Princess Zhaoyang spent the next few days touring the city, though this was originally against the rules.
But with Li Xuancang's permission, Chen Mingyuan and the others did not dare stop her and could only let her have her way.
Though Princess Zhaoyang was imperial royalty, she had always been confined within the deep palace, seldom able to experience the bustle and warmth of common life.
These days were the happiest she had ever been, letting her temporarily forget the sorrow of soon heading to the grasslands.
"I have never seen my younger sister so happy."
Prince Kang and the others had also entered the commandery city, secretly following Princess Zhaoyang throughout these past few days.
Seeing Princess Zhaoyang so happy only made Prince Kang and the woman in black feel even more heartbroken.
Li Xuancang had dispatched Ouyang Meng to protect her closely, while Wang Qi remained at Princess Zhaoyang's side at all times. Prince Kang and the others did not dare act rashly.
Meanwhile, Chen Mingyuan discussed the marriage alliance with Hu Yan Tuo and the others.
Seven days flashed by, and the marriage alliance procession set out.
Li Xuancang personally led a thousand cavalrymen as escort, needing to see the procession safely to the grasslands before his task could be considered complete.
Inside the carriage, Zhaoyang's face was full of bitterness.
"Will I never be able to return again?"
Her little face was filled with desolation, wrenching the heart of anyone who saw it.
Li Xuancang was leading the way ahead when Chunyan came running to his side.
"General, the Princess wishes to see you."
Li Xuancang lightly tugged on his reins and turned toward Zhaoyang's carriage.
"General Li, thank you. These past few days have been Zhaoyang's happiest days. I will never forget them."
Princess Zhaoyang