The marriage alliance between the two nations, delayed for nine years, was finally going to be held once again.
Under Bai Zongyi's thunderous measures and with the full support of the Bai Family Patriarch, the Bai Family's momentum toward completing its marriage alliance with the Nansu Kingdom this time was unstoppable. There were still several days until the wedding, yet Jianshui City had already taken on the thick atmosphere of an approaching celebration. It was far livelier than it had been nine years ago.
Everywhere was festooned with lanterns and colored decorations, brimming with joy. Quite a few people from the Nansu Kingdom had traveled thousands of miles to Jianshui City just to join in the excitement.
A new day arrived. Though the sun had yet to rise, Jianshui City was already beginning to awaken. Along the city's main road, a long convoy laden with goods and personnel entered through Jianshui City's western gate, hurrying east toward the heart of the city.
The convoy stretched beyond sight, while its luxurious carriages and horses drew envious eyes.
Pedestrians on both sides of the road stopped to watch, clicking their tongues in wonder.
"That must be the Song Kingdom's delegation come to congratulate them on the wedding. As expected of an old-established nation—the scale is impressive!"
"You didn't see the Zheng State delegation that came the day before yesterday, did you? Now those were fine horses and splendid carriages."
"Of course the Song Kingdom cannot compare to Zheng State. Zheng State is a mighty nation in the Central Continent, no weaker than our Chen Kingdom. Besides, Princess Jingyi grew up in Zheng State, so she surely still has some ties there!"
"How many delegations has this Song Kingdom one been over the past few days? It feels like far too many have