At this moment, Chu Qianli, on horseback, was clad in a fitted outfit.
She lacked the opulent beauty befitting a princess, nor did she possess even a trace of a maiden's charming makeup.
Her face was a pure white, unadorned by cosmetics, yet under the scorching sun, it seemed to glow with a luminous pallor.
Her entire being radiated a halo of sorts.
Despite wearing men's attire, she was so stunningly beautiful that people couldn't tear their eyes away.
Most remarkably, she exuded an innate nobility, subtly hinting at the dignified aura of royalty.
Even when walking alongside Prince Xuan, renowned for his peerless nobility, her presence was a perfect match in temperament.
Her appearance was so dignified and captivating it could topple nations.
Her demeanor was as vast and boundless as the sea.
She didn't resemble a princess; she was more like an empress who could lead soldiers into battle!
They had never encountered a woman so beautiful, yet possessing such formidable presence.
Truly worthy of being their princess!
The Emperor's only bloodline!
This sense of security was something even men couldn't match!
Prince Ling was the most excited and moved among the waiting officials.
Previously, his wife, Princess Ling, had forbidden him from aligning with the Emperor, her primary reason being that the Emperor had no heir, not even a successor.
But now, seeing little Li'er in such a state, he was so touched he felt tears welling up.
Who said women are inferior to men? Their little Li'er, with her peerless and majestic presence, which general could compare?
At this moment, if the Emperor were to suddenly announce his intention to pass the throne to the princess, he felt... well, he thought he could accept it.
After all, their Southern Ming history had seen empresses before.
The happiest thing was that he finally had the most sufficient and convincing reason to stand by the Emperor's side without hesitation!
This time, Lan'er probably wouldn't object anymore, right?
"Greetings, Your Highness the Princess!" Prince Ling immediately stepped forward to pay his respects.
Even the noble Prince Ling showed respect and loyalty to the Princess! How could the others hesitate?
The Prince was paying his respects to the Princess in the same manner he would to the Crown Prince!
Could it be that the next emperor of their Southern Ming would indeed be an Empress?
Everyone's thoughts were varied.
But the required courtesies still had to be observed!
"Greetings, Your Highness the Princess!" Most people followed Prince Ling in bowing to Chu Qianli.
Prince Yu snorted, unmoved.
She was merely a princess! Not the Crown Prince! As a prince himself, he saw no need to bow to a princess.
His second imperial brother was likely making a statement to everyone at this moment!
With Prince Yu remaining still, the officials aligned with him naturally were unwilling to make any rash moves.
They merely inclined their bodies slightly: "Greetings, Princess."
They even omitted the word "Your Highness"!
There were also some neutral parties, who, while paying their respects, were observing.
They had no idea what kind of person this princess, who had appeared out of nowhere, truly was.
It was still too early to pick a side.
Lan Fan, sitting inside the carriage, was unwilling to even glance at her, let alone pay his respects.
"Princess, since everything is ready, let us depart."
Prince Yu did not miss the carriage that had come out with Feng Yexuan.
Inside the carriage, there was clearly another person.
It looked like a woman!
Heh! The princess's fiancé, traveling with a woman, this was truly interesting.
Don't think that just because a so-called princess has inexplicably appeared, she can lord over him.
When they reach Baijing Village, he would ensure this princess never returns!