vstars Chapter 188 Gifting Jade Shoes, Concubine Ceremony
Chapter 188 Gifting Jade Shoes, Concubine Ceremony
"But today is the day you are canonized as a consort, so you can't be vague about it."
The emperor tapped Fucha Zhixi's nose with amusement. He was not too surprised by her answer.
"Okay, I'll go change my clothes now."
Fu Cha Zhixi pursed her lips helplessly, but stood up and planned to go back to change clothes.
"Wait a moment, I have prepared a gift for you."
After saying that, Su Peisheng walked over with a tray covered with yellow silk cloth, very attentive.
"what is this?"
Fu Cha Zhixi tilted his head curiously.
"Open it and see for yourself."
The emperor smiled and gestured to her, indicating that she should lift it up and have a look herself.
Fu Cha Zhixi stared at the silk cloth carefully, but couldn't tell what it was, so he reached out and pulled the cloth off.
A pair of exquisite jade shoes appeared in front of her.
Fu Cha Zhixi was stunned for a moment. Could this be what the authentic pair of Shu brocade shoes in the original plot looked like?
However, she clearly saw a magnolia embroidered on the toe of the shoe, which was different from the original plot.
But aren’t these shoes given to the heroine? How did they become a gift for her?
"Why did the emperor want to give me a pair of shoes?"
Fu Cha Zhixi turned to look at the emperor with some curiosity and said.
"I think you have everything you need, so I think it's appropriate to give you a pair of jade shoes on this auspicious day of your coronation."
The emperor began to explain.
"So that's how it is. I'll go change my clothes right away."
Fucha Zhixi said with a smile.
Soon, with the help of Aunt Fangqiu, Fu Cha Zhixi put on the royal dress for a concubine.
This was a dress that the Imperial Household Department had sent over several days in advance. In order to prevent the Queen from causing trouble, she had specially arranged for someone to look after the dress carefully.
Fortunately, the Queen didn't seem to intend to do anything about the dress.
Standing in front of a bronze mirror of her entire height, Fu Cha Zhixi looked at herself in the mirror. The auspicious dress she was wearing made her look more dignified and majestic.
"My lady, it's all right, go out and show it to the emperor."
Aunt Fangqiu looked at her mother with satisfaction and spoke happily.
Now, their queen has only been in the palace for a year, and she has jumped from a minor noble lady to Concubine Xuan. She can be said to have followed the right person.
"Ah."
Fu Cha Zhixi also looked at herself in the mirror with great satisfaction. Compared with before giving birth, she looked more maternal and tender, which diluted her cold temperament.
However, this does not affect her plans too much. After all, she does not intend to stick to the same character forever. Only with changes can she continue to attract the emperor's attention.
You know, there is no man who doesn't want to see his woman change because of him.
The emperor, as the person at the top of the power hierarchy, is naturally no exception.
"emperor."
Fu Cha Zhixi wore the jade shoes given by the emperor and walked in front of the emperor with light lotus steps.
"She walks lightly on the water, and her silk stockings are covered with dust."
The emperor couldn't help but sigh when he saw Fu Cha Zhixi dressed in a rare formal attire.
"Your Majesty, I dare not compare myself to the Goddess of Luo River. Your Majesty is too kind to praise me."
Fu Cha Zhixi smiled faintly and spoke.
"How can this be a false compliment? In my heart, you are like the goddess of Luo River descending to earth."
The emperor reached out and took Fu Cha Zhixi's hand, stroking it gently, his tone gentle and affectionate.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the auspicious time is approaching."
Although Su Peisheng didn't want to disturb the emperor, he had to remind him. If he missed the auspicious time, he would be in trouble.
"Let's go. I'll take you there."
The emperor spoke.
"Ah."
Fu Cha Zhixi nodded obediently and followed the emperor's steps to walk out.
Outside the door, the sedan chair had been prepared in advance.
The two of them got on a sedan chair and were taken to the Zhengda Guangming Hall, which was specially used by the emperor to hold the enthronement ceremony for Fu Cha Zhixi.
Because of the farce that occurred at the third-day bathing ceremony, the emperor was reluctant to invite royal relatives to the Old Summer Palace for the banquet recently. So after discussing with Fu Cha Zhixi, he planned to simply hold a full-moon banquet for Xiaoliu.
The emperor felt that this was somewhat unfair to Fu Cha Zhixi, so he specially arranged the enthronement ceremony in the Zhengda Guangming Hall.
This palace is one of the most important palaces in the Old Summer Palace. Its architectural specifications are quite high, which can be seen from the name alone. It is specially used to hold some important ceremonial activities, but this is the first time to hold a canonization ceremony for a concubine. This is also the first-class treatment that the emperor gave to Fucha Zhixi.
Even when the Queen heard from the Imperial Household Department that the Emperor was going to hold a ceremony to confer the title of Emperor on Fu Cha Zhixi in the Zhengda Guangming Hall, she couldn't hold back her anger and smashed a set of tea sets.
As for the other concubines, they were naturally full of envy and jealousy, but considering their family background and the degree of favor they enjoyed, it was not too surprising. They just lamented why they did not have a good birth.
After all, the treatment that Fu Cha Zhixi had enjoyed since entering the palace was the best among the concubines. She was the first one to be promoted three levels in such a short time after entering the palace. Even Guiren Wan, who was also the most favored in the six palaces, has not even been able to get the position of a concubine yet. So it was not surprising that they had seen so much.
People will only feel jealous of people they can reach. If the distance between them and others is too great, it is difficult to have any major emotional fluctuations.
By the time the sedan chair arrived at the Zhengda Guangming Hall, the emperor had already gone in.
Fu Cha Zhixi tidied up her clothes carefully, and after confirming with Aunt Fangqiu and others around her that there were no problems, she was supported by Aunt Fangqiu and walked into the Zhengda Guangming Hall.
The emperor had changed into his formal attire and sat at the head of the table, while princes, ministers and others also stood in their correct positions as per regulations.
As the official who announced the decree, Zhang Tingyu had been waiting for a long time with the prepared edict of enthronement.
After he glanced at Fu Cha Zhixi imperceptibly, his eyes flashed slightly.
She is worthy of being the most popular concubine nowadays. With such beauty, it is no wonder that the emperor loves her so much.
The old man Fucha Maqi did give birth to a good daughter, but unfortunately there was no daughter of the right age in his family.
Zhang Tingyu suppressed the emotions in his eyes, nodded to Fu Cha Zhixi, and then began to read the imperial edict with a serious face.
An imperial decree had indeed been issued to confer her the title of consort, but the conferring ceremony had not been held, so she could not be officially named a consort. Only after the conferring ceremony was over would her position as a consort be truly confirmed.
The official in charge of presenting the imperial edict respectfully presented the imperial edict and the imperial seal to the emperor. After reviewing them, the emperor once again granted the official the title of official in charge of presenting the imperial edict.
The official who was in charge of the imperial edict walked up to Fu Cha Zhixi holding the edict and the seal. Fu Cha Zhixi bowed deeply to the emperor who was sitting at the top.
He then took the edict and seal and once again performed the ritual of kneeling three times and kowtowed nine times to the emperor.
"I bow to thank the emperor for his great grace. I will serve him respectfully in the future to repay his grace."
(I really did some research on this canonization ceremony, so I was delayed for a while today.)