Chapter 1574 The Little Princess's Happiness (Part 1)

The Luo residence was decorated with lanterns and colored streamers, every building wrapped in red cloth, a scene of festivity.

Grand Elder Luo Qingchen stood at the entrance of the main hall, clad in a gold-threaded robe, his face full of smiles.

“Jiang Fangyou, head of the Jiang family, presents thirty eighth-level sacred beasts to congratulate the Zhang family on welcoming the little princess!”

“Mu Tingzhen, head of the Mu family, congratulates the Zhang-Luo union, presenting three cases of millennium herbs and ten true spirit pipa trees!”

“Shui Wantian, head of the Shui family, offers advance congratulations on Patriarch Zhang Xuan’s wedding, presenting three thousand water spirit crystals, five thousand North Sea silver diamonds, and two hundred seven-star dragon eyes…”

…

Shouts rang out from outside as one after another, the continent’s most formidable figures entered with smiling faces.

These people, who normally could shake the nine provinces with a stomp of their feet, now came bearing heavy gifts, not daring the slightest negligence.

“It seems the whole continent knows about Teacher Zhang’s affairs in the Empire Alliance a few days ago. This is just the betrothal procession, and so many gifts have been sent. When the actual wedding comes, I’m afraid even queuing up won’t get you in…”

Watching the bustling scene in the hall, an elder in charge of reception outside couldn’t help but sigh.

Although the Luo family was not weak in status on the continent, gathering so many people in such a short time and having so many magnates come personally to offer congratulations was beyond them.

Even the Zhang family could not have accomplished it.

But this Zhang Xuan, upon succeeding as patriarch, had done it. This was only the betrothal; once the wedding came, it would surely be even more magnificent, and even the Master Teacher Hall might come to congratulate.

The only explanation for this situation was that news of the Master Teacher Hall’s failed arrest attempt a few days ago had spread across the entire continent.

The Master Teacher Hall had stood for tens of thousands of years. When it ordered someone’s arrest, no matter how strong the target, they could hardly escape. But Zhang Xuan had changed history. Not only had he made the future hall master of the War Teacher Hall, the Poison Hall master, the Ice Field Palace master… and others his students, but he himself was the hall master of the Saint Child Hall and the senior brother of Yang Xuan, Teacher Yang…

This overturned everyone’s imagination.

With so many identities combined, if the various forces still didn’t know how to act, they would truly be fools!

The Zhang family understood this and, without any hesitation, had him succeed as patriarch as quickly as possible and announced it to the world. Thus, everyone knew it was only a matter of time before the Zhang family grew stronger. Who would dare not come to offer congratulations?

Not to mention such a major event as the betrothal; even if this Zhang family patriarch caught a cold, a houseful of family heads and sect leaders would probably come bearing medicines and treasures.

“Indeed, the Luo family hasn’t seen such glory in many years!”

Another elder beside him nodded in agreement.

When the Luo family’s little princess refined the Still Void Pearl, her might shook the world, but only a few families came then. Now, almost all the top figures of the continent had come, so it was no wonder they were moved.

“Earlier, the little genius had no news, and I felt wronged for the little princess. Who would have thought that when he appeared, it would be earth-shattering, as astonishing as when he was born!”

“Yes, when he was born, he was an innate sage, and even Confucius’s statue rose into the air. The Master Teacher Hall sent people to investigate, already knowing he was extraordinary. Now, it’s truly breathtaking!”

“A genius is always a genius. The key is that the little princess also loves him. This way, it’s a perfect ending…”

All the elders’ faces were filled with joy.

No matter how much glory it brought the Luo family, if the little princess didn’t like it, it would be a disaster for them. Now, everyone was happy, which was what everyone wanted to see.

Outside was lively, but deep in the courtyard, in a garden full of flowers, a girl sat quietly before a mirror, carefully making herself up.

"Miss, it's really lively outside. I hear many important people have come!"

A maidservant, standing behind her, smiled as she helped comb her hair.

"You've said it three times already. I know..."

The girl smiled and shook her head.

"Before, I never understood how someone as remarkable as you could like the dean of the First Empire Master Academy. Now I know our future master is truly formidable! Without saying a word, he got so many people to come and congratulate... Such power, aside from the Master Hall, I can't think of anyone else!"

The maidservant stood there, her eyes shining with admiration.

"The Master Hall doesn't have a real hall master now. Even they couldn't gather so many people to congratulate in such a short time!" laughed another maidservant nearby.

"Yes, miss is truly blessed..."

The two maidservants chattered their congratulations.

The little princess, sitting before the mirror, looked at her flawless reflection and smiled, full of happiness.

"By the way... did you inquire about the matter I asked? Master Zhang... when he arrived yesterday, did he say anything?" Suddenly remembering something, the little princess looked over nervously.

"Well..." The maidservant hesitated, about to speak, when footsteps sounded outside and a hearty laugh rang out: "Don't ask them. I've already inquired for you!"

"Young master!"

Seeing him, the maidservants quickly bowed.

"Mm."

Luo Xuanqing waved his hand, looked at his sister, and laughed heartily: "I saw that lad yesterday. When he heard about you, he was so excited he insisted on coming. If I hadn't held him back, he would have rushed over!"

"He... was terribly excited?"

The little princess blushed: "Brother, don't tease me! Are you sure you made it clear it was me?"

"Isn't that obvious? He's coming for the wedding, of course he knows who you are. No need to worry..." Luo Xuanqing shook his head, looking speechless.

"That's good... I was just thinking, when I first met him, I was disguised..." The little princess smiled awkwardly: "I was afraid he wouldn't recognize me when he saw my real face..."

"Miss, rest assured. I've seen your disguised face too. Now you're ten times more beautiful. When the young master sees you, he'll be utterly captivated..."

A maidservant laughed.

"Yes, miss. If you meet him looking like this, he'll fall in love without a word..."

Another maidservant covered her mouth.

"You two are such flatterers." Hearing their words, the little princess smiled softly and looked up at Luo Xuanqing: "Brother, where is he now..."

"He has some matters to attend to. Don't worry, he'll be back soon. You should prepare too. You don't want him to see you looking so worried, do you?"

Luo Xuanqing smiled.

"Mm!" The little princess nodded, happiness welling up in her heart.

Having carried a betrothal since childhood, she had thought she could only live helplessly. She never dreamed she would find someone she loved and end up together.

It seemed heaven had truly been kind to her.