Since they were not relatives of the bride, they were not obligated to attend the wedding procession; appearing at the Chengyuan Marquis Manor was sufficient. However, the Old Madame had sent a letter a day early, expressing her anxiety about keeping the Pei Family in check and fearing some unpleasant scene might erupt. She had requested her presence to help maintain order.
Because the matter concerned Zheng Jin, Lin Jingyue began her preparations early. Once the Crown Prince awoke, they would head to the Chengyuan Marquis Manor together. County Princess Yunhua had also received an invitation; as she was to attend in place of the Empress Dowager, she arrived at the main hall of the Eastern Palace early that morning.
After the Crown Prince finished dressing and entered the main hall, he happened to overhear County Princess Yunhua pleading with the Crown Princess:
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