Chapter 502: Queen is crowned, Yue Shu gives birth to a child

The sun in the capital city in June is scorching, but it is also a happy day that attracts the attention of all people.

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory had chosen this auspicious day early on, saying that the right time, right place, and right people made it the most suitable day to enthrone the empress.

Throughout the capital, from East City to West City, from the inner city to the outer city, every household hung red silk ribbons.

The streets were lined with flowers, and even the most inconspicuous alley entrances were covered with festive red paper.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was bustling with activity.

Su Wan sat in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the bronze mirror, feeling extremely panicked.

"Sister Su, don't be nervous, take a deep breath." Chu Ruohan gently combed her hair. "You have learned all the etiquette you should learn, and you have memorized all the rules of the palace. Just follow the procedures today."

Su Wan bit her lower lip. "Sister Ruohan, I still feel unsure. With so many eyes watching, what if I do something wrong..."

"No." Chu Ruohan inserted an exquisite gold hairpin into her hair and said with a smile, "Look, over the past few months, haven't you learned every bit of etiquette better than the maids in the palace?"

"Besides, the emperor loves you so much, even if there is something wrong, he won't make things difficult for you."

Having said that, Su Wan's palms were still slightly sweaty.

She had never thought that one day she would become the queen above everyone else. This feeling was both glorious and uneasy.

"Come, wear this." Chu Ruohan unfolded a luxurious bright red queen dress. The fabric was the finest Shu brocade, embroidered with golden dragons and phoenixes, sparkling in the sun.

Su Wan stood up and let Chu Ruohan change her clothes.

Wearing the heavy dress, she felt that all this was unreal.

"Okay, put this on." Chu Ruohan carefully held up the phoenix crown. It was specially made in the palace. The nine golden phoenixes were lifelike, and each of their eyes was inlaid with fine rubies, shining brightly.

The phoenix crown felt so heavy on Su Wan's head that her neck felt a bit strained.

"Why is it so heavy?" She couldn't help but frown.

Chu Ruohan laughed, "This is the Queen's phoenix crown, how could it not be heavy? Just bear with it. After today, you don't have to wear it on weekdays."

As he was speaking, Gu Junze's voice came from outside the door: "It's almost time, it's time to set off."

Su Wan took a deep breath and stood up with Chu Ruohan's hand.

"Remember, hold your head high and chest out, and don't be stage-frightened." Chu Ruohan finally reminded, "You are going to be the queen, so you can't lose your momentum."

Su Wan nodded, trying to look calm.

Outside the courtyard gate, a grand wedding procession had already been prepared.

The sedan chair was carried by eight people, with guards in front and behind, flags waving, and gongs and drums beating.

Gu Junze was dressed in formal attire and standing next to the sedan chair. When he saw Su Wan coming out, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

"Today I am sending you off to marry on behalf of my brother. From now on, you will be the mother of the world, respected by all the people."

Gu Junze said in a low and solemn voice, "Remember, no matter when or where, you must remember your identity."

Su Wan bowed and said, "Thank you, brother."

Just as she was about to get into the sedan chair, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind her.

"Madam! Madam!" A maid ran over in a panic, her face filled with anxiety. "Something terrible has happened! The Second Young Lady...she's about to give birth!"

Allen Chu's expression changed. "What? Now?"

"Yes, ma'am! The second young lady was fine just now, but suddenly she had a stomachache. Doctor Qian said she was about to give birth and asked us to prepare hot water and clean cloths!"

Chu Ruohan was extremely anxious and almost turned around and left, but after looking at the wedding procession that was already ready, and then at Su Wan, she could only suppress her anxiety.

"Tell Doctor Qian and Wang Zhaodi to take good care of the second young lady. I... I will be back after the ceremony." She said through gritted teeth.

Seeing this, Su Wan hurriedly said, "Sister Ruohan, why don't you go back and take care of Yueshu first? I'll be here..."

"No!" Chu Ruohan interrupted her firmly, "Today is your big day, how can I be absent? Yue Shu has a doctor to take care of her, she will be fine."

The emperor handed Su Wan over to her, and there must be no mistakes.

Having said that, she couldn't hide the worry in her eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Junze said in a deep voice: "Time waits for no one, let's set off first."

Su Wan finally got on the sedan chair, and the team marched towards the palace in a mighty manner.

In the sedan chair, Su Wan looked through the gap in the curtain at the densely packed people lining the streets. They all stretched their necks, wanting to catch a glimpse of the new queen.

Children rode on adults' shoulders, women stood on tiptoe, and even the roofs were full of people.

"Empress!"

"Long live the Queen!"

The cheers were deafening.

Su Wan's heart beat faster. She clenched her hands and told herself to stay calm.

Zhao Yunci had been waiting for a long time in front of the palace gate. He was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown, looking majestic and handsome.

When he saw the wedding procession, a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

Su Wan got off the sedan chair, and Zhao Yunci personally stepped forward to support her.

"Wan'er, today you are the most beautiful woman in the world." He whispered, his eyes full of pampering.

"Your Majesty..." Su Wan's cheeks flushed slightly as she responded in a low voice.

The ceremony was held grandly in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, with civil and military officials, envoys from various countries, and concubines from the harem all gathered together.

The master of ceremonies read aloud the imperial edict: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees that Su is of noble character, virtuous, and upright. She is hereby canonized as Empress, and will be the model for the nation. This is the will of Heaven, and I decree it!"

Su Wan took over the golden book and golden seal and officially became the queen of Da Qi.

Everyone in the hall knelt and saluted: "Congratulations, Her Majesty! May the Queen live a thousand years!"

The enthronement ceremony was completed, and Su Wan officially became the Queen of Great Chu. Zhao Yunci took her hand and walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony amid the kneeling homage of all the officials.

Chu Ruohan didn't delay any longer and hurried back to the house...

As soon as she got off the carriage, the doorman ran up to her with a look of joy on his face: "Congratulations, madam! The second young lady has given birth!"

"Give birth?" Chu Ruohan was stunned. "So soon?"

She hurried into the house and ran into Chu's mother coming out of the delivery room.

Chu's mother's face was beaming. Seeing her daughter come back, she hurried forward to greet her.

"Ruohan, you're back? Don't worry, Yueshu gave birth. It was very fast, in less than half an hour."

Mother Chu smiled and said, "It's a fat boy, mother and child are safe."

Chu Ruohan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but still a little bit incredulous: "Is it really that fast? I thought it would take a long time like I did before."

She still feels scared when she thinks of the thrilling experience when she gave birth to Gu Qingchen.

"How could there be so many accidents?" Mother Chu patted her hands. "Yue Shu is young and in good health. With Doctor Qian taking care of her, everything will go smoothly."

Chu Ruohan quickly asked: "How is she now? Where is the child?"

"Everything is fine. Doctor Qian said Yueshu didn't lose much blood and will recover after a month or so of good care. The baby is also healthy and cries loudly."

Chu Ruohan finally felt relieved and walked quickly towards the delivery room.

When I opened the door, I saw Ying Qing carefully feeding Chu Yueshu water.

Although Chu Yueshu's face was a little pale, she was still in good spirits, holding a swaddled baby in her arms.