Everyone was stunned, but Cai Wei understood all too clearly. Beneath the big red wedding veil, she curved the corners of her mouth, willingly kneeling in respect for the first time in her life.
"This concubine has received the decree and thanks for your grace, long live the emperor for ten-thousand years!"
With her cue, everyone at the entrance snapped to their senses and joined in the shouting, "Long live the emperor for ten-thousand years, long life to the empress for a thousand years—"
"Empress, rise to your feet. All you lords may rise as well!"
Inside the dragon carriage, Emperor Jinwu's voice was as smooth as jade. Without seeing his majestic countenance, one could still sense his immense joy from his voice alone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The crowd stood up, and Cai Wei, with the support of Huan Qiu and Chun Liu, slowly made her way toward the dragon carriage.
