Chapter 575 The Day of Enthronement 6
"In other words, this letter affects more than just the harem."
Hearing this, Ran Xiaoyu was shocked.
She thought it was just some trick played by Concubine Kang and the others, just like the snuff bottle Du Siyao had made in the past, or like the medicine Xia Yunting had given them.
But after hearing what Nan Yan said, it seemed that things were not that simple.
That letter affected more than just the harem.
That is to say, there is also the previous dynasty!
She lowered her voice and asked, "What could it be?"
“…”
Nan Yan was silent for a while and shook her head: "I don't know what is written in this letter, but if it affects the previous dynasty, we are powerless to do anything."
“…”
"Only—the Emperor."
"emperor?"
"Yes, if Concubine Kang and the others passed the news to Duke Cheng and contacted the officials in the court, then this matter cannot be resolved by us in the harem, only the emperor can!"
She took a deep breath.
Sometimes, natural disasters and man-made disasters are unavoidable. No one knows whether their next step will lead them to a road full of flowers or a road full of thorns.
What matters is how the people around you will accompany you on your journey.
At this moment, Eunuch Yu outside whispered, "Your Majesty, the enthronement ceremony is about to begin."
Nan Yan raised her head and straightened her back.
"Let's go."
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At this moment, the main gate of the palace opened.
The sunlight shines on the towering Fengtian Hall, and the colorful glazed tiles reflect dazzling light.
In front of the hall, on the extremely wide square, all the civil and military officials who came to pay tribute, as well as the ladies of the imperial court, envoys from various countries, etc., were standing there.
Everyone looked up at the Danchi, where the two envoys, the chief and deputy envoys, placed the seals, imperial edicts, and treasures on the table one by one.
The movements were slow and solemn.
Among the civil and military officials, some are already ready to take action.
Wu Ding carefully approached his father, Wu Yingqiu, and whispered, "Father, are you really going to attack the imperial concubine later?"
Wu Yingqiu said coldly, "How can you be called a noble concubine if you haven't been canonized yet?"
“…”
"Even if the emperor wants to confer the title, a woman like that is not worthy of being a concubine."
“…”
"This matter, I will never tolerate!"
Wu Yingqiu continued, "Don't forget, the court is in need of talent right now. If the emperor takes that woman as his imperial concubine, the Si family will surely rise in power, and the Gu family will also be given important positions."
“…”
"If that happens, the status of our Wu family will inevitably be affected."
Wu Ding thought for a moment and said softly, "Yes."
One of Wu Yingqiu's disciples came forward and whispered in his ear, "Duke, everyone has understood. We will just follow your orders from now on."
Wu Yingqiu nodded.
In the crowd on the other side, Simuyun whispered to Gu Tingchun, "Mother, didn't uncle say he was coming? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"
Gu Tingchun said, "He has already rushed to Jinling at full speed."
“…”
"But calculating it, the earliest it will be is tonight."
"oh."
Si Muyun nodded, and suddenly looked around and said, "Where's Mulan?"
Gu Tingchun was stunned for a moment and looked around.
Only then did they realize that they hadn't seen Simulan since the beginning.
Puzzled, he asked, "Where did this girl go?"
Simuyun thought of Simulan's attitude before, and her strange behavior as soon as she entered the palace today, and couldn't help but feel a little worried.
She won't cause any trouble, right?
Today is the important day for conferring the title of Imperial Concubine. If she really makes a fuss, something big might happen!
Gu Tingchun said anxiously, "Hurry up and send someone to find her."
Si Muyun also had a headache.
This is the imperial palace, not their Si family, so where can they find someone?
At this moment, a burst of solemn drum music came from far away in the palace.
At this moment, Nan Yan, dressed in an elegant and luxurious imperial concubine's dress, stood at the inner passage of the palace gate, on the right side, waiting for the guests. The female official who ushered in the ceremony came forward, knelt down, and whispered to her, "Your Majesty, please come in."
Nan Yan nodded and followed her slowly forward.
After a while, they arrived in front of the Fengtian Hall.
At this moment, everyone's eyes in the hall were focused on her.
The sunlight seemed to be focused on her.
She was like a crane with golden feathers, standing gracefully in front of the towering hall. Her originally pretty face now had a solemn expression. Her body of gold and jade not only highlighted her luxurious temperament, but also gave her an air of being high above and overlooking everything.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Gu Tingchun and Si Muyun were speechless.
The person in front of them was clearly Si Nanyan, the yellow-haired girl they had watched grow up, but why did they seem to not recognize her?
Suddenly, she was different!
When Tong Yuhua saw this scene, a relieved smile appeared on his old face.
She murmured, "My girl..."
“…”
"You are always a blessed person."
“…”
"There is always someone in this world who is worthy of you."
At this time, the female official who led the ceremony said loudly: "The imperial concubine worships heaven and earth."
Nan Yan slowly turned around, faced north, spread his arms, and kowtowed three times and nine times respectfully.
Ran Xiaoyu and the others immediately walked over and helped her up.
While looking up at this scene, Simuyun suddenly saw from the corner of his eye that on the other side, where the court officials were standing in line, there were some people walking forward. Looking closely, he saw that it was none other than Duke Chengguo.
And some of his disciples.
What's going on?
The emperor did not let them come forward, and it seemed that it was not yet time for the ministers to come forward to congratulate the enthronement ceremony.
What are they going up there for?
He frowned.
The female official who led the ceremony came forward again and said loudly, "Read the imperial edict."
The Grand Secretary walked over, picked up the canonization document from the table, and read aloud: "The heaven and earth are in harmony, and all things begin—"
At this moment, suddenly, a voice came from the side and said loudly: "Wait!"
Everyone was shocked.
Everyone turned around and saw a figure slowly walking towards them from the side of the hall.
It was none other than Concubine Kang Wu Wan!
As soon as he saw her, Nan Yan's face darkened.
She immediately stepped forward, walked in front of Wu Wan, and said calmly: "Concubine Kang, today is my enthronement ceremony, please don't obstruct me."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and Ran Xiaoyu immediately came forward with several palace maids.
"Please ask Concubine Kang to go back."
Concubine Kang said loudly, "Sinanyan, I am not trying to stop you from conferring the title. I want to announce a major event to the Emperor and to the world."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and said loudly to everyone, "Sinanyan cannot enter the harem as a concubine."
“…”
"Because she is from Dang country!"
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