A faint morning glow began to break over the sky, its soft golden radiance spilling forth like flowing water from the gaps in the eastern clouds. In that very instant, the joyous sound of drums and gongs intertwined with lively cheers, echoing through the majestic palace. The entire palace resembled a resplendent treasure vault, gleaming brilliantly. The gilded ornaments and painted pillars waited in silence for this exhilarating moment.
Dressed in court robes, the ministers and royal family members, clad in finery, wore expressions brimming with indescribable joy and solemnity. Under the gaze of the crowd, Chu Yezhe walked slowly forward, draped in a shimmering, gold-embroidered dragon robe. Closely following him was Xie Qi, wearing equally magnificent attire, the gold-threaded patterns flashing with a dazzling brilliance under the sun. In that moment, their eyes met, as if conveying their profound love and promises to one another. Outside the palace gates, the common people raised their cups one after another, wishing the Emperor and the Imperial Consort happiness, fulfillment, and a lifetime together.
After the ceremony concluded, Chu Yezhe and Xie Qi walked out of the main hall together and returned to their bedchamber. Inside, the candlelight flickered like a galaxy of stars, casting a soft glow that bathed the room in a romantic and warm atmosphere. Chu Yezhe and Xie Qi sat facing each other, their gazes interlocking within the candlelight like the meeting of the brig…
Chapter 44