Suburbs, High Platform
The officials and generals were all arranged in an orderly manner. There were also tens of thousands of soldiers who stood at attention. There were three levels.
The top level was the heavens and earth. The second level was the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, wind, thunder, mountains and rivers. The third level was the gods!
In front of the gods, there were jade, silk, whole cows, whole sheep, whole pigs, wine, fruits and dishes. Just the utensils and utensils used to hold the offerings numbered more than a hundred.
King Lu held onto the sacrificial scroll as he wore a dragon robe and a dragon crown on his head. Green energy revolved around him as he walked forward.
When he reached the altar, he prayed to the heavens, "The Crown Prince of the dynasty has lost his virtue. The world is in chaos. Treacherous officials are in power and the country is no longer a country. May the Emperor and the Empress …. "
Originally, the skies were filled with dark clouds and lightning. The officials and generals all had heavy expressions on their faces. But as King Lu kowtowed, the skies were clear and bright. Someone shouted out, "Auspicious sign, auspicious sign. King Lu has ascended the throne. This is an auspicious sign from the heavens."
"Your Majesty, long live. Long live." The officials all knelt down and shouted out in greeting.
Soon after, the carriage returned to the city and was bowed down to the people.
The Emperor of Pills was overjoyed. Everyone followed their ranks and entered the hall, shouting out "Long live the Emperor". At this point, the ceremony was complete.
King Lu waved his hands as eunuch Liao stepped out and retrieved the Imperial Edict. He then read, "The Crown Prince plotted against the previous Emperor and attempted to usurp the throne. This is the will of the heavens. King Lu is unable to ascend the throne.
The Imperial Edict was then announced to the world.
Following the announcement, the officials all knelt down and listened attentively. The Blind Daoist could hear the roar of a dragon as his body trembled.
'King Lu has ascended the throne and was stripped of his title. His connection to the Imperial Qi has been severed, and he is now relying on the support of the army. Indeed, demonic energy has been mixed in with the Imperial Qi. '
"The Dragon Energy Blessing has already appeared. The foundation of the Reincarnation Platform is here."
Dawn, Grand Princess Palace
The sky was still dark. Only the morning star hung in the east, causing the sky to turn grey. Within the palace, there was a hubbub of voices. It was bustling with activity.
Bright candles were lit in the rooms, and the maids were busy tidying up. One of the maids was sweating profusely, but she wiped it off with a handkerchief and continued to tidy up.
The red quilts were folded one by one. The quilts were embroidered with the word 'happiness' in golden threads, giving off a festive atmosphere.
The Eldest Princess stood there, looking at the gold-threaded red quilt. She suddenly thought back to how she had looked forward to the wedding of the Canton Princess all those years ago. Now that she was going to be married, she couldn't bear to part with her. Her eyes turned red as she reached out and touched the quilt.
On this side, there was a dazzling line-up of furniture: golden lacquer cabinets, cicada wing gauze curtains, chiming bells, kiln wares, gold and jade ruyi, red sandalwood screens, bronze mirrors, mouthwash bowls, tea tables, zither cases, bookshelves, everything was available. There were even chests of jewels. These were the dowry of the Young Junzhu.
The Eldest Princess looked at the dowry. In her eyes, in her memory, it was all the little princess's appearance when she was young. She was pregnant for ten months, breastfed, and gradually grew up.
"My memories are just like back then. I didn't want Qianye to leave home. How could mother bear to see you leave? Even though you've grown up, you're still mother's flesh and blood."
Seeing that the Eldest Princess was sad, the granny spoke softly, "Eldest Princess, the Canton Princess is marrying True Monarch Pei. It's a blessing. How many people in this world can be more outstanding than True Monarch Pei? Why are you so sad?"
"Girls have to get married!"
She reached out and wiped her tears away. The Eldest Princess then sighed, "Qianye is the flesh and blood of my heart. I can't bear to part with her. Besides, being too outstanding isn't necessarily a good thing."
The Eldest Princess mumbled to herself. She could still remember the incident of the Prince Consort all those years ago. In the end, she didn't even know who was the mastermind behind the Prince Consort's death.
When the granny heard this, her face fell. She looked around and advised, "Eldest Princess, you can't say such things. Besides, today is the Canton Princess's big day. How can you say such things?"
When the Eldest Princess heard the granny's words, she paused for some time before nodding her head, "Follow me and supervise these serving maids. That way, they won't be careless."
As the Eldest Princess spoke, she started to inspect the boxes. She was extremely meticulous and did not allow for any carelessness. At this point, she discovered a bottle that was slightly broken. Her face fell.
"Why is this bottle broken? Go and replace it with a new one." The Eldest Princess spoke coldly. Immediately, someone stepped forward and took the bottle from her.
As soon as she was done with this, the Eldest Princess felt a little dizzy. She stretched out her slender fingers to support her head. The granny who had been following her stepped forward to support her, "Your Highness, are you alright?"
Her hair fell to her shoulders as she placed her hand on her forehead. The Eldest Princess's face was pale as she waved her hand, "I'm fine. Continue to supervise me."
Hearing these words, the granny felt her heart ache, "Your Highness, you've been busy the entire night. Please take a rest. Leave these matters to us, the servants, so that you won't tire yourself out."
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and serve me the ginseng soup."
A small bowl of ginseng soup was served. The Eldest Princess squinted her eyes as her chest rose and fell. She felt much better. She then waved her hands, "There's no need. After this, I won't be busy anymore."
"Ai." When the granny heard this, she could only sigh. All these items were packed in boxes, and were packed into ten carriages, forming a long line of carriages.
Little House
Bright red candles were lit, illuminating the entire room.
Initially, the Eldest Princess had planned to fake her death and escape. However, she never had the chance to do so. Now that the Crown Prince had ascended to the throne, although he couldn't officially marry the Canton Princess, he had tacitly agreed to the marriage. Hence, the actual wedding was to be held in the Eldest Princess' mansion.
A red blanket was laid upon the bed, and the two of them were sleeping in a pink tent. Pei Zi Yun stood up and changed his clothes.
Pei Zi Yun stood up and put on his clothes. The Canton Princess was still sleeping under the blanket. As Pei Zi Yun moved, the blanket slid off her body, revealing her crystal clear skin. There were many kiss marks on her skin. She woke up in shock and reached out to pull the blanket over her body.
Although they had already been intimate, the Canton Princess was still embarrassed. Her face was red as she hid under the blanket.
"Get up, mother must be waiting for us." Pei Zi Yun stood up and a serving maid came forward to help him get dressed.
"Put on your clothes first, I'll get up." The Canton Princess hid under the blanket like a shy kitten. Seeing her like this, Pei Zi Yun couldn't help but laugh. He grabbed the Canton Princess's hand and lifted the blanket a little. He then kissed the Canton Princess on her forehead before leaving.
The Canton Princess was in a daze for some time before she regained her senses. She looked around and saw that the serving maid had looks of envy on her face. She then said softly, "Quick, help me up."
Several servants helped her get dressed. The Canton Princess wore a golden butterfly hairpin. Her body swayed gently as her cheeks flushed red. She looked even more beautiful.
Seeing her come out, Pei Zi Yun's heart warmed as he reached out to hold her hand.
When they reached the empty area, the Grand Princess was already waiting for them. Her face was haggard and her eyes were red. It was obvious that she had worked hard all night.
"Qianye!" The moment the Canton Princess arrived, the Grand Princess called out. The Canton Princess ran forward and threw herself into the Grand Princess' embrace.
"Mother, I can't bear to part with you." The Canton Princess couldn't bear to part with her as she buried her head in the Grand Princess' embrace. The Grand Princess stroked the Canton Princess' long hair and said, "When a woman grows up, it's time for her to marry."
She then looked at Pei Zi Yun and bowed, "Pei Zi Yun, today I'm handing Qianye over to you. Qianye was a Canton Princess, and yet because of you, she sacrificed herself. You know how much she sacrificed."
"I have no other requests. I only ask that you treat her well, love her, and take care of her."
When Pei Zi Yun heard this, he replied, "Mother-in-law, I love Qianye, and will not let her be sad."
"That's good. Qianye, you're like a princess at home. I'm sure you won't be used to going out. Mother has prepared some belongings for you. Bring your serving maids along as well. This way, you won't be bullied."
The Grand Princess instructed. When the Canton Princess heard this, tears rolled down her cheeks as she covered her face with her sleeves. Seeing that it was getting late, she bowed to the Grand Princess, "Mother, I'm leaving."
When the Grand Princess heard this, her eyes turned red. Although she knew that she could return from Golden Island, she couldn't help but cry.
"Mother."
At this point, both of them were crying, they couldn't bear to part with her.
Pei Zi Yun bowed once more and stood up, "I've already instructed Ren Wei to build a garden on Golden Island. Although we can't hide her in a golden house, we can still build a garden. I won't let Qianye down."
"Mother-in-law has thought about it. You can spend the winter on Golden Island. It's warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's a good place for you to rest."
Pei Zi Yun had recorded that according to modern standards, the coldest month on Golden Island was 15 degrees Celsius, and the hottest was 30 degrees Celsius. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It was a very comfortable place to avoid the summer heat.
At this point, the sky turned dark and the sound of horses galloping could be heard. Someone reported, "Princess, True Sovereign, the Divine Guards have arrived and are waiting for you."
"Let's go!" She was the Grand Princess after all. At this point, she wiped away her tears and ordered the carriage to leave.
"Let's go to the pier before the sun rises. Ai, it's really hard on you." Pei Zi Yun reminded her, "Don't stop at the sea. Head straight to Golden Island. Everything has been arranged there."
"The Emperor wants me to go on an expedition. This is official business. Once I'm done, I'll return immediately."
"I understand. Be careful, husband." The Canton Princess's eyes were red, but she still turned around and boarded the carriage. Servants and bodyguards surrounded her as she rushed to the pier to board the ship.
Seeing her carriage leave, Pei Zi Yun turned around and bowed to the Grand Princess before he turned around and walked towards the cavalry.
"True Sovereign." The moment Pei Zi Yun walked over, a hundred cavalrymen came forward to welcome him. One of them led a horse and handed him a whip. Pei Zi Yun took it and leaped onto the horse.
He looked in the direction of the carriages and the Grand Princess's mansion before sighing. He then turned around and rode away.
Under the night sky, the cavalrymen followed behind him. As soon as he left the street, he saw another hundred cavalrymen. In the middle of them was the thirteen year old Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun. He was different from the last time they met. Although he was still young, he was full of heroic spirit. Pei Zi Yun was taken aback when he saw him.
"True Sovereign, seven thousand cavalrymen are waiting outside the city. We have to carry out father's edict. I'm still young, I'll have to depend on True Sovereign to quell the rebellion." Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun cupped his hands and said solemnly.
Pei Zi Yun did not hesitate any longer and said, "Move out!"
Following the order, the cavalrymen moved out. Torches were lit as they left the city.
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