Two days had passed since the council's decision on Elder Míngzhì.
The disgraced elder had returned to his duties under strict supervision, while preparations for Grim and Ruxi's wedding ceremony had reached their final stages.
The sacred grove where the ceremony would take place had changed slightly. Ancient stones formed a perfect circle around the clearing, each one carved with symbols representing different aspects of fox spirit culture.
Luminous crystals hung from the surrounding trees. Creating soft light for the evening sun.
Grim stood at the center of the circle, wearing ceremonial robes. The fabric was deep blue silk with silver threading and an ornate collar.
Princess Ruxi approached from the opposite side of the circle, her own robes a brilliant white with gold embroidery.
