Emperor Tiansheng's first and only wife.

After the ceremony, Nan Zhiyun was sent to Fengyin Palace, which was the residence of the empress in all dynasties. Located in the center of the inner palace, the empress's residence was considered the central palace.

When Nan Zhiyun returned to Fengyin Palace, she was so tired she didn't want to move. So tired…

Yu Jingchen also came in. He chuckled when he saw how exhausted Nan Zhiyun looked. He walked over to Nan Zhiyun and lovingly pulled her into his arms.

"Are you tired? You're wearing heavy clothes, hurry up and take them off." Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun's clothes with concern.

Following Yu Jingchen's instructions, Qianxia and the others came up to help Nan Zhiyun remove her makeup and jewelry. After all these things were removed, Nan Zhiyun suddenly felt much more relaxed.