Chapter 356 Must See the Princess
One day later, Jiujiu had her coming-of-age ceremony and the enthronement ceremony.
On this day, Jiujiu was wearing a bright red princess palace dress, which was specially prepared for her by the Queen. Jiujiu was not a legitimate princess and could not wear bright red on official occasions.
But the empress did not mind it, and she also treated Jiujiu as her own daughter, so there was no need to be taboo.
Emperor Zhaoning naturally wanted to give the best to his precious daughter and was unwilling to worry about those conventional rituals.
The same goes for Concubine Jia.
On this day, De Lin Hall was unusually lively.
All the important officials in the court had arrived to witness the princess' coming of age. The concubines and princes in the harem had also arrived. It was a bustling place with people coming and going.
Everyone gave a lot of gifts.
Dijiang also sent people to deliver gifts. The gift list was very long and each one was very valuable. Everyone was shocked.
Fu'an was reading the list of rituals, and Emperor Zhaoning was listening, but he was unmoved. He sat at the top and looked at the priests who were already in their seats.
On this important day today, the priest will also be here to exorcise evil spirits and pray for the nine nines.
He turned and looked at the Queen sitting on his left and Concubine Jia sitting on his right.
They both looked at him with a smile.
Emperor Zhaoning also smiled, then looked towards the door, waiting for Jiujiu to arrive.
After waiting for a long time, Jiujiu appeared surrounded by palace maids.
Following the guidance of the palace servants, Jiujiu completed the various ceremonies of coming of age step by step, and finally ended by listening to the instructions.
The process was very complicated. Jiujiu knelt many times and his knees were sore.
After it was finally over, she could finally sit down and rest.
She sat next to Emperor Zhaoning, leaning on his shoulder coquettishly, just like when she was a child.
Emperor Zhaoning pretended to be angry and looked at the little girl, saying, "How old are you? Why are you still leaning on me?" In fact, he really liked being leaned on by Jiujiu, but there were many ministers watching below, and on this occasion, he needed to behave in a dignified manner and not lose etiquette.
"Okay, go, take out the Liuguangqin, play a song, and then listen to the seal."
"good."
Jiujiu took out the Liuguangqin and played a piece of music called "Yangchun Baixue".
This song is a famous piece of music and has been played by countless people, but it is the first time for everyone present to hear such a beautiful version of "Yangchun Baixue".
"Today's music brings out the feeling of winter passing and spring coming, when all things come back to life and everything is thriving."
“When people listen to it, they feel as if they are in a relaxed, bright and beautiful atmosphere.”
"I heard a sense of spring and bright scenery."
"Me too."
Several important officials commented on Jiujiu's piano music, all with smiles on their faces.
There were also people with sharp eyes who noticed that the piano in Jiujiu's hand was not an ordinary piano.
"The harp in the princess's hand exudes a fragrance, and there are paintings on it. It seems to be the relic of the Holy Maiden Jiaoyan, the Liuguang Harp."
"Yes, yes, it is the Liuguang Qin. There is a mermaid pattern on the body of the Qin, which is the small image of the Holy Maiden Jiaoyan. And that pattern was painted with Hui ink that has lasted for thousands of years without fading. Even now, the scent of ink is still emanating from it. This is the smell I am most familiar with." A minister said with his eyes closed, sniffing the scent of ink.
Some people were surprised, "The princess actually got the Liuguangqin? That's amazing! This proves that she has been recognized by the Holy Maiden Jiaoyan."
"It seems that Saint Jiaoyan has a successor."
“No wonder this piece of music called “Yangchun Baixue” is played so beautifully.” How could a piece of music played by a Liuguangqin not sound good?
Emperor Zhaoning also heard these voices and said, "Quiet!" Then he ordered Fu'an to read the imperial edict, officially conferring Jiujiu as the Holy Maiden of Western Chu, allowing her to go into battle with the army in the future.
No one objected.
First of all, Jiujiu really deserves it.
Secondly, the Liuguangqin that can control wild beasts is in Jiujiu's hands. Jiujiu also played a song on the qin to prove that she is the new owner of the qin. Anyone who objects is courting death.
In this way, Jiujiu became the saint of the Western Chu State.
After this day, people also began to discuss this matter.
"Have you heard? The second saint girl since the founding of Western Chu has been born."
"I heard it was the little princess."
"Little princess?"
"Of course."
"The little princess can control wild beasts, and she also got the Flowing Light Harp, a relic of the Holy Maiden Jiao Yan. She will go into battle with the army in the future."
"The little princess actually got the Liuguangqin? It is said that the Liuguangqin is not something that ordinary people can get. No one who tries to get the qin will survive. Only those who are destined to get it can get it."
"So the princess got it and was canonized as a saint. In the future, she will continue the glory of the Saint Jiaoyan and bring honor to our Western Chu."
"That's true that women are as good as men. The princess is so powerful. I look forward to her joining the army in the future and making great achievements."
When Shitou arrived at the Western Chu Imperial City, he heard these discussions. He pricked up his ears and listened excitedly.
After his grandfather died, he took care of his grandfather's funeral and began to inquire about who his benefactor Feng Yanyue was and where she lived in the imperial city.
After asking around, he finally found out. He didn't expect that Feng Yanyue was actually the princess of the current dynasty and was so powerful.
But no matter how powerful a person is, he will lack loyal people around him. In order to repay the past kindness, he can fight for the princess.
Therefore, he must find the princess, become her subordinate, and swear to protect her until death to repay her great kindness in the past.
Maybe he is just an ordinary citizen, who knows nothing and has no great strategy. But at the critical moment, he can block the knife for the princess.
Thinking of this, Shitou came to the gate of the palace regardless of anything and told the guards that he wanted to see the princess.
The two guards heard this and laughed disdainfully, "Who are you, you little brat? You actually want to see the princess?"
"Do you think you can see the princess whenever you want?"
"He is an ignorant person."
The stone was not angry when it was ridiculed. A real man can bend and stretch, and there is nothing he cannot accept.
He looked calm and continued to ask: "Then tell me, how can I see the princess?"
"Little brat, go back and grow up! Grow up into a real man first."
"I'm already a real man." Although he is only thirteen years old, he is more mature than most people, has strength, and dares to die. He is not a coward.
"Anyway, we won't let you into the palace, and you won't be able to see the princess, so go back?" The guard said impatiently.
"If you stay any longer, we will treat you badly."
The two guards both held down the knives hanging from their waists, implying a threat.
"No matter how polite you are, I will go to the palace, see the princess, and be the princess." Shitou was very stubborn and had no intention of giving in.
"So you want to die?"
The guard immediately drew the knife hanging from his waist.
The blade was shining coldly, and the guard had a fierce look on his face, exuding murderous aura. Shi Tou was frightened, but he had no intention of retreating. He gritted his teeth and said, "Anyway, I'm not leaving anyway."
"Well, you asked for it, don't blame us."
The guard swung the knife in his hand towards Shi Tou's arm.