Everyone stood to pay respects. After they were seated, Emperor Long Chaotian’s gaze swept over his children. “Hmm! Not bad, all of you. Especially my second son, who has finally brought back a girl. Ah, another matter settled.”
“My children, it’s the Little Year festival. How have you been this year? Do you have any unfulfilled wishes that require my intervention?” Long Chaotian looked at his exceptional children, casting a meaningful glance towards Long Junhao.
Long Junhao, being intelligent, knew his father was aware of his “hidden beauty”. He and the Empress had long wanted to meet Lan Lan. Seeing his father’s hint, he smoothly said, “Your son has something to report.”
“Speak quickly!” The Emperor was pleased by his son’s perceptiveness.
Long Junhao pulled Lan Lan to the center and knelt down.
“Father, I and Lady Lan have pledged our hearts to each other. We humbly request your blessing for our marriage!” They kowtowed together.
Initially, she opposed the idea of her imperial son marrying a commoner. However, after Long Chaotian mentioned the powerful Phoenix Order, she relented, knowing that it would safeguard her interests; Lan Lan, unaware of her own influence, could have taken pride in this.
The crown princess, noticing her husband’s infatuated gaze towards Lan Lan, felt secretly heartbroken and developed resentment toward her.
The Third Prince, Long Junming, was curious about Lan Lan, wanting to understand the person who captured his elder brother’s heart.
The Third Princess, Long Yi, was excited to chat with her sister-in-law later for advice on winning over her love interest, her jade-like face blushing at the thought.
Only the eldest princess, Long Lian, sincerely wished for the Second Prince’s happiness.
She, the Crown Prince, and Long Junhao were born to the Empress, while the Third Prince Long Junming and the Second Princess were born to the Noble Concubine, and the Third Princess was born to Concubine Cheng. Therefore, she felt deeply for her younger brother, and although the Second Prince was cold and not expressive, he had cared for her the most over the years.
“Hehe, good! Good! Good!” Long Chaotian laughed heartily, calling out “good” three times, leaving everyone wondering what was so good.
