On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

The Minister of Personnel also stood up and said respectfully.

"Your Majesty selects people based on their talents, bestowing His grace upon all people. The upcoming spring examination will include all applicants, regardless of family background. This demonstrates Your Majesty's grace, which prioritizes talent. We have posted notices nationwide, recruiting talented individuals."

To ensure the fairness and impartiality of the examination, we have selected upright officials from across the country to serve as examiners, and we have also implemented strict anti-cheating measures. This major examination will not only select those capable of governing the country, but will also allow students around the world to witness Your Majesty's determination to recruit talented individuals. I believe countless talented individuals will dedicate themselves to serving Your Majesty! Many reclusive and renowned scholars have already submitted petitions offering their advice to Your Majesty, including many experts in astronomy, geography, and military strategy!

The Minister of Works hurriedly straightened his official robe, strode out, his face full of pride.

"Your Majesty, I also have good news to report! This year, under Your Majesty's order, our Ministry of Works has built over twenty bridges across various locations, connecting previously inconvenient areas. This has made travel smoother for merchants and significantly accelerated the transportation of goods.

Among them, the Yongji Bridge in Pingyuan, featuring a new arch bridge design, could carry loads weighing tens of thousands of kilograms, allowing even large grain transport vessels to pass through with ease. After its completion, the travel time for caravans from Jining to the capital was cut in half, and trade volume increased by 50%.

At the same time, 300 miles of new canals were built, not only solving irrigation problems in many areas but also preventing and draining water during the rainy season. Take the Yellow River Bridge in Qingzhou, for example. It spans the river with such grandeur that residents say it saves them time and effort by eliminating the need for long detours.

In addition, we have built a large granary and a water conservancy project in the capital. The granary uses the latest moisture-proofing technology, allowing it to store grain for ten years without spoiling. The water conservancy project is even more ingenious, automatically adjusting the flow of water according to the water level, completely solving the capital's flooding problem. These projects are all great achievements that demonstrate Your Majesty's concern for the people and benefit the country and the people!"

Murong Yan listened to the praises of the ministers, her eyes smiling, the corners of her mouth raised, her eyes full of pride and joy.

She raised her glass frequently, drinking with the ministers, her laughter clear and pleasant: "It is a blessing for Daqian, and for me too, to have the help of you, my dear ministers! Come, have another drink!"

At this moment, the Minister of Rites stepped out quickly with a mysterious smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, the eighth day of the first lunar month will be your wedding day. We have arranged everything and will hold an unprecedented grand wedding for Your Majesty, allowing the people of the world to celebrate your happy event together!"

We have invited royal nobles from neighboring countries to attend the ceremony and have prepared a royal banquet with 72 dishes and wonderful singing and dancing performances.

The streets of Chang'an will also be decorated with lights and colors to celebrate with the people, and this happy event will surely spread across the country!

On the wedding day, Suzaku Street will be paved with red silk, and musicians will play music every ten steps from the Imperial Palace to the Prince's Mansion. There will also be dancing puppets imported from the Western Regions to add to the fun. This wedding will surely become a legend passed down through the ages!

Congratulations were instantly heard in the hall.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Long live your majesty!"

"Hahahaha!"

Lin Zhen sat at the head of the ministers, with Lin Zhenxian, one civil and one military.

He looked at Murong Yan, whose face was flushed and laughing, and felt very relieved.

Once upon a time, this weak girl didn't even have money to buy makeup, but finally with her own help she grew up to become a great leader.

And he was about to marry her.

At the end of the banquet, Murong Yan decided to change the era name.

Starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year, her reign was named the First Year of Fengling.

......

On the first day of the first lunar month of the first year of Daqian Fengling, the morning light had not yet completely dispelled the darkness, and the city of Chang'an was awakened by the festive noise.

Zhuque Street is like a winding red river. The nine-foot-long red silk hanging on the locust trees on both sides flutters in the cold wind. The shops along the street have taken down their doors early and displayed treasures such as gilded incense burners and jade screens outside.

Even the usually stingy silk shop owner draped his store's treasured brocade on the door lintel, just to welcome this once-in-a-millennium grand wedding.

At three quarters past the hour of the morning, the carriages of officials of the third rank and above in the capital city drove towards the palace like dragons.

Prime Minister Sima Zhong's blue satin carriage was the first to enter the palace gate. The Hetian jade inlaid on the shaft glowed with a warm halo in the morning light. The vermilion lacquer carriage of the Minister of Revenue was loaded with tribute gifts from various places. Its wheels rolled over the stone road, making a heavy sound.

Even the Minister of Justice, who was always frugal, changed into the new official uniform, which was rare for him. The jade belt around his waist sparkled in the sun.

These important officials in the court who usually make plans and strategize, now have joy and anticipation on their faces. They know that today's wedding is not only the emperor's private matter, but also a symbol of the prosperity of the Daqian era.

At this time in the imperial palace, the Meridian Gate stood majestically. The vermilion gate was ten feet high, and the door was densely packed with golden copper nails, each of which was the size of a bowl, shining majestically in the morning light.

Above the door lintel, there are nine lifelike black birds carved, with their feathers clearly visible, tail feathers stretched out like flames, and jade ruyi, a symbol of auspiciousness, in their mouths, as if they are about to soar into the sky in the next second.

On both sides of the gate, thirty-six stone Qilins hold their heads high and chests puffed out, each with a different expression. Some are stepping on clouds as if to fly, and some are spitting out jade books, showing the royal style.

At the same time, in front of the palace, the copper-nailed door slowly opened, and the scent of agarwood from inside the door collided with the cold air outside.

Lin Zhen, dressed in a dark wedding gown with gold weaving, appeared before everyone, his figure looking like a sculpture of black jade.

He had an upright posture, broad shoulders and a narrow waist. The kirin pattern embroidered with gold thread on his wedding dress was faintly visible in the morning light. The jade pendant with a lotus pattern on his waist swayed gently with his steps, its warm luster complementing the gold thread on the clothes.

His black hair was tied up and fixed with a pure gold hair crown with dragon pattern. The rubies inlaid on the hair crown looked like drops of blood, adding a bit of majesty and nobility to him.

Lin Zhen looked calm, with the corners of his lips slightly raised, and a hint of tenderness and expectation in his eyes.

He reached out and gently stroked Lai Fu beside him.

When it comes to my wedding, my good brothers must also attend.

This majestic tiger is dressed up today.

The pure gold tiger-head necklace around its neck is carved with lifelike cloud patterns, and the bells on the necklace ring gently with the tiger's breathing; the body is wrapped in red silk with golden flame patterns embroidered on the edges, as if an eternal flame is burning on the tiger's body.

The sharp tiger claws covered in silver armor reflected a cold light. The ninety-nine bells tied to the tiger's tail made crisp and pleasant sounds as it swung, and the sounds were particularly clear in the quiet street.

Lai Fu seemed to have sensed the specialness of today, holding his head high and chest puffed out, his eyes sparkling with energy, and from time to time he let out a low tiger roar, shocking the people around him.

As three salutes roared, Lin Zhen flipped over and jumped onto the tiger's back with a nimble movement, sitting steadily on the tiger skin cushion.

He stood as tall and straight as a pine tree, with his back straight and his hands gently holding the reins, showing the demeanor of a general who was in charge of the overall situation.

His eyes were calm and determined as he scanned the cheering crowd around him, his eyes full of gratitude and pride.