freenovelworld Chapter 148: Formal Wedding Room Arrangement (Revised)
Chapter 148: Formal Wedding Room Arrangement (Revised)
In a blink of an eye, it was May 24th, the day when Shi Nanxi officially entered the palace. Compared with the lively occasion of Shi Rongyue's wedding, the Shi Mansion was even more lively today, with countless dignitaries coming in an endless stream.
Shi Nanxi got up early in the morning and was washed and dressed by the maid from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Quanfu people. She wore the dark blue imperial concubine's auspicious dress and hat, bid farewell to her grandfather and mother, and was helped to get into the sedan chair by Quanfu people. She then entered the palace accompanied by the guard of honor.
At the same time, the palace had already been decorated, but because the weather was getting hot, the emperor took most of the concubines in the harem, as well as the princes and princesses and the empress dowager to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat, so the palace seemed empty.
Only Concubine Nianhulu, who was left because of the serious illness of Prince Yinzhen, and the other concubines who were neither favored nor had an heir to the throne were left. However, with the arrival of the auspicious day, the emperor who was in the Old Summer Palace returned to the palace yesterday, and is now in the Qianqing Palace.
Liang Jiugong secretly glanced at the emperor and saw that the emperor was holding a book in his hand but hadn't turned a page for a long time. He complained in his heart that the emperor was already 38 years old and could be a grandfather, but why was he still like a young boy?
He had just finished his complaints when the next moment he heard the Emperor's voice above his head:
"What are you, a dog slave, saying to me in your heart?"
Liang Jiugong was immediately frightened.
Hurry up and flatter:
"Your Majesty, how dare I criticize you in my heart? I am just thinking that today is a really good day. The Empress Xian is about to enter the palace. It is really a cause for celebration. I wish that the Empress and the Emperor will have a harmonious relationship."
"You only know how to flatter." Kangxi snorted coldly, put down the book, and looked outside. Why did time pass so slowly today?
Thinking of retracting his gaze, he glared at Liang Jiugong again:
"Have you checked the layout of Chuxiu Palace? If there is even the slightest mistake, I will definitely fine you your monthly salary!"
Empress Xian's Chuxiu Palace Liang Jiugong had put a lot of effort into it, and upon hearing this, he immediately nodded and bowed to guarantee it.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I checked it again yesterday and found nothing wrong. I guarantee that Madam Concubine Xian will be satisfied."
Kangxi didn't say anything and picked up the book again, but he still didn't turn a page for a long time. Finally, when the time came, he immediately put the book down and stood up.
Seeing this, Liang Jiugong shouted:
"Go to Chuxiu Palace."
Not knowing that Kangxi had already left for Chuxiu Palace, Shi Nanxi, who had just finished the canonization ceremony in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, headed towards Chuxiu Palace with the ceremonial guard. Before she arrived, she saw Nanny Yang leading a group of palace maids and eunuchs standing at the door from afar. When they saw the ceremonial guard appear, everyone knelt down and shouted in unison:
"Your servant respectfully welcomes Her Majesty, Empress Xian. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
Shi Nanxi glanced at the huge crowd below, paused at the leader, Madam Yang, and a smile flashed in her eyes.
Originally, after the selection, Nanny Yang was supposed to return to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to work, but now she stays in Chuxiu Palace. Everything is self-evident.
He knew it clearly in his mind, but pretended to be surprised in front of outsiders. After the procession stopped, he was the first to go forward and help Nanny Yang up with the help of Hongying.
"Madame Yang, why is it you? Please get up quickly!"
Nanny Yang's expression was still as serious as before, and she replied in a serious tone:
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I used to work for the Imperial Household Department, but now that I am old, I have asked the Imperial Household Department to let me work for Chuxiu Palace. I hope Your Majesty can give me more guidance."
Not to mention the fact that decades of savings were spent on this.
"Madam Yang will stay in Chuxiu Palace to work in the future?" Shi Nanxi's face became more and more surprised when she heard it: "That's great, but please don't give me any advice. I will rely on you more in the future."
"Your Majesty, your words are serious."
Nanny Yang bowed again, feeling relieved that her decision was right.
Then Shi Nanxi looked at the other people who were saluting. Some of them were familiar faces whom she had seen during the re-selection, but most of them were strangers.
When Nanny Yang saw the Empress's gaze, she immediately took on her responsibilities and pointed at the eunuch in front and introduced him.
"Your Majesty, this is the chief eunuch of Chuxiu Palace, Zhou Rong, also known as Eunuch Zhou."
When there was no master in Chuxiu Palace, only one chief eunuch was needed, but after there was a master, there would have to be two. The other one was Xiao Ruzi. As the emperor's man and now also Shi Nanxi's man, the position would naturally be reserved for him.
Zhou Rong kowtowed and prayed, flattering the emperor immediately.
There was no way around it. It was because he was short-sighted during the re-election and only cared about currying favor with Princess Shi, ignoring Empress Xian, the real golden phoenix. Naturally, he had to flatter her more now.
Shi Nanxi was calm about this. It was human nature to pursue fame and fortune. She smiled and called Zhou Rong, and then called others.
"Your Majesty, it's too sunny outside, why don't you go in first?" At this time, Nanny Yang spoke.
After saying this, Zhou Rong bowed and agreed:
"What Madam Yang said is true. Your Majesty has been exhausted on the journey, so you should go inside and rest first. It is almost time for dinner, and I have already notified the kitchen to prepare some food. Do you like it? If not, just let me know and have someone make another one."
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi glanced at Zhou Rong more. This man is a capable man, and hopefully he is loyal. Thinking so in her heart, she nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, he was surrounded by the crowd and stepped into Chuxiu Palace. At first glance, Shi Nanxi felt that everything was magnificent, exquisite and gorgeous. It must have been renovated, and many peach trees were transplanted.
Now that the peach blossom season has passed, it is time for the fruits to bear. Looking at the big red peaches, people think of prosperity, good luck, longevity and all other good omens.
It must have been Kangxi who ordered the arrangement. Shi Nanxi liked it very much. She stayed there for a while before entering the main hall.
The furnishings in the main hall have all been replaced, and each piece is extraordinary. At first glance, it is much better than Shi Rongyue's house that he saw when he first crossed over.
At this time, Shi Nanxi walked towards the inner room, and Nanny Yang stepped forward and gently lifted the bead curtain. The next moment, Shi Nanxi, who had been walking calmly all the way, was stunned.
I saw festive red silk hanging on the ceiling of the inner room, and a big red "囍" character was emitting a warm red light under the candlelight. Looking closely, I found that the candles emitting the light were actually dragon and phoenix candles that are only used in formal weddings.
On the bed, the brocade quilt embroidered with a picture of a hundred children looked sparkling in the festive atmosphere, as if it were an ancient wedding room.
"Madame Yang..."
However, Nanny Yang was nowhere to be seen at this moment. Shi Nanxi turned around and saw Kangxi standing behind her in bright yellow court robes, looking at her with a smile.
"Your Majesty!" She looked surprised. Although she guessed that Kangxi would come to Chuxiu Palace early today, she didn't expect that he would come right after she arrived.
Kangxi came over, gently held Shi Nanxi's hand, and laughed softly: "Do you like it?"