Chapter 400: I Invite You, the Mother-in-law and the Daughter-in-law, to Watch the Ceremony

On the eve of the coronation ceremony.

The streets and alleys of the capital were hung with red lanterns, and the atmosphere in the palace was festive.

Notices were posted on the city gates and streets, and royal guards patrolling the city were moving through the streets.

The people stood in front of the notice and talked about it.

The man standing at the front quickly read the notice and said excitedly, "The Empress's coronation ceremony is a celebration for all the people... The Emperor wants to host a banquet for us, the people, at the Baiwei Restaurant."

"Masters, go back and tell your family not to make a scene during the banquet."

"Oh, the emperor's grace is so great!"

.......

Baiwei Restaurant.

Nangong Yi sat at the dining table with a troubled look on his face.

Just then, the owners of several other restaurants came.

"Brother Nangong, we'll be closed for a day tomorrow. If you need us, just let us know."

"Whether it's manpower, tables and chairs...we have it all."

Nangong Yi heard the sound behind him and quickly stood up.

He said with a delighted look on his face, "Masters, please come to the private room upstairs."

The hosts didn't hesitate and headed straight for the stairs.

The shopkeeper closed the account book and told the clerk, "Hurry up and serve tea to the bosses."

"Okay, boss."

After entering the private room, Nangong Yi said with a smile: "Masters, please take a seat."

"I was just worried about not having enough manpower for tomorrow. Thank you to all the owners for your help."

Several owners said seriously: "We should all contribute to the emperor's coronation ceremony."

The waiter brought the tea and said, "Masters, please have some tea."

Nangong Yi cleared his throat and instructed the waiter, "Go and talk to the kitchen manager to make a few signature dishes."

"Okay, boss." The waiter came downstairs happily.

One of the owners joked, "Brother Nangong, we are not here to steal your cooking skills."

Nangong Yi laughed when he heard this, "This brother is joking."

"I just want to take this opportunity to have a few drinks with the hosts as a token of my gratitude."

......

Inside the palace.

Lord Wu, the Minister of Rites, was running around in the Changsheng Palace, so busy that he was exhausted.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and muttered softly, "After the coronation ceremony is over, I will take three days off and have a good rest."

Oh, I've been so tired lately.

Fortunately, the emperor's demands are not high.

"Master Wu, please come and take a look at this place..."

Lord Wu, who had not yet recovered his breath, was called away by the palace servants again.

Xihe Palace.

In preparation for tomorrow's coronation ceremony, Jiang Ruo specially invited a etiquette nanny to learn court etiquette.

Nanny Qin, the etiquette manager, looked at Jiang Ruo's graceful gait and praised her repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, you don't need to learn this etiquette."

After all, you have the aura of a mother of the world.

Dongxue, holding the tea, echoed, "Empress, please take a rest!"

The coronation ceremony will be held tomorrow, so don't overwork yourself.

Jiang Ruo, who was dressed in palace dress, stopped immediately when she heard this.

She asked seriously, "Do you really not need to learn anymore?"

Nanny Qin nodded with a smile on her face: "The Queen is dignified and elegant. Wherever she stands, she is full of grace and elegance."

Jiang Ruo blinked, feeling a little guilty.

Haha, it seems that I have learned well.

She said seriously, "I can be more relaxed on weekdays, but I must take the Queen's coronation ceremony seriously."

"Since Madam said I don't need to learn anymore, I won't learn anymore."

Actually, I’m still a little tired.

Xiao Chengjin stood outside the palace for a while, looking at this scene, and the smile on his face deepened.

He coughed lightly and slowly walked into Xihe Palace.

Dongxue and Nanny Qin looked at Xiao Chengjin who was walking slowly towards them and quickly bowed and saluted: "Your servants pay their respects to the emperor."

"No need to be so polite." Xiao Chengjin waved his hand.

Xiao Chengjin came to Jiang Ruo's side, held her hands and said softly, "Ruoruo, don't be bound by these cumbersome etiquette."

Jiang Ruo chuckled, "I'll practice in advance."

"By the way, is everything ready at the Changsheng Palace?"

Xiao Chengjin curled his lips and said, "Everything is ready, Ruoru, just rest assured."

"Ruoruo, this coronation and empress-making ceremony is different from previous ones."

"There are some unnecessary steps, and I have ordered the Ministry of Rites to cut them out."

"Also, during the morning court session, I have already informed the ministers that all the women of the official families can watch the ceremony."

It would also let them see how happy Ruoruo and I are.

The most important thing is to listen to the imperial edict abolishing the harem and dispel those inappropriate thoughts.

Jiang Ruo raised an eyebrow, "Isn't this unreasonable?"

A hint of pride flashed in Xiao Chengjin's eyes, "Some rules can be broken."

Since he is the king of a country, he can make decisions on some matters.

Then, he instructed Chief Steward Lin, "Chief Steward Lin, go to the Hall of Eternal Life and assist Lord Wu."

The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works have been very busy recently. After the ceremony of enthroning the empress is over, everyone will be rewarded.

"I obey your command." Manager Lin bowed and turned to leave.

Jiang Ruo said to Nanny Qin, "Nanny Qin, today's etiquette study ends here. You can leave now!"

Nanny Qin quickly bowed and said, "I'll take my leave."

Dongxue brought the tea and whispered, "Empress, have a cup of tea to moisten your throat."

After Jiang Ruo finished her tea, she said jokingly, "Dongxue, after this is over, I'll make the decision for you and marry you off in style."

Dongxue became anxious when she heard this.

She said anxiously: "Master, I don't want to get married yet. I just want to serve you."

Jiang Ruo covered her lips and smiled, "Even if you get married, you can still stay by my side."

Dongxue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She is the Queen's maid-in-law, and no one is allowed to take her place.

"Okay, go get busy!"

"I'll take my leave." Dongxue turned and left with the tray.

Xiao Chengjin said cheerfully, "Ruoruo, starting tomorrow, we'll move to Yongle Palace."

The coronation ceremony... the wedding night, so exciting.

Jiang Ruo understood Xiao Chengjin's little thoughts.

She looked up at the handsome face, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

Thinking about tomorrow's coronation ceremony, Jiang Ruo said, "Let's go to the cold palace and tell them the good news!"

"Okay, that's exactly what I meant."

Jiang Ruo waved to the little phoenix on the roof, "Xiaofeng, take us to the cold palace."

After hearing this, Little Phoenix sighed slightly.

Well, it is my sister's car.

After the little phoenix carried Jiang Ruo and the other person to the cold palace, it let out a few long howls in the air.

When the people in the cold palace heard the cry of the little phoenix, they knew that Jiang Ruo and Xiao Chengjin were showing off.

"Xiao Chengjin, let's go separately to announce the good news." Jiang Ruo raised the corners of her lips slightly.

Xiao Chengjin nodded, "Xiao Feng, put me down!"

The little phoenix landed at the gate of the cold palace where Xiao Junze was.

Several imperial guards guarding the cold palace knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor."

"Everyone, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Several imperial guards stood up.

"Open the door."

"I obey your command." A royal guard swiftly opened the door of the cold palace.

Ji Tao, standing at the gate of the abandoned palace, looked at Xiao Chengjin who walked into the courtyard, and returned to Xiao Junze tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, that person is here, what should we do?"

Xiao Junze, who was sitting at the table, snorted coldly and did not reply.

Ji Tao glanced outside and said calmly, "I'll go out and meet him."

After saying this, he hurried out of the abandoned palace.

Xiao Chengjin stood in the yard, looked around, and sneered.

I can keep my composure...

After walking out of the abandoned palace, Ji Tao was very afraid of Xiao Chengjin and immediately knelt down to pay his respects: "Your servant pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor."

"Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Ji Tao stood up and stood aside.

At this moment, it is better to know the current situation.

If you anger this gentleman, your life will be in danger!

I hope the "Emperor" inside can understand him.

Xiao Junze, who was in the abandoned palace, heard the noise coming from outside and immediately became furious.

He stood up with an angry face, walked out quickly, and kicked Ji Tao who was standing next to him.

"Ouch!" Ji Tao was caught off guard and kicked to the ground.

"You dog slave, who are you calling the emperor?" Xiao Junze shouted sternly.

Ji Tao was shocked and frightened, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation. I..."

"Shut up, you little slave."

"Say what you just said to me again." Xiao Junze glared at Ji Tao.

Upon hearing this, Ji Tao knelt before Xiao Junze and shouted, "Your servant pays homage..."

Xiao Chengjin looked at this scene and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"hehe!"

"Okay, don't make it difficult for a slave."

"Tomorrow is my coronation ceremony. I came here today to 'invite' you to attend the ceremony."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Junze shouted loudly, "I won't go."

"You want to humiliate me? No way."

Xiao Chengjin sneered, "That's not up to you." After saying that, he turned and left.

"Your Majesty is here to see you off."

Xiao Junze watched Xiao Chengjin leave, and was so angry that he was dazed.

After Xiao Chengjin left the cold palace, he slowly walked towards another cold palace.

At this moment, Jiang Ruo was sitting leisurely on the chair brought by the palace maid.

The Empress Dowager and the deposed Queen stood aside with gloomy faces, angry but not daring to speak.

Jiang Ruo coughed lightly and said arrogantly, "Old witch, do you know why I let you live until now?"

"Because I want you to see with your own eyes how my husband ascended the throne in a fair and just manner."

"You, you..." Before the Queen Mother could finish her words, the little phoenix spit out a small ball of fire and sprayed it towards her.

"Ah, help!" The Queen Mother screamed and hurriedly hid behind the deposed Queen.

The little phoenix said angrily: "If you dare to disrespect me, I will punish you."

"Xiaofeng, thank you." Jiang Ruo gently stroked Xiaofenghuang's head, with the corners of her lips slightly raised.

Jiang Ruo caught a glimpse of the dark figure at the door of the cold palace and stood up slowly.

"The coronation ceremony will be held tomorrow. I invite you, the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, to attend the ceremony."

"Okay, okay, we got it." The deposed queen nodded quickly.

Jiang Ruo slowly walked to the Queen Mother's side and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Old witch, you must pay back the 'debt' you owe!"

As the empress dowager listened to the sinister voice, the face of Imperial Noble Consort Xi flashed through her mind.

"W-What are you going to do?"

Jiang Ruo didn't answer and walked away.

The Queen Mother looked at Jiang Ruo's departing back and collapsed on the ground.

This Jiang Ruo wants to poison himself...