Ye Qichi held the bow and arrow and shot several arrows, each time hitting the target with perfect accuracy, garnering the awestruck attention of Lu You who watched with wide eyes, and even Xiang Qin had to admire Ye Qichi’s exceptional talent.
Because of Ye Qichi’s talent, it was decided that darts would be her primary weapon.
Xiang Qin laid out a martial arts training plan for Ye Qichi.
Every day starting from early morning, she would begin with physical training, followed by strength, Qinggong, then simple martial arts moves, and finally focusing on the use of weapons.
Xiang Qin officially became Ye Qichi’s master, training her punctually every day.
After completing the full set on the first day.
Ye Qichi’s whole body was in pain, and she walked in an odd posture.
She also had to accompany Xiao Jinxing to attend the wedding of Xiao Hezhen and Wu Xufan.
The two set off early for Marquis Wu’s Mansion.
Upon arriving at Marquis Wu’s Mansion, Wu Wenchang and Wu Xufan, dressed in groom’s attire, were already waiting at the door. Upon seeing their carriage arrive, he hurried forward, "Greetings to the Prince, Princess."
"It’s Marquis Wu’s big wedding day, there’s no need for such courtesy," said Xiao Jinxing.
"Thank you, Prince and Princess, for personally coming to our humble abode to attend my son’s wedding."
"My father specially instructed me to come. He also prepared a special gift for Marquis Wu’s Mansion. Chief Eunuch Mu!" called Xiao Jinxing.
Chief Eunuch Mu, the Emperor’s chief eunuch, went to Prince Chen’s Mansion early in the morning, waiting with the gifts, and accompanied the Prince to Marquis Wu’s Mansion.
"Servant is here," Chief Eunuch Mu knelt down and saluted.
"Present the gifts from my father," ordered Prince Xiao.
Chief Eunuch Mu stood up and took out the imperial decree from his garment, "Young Master Wu, receive the decree!"
"Your servant receives the decree."
"By heaven’s mandate, the emperor decrees: Today, my beloved Princess Hezhen is married to Young Master Wu Xufan of Marquis Wu’s Mansion. I hereby bestow 200 catties of Gold, 10,000 taels of Silver, 60 horses, 1,000 bolts of silk, one mansion, 100 acres of good farmland, and 50 house servants. Let it be known!"
"Thank you, His Majesty! May our emperor live for ten thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand years."
"Young Master Wu," Chief Eunuch Mu handed the imperial decree to Wu Xufan, saying, "The Emperor also entrusted me to relay a message to Young Master Wu."
"Please speak, Chief Eunuch Mu," Wu Xufan replied uncharacteristically solemn and serious.
"Princess Hezhen is my most beloved princess. Young Master Wu must treat the Princess well. If she suffers any grievances, I will hold Young Master Wu accountable!"
"I will surely treat the Princess well and ensure she faces no grievances," promised Wu Xufan.
Chief Eunuch Mu nodded, "I will convey your words to the Emperor."
Wu Wenchang had already secretly handed a bag of Silver to Chief Eunuch Mu.
Satisfied, Chief Eunuch Mu said, "Servant must hurry back to report to the Emperor, I will take my leave first."
"Safe travels, Chief Eunuch Mu."
"Prince, Princess, your servant takes his leave," Chief Eunuch Mu once again saluted Xiao Jinxing and Ye Qichi.
With the departure of Chief Eunuch Mu,
music from trumpets resounded on the streets.
It was apparent that Princess Hezhen had arrived.
In Daxuan Kingdom, royal weddings have the princess directly sent from the palace, and the Prince Consort waits at his residence to welcome the bridal procession.
Approaching was a procession, prominently featuring an eight-person lifted, fiery red sedan adorned with snow-white pearls at its four corners. Accompanying were heavily adorned bridal attendants and countless palace maids and servants.
A princess’s wedding, a rare occasion.
The streets were crowded with onlookers!
The princess’s sedan stopped at the entrance of Marquis Wu’s Mansion and was set down.
Wu Xufan stepped forward, kicked the sedan door, and lifted the curtain.
Inside, Xiao Hezhen sat, wearing a bright red bridal gown, sitting properly within the sedan.
"Princess," Wu Xufan bowed.
Then he handed over the red silk ribbon to Xiao Hezhen.
Xiao Hezhen, her head covered by the bridal veil, looked at the red silk ribbon in her hands, still feeling resistant.
Today was the big wedding.
Despite thousands of reluctances, she dared not defy.
Her eyes reddened again and again, yet she still picked up the red silk ribbon, then accompanied by her close palace maid, stepped down from the sedan.
Wu Xufan and Xiao Hezhen walked towards the great door of Marquis Wu’s Mansion.
The entrance again filled with the auspicious sound of celebratory music, looking very festive.
Xiao Jinxing and Ye Qichi had naturally already entered Marquis Wu’s Mansion.
Xiao Jinxing, representing the royal family, sat with Wu Wenchang in the seat of honor.
Ye Qichi sat on the left, closest to Xiao Jinxing.
Then they watched as Wu Xufan and Xiao Hezhen, surrounded by a crowd, entered the hall.
The two, dressed in lavish red wedding attire, stood in the middle of the hall.