After the grand wedding feast got over, Licheng headed to his manor which was now shifted to the Northern Palace. Finally, he would see Xiana. As he reached his chamber, the maidservants bowed to him. Court Lady Zifu gave a bow before explaining to him about the last ritual.
"I understand," Licheng said. "Are you all going to stay the night here?" he queried and gazed at Eunuch Jize.
"Yes, Your Royal Highness," Court Lady Zifu replied.
"Then, stay ten meters away from the door," Licheng ordered. Court Lady Zifu and Eunuch Jize looked at his face for a brief moment and did what the Crown Prince told them.
Licheng pushed the door open and closed it behind him. Consummation was not going to happen between him and Xiana on their first night. He knew his mother would throw a tantrum about it to Xiana, but he believed Xiana would handle it well.
Licheng turned and went to the bedchamber, where Xiana was waiting for him.
