Dong, dong, dong...
Clear, resonant bells rang out from the imperial city.
After three tolls, fireworks burst across the sky above the imperial city in a spectacular display.
Many people in the city looked bewildered.
"What day is it today? Why did the bells suddenly ring?"
Some merchants who seemed to know something spoke in low voices.
"Apparently, Princess Lingyu is getting married today. I thought it was just a rumor, but it actually turned out to be true. No wonder the authorities suddenly announced three years of reduced taxes..."
"Princess Lingyu? The princess ranked among the top three on Southern Qi's Thousand Beauties List..."
"Obviously. Who else could it be?"
People kept talking in the streets.
Inside the imperial palace.
The wedding feast had already been laid out. Lin Sheng and Ling Yu stood side by side, respectfully bowed to Emperor Jing, Lin Hong, and Xie Guilan, then performed the wedding rites.
Since arrangements had been made in advance, few people attended the feast.
After the feast, Lin Sheng and Ling Yu returned to the Princess's Residence.
Inside the residence's courtyard.
Wedding gifts had long since filled the place. Every one was a rare treasure, and calling them worth a fortune would be no exaggeration.
Unfortunately, few of them were useful to Lin Sheng.
"It's finally over. I never imagined a wedding would be so much trouble. Good thing we came back early."
Princess Lingyu sat nearby. She had already taken off her vermilion wedding dress and changed into her usual training clothes.
Although she was a woman, she had little interest in etiquette or ceremonial grandeur. Instead, she found it all tedious, so after going through the formalities, she returned to the residence with Lin Sheng.
Lin Sheng was naturally happy to oblige. To him, the wedding was