Anyway, since both Li Chunfeng and Su Chen made their promises to him, there shouldn't be any problems with this ceremony, right?
…
After a while, Changsun Wuji hurried over, saluted respectfully, and said, "The auspicious time has come, and the ceremony can begin!"
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er nodded solemnly and told everyone: "Start immediately, prepare for the canonization ceremony, and quickly go and invite the Lord Protector!"
As soon as His Majesty Li Er finished speaking, everyone started busy performing their duties.
And as His Majesty Li Er's decree was issued, the mood of the people in the square became even higher, and the fiery shouts seemed to shake away the dark clouds in the sky.
This time, for Su Chen's canonization ceremony, His Majesty Li Er directly adopted the specifications second only to the emperor's enthronement, which directly far exceeded the canonization specifications of all princes and dukes!
According to etiquette, the Duke should not have such a dazzling canonization, but this time the person being canonized is the Lord Protector!
No one dares to object to this mysterious Lord Protector who has made many significant contributions to the Tang Dynasty, but has always kept his fame and achievements hidden!
Including those stubborn old antiques in the court!
Su Chen hasn't officially taken up the post yet, but his reputation has already reached an extremely terrifying level!
…
"The ceremony begins!"
As the officials of the Ministry of Rites shouted loudly, everyone present looked solemn, stood with hands down, and waited quietly for the ceremony to proceed.
The first item of the canonization ceremony is sacrifice!
Sacrifice to heaven, worship to earth, worship to ancestors!
His Majesty Li Er took Queen Changsun to the front of the ceremony and performed three complicated sacrificial rituals.
The process of this ceremony is extremely particular, and it took His Majesty Li Er and Queen Changsun more than half an hour!
During this half hour, all the ministers stayed in place quietly, not daring to waver in the slightest.
For them, these more than half an hour were really painful.
However, when they saw His Majesty Li Er's meticulous appearance, they suddenly felt awe in their hearts.
It seems that the Protector's status in His Majesty's heart is far beyond their imagination!
They remembered that even during the canonization ceremony of Crown Prince Li Chengqian and the Eighth Prince, His Majesty was never so serious!
…
After the sacrifice, the ceremony staff began to read out the canonization words.
"Su Chen from Wannian County has excellent moral character and outstanding achievements. Now he has received the permission from the Holy One to be granted the title of Lord Protector!"
"The Ministry of Commerce will check the auspicious dates in detail and report them."
…
When the various complicated rituals were more than halfway through, it had already taken more than an hour.
Su Chen had already been led by officials from the Ministry of Rites to a place prepared in advance to wait for the canonization ceremony. Princess Changle was quietly accompanying him, helping him carefully organize every detail of his robe.
Originally, Su Chen should also participate in these red tape ceremonies.
However, since Su Chen had not studied the etiquette and rituals of the Tang Dynasty and did not have the time or effort to make up for the lessons, he chose to appear last.
After all, if something went wrong on such an occasion, Su Chen's reputation would be at risk.
After more than half an hour passed, the canonization ceremony was finally coming to an end.
"Lord Protector, you can go out to receive the canonization!" the official of the Ministry of Rites saluted respectfully.
"good."
Su Chen let out a breath, let go of Princess Changle's pretty little hand, and strode outside.
With his appearance, he instantly attracted everyone's attention!
Outside the square, the common people looked away with excitement, wanting to see Su Chen's true appearance, while the civil and military officials inside also focused their attention on him.
At this grand moment, everyone was excited, except for one person.
That is Li Chunfeng.
Looking at the enthusiastic crowd and the increasingly gloomy and depressing sky, Li Chunfeng could not get up, and even felt a little worried.
I hope everything is as the Lord Protector said.
Li Chunfeng lowered his head and prayed silently in his heart.
…
During the ceremony, Su Chen and His Majesty Li Er walked side by side towards the Dengyuntai.
"Are you really trustworthy?"
"I think the weather is going to rain heavily soon. It's getting better now. How can the canonization ceremony be held in the rain!"
His Majesty Li Er complained to Su Chen in a low voice with some dissatisfaction.
Looking up at the increasingly dark lead clouds, and then at the thunder and lightning flashing from time to time in the clouds, Su Chen couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Don't worry, there will be no problem, just wait to receive the gift!" Su Chen said calmly, not dissatisfied with the weather.
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er was speechless for a moment and didn't know what to say to Su Chen.
This has been going on all day, and you still said there would be no problem?!
boom!
His Majesty Li Er heard a dull roar and suddenly got goosebumps all over his body!
"Are you sure it's okay?!"
At this time, His Majesty Li Er's eyes widened, he felt very uneasy, and felt that the hairs all over his body stood on end.
Seeing that Su Chen didn't reply, His Majesty Li Er asked anxiously again: "What on earth do you want to do? Where is the big gift you mentioned?!"
Su Chen smiled faintly, pointed at the Cloud Climbing Platform, and said, "You'll know when you get up there. Don't be so panicked. Everything will be fine."
I don't know why, His Majesty Li Er just couldn't feel at ease. The words Li Chunfeng said a few days ago appeared in his mind involuntarily, and his heartbeat accelerated sharply.
Does this bastard really want me to be struck by lightning?
At this time, His Majesty Li Er felt a trace of regret in his heart.
He shouldn't have agreed to Su Chen's many requests!
It's okay now. If he was really struck by lightning, he would probably die on the spot!
However, now that the arrow is on the string and he has to shoot it, he can't back down in front of the entire Tang Dynasty, can he?
Just when His Majesty Li Er was in a complicated mood, he and Su Chen had already arrived at the platform of the Cloud Climbing Platform.
Now, His Majesty Li Er is even more panicked!
This is completely different from how he looked at the sky from the ground before!
He felt as if he was about to meet a dark cloud!
Will you not be struck by lightning?
Recalling his daughter's unusual words today, and looking at Su Chen with an inexplicable smile on his face, His Majesty Li Er suddenly thought of something!
"Are you trying to cause trouble?!" His Majesty Li Er said uneasily.
"well."
Su Chen comforted her softly: "Lao Li, don't scare yourself. How could a reliable person like me do this?"
With that said, Su Chen pointed to the lightning rod in front of him and continued: "Look, I've even prepared an umbrella for you, how could I possibly embarrass you?"
Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er looked in the direction of Su Chen's finger.
