Tianshi Xue smiled at everyone. She had been doing that for the majority of the day that her cheeks already hurt. All these fake faces smiled back at her.
The Emperor was at his throne. He nodded at the both of them as they made their entrance. He still got that proud look of a parent—no, it was more than that. It was the smug look of someone who had forcibly got the Shanmai Army's support. Both of the Empresses were on either side of him. The other royal children were standing, entertaining the guests in behalf of their parents.
"Does my family know about our marriage?" she asked Prince Qui.
"I haven't had the chance to talk to Father yet. I'll ask about it later. Surely, they will come here. They will finally see you after so many years."
Tianshi Xue bit her lips when Prince Xiaodan came into view. He was staring at her face but he was not looking at her. It was like she could see right through her face, literally.
