After the investiture ceremony is completed, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess must go to Huguo Temple to offer sacrifices to Heaven, praying for favorable weather, peace and prosperity for the country.
Besides offering sacrifices to heaven and praying for blessings, the two will also stay at Huguo Temple tonight and fast for a day to show their respect for Buddha.
When Xiao Xuan and Ning Yin walked out of Xuanyuan Palace, the sunlight shone in and shone on Xiao Xuan's handsome profile.
The already extremely distinguished man now seemed to be plated with a layer of golden radiance, making his aura even more powerful.
Ning Yin felt a strange sense of bewilderment, and her fear of the future became increasingly clear.
She truly became his Crown Princess, and the future Empress of the Great Qi Dynasty.
Everything felt like a dream, so unreal, like a phantom that seemed within reach.
The journey from the palace to Huguo Temple was not too far, and when the carriage arrived at the temple, the sun was still high in the sky.
Abbot Wenyuan of Huguo Temple personally led all the disciples in standing at the entrance to welcome the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
The emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty was a devout Buddhist, and Huguo Temple was the national temple of the Great Qi Dynasty. Whenever there was a major event, members of the imperial family would come to Huguo Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings.
The local people, having heard that they would see the Crown Prince and Crown Princess today, came early to wait, only to be stopped by layers of Qingyu Guards a hundred meters away.
Amidst the surging crowd, Liu Shi and Ning Changfeng were pushed to the very front.
Today, the two passed by Huguo Temple and heard from others that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess would be arriving later, so they wanted to join in the fun.
They were just ordinary people who had never seen such important figures before. They figured it was still early before they had to go back, so they wanted to see the royal relatives of the Great Qi.
Ning Yin and Xiao Xuan rode in a large sedan chair carried by sixteen men. A bright yellow canopy provided shade, and the seats were spacious. The two sat side by side, exuding a powerful aura.
When the sedan chair was gently lowered, Xiao Xuan got off first and kindly helped Ning Yin.
The abbot of Huguo Temple and his disciples knelt down to pay their respects, saying, "Welcome, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Crown Princess."
"Rise!"
Xiao Xuan spoke calmly, exuding an innate nobility and imposing presence. The surrounding people widened their eyes to get a better look.
It wouldn't have mattered if they hadn't looked, but once they saw it clearly, everyone was amazed by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's unparalleled beauty. They were truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
Ning Changfeng and Liu Shi were at the very front of the crowd, so they had the clearest view.
She almost fainted from fright; the woman in the bright red Crown Princess's court dress looked so much like Ning Yin.
No, it shouldn't be said that they look alike, but rather that they look exactly the same.
However, her outfit today was so gorgeous and elegant that they had to rub their eyes again to confirm it.
"Mother, isn't that Ning Yin??!!!"
Ning Changfeng's voice was loud, and the surrounding people turned to look at the mother and son, and sneered.
"What, you know the Crown Princess of the current dynasty?"
Hearing disdain from those around him, Ning Changfeng tried to push forward again. Seeing Ning Changfeng's disobedience, the Qingyu Guards' murderous aura instantly flared. They gripped their longswords and shouted sternly, "Back off!!!"
Ning Changfeng was so frightened that he hurriedly took two steps back, almost stepping on the foot of the person behind him and falling down.
"Changfeng, be careful."
Lady Liu glared fiercely at the Qingyu Guard in front of her, cursing under her breath, before noticing the Crown Princess's appearance. She really did look exactly like that bitch Ning Yin.
"You know what, if we didn't know what kind of person Ning Yin was, I would have really thought the person in front of me was Ning Yin."
"However, a sparrow is a sparrow. How can it possibly rise to become a phoenix? Even the General's Mansion doesn't want her, let alone the Crown Prince. She just looks like him."
Liu made her judgment and tugged at Ning Changfeng, who was still observing, "Let's go back. We've seen it all, it has nothing to do with us."
Ning Changfeng's eyes were still fixed on Ning Yin. When he heard Liu Shi say that, he nodded subconsciously. As soon as the two of them turned around, it was as if they heard the Crown Prince call the woman A Ning.
Liu hurriedly turned around and saw Xiao Xuan helping Ning Yin up the steps to enter Huguo Temple.
"Ah Ning, Changfeng, did you hear that? She also has the surname Ning?"
"Could it be..."
Liu and Ning Changfeng exchanged a glance, and were instantly speechless with shock.
Ning Yin and Xiao Xuan soon entered the Heavenly Altar of Huguo Temple, where the abbot offered them a stick of incense.
After the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven is completed, all that remains is fasting and bathing, and one can return to the Eastern Palace early tomorrow morning.
Once a month has passed, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's wedding will be held as scheduled, and only then will the two be considered to have officially become husband and wife.
The abbot personally led Xiao Xuan and Ning Yin back to their respective rooms. They could not stay in the same room tonight, so their rooms were in the east wing and the west wing, respectively.
After the abbot left, Ningyin finally breathed a long sigh of relief. A palace maid was left to help her bathe and change.
With the heavy phoenix crown removed from her head and the makeup washed off her face, Ning Yin felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
Being a crown princess is really not easy; you can't make a mistake in anything you say or do.
The old nanny also told her that she should never be gentle and kind to the servants, but must have the dignity of a master, otherwise they would take advantage of her and might even try to bully her in the future.
So, she kept a cold face all day, and her facial muscles were almost stiff. When she finally waited until no one was around, she raised her hand and pinched her cheeks, which felt sore and swollen.
It wasn't until she finished a wooden tub bath that her fatigue was gradually washed away, and the palace maids helped her change into a set of simple and elegant clothes.
These clothes feel soft and lightweight, making me feel much more relaxed.
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