Chapter 81: Slaying Four Golden Bodies Alone
Anticipating the Imperial Consort's arrival, the eastern courtyard of the Baosu Marquis Residence had been swept and polished until it looked brand new.
Lin Longyue had taken a shortcut, arriving early to stand at the foot of the steps before the eastern courtyard's main hall.
The clatter of hooves drifted from the distance, starting as a few faint, scattered beats before swiftly swelling into a torrential downpour.
The vanguard cavalry and the honor guard reached the estate gates. Behind them, a jade carriage draped with an ornate canopy slowly rolled into the residence.
The jade carriage drew to a smooth halt before the main hall's steps. County Princess Yunhe lifted the curtain from within, and Imperial Consort Chun slowly stepped out.
Today, she wore a moon-white gown, her hair swept up into an elegant chignon secured by a tasseled hairpin. A thumb-sized pearl crowned the pin, and its tassels—woven from the finest gold thread—dangled beside her temples, swaying gently with every step.
Standing at the foot of the steps, she tipped her head back slightly to glance at the newly hung plaque beneath the eaves of the eastern courtyard's main hall. A faint smile touched her lips.
Lin Longyue was already kneeling on the ground, and behind her, a dense, dark crowd had also dropped to their knees.
"Your subject, Lin Longyue, respectfully welcomes Her Highness the Imperial Consort."