The new emperor's coronation ceremony lasted for a whole day.
On this day, as usual, Xie Mingxi and Xiao Yuhan first went to Jiaofang Palace to pay their respects. They had a verbal exchange with Empress Dowager Yu who was smiling but not smiling. Then the two sisters went to Hanxiang Palace together.
Compared to the calm and collected Xie Mingxi, Mrs. Mei can almost be described as "too excited to contain herself".
Concubine Mei deliberately chose a palace dress that was not too plain and not too eye-catching, put it on, and dressed up specially, giving her a bit of the demeanor of the most beautiful woman in the harem in the past.
However, even the most exquisite makeup could not hide her slightly red and swollen eyes.
I don’t know how long Mrs. Mei cried the night before.
Xie Mingxi opened her mouth and called her mother, and Princess Mei could not help but cry with joy: "Ms. Xie, I never thought that I would see Hong'er ascend the throne in my lifetime."
Xiao Yuhan, who was standing aside, turned his head in embarrassment and silence.
Xie Mingxi resisted the urge to frown, held Mei Taifei's arm, and said a few words of comfort: "Mother and concubine have never thought of good days, and there will be many more in the future. Today is a happy day for the emperor's enthronement, and my mother cannot cry.
tears."
After saying that, he smiled apologetically at Xiao Yuhan: "The mother-in-law was so excited by the surprise that she made the emperor's sister-in-law laugh."
Xiao Yuhan managed to cheer up and responded softly: "It is only right for the concubine to be happy about such a happy event."
Only then did Concubine Mei start to realize that Empress Xiao, who had become a widow at a young age, had also arrived, and she suddenly became embarrassed and annoyed. Although she had just said something unintentionally, to Xiao Yuhan, it was no different from poking her heart.
Oh, she is really useless. She can't help at all, and she always makes trouble for her son and daughter-in-law.
Concubine Mei quickly wiped her tears with a handkerchief and apologized to Xiao Yuhan: "I just behaved inappropriately. Please don't take offense, Queen."
Xiao Yuhan showed his extraordinary magnanimity at this time, and said with a slight smile: "The concubine said these words, but she is out of touch. The seventh brother has inherited the throne, and I, the emperor's sister-in-law, am also very happy in my heart.
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"In a few days, the ceremony for the canonization of the seventh younger brother and sister will also be held. At that time, please don't call me the Queen Mother. Otherwise, it would be awkward for me and the seventh younger sister to accept the ceremony together."
This self-deprecating and joking tone is unparalleled.
Concubine Mei didn't know how to answer the question and looked at Xie Mingxi subconsciously.
Xie Mingxi had already laughed: "It's embarrassing, but I find it quite interesting."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Concubine Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief at first, but soon became anxious again.
The struggle for power in the palace is always accompanied by conspiracies and calculations, and even bloodshed. Empress Xiao now seems to not care about anything, and is both generous and virtuous. Who knows what she really thinks in her heart?
What if she secretly stumbles Xie Mingxi without any care, and Empress Dowager Yu is eyeing her, how can Xie Mingxi, the empress, be stable?
There is also Sheng Hong, who used to be lazy in the past, but now he is forced by circumstances not to sit on the throne. How can it be so easy to be an emperor? There is no need to elaborate on the hard work. If you can't convince the people, you will end up like Emperor Jian'an.
The fate of...
Mrs. Mei shuddered subconsciously.
Xiao Yuhan was very well-mannered and turned a blind eye to the complex expression on Concubine Mei's face that could barely be concealed. He stood up and said with a smile: "I have something to do, so I'm going back first. Seventh brother and sister, please spend some time with Concubine Mei.
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As soon as Xiao Yuhan left, Princess Mei no longer had any scruples, and she no longer cared about her usual inexplicable timidity towards her daughter-in-law. She grabbed Xie Mingxi's hand and spoke out all her worries.
Xie Mingxi resisted the urge to be sarcastic and recited several times in her mind, "This is Sheng Hong's biological mother. This is the face your mother-in-law should give her." Then she opened her mouth and said pleasantly, "Concubine, you worry too much."
"The emperor's sister-in-law and I have known each other for several years, and I know her very well. She is definitely not a duplicitous person."
"Besides, I'm not someone to be trifled with. Anyone who wants to completely fall out with me must weigh it carefully and see if they can bear the consequences."
Looking at Yan Yan's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mei suddenly felt a chill running down her back.
Inexplicably, I feel like "my daughter-in-law is too powerful and my mother-in-law is a little scared."
Xie Mingxi still had a smile on her face and continued unhurriedly: "As for the emperor, you don't have to worry about your mother and concubine. All affairs in the court are taken care of by the six ministers and the ministers of the cabinet. As long as the emperor knows how to employ people, he can accommodate them.
If you have enough, you can sit firmly on the throne."
In short, if you don't seek death, you won't die.
It is rare for someone to seek death for the sake of Emperor Jian'an.
After hearing what Xie Mingxi said, Concubine Mei's frantic beating heart slowly calmed down: "Hey, my dear mother, there is nothing durable. I will be satisfied if I don't cause trouble for Hong'er."
The greatest advantage of Mrs. Mei is that she is self-aware.
Xie Mingxi praised silently in her heart, and comforted her with a meaningful word: "My mother is too humble."
Concubine Mei did not see Xie Mingxi's true intentions at all, and answered the question quite seriously: "I am not modest. In these years, Hong'er has followed me and suffered a lot of grievances."
"I have lost favor, and my mother's family has no power. When Hong'er became the prince, there was little help. Therefore, I never had the ambition to compete for the heirloom. Even if I wanted to compete, I couldn't compete with the other princes."
"Now it seems that he is lucky. He went to the feudal territory early and avoided fratricide. The throne also fell on him."
"As long as everything goes well for Hong'er, I will be willing to close my eyes immediately."
When it comes to the last sentence, the love for his son is clearly visible.
Xie Mingxi's slight dissatisfaction with Princess Mei disappeared quietly.
In this world, not all women are smart and capable. Not all women are born strong and brave. Although Mrs. Mei is a little weaker and not smart enough, she is a good mother.
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In the evening, the new emperor held a palace banquet to entertain all the ministers.
There are also palace banquets in the harem.
The princesses of various vassals who were under disguised house arrest were rarely allowed to leave the palace today and come to the palace banquet together.
The three of them sat at the bottom, watching helplessly as Xie Mingxi and Xiao Yuhan sat on the left and right sides of Queen Mother Yu. Their own frustration and confusion only highlighted Xie Mingxi's elation.
Even Yin Xiaoxiao, who was best friends with Xie Mingxi, felt a little obscure in her heavy heart.
Li Xiangru said goodbye even more, feeling so jealous that he was almost bleeding.
Zhao Changqing lost his former smoothness and cleverness. Perhaps because he was too worried about his husband, he stood up at the palace banquet and cried while pleading for his husband: "... Your Highness has made a big mistake, and my daughter-in-law has no shame."
Your Highness begs for mercy. However, I am sorry for Brother Ji and Sister Rong. They have not seen their biological father for many days. My daughter-in-law begs the mother to be merciful and allow my daughter-in-law to lead her children to see Your Highness."
