Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1072 - 1074: Coronation Grand Wedding (1)

Chapter 1072: Chapter 1074: Coronation Grand Wedding (1)

At the second hour of Yin Time, within the Prince’s Mansion.

Nangong Yi had already risen and was changing clothes with the help of several eunuchs. He put on his middle clothes and trousers, then a thin layer of Luo brocade, followed by dark clothes and crimson skirt-like trousers, and finally his robe. The collar and sleeves of his clothes carried a long-lasting and strong aroma, which momentarily bewildered him.

Today was the fifteenth of August, the day of his ascension to the throne and also the day he would marry the little girl. The former, he had schemed for over twenty years, yet he felt no joy at this moment, whereas the latter, who had unintentionally barged into his life, filled him with immense joy as if he had been reborn!

Such a strange feeling made him feel at a loss but also secretly delighted. It was quite extraordinary!

He raised his arms to allow the eunuchs to dress him in the outermost ceremonial robe, aligning the edges, tying the inner deep clothing’s waistband, then smoothing out the creases in his clothes, and finally wrapping around the Fuyun pattern embroidered ceremonial belt. All of this was carried out in silence, with only the rustling sound of the fabric being heard.

The eunuch who served him was personally selected by the Empress Dowager, his name was Yang Mingyong, a trusted confidant of hers, and very loyal to Nangong Yi. He performed all services for Nangong Yi without delegating to others, no matter how tiring or complex, he would complete it single-handedly.

He held the Tongtian Crown above Nangong Yi’s head, then adorned him with multicolored ribbons, yellow ivory bone ornaments, white feathers, blue and red silk edges, five colored decorations, four hundred crowns... He also presented a seven-foot-long Emperor’s Sword.

He muttered, "Today is Your Highness’ ascension to the throne and the day of the grand wedding. Her Majesty has instructed to pay close attention to everything and not let any mistakes occur..."

While muttering, he knelt at Nangong Yi’s feet and put on thick sandals for his bare feet.

Getting dressed in the full ceremonial attire – robe, crown, belt, sword, bands, skirt, swathes, sandals, pendants, and ornaments – took half an hour.

And Yang Mingyong had been muttering for half an hour too.

"There are many rites in today’s coronation ceremony, and Her Majesty has instructed you, Your Highness, not to eat anything first, to avoid issues during the ceremony..."

"Yang Mingyong, your name is Yang Mingyong, right?" the new Emperor Nangong Yi interrupted him with a cool voice.

"Yes, this servant’s cheap name is indeed Yang Mingyong."

"Good, I command you to be silent for three hours..."

"..."

At the break of the fifth drum, with the doors lined with fire, the time to proceed to the court had come, the air was bustling like a market, and the new Emperor’s coronation ceremony began.

The third prince, Nangong Yi, was crowned the new Emperor, changed the state’s name to Shunde, proclaimed himself Emperor Jinwu, titled his father Emperor Jin Ming as the Retired Emperor, his mother Empress Mo as the Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager Ji as the Empress Dowager, those in the Imperial Harem who had children followed their sons, and those without children were sent to Yi Qiu Garden to live out their years...

At this moment, the sky was just faintly light.

The Mu Mansion on Golden Horse Street was enveloped in a festive red, seen from afar like a fiery red ocean that drowned the flowers and trees, the painted beams and carved rafters, with only brilliant and dazzling colors.

In Cai Wei’s courtyard, it was packed with people, all of whom had joyous expressions on their faces. Some were servants of the Mu family, while others were from the Internal Affairs Department of the palace, sent to manage the Empress’ wedding affairs.

Inside the bedroom, Cai Wei had already awoken and was now sitting in front of the dressing table, applying makeup in the mirror.

Applying her makeup was her mother, Lady Du, who at this moment had red-rimmed eyes. Considering today was an auspicious day, she dared not cry, but she felt very distressed inside. Even though her daughter was marrying the Emperor and was adored by all, the daughter she had raised was about to become part of someone else’s family. She would no longer be able to live under the same roof or eat at the same table as before; as a mother, she inevitably felt lost and reluctant to let go.

"Wei’er, after entering the palace, make sure you show filial piety to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, treat the servants kindly, and don’t make enemies in the palace..."