The day of the Regent of Great Xia's wedding has arrived.
Since the Regent was not the Emperor of Great Xia, he could not reside permanently in the palace. Therefore, Lin Mo ordered the construction of his own residence in the capital.
With the master builder Yao Guangxiao overseeing the construction, the Regent's Palace was built to be truly magnificent.
The luxurious royal palace was the perfect venue for this highly anticipated wedding.
On the day of the formal wedding, before dawn, the people of the Regent's Palace began to get busy.
They need to set up the wedding venue, arrange the wedding seats, prepare the table and festival table, prepare the ceremonial guard book, wedding cars (decorated palanquins), and so on. All the trivial things and people need to be arranged in advance, and then check for any omissions or deficiencies.
It became increasingly lively, and it was only thanks to Lin Mo that a banquet hall was specially built on the side of the front hall that it could be accommodated.
Early that morning, just as dawn was breaking, Lin Mo was woken up, dressed in his wedding attire (a ceremonial robe), and ascended the wedding throne to receive congratulations from his subordinates.
After much fuss, the next step is the wedding procession.
Just as they were about to set off, Xu Chu rushed over, shouting, "My lord, something terrible has happened! My lord, something terrible has happened!"
"You silly goose!" Lin Mo was immediately displeased. "On my wedding day, can't you say something auspicious?"
For a moment, he regretted bringing Xu Chu to the capital.
"No, my lord," Xu Chu tried to explain, "didn't you say that you would be informed of any news about the princess immediately?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo was startled. "There's news?"
“Yes!” Xu Chu said, “Just now, the guards at the South Gate reported that they found a ‘boy’ who looks a lot like the princess leaving the capital with a group of prisoners.”
"Holy crap!" Lin Mo instantly lost his composure. "Kid? Are you kidding me? I'm looking for a princess, not some kid! And a bunch of prisoners?"
"My lord, no!" Xu Chu cried out anxiously. "Can you let me finish?"
"Let me tell you!" Tang Feng, a disciple of Xuanhua Palace, walked in. "Your Highness, it seems that the princess has shaved her head, is dressed as a man, and is with a group of prisoners who have been pardoned."
"What?" This made Lin Mo even more uneasy. "Are you sure?"
Tang Feng nodded. "Today is your wedding day, and I fear the sight of blood is unlucky, so I deliberately had the guards let them go." He said, "But Your Highness, please rest assured, those targeted by Xuanhua Palace will not escape!"
Lin Mo frowned; Xuanhua Palace was indeed very meticulous in its work.
The Lone Wolf's men are quite skilled. If we were to clash with them head-on at the south gate of the capital, it would result in bloodshed.
In the customs of Daxia, seeing blood on the wedding day is considered very unlucky.
Secondly, when experts fight, it is inevitable that civilians in the capital will be accidentally injured, and guards will also suffer losses.
Third, it is highly likely that Zhao Zhilan's identity has been exposed.
Fourth, and most importantly, Zhao Zhilan might get injured...
“You did a good job,” Lin Mo patted him on the shoulder, “but keep a close eye on things.”
The latter bowed to him and then left.
"You silly goose, speak more clearly next time!" Lin Mo couldn't help but complain.
It has to be said that this little incident greatly affected Lin Mo's mood.
Fortunately, he quickly recovered and then rode a tall horse to Sun Mian's residence to fetch his bride.
As a prominent figure in the Great Xia Dynasty and the true ruler of the Great Xia, today's wedding has attracted everyone's attention.
On such a joyous day, he had to keep smiling until his lips ached and he became numb from smiling.
After being taken home, Lin Mo felt that his "suffering" had intensified.
It turned out that all the officials and wealthy families in the capital flocked to the event, and even the princes and grandsons of the Zhao family arrived one after another.
Many important figures gathered in the front hall; anyone with a bit of status came uninvited, and the crowd grew larger and larger.
It was only thanks to Lin Mo that a banquet hall was specially built on the side of the front hall that it could be accommodated.
After another round of tedious rituals, it was time to pay respects to heaven and earth.
First bow to Heaven and Earth, second bow to the parents, third bow to the guests, and finally the husband and wife bow to each other.
Unlike ancient times on Earth, after the wedding ceremony in the Great Xia Dynasty, the bride was not immediately sent to the bridal chamber. Instead, she stayed to accompany the groom and receive blessings and gifts from the guests.
Lin Mo clapped his hands, and all the drinking and merriment came to an abrupt halt, and the gift-giving ceremony began.
The first to step forward was the chief strategist, Yao Guangxiao. His gift was quite special: a carefully wrapped, thick book.
"Your Highness, this is a comprehensive guide to the continent that I have spent a lot of time compiling. It records in detail the history, culture, customs, and even the currently known maps of all the countries on this continent."
As he spoke, Yao Guangxiao leaned close to Lin Mo's ear, "There are also the troop deployments of all nations, their troop types, their national strengths, and so on. After we unify the Great Xia, your humble servant will assist you in sweeping across all nations and achieving an eternal hegemony!"
Lin Mo was utterly shocked upon hearing this. "You wicked monk, your ambition is outrageously absurd! Are you trying to conquer the world?"
“However, I like it!” Lin Mo’s lips curled up slightly. “Well done! Guangxiao, you are my Zhang He!”
"Huh? What Zhang He?"
"Zhang Liang plus Xiao He!"
"Hahaha!" Yao Guangxiao laughed loudly, "Your Highness and Princess wish you a long and happy life together, and many children and blessings."
Upon hearing the phrase "many children, many blessings," Xu Chu couldn't sit still. He cut in line and ran forward, saying, "My lord, this is the gift I want to give you!" He then handed Lin Mo a brocade box.
"This is a magical oil from the Western Regions that I specially found for you. It is said that if you eat it, you will be guaranteed to have a son when playing cards."
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