Time flew by and the wedding day arrived.
People from many other counties, eager to witness the grand occasion of His Majesty's wedding, flocked to the capital.
For a time, the capital was overflowing with people, all the inns were full, and many merchants made a fortune during this period.
The closer the wedding day got, the more nervous Xi Xizhi became.
Early in the morning, Xi Xizhi was pulled out of bed by a large group of old nannies and made to wash and dress.
Although An Honghan had instructed palace maids to dress her up before, this was the first time he had done it properly according to palace etiquette.
Xi Xizhi was naturally beautiful, and with a little makeup, her small face was all pink and delicate, making her incredibly charming.
Many palace maids who were used to seeing Xi Xizhi without makeup praised her natural beauty after seeing her apply rouge and powder, which added a touch of glamour.
Looking at her reflection in the bronze mirror—a reflection both strange and familiar—Xi Xizhi could only sigh at the unreality of it all…
It must be said that An Honghan exhausted the resources of the entire palace to arrange today's wedding banquet.
Not only did they nearly empty the national treasury, taking out all the treasures for an exhibition, but almost every palace maid and eunuch also changed into a festive red palace dress.
Xi Xizhi didn't know much about the rules of the coronation ceremony. She just thought that all empresses were treated the same way, letting the old nanny do whatever she was told.
The heavy hair ornaments on her head made it difficult for Xi Xizhi to even tilt her head back.
They really want to tear it down, but they're afraid of what others will say.
Lin En stayed by Xi Xizhi's side the whole time, and seeing Xi Xizhi dressed in a festive manner and looking happy, his eyes were filled with joy.
He had served His Majesty for many years, and no one knew His Majesty's cold-heartedness and aloofness better than him. Even today, Lynn still felt a sense of unreality that the ruthless emperor had actually fallen in love and taken a wife.
The sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and every corner was filled with joy.
Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, Xi Xizhi also had a faint smile on her lips.
To witness this grand occasion more clearly, Xi Zhen and Feng Zhenren used their spiritual power to fly to the roof of the highest palace. From there, they could not only take in the entire festive atmosphere of the palace, but also clearly see Xi Xizhi being greeted by palace servants from the Panlong Hall.
Xi Zhen looked at the child she had raised, strolled onto the red carriage, picked up a bottle of treasured wine beside her, and took a big gulp.
He sighed at the unpredictability of things, "I never expected this... I thought this little girl would stay by my side for life, but I never thought that in just a few months she would be kidnapped and forced into marriage."
Master Feng also sighed. In the past, he probably wouldn't have believed that one day he could watch His Majesty marry a spirit girl who was cultivating immortality and remain unmoved.
Xi Xizhi sat in the imperial carriage and was carried to the main hall where emperors of past dynasties conferred titles upon their empresses.
An Honghan was already waiting there, dressed in a red wedding robe as well. Apart from the dragon robe, An Honghan's attire was mostly in cool colors, and this was the first time Xi Xizhi had seen him in red.
It must be said that he was handsome, and no matter what he wore, he was always eye-catching. Wearing a wedding robe, he exuded a cold and aloof beauty. It is said that the more ascetic a person is, the more alluring they become. Looking at An Honghan in front of her, Xi Xizhi felt that this statement couldn't be more true.
He swallowed hard, almost losing control of his saliva.
Following the traditions passed down through generations, after Xi Xizhi and An Honghan completed the ceremony in the main hall, they boarded a carriage together and headed out of the palace gates, circling the capital once.
When His Majesty and the Empress appeared before the people at the same time, cheers rose in waves.
Many people kept trying to push forward. In their eyes, although His Majesty was aloof and far superior, His Majesty's achievements were undeniable. If it weren't for His Majesty's dedication to the government, they would not be able to live in peace and prosperity.
Therefore, even though An Honghan's reputation was terrifying, he was still loved by the people.
Fortunately, the imperial court had anticipated such a lively situation and had arranged for imperial guards to line both sides of the passageway. Thanks to their efforts in maintaining order, no mistakes were made.
An Honghan's hand slowly moved towards Xi Xizhi, grasping her hand beneath her sleeve. Everything seemed so natural, yet incredibly skillful.
The warmth emanating from the other person's hand instantly warmed Xi Xizhi's heart, and she returned the gesture by gripping the other person's hand.
Amidst the blessings of the many people, Xi Xizhi and An Honghan walked shoulder to shoulder around the vast imperial city, receiving cheers wherever they went.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Empress! May you grow old together and never be separated."
"May Your Majesty and Empress have a happy marriage and lasting happiness."
May your marriage last a hundred years! Wishing Your Majesty a lifetime of happiness!
Even though the streets were bustling and chaotic, Xi Xizhi could still discern many words of blessing from them.
On this day, Xi Xizhi and An Honghan officially became husband and wife.
After the imperial procession ended, An Honghan and Xi Xizhi walked hand in hand onto the palace walls. The two stood side by side, bathed in sunlight, receiving the blessings of millions of people in the capital.
After the vows were read aloud, An Honghan gently placed a kiss on Xi Xizhi's forehead.
At that very moment, the bell at the highest point of the city wall, which was used to mark the emperor's investiture of the empress, was also rung.
From this moment on, Fengze Kingdom has an Empress!
As if to celebrate the arrival of this moment, various musicians immediately emerged from under the palace walls and began to play.
The use of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments maximized the festive atmosphere.
After a busy day, having completed all the ceremonies for the coronation of the empress, it was already dark.
Exhausted, Xi Xizhi collapsed onto the bed as soon as she returned to Panlong Palace, refusing to move an inch.
An Honghan held a cup of wine in each hand and walked towards the dragon bed. "One last rule: drink before you sleep."
Xi Xizhi weakly lifted her eyelids, refusing to get up from the bed. In the end, An Honghan grabbed her arm and helped her sit up.
He handed the wine glass to Xi Xizhi...
The two men crossed their arms, touched heads, raised their glasses, and drank them down in one gulp.
As soon as she finished drinking, Xi Xizhi wanted to lie down and sleep. She had never been so tired since she transmigrated! It was as if she could fall asleep the moment she closed her eyes.
But An Honghan had no intention of letting her off so easily. He brought his lips close to Xi Xizhi's ear and gently bit her earlobe. "Did you forget what you were doing tonight?"
The sensation of her earlobe being covered sent a shiver down Xi Xizhi's spine.
Her mind was almost blank, and she looked up at An Honghan in a daze.
"Forgot what?" A whole day! She was tormented for a whole day!
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