vrcanaries Chapter 1036: Prince 4's First Birthday Ceremony
Chapter 1036: Prince 4's First Birthday Ceremony
In addition, everyone knows that Concubine Chun and Concubine Chen are beauties of the same type.
Although Imperial Concubine Chen didn't say anything, they were afraid that if they became friendly with Concubine Chun, they would offend Imperial Concubine Chen, so they dared not associate with her.
The news that Concubine Chun had a miscarriage had spread throughout the palace. During this period, only Concubine Chen gave her some rewards to comfort her, and no one came to see her or send her anything.
Concubine Kang was an exception.
Concubine Chun's eyes immediately turned red. She looked at Caiju and said, "It's rare that Concubine Kang cares about me so much. Please tell Concubine Kang that I will remember all her kindness to me."
Cai Ju bowed and said, "I will definitely convey your message."
"If you have no other instructions, I will take my leave."
After Caiju left, Concubine Chun was still sitting lazily on the chair and said to Yingxiang, "Let Doctor Qiao check it sometime, and then put these things away."
Yingxiangfu bowed and said, "Yes."
Then, she didn't know what she was thinking of, and a cold light flashed in her eyes: "My lady, didn't the Royal Concubine Chen send some rewards this morning? Why don't you, why don't you..."
Although Yingxiang didn't finish her words, Concubine Chun understood what she meant.
Why not tinker with it?
If there are any problems with her health or the royal heir, she can frame it on Concubine Chen.
Concubine Chun smiled sarcastically, looked at Yingxiang and said, "Do you think I haven't thought of this method?"
"But why do you think Concubine Chen dared to give me a reward openly?"
Yingxiang thought about it carefully, and then fell silent...
Yes, how could she forget that every gift that Concubine Chen received or every reward that she gave out was checked over and over again by the imperial physician to make sure that there was no problem before proceeding to the next step.
Since Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen dared to reward the young lady, how could she not have thought of this?
If the young master really has any evil thoughts, I am afraid that he will suffer the consequences in the end...
Yingxiang lowered her head and said, "Is this servant stupid, or is this young mistress smart?"
Soon, Concubine Zhuang also sent someone to deliver rewards.
Regardless of whether her true identity was exposed or not, Concubine Zhuang acted as if nothing had happened and always maintained the image of a good person.
Concubine Chun was having a miscarriage, so of course she couldn't just not show any sign of it.
Sometimes, even Concubine Chun admired Concubine Zhuang's psychological quality.
But she just asked Yingxiang to ask Doctor Qiao to take a look and then put the things away.
In the past, Concubine Chun would definitely try to find a way to make a fuss about the reward sent by Concubine Zhuang. After all, her purpose in entering the palace was to muddy the waters.
But now, the important plan between her and His Royal Highness Prince Jin was only halfway through, and she didn't want to create any complications at this time.
Let Concubine Zhuang enjoy herself for a while longer!
Apart from this, no one else came to see Concubine Chun.
Yingxiang said sarcastically, "My lady, I heard that in the past, whenever someone in the palace got pregnant, Concubine Zhuang would be the first to go over and show her courtesy, just to take away the other person's child."
"When Concubine Hao was alive, wasn't she deceived by Concubine Zhuang and treated as her own sister?"
"It's a pity... Concubine Zhuang's plan was in vain in the end, and the Fifth Prince was raised by Concubine Kang."
"Why didn't she come to Shuixi Pavilion in person to care about you this time?"
Concubine Chun certainly understood the reason, and said calmly: "Why do you think Concubine Zhuang wanted to snatch the child? The ultimate goal is not that position."
"But the child I gave birth to has foreign blood, which means that he has no chance of inheriting the throne from the beginning. Why would Concubine Zhuang bother doing such a thankless task?"
Yingxiang shook her head: "So, we should thank Concubine Zhuang for not snatching it away?"
Concubine Chun sneered: "It's good that she doesn't get involved, so as not to ruin the relationship between me and the prince."
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In the blink of an eye, it was August 26th.
Today is the fourth prince’s first birthday.
The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department began preparing for the Fourth Prince's first birthday ceremony a long time ago. It was very grand and fully displayed the royal majesty!
Today, the Zhongcui Palace is decorated in a very solemn and magnificent manner. The main colors are bright yellow and vermilion, supplemented by royal symbolic patterns such as dragons and phoenixes, auspicious clouds, etc. However, the specifications are lower than those of the emperor's ceremony to avoid usurpation.
In the center of the north side of the main hall is the emperor's throne, which is covered with bright yellow satin. On both sides are red sandalwood screens inlaid with jade, on which are painted auspicious patterns such as unicorn delivering a child and peaches offering longevity.
In front of the screen are bronze incense burners for burning incense, as well as pairs of candlesticks with red candles.
On the east and west sides of the main hall, there are chairs covered with red felt, for the royal family, concubines and important ladies to sit.
There is a small table in front of the seats with refreshments on it.
In the Zhou Dynasty, the right was the most honorable seat, and was usually occupied by concubines of higher status.
A kesi curtain with dragon and phoenix patterns is hung behind the seats, with golden tassels hanging from the edges, echoing the central screen.
At the entrance of Zhongcui Palace, there is a red plaque with golden characters on it, which reads "Fu Shou Kang Ning". On both sides of the pillars are tied with red ribbons and golden longevity lock ornaments.
A bright red carpet was laid all the way from the palace gate to the main hall. Every three steps on both sides, there was a sheep-horn palace lantern with green silk wrapped around the lamppost, symbolizing vitality.
On both sides of the courtyard are lined up royal ceremonial objects such as golden melons, axes, and stirrups, showing the majesty!
A temporary altar is set up on the east side of the main hall to worship Guanyin Bodhisattva, etc. In front of the altar is a three-legged copper incense burner, which is filled with incense by eunuchs at any time.
Offerings and sacrificial utensils were placed in a side hall.
There are pairs of enameled yellow-ground lotus-patterned wine glasses, paired with silver trays, etc., which are used in wine-giving ceremonies.
There was also a side hall which served as an utensil room to store spare ritual vessels, clothing, etc., and it was guarded by eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department.
On the south side of the main hall are the musicians' seats, where musical instruments such as chime bells, chime stones, and drums are placed to play carefully prepared court music to coordinate with the ceremonial process.
Zhan Weiran personally led the imperial guards, wearing armor and holding golden axes, guarding the Zhongcui Palace in three layers inside and outside to ensure the solemnity and safety of the one-year-old ceremony!
There was a huge carpet in the yard, on which were placed all the items required for the one-year-old ceremony.
There is a small imperial seal that symbolizes politics, imitating the shape of an emperor's imperial seal, with the characters "The Fourth Prince's Treasure" engraved on it. There are also gold seals, court beads, etc., implying that the Fourth Prince will either inherit the imperial power or participate in government affairs in the future.
The items for civil administration include jade brushes, inkstones with dragon patterns, the Four Books and the Five Classics, etc. It is hoped that the fourth prince will be knowledgeable and good at civil administration when he grows up.
Martial arts include bows and arrows, armor, horse whips, broadswords, etc. They demonstrate the spirit of martial arts and imply the defense of the country.
In the category of wealth and life, gold ingots, silver ingots, and silk cloth are placed. There are also jade bowls and jade spoons with a small amount of cakes in them, which symbolizes that the fourth prince will enjoy royal wealth and a rich life when he grows up.