The next morning.
Just as the sky began to brighten, thousands of firecrackers were set off in Xiangyun Village.
Although, according to procedure, Shen Ningning's betrothal could only be officially finalized by the Ministry of Rites after her betrothal card was approved by the Imperial Ancestral Hall.
But everyone knew it was a foregone conclusion that she was to be the Crown Princess Consort.
Lately, many commoners from outside had been gathering around Xiangyun Village. Some even dug up a bit of its soil to take home.
Everyone believed that a place like Xiangyun Village and Wolf Mountain, which could produce such a phoenix, must be a blessed land that nurtures extraordinary people.
Since it was a blessed land, every blade of grass, every tree, and even a handful of its soil was said to carry good fortune!
The Black Wolf King had been invited by Xie Suzhi to stay at the Xie Mansion the previous night.
