On the fifth day of the lunar new year, commonly known as “Po Wu,” many taboos are lifted, allowing people to travel freely. Qin Yi and Lin Fang bid farewell to the Lin family and returned to the other world, telling outsiders they were going on a trip.
Three days before the wedding, the sixth daughter of the Lin family woke up. Prince Yi personally came to visit, bringing great joy to the Lin household, especially the servants, who all held their heads high with pride.
Prince Yi had solemnly pledged to marry the sixth daughter of the Lin family, but before the wedding, he disappeared without a trace. Rumors spread that his engagement to the Lin family was merely a gesture to protect the sixth daughter’s reputation after they had gone missing together for months. Now that he had vanished, people speculated he had abandoned her.
Only the eldest son and his wife, along with Lin Wu, knew Qi Biao’s whereabouts. The elderly couple, the Tongs, understood the situation and were deeply moved, realizing Qi Biao truly cared for their daughter Fang’er, which was why he had returned to the other world.
The joy of their daughter waking up was immeasurable for Li Cuimei and Lin Dalang. When Lin Fang mentioned she could freely travel between the two worlds, the couple wept with happiness, overwhelmed by emotion. Their daughter had endured great hardship but was now blessed with double the love and care she deserved.
Their beloved daughter was marrying the only prince in the realm. Though the prince had grown up under their watch and shared a deep bond with the family, his status was undeniably noble. To avoid gossip about insufficient dowry, Li Cuimei and her husband gave Lin Fang nearly half their wealth.
“Mother, this isn’t necessary. I already have plenty of my own savings,” Lin Fang said, startled by the lengthy dowry list.
Lin Dalang insisted, “Keep it. Your mother and I still feel it’s not enough.”
Lin Wu added, “Exactly, little sister. Take it. I have more for you—your shares in our business. Without you, my clay sculptures would have been copied long ago. We wouldn’t have this exclusive success today.”
Sima Rusu handed Lin Fang another list, detailing their joint ventures and additional gifts. Lin Fang declined, but Sima Rusu insisted, tucking it into a box held by Liu Ma.
“Fang’er, is there anything else you need?” Qi Biao’s voice interrupted.
Lin Wu hurried to block him. “Yi Ge—no, Prince Yi, it’s tradition for the bride and groom not to meet for a month before the wedding. Tomorrow’s the big day—why are you here now?”
Lin Wu struggled with addressing Qi Biao, who was now his brother-in-law but also a prince seven years his senior. Eventually, he settled on “Prince Yi,” though he sometimes slipped back to “Yi Ge.”
Lin Wen, who followed Qi Biao in, shrugged. “Since when has anyone stopped him from doing what he wants?”
“Exactly,” chimed in Granny Tong and Lin Zhongsi, who entered with a crowd of female relatives bringing small gifts and blessings for the bride.
Qi Biao, unable to enter the room filled with women, dragged Lin Wen away—if he couldn’t see Lin Fang, neither could Lin Wen.
The wedding was held at Prince Yi’s estate, where the couple would reside. Qi Biao had built it near the Lin family so Lin Fang could visit anytime. He cared little for the royal relatives in the capital, ignoring all except his uncle.
On the wedding day, Qi Biao broke tradition by riding to the Lin estate at dawn to feed Lin Fang tangyuan, shocking the wedding party. Later, he returned to prepare for the formal procession.
At the Lin estate, chaos ensued when Qi Biao unexpectedly arrived to escort the bride. As Lin Fang was about to be carried out by Lin Wu, Qi Biao swept in, picked her up, and carried her away himself, leaving everyone stunned.
The wedding proceeded with Lin Fang crossing a fire pot and being led into the hall, where they bowed to heaven and earth, their parents, and each other. With no living parents of his own, Qi Biao honored Lin Dalang and Li Cuimei as his elders, kneeling before them despite his royal status.
After the ceremony, Lin Fang was led to the bridal chamber. When Qi Biao lifted her veil, he was captivated by her beauty. Though he longed to kiss her, he restrained himself, promising to return after greeting guests.
Alone, Lin Fang relaxed, removing her heavy phoenix crown and bathing. When Qi Biao returned, he found her in a red gown, reading by candlelight. Overwhelmed by the domestic scene he’d yearned for, he embraced her tightly.
They shared a meal, exchanged toasts, and completed the final rituals. The wedding planner, relieved to finish the ceremony, hurried out, convinced anyone doubting Qi Biao’s love for his bride was utterly blind.
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