In the Royal Palace, all kinds of colorful lanterns were hung, decorated to be magnificent and dazzling, a sight of supreme beauty.
The light from the lamps fell into the man’s amber-colored eyes, as if shattering the stars across the sky, brilliant and radiantly splendid.
He gently held her hand, firm and warm.
Although not a word was spoken, Yun Chunnuan felt a strength transfer from his palm to her entire being.
So hot that even her heart was rolling and burning...
She could not fear, nor show any sign of weakness!
She had promised her future mother-in-law to take good care of her husband.
What he couldn’t do, what he couldn’t bear to refuse, would all be left to her.
He defends the country, while she would... protect him!
She would safeguard their little family.
Taking a deep breath, she lifted her bright and charming face and crossed the high palace gates.
Heyong Palace showed no sign of Bianliao Country’s poverty and barrenness; everywhere was resplendent in gold and jade, surrounded by pearls and emeralds.
A new moon sketched across the exquisite glazed-tile eaves, and two lifelike carved wolves howled at the moon, as if a mighty and imposing roar could be heard echoing through the skies.
Directly ahead was the grand hall built of white jade, glowing with dazzling brilliance under the bright lamps on either side.
Inside the hall, a floating mist enveloped the luxurious hall, making it hard to see clearly, only a middle-aged man’s deep voice could be heard, "My beloved, have you made me wait long? Come this way."
Crossing another white jade step, Yun Chunnuan saw the Western beauty in red splendid attire standing tall with a straight back, step by step entering the highest place in the hall.
Finally, she took her seat to the left of the man clad in a yellow robe.
On the other side was the Queen, whose face was finely made-up but couldn’t hide her weariness.
She gritted her back teeth tightly, and the jade cup in her hand seemed about to shatter.
The hatred in her eyes was apparent, even at this moment, she couldn’t conceal it.
She curled her lips, letting out a cold snort, seemingly about to say something, but then her gaze caught the exuberant girl who had just entered Heyong Palace, so radiant that one couldn’t take their eyes off her.
"Great Xia’s Seventh Princess, what a grand entrance; at this royal banquet, even the Great King had to welcome her repeatedly."
With a sentence, she instantly made the newly appeared Little Princess the subject of envy and hostility.
Everyone’s attention shifted from the Western beauty to the girl who had just stepped into the palace.
At this sight, the previously silent hall was filled with gasps.
Especially among the Princes sitting at the front, some even dropped their wine cups on the ground.
Who the hell said that the Seventh Princess of Great Xia was ugly and terribly unattractive?!
Bianliao’s customs were open, never restricting women’s attire, so even in winter palace dress, it would be revealing.
The jade palace dress Ayimu prepared for Yun Chunnuan wasn’t that revealing.
Yet it still exposed large areas of snow-white skin, the beautiful collarbone, the slender neck, with no excessive adornment on the body, yet due to her celestial appearance, even the Western Princess regarded as the most beautiful in Bianliao was surpassed!
A gown of emerald mist and floral patterns, with two butterflies embroidered in silver thread on the hem, seemed about to take flight. A delicate waist encircled by a satin ribbon made her appear even more graceful. Draped in a jade cloak, the glossy fabric made her look even more noble.
A teardrop-shaped beautiful jade on her chest didn’t outshine its host, adding a touch of elegance to the Little Princess.
Her black hair was simply tied up with a jade hairpin, hanging a small green butterfly that quivered gently with her motions, seemingly touching everyone’s hearts with every movement.
The Queen’s words didn’t make her angry or ashamed; her porcelain-white face still bore a faint smile.
Her soft little hand tightly clasped the rough large palm, she stepped gracefully into the hall, performing the Central Plains women’s unique salute.
"Great King."
Her voice was tender and sweet, with just a single syllable, it seemed able to ignite the men’s spirits.
Even the middle-aged man sitting at the topmost position, who had seen countless beauties, was still entranced by her.
His first thought... was unexpectedly regret?
Great Xia sent her for marriage alliance; this Princess was originally meant to be offered to a country’s ruler, but Yelyu Erlun worried his beloved consort would feel unhappy, so with a wave of his hand, he directly assigned her to the Prince.