Once the crowd regained their senses, they kneeled on the ground in a uniformed fashion and greeted them respectfully.
"Long live His Majesty, the Emperor, the Empress, Imperial Concubine and His Highness, the Crown Prince!" Everybody kneeled.
His Royal Majesty, the Emperor smiled and raised his hand, "You may rise!"
"Today is a feast! Everybody drink heartily doesn't stand on ceremony!"
"Thanks to the Emperor!"
"I believe everybody knows the intent behind today's banquet." Empress Dauanmu Qing face held a graceful smile, her beautiful face honourable as she spoke, "The Prince's age is suitable for marriage, and now it's time for him to choose his wife, the Crown Princess.
When everybody heard, their eyes all lit up. This was precisely what they've been waiting for.
The many maidens all looked at Hua Xiu Yi bashfully, their faces blushed scarlet as their hearts beat with excitement.
