Emperor Kangxi issued an imperial edict bestowing titles upon the six palaces, informing everyone in the palace.
Xu Lejin's coronation ceremony is scheduled for the first day of the eighth lunar month.
The investiture ceremonies for the other concubines were held on September 17th.
In addition, at Xu Lejin's reminder, the wedding dates for several princes and the marriages of the princesses who had come of age were also set one after another.
On October 17th, the Fourth Prince married Ulanara, the second daughter of Fei Yanggu, at the Yongjun Prince's Mansion outside the palace.
On the 20th day of the second month of the 39th year of his reign, the Fifth Prince Yinzhi married Lady Guoluo.
Gongpin Niu's daughter, was granted the title of Princess Wenxian of the First Rank. On the tenth day of the third month of the thirty-ninth year of the Kangxi reign, she married Yao'an, the second son of Orondai.
The twenty-second princess, raised by Consort Que, was granted the title of Princess Heshuo Yike. On the third day of the fifth month of the thirty-ninth year, she married into the Shushu Gioro family.
The sixth prince, Yin Tang, whom Consort Ning and Consort Xin jointly raised, married a woman from the Guarjia clan as his primary consort on the seventeenth day of the seventh month of the thirty-ninth year of his reign at the Dorobele's residence.
Princess Ying, born to Lady Ye Mu, was the twenty-third princess. She was granted the title of Princess Heshuo Huijing. On the tenth day of the tenth month of the thirty-ninth year, she married Lady Qijia.
also,
The seventh prince and the eighth prince married their wives in March and June of the fortieth year, respectively.
...
August 1st
Early in the morning, Consort Que, Consort Ning, and others gathered at Yikun Palace and personally dressed Xu Lejin in her empress's court dress.
The large pearl on the phoenix crown was dazzling, and the bright yellow empress's robes made Xu Lejin look elegant and noble.
Uxiha, Uyudai, Ulingzhu, and Yuludai, several legitimate princesses, surrounded Xu Lejin.
The investiture envoys, Prince Yu and Prince Gong, entered Yikun Palace, carrying their imperial staffs.
"Take your seat in worship."
The female official raised her voice and spoke.
Xu Lejin slowly walked to the outside of Yikun Palace and stood beside the futon in front of the incense table.
"kneel!"
Yingying knelt down, while Xu Lejin stood ramrod straight.
The female official announced in a clear voice, "Proclaim the imperial edict!"
"The Empress's position has been vacant for a long time. Imperial Noble Consort Xu Mu'er comes from a distinguished family and possesses virtuous character. She has been well-versed in palace etiquette since childhood, and is naturally prudent, diligent, and gentle. Today, with a golden book, golden seal, and golden seal, I hereby appoint you as Empress. Respectfully!"
Consort Que and Consort Ning exchanged a knowing glance and smiled.
Ushiha, Uyudai, Ulingzhu, and Yuludai's eyes were filled with joy.
The female official then spoke.
"Awarding of titles and certificates,"
Xu Lejin took the golden book and handed it to Ruhua, who came forward.
"Xuanbao, the Empress's Seal."
Nongying respectfully accepted it.
"A golden seal is bestowed upon her, the golden seal of the Empress."
...
Xu Lejin respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."
After speaking, he prepared to bow.
The female official immediately said, "Perform the six-fold respectful bow, three kneelings, and three prostrations!"
After the ceremony, Ru Hua and Nongying came forward and helped Xu Lejin up.
Liang Jiugong stepped forward with a smile.
"Long live the Empress! The day of her coronation, the first day of the eighth month, which was decreed by the Emperor, is a rare and auspicious day."
Xu Lejin nodded slightly.
Liang Jiugong then said, "Your Majesty, please proceed to the Hall of Supreme Harmony."
"good,"
As she gracefully walked out of Yikun Palace, Consort Que, Consort Ning, and other concubines of the harem, along with Princesses Wuxiha and Wuyoudai, followed closely behind Xu Lejin. Outside Yikun Palace, bells and drums rang out.
The grand procession headed towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Along the way, palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground. Xu Lejin walked forward step by step, her mind filled with many thoughts. She thought of the grand ceremony of Ruyi's coronation as empress that she had seen in "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace".
That was Ruyi's shining moment, but unfortunately, in the end, their love, which began as a beautiful dream but ended tragically, could not withstand the ravages of time.
Xu Lejin thought that she would never fall in love with an emperor like Ruyi did.
Therefore, now that she is Empress, she shouldn't suffer the same fate as Ruyi, who was ultimately deposed. She only wants peace and stability. And Kangxi...
Emperor Kangxi was not necessarily as absurd as Emperor Qianlong.
Kangxi was not her young lover either...
One hour later
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, solemn drumbeats resounded. The civil and military officials of the court, the concubines, princes, princesses, and even princesses who had married far away to Mongolia, all returned to the capital to attend Xu Lejin's coronation ceremony.
Amidst the sounds of bells, cracking whips, and woven drums, Xu Lejin walked step by step outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Emperor Kangxi stood outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, watching Xu Lejin walk towards him step by step, his heart filled with countless emotions.
More than a decade ago, he had wanted to make Xu Mu'er his empress, but many obstacles prevented him from doing so.
Now, after many trials and tribulations, Xu Muershi has finally become the empress.
Step by step, I ascended the steps of the Taiji Hall.
The eyes of the concubines in the harem fell on Xu Lejin. Consort Que, Consort Ning, Consort Duan, and others were genuinely happy for Xu Lejin.
Consort Hui, Consort De, and Consort Jin remained silent, their lips pursed.
Consort Hui thought to herself, "After all this time, the Imperial Noble Consort has become Empress. All my years of obstruction have not only failed, but have also made the Emperor feel increasingly guilty towards the Imperial Noble Consort."
That's why the investiture of the Imperial Noble Consort today is such a grand and solemn occasion.
She even felt that the Imperial Noble Consort's investiture as Empress today was more solemn and grand than the Empress Xiaozhao's investiture as Empress Dowager in her memory. The scene was second only to the Emperor's wedding to Empress Xiaocheng in her memory.
Consort De and Consort Jin, who had just been promoted to the rank of consort, looked at Xu Lejin in her empress's auspicious robes and her golden phoenix crown adorned with dazzling pearls, their eyes filled with nothing but envy.
A group of princes and princesses
The eldest prince, the fourth prince, the sixth prince, the seventh prince, and the eighth prince, among others, were genuinely happy.
The Second Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Fourteenth Prince (son of Consort De, née Chen) remained silent with stern faces, thinking that it would be even better if their mother were the one being crowned Empress at such a grand ceremony.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
