Behind him, six large sedan chairs carried by eight people slowly started to move. The sedan chair bodies were carefully carved from century-old sandalwood.

Unlike ordinary wedding sedans, the sedan is carved with scenes from the three classic battles of Daqian - the defeat of Chu in Linyi, the battle between five thousand light cavalry and one hundred thousand, and the heroic figures of the soldiers fighting bravely to suppress the rebellion of the Gu family.

Every carving is exquisitely detailed, and the expressions of the characters and the patterns on the weapons are lifelike, as if that magnificent history was solidified on the sandalwood.

The luminous pearls inlaid on the top of the sedan emit a soft glow even during the day.

The curtain of the sedan chair is embroidered with colorful silk threads with the silhouettes of Lin Zhen and Murong Yan walking hand in hand, and is surrounded by auspicious symbols such as Ganoderma lucidum and auspicious clouds, implying that the two will work together to create a bright future for Daqian.

The sedan bearers were dressed in uniform red silk attire, and the copper bells around their waists rang rhythmically with their neat steps, interweaving with Lai Fu's tiger roar and the faint sound of chimes coming from afar to form a unique rhythm.

As soon as the wedding procession set foot on Zhuque Street, it instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the people.

"Look!"

"I'm coming!"

"The prince is here!"

"Long live the prince!"

Deafening cheers erupted from the crowd. People along the street stood on tiptoe and stretched their necks. Children rode on their fathers' shoulders, waving homemade small flags in their hands and screaming.

A white-haired old scholar was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. With trembling hands, he shouted: "The prince is young and promising. He will assist Your Majesty in achieving hegemony. Today's wedding is truly a blessing for our Daqian!"

Before he finished speaking, the people around him echoed him and cheers came like a tide.

The maids and servants carried the vermilion lacquered wooden box and threw copper coins mixed with gold foil into the air like a rainstorm.

The golden copper coins and gold foil sparkled brightly in the sun and fell down in large numbers.

The people no longer cared about the severe cold and rushed towards the "golden light" all over the ground, scrambling for it, and the scene was full of joy.

A clever child was quick-witted and grabbed two special copper coins engraved with the words "Phoenix Feather", held them high above his head and shouted: "I got it! I got it!", which made people around him laugh.

On the second floors of restaurants along the street, dignitaries were also infected by the warm atmosphere and threw rolls of silk and exquisite porcelain into the street.

Colorful silks fell like colorful clouds, and shouts of surprise were heard from the crowd from time to time.

An old woman was lucky enough to catch a brocade handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks. She was so moved that tears streamed down her face. She pulled the person next to her and kept saying, "I have lived for most of my life, and this is the first time I have witnessed such a grand wedding! The Crown Prince and Your Majesty are a perfect match, and they will surely protect our Great Qian for thousands of years!"

The team moved forward slowly, and wherever it went, the people spontaneously joined the farewell team and followed behind cheering.

Someone lit firecrackers, and the crackling sound added to the festive atmosphere.

Some people also sang newly composed songs.

"Joy fills Suzaku Street as the Crown Prince marries the Emperor. The three great battles spread fame, and the prosperity of Daqian will last forever!"

People around responded one after another, and the singing echoed in the street.

When the procession reached Yingtianfang, an elderly man in his seventies knelt by the roadside, trembling as he held a plate of homemade wedding cakes. He said, "Please accept this old man's gift, Your Majesty! Daqian's success today is entirely due to Your Majesty and Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Lin Zhen frowned slightly, his eyes full of emotion. He quickly signaled Lai Fu to stop, leaned over to take the wedding cake, and said gently: "Old man, please stand up. This is the common credit of the people of Daqian."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding people were excited again.

The shouts of "Long live the prince" reached the sky, and even the snow on the street was shaken to the ground by the sound waves.

As the team gradually approached Chengtian Gate, the people on both sides of the road became more and more dense, and the streets were blocked in three layers.

A young mother held her child in her arms, tears streaming down her face. "My child, remember this day. This is the most glorious moment for Daqian!"

The child nodded, not quite understanding, his little hands tightly grasping the falling red silk.

Finally, the team arrived at Chengtian Gate, where the Minister of Rites and other officials had been waiting. Thirty-six musicians played the passionate "Harmonious Song of Luan and Feng", and the sounds of chime bells and jade chimes resounded through the sky.

Lin Zhen pulled the reins and looked up at the towering city wall with a solemn and expectant expression.

At this time, Murong Yan was still nowhere to be seen on the city wall. Only the fluttering flags and magnificent buildings seemed to be quietly waiting for the protagonist of this grand ceremony to appear.

Lai Fu also calmed down, squatted on the ground, and stared ahead with his tiger eyes.

The people's cheers continued, they stood on tiptoe, stretched their necks, and looked forward to the appearance of the empress. The whole city of Chang'an was immersed in joy and anticipation.

As Lin Zhen waited quietly at Chengtian Gate, inside the Imperial Palace's Pepper Room, sixteen maids breathlessly and attentively attended to Murong Yan's dressing and dressing. The air was filled with the rich aroma of phoenix saliva incense and rose essential oil, while a gilded bronze mirror reflected her radiant beauty, which was about to bloom.

The bright red phoenix robe took three hundred embroiderers three months to make. It is made of the finest brocade, and its color is as bright and eye-catching as the morning glow.

The robe is embroidered with a picture of hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix in gold peacock thread. Three hundred and sixty birds of various shapes are lifelike, and each feather is carefully outlined with colorful silk thread. As Murong Yan moves, they seem to be flapping their wings and soaring.

The phoenix head is inlaid with a South China Sea pearl the size of a pigeon egg, which shines brightly and complements the rubies and jadeite embellishing the robe, as if all the stars in the sky are embellished on the clothes.

The collar and cuffs are embroidered with lotus patterns, which symbolize the love between husband and wife and their everlasting union; the hem is embroidered with rolling sea water and river cliff patterns, which symbolizes the stability of Daqian’s country and the longevity of its foundation.

The phoenix crown on her head is even more exquisitely crafted.

Nine golden phoenixes stand vividly on the crown, each holding a round oriental pearl in its mouth, and its tail feathers are adorned with diamonds and pearls, reflecting thousands of brilliant lights as she moves.

Long pearl and jade tassels hang down on both sides of the phoenix crown, swaying gently as the emperor walks, making a soft and pleasant sound, which not only demonstrates the royal majesty but also adds a touch of softness.

The back of the crown is also decorated with a black bird with its wings spread out, which is in line with the Daqian totem and makes it more solemn and sacred.

The most eye-catching thing is the 50-meter-long tail, which looks like a flowing red galaxy.

The train is woven with gold thread and embroidered with a picture of the mountains, rivers and state of Daqian, with undulating mountains, winding rivers, and cities and villages scattered around. Every stitch and thread embodies the hard work of the embroiderer.

The edge of the train is embroidered with three-dimensional embroidery, and the auspicious clouds and auspicious beasts embroidered seem to jump out of the fabric.

When the sun shines, the gold threads and gems on the train sparkle, as if the vast land of Daqian is spread out behind her.

In order to make the train more flexible when walking, the craftsmen also hid a mechanism in it. With the steps, the pattern on the train will rise and fall slightly, as if a breeze is blowing, which is very beautiful.

The dressing table was filled with treasures from various countries. The Hetian jade comb tributed from the Western Regions gently stroked her cascading black hair, and the rose essential oil presented by the Arabs added a delicate fragrance to her black hair.

After her black hair was tied into a bun and the phoenix crown was slowly put on, Murong Yan's red lips were painted with lip balm made from cinnabar tributed from the Western Regions, her face was covered with special pearl powder, and rouge was lightly applied to her cheeks, which made her skin look like cream and as beautiful as a peach, showing the majesty of an emperor and the beauty of a bride.

The auspicious time was approaching, and Murong Yan, surrounded by female officials, walked towards the throne room with graceful steps.

The embroidered shoes on her feet were equally exquisite, embroidered with lotus patterns in gold thread. With every step she took, the pearls on the shoe surface collided with each other, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

The long tail spread out behind him, with no end in sight.

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