Kangho immediately stepped back to accomplish the task given by the emperor. No wonder the marriage was hastened in few weeks.
For the common Aogans, this few weeks were worth celebrating.
The emperor has exempted them from taxation for the two weeks before the royal wedding. He did it to show the realm his magnanimity.
It was spectacular at the Eyme manor, one week to the wedding.
Jlav and Mavlak have just returned from the Eastern sea, then eunuch Kangho brought the imperial edict.
Eunuch Kangho has been in the palace for many years. Being the head of the eunuch he is regarded with great reverence and authority for his status and most especially his cultivation at dao ancestor realm.
Seeing his carriage stop by the Eyme manor, the common folks gathered together at the gates. Some gambled on what the edict might be to make eunuch Kangho come personally.
There were two major factions. One group gambled that the general is retiring and his son is to be promoted to the great general. The other group believes that it is for a promotion.
Even some low status scholars and officials were among the crowd gathered outside the manor.
"Mavlak Eyme receive the imperial edict!" he said with the eagle edict in his hands. Mavlak and his father quickly knelt down one step below the revered eunuch.
"Mavlak Eyme the son of general Jlav Eyme and princess royal Mevlak Vaharyl Eyme is virtuous, wise and brave, therefore his Majesty emperor Xhalmes has granted him the grace to marry his first daughter princess Yue Vaharyl to be his consort and has bestowed on him the title of general, the betrothal ceremony will hold on the auspicious day of the crowns wedding, receive the decree!"
"I thank his Majesty for his grace, I receive the decree. May his Majesty live forever!" Mavlak said face bowed and arms extended to receive the imperial edict.
Mevlak, Aolig and Jlav were very happy because of the news.
Back at the palace, eunuch Kan standing at the towering hall announced the marriage alliance between the Vaharyl clan and three different clans.
His frail hands occasionally dangling in the wind. He is probably among the few mortals working in the palace.
The palace maids who saw the scene dared not to laugh aloud. The younger eunuchs stood in two rows with their faces bowed.
Everyone who saw him up on that towering hall would fear that he might die from free fall or excitement.
" Naia Gwamho is virtuous, kind and beautiful woman, the crown prince has decided to marry her and make her the crown princess.
Zamir Nayuel is dutiful and beautiful, therefore she is to be married to the crown prince as a consort of the second rank.
Xair Lobaen is fair, outgoing and beautiful she is to be the crown prince's consort of the third rank. The auspicious day have been chosen as the 10th of this moon!"
The two weeks preceding the wedding was spectacular. Jlav travelled day and night for three days to head back to the capital in time for the wedding.
They did not know that Mavlak will be part of the celebration.
The Eyme clan have to prepare two gifts. One for the crowns wedding and another for their would be daughter-in-law.
"It is the auspicious hour! Welcome the groom and his consorts" it was eunuch Kaxh, he is very enthusiastic about this marriage.
Having served the empress for years, he wants nothing but the happiness of her majesty.
After the wedding was officiated by the high priest: elder Gwamho, the dean of the Lhney Academy.
The couples exchanged gifts. The crown prince is expected to bed his wives by three days time.
The most important duty of a crown princess or a consort is producing an heir with a unique or superior bloodline or physique.
After the exchange of gifts between the crown prince and his consorts. Kaxh announced that it was time for the engagement of the princess and the younger general.