"Hua... Hua Wanqing! What are you up to?"

Hua De was stunned by Xiang Wan's actions and almost let slip what was going on.

At such an important moment, I wonder how much pressure she was under to manage to get this done?

The dissatisfied courtiers are still standing there!

Why cause trouble at this time? Isn't it just deliberately trying to upset her?

"Aunt, before coming here, I consulted with the ancestors of the Hua family and appealed to Heaven, and they had no objections. As for the common people, we can discuss that after the ceremony; they will surely agree then." Xiang Wan turned around, placing one hand on her chest, and said, "Esteemed guests, my mother appeared to me in a dream yesterday, instructing me not to let my brother-in-law suffer any injustice. I hastily prepared this ceremonial robe overnight, so please don't scrutinize the details. I, Your Highness, have been entrusted with this important mission in a time of crisis, and I dare not miss the auspicious time. Otherwise, my mother said she would invite everyone for tea, and perhaps have a chat about life, and select a few loyal ministers and generals to serve in the underworld. She said it's all for the sake of the Hua Kingdom, and going down there to bring well-being to the people is also a meritorious deed."

The crowd's expressions immediately turned sour, but they dared not utter a word in rebuttal.

Everyone knows what's going on, but she's the old king's own daughter. She said that if she dreams that the old king wants someone to go, that person has to go. Is there any way to stop her?

Even if they know that Hua Wanqing is playing tricks and using their usual methods to deceive the people, can they refute her?

If they dared to refute it, the entire court's standing in the hearts of the people would collapse, and they would be the sinners of the Flower Kingdom.

Once a serious accusation is leveled, no one can escape it.

You have to endure it whether you want to or not!

I'm afraid the old king will come back and invite them over for tea!

Looking at Wan's serious and heavy face now, I really wanted to tear it off and stomp on it.

How come they didn't realize that the usually composed and self-possessed Second Princess was actually such a person!

It's a good thing she didn't become the ruler, otherwise...

Thinking about it this way, they missed their missing king even more; at least he was still normal.

All the ministers lowered their heads and remained silent, which meant there were no objections.

Hua De breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart was in his throat again.

Without being the ruler of the country and free from the scrutiny and constraints of the masses, who knows what kind of trouble her eldest niece might cause.

Her heart always seemed to be beating faster than usual.

The master of ceremonies promptly announced, "The ceremony for the investiture of the empress begins! Please enter the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices!"

Xiang Wan traced a line with her finger across Lin Wushuang's palm. The latter trembled, stared at Xiang Wan for a long time, lowered his eyes, turned his head, and walked up the steps with her.

The white jade steps are surrounded by pillars of equal size and spacing, so even the slightest footsteps are amplified infinitely.

The prepared incense altar, tea and snacks for the sacrifice, and the head of the animal had already been placed in the middle of the Temple of Heaven.

Xiang Wan pulled Lin Wushuang down to kneel on the prayer mat, each holding three incense sticks, and kowtowed in front of them.

The first time I kowtowed.

"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"

Xiang Wan muttered to herself.

Lin Wushuang was startled and almost dropped the incense in her hand.

"Bowing to Heaven and Earth a second time!"

Lin Wushuang frowned deeply, glancing sideways at Xiang Wan with a chillingly cold look in her eyes.

"Bowing to Heaven and Earth three times!"

"Hua... what's wrong with you, you surnamed Hua?" Lin Wushuang practically spat out those words through gritted teeth, but amplified by the surrounding stone pillars, they sounded like, "What wind, what wind, what wind~~"

"We are husband and wife, through life and death, inseparable and unwavering. We will watch over and support each other, grow old together, and never betray each other! May the winds from all directions help our flower kingdom expand its territory, unstoppable and with smooth sailing!"

Xiang Wan spoke the first two sentences very softly, so softly that only Lin Wushuang could hear them. The last sentence, however, was a proclamation to the assembled officials, as clear as heavenly music, and resounded throughout the halls.

Lin Wushuang never expected that the person who was heartbroken for her yesterday would appear before him today in a completely different guise, protecting him.

He never dared to hope for true love, even though he had already fallen for her. Yet, in this very setting, he was promised a lifetime together!

Lin Wushuang's eyes gradually became sharp and bright.

Hua Xiangwan, you were the one who made that promise first. If you ever dare to betray me, may the whole world be buried with you!

During sacrificial rites, only the king and queen were allowed to enter the Temple of Heaven.

After bowing, the prayer is recited.

This was originally the king's business, but Xiang Wan came to temporarily take over, and some parts of the prayer needed to be modified.

Hua De was afraid that Xiang Wan would cause trouble, so she personally delivered it to her.

A thin piece of paper, but with a lot written on it.

Xiang Wan glanced at it and immediately started talking.

"May Heaven bless our Flower Kingdom! Heaven has bestowed a great responsibility upon its ruler, who must endure hardship to temper his will. Heaven has chosen Lin Wushuang as its Empress, and the world will surely usher in a golden age. With united will, the people will live in peace and prosperity. Heaven has shown us such a blessed day, surely it is pleased with what you have done today. Flower Kingdom, may it last for a thousand generations, may it endure forever!"

"May it last for a thousand generations, and be passed down through ten thousand generations!"

Everyone bowed their heads and knelt in worship, their voices resounding in all directions.

Xiang Wan stole a glance at Lin Wushuang and saw that he was calm and unmoved. She couldn't help but feel playful, so she leaned over and quickly kissed him on the cheek.

Seeing that his expression changed, Xiang Wan solemnly told everyone to stand up and, on behalf of Tian, ​​put the phoenix crown on Lin Wushuang's head.

Lin Wu's eyes were practically spitting fire.

In everyone's eyes, he was just angry about Hua Wanqing replacing the king as empress, and they couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

This was the simplest ever ceremony for the investiture of a queen in the history of the Flower Kingdom. Anyone who talks about this ceremony in the future will feel sorry for her.

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