Chapter 168: Enthronement Ceremony
Time flies, and three months passed in a flash.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day when Shen Yuning was crowned empress.
At the south gate of the imperial city, a wide and straight imperial road extends deep into the palace.
The Imperial Road is usually only used by the royal family and important officials in the court, exuding majesty and solemnity.
Today, both sides of the Imperial Road were filled with eagerly awaited subjects, all wanting to witness the grand enthronement ceremony with their own eyes.
Inside the imperial palace, the ministers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony were dressed in court robes, the foreign envoys were wearing distinctive costumes, and the royal family members of the previous dynasty also gathered here, waiting for the ceremony to begin.
The auspicious time is approaching, and the melodious sounds of bells and drums are heard.
Shen Yuning was wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe, which was embroidered with lifelike phoenixes in gold thread and adorned with sparkling jewels all over, showing her noble demeanor.
She sat upright on a phoenix carriage carried by sixteen people. The carriage moved slowly forward, followed by two rows of exquisitely dressed palace maids, each of them with a graceful figure and light steps.
The group of people came in a grand and imposing manner.
The phoenix carriage went along the imperial road all the way to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Wherever it passed, the subjects knelt down and saluted.
The scene is spectacular.
Arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
With the help of the palace maid, Shen Yuning got down from the phoenix carriage, and then walked step by step towards Quan Minghe who had been sitting in the hall.
Quan Minghe was wearing a luxurious dragon robe with a golden dragon embroidered on it with bared fangs and claws, which made his posture more upright and his kingly aura fully revealed.
At this moment, those who could enter the Hall of Supreme Harmony to watch the ceremony were all important figures.
Among them were Shen Yuning’s parents and Ye Jinshu.
Lord Shen and Madam Shen stood to one side, watching their daughter intently as she walked step by step towards the most honorable position in the world.
Lord Shen has an upright posture and a rough face. He is not good at managing his facial expressions. He laughs when he wants to and is dissatisfied when he wants to.
He tried his best to maintain a calm expression, but the slightly upturned corners of his mouth and the brilliance in his eyes revealed the satisfaction and pride in his heart at the moment.
Mrs. Shen was different. She was more emotional. Looking at her daughter, her eyes were slightly red and tears were flickering in her eyes.
In the past, my daughter lived with them in the northwest, where the people were simple and honest. There was no such thing as intrigue and conspiracy everywhere in Beijing.
When she thought about her daughter coming from a simple environment to the complex palace, she felt a pang of heartache.
What's more, my daughter is marrying Your Majesty for the second time, although outsiders don't know the inside story.
Madam Shen is very afraid that her daughter will grow old in the future, and His Majesty’s love will no longer exist. He will be dissatisfied with her daughter’s second marriage. What should she do then?
Shen Yuan never thought that his daughter would one day become the empress.
But along the way, I am afraid that only my daughter knows the hardships and difficulties it has gone through.
Ye Jinshu's gaze fell on Shen Yuning.
She wore a phoenix crown, and her makeup today was even more gorgeous and bright, making her already beautiful face look even more noble and beautiful.
Ye Jinshu only took a glance and then lowered his head slightly, not daring to look at her again, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Will she be happy?
If she returns to the palace just for revenge, then after her revenge, will she be willing to give up all her glory, abandon her position as empress and leave His Majesty?
If she really faked her death and left the palace as planned, it would mean giving up all her current status and position.
Is this really what she wants?
Ye Jinshu clenched his fist slightly.
If she was still the wife of Prince Lingyang when he first came to the capital, he would have fought for her no matter what.
In fact, he was certain that with his own abilities, he could give her a better life than in the Prince's Mansion.
But now, she is married to the current emperor. Once she leaves the palace, she will have to hide her identity for the rest of her life and will no longer be able to have the status respected by everyone.
Ye Jinshu's emotions were complicated and difficult to discern.
Therefore, he never dared to persuade her to make any choice. He just wanted her to follow her own heart and decide whether to leave with him.
Because in terms of everything he can give, he can't give more than Your Majesty...
Shen Yu stared straight ahead and walked forward step by step.
Just when I was about to reach the end, I suddenly felt a strong gaze falling on me.
Shen Yuning couldn't help but wonder.
But under the spotlight of everyone, she still maintained a dignified smile on her face, without showing any sign of abnormality.
Continue moving forward with grace and grace.
Quan Minghe walked down the stairs and extended his hand towards her, and Shen Yuning put her hand in his.
Quan Minghe wore a crown with jade strings hanging down from it. He was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe with a golden dragon entwined on it, looking noble and domineering.
He held Shen Yuning's hand and they both walked up to the platform.
After the two men turned around and stood facing the crowd, the ceremonial officer holding the imperial edict stepped forward, cleared his throat, and began to read the edict.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:
Today we have Shen Yuning, who is virtuous, gentle and dignified, and has won my heart. She can be a role model for the harem and a model for the world.
I have specially appointed them as the Emperor and Empress, hoping that they will be benevolent and virtuous, assist me, and jointly ensure the eternal stability of our dynasty and the well-being of all the people.
So ordered! ”
After the announcement, Shen Yuning followed the established procedure and said, "I thank your majesty for your grace. I will live up to your expectations and do my best to protect the harem and help your majesty achieve prosperity."
The emperor, his concubines, ministers, royal family members, and envoys all knelt down and saluted.
Among them, the emperor and his concubines had different expressions and their own thoughts.
Perhaps only Concubine Su's eyes were gentle. She stood there, looking at the grand enthronement scene in front of her, her expression calm, without too many ups and downs.
No matter who becomes the empress, it will never be her. Now that Shen Yuning has ascended the throne, it is the best thing for her.
Concubine Yan, who was imprisoned but was able to come out today to attend the ceremony of enthroning the Emperor and Empress, had a look of loneliness in her eyes.
She was immersed in her love for His Majesty, filled with fantasies about love, and always hoped to occupy a place in His Majesty's heart.
However, today, all the beautiful fantasies were ruthlessly shattered like fragile glass.
She had always known in her heart that His Majesty had a beloved woman in his heart, and she had thought that that position in His Majesty's heart could never be replaced by anyone else.
But why can Shen Yuning do it?
Yan Xin was in a trance. When she recalled the favor from His Majesty that once lingered around her, it seemed like a passing cloud that disappeared without a trace.
It turns out that those were just my own fantasies and extravagant wishes.
It turns out that love is not something that can be obtained by fighting for it...
The jealous look in Yan Xin's eyes gradually faded away, and was replaced by peace, as if at this moment, she had let go of all her obsessions and was completely relieved.
But Liu Shihan was completely different. She simply could not accept the result before her.
She didn't care about His Majesty's love.
He only pursued the power in the palace, but in the end, he got nothing.
Because the emperor and empress are the legitimate rulers of the harem.
She wanted the power of the palace and wanted her son to become the crown prince of the dynasty.
But now?
The palace power is gone.
One of his own sons was even adopted out.
In a few years, if Shen Yuning gave birth to a real legitimate son, what would his second son mean? The eldest son's status will inevitably be threatened.
The more Liu Shihan thought about it, the more hateful she became, and a fierce look flashed across her eyes.
Shen Yuning, then don't blame me for making your enthronement ceremony restless.
Tonight, there will be a surprise waiting for you. Tomorrow, prepare to receive advice from your ministers and accusations from the people!
Shen Yuning, who was sitting on the high platform, didn't care about the emotions in the eyes of the people below as they looked at her.
I just think that I am one step closer to completing the task. As long as I achieve the goal, all the right and wrong will have nothing to do with me.
She slowly glanced at the people below.
As her eyes moved, she saw her parents. They had pleased smiles on their faces, full of love and pride for their daughter.
Her longing for them came from the bottom of her heart, and it was not just to be pretentious in front of Kwon Myung-hyuk.
After more than ten years of relationship, Shen Yuning naturally hopes that the Shen family will get better and better, and that her parents will live long and stay together until old age.
Next to his father was Ye Jinshu, but he kept his head down, as if he was deliberately avoiding something.
Shen Yuning just took a quick glance and then looked away.
She only uses men because she will leave after completing her mission in this world.
If you are not ruthless, how can you complete the task successfully?
Everything Ye Jinshu did for her was done willingly. Since she had chosen to use him, she could not let guilt wear down her will.
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