Chapter 13 Preparing to Enter the Imperial Palace

Bleeding an animal was something Lin Mengya could do easily. She asked Long Tianyu for a small knife, and expertly drew a drop of blood from the bird and let it fall onto the bed. That was how their wedding night ended.

She fell asleep as soon as she got into bed, but Long Tianyu sat cross-legged on a couch opposite her for several hours.

To both of their surprise, a servant knocked on the door just before dawn.

"Respects to Prince Yu and Princess. It's time. Please get up."

Lin Mengya opened her bleary eyes. Last night, she had barely been able to get out of her bridal dress. Half awake, she heard Long Tianyu's low voice.

"Serve the princess and let her get up. I will take care of myself."

"Yes Your Highness."

The servants in the mansion were all respectful and courteous to Long Tianyu. Lin Mengya had never been treated like this. She had to let the servant girls help her dress.

In the reading room, Long Tianyu put on his daily cloth