Chapter 219: Queen's Ceremony
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory quickly selected a date, and just half a month later it was an auspicious day.
As soon as the news that Nian Shilan was about to be crowned queen came out, the entire harem became busy. This was indeed a huge event.
"Sister, congratulations! We will be relying on you more in the future."
On this day, Zhen Huan came to the Yikun Palace with carefully selected gifts. She had moved out of the Yikun Palace since the news of Nian Shilan's coronation came out. She tried her best to avoid being talked about in these matters.
"You, Guan will laugh at me."
Originally, Nian Shilan was going to tell Zhen Huan the good news that the emperor was going to promote her, but then she thought, it would be better to wait until the dust settled before telling her. What if some unexpected changes happened? Wouldn't that mean she would be too happy for nothing?
"Sister, we will definitely get better and better in the future."
"Yeah, it's getting better."
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Soon, the day of the queen's coronation ceremony was approaching, and before that, the queen's court dress was completed on time.
Songzhi helped Nian Shilan carefully put on the queen's clothes, and the smile on her face never faded.
"Your Highness is especially beautiful today. I've always thought red suited you best, and now I see you are truly regal."
"You're becoming more and more talkative. You've been hanging out with Liu Zhudai so often that you've even picked up some of her tone of voice. Why don't you imitate her and find a man you like? I'll be the one to arrange a marriage for you two."
A few days ago, the wedding of Liu Zhu and Wei Lin was successfully concluded under the arrangement of Zhen Huan. She saw it and felt anxious for Song Zhi. This girl was becoming less and less concerned about her own affairs.
"Your Highness, I have already said that I will never leave your side. Your Highness, please do not think of throwing me away."
"You really make me worried."
Nian Shilan was just worried about her, and she would of course be happy if she insisted on staying by his side.
She sat in front of the dressing mirror, looking at herself in the mirror, feeling a little dazed for a moment.
In her new life, she originally thought that as long as she could protect her family, she did not expect that by chance, she now has a good sister like Zhen Huan and has become the queen.
No matter what the reason was for the emperor to choose her as the queen, it is better now, and she can better protect the people she wants to protect.
"My Lady, the time has come."
Zhou Ninghai walked in and gently reminded Nian Shilan.
"Let's go."
At this time, everything outside was ready, and all the civil and military officials in the court knelt down and bowed in ceremony.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, Long live the Emperor, Long live the Empress."
The emperor held Nian Shilan's hand and walked to the highest point step by step.
After turning around and looking at the scene in front of her, Nian Shilan's heart was finally stirred. In this life, she finally protected her family, and she would definitely do so in the future.
Oh, no, she can no longer be called Nian Shilan. When the emperor was preparing to make her the queen, he took into consideration that she was from the Bordered Yellow Banner of the Han Army and specially gave her the name Fei Mo. Now she should be called Fei Mo. Nian Shilan.
Even Yixiu, who was in the cold palace, knew something about the lively scene in the palace. This was news specially passed on by Concubine Qi. She just wanted to let the person who once wanted to kill her and her son see that the thing she had tried so hard to protect was now obtained by the person she hated the most. I wonder what Yixiu felt in her heart.
Yixiu listened to the sound of the cannons outside that continued for a long time, and angrily smashed everything that could be smashed in the house, but it still could not change the fate that she would die here for the rest of her life.
"Nian Shilan, I have finally lost to you in this life!"
"Your Majesty, I hope I never have to meet you again in my next life!"
Yixiu pulled off the strip of cloth on the bed curtain and looked at it quietly for a while. She didn't know what she thought of, and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Her life seemed like a joke. The man she truly loved now avoided her like the plague, and her so-called family always regarded her as a tool. All the power she had calculated to gain was in vain. In the end, she had nothing.
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"ah!!"
The little palace maid who came to the cold palace to deliver meals at fixed times screamed in fear when she saw this scene, and then immediately ran out to look for someone.
"My lady, news has come from the cold palace. That person has passed away."
After the ceremony of crowning the queen, the emperor specially arranged a family banquet and asked all the concubines to stay and attend. At this time, Zhen Huan had just sat down when she saw Xiao Yunzi coming over and whispering something in Jinxi's ear. Then Jinxi whispered the news in her ear. Zhen Huan frowned slightly.
"Don't let anyone disturb the Emperor and the Empress. Today is a festive day. Don't let these things affect your mood."
"yes."
Jin Xi then immediately retreated quietly and found Zhou Ninghai to explain Zhen Huan's intentions.
The others knew nothing about this matter, and everyone's faces showed unprecedented ease.
"Please, Concubine Xi, Concubine Duan, Concubine Jing, Concubine Hui, and Concubine An, receive the order."
Several people were sitting there enjoying the food peacefully. When they heard Su Peisheng's words, they looked at each other in surprise, then immediately stood up, walked to the middle and knelt down.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I, the heir of the Imperial Mandate, carry on the great plan, and bestow upon you the bestowal of imperial grace, bestowing upon you the bestowal of congratulations. I confer upon Concubine Xi the title of Imperial Noble Concubine, and grant her the authority to assist in the management of the six palaces. Concubine Jing will be promoted to Noble Concubine Jing, Concubine Duan will be promoted to Noble Concubine Duan, Concubine Hui will be promoted to Concubine Hui, and Concubine An will be promoted to Concubine An. The remaining concubines will be promoted in order of seniority and virtue, with the specific titles to be determined by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I decree this!"
"I thank the emperor for his grace."
Among so many people, Concubine Jing was the most surprised by this matter. She knew that it was already difficult for her to live in this palace without any children, but she did not expect that she could be promoted now. Of course, she also knew very well in her heart that all this must be the grace that the Queen had prayed for her.
As for Concubine Qi, although she was the only one among the original concubines who was not promoted, she had no complaints at all. Moreover, this result was also clearly stated by her classmate Shilan. She had seen it clearly when she was persecuted by Yixiu. Now, she and her son only wanted to spend the rest of their lives in peace. What's more, she also saw clearly that the emperor was obviously focusing on the Fourth Prince, so she had to make it clear to everyone that she and her son had no intention of serving in the court.
Zhen Huan was even more surprised by this. Just two days ago, after learning that the Emperor had already drafted the imperial edict, Nian Shilan immediately told Zhen Huan about it. Zhen Huan still remembers what Nian Shilan said to her at that time: "Sister Huan, don't thank me too much. I specially asked for this grace. Do you know why? Hahaha, I just don't want you to get too comfortable. As a good sister, how can you leave me alone and be free and easy? Don't even think about it."
Thinking of the sly smile on Nian Shilan's face at that time, Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly.
Why is Sister Hua becoming more and more lively now?
On the second day, when the concubines from the six palaces came to pay their respects to Nian Shilan, the news of the conferment of titles on the six palaces had already been known to the entire court.
"Speaking of which, we sisters should all thank the Queen for her grace. We couldn't have imagined that we could live such a comfortable life now."
Xinpin, who is now a concubine, said this from the bottom of her heart. She never dared to hope that she could not only save her life in various calculations, but also be able to see her children every day. Now her status has been promoted. These are really gifts from Nian Shilan.
"Well, we sisters are a family. If we work together in the future, we will definitely live comfortably."
When Nian Shilan became the queen, she never thought of making things difficult for the concubines, let alone deliberately making things difficult for the concubines favored by the emperor. As a result, the harem became much more harmonious, and everyone became less calculating and more sincere.
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