Yan Nanji has also returned.
Those from the Yan family who are qualified to enter are all here today.
Shu Chengfeng pulled Yan Nangui up, and they clung to each other as Yun Ji came to read the imperial edict establishing the empress.
I read it at the time, but I didn't read it in front of the civil and military officials.
After reading it, Shu Chengfeng personally handed her the Empress's golden book, golden seal, and golden stamp.
Yan Nangui knelt down to receive it.
However, before he could kneel down, he was helped up.
The officials knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" followed by shouts of "A thousand years!"
Immediately afterwards, Shu Chengfeng ordered Yun Ji to issue another imperial decree, bestowing the title of Princess Anping upon the Seventh Princess, Shu Hengyu.
"My seventh princess is the Empress's legitimate daughter, my most beloved daughter. Today, at her mother's investiture ceremony, she should also receive an honorific title. I considered many titles, some quite pleasant-sounding and with auspicious meanings. In the end, I decided on Anping. An means a lifetime of peace and health, and Ping means a lifetime of smooth sailing. I also hope that my Great Yan will be stable and peaceful," Shu Chengfeng said with a smile.
The seventh princess was stunned at first, but then she ran over and knelt down: "Thank you, Father! Father is the best."
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects to Princess Anping." The ministers knelt down again.
"No need for formalities. You are all ministers. My mother said that although I am an imperial princess, I cannot tolerate you kneeling like this." The Seventh Princess waved her hand.
She was still a little nervous. Although she was used to being knelt on since she was a child, she was still extremely nervous with so many people around.
The wild geese, returning south, showed no sign of tension whatsoever in this situation.
They handled it with absolute ease.
After the imperial edict was read, there were also rewards from the Yan family.
Then comes today's grand banquet.
Everyone who is allowed to enter the palace today must watch Yan Nangui.
Now that they were better, Yan Jinfei and Yan Jinsi sat together, and even though they weren't talking, it seemed like they had said a lot.
They had never imagined this would happen before.
Having witnessed all of this, Meng Junxian suddenly realized, "That's right, he was never good enough for that woman."
Your Majesty.
Just hearing those two words feels unreal.
But he actually saw the woman walk past, radiating brilliance.
That queen's dress suited her perfectly, it suited her so well.
He used to think it was cruel of Yan Nangui to spare his life. But now he suddenly felt that it was good to live.
If I were dead, how could I have witnessed such a scene today?
Really, he no longer thinks about the past.
He just wanted to see what else Yan Nangui could do. How much higher could she go?
This scene today has touched many people.
The Empress Dowager was one of them.
She recalled many things, especially her own investiture ceremony back then.
Upon returning to Ruining Palace and changing out of her formal attire, the Empress Dowager fell silent.
Granny Fei probably knew that she was thinking about what happened back then.
Back then, the late emperor did not behave like Your Majesty does now.
In fact, you can't compare things.
Back when they were young, they thought that the late emperor had treated the empress dowager very well.
But it was only today that I discovered that the Empress Dowager's investiture ceremony was conducted in a completely proper and orderly manner.
Back then, she also had princes, but how many years were there between her becoming empress and becoming crown prince?
Back then, none of the empress dowager's dresses and accessories were outstanding; they were all fine, but all ordinary.
The late emperor did not even take those few steps.
Yes, just a few steps.
What may seem like just a few steps actually reflects His Majesty's respect and support for the Empress.
Today, Yan Shi is capable, but isn't it thanks to His Majesty's support that she became Empress?
The late empress had no children, but the empress dowager at least had a daughter, so the matter was overshadowed.
In comparison, the late emperor was truly perfunctory in his treatment of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager wasn't particularly clever, but she wasn't stupid either. How could she not see it? How could she not think of it?
After enduring so many years of torment, now that she's old, she sees her husband from back then more clearly. How could she not feel pain?
Finally, the grand banquet ended, and Yan Nangui was so weak that he could barely stand.
I laughed so hard my cheeks hurt.
After seeing off the last group of people, Yan Nangui slumped over, completely losing his composure.
Initially, the imperial decree was received in the Taichen Hall, and later a grand banquet was held in the Baochen Hall.
Halfway through the banquet, she returned to Fengxiang Palace to receive the guests.
After all, there are still quite a few people who can't go to Baochen Hall.
"Your Highness, you must be tired. Why don't you stay here tonight?" Jiangxiang quickly helped her up.
Yan Nangui had changed her clothes several times, and now she was wearing a bright red phoenix robe.
"I can't walk anymore, and I've had too much to drink. Have someone take Bao'er back so she can rest properly. His Majesty will be here soon, so she can sleep here." Yan Nangui's face was flushed.
She's so drunk, I don't dare ask her to take a bath.
They helped me to the bathroom, where I washed myself and had my hair untied.
My entire scalp hurts terribly.
After all, wearing gold crowns and hairpins all day long is exhausting.
Shu Chengfeng wasn't much better off; he was also drunk.
So when he arrived, he didn't eat a single bite of the midnight snack that had been prepared.
The two looked at each other, said nothing more, and went to sleep.
And so, they slept on this unfamiliar bed.
Logically speaking, this is where the late Empress lived before. Although it has been renovated, it is still the same place. Wouldn't the two of them feel uncomfortable or out of place?
No, there really isn't.
Because I can't spare the time.
Early in the morning, Shu Chengfeng had an early court session. It was the first day of Yan Nangui's investiture ceremony, and he had to see everyone in the harem first thing in the morning.
Because I got up late, I only got to meet her briefly and exchange a few words before hurrying off to see the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager also has a bunch of imperial concubines.
Everyone's here to congratulate me.
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