The next morning, Ning Qing got up very early, which was unusual for her.
Today is the important day of my wife's ascension to the throne, so of course I must go to the palace early to witness the ceremony.
On the day of his coronation, at the auspicious hour, bells and drums resounded. Wu Chenxi, dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold five-clawed dragons, which accentuated his tall and slender figure, and wearing a golden crown with nine dragons on his head, exuded an aura of majesty, causing people to unconsciously lower their heads in submission. He slowly ascended the high platform with steady and powerful steps and began to pray.
Officials, dressed in formal attire, stood in the square, divided into civil and military ranks. Civil officials knelt on the east side of the imperial road, while military officials knelt on the west side, quietly waiting for the emperor to finish his prayers.
After Wu Chenxi finished praying and took his seat in the main hall, the civil and military officials entered in order of their rank.
The Imperial Guards cracked their whips, the general rolled up the curtain, and officials from the Court of State Ceremonial (Honglu Temple) shouted for them to pay their respects. The officials began to perform the grand ceremony of five bows and three kowtows, shouting "Long live the King! Long live the King! Long live the King!"
The unified sound resounded throughout the hall.
Wu Chenxi stood up, exuding an air of authority without anger, and said in a firm and powerful voice, "Rise."
His voice steadily drowned out the voices of the many officials who had spoken earlier.
The civil and military officials below shouted in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
With that, the ceremony was complete, and Wu Chenxi, holding Ning Qing's hand, who had been by her side the whole time, strode out of the main hall.
Once seated in the emperor's private carriage, the two sat side by side. Wu Chenxi still held Ning Qing's hand tightly, wanting her to be by his side during his most glorious moments.
The officials began to emerge from the main hall one after another.
On their way back, the civil and military officials met in small groups, whispering among themselves.
Official A asked, "What just happened? Could it be that your old eyes are failing you and you've seen wrong? Why is His Majesty accompanied by someone?"
The second official leaned closer and whispered, "I'm not mistaken, she is accompanied by a man."
Official A quickly asked, "Who is that man?"
Official Bing stroked his beard, feigning seriousness, and said, "The heir of the Prince of Jin'an."
Immediately, everyone looked at each other, their faces showing understanding. His Majesty had indeed chosen a consort before, and that consort was the heir of the Prince of Jin'an's family. Everyone knew this. Now, His Majesty had brought that Prince Ning along to receive the five-bow ceremony from the officials at his enthronement ceremony. What was his intention? Could it be...? The crowd exchanged solemn glances.
Official A said, "Go back and talk about it, go back and talk about it."
Then he left first.
Wu Chenxi and Ning Qing returned to the Huagai Hall, which had been prepared for the new emperor, and sat down in the hall.
The palace servants filed in, and a moment later, a large table of delicious food was neatly arranged.
Wu Chenxi waved away the palace servants, then took Ning Qing's hand and sat down, serving her food.
Ning Qing got up early in the morning and, having walked such a long way to the palace, was already starving. She ate with great relish without any hesitation.
I must say, the dishes prepared by the Imperial Kitchen are really delicious. I can come here often to eat for free in the future.
Wu Chenxi said, "Let's not go back tonight, shall we? No one has ever lived in this new palace before."
Ning Qing glanced at him and teased, "What? Scared?"
Wu Chenxi replied, "If I said that being afraid could keep you, then I wouldn't be afraid for a single day."
Ning Qing replied, "You're overthinking it."
Wu Chenxi took Ning Qing's hand and said aggrievedly, "Shouldn't it be the most normal thing for husband and wife to live together? Why are you so heartless? Leaving me alone in this desolate palace."
Ning Qing gently stroked the back of his hand and coaxed him, "I'll come to the palace to keep you company when I have time."
Wu Chenxi asked, "When are you free?"
This question left Ning Qing speechless, unsure how to answer.
The system burst into laughter, collapsing in the space.
Could it be considered that the host has shot himself in the foot this time?
Ning Qing picked up a piece of fish and stuffed it into Wu Chenxi's mouth.
This mouth is better suited for eating.
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