Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 499: The Four Concubines’ Gorgeous Court Dresses

Outside the cabinet door.

The young man standing in the front, wearing a scarlet court robe, had a cold look in his eyes and a graceful figure, giving people a sense of alienation as if he was keeping people at a distance.

It was the Minister of Rites, Gu Jinxiao.

Behind him followed officials from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Rites, all dressed in solemn court robes according to their respective ranks.

The official in charge of this matter held up the book and the seal and placed them in a specially built colorful pavilion.

"rise--!!!"

As the ceremonial officer's voice sounded, several captains carried a colorful pavilion and walked in the team.

In front of the pavilion was a yellow umbrella and a pair of imperial staffs. The group entered the Taihe Gate from the middle road.

Arriving at the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the team stopped as Gu Jinxiao stopped.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites held the imperial seal, and the officials of the Cabinet and the Ministry of Rites held the golden book and the golden seal respectively, and they walked slowly into the Hall of Supreme Harmony from the center in order. Then they placed the things in their hands on the cases prepared in advance.

The Grand Secretary stood outside the hall, while Gu Jinxiao, the deputy envoy and other officials stood in a queue inside the Danbi, facing west.

Soon, the official of the Imperial Observatory announced: "The auspicious time has arrived --!!!"

The official from the Honglu Temple led Gu Jinxiao and the deputy envoy upwards. The location they walked to and the direction they faced were very particular.

The Grand Secretary entered from the door on the left side of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, holding the imperial edict, and came out from the middle door.

Gu Jinxiao and the deputy envoy knelt down slowly, with solemn expressions on their handsome faces.

"Minister Gu."

The Grand Secretary handed the scepter to Gu Jinxiao, who took it and slowly stood up. The deputy envoy also stood up and stood to the west.

Next, officials from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Rites entered the hall and came out holding the golden book and the golden treasure.

Then, Gu Jinxiao, who held the imperial seal, walked in front, and the deputy envoy followed the golden book and golden treasure, walked from the middle road to the bottom of the steps, and placed the golden book and golden treasure in the corresponding colorful pavilions.

After completing these tedious procedures, the team carried the colorful pavilion out of Taihe Gate, passed Xiehe Gate, arrived outside Jingyun Gate, and went all the way to Zhongcui Palace.

I don’t know how many people along the way saw this grand scene.

They didn't dare to step forward and offend, and their eyes were filled with amazement and envy.

Noble Lady Hao and several other low-ranking palace concubines were walking and talking with Concubine Liang in the harem. They were watching this scene from afar with complicated expressions in their eyes.

Seeing how favored and glorious Concubine Xian was, it would be a lie for everyone to say they were not envious and jealous.

They didn't dare to act rashly in front of Concubine Xian, and could only say sourly behind her back: "Your Majesty really dotes on Concubine Xian!"

"Who says it's not true? Although the ceremony for conferring the title of Empress Xianfei on the four concubines was carried out by the Ministry of Rites according to the procedures, the messenger was personally appointed by His Majesty, and it was Lord Gu who is now the most favored by the emperor. From this point, we can see how much His Majesty values ​​Empress Xianfei."

"When Empress Liang appointed the four concubines, His Majesty had just ascended the throne and everything was in a hurry. How could there be such a grand ceremony?"

"That's right. Concubine Liang has served His Majesty for many years, but now she is being suppressed by Concubine Xian, who has only been in the palace for more than a year. I really feel sorry for Concubine Liang."

"..."

How could Concubine Liang not know that their feeling of pity for her was fake, and their jealousy of Concubine Xian was real.

How could she be used as a gun by others?

Concubine Liang frowned slightly and said unhappily, "Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor. It is not for us to say who your majesty wants to favor."

"My sisters, please just say what you said today in front of me. I will just pretend I didn't hear it. Please don't say nonsense in other places in the future."

"Otherwise, if it gets to the ears of His Majesty and Consort Xian, it will cause more trouble."

Everyone looked embarrassed and bowed together: "I will follow the instructions of Concubine Liang!"

Concubine Liang nodded slightly and said, "Let's go."

"Today is a good day for the virtuous concubine. We should send someone to deliver gifts after the enthronement ceremony."

The concubines could only suppress the complicated feelings in their hearts: "Yes."

Before leaving, Concubine Hao looked back at the luxurious enthronement team, and the envy in her eyes was obvious.

Above the noble lady is the concubine, above the concubine is the imperial concubine, and above the imperial concubine are the four imperial concubines.

She and Consort Xian are about the same age, but their status is so different...

She had long seen through that the emperor was indifferent and the emperor's favor was unreliable. If she could have a position and power like the virtuous concubine, she would have hope in the palace.

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Zhongcui Palace.

With Handan's skillful hands, Shen Zhinian had already finished dressing up.

Looking at this majestic and dignified beauty, everyone couldn't hide their amazement!

Xiao Mingzi ran in from outside and said excitedly, "My lady, we're here!"

"The envoy has entered the long street and will soon reach our Zhongcui Palace!"

The chief envoy, deputy envoy and other officials were all outsiders and were not allowed to enter Zhongcui Palace. They would hand over the seal to the eunuch at the palace gate, and then the eunuch would take the seal and carry the pavilion into the palace.

But Shen Zhinian needed to wear court robes and stand on the right side of the palace gate to greet him.

Handan and Fuqiu, one on each side, helped Shen Zhinian to stand up and walk out.

Shen Zhinian walked slowly out of the main hall, and Gu Jinxiao's cold gaze fell on her.

She wore a gorgeous and solemn crown, which had two layers, each with an oriental pearl on top, and a golden phoenix on top. It was decorated with nine oriental pearls, seventeen pearls, and a cat's eye stone.

The red curtain was decorated with five golden phoenixes, seven oriental pearls and twenty-one pearls. The golden pheasant behind the crown was embellished with a cat's eye stone and sixteen pearls.

The tassels hanging down from the tail are made of 188 pearls, strung in three rows and two rows, connected in the middle by a gold-linked lapis lazuli. They are also decorated with four oriental pearls and four pearls respectively, and the end is decorated with coral.

There are two bright yellow ribbons hanging from the collar behind the crown. There are no gemstones on it, and it is tied with blue satin.

Around her neck she wore eleven strands of golden clouds and golden ornaments, each adorned with an oriental pearl, lapis lazuli and red gold.

The back is decorated with a turquoise knot in a gold-engraved pattern, and the hanging beads are made of 197 pearls, three rows of three. In the middle is a gold-engraved lapis lazuli, decorated with six oriental pearls and six pearls, and the end is also decorated with coral.

The earrings are made of third-grade oriental pearls.

The colorful veil is embroidered with auspicious grass and cloud fungus, which is extremely gorgeous!

Gu Jinxiao's gaze did not linger on Shen Zhinian for too long, but there was still a flash of surprise in his eyes, but he concealed it very well.

The first time they met was at her canonization ceremony for the title of imperial concubine. Now, not long after, the woman in front of him has become the leader of the Four Concubines.

Compared to last time, her appearance remained the same. The only change was that her aura was stronger, and she had more majesty as a favored concubine!

Gu Jinxiao and other officials behind him bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Madam Consort Xian. May your Highness be blessed with good health!"

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Note: The enthronement ceremony of the four concubines was based on the "History of the Palace of the Qing Dynasty".

The description of the four concubines' clothing is based on [Chinese Literature and History Network·Concubines' Crown and Clothing System].