Hearing Is Not as Good as Seeing (First Update)

Long-Yam Castle's gray-white walls had already been adorned with a profusion of flowers, branches, and ribbons, making the majestic castle appear especially sacred.

Two enormous banners flew high atop the castle's tallest spire.

One bore the Long-Yam Family's abstract "long yam" emblem, while the other bore the Sapphire Family's Sapphire Dragon emblem. They snapped loudly in the wind.

These enormous banners, hung only temporarily, represented a marriage alliance between families.

The broad area before the castle gates teemed with servants setting up the wedding venue. Groups of knights moved among them, and even officials-looking figures were involved, gesturing and directing everyone around.

"These are professional court servants and household officials, along with knights from the Blue Blood Knights. Not only have they taken over the wedding arrangements, they are also responsible for security, because the Grand Duke will personally attend the wedding of the little princess and Meiopal," Messiro Long-Yam explained.

After hearing this, Leewilliam frowned slightly, and his expression swiftly turned cold. "It is understandable for the Blue Blood Knights to take over security, but why are the wedding arrangements not being handled according to Long-Yam Castle's wishes? This is Long-Yam Castle taking in its mistress, even if the bride is the Grand Duke's youngest daughter."

Durant and Schalke did not respond.

Messiro was somewhat embarrassed as well. "It was Father's decision. He wished to show the little princess greater respect."

"Contributing more knights' glory is what shows respect to the Grand Duke and the little princess—not this." Leewilliam was highly displeased by the court's interference in Long-Yam Castle's ceremonial arrangements. "I need to speak with Marquis Merlin. Messiro, is your father in the castle?"

"I'll take you to Father. Durant and Schalke, help me receive the guests."

With that, the two hurried into the castle to find Marquis