Finally, the wedding day has arrived. The entire royal city is immersed in a festive atmosphere, with bustling crowds, fluttering banners, and lively drum music.
Li Chung-Shen and Li Changyu, the two princes, each find themselves in grand welcoming processions, arriving at the Royal Residence from two different directions simultaneously.
In the team, the sound of gongs and drums shook the sky, and the colorful silk was extremely magnificent. The two grooms each rode tall horses, dressed in luxurious silk clothing, showing a kingly demeanor. In Li Chung-Shen's team, the warriors wore armor and carried long spears, exuding a majestic aura; while in Li Changyu's team, civil officials in vermilion robes held folding fans, displaying a refined scholarly demeanor.
Two completely different airs formed a sharp contrast in front of the royal family, as if subtly hinting at the competition and confrontation between the two princes.
All eyes were focused on two magnificent sedan chairs. The chairs were embroidered with golden phoenixes, inlaid with pearls and gemstones, shining with dazzling light.
However, when everyone noticed that there were two brides standing in front of the two sedan chairs, both dressed in bright red wedding gowns and wearing red headscarves, the whole scene fell into a stunned and silent state.
"How can there be two brides?" someone murmured softly, and the crowd's eyes were filled with confusion and curiosity.
At the moment when the two brides were about to step onto the bridal sedan, Li Chung-Shen suddenly shouted loudly, "Stop, two brides! The royal family only has one legitimate eldest daughter, how could there be two brides? I demand to unveil the headscarves!"
This sudden voice made the whole scene instantly tense. The surrounding crowd began to whisper, and the atmosphere became even more nervous.
The matchmaker beside him hurriedly stepped forward to advise, "Third Prince, this is not in accordance with etiquette. It is a great disrespect to lift the bride's veil at the wedding."
Li Chung-Shen's gaze was firm and unwavering, "I don't care about etiquette! I only want Wang Shimeng!"
Li Changyu also took a step forward, looking calm: "Third brother, this situation is indeed unusual, but we cannot lose our composure in front of so many people. Let us proceed with the ceremony first, and then slowly investigate."
The gazes of the crowd shifted back and forth between the two princes and the two brides, creating a tense atmosphere almost palpable enough to hear the sound of heartbeats. The royal family's servants looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
At this moment, a bride slowly raised her hand, as if about to unveil her veil. Everyone's breath seemed to freeze at this moment.
However, just as her hand was about to touch the veil, another bride suddenly spoke softly, "Wait a moment."
All eyes instantly turned to her. Her voice was low and firm: "At this important moment, we should adhere to tradition and respect the ceremony. No matter who we are, we are all daughters of the royal family. I kindly ask the two Your Highnesses to follow tradition and respect the wedding proceedings."
Her words slightly eased the tension in the room. Li Chung-Shen and Li Changyu exchanged a glance, and ultimately silently stepped back.
Li Chung-Shen's eyes flashed with determination, and he gently exchanged a glance with Fang Tian beside him.
Fang Tian understood, and the two of them skillfully weaved through the crowd, approaching the bridal sedan. The surrounding noise and the sound of gongs and drums seemed to fade away at this moment. Their movements were extremely cautious, afraid of disturbing the two brides.
Li Chung-Shen stood in front of a bride, took a deep breath, and then quickly and decisively lifted the red headscarf.
At the same time, Fang Tian also made the same move on the other side. The brides in front of the sedan seemed to have no idea this was going to happen. They looked up in shock, revealing their faces.
At that moment, the whole scene seemed to freeze. Everyone's gaze focused on those two faces - they looked exactly the same, whether it was their facial features or expressions, like looking in a mirror.
The astonishing resemblance shocked everyone present, even causing a few seconds of silence.
"This... this can't be possible!" Someone finally broke the silence, their voice filled with disbelief.
Li Chung-Shen and Fang Tian also looked surprised, they didn't expect this kind of result. A hint of complex emotions flashed in Li Chung-Shen's eyes, and he wasn't sure whether he should feel surprised or confused.
The scene suddenly descended into chaos, with the crowd murmuring and reacting with astonishment, speculation, and hushed discussions. The unexpected revelation had turned the previously festive wedding atmosphere unusually tense.
The royal family's attendants hurried forward to restore order, but they too were left speechless by the scene before them. The elders of the royal family looked at each other, unsure of how to respond to this sudden turn of events.
Li Changyu's face also became serious. He stepped forward, trying to calm the sudden waves: "Everyone quiet down! There must be a reason for this. We should handle it calmly."
Li Chung-Shen went directly to one of the brides and gazed into her eyes: "Who are you? Why are there two brides who look exactly the same?"
The bride took a deep breath, her eyes revealing a hint of determination: "I am Wang Shimeng." Her voice was firm and clear, spreading throughout the entire courtyard.
Li Chung-Shen's gaze turned to another bride, who also lifted her head with an unmistakable determination in her eyes: "I am also Wang Shimeng."
This scene left everyone present feeling confused and astonished. Two women who looked exactly alike both claimed to be Wang Shimeng, making the already complicated situation even more bewildering.
Li Chung-Shen and Li Changyu exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of uncertainty in their eyes. This situation clearly caught them off guard. Li Chung-Shen furrowed his brow and turned to look at the elder of the royal family, seemingly seeking an explanation.
Royal family's elders also looked at each other, equally puzzled. This situation has never occurred in the history of the royal family.
Li Changyu took a deep breath, and his voice sounded particularly loud in the tense atmosphere: "In that case, let's choose for ourselves. The two of us brothers will each choose the one in our hearts, Wang Shimeng."
When these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the scene became even more tense. All eyes were focused on Li Chung-Shen and Li Changyu, waiting for their decision.
Li Chung-Shen walked up to one of the brides, gazing into her eyes as if searching for something. The bride's eyes revealed a hint of nervousness, but also determination.
After a moment of silence, Li Chung-Shen finally spoke: "I choose her."
With Li Chung-Shen's choice, everyone's gaze turned to Li Changyu. Li Changyu walked over to the other bride, his eyes also filled with inquiry. The bride looked back at him calmly, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Li Changyu fell silent for a moment, and finally made his choice: "Then, I choose her."
At this moment, the entire courtyard fell silent once again. The two grooms each chose their own Wang Shimeng, but what this ultimately meant, no one could be sure.
With the choice of the two grooms, the wedding continued. But in the hearts of everyone present, there remained an unsolved mystery: which groom had truly chosen Wang Shimeng.
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