Because Ruan Yuyi was seriously ill, the concubine ceremony, which was originally scheduled to be held two days ago, was held on another auspicious day.
A ray of light leaked out from among the thin clouds, and the imperial city and the surrounding palaces were all shrouded in the thin warmth of the morning.
Mu Xiang held a copper basin in her hand, with a clean kerchief hanging on the edge of the basin. She pushed the door with her elbow, entered the inner room, and placed the copper basin on the shelf. The water in the basin swayed leisurely.
It just gradually calmed down.
The gold pin account was opened, and the young lady sat barefoot on the edge of the bed. The red rope on her ankles was very eye-catching, making her muscles and bones even more shiny. Her eyes were clear, and she had obviously woken up early.
In fact, when she thought about today's ceremony, she was tossing and turning.
Although she is the concubine now, the Phoenix Seal is also in her hands. Moreover, she has monopolized the holy favor in the palace. There are many rumors in the palace whether she will be the mother of the world in the future. One by one, these are all
Bone pins pierced her butterfly wings and nailed her to this golden and jade-built fairy residence.
But she knew her family well in her heart, and even if a new young woman came to join her in the future, she might not be in that position.
She thought he was just a temporary novelty.
His reason will not allow him to support a woman who is not helpful to the previous harem as his queen.
But things seemed to be developing in a direction she couldn't predict. She was waiting for him to become cold to her, but she couldn't wait for a long time.
After washing up, and following Mu Xiang's signal, the palace maids waiting outside filed in. They lined up, holding gold-embedded trays with both hands, and all the palace attire on them was fully prepared.
Ruan Yuyi raised her hand and called the maid holding the head and face to come closer.
The palace maid knelt down and raised the tray above her head. On the tray was a set of dotted green pearl heads symmetrically placed, decorated with gold threads, which was extremely gorgeous.
Only the earrings were missing, and her heart skipped a beat.
"Muxiang," she whispered, "go get the pair of Dongzhu earrings."
A pair of Dongzhu earrings were placed in an empty space, but they matched the head and face very well, as if they were modeled after the earrings.
The maid holding the tray also had a slightly surprised look in her eyes. She hesitated and said, "I heard that this set of hair was newly made by a craftsman a few days ago."
——They were made according to these earrings. Ruan Yuyi added in her heart.
She suddenly felt that she couldn't figure him out more and more. She couldn't figure out why he did this. Was it just to emphasize the pain that these pair of earrings brought to her?
But this is too much effort.
Mu Xiang and another palace maid waited on her and put on palace clothes. The layers were layered on her body. She thought that by then she would not even be able to move forward.
She lowered her eyes and let them manipulate her.
Today, her eyebrows are painted a little longer, as curved as a crescent moon, and her cheeks are like fresh lychees. She is indescribably beautiful. The remaining lipstick has not been applied, and Mu Xiang is holding a small brush to dip the lipstick in the white porcelain.
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The commotion outside reached the inner room. The wood spirit stepped in first.
Cen Li knelt down beside her and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me." He said no more.
It was his duty to stop others from trespassing, but these days, he also knew that the girl brought into the palace by the master had a close relationship, and if he said anything more, he would be asking for trouble.
Mu Ling gave him an angry look and said in a low voice, "This slave just wants to come in and serve the queen, why don't father-in-law stop me?"
Cen Li did not argue with her.
"Mu Ling." Ruan Yuyi looked at the figure of the little maid in the glasses and called, "Please apply lipstick for me."
"Yes." She immediately put her unhappiness behind her and responded with a smile.
The sticky paste was smudged on Ruan Yuyi's lips little by little, as if it was the final chapter of the painting, making the makeup look bright and complete.
Mu Ling stared at her for a long time, then removed his hand and said softly, "Mother, it's done."
At this moment, the female officer was already in the hall.
This outfit was indeed not cheap. She was supported by others and walked out slowly. She was also taken care of adjusting her skirt and raising the soft curtains.
The female officer bowed first and then led her out of the palace sideways.
After leaving Luomei Pavilion, she wound around for an unknown amount of time before arriving at the palace gate. Along the way, she carefully kicked the hem of her skirt that trailed to the floor, so as not to trip over it.
The guard of honor has arrived outside the palace gate, and the sun has broken through the clouds and fallen down, illuminating the feet as brightly as if they were paved with gold bricks.
Under the guidance of the female officer, she knelt on the soft cushion facing north.
The female official beside her loudly read out the book's text, "I only praise the six palaces and love the cultivation of women's duties. The four virtues are suitable for Ma, which is the celebration of heaven and earth. I use the Yi code to observe the style. Use the Ben badge..."
Outside the ceremonial guard, stood a slim figure.
Li Meiren gritted her teeth and tightened her grip on the object under her sleeves. The handle of the dagger was almost warmed by her warmth.
She accidentally heard from Bai Zhiqi that the Ruan family would be canonized today, which was really good.
No matter what, she couldn't understand why she was the only concubine to be favored. Could it be that those nights spent alone were all in vain!
She was so jealous that she couldn't help but take a few steps forward.
The palace attendant noticed her and hurriedly stopped her, saying respectfully, "My lord, the canonization ceremony of Concubine Jin is taking place over there. I can only excuse you to move and take a detour."
Li Meiren turned a deaf ear and her bright eyes were so wide that they were about to burst.
Since they are both His Majesty's chess pieces, why should she be different? She suddenly felt that Miss Bai was right. Maybe from the beginning, Your Majesty did not want Ruan to end up like them.
But she was so scared.
Concubine Shu was able to survive by virtue of her position and someone interceding on her behalf, but what about herself? Even if she hanged herself at night, she would not be able to gain any sympathy from His Majesty.
She still has a lot of time to spend, and she doesn't want to die.
Even if there was no grace, even if she had to stay alone in the cold nights, it would not be worth the fear that death would bring to her.
Li Meiren made random guesses and thoughts, but never thought that she was completely scaring herself.
Not far away, the clear and clear voice of a female official came, "Zi'er Ruan family. I have prepared the order and rituals early. I have been practicing internal discipline for a long time. The wise nature, although it is small, must be detailed. Yuan Yi's thoughts become more and more silent every time."
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"I hereby canonize you as Concubine Jin."
Li Meiren's hand under her sleeve couldn't help but tremble, and she quietly turned the tip of the knife and pointed it outward.
Seeing that she ignored her and had no intention of leaving, the palace man was a little impatient, but he didn't dare to show it and only reminded her in a low voice.
Ruan Yuyi was looking straight ahead, when suddenly some small voices fell into her ears, and she became suspicious. Logically speaking, in such an occasion, the palace people should be respectful and solemn, so how could there be whispers.
She glanced at Muxiang.
Mu Xiang, who had been paying attention to her, naturally understood and looked around. Sure enough, he saw Li Meiren, staring almost directly at Miss Zhongzhong.
She frowned slightly and stepped forward.
"You are good at preaching the rites and teachings, and you are responsible for the administration of Xianghu, and you are a good example. You become a female sect, and you pay Enlun and become a Jingfu."
Li Meiren's eyes were red, her lips were trembling, and she almost wanted to rush forward. She sneered suddenly, since she would end up like that and could not escape death, then wouldn't it be a pleasure to have one of His Majesty's favorite concubines to accompany her?
An uncontrollable smile escaped from her lips, and her shoulders shrugged slightly.