Xu Miaoqing didn't know how to respond. The main thing was that some things were best left unsaid, and it wasn't the right time to make a big fuss about them.
Just like when Prince Zhu Shuang of Qin made the empress's clothes for his favorite concubine, Lady Deng, he also had his bed made into a five-clawed dragon bed. At that time, Zhu Shuang was furious, believing that Prince Zhu Shuang's overstepping of his bounds and disrespect was a grave crime, and he directly ordered the execution of Lady Deng, the daughter of Prince Deng Yu of Ninghe.
Previously, Emperor Zhu was somewhat sensitive to these matters, but not exceptionally so. The main issue is that now that Emperor Zhu has permitted these things, it is naturally unusual. It's not a big deal that Zhu Xiong Ying and Xu Miao Qing are wearing imperial and empress crowns.
Zhu Xiong Ying laughed and said to Xu Miao Qing, "Have Qiong Qiong, Li Shi, and Wang Shi come over too. Let's not talk about the others yet. We're all family behind closed doors. Let's all change into our ceremonial robes and try them on first."
Xu Miaoqing was somewhat eager to try, but also worried, "Husband, is this really a good idea?"
"There's nothing wrong with it," Zhu Xiong Ying said confidently. "It's alright, I'll just wear it for now. My grandfather knows about this. If it weren't for the benefit he received, the crown wouldn't have been sent over."
Xu Miaoqing was still a bit conservative; what she sent wasn't just the emperor's crown, but also the empress's ceremonial robes. Apart from everyday clothes and court attire, it seemed to have everything.
"I want to wear it too!" Little Zhu immediately started fussing when he saw his parents putting on new clothes. "Dad, I want to wear it!"
Well, there's not much to say right now, so let's just get straight to dressing his chubby son in the nine-tassel crown and nine-chapter robe. Otherwise, the little guy will definitely throw a tantrum.
Like Li and Wang, Lian Qiongqiong was both nervous and excited. They were summoned and helped Zhu Xiong Ying change into the imperial robes. Shuang Quan, standing anxiously at the entrance of Chunhe Hall, was worried. He knew that he had seen the Crown Prince wearing the imperial robes; he had even seen the Crown Prince wear them in Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Wenying, who had been running around excitedly, slipped away, and the little 'Crown Prince' ran towards the Qianqing Palace, shouting and yelling. Many maids, eunuchs, and guards saw him along the way. Even some princes and concubines saw him.
While some might feel a pang of jealousy, others might be quite excited, wondering if the Crown Prince was being unwise at this juncture.
"If you don't come soon, we'll have our meal!" Old Zhu was delighted to see Little Zhu running over. "Yin'er, have your meal with your great-grandfather!"
Little Zhu was excited and happy, saying, "Great-grandfather, new clothes! Great-grandfather, you can wear them too!"
The imperial robes were generally worn only on extremely important occasions, but Old Zhu wore them after his great-grandson's fuss. The great-grandson had said that both his parents were wearing new clothes, and little Zhu was very happy.
Some of the concubines and princes who had hoped to see a grand spectacle were disappointed, as Emperor Zhu was seen strolling through the garden with the "imposter crown prince." Busy picking flowers and catching insects, Emperor Zhu seemed very happy and didn't seem to care at all about the imposter crown prince's attire.
It seems this wasn't the Crown Prince secretly commissioning the crown prince's or even the empress's robes; judging by the appearance, it's highly likely that the robes were bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor. The Crown Prince's position is indeed unshakeable; some things are beyond the Emperor's concern.
Of course, such leniency is something that only the former crown prince and the current crown prince can enjoy.
After dressing in his official robes in front of his wives and concubines, Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile, "Just leave them here, they'll be fine to keep on hand."
Xu Miaoqing readily agreed, as she was well aware of the situation. Many things didn't require rushing or worrying. For her, as long as everything went smoothly and steadily, the position of empress would be hers; there was no need to worry about any problems arising.
In a good mood, Zhu Xiong Ying thought that Xu Miao Qing seemed conservative and rational, but she was obviously also quite vain and excited. This was evident from the fact that she had just put on her back dress. She was just too shy to be around people.
Zhu Xiong Ying decisively chose to stay in Li's palace, leaving Chunhe Palace to Xu Miao Qing, so that she could continue to adore herself and privately show off in her imperial robes. Now, Xu Miao Qing could only secretly enjoy herself.
As for the harem, Zhu Xiong Ying felt he didn't need to worry about it at all, and didn't need to consider maintaining a balance.
In this era, and given his status, he truly felt at ease, and many things seemed perfectly natural to him.
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