The Emperor respectfully acknowledged the weighty court officials, and the courtiers all rose in turn to show their respects to His Majesty. In just a short time, singers and dancers graced the scene, and the whole Linhua Hall burst into song and dance, presenting an aura of peace and prosperity. No longer visible was the fiery clash, replete with sparks and the shadows of swords and knives, that Xiao Ze and Ling Hua had had before the performances began.
As the atmosphere grew livelier, Ling Hua no longer paid attention to Xiao Ze and turned her head to look at Xiao Zhen, who was sitting above her to the left.
Xiao Zhen also turned his head to look at her. It had been several months since he had last seen her, and today, she wore no veil. As soon as she stepped into the great hall, even though everyone else was prostrating themselves before the Emperor, he felt something and looked up in time to catch a glimpse of Ling Hua entering.
