books44 Chapter 330 Crown
Chapter 330 Crown
"That's great! I've been dreaming of this ever since I was a slave. I'm looking forward to growing old with you, my master. This is a blessing I can't even ask for."
Jinzhong's eyes were full of tenderness, and his voice was so gentle that it seemed water could drip out of it. As he spoke, his fingers slowly passed through Yanwan's fingertips and tightly interlocked with hers, as if to lock in this moment of warmth.
"But my master, please do not despise me for my age and frailty, and do not turn around and look for someone else and abandon me..."
He lowered his eyes and looked at his well-maintained face, secretly thanking himself for being a eunuch, as he aged faster and more obviously than an ordinary man.
If he really grows a beard, becomes mottled with black and white, and looks weathered, without this decent appearance, how will he be able to keep his master's heart?
Thinking of this, Jinzhong held Yanwan's hand even tighter, as if afraid that she would disappear in a flash.
This is also considered a lifelong companionship.
Jinzhong felt somewhat relieved.
In this life, he can finally grow old with her.
"Of course, I'm not one to get bored easily."
Yanwan raised her chin slightly and looked at Jinzhong with a firm gaze.
"Without your support along the way, how could I achieve the glory I have today? From now on, you will stay by my side. You and I will never be apart."
After saying this, she sighed softly and shifted her gaze to the gorgeous and dazzling court crown that was quietly placed aside.
"It's getting late. Please put it on me. I always put it on for you in the past. Now it's your turn."
She opened her red lips slightly, her voice soft but unquestionable.
"It is an honor for me."
Jinzhong responded hurriedly. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and reverently held up the imperial crown with both hands.
The moment his fingertips touched it, he felt its immense weight. This crown of supreme honor had been his long-cherished wish.
He walked towards Yanwan slowly and cautiously.
Jinzhong held up the imperial crown steadily with both hands and gently placed it on Yanwan's head.
In an instant, the jewel-inlaid gold around the crown touched the skin, bringing a refreshing coolness.
Yan Wan was born extremely beautiful, and even though she had aged and her beauty had faded, she still possessed a natural charm, her eyebrows and eyes full of charm. Donning this incomparably luxurious empress's attire, her whole demeanor was even more regal and extraordinary.
"Master, the auspicious time is approaching..."
Chunchan stood quietly at the door, raised his eyes to look at the sky, and saw the light and shadow move. The time had come, so he spoke softly to remind, and his voice echoed softly in the hall.
"Master, please go without worry. I will be here waiting for your return."
Jinzhong bowed slightly, his eyes full of attachment and reluctance.
He knew that the enthronement of the empress was a solemn ceremony, with concubines and a grand guard of honor. As someone working at the Old Summer Palace, it would be against etiquette for him to show up at this moment, and it would cause trouble for Yan Wan.
"Okay, just wait patiently. When I return, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
Yanwan looked at him gently and nodded her head lightly.
After saying this, she gently took the hand offered by Chunchan and walked out of the inner hall with light lotus steps. As she walked further and further away, only Jinzhong was left staring at her infatuatedly.
Outside the palace, a group of concubines and ladies of state had been waiting for a long time. Each of them had exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes, but they could not hide the envy in their eyes.
Seeing Yan Wan walk out gracefully, everyone quickly restrained their expressions, knelt on the ground in unison, bowed their heads, and parted their red lips, whispering sweet nothings: "Your servants (the servants) respectfully welcome Her Majesty the Queen and pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years!"
The cry echoed in the palace for a long time.
"Be flat."
Yan Wan raised her eyes slightly and swept her gaze over the crowd. Her voice was not loud, but it revealed unquestionable majesty. Her every move and gesture showed the demeanor of a mother of the country.
At the ceremony of crowning the empress, Yongyan stood tall with his hands behind his back, taking on the important task of presiding over the ceremony.
He was only sixteen years old and still childish, but his eyes revealed a calmness beyond his age.
At this time, he was already governing the country as the crown prince, wearing a bright yellow robe with five-clawed golden dragon, carrying the style of an emperor, giving people a glimpse of his future style of ruling the world.
The voice of reading the imperial edict was clear and powerful, echoing in the hall, and every word declared Yanwan's honor.
After bestowing the title upon the empress, Yongyan's expression became solemn. He lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, performing a great ceremony to pay homage, with his knees touching the ground, solemn and pious.
"Your son bows to the Empress, and wishes Her Majesty a thousand years of life!"
The sound is clear and melodious, and the lingering sound echoes in the Golden Palace.
The simplified ceremony of conferring the empress still had a complicated and lengthy process, lasting from the first light of dawn to the warm sun in the afternoon, before moving on to the last item - accepting the homage of concubines and princesses in Yongshou Palace.
Imperial Concubine Yu was graceful and set an example, followed by the four concubines, imperial concubines, noble ladies, and maids, who lined up in order, all with gorgeous makeup and exquisite clothes.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen..."
As time went by, the emperor had few children in recent years, and even the youngest princess had married.
Jingxuan had been married for many years. A few years after Yongqi's early death, she was arranged by Yanwan to marry her husband, Lawangdorji. She avoided the reefs of fate, and lived in harmony with her husband, and had several smart children.
Today, Yan Wan has a noble status and is already a grandmother, and has developed a graceful demeanor.
Sitting down, Yihuan and Ruiji, who were sitting next to each other, smiled at each other, their eyes full of joy and blessings for Yanwan.
After decades of friendship and companionship in the deep palace, their friendship is deep and they have long been as close as sisters.
They had witnessed Yan Wan's difficult climb up the harem, and they felt the bitterness of it all. Now that they saw their friend's glory, they were naturally happy for her from the bottom of their hearts.
The Eyin Pearl is filled with soft light.
Over the years, she has carefully raised Yan Wan's children. She is well aware of Yan Wan's difficulties and foresight, and her admiration and respect for her are growing in her heart.
The other concubines, either rescued by Yan Wan or taught by her, were usually respectful to her, and at this moment they respected her even more.
Now, the emperor is in poor health, the empress dowager is bedridden, and the situation in the palace is turbulent. Everyone knows who will be in charge in the future.
After Yan Wan finished admonishing the palace concubines as usual and distributed the rewards one by one, the sun had already set and the afternoon sun was somewhat lazy.
She was tired after all. The red tape and intrigues of the day had consumed too much of her energy. She was exhausted, so she didn't say much and just raised her hand to signal everyone to leave.
Ruiji and Yihuan walked out of the palace gate. As soon as they came out, Yihuan glanced at a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye and saw it hurriedly flash into the palace.
The figure was as fast as a ghost, yet seemed familiar, causing her to freeze in place for a moment.
"Sister, what's wrong? What did you see?" Ruiji noticed something was wrong and asked with concern.
Yihuan came back to her senses, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she shook her head gently, shaking off the trance of that moment.
"Ignore it. Maybe time is unforgiving. I must have seen it wrongly. Let's go..."
After saying that, she took Ruiji's arm and walked forward with slightly heavy steps, but the doubts in her heart were like ripples, spreading out in circles.