Chapter 206.2

Within the blink of an eye fixed, three days had handed, and the imperial decree saved within the Ministry of Rites might not be delayed anymore. The cupboard might nonetheless reject it once more, but it surely had already been rejected as soon as earlier than. Rejecting it once more could be a transparent confrontation with the brand new emperor.

Within the cupboard and even within the court docket, there was no unity of minds. Everybody had their very own ideas and issues. If a household had an acceptable daughter of marriageable age, it might be thought of cheap to object, however why hassle if there was no daughter?

When an individual is doing one thing, there should be corresponding pursuits to make them take nice dangers. Thus far, there was no certainty of profitable, and nobody dared to burn their bridges.

On the sixth day of the second month of the primary 12 months of Jin’an, Emperor Jin’an proclaimed Consort Jin, often known as Su-shi, because the empress and introduced it to the world, inflicting widespread celebration.

As daybreak broke, the Kunning Palace was brightly lit.Fiind up to date novels at novelhall.com

It was nonetheless early within the morning when Yaoniang obtained up and took a shower beneath the service of palace maids, washing her lengthy hair. The palace maids got here and went like flowing water, making a bustling scene.

Immediately was a joyous day for the empress and for the whole Kunning Palace. Everybody wore a cheerful expression, and Yaoniang had been smiling for the reason that starting. She saved smiling till Emperor Jin’an couldn’t assist however look at her and say she seemed just a little foolish.

Nevertheless, she didn’t thoughts. She stopped smiling when he talked about it however instantly began smiling once more.

“Zhen will go away first. You are taking your time.”

“Qie1 sees Your Majesty off.”

In keeping with the foundations, the emperor and empress weren’t allowed to share the identical mattress earlier than the ceremony. The empress needed to observe a three-day fasting and purification interval till the day of her coronation.

However clearly, Emperor Jin’an didn’t care about such guidelines. Since he didn’t point out it, no person had the audacity to remind Yaoniang. Thus, these three days of fasting and purification, which have been presupposed to be noticed, have been ignored by Emperor Jin’an with nice ease.

Emperor Jin’an left, and the Kunning Palace continued to bustle.

It wasn’t till Yaoniang placed on the empress’s ceremonial apparel and totally checked for any errors that the whole lot was thought of full.

“Niangniang, you look really stunning!”

Yaoniang checked out herself within the mirror, carrying the deep blue ceremonial robes adorned with twelve pairs of pheasant motifs and small wheel-shaped patterns in between, with a pink collar, cuffs, pleated skirt, and embroidered golden clouds and dragons. She additionally wore jade equipment, a knee cowl, and a big belt. Her hair was styled in a nine-dragon and four-phoenix crown, with a dragon holding a big pearl within the heart, adorned with emerald covers and hanging pearl ornaments, and adorned with numerous different stunning hair equipment as properly.

As anticipated, the sound of bells and drums ceased, and the music of “Lofty Concord” started to play.

The music reached the Kunning Palace, however the sound was very faint. Nevertheless, at the moment was the coronation ceremony, and all consideration was targeted on the empress. There have been no different sounds in the whole Forbidden Metropolis besides these associated to the empress, so even sitting within the Kunning Palace, one might vaguely hear it.

After “Lofty Concord” ended, “Joyful Concord” and “Evident Concord” adopted.

Yaoniang was supported by Yu Chan, whereas Xiaobao held Erbao and moved apart. The palace maids and eunuchs adopted and stood on the gate of the primary corridor.

Within the courtyard, numerous ceremonial tables and incense tables had been ready, and the six ceremonial officers had already taken their positions.

Within the distance, the sound of the music grew nearer and nearer.

Yaoniang descended the steps of the corridor and simply stood nonetheless when she noticed Emperor Jin’an wearing black court docket robes, adopted by the chief and deputy envoys of the coronation, in addition to a big group of bearers carrying the imperial edict and ceremonial pavilions.

She was each shocked and excited and she or he couldn’t assist taking just a few steps ahead.

The emperor and empress spoke to one another throughout a one-meter distance.

“Your Majesty, why have you ever come?”

In keeping with the same old observe, the envoys must be officers from the Ministry of Rites, and Emperor Jin’an must be seated within the Taihe Corridor, ready for the envoys to report the profitable completion of the ceremony.

“Zhen was questioning whether or not you’ll look good on this ceremonial apparel?”

Yaoniang blushed barely. “Is it handsome?”

“Not dangerous.”

gingercat’s notes:

1Not positive if I discussed it already however this can be a type of self-address generally utilized by the empress, consorts, and concubines within the palace when chatting with the emperor.