When the next year arrived, after the scorching summer had passed and the leaves began to turn yellow, the envoy of Heavenly Dragon again visited Da Qing.
But unlike the last time, this time they came to escort their Empress.
Long Xiao accompanied them once again.
The Emperor of Heavenly Dragon's second visit to Da Qing, openly showed the world his deep affection for the Empress.
On this day, Emperor Longqing and the Empress Dowager personally accompanied Gu Shengyin's entourage to the city gates.
At the city gates, Gu Shengyin, donned in a bright red ceremonial dress, was helped down from the carriage by a maid and solemnly kowtowed three times to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Longqing.
The Empress Dowager, suppressing her impending tears, smiled as she helped her up.
Emperor Longqing's eyes also reddened—he had raised this sister like a daughter, how could he bear to part with her at this moment?
Moreover, in his heart, Bao Chan was marrying for the sake of Da Qing.
