Xiao Li set the wedding date very close, only eleven days from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.
Everyone thought it would be a tough battle, but soon they discovered that the empress was well prepared.
Four new palaces were built in the palace at some point in time. They hadn't noticed it before, but after the empress issued an order to prepare for the wedding, the four palaces appeared instantly.
After being surprised, he quickly realized that this must be a surprise specially prepared by the Empress by setting up a barrier.
But the preparations for the wedding are more than that.
The Ministry of Rites took out the ceremonial objects that had been prepared long ago, as well as the wedding dress that had taken four or five years to embroider.
Su Ziqi was strangled by his colleagues and was "threatened" and had to tell them that the empress had given the order five years ago.
This wedding has been in preparation for five years, and everything that needed to be prepared had already been done. It was only because the date was set for the ninth day of the first lunar month that it was chosen to be announced at this time.
Su Ziqi couldn't stand the pressure from the crowd, so he pulled Lin Yici over as well.
"I didn't do this alone. Minister Lin also made great efforts. You can ask him."
Don't bully him alone.
One by one, they are simply jealous of the fact that Your Majesty values him.
In short, after a round of "severe torture", everyone knew the Empress's plans.
Everything is taken into consideration and prepared carefully. Although there are four imperial husbands, the importance given to each of them is comparable to that of the main husband.
Ah, jealousy has distorted them beyond recognition.
You said that the empress married four men. Wouldn't it be easy for her to marry them all?
If you don't want to be the emperor's husband, you can be a servant to the king.
With the wedding approaching, the palace was quickly decorated.
It is said that having magical powers makes things much more convenient.
The work that ten palace maids could not complete before can now be done by one person.
The entire palace, from the top of the glazed tiles to the corners of the bricks, was cleaned spotlessly.
Flowers are planted in every corner, and those plants that cannot bloom in this season are all blooming brilliantly because of the nourishment of spiritual power.
The palace was hung with gold-embossed red silk, and big red wedding characters were inlaid with red gems.
Even if it was cold and snowing, it didn't matter, because the huge barrier was activated and all the snow was blocked outside and could not fall into the palace at all.
Although Xiao Jingyi and Wang Wanqing were heartbroken, they quickly adjusted themselves. How could they not participate in the empress's wedding?
The two of them were busy running around, and their level of dedication was comparable to their own wedding.
Of course, in addition to this, I also busy myself preparing gifts.
Eleven days, they are really busy.
Although it was his own wedding, Emperor Xiao Li was not busy at all and did not need her to do anything.
However, not being busy also has its disadvantages. For example, she never has a quiet night.
Not to mention those three people, even Rong Qing, perhaps because he had the status of the legal husband, dared to actively seek favor.
“Bang!”
A slap made a crisp and pleasant sound.
The people waiting outside the door trembled a little, but when they thought that it was that person inside, they immediately felt at ease.
It's ok, it's basic operation.
It would be strange if that person didn't get beaten while serving the emperor in bed.
Lou Yan covered his shoulder that was slapped, feeling tingling and painful, but his face was full of smug and unbridled smile.
The wedding is in two days, but His Majesty couldn't bear to slap him in the face. He must be feeling sorry for him.
He grabbed the empress's hand and kissed it carefully: "Your Majesty, did the spanking hurt you?"
Xiao Li wanted to kick him, but was afraid of being caught.
This man has been in debt for ten years, and now she is ready to give him a legitimate status. She has to admit that she is convinced.
"If you continue to behave insolently, I will punish you by sending you to the border for ten years."
Lou Yan dared not challenge the authority of the empress because she would really do what she said.
He lowered his head and leaned closer, placing a gentle kiss on her. He begged for mercy in a hoarse voice, "I was wrong. Your Majesty, can you please forgive me for once?"
Just as Xiao Li was about to resist, he quickly kissed her, blocking her from saying anything, and easily made her sink into his love, no longer caring about scolding him.
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After eleven days of busy preparations, the wedding finally arrived.
The four grooms went to their respective palaces to prepare. In the emperor's bedroom, Wang Yizu and Wang Wanqing, along with palace maids and officials from the Ministry of Rites, lined up on both sides and took turns helping the empress dress up.
The wedding dress was bright red, but it was still embroidered with dragons.
There are nine layers in total, and each layer is embroidered with a different pattern, representing a different blessing.
The eighth layer of the outer garment is similar to a dragon robe and is equally luxurious, while the last layer is a trailing outer garment with a huge golden dragon pattern, embellished with pearls and gems.
Luxurious, majestic, grand, and most importantly, festive.
Xiao Li rarely gave up her hair crown and replaced it with a woman's headdress, with a dragon holding a pearl in its mouth and a phoenix holding a jade in its mouth, and tassels hanging with pearls and gems.
This outfit actually looks a bit luxurious and heavy. If it were someone else, they would probably be overwhelmed by the excessive luxury of the jewelry.
But this is the Empress.
Even though she hadn't put on makeup yet, the empress just raised her eyebrows and smiled at herself in the mirror, and in an instant all the gold and jade carvings were eclipsed.
The empress never needed this set of clothes to dress herself up, but this set of clothes looked gorgeous and dazzling when worn by her.
Lightly draw the eyebrows and touch the red lips, and the makeup is complete.
Wang Yizu wrote the last stroke with great solemnity, raised his eyes and looked at it carefully, a smile of relief spreading from the corners of his lips.
"Your Majesty's appearance is unparalleled in the world, but this servant's skills have no place to be used."
Xiao Li curled her lips, a smile spreading across her eyes: "Sister, you are so sweet, are you trying to get a reward?"
Wang Yizhu smiled sweetly: "Then I will shamelessly ask for a reward."
Xiao Li raised his hand, picked up a gold hairpin on the table and put it on her head. Wang Yizhuo also appeared in formal attire today, so the gold hairpin was just right for her.
Wang Yizhu waited for Xiao Li to put the hairpin on her before bowing: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."
Everyone received a reward today, but it is still quite enviable that Prime Minister Wang got the hairpin personally put on him by His Majesty.
The sound of ritual music came from outside, and Wang Yizhu stood up: "Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived."
Because it was an imperial wedding, the venue was chosen to be the Golden Throne Hall. There was no more suitable place in the world.
Xiao Li did not wear a veil. She was an emperor and it was impossible for her to wear a veil.
She was young and strong, and she didn't need anyone to support her.
The Emperor's bedroom was not far from the Golden Luan Palace. The floor was covered with an exquisitely embroidered carpet, and each of the Chinese characters for "happiness" was engraved with a simple formation.
When Xiao Li walked there, the formation was automatically triggered. Flowers bloomed with every step, birds chirped, and hundreds of beasts offered gifts.
Xiao Jingyi, who was waiting at the side door of the Golden Throne Hall, watched this scene with burning eyes. Something was surging in his heart, but he suppressed it heavily.
He is your Majesty's only brother and closest relative.
Only he himself knew the truth as to whether he had agreed to have a child with Wang Wanqing in order to please His Majesty or to suppress his increasingly crazy delusions.
Today, as the younger brother, he personally served as the ceremonial officer for his sister and read the wedding decree.
He raised his hand, and the heavy door slowly opened: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
(End of this chapter)
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