As for the envoys sent to Bei Ming including An Xin, they all performed the half-kneeling ceremony, except for a few neighboring small countries that wanted to curry favor with Bei Ming.

Like An Xin and his cousins ​​from the Xi family of Nanzhao, Xuanyuan He of the Western Jin Dynasty, Bai Yuheng, the regent of the Dongli Kingdom, Li Qianhui of the Linyue Kingdom, and Su Yanqiu of the Dayuan Kingdom, they all chose to perform a state ceremony of mutual equality and friendship.

An Xin glanced at Si Han standing on the high hall and some Bei Ming officials beside them. Their eyes revealed deep dissatisfaction with the way they were being treated with such etiquette, and her eyes darkened.

These countries are not vassal states of Beiming. Not to mention Daqian, which represents a relatively strong national strength, An Xin and others who came to participate in the coronation ceremony of the new emperor of Beiming did not need to perform any great ceremony like the new emperor of Beiming.

Take the envoys from Nanzhao and several nearby medium-sized countries for example. There was nothing wrong with them choosing to perform this kind of state etiquette of mutual equality and friendship.

Instead, it was Si Han and the Bei Ming officials who showed such expressions, revealing their arrogance and wolfish ambitions.

What An Xin could see was of course also seen by several smart people from other countries.

They turned their heads and pretended not to see it.

Si Han stood high up and accepted the kneeling worship from the people below. He looked full of high spirits and his eyes looked in the direction of An Xin.

Seeing from afar, the woman who once saved his life in Nanyu Country still had a calm expression on her face.

She seemed like a deity looking down upon all living beings, and one could not help but admire her.

An Xin had no idea that Si Han thought of her this way.

Otherwise she would be surprised at Si Han's sharpness and his ability to see close to the truth.

Xiao Wenrou, who had been making trouble with Si Han for a long time and wanted him to make her the queen, stood on a high pavilion in the palace with a gloomy face, looking far away at the invisible Heavenly Sacrifice Square.

Only the occasional sound of musical instruments could be heard there.

Thinking that Si Han would ascend the throne today, if he was willing to make her the queen, she would be able to accept the kneeling worship of all the officials and those ladies who were granted imperial titles today.

How majestic I would be then.

The silk handkerchief in Xiao Wenrou's hand was torn into pieces by her anger.

The two palace maids following behind him quietly moved to the side, away from Xiao Wenrou, who had a distorted face and vicious eyes.

She was afraid that she would be unhappy, just like not long ago, when she pretended to accidentally push a palace maid who had talked about her behind her back into the cold lake, and did not call for anyone to rescue her. By the time passers-by discovered that the little palace maid was already dying.

Xiao Wenrou did not notice the fear and wariness of the palace maids who served her.

Not only was she angry at Si Han for not making her the queen, she was also jealous of An Xin, the only woman who could attend the coronation ceremony while only male officials could participate.

Xiao Wenrou fiercely threw away the silk handkerchief in her hand. She couldn't understand why no matter in Daqian, she was the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and had the title of a talented woman, and was sought after by countless people.

But whenever that bitch An Xin was mentioned, those people's eyes were filled with respect and admiration, and they talked about how talented and knowledgeable she was.

All the students he taught had excellent character and were better than their teachers, and were highly valued by the emperor.

The nobles tried their best to send their children to her as students, but An Xin, that bitch, was mentally ill. Such a good opportunity to win people's hearts was wasted, and she was unwilling to accept those children of the rich and powerful families as students.

Now that she came to Beiming, she was secretly taught a lesson by Si Han.

Perhaps if she hadn't asked someone to bring the poisoned vegetables and tea to Si Han, based on Si Han's love for her, he might have agreed to make her the Queen of Bei Ming this time.

"Humph, it's all that bitch An Xin's fault. Why doesn't she just die?!"

It is always difficult to make self-righteous people like Xiao Wenrou face reality, and they will take their frustrations out on others.

“…”

If An Xin knew she was thinking this, he would only tell Xiao Wenrou that she had a serious illness and needed treatment.

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After the coronation ceremony, a palace banquet was held.

This time, not only the court officials from Beiming can participate, but ministers can also bring one or two of their beloved family members to participate, to show the grace of the new emperor's ascension to the throne.

It was a grand palace banquet, with the lights on and the whole hall resplendent and magnificent. Among the elegantly dressed ladies, the officials could still pretend to be presentable but the female guests were already secretly competing with each other for beauty.

Inside the banquet hall, the gorgeous decorations and exquisite tableware sparkled brightly, and under the light, it looked like a fairyland.

Si Han sat upright in the main seat in the hall and glanced obscurely at Xiao Wenrou who was lingering beside him and was unwilling to go to her seat below.

His expression remained unchanged, but An Xin could see a hint of displeasure hidden deep in Si Han's eyes.

In response to Xiao Wenrou's arrogant and provocative look towards him, An Xin grinned at her, revealing a row of neat and white teeth, with an indifferent look, which made the other party very angry.

Xiao Wenrou gritted her teeth, thinking that on an occasion like today, she had to be dignified and behave like a future mother of the nation and not get angry.

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So he forced the corners of his mouth to reveal a perfect smile.

Magnificent palaces, exquisite tableware, and a variety of delicacies are dazzling.

An Xin has participated in many banquets. Since she was a newbie, she has learned that she must secretly fill her stomach before a large palace banquet.

Otherwise, you may see the delicacies that are solidified with oil and you really won’t be able to eat them and will go hungry.

With such experience and awareness, An Xin would pack his favorite pastries in his wide sleeve pockets when he went out.

After the coronation ceremony, she found an opportunity to not only fill her own stomach, but also share the excess with people around her.

Thinking of the surprised looks of Xuanyuan He, Bai Yuheng, Li Qianhui, and Su Yanqiu when she took out the pastries to eat, An Xin couldn't help but smile.

After she distributed the pieces to Leng Xiangbai, Jiang Zhou and Jiang Xuan who came with them, she gave them the remaining pieces as well.

The eunuch who led the way saw a group of them standing in a remote place, eating cakes with their mouths puffed up. An Xin still wants to laugh when he thinks about their indescribable expressions.

An Xin was not hungry at this time and of course had no interest in the slightly cold dishes on the low table in front of her. She glanced at the people at the palace banquet.

This sight made An Xin pause slightly.

His originally leisurely gaze turned slightly gloomy.

An Xin looked at the people at the palace banquet again. The light on the foreheads of most of the people here, which represented their luck, had turned gray and dim.

Anyone who can sit here and attend the palace banquet must have some good luck. How could there be so many people whose luck is not even as good as that of ordinary people?

She looked at Xiao Wenrou, who was sitting next to Si Han with a smug look on her face. If she guessed correctly, the luck of those people might have been absorbed by this person.

An Xin narrowed her eyes, as if thinking about something. Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide and pursed her lips tightly.

If this wasn't a party, I would have definitely lost control and shouted out.