Final Four Seals Ceremony
On March 13th, the fourth year of Jiaqi's reign, the weather was auspicious and warmer, and the ceremony of enthroning the queen, which had been postponed, began.
The envoy with imperial seal had been waiting outside Zhaohua Palace with the imperial edict early in the morning, ready to lead Jiang Yingli to Kunning Palace to read the imperial edict.
Jiang Yingli's empress's crown features a noble black-red base, embroidered with golden phoenixes. The sleeves are wide and long, dignified, and the skirt is ornate. The phoenix crown depicts a seven-tailed golden phoenix, its wings spread as if about to take flight. Each tail is inlaid with rubies, and flanked by matching golden dragon pendants holding a pearl, each reaching from the temples to the chest.
The entire set of crown and robes was incredibly gorgeous, and just putting them on took a lot of effort.
Jiang Yingli walked out of the palace gate and was welcomed by the people holding the imperial staff to the phoenix carriage.
There was a team of a hundred people in front and behind the phoenix carriage. In the front were Jiang Yingli's trusted confidants Lian Qiao and Qiuxia, as well as several female officials, who were holding the queen's dowry, which was full of dazzling and beautiful jewelry, as well as the ceremonial crown representing the queen's status.
The ladies-in-waiting behind her carried the various ceremonial guards of the Empress. Leading the way were canopies and square umbrellas adorned with phoenix and peony patterns, followed closely by peacock fans, and then golden dragons and phoenixes, each carrying a colorful banner and streamer.
With every step, the ceremonial guards fluttered in the wind, making the entire team look solemn and magnificent, and making Jiang Yingli, who was surrounded in the middle, look more graceful and glorious.
The phoenix carriage arrived at Kunning Palace and stopped for a while. There, the concubines in their formal attire were waiting to see the empress.
The Phoenix Seal and Treasure Book were already in Jiang Yingli's hands, so there was no need to give it to her now. She simply read the text of the book aloud, and Jiang Yingli thanked her. After her thanks, the concubines from each palace kowtowed in respect.
After the phoenix carriage stopped at Kunning Palace, it headed towards Chengqian Gate.
Civil and military officials in court robes lined up on the left and right, from Chengqian Gate all the way to the imperial steps and steps of Chengqian Hall, waiting for the empress's phoenix carriage.
Jiang Yingli sat on the phoenix carriage and passed the Chengqian Gate. She saw a very magnificent scene. The officials' uniforms and imperial guards, as well as the flags of Daye, were solemnly presented before her.
Xiao Chenglan, wearing a twelve-tasseled colorful pearl crown and a twelve-chapter imperial robe, stood solemnly at the end of the crowd.
Jiang Yingli felt more and more happy and joyful, and she wished that the team would move faster so that she could hold His Majesty's hand earlier.
Xiao Chenglan was extremely happy when he saw Jiang Yingli surrounded by a magnificent guard of honor.
The Ministry of Rites prepared for such a long time that the ceremony was held in a very grand and magnificent manner.
His pears deserve the best in the world.
The phoenix carriage stopped, and Jiang Yingli was led off the carriage and walked towards Xiao Chenglan step by step. Xiao Chenglan did not care about etiquette and did not wait there, but walked towards her.
The Ministry of Rites had long anticipated that His Majesty would change the etiquette without authorization, and even had a feeling that it was inevitable and that what was to come would eventually come.
As long as the Queen Mother comes over, how can His Majesty stay where he is?
The Minister of Rites waved his hand, signaling the imperial guards standing respectfully on both sides of His Majesty to follow quickly.
A long road is no longer long when two people run towards each other.
Xiao Chenglan took the hand that Jiang Yingli extended to him, and after gently shaking the tasseled crown, there was a look of complacency visible between his brows.
He held Jiang Yingli's hand and walked towards Chengqian Hall step by step. Together they stepped onto the steps and stood at the highest position.
Under the red steps, all civil and military officials knelt on the ground and kowtowed, wishing the emperor a long life.
This year happened to be the beginning of Jiang Yingli's fourth year in the palace. She and His Majesty had spent another four years together.
Although these four years were not as warm and peaceful as the Su Palace, she and His Majesty had always been working hard for each other and running towards a better person together.
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