Chapter 195 Canonization Ceremony
Chapter 195 Canonization Ceremony
And there is Shen Zhinian, Jiang Wange has a deep impression of her.
It's not just because she is the youngest first-rank lady in the history of the Great Zhou.
Moreover, in that palace fighting novel, apart from the emperor, all kinds of stunningly handsome men were her lovers.
Jiang Wange was extremely envious when she saw it, and couldn't help but sigh that Shen Zhinian ate so well, she wished he could share one or two with her!
On the contrary, it was her elder sister Shen Nanqiao who was like a fool. After entering the harem, she acted self-righteous all day long, and ended up with a miserable end.
Why did the situation turn out to be the other way around, with Shen Zhinian entering the palace and becoming Concubine Rou, while Shen Nanqiao married into the Lu family?
Jiang Wange was puzzled and finally could only attribute it to her traveling through a book, which caused the butterfly effect.
She just said that she was the chosen heroine, and once she appeared, the plot would undergo tremendous changes.
After figuring out these things, Jiang Wange's annoyance was swept away and her mood became extremely light.
Since the plot can change, then she can definitely change the fact that her entire family will be executed nine months later!
In order to survive, the first step is to gain Nangong Xuanyu's favor!
Jiang Wange analyzed the situation in the harem rationally.
On the first night after entering the palace, she had to be picked by the emperor to establish her status. With a good start, the people in the harem would not dare to look down on her, and she could carry out her plan of competing for favor.
Logically speaking, the emperor wanted to use her to check and balance the power of Concubine Liu, so he would definitely support her behind the scenes. As long as nothing unexpected happened, Nangong Xuanyu would definitely let her sleep with him tonight.
But Jiang Wange did not forget that today was also the day of the enthronement ceremony for Shen Zhinian and Mengpin.
In order to show his favor to the concubine who was promoted, the emperor would usually go to her palace on such a good day.
Jiang Wange couldn't remember what happened to Concubine Meng in the book. She only vaguely remembered that she seemed to have taken refuge with Concubine Liang.
Jiang Wange didn't take Shen Zhinian seriously at all, but regarded her as a strong rival!
Although many people in the harem thought she was simple and kind, Jiang Wange knew that this woman was a tiger in sheep's clothing!
In the book, Shen Zhinian supported a mama's boy who was ambitious and high-minded, and helped him become a marquis and a prime minister. Her methods were truly horrible!
Jiang Wange didn't want to be an enemy of Shen Zhinian unless it was necessary. But who told her to be a young lady from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion? She was destined to be an enemy of Shen Zhinian.
Even if she tried to show her goodwill, Shen Zhinian would never believe Queen Jiang's sister. Instead, she would think she had ulterior motives.
When the news reaches the ears of Queen Jiang and Duke Zhenguo, she will be in trouble. Without the protection of her family and Queen Jiang, she will die faster.
So, between her and Shen Zhinian, either she dies or the other dies!
Jiang Wange was very fortunate. She could be said to be the person in the world who understood Shen Zhinian's character best, and she also had a general idea of the direction of the subsequent plot.
With these two points, plus everything else she knows, she may be able to defeat this former first-rank lady!
Tonight, she had to find a way to stop the emperor from favoring Shen Zhinian and bring her to her own palace!
Since the emperor likes her talent, she can start from this point.
Fortunately, the writing system of the Great Zhou was the same as the world before she traveled through the book. Although she did not inherit the memory of her original body, the muscle memory of this body was preserved, and she could write beautiful hairpin-flowered small calligraphy.
Soon, a poem full of affection appeared on the paper.
Jiang Wange picked up the rice paper, blew the ink off it, and handed it to the maid: "After dinner, you will personally deliver this letter to His Majesty."
"Yes."
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Back to morning.
Today is the day of Her Majesty's enthronement ceremony, and the entire Zhongcui Palace is filled with joy.
Sun Changzai got up early and prepared to watch her sister Roupin's enthronement ceremony. She had never seen such a scene before.
Of course, the most important thing is that she wants to be the first person to congratulate Sister Roupin!
Shen Zhinian also got up early in the morning. With the help of Nanny Xiao and Handan, she changed into court robes and crown and dressed up.
The ceremony for conferring the title of concubine is not as complicated as that for the title of imperial consort, and the rules are much simpler. It does not require reporting to the Taimiao and Fengxiandian.
Only those who reached the rank of concubine or above would be given a certificate and imperial seal. For the rank of imperial concubine, there was only a certificate but no imperial seal.
The Ministry of Rites had already prepared Shen Zhinian's silver book and requested an envoy to do so.
The imperial guards came in an orderly manner and set up colorful banners for concubines outside the gate of Zhongcui Palace.
The eunuchs carried the incense table into the Zhongcui Palace to offer the silver book.
After the imperial envoy arrived, the silver book was carried to the gate of Zhongcui Palace by the captain of the inner palace, and then brought in by the eunuch and placed on the incense table for offering.
At this time, Shen Zhinian could go out in court robes and greet them at the door.
The eunuch placed the silver book on the incense table and left. Then the female official who led the ceremony led Shen Zhinian to kneel towards the north and read the text in the book.
After Shen Zhinian accepted the silver book, he performed the ceremony of kneeling three times and bowing three times. After that, all the relevant personnel left Zhongcui Palace.
At this point, the enthronement ceremony was completed!
The next day, Shen Zhinian had to go to the Cining Palace in person to perform the Six Su Ceremony to Empress Dowager Liu. Then he would go to the Emperor and Empress separately.
Yuan Bao ran in from outside and said with a smile: "My lady, the messenger will be here soon, please get out now!"
Handan brought over the shoes that matched the court dress, her face full of joy: "Your Majesty, I will help you change your shoes."
After putting on their shoes, Handan and Fuqiu supported Shen Zhinian on both sides and walked outside.
Who knew that before he had taken a few steps, Shen Zhinian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his feet and his body fell to the side uncontrollably!
"hiss--"
Fortunately, the two of them were quick to support her: "My Lady?!"
Nanny Lin and the others were startled. The smiles on their faces turned into surprise. They gathered around nervously and helped Shen Zhinian sit on the chair: "Madam, what's wrong with you?!"
Shen Zhinian pulled his feet out of his shoes, and his snow-white socks were stained with a bright red.
"Blood!!!"
Madam Xiao quickly picked up the shoe to check, and pulled out a needle as long as a finger from it!
"How can this be?!"
Fuqiu was surprised and said, "I checked the court robes, crown and shoes again and again, and only gave them to you to wear after making sure there were no problems. Why did this happen..."
Xiao Mingzi ran in and said anxiously, "My queen, the messenger is already waiting at the palace gate!"
Even the usually steady Fuqiu panicked at this moment, with tears in her eyes: "It's all my fault. If I had been more careful, this wouldn't have happened. I deserve to die!"
Handan asked angrily: "Who on earth wants to harm the young master?!"
Shen Zhinian took a deep breath, his eyes full of coldness: "Now is not the time to pursue these things, the auspicious time cannot be delayed."
"Bring me some hemostatic and painkiller medicine to apply to me, and help me out!"
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Note: 1 The ceremony of conferring titles on concubines was based on the History of the Imperial Palaces of the Qing Dynasty.
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