Early in the morning, the officials, nobles, generals, and ministers gathered in the palace. All the main palaces were prepared with firecrackers and large red candles with the characters' Double Happiness' stamped in gold. The royal roads were covered with red blankets.
The Zhonghe Music Hall was located in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The Pill Emperor's Music Hall was located in the Taihe Gate. The book of etiquette was displayed in the courtyard of the Pill Emperor in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The procession was displayed outside the Meridian Gate. Among them, there was an empress' sedan and two imperial concubines' sedan. Of the three sedan, only the empress' sedan had an apricot yellow satin curtain with a phoenix embroidered in gold thread.
The 'women's music' was located at the back of the Palace of Heavenly Purity and in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The qualified nobles and ministers stood joyfully in the courtyard of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The Honglu Official of the Ministry of Rites and Yang Ling stood in front of the officials as the Angel and Deputy. Yang Ling saw that all the women on the right were dressed in noble robes. He stole a few glances but did not see Young-niang.
After a while, Emperor Zhengde arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. All the civil and military officials and nobles immediately knelt down and kowtowed to the Emperor to congratulate him. Today, Zhengde's complexion was also very good. He climbed onto the dragon throne with a smile and summoned all the civil and military officials. The new Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Hua, held the golden book and golden jewel in his hands. He walked to the center of the hall and read out the Emperor's decree to the empress and imperial concubines. The Honglu Official of the Ministry of Rites and Yang Ling received the decree, book, and jewel and went straight to the Meridian Gate to welcome the empress.
Emperor Zhengde still felt a slight discomfort in his lower body today, but it was no longer itchy. After hearing Yang Ling's words, his worries were gone. So when he sat in the hall and saw the liveliness of the palace today, he was also very excited.
Zhengde didn't seem to realize that he was the bridegroom today. He sat on top and looked at the bustling crowd, overjoyed. Old Wang Yue, who had a face full of joy, saw that it was about time and hurriedly walked shakily in front of Zhengde. He bowed and said: "Emperor, it is time. Emperor, please come to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to wait for the Empress to come in."
"Oh," Zhengde said, giggling as he stood up. Just as he was about to return to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure among the group of noble madams. He stood on the Dan Emperor and saw everything clearly. He couldn't help but point at the crowd happily and shouted, "Young … Madame Yang, quickly ask Madame Yang to come and see me."
The group of noblewomen were all first and second rank noble madams. Their hair was full of pearls and jade, and they wore large robes. However, the higher the rank of the robes, the plainer the color. Han Youniang and another third-rank noble madam stood at the back. They were the youngest and their clothes were the brightest, so it was easy to see them at a glance.
The Emperor suddenly stopped and pointed at the wives of the officials and made a fuss. This immediately alarmed the civil and military officials who were greeting each other. Everyone looked in surprise at the group of women. They saw a pretty woman wearing third-rank noble attire quickly walk forward and bow at the foot of the steps. She said: "This subject's wife, Yang Han Clan, greets Your Majesty."
There were very few third-rank noblewomen this young in the court. Moreover, she was surnamed Yang. Immediately, several daren guessed her identity. Regardless of what these civil officials thought of Yang Ling, most of them had a good impression of this woman who dared to save her husband.
Zhengde chuckled and said: "Stand up, stand up. If I hadn't seen you, I would have almost forgotten about this marriage. Wang Yue, immediately have the Department of Rites issue an edict to the Weiwu Mansion. The emperor will bestow jade … uh … names. In a moment, you can ask Madame Yang. The emperor will bestow these two women as Yang Ling's concubines. Today is our wedding. We will borrow some of your happiness to bestow these two women with a seventh-rank noble title. "
The conferment of nobility could be based on merit or because of the emperor's favor. Even if there were people who didn't agree, they couldn't say anything. However, Wang Yue saw that some of the officials had unhappy expressions on their faces. She quietly said: "Your Majesty, the two concubines will also be bestowed noble titles. It seems …"
Zhengde impatiently said: "Isn't it just a seventh-rank noble title? Yang Ling is about to become the supervisor of the Editing Factory. Do you think his wife will be bestowed a seventh-rank noble title? "
After Zhengde finished speaking, he flung his sleeves and walked away proudly. Wang Yue stood there dumbfounded: "What? The Editing Factory? The West Factory has only been reopened for a few days. Why is it opening another … an inner factory? " For a moment, Wang Yue also panicked. He didn't care about the concubines being bestowed noble titles. He hurriedly summoned a eunuch and asked the Yang Han Clan for the names of the two concubines. He then chased after Zhengde.
Most of the officials didn't hear what the two had said in low voices. They only heard that the emperor had bestowed concubines and bestowed noble titles. They couldn't help but feel jealous and envious. Look at the emperor's favor. How could they compare? They were really treacherous officials!
Seeing that the Emperor had left, the group of Noble Titled Madams heaved a sigh of relief. Even if a cat or dog from the Yang Family were to be conferred an official position, it would be none of their business. Their old man had always doted on those little vixens, and if the Emperor was in a good mood today, all of them would be rewarded. With the status of Noble Titled Madams, it would be even more difficult for them to deal with in the future.
Yang Ling and Honglu Official put the golden book and golden treasures in the 'Dragon Pavilion'. Riding on tall horses with red silk and red flowers, they led the guards of honor, drumming, officials to escort the bride, eunuchs, palace maids, and guards out of the Meridian Gate. Together with the Empress, they carried a large number of gifts. The colorful procession stretched for several miles. The emperor's family affairs were indeed extraordinary.
The commoners of the capital had long crowded the streets. There were also hundreds of commoners and children following them. When the procession of honor arrived at Official Xia's residence, Xia Ru led a group of people, young and old, to welcome them. Honglu Official dismounted from his horse and loudly announced the imperial edict. He then smiled and helped the current Emperor's father-in-law up. Immediately, firecrackers were set off in front of the residence.
The general of the Han Dynasty carried the Empress' sedan and the Dragon Pavilion into the front yard. The eunuchs and palace maids then carried the sedan to the 'Embroidered Tower' in the back yard. Supervisor Mo Daowei of the Sky Observing Officials jogged behind them and ordered the eunuchs to park the sedan in an auspicious position.
The head eunuch and palace maids carried the Empress' gown and Phoenix Coronet And Red Bridal Gown into the room to help the Empress change. When Xia Ru saw that his daughter had become the Empress, his old face was smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum. He held the hands of Honglu Official and Yang Ling and thanked them profusely.
Not long after, the Empress put on the Phoenix Coronet And Red Bridal Gown and walked out of the Embroidered Tower accompanied by four palace maids. She knelt down to receive the golden book and the golden jewels. The Empress wore a phoenix coronet and did not need to wear a bright red shawl. The accompanying officials all stood on their tiptoes to see how the Empress looked like.
They saw that the Empress was about fifteen or sixteen years old. Her facial features were beautiful and the phoenix coronet and beaded curtain added to her charm. However, although her skin was as white as jade, there were two obvious red patches on her cheeks, making her look very funny. The beaded crown had two locks of hair on her temples and the eyelashes on her eyes were curled up. At first glance, she looked like a lifeless dummy.
Yang Ling was greatly disappointed when he saw her. He could not find any fault with this girl, but she lacked that kind of attractive personality, especially that kind of gentle and quiet temperament. Would the Emperor Zhengde like her?
He did not know how many experts had consulted with the Empress to dress up. Last night, she had bathed for an entire night and the maids who kept the fire almost broke their backs.
The Empress' body was first rubbed with mung bean powder and fragrant powder, then mashed into a paste with honey and flower petals. Finally, a layer of mutton fat and fragrance was applied. Her face was then covered with fragrant powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow, green eyebrows, and red lips. Even if it was Han Youniang, that little girl, after being dressed up like this, she would look like a porcelain doll. It was hard to say if he would be able to recognize her.
Yang Ling did not dare to look too long. After the Honglu Official announced the imperial edict, he hurriedly handed over the golden book and jade jewels. The escort angel respectfully welcomed the Empress. The large entourage left the Xia Fu and returned to the Meridian Gate of the Imperial Palace. Through the Taihe Gate to the Qianqing Gate, six titled furen came up to receive the Empress. At this time, Yang Ling finally saw Young-niang. Young-niang was wearing a golden peacock's bright red titled clothing. She was beautiful and extremely charming. Yang Ling's eyes brightened when he saw her.
Han Youniang saw the appreciation in her husband's eyes and felt very happy. She did not want to lose her husband's face. This time, her attire for entering the palace was meticulously helped by Gao Wenxin, Yu'er, and Cher. She pursed her lips and smiled. Just as she was about to give her husband another look, she suddenly saw that the titled old women were all looking straight ahead with serious expressions on their faces. She couldn't help but secretly stick out her tongue. She hurriedly imitated them and raised her small chest. She took three steps with each step and followed the phoenix carriage to Kunning Palace. Seeing this, Yang Ling could not help but laugh.
The real ceremony had just begun. Yang Ling and the officials of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs followed behind the Emperor. They went to Kunning Palace to bow to heaven and earth and get married. They went to the Imperial Temple to worship the ancestors. They went to the Taihuang Empress Dowager's and Empress Dowager's chambers to see the two elders. Then they went to the Meridian Gate to receive the two imperial concubines. They started to get busy from the fourth watch until the sun was high up in the sky.
Zhengde was also about to go crazy from exhaustion. The joy from the wedding was swept away. Looking at his three lifeless wives who were like porcelain dolls, Zhengde had no interest at all. With great difficulty, the Empress led the two imperial concubines to pay their respects to their husbands in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Zhengde could not wait to announce that the wedding was a success. He took the concubines to the inner palace to see the imperial family while he himself quickly escaped to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. He prepared a banquet to entertain the civil and military officials and the meritorious ministers who came to congratulate him.
Yang Ling was so hungry that his eyes were blurry. But when the officials took their seats, he, as the master of ceremonies, still had to stand in the corner of the hall and busy himself, directing them to take their seats and serve the dishes. Yang Ling could not bear it anymore. In the midst of his busyness, he ran to a table and grabbed a wedding cake with an unknown meaning on it. He rolled up a few pieces of meat and went back to the corner of the hall to secretly eat.
Yang Ling propped his stomach as he looked around. Suddenly, he saw a banquet table set up in another corner of the hall. In front of the table sat the young Taoist master Zhang. On the side, there was only that beautiful Taoist child sitting with him. That Taoist child sat on the side facing his direction and was watching him with great interest as he secretly ate.
Yang Ling's cheeks moved and moved. He looked a little embarrassed. He could not help but glare at that Taoist child in embarrassment. That Taoist child was not afraid. His delicate eyebrows rose and he stared back at him provocatively. Then he picked up a piece of food and proudly sent it into his mouth.
Yang Ling looked at his childish appearance and could not help but laugh. He turned his head away and no longer paid attention to that Taoist child. While no one was paying attention, he quickly took another bite of the meat cake.
Zhang Fubao inadvertently saw him standing in front of her. Although she was reprimanded by her brother and did not dare to carelessly show off her skills to avoid bringing trouble to herself, but she was very interested in this strange looking General who seemed to be suspected of possessing a body. Seeing his smile, Zhang Fubao thought that he did not want to pay attention to her. She could not help glaring at him angrily.
By this time, Duke Cheng was laughing and walking over. He called his grandson to propose a toast to the Emperor. Zhang Fubao also stood up and followed behind her brother to the Emperor. As Duke Cheng and Zhengde were talking, a palace maid in emerald green dress hurried into the Hall and knelt down in front of the Emperor's table.
The Emperor was in the Hall. Although there were hundreds of civil and military officials in the hall, the wine was very quiet. Suddenly a palace maid ran in and went straight to the Emperor's table. Immediately, the Hall became quiet. Many people looked at the Emperor.
They saw the palace maid say something. Emperor Zhengde frowned. He put down his chopsticks and beckoned to Yang Ling. Yang Ling did not know what was going on and quickly walked over. When he came in front of him, Zhengde was not in a hurry to talk to him. He still turned his head and was talking to Taoist master Zhang with a smile. Listening to the conversation, it was about immortals and Buddhas. Yang Ling could only wait on the side.
When Zhang Fubao saw him standing next to her, she could not help but roll her eyes. She whispered, "A grand Great General steals food. You really don't know shame."
His voice was crisp, but it was normal to have a tender voice at his age. It was hard to tell if it was a man or a woman. Yang Ling did not take it to heart. He smiled and said, "I am a common man. I cannot be compared to a little immortal who eats wind and drinks dew. I do not eat the food of the world."
When Zhang Fubao heard this, her face turned red. She, a little immortal, did not eat the food of the world. She ate meat and drank wine. Was this hateful guy mocking her? She slanted the corner of her mouth and retorted, "Great General is so pitiful. You are not even as free and unfettered as me, the Taoist. Be careful. If the Emperor sees you eating secretly, he will beat you."
Yang Ling snorted and said, "Little guy, go and try to talk nonsense to the Emperor. See if the Emperor believes me or you. Eight or nine out of ten, the one who will be beaten will be you."
Zhang Fubao frowned and said, "You are only a few years older than me. Don't call me little guy. "
When Yang Ling saw that Duke Cheng and the Emperor had finished talking, he was about to pull Taoist master Zhang away. This Taoist boy's words were very interesting. He could not help but want to tease him. He hurriedly said with a smile, "You follow Taoist master Zhang around the world. You should have some skills, right? Now I want to give you a gift. Guess what it is. "
Zhang Fubao was stunned and said, "Wh … What? You want to give me a gift? "
Yang Ling stretched out his hand and said, "Here you go, take it."
With his large sleeve blocking it, other people would only see that it was just a wave of his sleeve, and they would not be able to see what was being handed out. Zhang Fubao was full of curiosity. He couldn't help but stretch out his hand and touch the finger under the sleeve. He felt a soft object being stuffed into his hand. Yang Ling had already taken a step forward with a smile, coming to greet the Emperor Zhengde. He bowed and said, "What instructions does Your Majesty have for me?"
Zhengde helplessly said, "Zhen also does not know what the Imperial Sister is up to. I heard that she wants to help Princess Ningqing catch the thief. She said that you did a good job last time and asked zhen for you. Ai … Zhen also cannot stand the Imperial Sister's temperament, so I will ask you to go and make a trip."
When Yang Ling heard the words' catch the thief ', he suddenly remembered the idea he had given to Yongfu and Yongchun. He couldn't help thinking, "Could it be that they chose to make a move today? Those two girls really know how to pick the time. Why would they make trouble for His Majesty's wedding? "
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