The next morning, Xiana followed Licheng to the main palace hall where his parents would be present in the morning. They entered through the large mahogany doors. The doorkeepers bowed to them.
They halted as soon as the Emperor and Empress were visible to them. Licheng and Xiana bowed to them while joining their hands and greeted them respectfully.
They lowered their hands and looked at them. Emperor Zhenji had a tiny smile on his face while Empress Yunxian had a neutral expression on her face.
Xuanzi, Yuan, and Su Ning also arrived at the hall. The three of them greeted their parents and were confused to find Xiana there, especially Xuanzi.
"Since all my siblings are present here, then I must tell them and my Mother about my decision regarding my marriage," Licheng said. After a short pause, he pronounced, "I have decided to marry Princess Xiana and make her my Crown Princess.
