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The tenth day of the third month of the third year of the Tiansheng era.
Imperial edict has arrived!
He'an Hall
Led by Nan Zhiyun, everyone in the palace knelt before the main hall.
Fortunately, he was carrying the imperial edict, but when facing Nan Zhiyun, his attitude changed drastically, and he became humble.
Seeing Nan Zhiyun kneeling on the ground, Xinglai quickly went over to help her up.
"Your Highness, please rise. His Majesty has decreed that you are not required to kneel to receive the imperial edict," Xing Lai said with a cheerful expression. Nan Zhiyun was helped up by Xing Lai. She didn't stand on ceremony; if she could avoid kneeling, so be it.
Seeing Nan Zhiyun stand up, Xing Lai breathed a sigh of relief, then released Nan Zhiyun's hand, took two steps back, and bowed to Nan Zhiyun.
"Your Majesty, shall this servant announce the decree now?" Xinglai asked tentatively.
"Thank you for your trouble, Father-in-law," Nan Zhiyun nodded slightly.
Fortunately, he was gentle, and then slowly opened the imperial edict, saying loudly...
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"
I, the Emperor, believe that virtue and imperial grace must originate from the palace. Your virtuous deeds will be recorded in history, and your exemplary conduct will serve as a model for the nation. I hereby bestow upon you, Consort Nan, daughter of the former Grand General of the Nation and Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Nan Su. You are of noble lineage, blessed with auspicious kinship, and have always been diligent and frugal in your service, demonstrating true filial piety within the imperial household.
"By the grace of Your Majesty, who possesses the virtues of a locust tree and a fertile mother, and the virtue of a pheasant and a phoenix, and the grace of Your Majesty, who exemplifies virtue and prudence, and whose virtuous reputation is well-established, it is fitting that you be granted this prestigious title. Therefore, in accordance with Your Majesty's decree, I hereby bestow upon you the imperial seal and edict, and establish you as Empress. May you reverently obey the Imperial command, safeguard your health, and spread your virtuous influence throughout the land, further upholding your illustrious legacy. May this glorious imperial seal and edict bring you lasting prosperity and happiness. This is hereby proclaimed to the world. So be it!"
"Your Majesty, I accept the decree and thank you for your great favor! Long live the Emperor!" Nan Zhiyun was still somewhat dazed; was she really the Empress now?
Fortunately, the imperial edict was delivered to Nan Zhiyun.
"This servant would like to offer my congratulations to Your Majesty the Empress." Xinglai said with a smile.
No sooner had he finished speaking than the palace servants behind him and throughout the entire palace began to shout, "This servant greets Your Majesty the Empress! Congratulations, Your Majesty the Empress!"
Faced with the palace full of flattery, Nan Zhiyun was not quite used to it, but in order not to lose face, she calmed herself down and said to them, "No need for formalities, all of you, get up. Everyone will be rewarded with three months' worth of silver to celebrate together."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" They were naturally delighted to receive three months' worth of monthly allowance.
"Thank you very much, Eunuch Xing. You may go and buy some wine." After Nan Zhiyun finished speaking, Qianxia, who was next to her, stuffed a bag of silver into Xing Lai's sleeve.
but……
"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. This is all what a servant should do. His Majesty has already bestowed the reward." Xinglai returned all the silver. What a joke! If His Majesty knew that he had accepted silver from Consort Shu, he would probably think he hadn't lived long enough.
Nan Zhiyun didn't insist. As long as the intention was there, that was enough. Besides, she had already become familiar with Xinglai, so it didn't matter whether she gave him anything or not. The formality was over and done with. She wouldn't complain about having too much money.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty said that tomorrow is your birthday banquet and also your coronation ceremony. In fact, His Majesty has been preparing for this for a long time. Tomorrow, he will hold a grand wedding for you and said that Your Majesty will marry from the General's Mansion." The surprises that Xinglai brought were one after another.
"From the General's Mansion?" Nan Zhiyun was also shocked. Yu Jingchen had not told her these things beforehand.
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