Chapter 462: On the Day of the Grand Wedding, the Empress Calls Him “Imperial Husband”!


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    When the auspicious time arrived, Lin Beifan and the Empress, dressed in their finest, set off from the imperial pce.


    Along the way, the streets were packed withmoners, and the crowds were enormous, cheering and celebrating. Your Majesty and Prime Minister, we wish you a hundred years of happiness and eternal unity!


    Your Majesty, Your Highness, we wish you eternal happiness and hope you will soon bless us with royal descendants!


    Your Majesty and Your Highness, the future of Great Wu depends on both of you!


    Sitting in the luxurious carriage, Lin Beifan and the Empress held hands, waving to the crowds outside and receiving their blessings. Your Majesty, look, people from all over the world havee to witness your grand wedding. Youre the happiest woman in the entire world! Lin Beifan said with a smile.


    The Empress couldnt hide her smile either, and she yfully nced at Lin Beifan. Arent you?


    Lin Beifan shook his head. Im not.


    The Empress raised her eyebrows and stared at him. What did you just say? Say it again!


    Lin Beifan shivered in fear. Your Majesty, you misunderstood me. Im not the happiest woman in the world; Im the happiest man in the world. My gender cant be wrong!


    The Empresss face went from cloudy to clear, and she gave him another re. Its already thiste, and youre still being so cheeky!


    Underneath her hand, she discreetly pinched the soft flesh around Lin Beifans waist.


    It hurt so much that Lin Beifans face twisted in pain. The Empress, with a smug expression, said, Its your wedding day. Dont cry; smile!


    Your Majesty is right; I should smile! Lin Beifan endured the pain and forced a very fake smile.


    Hmph! Lets see if you dare in the future! The Empress finally released her grip. It was as if nothing had happened, and they both continued to smile and wave to the people outside.


    The journey from the imperial pce to the Temple of Heaven was not far, but it took them nearly an hour to reach their destination. Following the rituals, they paid their respects to heaven and earth, and then they proceeded to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to honor the ancestors of Great Wu.


    Standing in front of thete emperors memorial tablet, the Empresss eyes became slightly moist. Father, under my efforts, Great Wu has already united and expanded its territory, increasing our dominion by more than thirty percent! Within the borders of Great Wu, the people have plenty to eat and wear, living in peace and prosperity! I believe that Great Wus future will only get better and stronger!


    And, Ive found my lifetime partner! His name is Lin Beifan, the Prime Minister and Supreme Commander of the military. Hes the hereditary Lord of Loyalty and Valor. We couldnt have emerged from the quagmire and achieved rejuvenation without his significant contributions!


    Father, you can rest in peace now. Ille to visit you again another day!


    Lin Beifan held the Empresss hand and said, Lord Father-inw, I will definitely take good care of Her Majesty. Please rest assured.


    They bowed again and then left the Imperial Ancestral Temple, returning to the imperial pce.


    Next, under the witness of court officials, foreign envoys, and the entire citys poption, they performed the ceremony of exchanging vows as husband and wife.


    At this point, they could truly be considered a married couple. Your Majesty! Lin Beifan called out.


    Imperial Husband! The Empress corrected herself, her cheeks blushing as she said the new title.


    The ceremony isplete! The chief officiant announced loudly.


    The entire hall erupted in thunderous apuse and cheers.


    At this moment, civil and military officials, as well as foreign envoys, began presenting their congrattory gifts. Gao Tianyao, the Minister of Personnel, offered a white jade sculpture of a dragon and phoenix. He loudly dered, Your Majesty, Your Highness, this is a wedding gift from your humble servant. Wishing you a harmonious union and a hundred years of happiness!


    The Empress smiled and nodded, Minister Gao, your thoughtful gift is much appreciated!


    Next was Qian Yuanshen, the Minister of Revenue, who presented a pair of golden jujubes. May Your Majesty and Your Highness have many children and grandchildren!


    The Empress smiled again and epted the gift, Indeed, this gift is also epted.


    After the civil and military officials had presented their gifts, it was the turn of the foreign envoys.


    Envoy from the Mo Kingdom, we greet His Majesty of Great Wu and His Highness, the Lord of Loyalty and Valor! This is the wedding gift that our monarch has sent, a red coral sculpture. We wish His Majesty and His Highness a harmonious marriage, peace, and happiness!


    Envoy from the Great Peng Kingdom, we greet His Majesty of Great Wu and His Highness, the Lord of Loyalty and Valor! This is the wedding gift that our monarch has sent, two night-bright pearls. We wish His Majesty and His Highness good fortune and a deep and loving rtionship!


    One foreign envoy after another presented their gifts. The gifts were diverse and dazzling, overwhelming the audience with their grandeur.


    Finally, to everyones astonishment, it was revealed that there were already over a hundred envoys who hade to offer their congrattions. Even countries located far beyond Great Wus borders had sent representatives. The scene resembled the grandeur of the many nations paying homage to the court.


    Thest time such a scene had urred was over a hundred years ago during the height of Great Wus power.


    The citizens of Great Wu felt an immense sense of pride and honor in their hearts. Great Wu had truly risen once again!


    Just as this was happening, three generals arrived, dusty and disheveled. The Empress was puzzled, General Liu, General Zhao, werent you in the Great Yan Kingdom, fighting in a war? Howe youve returned?


    Only Lin Beifan showed a faint smile.


    The three generals cupped their fists and respectfully said, Reporting to Your Majesty and Supreme Commander, the Great Wu army has advanced southward to attack the Great Yan Kingdom. We have been conquering cities and territories along the way without any ckness. Three days ago, we sessfully captured the city of Annan. Therefore, we have returned to report this good news to Your Majesty and the Supreme Commander. We wish you both a joyful wedding and eternal harmony!


    The entire hall erupted into amotion.


    Thend of Annan has been captured so quickly?


    It took just over a month!


    Expanding the territory again, Great Wu has be too powerful! Great Wu is mighty!


    The Empress burst intoughter and said loudly, I really love this wedding gift! Generals, please have a seat and enjoy some fine wine! After the wedding, we will discuss merits and rewards!


    Thank you, Your Majesty and Marshal! The three generals were overjoyed.


    Then, the foreign envoys continued to present their gifts, their expressions even more respectful.


    The Empress continued, Today, I am getting married, and its a cause for universal celebration. Therefore, I have decided to grant a general amnesty throughout the realm, and the curfew will be lifted for seven days! In addition, all those imprisoned for minor offenses of less than three years in the dungeons will be pardoned and allowed to return home.


    Your Majestys wisdom! The officials echoed in unison.


    The Empress went on, To our friends who havee from afar, I have prepared fine wine and delicacies to entertain you! I hope you all can enjoy the feast without restraint and return home uninebriated.


    Thank you, Your Majesty! Everyone eximed.


    Just at that moment, an elderly man with white hair entered the pce as if entering an empty space.


    Standing above the pce, watching the scene before him, he sighed, It seems Ivee at the wrong time! But entrusted by others, loyal deeds must be carried out. Its just that this wedding is bound to be bloodied. Sigh!


    The courts experts were greatly surprised and gathered around.


    Who are you, and what are you doing here?


    Her Majesty is having a wedding now; you must not be disrespectful. Come down from the pce immediately, or we will charge you with a serious offense!


    Descend at once and confess, or we wont be polite!