Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 783 - 276: The Wedding Procession

Yun Sheng listened, and a stir flickered through her heart; this was indeed a golden opportunity.

She was worried about how to infiltrate and find Donghuang Lingling.

In the Imperial Palace of the Eastern Capital, Yun Sheng was unfamiliar, and now with the Princess’s grand wedding, the palace would certainly be heavily guarded.

A calculative person such as the Dark Crown Prince would definitely have his own spies within the palace.

But East Bright Temple was different, being a place of Buddhist serenity, even the Dark Crown Prince or the Left Minister’s people would find it hard to infiltrate.

If she could find Donghuang Lingling there, she could surely clarify the causes and consequences of the whole event.

Yun Sheng took the opportunity to step forward, "Right Minister, if you don’t mind, could you perhaps entrust this task to us?" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

The Right Minister looked up and was immediately struck by brightness, as two young men and women stood before him.

"Who are these two?" The Right Minister didn’t know, that there were such persons in the Hunter Soldier Union of the Eastern Capital.

The person in charge at the Eastern Capital also looked extremely flattered; he had not expected Yun Sheng, as a disciple of the ’Guest Elder’, to willingly accept such a minor task.

However, Yun Sheng and Qi’s acceptance of this task at the East Bright Temple indeed solved a big problem for the Hunter Soldier Union.

Although the Hunter Soldier Union in the Eastern Capital had been established for a long time, with the gradual decline of the Eastern Capital over the years, most of the Hunter Soldiers had moved to other nations or places like the Sky Wings Arena in search of a livelihood.

The Hunter Soldiers left in the Eastern Capital were generally of mediocre ability, and there really wasn’t anyone who could shoulder such a major task as escorting the Crown Prince’s bride.

With Yun Sheng also being the Deputy Commander of the Sky Hunting Corps, she could mobilize some forces from the Corps.

"Right Minister, these two are disciples of the elders of the Hunter Soldier Union. This one is the Deputy Commander of the Sky Hunting Corps, and the person next to her is her senior disciple brother. Coincidentally, they are also from the same Mainland Magic Elite Camp as the Princess," introduced the person in charge of the Eastern Capital with familiarity.

The Right Minister upon seeing them again noted that their appearance and demeanor were outstanding, and it was especially rare that both of them were wearing specially made Magic Robes.

Having seen the Princess Donghuang Lingling wearing similar Mage Robes, the identity of the two was unquestionable.

"Since they are fellow disciples of the Princess, that couldn’t be better. The Princess has been staying indoors lately, and has been quite disheartened; if it’s convenient for you, perhaps you could cheer her up a bit," the Right Minister implied dissatisfaction with this highly praised political marriage through his tone.

Seeing his expression, Yun Sheng seized the chance to ask: "How so? Could it be that the Princess is not pleased with this marriage?"

"This..." The Right Minister hesitated, just shaking his head, "I can only say, as the Princess of Eastern Capital, often she has no choice in many matters."

After a brief warmth of conversation with the person in charge of Eastern Capital, the Right Minister formally set down the task. Yun Sheng and Qi led the mission, along with mobilizing some Hunter Soldiers from the Eastern Capital.

Yun Sheng also specifically visited the area around East Bright Temple to learn about the terrain and the various exits nearby.

On one hand, Yun Sheng was looking for Gu Feng, while on the other hand, after Gu Feng entered the Eastern Capital, he had been trying to find ways to enter the Imperial Palace to locate Donghuang Lingling.

But Gu Feng, lacking the connections and unfamiliar with the Hunter Soldier Union like Yun Sheng, as a mere commoner, found it nearly impossible to enter the tightly guarded Imperial Palace.

So, although Gu Feng arrived a few days earlier than Yun Sheng and others, he still didn’t have any means to enter the heavily protected Imperial Palace.

As the day for the Prince of Later Qin to arrive for the wedding drew closer, Gu Feng, this simpleton, finally thought of a way.

He heard that on the day Prince Dugu Xiu of Hou Qin came to fetch the bride, following the diplomatic protocols of both nations, the unmarried groom must bathe and burn incense at the East Bright Temple for three days to pay homage to Buddha before the grand wedding ceremony could take place.

Excited by the news, Gu Feng secretly went near East Bright Temple, bribed a young monk there, and just waited for Donghuang Lingling and Dugu Xiu to arrive.

All of this was carried out in an orderly manner, and a few days later, Dugu Xiu’s wedding procession finally entered the Eastern Capital.

Two days later, Dugu Xiu entered the Eastern Capital City with sixty-six carts of bridal gifts.

The whole city welcomed him, with joyful carpets spread along the road.

The Prince of Later Qin rode in his chariot all the way into the Eastern Capital.

Upon the chariot, Prince Dugu’s nose was distinct and noble, his eagle-like eyes full of authority, and his figure robust with a touch of stoutness.

Looking next to his chariot, every Hou Qin Soldier moved with dragon-like stride and tiger-like vigor, their synchronised steps fierce and formidable.

Such a young man formed a stark contrast with the frail appearance of Emperor Dong.

One of the Wuji Five Treasures, the foremost Prince of Later Qin, truly had an extraordinary aura.

In the Wuji Continent, the strong are revered, especially in a former powerhouse like the Eastern Capital, where the citizens wished for a powerful dominant prince to lead them back to the position of a great nation.

Thinking that this man was the future husband of the Eastern Capital Princess, the commoners on tiptoes watched eagerly, many renowned ladies envious and vocal in their admiration.

Outside the Imperial Palace, Emperor Donghuang Tianqi, along with civil and military officials, welcomed them at the roadside.

Eastern Capital Princess Donghuang Lingling, dressed in splendid attire, wore the most exquisite makeup, her beautiful face dignified and charming.

Standing together with Dugu Xiu, they looked like a perfect couple.

The betrothed couple offered tea to Empress Dowager Situ and received salutations from civil and military officials. According to the ceremonial ritual of the Donghuang Dynasty, they headed to the East Bright Temple that day to burn incense and bathe, and after three days, the formal wedding ceremony would be held.

The East Bright Temple, an ancient temple in the Eastern Capital, is tranquil with bamboo surrounding it and is usually open to the public, attracting many visitors.

For the ceremony of Prince Dugu and Donghuang Lingling, the East Bright Temple was closed to outsiders from yesterday, no longer welcoming external visitors.

Outside and within the temple, numerous checkpoints were set up, making it challenging for outsiders to enter.

After the betrothed couple’s chariot arrived at the East Bright Temple, Dugu Xiu and Donghuang Lingling were separated, led to different quarters by ceremonial officials from the palace.

According to the rituals, the betrothed couple could not meet again over these three days.

Upon alighting from the chariot, Dugu Xiu impatiently stripped off his ceremonial attire.

Originally a Martial Artist by nature, he greatly detested such cumbersome and ornate rituals.

Having listened to the ceremonial officials’ chant-like speeches all day, he was already quite impatient.

A pair of smooth arms wrapped around Dugu Xiu’s neck like a water snake, whispering into his ear, "Crown Prince, I’ve missed you."

Without turning back, Dugu Xiu pulled the woman into his embrace.

Mrs. Chi Bi’s face flushed as she gazed affectionately at him.

"You little vixen, can’t you stay put? Weren’t you supposed to watch over the princess?" Dugu Xiu stretched out his hand, pinched Mrs. Chi Bi’s chin, and enjoyed the smooth touch of the woman.

"It’s only because I missed the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is so heartless, marrying Donghuang Lingling and leaving me alone in the Eastern Capital," Mrs. Chi Bi indeed was a stunning beauty, with snowy white skin, perfectly plump, a sight any man would find mesmerizing.

While complaining, she nestled into Dugu Xiu’s arms.