Chapter 132
The convoy was short and deserted, with only a dozen or so people, and the accompanying guards and coachmen were all listless. The carriage did not have the grandeur that a princess of a country should have. The whole team was filled with a gloomy atmosphere, which made people feel extremely depressed.
From a distance, it seemed that this was not the eldest princess's carriage, but a carriage from an ordinary wealthy family. Yin Zijin waited for a long time, looking eagerly.
The eunuch who appeared in front of everyone confirmed Yin Zijin's thoughts.
The eunuch was seen standing in front of everyone, shouting in a shrill voice: "Everyone, please receive the imperial edict..." He was holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand, with a serious expression.
Yin Zijin and others immediately knelt on the ground with their foreheads touching the ground, and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor." There was awe and respect on their faces.
The eunuch continued, "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that the eldest princess is of noble character and has voluntarily moved into Fu'an Temple, where she practices Buddhism and prays for the country and the people. This is hereby announced to the world, so that everyone may know. I decree this!" His voice was clear and loud, and it struck everyone's heart.
Everyone present listened quietly, not daring to make a sound. As the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, everyone shouted again: "Long live the emperor."
As everyone stood up, soon a white and slender hand slowly stretched out, with delicate armor on the slightly raised fingers, revealing nobility and elegance. The hand gently stretched out of the carriage, as if showing the identity and status of its owner to the world.
Immediately afterwards, a maid who was about sixteen or seventeen years old hurried forward, carefully held the hand, and helped her master get out of the car. A woman in her twenties appeared in front of everyone. She had a slim figure and a calm face, giving people a feeling of being thin and delicate. However, her face was a little pale and her expression was a little haggard, as if she had experienced a lot of hardships and difficulties.
When everyone saw this woman, they immediately shouted in unison: "Long live Her Royal Highness the Princess..."
"Everyone, get up!"
Everyone stood up. Yin Zijin only took a glance and felt that the princess in front of him was really not like the princess in his impression. In his impression, the princess was high and mighty, holding great power, and a person of royal branches and jade leaves. However, the princess in front of him had too many traces of time, as if she had been worn down by life and looked very haggard...
The princess seemed to sense a gaze on her and looked at Yin Zijin not far away. The princess walked up to Yin Zijin, took Yin Zijin's hand and said kindly: "Before I got married, I heard from the prince that there was a wonderful person living in Fu'an Temple. Today I finally met her. Let's chat when we have time.
Okay, let’s go in! It’s too cold outside, don’t freeze...”
Everyone bowed and followed the princess towards Fu'an Temple...
Yin Zijin inadvertently smelled a faint fragrance on the princess. The fragrance was normal, but Yin Zijin felt it was a little strange. He tried hard to recall, but still couldn't figure out what was strange. This feeling made him frown and wonder in his heart.
After sending the princess to her residence, everyone bowed and left. Yin Zijin also kowtowed and said respectfully: "Your Highness, you are tired from the long journey. Please take a good shower and rest. If you are bored, Zijin is always here to chat with you and cheer you up." His voice was gentle and kind, making people feel warm and comfortable.
The princess smiled and nodded in agreement. Yin Zijin stood up, bowed to the princess again, and then slowly left the room.
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