FYN Chapter 268 - 203: Coronation Ceremony
Chapter 268 - 203: Coronation Ceremony
The news of General Wen and Chief Minister Song hugging the Princess and crying at the city gate quickly spread.
However, no one mocked them; instead, they were quite envious.
Come on, that’s the Princess, Princess Yi Fen!! If you could hug the Princess and cry, that’s something to laugh about even in a dream, how could it be embarrassing?!
Moreover, the Princess and the two have such a good relationship.
For some couples in a cult: Thank you, the love of the three of us is now official.
That day was a sleepless night for Shen Jingxian.
Not only did Pan Jiaojiao come over upon hearing the news and bother her for half the day, Wen Ranchen also troubled her all night.
In short, the situation was quite intense, and after that day, Wen Ranchen was ordered not to enter the palace for five days.
Wen Ranchen felt wronged, but he still dared.
Who asked the Princess to write him so few letters?
Moreover, how could his longing over the past two years be released in just a single night?
Wen Ranchen’s daily routine: (cling to the Princess) (kiss the Princess) (exercise) (get kicked off the bed) (repeat the trick) (get thrown out of the room) (pretend to be pitiful) (return to bed) (get thrown out again)
Song Yan’s daily routine: (stick to the Princess) (plan the Princess’s ascension) (stick to the Princess) (feed the Princess) (stick to the Princess) (give the Princess gifts) (stick to the Princess) (share her own gossip with the Princess)
Pan Jiaojiao’s daily routine: (bring food to the Princess) (bring toys to the Princess) (bring men to the Princess) (get beaten to death by Wen Ranchen)
The Empress Emperor’s daily routine: (plan the ascension) (watch the drama)
Shen Jingxian’s daily routine: (refuse the ascension) (receive gifts) (get stuck to) (throw the big dog) (sleep)
After the daily routines went on day after day, Shen Jingxian was still forced onto the path of ascension.
This is what the Emperor said: Yi Fen, this is what the people want.
Shen Jingxian: Please, no more requests!
The morning of the ascension ceremony, Shen Jingxian looked at herself in the mirror and just felt incredulous.
Even a salted fish can become an Emperor, this country is done for, got to think of a way to throw the throne away.
Shen Jingxian allowed a group of people to fuss over her, and soon she arrived at the first step of the ascension, a ritual conducted by officials from the Internal Affairs Bureau to worship the heavens and earth.
The ritual seemed a bit like a shamanic dance and was quite odd, but perhaps because of its oddity, Shen Jingxian watched the whole process without feeling bored.
After the ritual, Shen Jingxian, dressed in mourning clothes, worshipped her ancestors and all the gods.
After the worship, officials from the Ministry of Rites went in turn to the Heavenly Altar, Agricultural Altar, and Imperial Ancestral Temple to inform the spirits of past emperors that a new ruler was about to ascend.
At this point, the bells and drums of the ascension ceremony officially sounded, and with the majestic sound of bells, Shen Jingxian changed into a specially-made ceremonial robe and ascended Shengtian Gate to pray.
The court officials who had been waiting in front of the palace gate entered the palace under guidance, kneeling in order of their ranks on both sides of the royal path, with Wen Ranchen and Song Yan prominently at the front.
After Shen Jingxian finished her prayer memorized from texts, she entered Chengtian Hall via the royal path and sat down, then civil and military officials began to come into the hall to offer their congratulations in order, led by Song Yan and Wen Ranchen.
Shen Jingxian shifted her position; the dragon throne was a bit hard and uncomfortable.
The Chief Eunuch began to read the imperial decree to all the officials.
By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:
From ancient times, emperors governing the world have always put reverence for Heaven and the ancestors first. The essence of revering Heaven and the ancestors lies in nurturing benevolence from afar and benefiting the people of the land, making the interests of all seas the interest of all and the heart of the world as one. Guarding the nation from danger, achieving order from chaos, working diligently day and night for the long-term plan of the nation, is most worthwhile. Now this Emperor has reigned for twenty-six years, truly thanks to the silent protection of Heaven and the temple shrines, not due to my insignificant virtue.
Now, under Heaven’s peace and joy, the blessings for the Emperor are great indeed, even should unexpected events occur, the heart will still be at ease.
Being an Emperor requires life’s hard work with no day of rest, like Shun, though said to govern effortlessly, died in Cangwu; Yu, struggling for four years, with callused hands and feet, finally perished in Kuaiji. This is all due to diligent rulership, endlessly traveling, unable to rest. How can it be said it promotes idleness and holds tranquility?
Princess Yi Fen, with noble character, greatly resembles the Emperor, and will certainly be able to succeed the throne. She is appointed to ascend the throne and assume the imperial position, and will follow the tradition to mourn for twenty-seven days before announcing to the world, so all may know.