Xie Zhou got up and followed the eunuch.
Huan Yue didn't try to keep her; she just wanted to take another nap.
Chaoyun thought the Empress had a very broad mind.
However, today, unless someone is really desperate to die, they won't cause trouble, and any unusual activity today will be dealt with immediately.
Today, the imperial palace and Sheng'an City are the most heavily guarded.
In fact, the situation in Sheng'an City had been tense for several days, and it reached its peak last night.
In Sheng'an City today, there is only one thing: the new emperor has ascended the throne!
The streets and alleys were filled with joy, and everyone had only one thing to do: shout "Long live the saint!" or "Long live the emperor!"
It's acceptable to have an emperor emeritus but no empress dowager.
I wonder if anyone wants to enter the palace and become the Empress Dowager. It would be wonderful if I could actually become one.
The Holy Emperor is in good health now, not even fifty years old yet. If he lives a little longer and reaches seventy, that would be quite good.
By then, the eldest grandson, now a prince, should also be taking a concubine and having children.
Anxingfang is close to the imperial city.
Early in the morning, the lights were on.
Chang Shuigen, the farmer, nervously dressed up as Fuminbo, afraid that something might go wrong.
The eunuch kept reassuring him, saying that as the emperor's father-in-law, what could happen to him if he made a small mistake?
He Shuiying said, "Are you afraid of losing face?"
Chang Shuigen thought so too. Even if he didn't lose face, people might not respect him, so he might as well do it honestly.
The eunuch accompanied the Earl of Fumin out, thinking that he might be granted a marquisate in a few days.
To avoid people saying that the Empress is mean and ungrateful to her family.
Regardless of whether he was granted the title of Earl or Marquis, Baishi Village was the place he would go.
He's grown such good corn, he could have gone on to grow corn or rice.
This is what it means to enrich the people and ensure that everyone has enough to eat.
He's much better than some officials who serve in remote, impoverished areas.
Some high-ranking officials may have power, but their environment may not be as comfortable as that of Baishi Village. Even if they try to do things themselves, the overall environment will be worse.
Chang Zihe didn't go; he stayed home to recover from his injuries.
He Shuiying was with her son. Her injuries weren't serious, but she was still in great pain.
Chang Zihe advised his mother, "Go back to sleep for a while. The empress will be married in a few days, and that will be quite busy."
He Shuiying listened to her.
When she is made empress, all civil and military officials will have to pay homage to her.
This was done in two groups: civil and military officials paid homage at Hanyuan Hall, while Xuanzheng Hall was related to politics, Hanyuan Hall was more of a ceremonial place. The importance of etiquette was paramount. Meanwhile, the ladies of the inner and outer palaces paid homage at Jiaofang Hall, the most important hall in the harem.
Although He Shuiying told Chang Shuigen not to be afraid of losing face, she herself couldn't do it.
Because women care more about their reputation? Or because it concerns the reputation of the empress?
We can't let people say, "Like mother, like daughter."
Even though He Shuiying was just a village woman, she had lived most of her life and had a clear conscience.
Although she couldn't keep her daughter, she wouldn't bring shame to her daughter anymore.
As for her identity as a village girl, the Empress clearly didn't care.
She doesn't acknowledge the Chang family, not because she's petty, but because she doesn't want the Chang family to be overwhelmed.
With fortune being suppressed from all sides, people are still targeting the Chang family.
Countless people are watching the Empress's birth mother, He Shuiying, and she cannot disgrace the Empress.
She's going to get her beauty sleep; she'll put on a show if she needs to.
The village woman wasn't ashamed, but she was confident that she was no worse than anyone else!
Merchants may look down on her, but she doesn't look down on them; she is open and honest.
Chang Zihan went to accompany her mother. She was to go when her elder sister became empress. Therefore, she wanted to be the best younger sister.
As for whether anyone still brings up those past events, Chang Tzu-han doesn't care.
Why bother with such nonsense? Chang Zihan is neither an empress nor an empress dowager; she's just an ordinary village girl.
The palace maids helped Lady Anle to rest, and she soon became happy.
Outside the gate, those who were preoccupied with the new emperor's coronation were all amazed by Qian's demeanor.
Chen Zhen ran out to see what was going on.
She now thinks she's pretty good, that a merchant's daughter is even more impressive than the legitimate daughter of a noble family!
Miss Li leaned closer and said to Chen Zhen, "We didn't invite you?"
Chen Zhen said self-deprecatingly, "You probably don't think much of me, do you?"
Miss Li scoffed, "That's quite a high standard."
Chen Zhen said, "Maybe they really have that ability? We should just focus on ourselves."
Several young ladies gathered together and started talking about the young man.
Lü Wenren was undoubtedly the best, but Guo Qi snatched him away.
Since the King of Zheng hasn't bestowed a marriage upon her yet, she doesn't even know what kind of person she should choose.
Someone whispered, "It seems that King Zheng has someone he loves."
Many people know this gossip: "Pei Huanjiao?"
impossible!
However, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. What if the surname was Pei?
This is something that can't be discussed.
Chen Zhen wasn't in Sheng'an at that time, so I don't know.
But now that I think about it, it's impossible that the Cui family would be interested in the Pei family, so the Prince of Zheng would have no chance.
Who would Prince Zheng dare to say he liked? Wouldn't Princess Huayang have torn that person to pieces back then?
Everyone heard that Prince Zheng liked Pei Huanjiao, but that's because Princess Huayang treated her like a plaything.
King Zheng was clearly a man of his own mind; he didn't intend to interfere with the marriage even if he couldn't marry her.
Besides, it's perfectly normal to have a few admirers. Anyone who has one crush has no reason to doubt their character.
Just like Consort Huan said, it's okay to want to be the emperor, but you have to be able to think about it.
The Imperial Guards ran through the streets and alleys.
The new emperor has officially ascended the throne!
The sun shines on Sheng'an City; October is truly springtime!
The entire city of Sheng'an was chanting: "Long live the Sage! Long live the Holy Emperor!"
Qing'e Palace.
The crowd shouted in unison, "Long live the Sage! Long live the Holy Emperor!"
Excited!
With the emperor's ascension to the throne, the beauties of the Eastern Palace must have been decided, right?
Yang Dong'e has at least lived steadily to this day, and can continue to live beautifully. If she's lucky, she'll live to be seventy or eighty.
Just by persevering, one can rise in rank a little, and at least make ends meet.
The imperial harem.
Consort Xing was also quite happy. Once the Emperor bestows an honorific title, she would probably become a Consort Dowager, and with her daughter, she would live a wonderful life.
Princess Tai Ning was excited to go see her brother, the Emperor.
Princess Wen'an pulled her aside and advised her that she shouldn't get involved today. Her elder brother was very busy.
Xing Jieyu nodded. Once her second sister-in-law is established, there will be plenty of time to play.
Princess Tai Ning was a little unhappy because her father always monopolized her eldest nephew, so the nephew had no time to be filial to his aunt.
Xing Jieyu looked at her daughter, telling her not to cause trouble.
Unlike her, her eldest nephew is destined to inherit the throne, so he has responsibilities greater than others since childhood.
Having a loving grandfather and a loving mother is truly unbearable.
Xing Jieyu felt that with the Empress in the palace, she would have more free time.
Consort Zhu was quite happy. Anyway, her son was eighteen years old. He could take a concubine and have children, and she would have to take care of her grandson.
Although her grandson was staying in the Prince's residence, he was never idle. The Emperor was even happy to have her serve him, as she was the grandson's step-grandmother.
Both of the emperor's grandsons were filial, and Zhu was happy to play this role well.
The better she raises the grandson, the better it will benefit the Zhao state, her son, and the Zhu family; moreover, since the Emperor is getting old, the more she cares about him, the easier it will be for him.
Therefore, the position of Imperial Concubine Dowager was not obtained for nothing, just like Consort Huan, who worried about how to be a good Empress every day.
If everyone does their part, this is a very good situation.
At Wanshou Palace, not many people accompanied the new emperor to pay homage to the Holy Emperor, but the scene was one of filial piety and parental love.
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