Feng Xuxu was followed by Mei Lenglei, who stepped forward, knelt down to receive the decree, then rose and returned behind Feng Xuxu.
After the imperial edict had been read, Dugu Chen led Feng Xuxu outside the grand hall to accept the homage of civil and military officials.
Finally, they mounted the Dragon Carriage and left the palace, parading around Capital City for a whole circuit, receiving the blessings of the common people.
By the time the sun set in the west, all the ceremonies had at last been completed. When Feng Xuxu returned to her bedchamber, she was completely exhausted but fortunately had several comforting maids at her side.
When Dugu Chen came in, Feng Xuxu had already dozed off. Seeing her sleep so sweetly, he didn't have the heart to wake her. When Feng Xuxu gradually awakened, she saw a strikingly handsome face gently asleep beside her, and a curved smile formed on her lips.