The Show Begins

The day of the grand wedding.

Royal marriages were always tedious and drawn out, but Princess Mira’s mind was nowhere near the ceremony.

From the moment she left in the bridal sedan that morning, Princess Mira kept whispering to Greenbriar, "Greenbriar, keep an eye out for Professor Jade Evans. If you spot him, you must tell me."

Greenbriar heard it so often from dawn till dusk that her ears practically grew calluses, but she could only keep nodding along.

The wedding proceeded as planned, and Princess Mira was carried by sedan to Ling Manor.

Ling Manor had been completely redecorated for Prince Ling’s marriage, all to show respect to the Kingdom of Chu.

Emperor Jin Xuan and the Empress themselves attended Ling Manor to preside over this political union between two nations.

On the morning of February 21st, Su Li dressed to the nines and arrived with Alexander Hayes, appearing as Princess Lily Hayes to attend the wedding.

Alexander Hayes and Su Li rode together in a carriage to Ling Manor, arriving at just the right time. Many guests were already inside, and more were streaming in.

The moment Su Li stepped out of the carriage, her calm, elegant demeanor caught the attention of all the noblewomen.

The noblewomen exchanged glances, surprised at how composed Princess Lily Hayes looked, especially with her delicate features and serene smile.

The guards at the gate had orders to block Su Li and Alexander Hayes, but when Alexander Hayes appeared, his intimidating aura made them shrink back, letting them pass without a word.

The guards were so nervous, their eyes darted everywhere, but their real mission was to prevent Mr. Jade Evans from entering the manor.

Su Li glanced at the guards and simply smiled, signaling that Mr. Jade Evans was already inside.

The guards were left speechless, not daring to ask any more questions.

Su Li was pregnant, so she was given a quiet room to rest. The real excitement was yet to begin.

The wedding procession was about to begin, and the bride’s arrival was imminent.

Su Li exchanged a meaningful glance with Alexander Hayes, her lips curving into a sly smile. The real show was about to start.

She handed her purse to Luoluo, her loyal maid, who slipped away with a mask tucked inside—clearly up to something undercover.

Luoluo moved swiftly and quietly, blending into the crowd as she disappeared from sight.

Su Li watched, her smile deepening. Today’s wedding was destined to be anything but ordinary.

Meanwhile, the guests inside Ling Manor were blissfully unaware of the storm brewing behind the scenes.

As the bride’s sedan drew closer, the air grew thick with anticipation, and not just for the wedding vows.

Today’s spectacle was only just beginning.