Guarjia was completely dumbfounded; her brain had lost the ability to think at that moment.
Happiness came so suddenly, especially for her who had given up all hope for the future. It was as if heaven had suddenly opened its eyes and sent her this overwhelming wealth.
Although the investiture ceremony had not yet begun, with the Crown Prince issuing the imperial edict, it was inevitable that Lady Guarjia would become Empress. She had already sensed the benefits of the nation's fortune bestowed upon her; her cultivation was rapidly improving, and she seemed poised to break through her current level.
The Crown Princess, who is at the Nascent Soul stage, will advance to the Deity Transformation stage if she advances one more stage.
To progress from Nascent Soul to Divine Transformation, one must undergo a Heavenly Tribulation.
However, as an empress, she was the mother of the nation, blessed by the nation's fortune and worshipped by all the people. Therefore, Guarjia's advancement to the level of a deity would not be met with a heavenly tribulation.
It's not that there are no heavenly tribulations, but rather that the tribulations are shared by all the people of the world, so they won't have even the slightest impact on the Guarjia clan.
"No need for formalities!"
The Crown Princess waved her hand, exempting the women from their greetings.
Then, she broke through!
Breaking through from the Nascent Soul realm to the Deity Transformation realm is as simple and uneventful as drinking a sip of water.
The Crown Prince's group of women were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred upon seeing the Crown Princess's marriage so quietly and without fanfare. However, they knew very well that such a great opportunity had nothing to do with them.
Of course, it can't be said that there's no connection at all. When the Crown Princess becomes Empress, these women will also be promoted, whether to the rank of Consort, Concubine, or some other rank. Although the benefits of being consort or concubine aren't as dramatic as being made Empress, they still have some advantages.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The group of women all responded with obvious joy.
They knew they couldn't win against the Guarjia clan now, but there was plenty of time. The crown prince had no heir yet, and the future was uncertain.
...
Once the group of women who had come to offer their congratulations insincerely left, the joy on Guarjia's face also faded.
There is no love without a reason in this world, and such a good thing will not fall from the sky for no reason.
Lady Guarjia was well aware that her marriage to the Crown Prince as his primary consort was by order of Emperor Kangxi. However, in the Crown Prince's heart, she was not the woman he had chosen.
Otherwise, she, the Crown Princess, should have been made Empress long ago.
Now that the Crown Prince has issued such an edict without a word, it's really hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has already issued an edict to bestow upon you the title of Empress, making you the mother of the nation. However, this servant observes that you do not seem happy. Why is that?"
As the Crown Princess's guardian nanny, Granny Miao was overjoyed when the news of her being named Empress arrived. At the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, she could use the good fortune bestowed upon her by the Crown Princess's ascension to the Empress's throne to propel her towards the Divine Transformation realm, and she too would receive the blessings of the nation's destiny.
Such a joyous occasion was something that Granny Miao truly didn't understand.
"Granny Miao, what seems like a blessing in disguise might actually bring misfortune."
The Crown Princess glanced at Granny Miao. "Before this, I was never favored by His Majesty. But His Majesty suddenly made me Empress. Don't you find this strange?"
"eccentric?!"
Granny Miao was taken aback; she really hadn't considered this question. But after hearing what Lady Guarjia said, Granny Miao realized something was amiss.
This opportunity, this extraordinary stroke of luck, came far beyond our expectations.
"Your Majesty, this matter is indeed strange. However, as Empress, you are blessed with the fortune of the Qing Dynasty and are closely connected with its destiny. From any perspective, it is entirely beneficial to you!"
Granny Miao sensed something was wrong, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't figure out what harm it could cause.
"Our Emperor is the kind of person who won't get up early for nothing!"
Guarjia smiled. "Just wait. If my guess is correct, His Majesty should be here soon!"
Although the Crown Prince was not satisfied with his Crown Princess, Lady Guarjia, as the Crown Princess, she knew him quite well and understood what kind of person he was.
Granny Miao nodded silently.
As the Crown Princess's guardian nanny, she had long been by Guarjia's side and had a deep understanding of the Crown Prince. Just as Guarjia had said, the Crown Prince would not act without self-interest.
Ninety-nine percent of the people in this world are like the Crown Prince. However, the Crown Prince is particularly outstanding in this regard.
Of course, most of the time, the crown prince doesn't act too directly. Because he is the crown prince, he often doesn't need to actively show anything; he only needs to wait quietly to get what he wants.
Only in certain special circumstances, for certain special things, does the Crown Prince need to actively strive for them. And it is at these times that the Crown Prince's true nature will be revealed.
...
As Guarjia said, not long after the news of the Crown Princess being named Empress spread throughout the capital, the Crown Prince left the Qianqing Palace and went to the Jingyang Palace where the Crown Princess was currently staying.
"May Your Majesty be blessed!"
When the palace servants at Jingyang Palace saw the Crown Prince arrive, they all knelt on the ground and paid their respects with great ceremony.
"Rise, all of you!"
The crown prince calmly swept his gaze across everyone's faces before slowly speaking.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
A group of people responded in unison, and then stood up, but still bowed their heads and stood solemnly on both sides.
Although Lady Guarjia was the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince rarely spent the night in her courtyard when he resided in Yuxiu Palace.
Most of the palace servants in Jingyang Palace today were originally those who served Lady Guwalgiya. After the Crown Prince issued the decree to make Lady Guwalgiya Empress, the palace servants in Jingyang Palace all felt a sense of pride and triumph.
Now that the Crown Prince has arrived, these people are overjoyed.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"
Lady Guarjia then appeared and greeted the Crown Prince.
"Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities!"
The Crown Prince acted swiftly this time, managing to catch Lady Guarjia.
"I have some matters that require the Empress's attention!"
After the Crown Prince, supported by Lady Guarjia, entered the main hall of Jingyang Palace, he got straight to the point.
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
Guarjia's face remained calm, but her heart was ice-cold. Although she had long suspected that the Crown Prince's decision to make her Empress had other reasons, the Crown Prince's directness still infuriated her; her heart was broken beyond repair.
It is said that it takes ten years of cultivation to share a boat ride and a hundred years to share a pillow, but the marriage between her and the Crown Prince is a tragic one.
The Crown Prince, unaware of what the Crown Princess was thinking, slowly spoke and revealed his meaning.
"I understand!"
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Lady Guarjia immediately replied respectfully, "I will find a way to handle this matter right away!"
Knowing that her investiture as Empress was solely to help the Crown Prince resolve his troubles, Lady Guarjia didn't feign any reluctance. However, whether the troubles would be resolved successfully was up to fate.
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