Chapter 3 Entering the palace is the queen
On May 15th, a bright sun shining, the whole world celebrates the auspicious day of the zodiac, the fiery red silk hangs high on the high plaque of every household leading to the palace of the Hou Mansion, symbolizing the royal majesty of the iron armor of the Imperial Forest Army stands on both sides of the street, the crowded people push and shout from time to time, the red carpet extends from the Hou Mansion to the Royal Taimiao, a ** and sacred place. It enshrines the royal emperors of the Southern Xia Kingdom for generations. Every new emperor marrying the queen must go to the temple to pay respects, which is a rule set by the ancestors and also symbolizes the recognition of the queen's identity.
Early in the morning, the dance was pushed by some mothers-in-law to get up, the maids were busy in and out with all kinds of jewelry, a few pairs of skillful hands coiled her hair from time to time, until the heavy golden phoenix crown, the headdress that symbolized her future noble status was attached to the hair, and the corners of her charming lips were lightly curled with a few invisible arcs. Whether it's bitterness or ridicule, she will be imprisoned in that golden cage for the rest of her life.
The eyebrows are beautiful and the eyes are clear, the lips are white and the teeth are white, the skin is like clotted fat, and the hands are like soft wattles. Put on layers of royal wedding dresses embroidered with dragons and phoenixes and Ming, and cover them with delicate hippies. Mei Wu was supported by Xi Po and walked out of the Hou Mansion step by step.
There is a long queue in front of the door, the guards beat gongs and drums, the golden royal bowl stops in the middle of the door, Xi Po supports the dance and bends down to sit in the middle of the house, and the maid on the side puts down the curtain, followed by a shrill shout: "Get up the sedan chair."
The royal bowl was slowly raised, the music and drums were beating happily, and the dance was still a bland attitude, in her opinion, everything was the same, just a different place to live, maybe there was no more tranquility before, but, this is her life.
Along the way, the overwhelming red, luxurious and grand ceremonies, all highlight the status of the great power of the Southern Xia Kingdom, and the envoys of various countries have marveled at this gorgeous handwriting.
At night, the palace is dazzling, with fireworks and dazzling lights that illuminate the entire palace due to the royal wedding. A faint breeze blew through the red curtains.
The envoys of various countries invited to the banquet came to the Taihe Hall to participate in the banquet.
After a while, Si Teng Feng, who was dressed in a golden wedding dress, stepped into the main hall, and the corners of his mouth were always filled with a smile like a spring breeze.
The eunuch who followed behind him looked old and straightened up. The shrill voice shouted: "The emperor has arrived." ”
The noisy hall, the people who exchanged their ears, immediately quieted as before. Qi Qi looked at Sito Kaede who stepped in. The thick eyebrows are high and the sideburns are high, and the delicate big eyes reveal a clarity that does not match the reality.
Si Teng Feng stepped on the steady steps, walked up the steps, and then turned around and sat on the main seat in a dashing manner, all the movements were done in one go, and the majesty exuded by his body suddenly rose around.
For a while, everyone bowed down and shouted: "Congratulations to the emperor on his wedding, I wish the emperor and queen a hundred years of good harmony, early birth of a dragon son, eternal peace and prosperity of the Southern Xia Kingdom." ”
At first glance, Si Teng Feng's slightly yellow skin was faintly ruddy, the golden dragon robe modified his figure was tall and slender, and the joy between his eyebrows and eyes was obvious, although that face was not handsome, but it was unusually delicate and evil, thinking that today was the day of the wedding, he kept smiling, and the dimples on both sides of his cheeks loomed.
When His Highness saw Si Teng Feng's expression, his thoughts changed. secretly thought, this emperor is really happy, presumably the queen must have something extraordinary.
"I appreciate your kindness. We welcome envoys from all over the world, and please forgive me for the inconsiderate hospitality. Turning his head and glancing at Ji Gong beside him, he said: "Tell me to go down and let the imperial dining room pass all the delicacies to the palace, and serve the best bamboo leaves." ”
"Yes." Offering his body, he lowered his eyes and retreated respectfully.
The banquet had just begun, and everyone in His Highness had already greeted each other, and Si Tou Feng looked down at everyone with a smile in his eyes. The light that slipped through the corner of his eye stared silently in one direction.
At the end of the banquet, an elegant man dressed in white, with a sickly look on his fair and abnormal skin, his slightly lowered eyes covered his original deep and bewitching look, picked up the wine glass on the table, drank the wine quietly, his slender and white fingertips gently rubbed the wine glass, and the corners of his pale red lips smiled shallowly.
The envoy of the Yuexi Kingdom beside him, looking at such an elegant man who seemed to not eat the fireworks of the world, had a trace of fear in his heart. Afraid of being heard by others, he bent down his somewhat fat body and said in a low voice: "Master, is the plan canceled?" ”
The man who was called the master continued to taste the wine without changing his face, his eyes instantly became dark, he glanced at the frightened man beside him, and continued to taste the wine silently. Elegant manners, natural looks, no one will pay attention to the moment of slight change.
The moonlight at night, swaying with a faint milky white halo, fell on the lattice window of the Dancing Phoenix Palace, and a dark figure quietly rushed into the main hall, tapping the ground with his toes, and jumping onto the beam.
The candle flame in the hall flickered slightly, and after a while, a small maidservant girl carried two clear wine glasses, and carefully walked into the main hall, and when she walked under the beam, she felt a cool breeze blowing. I couldn't help but turn my head and look around. The closed windows were slightly open, and the wind must have come in from somewhere.
At the same time, the moment she turned her head, the colorless and odorless medicinal powder was accurately sprinkled into the cup. It melts when it enters the water, and the white water wine does not change at all.
In the bedroom, there is a big red bed. The delicate and small tables and chairs are all specially made, which costs a lot. The wide agarwood phoenix bed exudes the fragrance for a long time.
Mei Wu sat quietly on the edge of the bed, her hands tightly clasped on her lap, it was impossible not to be nervous, under the red handkerchief, that delicate face was slightly red, after today she will be a woman.
Ruo'er stood aside, looking at the entire Dancing Phoenix Hall happily, her big round eyes narrowed into a line, she looked up at the moonlight outside the window, and then looked down at the sitting Meiwu, bent down, leaned into the ear of the Dancing Dance, and whispered: "Miss, no, now Ah, it should be Niangniang" Realizing that she was not called the right person, Ruo'er immediately changed her words, stuck out her tongue and continued: "When I came in, I heard a few people in the small palace say that the entire Dancing Phoenix Hall was specially built by the emperor for you. Straightened up, and said with a little emotion: "I think that the emperor is so good to the young lady now, Ruo'er can finally rest assured, and the emperor will protect the people he cares about." "Pat your chest with both hands to show reassurance.
When Mei Wu heard him say this, a trace of inexplicable thoughts rose in his heart. Xipaxia's voice reprimanded softly: "Ruo'er, this place is not as good as the Hou Mansion, you can just say a few words in front of me in the future, you can't go out and say these words, otherwise you will get into trouble sooner or later, you know?" ”
It's no wonder that she would say this, listening to Mei Wu say this, Ruo'er knew that Miss was thinking about her, so she nodded fearfully: "Well, Ruo'er knows, Miss don't worry, Ruo'er will definitely not let Miss worry." ”
"En" Mei Wu responded, thinking that the banquet should be almost over, and asked Ruo'er, "What time is it?" ”
"It's a little more time coming." Ruo'er blinked mischievously, with a suddenly realized expression: "Miss, you don't think about the emperor, right?" ”