The imperial guards passed through the east and west hanging flower gates. The strange beasts painted on the large wooden beams and rafters, and the transformed and real dragons seemed to be announcing good news.
After a cup of tea, the ceremonial procession stopped outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The envoy of the Ministry of Rites handed the imperial seal to the eunuch.
The eunuch entered the hall holding the imperial seal, the imperial edict and the imperial seal.
The female official helped Sheng Xiyan down from the ceremonial procession and slowly entered the hall.
She walked steadily in the shoes embroidered with jeweled peony.
She has curved eyebrows, bright and lively peach-shaped eyes, an oval face as gentle as jade, delicate red lips, and black hair like clouds.
The golden tassels of the phoenix crown made crisp and pleasant sounds whenever they moved.
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Emperor Xuanwu and Empress Duan sat on the throne.
Xuan Ling wore a golden robe with nine dragon patterns embroidered on it, distributed on the front, back, left and right shoulders and lapels, symbolizing the supremacy of imperial power.
Empress Duan wore a phoenix-patterned auspicious dress and a laurel crown on her head.
Only concubines above the rank of concubine were allowed to participate in the ceremony, and they all wore auspicious clothes appropriate to their status.
The female official led Sheng Xiyan to the worship seat, and she looked up at the emperor sitting above.
Their eyes met, and a surging emotion ignited in their hearts.
Xuan Ling seemed to be admiring his most proud collection, and he couldn't suppress the gleam in his eyes.
Since I have shown favoritism to one person, I am willing to be generous to him/her for the rest of my life.
Yanyan, I want to give all my love to you alone and take good care of you for my whole life.
May we be happy, know each other and accompany each other through thick and thin for the rest of our lives.
Sheng Xiyan knelt down respectfully.
Lord Li, the Minister of Rites, read out the imperial edict:
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Only by upholding the imperial court and extending its prosperity can gentleness and kindness be the ultimate virtue. The Sheng family, blessed by Heaven with gentleness and respect, is now canonized as the Imperial Concubine. It is hoped that from now on, she will cultivate virtue and self-discipline, maintain harmony within the harem, and continue to produce descendants. This is my decree."
Sheng Xiyan performed the three kneeling and nine bowing ceremony,
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years of life for the Empress."
Then he took the book with both hands.
The concubines below the rank of Consort stood up and said respectfully, "Congratulations, Her Majesty the Consort Chen."
Except for Concubine Jia who was under house arrest and absent, the other three of the four virtuous concubines were all present.
Defei smiled, but her emotions were undetectable.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang felt really bad, even though Sheng Xiyan was canonized as a concubine.
But everyone knows that the character "宸" represents the North Star and symbolizes the emperor.
Therefore, the title of "Chen Fei" represents the emperor's special favor and noble status.
She is the concubine that the emperor loves most, even equal to the position of noble concubine, and is more noble and honorable than noble concubine.
Therefore, Concubine Chen was regarded as the head of the four concubines.
Queen Duan’s smile froze on her face.
Chen refers to the emperor, and Chen Fei refers to the emperor's wife.
This palace is the emperor's wife, how can he have two wives? Ridiculous.
"My dear, please get up."
Xuan Ling's voice was much softer despite his dignified face.
The female official helped Sheng Xiyan up.
"Not only was Consort Chen promoted to Consort Chen this time, but the Emperor also promoted all the sisters below the rank of Consort to a higher rank. On behalf of the six palaces, I express my gratitude to the Emperor for his great grace."
Queen Duan stood up and knelt respectfully.
The concubines knelt down and chanted, "Long live the emperor."
"Stand up."
The six palaces were sealed, and the atmosphere suddenly changed from solemnity and silence to joy.
As the saying goes, happiness is shared with others rather than enjoyed alone.
Xuan Ling came down from the throne and went straight to Sheng Xiyan.
The flower ornament on her forehead makes her face more charming and delicate.
"Yan Yan."
"emperor."
The two held hands, and the touch of their skin caused ripples of tenderness.
Queen Duan walked down the steps slowly holding Qingdai's hand. Her smile gradually faded, then she forced a little more.
I was thinking of going forward to say a few more words, but I saw Xuan Ling leading Sheng Xiyan out of the hall.
The other concubines who were promoted could not hide their joy.
Concubine Shu came to the side of Empress Duan and deliberately pricked her with needles and said:
"Sister Queen, you said that Consort Chen will be the head of the Four Consorts in the future, with the same rank as a Noble Consort. Is that equivalent to Vice Queen?"
Concubine Liang stepped forward and said, "Concubine Shu, your sister-in-law is so capable, how come you haven't gotten any benefit from her? Otherwise, she could have been promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine."
Concubine Shu retorted, "If Concubine Liang goes to ask the Empress Dowager for favors, she might be able to become a noble concubine. When that happens, I will definitely give her a generous gift."
Empress Duan said with a smile, "Chen Zhaoyi has been promoted to Chen Fei. I am very happy for her. My two younger sisters need to work harder in the future. I will also be happy for you."
After saying this, he took Qingdai's hand and left the Hall of Supreme Harmony, got on the phoenix chariot and left.
Concubine Liang stroked her golden hairpin and said, "Just pretend, you all know how to act."
Concubine Shu snorted, and the two of them left separately.
On the bluestone road, Xuan Ling led Sheng Xiyan. Both of them didn't want to separate at this time, and they wanted to be intimate. However, they were wearing formal clothes and there were many people following them, so they could only endure it.
They could only put all their emotions into each other's hands, kneading each other's hands until they turned red.
"Happy birthday, Yanyan."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the surprise you gave me."
"This phoenix crown was designed by me personally. Do you like it?"
"I'm very happy."
Under the Albizia julibrissin tree at the edge of the garden, Xuan Ling stopped and held Sheng Xiyan in his arms.
"Your Majesty, if you rashly appoint me as a consort, will there be impeachment from the previous dynasty? After all, I haven't given birth to an heir to the throne yet, and I have done nothing for the country."
Xuan Ling stroked her face and said calmly, "It's okay. No one dares to say anything. I am strong enough to protect you."
Why is there no one to advise?
Of course there is, ever since he asked the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the enthronement ceremony five days ago.
The censors threatened to die in order to persuade the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Consort Zhaoyi is the widow of General Qi. She has only been in the palace for a year, and she has been promoted from noble lady to Zhaoyi, a promotion of ten levels in a row. This is already a great favor from the Emperor. Now, she has been canonized as a concubine. Is it difficult to convince the public?"
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