On this day, incense smoke filled the Huguo Temple, and all the monks wore particularly elaborate robes.
This year's sacrificial ceremony was still held at the Temple of Heaven in Huguo Temple. However, unlike in the past, an altar had been set up in the central square below the altar. The altar was surrounded by firewood, and in the center of the altar was a cross with iron chains.
Two hours ago, Xiao Xuan personally went to the side courtyard to bring Wang Yuan to Changxin Palace, and instructed Zhang Mama and Su Xin to take good care of her.
She did her own makeup, her hair was styled by Granny Zhang, and Su Xin helped her change into her clothes.
At this moment, Wang Yuan was undoubtedly extremely excited, after all, the one-month period had ended, and His Highness had personally gone to the side courtyard to pick her up and bring her to Changxin Palace.
He even had the Crown Princess's maids do his hair and makeup, which was an unparalleled honor.
Yesterday, she felt a little upset because she saw Xiao Xuan carrying Ning Yin back to her bedroom, but now she doesn't care at all.
The reason Ning Yin hasn't been executed yet is probably just that His Highness can't let go of her for the time being.
Once she has completely captured His Highness's heart, it will only be a matter of time before Ningyin is deposed.
I'm dressed so formally today, it must be because His Highness wants to give me a grand investiture ceremony so that I can gain a foothold in the Eastern Palace and establish my prestige in front of these servants.
The old shrew, Granny Guan, was beaten to death by Eunuch Chen just because she hit me last time. This is enough to show that I hold a very important place in His Highness's heart.
Looking at her own unparalleled elegance and beauty in the mirror, Wang Yuan's heart pounded wildly.
She was even worried that she might be too nervous during the investiture ceremony and make a mistake that would displease the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
Just then, Xiao Xuan suddenly appeared behind her. She hurriedly turned around, wanting to get up and bow to Xiao Xuan.
"You can sit here. Let Suxin and Zhang Mama take a good look at you. If there are no problems, then you can set off with me."
The man's deep, resonant voice, his striking good looks, and his tall, imposing figure draped in a dark python robe all made Wang Yuan feel as if she were floating on clouds.
Feeling lightheaded and incredibly comfortable, I felt that only a man like this was worthy of me.
Wang Yuan's cheeks flushed red, and she nodded obediently before turning away to continue being dressed and made up by Zhang Mama and Su Xin.
However, the two maids behind her always had a stern face, and the old nanny and the lowly maid deliberately pulled her hair and pinched her flesh several times, which hurt a lot.
She originally wanted to get angry, but when she thought that Xiao Xuan was right next door, and that being too rude would damage her image, she gritted her teeth and held back.
If you endure for a while, you can smoothly enter the Eastern Palace and become its master. At that time, none of these servants will be able to escape.
Because Su Xin and Granny Zhang had no idea why Xiao Xuan would suddenly bring over a woman and have them serve her properly. Moreover, the clothes Wang Yuan was wearing were the official robes of the Crown Princess.
Yesterday, the Empress had just escaped from Shen Yun's clutches and was still feeling unwell. Today, His Highness brought other women into Changxin Palace. How could they possibly remain calm?
But Xiao Xuan only gave them one order: to serve them well and not to ask any questions, or else they would be punished with fifty strokes of the cane.
They suppressed their anger, so they would occasionally take revenge on Wang Yuan.
After working for more than an hour, everything was finally ready. Xiao Xuan asked Wang Yuan to get up and turn around so he could see her.
Seeing that Xiao Xuan's eyes were only on that wretched maid Wang Yuan, Su Xin trembled with anger, her eyes filled with tears. She opened her mouth several times to speak, but was frightened back by a sharp look from the man.
"Your Highness, is it beautiful?"
Seeing Xiao Xuan glaring at the two lowly maids with a dark face, Wang Yuan was overjoyed and hurriedly showed off her figure to the man.
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but it is soulless and makes people feel vulgar at first glance.
Xiao Xuan ignored her, glanced at her indifferently, and after confirming that it was indeed convincingly fake, turned to Chen Dechang and asked, "Is the carriage ready?"
"Your Highness, everything is ready and we are just waiting for you and Her Highness."
Chen Dechang bowed respectfully in response. Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan's eyes widened several times over. If she hadn't misheard, Eunuch Chen had just said the words "Your Majesty."
There's only His Highness, myself, and those two lowly maids here. Who else could be calling out "Your Majesty" if not myself?
She couldn't hide her joy, and the corners of her lips turned up slightly, but she tried her best not to show it too obviously.
Su Xin glared at her hatefully from behind. She couldn't hold back any longer and took two steps forward to kneel in front of Xiao Xuan.
"Your Highness, if this servant dares to ask you, do you really not want the Empress anymore? Have you really taken a fancy to this vixen?"
Su Xin's voice was loud and tearful, and even the eunuch outside the house could hear it clearly.
Xiao Xuan's cold eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly suppressed his emotions and said coldly, "Zhang Mama, take Su Xin away. If there is a next time, I will not let her off lightly!"
Granny Zhang, being older, remained calm and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Suxin up, but Suxin refused to get up at all.
"Your Highness, Her Majesty is pregnant. She didn't sleep well all night and only managed to doze off for a while at dawn. Her health is already weak, how could you..."
"Suxin, shut up!"
Before Su Xin could finish speaking, a clear, melodious female voice came from behind the beaded curtain, as soft as silk, unhurried and gentle.
Everyone turned to look, and saw Ning Yin wearing a light blue brocade robe, her hair simply tied up with a jade hairpin, her face looking somewhat haggard, but still unable to hide her beautiful appearance.
When Zhang Mama saw Ning Yin coming, she hurriedly turned around to help her up. Ning Yin walked into the main hall without even glancing at Wang Yuan.
Just as she was about to bow to Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xuan hurriedly said, "No need for formalities. You are feeling unwell, so go back and rest. Yunzhu and I have other matters to attend to, so we will not keep you company any longer."
"Also, keep an eye on your maids."
After Xiao Xuan finished speaking, he got up and walked towards the outside of the hall, and Wang Yuan hurriedly followed him step by step.
Just before leaving Changxin Palace, she suddenly turned back to look at Ning Yin with a triumphant smile on her face.
Su Xin glared back fiercely, then stood up and took Ning Yin's hand, gently comforting her.
"Your Highness, please don't be angry. This lowly servant is no match for you at all. She is just an object that His Highness is interested in playing with for a while. She is not even half as good as you."
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