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The procession moved forward.

Returning from Qin Mansion took even less time than it had to get there initially.

Once Cheng Guang arrived at Duke Zhen's Mansion, he led Qin Yanqiu to the grand hall.

There were no shortage of onlookers along the way, and the grand hall of Duke Zhen's Mansion was particularly bustling.

Almost all of the high-ranking members of the Northern Expedition Army were present; they might not get the chance to see Cheng Guang often, but they all came to witness his wedding.

Many generals couldn't help but appear moved when they looked at Cheng Guang.

They all felt that the Town-Nation Duke's Heir was even more handsome than they had imagined.

It was beyond them how Duke Zhen and Cheng Zhihai, both of whom could not be deemed ugly but were certainly not very handsome, could have produced such a strikingly beautiful son.

As the soldiers and generals of the Northern Expedition Army observed Cheng Guang, he also cast his gaze upon them upon entering the grand hall.

He contemplated in his heart.

The reason Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, had him hold another wedding ceremony in North City was not only because the Duke wanted to witness Cheng Guang's wedding himself but also to introduce Cheng Guang to the generals of the Northern Expedition Army.

In the future, if he were to succeed command of the Northern Expedition Army, he would inevitably need to interact with these generals.

By introducing Cheng Guang's face to the many generals now, it would help avoid any lapses in protocol later on.

Thinking thus, Cheng Guang, accompanied by Qin Yanqiu, stepped forward to where Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, was.

They bowed slightly.

Though Qin Yanqiu might seem icy, she showed even greater respect in the presence of Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, than Cheng Guang did.

Perhaps since she had grown up by the Duke's side, apart from Qin Beifeng, Yanqiu's closest person was the Duke.

Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, looked at Cheng Guang, dressed in red ceremonial robes and striking in appearance, and his dignified and aged eyes revealed traces of emotion and indulgence.

He then glanced at Qin Yanqiu standing beside Cheng Guang, his brow slightly curved, his face revealing a faint, mild smile.

"No need for excessive formality,"

"In North City, we don't abide by too many ceremonies. Today, my grandson and Yanqiu are getting married. We'll forego other tedious procedures, but the three bows cannot be omitted."

Having said that, Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, waved toward Qin Beifeng, who had just followed Cheng Guang into the hall.

"Beifeng, come sit beside me."

When Qin Beifeng heard the Duke say this, he hesitated for a moment, then smilingly stepped forward and sat down beside Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan.

"Duke, though I am Yanqiu's father, I cannot sit as equals with the Duke."

On hearing Qin Beifeng's words, Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, laughed and shook his head, then pointed at Qin Beifeng with his finger.

"You, you... why bother with such formalities... forget it...,"

Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, didn't say more, turning his gaze toward the green-robed elder beside him.

"Li, it will trouble you to officiate the wedding this time," he said.

The green-robed elder stood up smilingly, "My lord, how could you say such things? It's an honor for me to officiate the Princely Heir's wedding."

As the green-robed elder spoke, Cheng Guang's gaze also fell upon him.

Cheng Guang observed the green-robed elder's appearance as the man's identity information surfaced in his mind.

The elder's name was Li Baxun, and he, too, was a top General of the Northern Expedition Army, his cultivation reaching the peak of the Ninth-order Martial Emperor Realm, just a step away from the Heavenly Human Realm.

He was one of Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan's two lieutenants, having followed the Duke ever since the very beginning of the Northern Expedition Army.

He was an elder statesman.

That Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, chose him to officiate Cheng Guang's wedding showed the Duke's high regard for Li Baxun.

After Li Baxun stood up, he stroked his chin beard and revealed a gently warm smile to Cheng Guang.

He sized up Cheng Guang for a moment, then his sights swept over Qin Yanqiu by Cheng Guang's side.

"Then I shall preside over this wedding," he declared.

Without further ado, Li Baxun paused and announced in a clear voice,

"Bow to heaven and earth."

As Li Baxun's voice fell,

Cheng Guang and Qin Yanqiu turned to bow toward the vast outdoors.

"Bow to the high hall,"

Li Baxun's clear voice continued to ring out.

The sound wasn't loud, yet it was clear enough for everyone to hear.

Cheng Guang bowed deeply before Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan.
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As Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan, watched this scene, he felt tears welling up in his eyes.

He truly felt that with age, his emotions had grown more fragile, and just witnessing his grandson getting married in front of him stirred many feelings.

"The bride and groom bow to each other."

Cheng Guang turned his head, looking towards Qin Yanqiu.

He couldn't quite see Qin Yanqiu's stunning face beneath the red silk brocade; he wasn't sure what expression she bore, yet he could tell that she was unusually nervous.

The Silvermoon Battle Armor she wore didn't seem to provide her with the slightest sense of security.

But even though she was extremely nervous, Qin Yanqiu didn't hesitate much at the command. She bent slightly forward, her movements graceful, as she politely bowed to Cheng Guang.

Cheng Guang returned the bow in kind.

After the ceremony was completed,

Li Baxun smiled and declared, "The ceremony is complete; escort the couple to the bridal chamber."

Just then, thunderous applause like the rumble of thunder erupted from the courtyard.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Cheng Guang led Qin Yanqiu towards the bridal chamber, which was in fact just his bedroom from the day before. After Qing Luan's arrangement and decorated with red lanterns and curtains, it took on a more festive atmosphere.