Chapter 131: Queen's Ceremony
The meeting between Madam Shen and the Queen could only be described as neither awkward nor embarrassing.
This made Mrs. Shen even more certain that her daughter had indeed changed and was no longer close to her.
Forget it. Anyway, my daughter is living a good life now. I have already seen the royal concubine. She is indeed the same as she was in the palace before, a carefree person. I feel relieved.
Mrs. Shen left the palace slightly disappointed.
With Jinxin around, the news naturally spread to Qingyun Palace: "I heard from the eunuch at the palace gate that Madam Shen was overjoyed when she entered the palace, but when she returned home and got on the carriage, although she tried hard to control herself, her face was filled with disappointment that she couldn't hide."
[Mother, am I right? This Concubine Ning is definitely different from before.]
[Isn’t her mother’s current loss the same as my previous loss? I was also sad about Concubine Ning’s change at that time! ]
[No, now I should call her Queen. I can't change my words.]
When Song Qingyan heard this, she just nodded but didn't say anything.
On the second day, there was the ceremony of crowning the queen.
Because she was the successor, the ceremony of enthroning her was kept simple, without the grandeur of the previous ceremony of enthroning the previous emperor and empress.
But naturally no one among the ministers would find fault with this. Now that His Majesty is willing to establish a queen, it is already a favor. Moreover, due to the severe drought at the beginning of the year, the prince has decided to reduce taxes, so it is better to save as much expenditure as possible.
Behind the procession was Shen Ning, wearing a bright red floor-length phoenix robe. The phoenix with its wings spread out, ready to fly, was lifelike, making her look even more noble and dignified.
At this moment, Shen Ning was walking slowly, and the concubines followed behind her, starting from Jinxiu Palace and heading towards Jingzheng Palace.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs had already laid a red carpet along the way to symbolize joy and auspiciousness, and the roadside was filled with kneeling palace maids and eunuchs from various palaces.
When the empress entered the gate of Jingzheng Hall, the sound of drums and bells was heard. After three gorgeous whip sounds, the ceremony of crowning the empress officially began.
The ministers were waiting here respectfully, and the concubines stopped at the foot of the high platform.
The empress walked step by step towards the Emperor of Great Chu who was waiting for her on the high platform. For a moment, Shen Ning seemed to have an illusion that the person standing on the high platform was her sweetheart.
Shen Ning walked forward step by step, each step was steady and slow, as if he was reminiscing about his past years, and also seemed to be looking forward to his future life.
Finally, she came before the Great Chu Emperor and knelt down slowly: "I am Shen, your Majesty's concubine, and I have been granted the title of Empress. I will definitely fulfill my duties in the future."
The Great Chu Emperor slowly raised his hand and extended his right hand to her.
Only then did Shen stand up and walk towards the Emperor of Great Chu.
The two stood side by side, holding hands outside the gate of Jingzheng Hall, accepting the kneeling worship of the ministers and concubines.
"Long live the emperor, and long live the empress."
Shen Ning's eyes even turned red, and she could even hear her own heartbeat. It turned out that all this was true, and she really ascended to the throne of queen.
He couldn't help but look up at the Emperor of Great Chu, but saw that the Emperor of Great Chu's eyes were all on Song Qingyan.
I wonder what your majesty is thinking about at this moment, the late Empress Song Qingya? Or Song Qingyan who cannot ascend to the throne of Empress because of the Crown Prince?
No matter what, it doesn't matter anymore. I entered the palace by accident and made every move carefully. Although it is luck that I am now crowned as the empress, I have finally achieved my goal.
The smile on his face became even brighter.
Lu Xingwan couldn't control his own heart and couldn't help but start mumbling.
[Luckily, my mother brought me to attend the book-sealing ceremony today. Even the queen is so grand. I can’t imagine how proud my aunt must have been at that time.]
[The high-spirited Crown Prince married the daughter of a marquis who is praised by everyone in the capital. What a wonderful story! No wonder my father loves my aunt so much. No one would be able to let her go! ]
[Don't think about it, mother. Just take good care of your little Wanwan from now on. ]
When Concubine Chen Gui heard Lu Xingwan's voice, she couldn't help but feel sad. Her sister, such a good person, actually died at the hands of Concubine De.
If my sister were still alive, what a wonderful life we would be now. My son is capable and filial, and has now firmly established himself as the crown prince; my daughter has also found her lover, and now even my grandson is about to be born.
The Great Chu Emperor naturally could not be left behind. Every word Lu Xingwan said went straight into his heart.
I did give Qingya a grand wedding and a grand coronation ceremony, but she was ultimately unable to stay with me for the rest of her life.
He turned around and looked at Shen beside him. He found the smile on her face even more eye-catching, so he quietly let go of her hand.
Shen Ning, who was standing by, naturally felt it. He looked up at the Great Chu Emperor, but saw that his eyes were full of disappointment. Perhaps it was because the ceremony of crowning the queen reminded him of Song Qingya who had passed away.
The smile on his face became even bigger at that moment. Song Qingyan, you and I are the same. We are both competing with a dead person. I can't win, and neither can you.
After the coronation ceremony, she still has another thing to do!
I knew last night that I would definitely wait for someone this night. If it couldn't be the Emperor of Great Chu, then it would be Prince Yi.
Sure enough, it was Prince Yi who came.
But he arrived very late, and Shen Ning had already sent Yunlan, who was keeping watch, away. When he was about to go to bed, he was suddenly hugged from behind by Prince Yi.
Shen Ning did not struggle either, because she was familiar with Prince Yi's aura.
Prince Yi's hands wandered over Shen Ning's body, and his breath touched her neck, making Shen Ning shiver. Seeing her like this, Prince Yi wanted to tease her even more. He turned Shen Ning's body over and raised her chin: "If the Emperor of Great Chu knew that his queen was so promiscuous, what do you think would happen?"
Shen Ning did not say anything, but just looked at King Yi with dazed eyes.
Today, Prince Yi was no longer wearing black clothes, but a moon-white casual suit. Shen Ning had never seen him in such casual clothes before, and he looked particularly handsome and elegant.
Seeing her look, Prince Yi couldn't control himself and leaned over her.
After making love for a while, he finally said, "Song Qingyan is indeed a kind-hearted person, but her kindness has harmed her."
"What's wrong?" Shen Ning leaned on Prince Yi and looked at her with confusion.
His eyes were still filled with the confusion and infatuation from before.
Seeing her like this, Prince Yi could not help but kiss her lips until her lips were red and swollen. "The Queen of Great Chu is in my arms tonight, and will be in the arms of the Emperor of Great Chu tomorrow night. This is really ridiculous."
Shen Ning just hit him lightly, his eyes full of hatred: "If it wasn't necessary, who would want to serve an old man like him?"
"Humph." Prince Yi just sneered and did not expose her.
If I hadn't given her this little taste of sweetness, she would have been content to become the Empress of the Great Chu Emperor, ready to bear children for him and produce heirs.