Chapter 404: Enthronement and Queen Ceremony
Xihe Palace.
Steward Lin came to the main hall with a smile on his face, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the auspicious time for the coronation ceremony has arrived."
After hearing this, Little Phoenix came close to Jiang Ruo and said, "Sister, please help me tidy up."
Today it is to be named the Guardian Phoenix of the Nation, so it must be more majestic.
Jiang Ruo stood up and adjusted the collar around Little Phoenix's neck. "Xiao Feng, you will amaze everyone here today."
The little phoenix said happily, "That's good."
"I'll go ahead and clear the way."
"Go!" Jiang Ruo nodded slightly.
The little phoenix shook its feathers, spread its wings and flew away.
"Let's go to the Palace of Eternal Life." Xiao Chengjin stood up and extended his right hand. "Ruoruo, let's go!"
Jiang Ruo raised her eyebrows slightly and placed her hand on Xiao Chengjin's right hand.
Xiao Chengjin held Jiang Ruo's hand, and the smile on his face deepened.
The servants knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your servants and servants respectfully bid farewell to the Emperor and the Empress."
Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo, dressed in dragon robes and phoenix robes, walked slowly out of Xihe Palace.
Manager Lin took brisk steps, smiling so much that the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears.
Haha, it’s another day of making a grand appearance with the master.
After Xiao Chengjin helped Jiang Ruo onto the dragon chariot, he sat beside Jiang Ruo.
Chief Steward Lin swung the whisk in his hand and shouted, "Get up, and proceed to the Palace of Eternal Life."
The palace servants lifted the dragon chariot and slowly headed towards the Hall of Eternal Life.
The little phoenix leading the way was afraid that others would not know of its existence, so it let out a long cry every few distance.
Xiao Chengjin looked at the smug little phoenix and couldn't help but chuckle, "Ruoruo, once the little phoenix is named the Protector of the Nation, I can arrange for it to fly everywhere."
When Jiang Ruo heard this, a faint smile appeared on her face.
Xiaofeng, you have completely become a tool.
Hall of Eternal Life.
Lord Wu, the Minister of Rites, stood on the high platform, looking ahead with a solemn expression.
Several officials from the Ministry of Rites stood on one side, each holding an imperial edict.
When Lord Wu saw the little phoenix appear, he immediately straightened his posture.
The dragon sedan chair landed, and Xiao Chengjin was the first to stand up and get off the sedan chair.
Jiang Ruo was wearing a complicated phoenix robe, which restricted her movements.
She slowly stood up and took Xiao Chengjin's outstretched right hand.
Lord Wu looked at the two people who had dismounted from the dragon chariot and shouted, "The auspicious time has arrived. The coronation ceremony and the empress coronation ceremony will begin."
As his words fell, the music began to play...
Ministers and their families: "......"
Will the coronation and empress-crowned ceremony be held at the same time?
Isn’t it unreasonable?
Xiao Chengjin looked at the red carpet in front of him and held Jiang Ruo's hand tightly. "Ruoruo, don't be nervous, I'm here."
Jiang Ruo nodded and looked forward.
The two walked side by side along the red carpet...
The little phoenix held its head high and flew beside Jiang Ruo on her right side.
Haha, such a grand display, I love it...
Manager Lin looked at the two people walking hand in hand, and happily took Dongxue and the others to one side.
Sheng Yunshao held Princess Anran's hand and said excitedly, "Ruoxin, look at how well they match each other."
"Oh, seeing the girl happy, I feel relieved."
Alas, who understands the heart of an old father!
Old Master Nangong was so excited that he couldn't express it in words. He nodded repeatedly and agreed.
Ning Jinghuai turned his head to look at Chu Ruoyan and signaled with his eyes: After the coronation ceremony, we will get married.
Xiao Junze and his companions watched all this with resentment on their faces.
They were surrounded by the Imperial Guards and did not dare to attack.
The secret guards were afraid that they would make noise and disrupt the ceremony, so they tapped their mute points before they came here.
At this moment, Xiao Mocheng used his sleeve to cover the flare in his hand...
Humph, let me show off my power for a while.
The unmarried women present secretly looked at Jiang Ruo, who was wearing a phoenix robe and walking side by side with Xiao Chengjin, their eyes full of envy.
If they had known this, they would have gone to celebrate...
Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo walked slowly to the platform, stopped in front of the dragon throne and turned around.
The little phoenix landed on the roof of the temple, looking proud and arrogant.
Xiao Chengjin looked at the people below and said in a deep voice, "Master Wu, read the imperial edict."
"Your humble servant obeys your command." After bowing, Lord Wu, the Minister of Rites, picked up the first imperial edict and stood aside to read it aloud: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that I have ascended the throne. All the people rejoice and reduce taxes for three years... From this day forward, the reign title will be changed to Fengqi, and this will be the first year of Fengqi. I decree this!"
Before everyone knelt, Lord Wu quickly picked up the edict to confer the title of empress and read it out.
Lord Wu read aloud, "By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor declares that Empress Jiang is virtuous and virtuous, and exemplifies the motherly virtues of the nation. As Empress, she shares my dignity, inherits the ancestral temple, and serves as the mother of the nation. I decree this!"
Except for Sheng Yunshao and his wife, everyone present knelt and kowtowed. Of course, Xiao Junze and his companions were pinned to the ground by the imperial guards.
"Congratulations, His Majesty, and Her Majesty the Queen."
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years of long live the empress."
The loud voice resounded through the sky.
Xiao Chengjin held Jiang Ruo's hand and glanced at everyone, "Stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo turned around and sat down on the dragon throne.
The little phoenix on the roof of the hall was extremely happy because of the reign title "Fengqi".
Haha, this guy still has some conscience.
After waiting for a long time, Little Phoenix became a little anxious.
Don’t I deserve an imperial edict?
At this moment, Xiao Chengjin said to Lord Wu, "Lord Wu, read the other two imperial edicts."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
Lord Wu took the imperial edict, opened it, and read it carefully: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor declares that the phoenix is a sign of good fortune. I hereby appoint the little phoenix as the guardian phoenix of the Dayan Dynasty. I decree this!"
After hearing this, the little phoenix happily flew a few circles over the Hall of Longevity.
After showing off, it flew down in front of the dragon throne and bowed three times solemnly to Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and Sister Empress."
"Don't worry, I will do my best to protect the Dayan Dynasty."
Xiao Chengjin coughed lightly, "I believe in you, Protector of the Nation Divine Phoenix."
Little Phoenix: “…”
Why do I feel like this guy has some bad intentions?
It's an illusion, it must be an illusion.
Little Phoenix took a few steps forward and stood beside Jiang Ruo with an obedient look on her face.
Jiang Ruo raised her hand and gently stroked the little phoenix, "Well done."
Everyone looked at the little phoenix standing beside Jiang Ruo and said, "Congratulations, little phoenix. Congratulations, little phoenix."
"Thank you." Little Phoenix thought secretly: As long as you don't do bad things, I won't punish you.
After Lord Wu put down the edict he had just read, he picked up another edict with a puzzled look on his face.
Haha, there are a lot of imperial edicts today.
When he opened the edict and saw the words "abolish the harem", a look of shock flashed across his face.
Your Majesty, why do you always do great things silently?
What if...the ministers object?
Xiao Chengjin looked at Lord Wu's expression and curled his lips slightly.
Surprising or not? Unexpected or not?
Haha, I am not only loyal, I am also a dictator...
Lord Wu pursed his lips and shouted, "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that as Emperor, I must prioritize the country and the people. From this day forward... the harem will be abolished. I decree this!"
Among the series of imperial edicts, this one was the most shocking.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Sheng Yunshao sat in his seat and proudly boasted, "This is my good son-in-law."
Old Man Nangong and others were also happy for Jiang Ruo.
Those women who were looking forward to entering the palace and becoming concubines were frozen in place as if struck by lightning.
What's going on?
Why did the emperor abolish the harem?
The ministers were also shocked.
Only then did they understand Xiao Chengjin's purpose in asking them to bring their families to the palace to watch the ceremony...
Some female relatives said: Your Majesty, you are so lucky. After the wedding and exile, you are directly favored by the emperor.
Seeing that everyone below was dumbfounded, Chief Steward Lin took the lead and knelt down, shouting: "Our emperor is wise, long live our emperor!"
The ministers looked at each other and knelt down with their families.
Let’s talk about this matter in the court later. It’s a happy day, so don’t bring bad luck.
Xiao Mocheng saw the opportunity and took advantage of the moment when the imperial guards behind him were not paying attention to him, and lit the flare with a lighter...
"Our emperor is wise. Long live the emperor."
The loud shouts drowned out the sound of the flares, which made Xiao Mocheng very proud.
Humph! Today is the day you and your wife die.
Xiao Chengjin looked at Xiao Mocheng who was making small moves, and the smile on his lips deepened.
He said to the people kneeling below, "Stand up."
Several Royal Guards who were closer to Xiaomo City smelled the scent of gunpowder, exchanged glances, and then quietly searched...
Lord Wu glanced at the two people on the dragon throne and shouted loudly: "The ceremony is over!"
Everyone knelt down again and shouted, "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the empress, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years."
The coronation and empress-crowned ceremony was successfully completed, and Xiao Chengjin was in a very happy mood.
"Lord Wu, take them to Zehua Palace. The Queen and I will go there later."
"Remember, this banquet held in Zehua Palace is the wedding banquet for me and the Queen. Do you understand?"
Lord Wu quickly bowed and said, "I understand."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
Xiao Chengjin raised the corner of his lips slightly, and he instructed Lin, the steward beside him: "Steward Lin, go take care of my aunt and the others."
"I obey your command."
"Ruoruo, let's go to Yongle Palace to change into formal wear."
Little Phoenix rolled her eyes and said, "Sister, I'll take you to Yongle Palace."
Lord Wu took a few steps forward and called out to the crowd, "The Emperor has already held a banquet in Zehua Palace. Please move aside."
After everyone watched the little phoenix carry the two away, they left the Hall of Longevity in an orderly manner under the leadership of Lord Wu.
Chief Steward Lin came up to Xiao Junze and the others and said to the Imperial Guards, "Send them back to where they belong!"
"Yes, Manager Lin."
A Royal Guard bowed and said, "General Manager Lin, we just smelled gunpowder."
Manager Lin glanced at Xiao Mocheng, who was looking down, and said suggestively, "Perhaps, someone is secretly giving orders."
Several royal guards were shocked when they heard this.
"Manager Lin, this..."
Manager Lin chuckled, "Don't worry, everyone, because he won't succeed."
"Take them all away!"
Xiao Mocheng: "......"
What does this dog slave mean?
Maybe the news leaked out...
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