Chapter 396 How did he get in?
Coronation ceremony.
It was a sunny and clear day. All the ministers, dressed in their official robes, were waiting in front of the Golden Palace early, awaiting the arrival of the Emperor and Empress.
The emperor and empress, who were awaited by everyone, were still having breakfast in the empress's palace.
There was no way. The Queen Mother was not in a good condition when she woke up in the morning. She was vomiting and dizzy. If she didn't eat something in advance, she might not be able to survive the day after the enthronement and enthronement. Although she had a rest in the middle, with the Queen Mother's current health, she could not stand for half a day, let alone a whole day.
If the date of his enthronement had not been chosen long ago, the Emperor would have changed it temporarily after seeing the Empress in such distress.
"I'm fine. You should eat something soon. Your coronation ceremony is coming soon. You definitely can't avoid this day. I can go later!" Su Wanyan ate the exquisite little cakes while urging Ji Xiaohan, who was taking care of her, to eat something as well.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaohan took a bite of the pastry from the little queen's hand. The sweet taste was so greasy that she didn't know how the little queen could eat it. Because of the twins, her taste for food had become increasingly unpredictable. She had clearly enjoyed spicy food yesterday, but this morning, when she woke up and smelled spicy soup, she vomited profusely.
"Your Majesty, the auspicious time is almost here." The chief eunuch, who was waiting on the side, urged in a low voice.
Judging from the emperor's expression, if the empress is still upset and really wants to temporarily change the date of her coronation, this is absolutely unacceptable. These are the rules passed down by our ancestors. If they are to be changed, won't people in the world start to speculate?
Ji Xiaohan didn't even raise his head, nor did he show any intention of standing up. "Got it."
The eunuch chief smiled apologetically and didn't dare to urge him anymore. He was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead.
Seeing this, Su Wanyan quickly finished the small cakes on the plate, took a sip of soup, stood up and said, "Okay, let's go!"
Only then did Ji Xiaohan stand up.
The chief eunuch immediately raised his voice and shouted outside, "The Emperor and Empress are arriving at the throne room!"
Immediately, the eunuch on duty shouted all the way from the Pepper Room to the Golden Throne Hall. With the appearance of the emperor and empress, all kinds of rules and salutes were rang out, creating a solemn and prosperous scene.
"Welcome to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Welcome to the Queen, may the Queen live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!"
The corners of Su Wanyan's mouth twitched. These compliments cannot be taken together!
The emperor can live long, but the queen can only live a thousand years!
Ji Xiaohan went to the Golden Palace to offer sacrifices to the heavens and took Su Wanyan to sit down. "Wait for me here, I'll be back soon."
"Okay, go and get busy!" Su Wanyan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. It was okay for Ji Xiaohan to treat her like a child in the room, since only Xiao Wu and the others saw it. But this happened at the coronation ceremony, with so many ministers kneeling below. It was such a show, okay?
However, Ji Xiaohan didn't think there was anything wrong with it at all. After carefully confirming that there was no one else around Su Wanyan, he turned around and walked to the altar.
Although the ministers kneeling below did not dare to look up, they were secretly observing the appearance of the empress who could gain the emperor's favor without the help of others.
Then the emperor blatantly stuffed his mouth with love. No matter how loving a couple was, the husband would not protect his wife like this in public. The emperor was indeed a role model for men. With such favor, let alone promoting a minor official from a branch of the Meng family, it would not be excessive even if the entire Meng family moved into the imperial city.
Su Wanyan felt a little embarrassed when the ministers below secretly glanced at her. It was not that she was afraid of being seen, but mainly because the look in these ministers' eyes showed a kind of surprise and enlightenment, as if to say, it turns out that the way husband and wife get along can be like this!
Seeing that the Empress was actually embarrassed, Xiao Wu couldn't help but laugh secretly, "Empress, so there are things you feel embarrassed about!"
Su Wanyan touched her nose and said, "It's mainly because of these ministers of your emperor. They are all old-fashioned. They just show off their affection! It's like they have never seen the world."
Actually, you can't blame them. The ancients were quite conservative. Even if they were good at having fun, it was always the couple's hobbies behind closed doors. Who would dare to bring these hobbies and loving ways of getting along outside?
Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam. Now that we have such a loving example like you and the Master, all future husband-wife relationships will be just as beautiful! Women will be even happier after getting married!"
Su Wanyan: “…”
Thank you so much!
If all the women in the Great Zhou Kingdom married with such a beautiful illusion, who knows how many resentful women would be born!
In an ancient time when male supremacy was paramount, what were the chances of finding a husband who would obey you in everything?
From where Su Wanyan was sitting, she could clearly see the movements on the altar and every corner in front of the hall. It was the best view in the whole place. Therefore, when she saw two familiar little eunuchs in the southeast direction, she couldn't help but squint her eyes.
"Xiaowu."
Xiao Wu sensed the change in the Empress's aura and bowed, "Empress?"
Su Wanyan pointed subtly, "Look at those two figures. Do they look familiar? Do they look like Yuan Tianrui, the man who paid 100,000 taels to redeem the captivating courtesan of Tianxiang Tower when we were in Quanzhou? And that gambling addict Zhao Tongpu?"
Xiao Wu quietly looked in the direction the Empress pointed and saw that it was indeed those two unlearned people. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, "How did he get in?"
Considering the extent to which the Yuan and Zhao families spoiled their sons, it was absolutely impossible for them to send these two people into the palace to be eunuchs. Besides, the number of eunuchs in their palace was fixed, and the master had never recruited any more young eunuchs.
Since he did not enter the palace normally, it means that he was a spy planted in secret.
"Your Majesty, please sit here and don't leave. I'll go talk to my brother." After thinking about it, Xiao Wu still felt that it would be better for the people in their secret guard camp to investigate the matter first and then report it to the master.
The master is busy with the coronation ceremony at this time, and will have to take the queen to the ceremony after the throne. He doesn't have the time to take care of these trivial matters.
"Go! I still have peonies with me!"
Shaoyao heard this and hurried to stand beside the Queen, whispering, "Don't worry, Xiaowu, I will take good care of you."
Xiao Wu glanced over there calmly again before quietly retreating.
She didn't go far, but just walked to the pillar in front of the hall, blocking her figure, and then made a few gestures to Xiao Yi who was hiding in the dark.
All the secret guards left in the palace were dispatched today. Xiao Yi was in charge of guarding the Empress. Upon seeing Xiao Wu's gesture, he immediately took action...
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