Royal family weddings were always accompanied by intricate rituals and numerous formalities. The wedding of the Emperor was, unsurprisingly, even more grand.0

Tsukiha Yaiba, as the prospective empress, arrived at the Yamato Palace, the royal residence, a day early to participate in the rehearsal. Yamato Palace served as the sleeping quarters of the royal family. By tradition, entry was strictly prohibited for anyone outside the royal lineage. 0

However, Emperor Akihito, to demonstrate his connection with the people, announced that the Yamato Palace would be opened to the public the day before the wedding. In addition to the core members of the Tsukiha Family and the other nine major financial conglomerates, access was granted to dozens of carefully selected media outlets.0

Li Xiaofei, as Tsukiha Yaiba's personal bodyguard, was naturally permitted entry into the Yamato Palace. The proceedings were both tedious and dull. Li Xiaofei stood quietly to the side,...0