203. And the ceremony
Two days later, Chen Xiuwen sent Duanmu Fu back to Yonghua Palace to live.
Duanmu Rong planned to hold the highest-level coming-of-age ceremony in Daning's history for his daughter. In addition to letting all the ladies of the third rank and their legitimate daughters attend, he also issued an order for all officials to come to witness the scene. The location was held in the second hall of the palace.
In the past two years, Duanmu Rong asked Duanmu Fu to go to the palace with the princes to listen to the affairs of the government. He also allowed him to read the director. Some time ago, she even asked her to take charge of the country. The court officials in Daning went from opposing to helplessness to being accustomed to being accustomed to this unprecedented ceremony. Therefore, they did not dissuade them from this unprecedented ceremony.
Although Duanmu Rong never said that he would establish a crown prince, in some people's hearts, he already felt that this might happen. In particular, Princess Longzhao's son-in-law was born from the Shen family, and the father and son held most of the military power of Daning.
However, there are also many people who are very dissatisfied with the princess and the Shen family because of this. The emperor would never allow the imperial power to fall behind. If the eldest princess ascends to the great treasure, the heirs behind will face the problem of bloodline. At that time, it is hard to say whether the surname Duanmu or Chen in the world is Duanmu.
Just as everyone in the capital was speculating in private, Duanmu Fu's day was coming.
Chen Xiuwen had already gotten up early, put on his court clothes, and rode his horse with his father to the palace.
The morning court was still going on as usual, but basically no one reported anything else. They all congratulated the emperor's legitimate daughter Princess Longzhao for her adulthood.
Soon after the court meeting, all the officials moved to the Baohe Palace behind and participated in the Duanmu Fu ceremony.
At this time, Xuyang was rising, and the sun shone in the palace. All the female family members were waiting on the right side of the palace. After the civil and military officials arrived, they stood on the left and waited. Chen Xiuwen followed his father to stand in front of the military officials.
Then, the princes and princesses also arrived one after another, standing in two rows on the left and right sides of the nave.
Then, Emperor Duanmurong changed into a dress and entered the hall to climb to the imperial throne, and accepted everyone's kneeling and worship.
After letting everyone stand behind him, Duanmu Rong glanced at Chen Xiuwen and asked him to leave the palace gate to welcome Duanmu Fu later.
After a while, the elegant music started, and the auspicious time had arrived. Duanmu Rong officially announced that the ceremony of his eldest daughter, Princess Longzhao, had begun.
Amid the sings of the ritual officers, Duanmufu slowly walked up the steps from the front of the hall under the guidance of the female officers. The phoenix embroidered with golden silk and jade beads seemed to fly from the nine heavens in the sunshine and landed on her.
Her hair was not decorated, but was simply tied behind her with a golden silk belt, but it did not reduce her graceful and elegant temperament at all, but instead made her look more noble and noble.
Chen Xiuwen looked at the picturesque girl in front of him and walked closer to him step by step, and his heartbeat seemed to be getting a drum hammer and he was almost unable to breathe.
Duanmufu walked to him, his eyes flowed, he smiled slightly, and reached out to him.
Chen Xiuwen felt that he was more nervous than ever. He smiled subconsciously, stretched out his palm and gently held her slender white and tender little hand, took a deep breath, and turned around to accompany him to the imperial throne.
The two of them slowly passed between the princes and the princesses, came to Duanmurong, and saluted him.
After the ceremony, Chen Xiuwen turned his face to look at Duanmufu, smiled tenderly, and stepped aside.
At this time, Wei Sanniang and Shen Lan had already walked to the west with the female officials holding the hairpin, hairpin, phoenix crown, water basin, wine cup and other items.
Duanmu Fu knelt on the mat under the imperial throne steps, and Shen Lan stepped forward to comb his hair. After combing it, Duanmu Fu turned to the east and sat down.
As a guest, Wei Sanniang walked down the east stairs to salute the emperor. Then she washed her hands, wiped them dry, walked to Duanmufu, and chanted a loud congratulations: "Let the auspicious day of the month begin to add Yuan to the Yuan Dynasty. Abandon your young ambitions, and you will be able to achieve virtue. You will be able to have a long life, and you will be able to achieve virtue. You will be able to have a long life and have a good life."
Then, she knelt down and combed Duanmu Fu's hair and added a hairpin. After completion, Wei Sanniang stood up and returned to her original position. Chen Lan stepped forward and symbolically gave Duanmu Fu's hairpin.
Duanmu Fu stood up and showed it to everyone, then turned around and bowed to Duanmu Rong, thanking him for his parents' grace.
Then she sat east again. After washing her hands again, Wei Sanniang came to her, picked up the hairpin presented by the female official, and chanted loudly: "The auspicious month is the first time, and Shen Er is in charge. He respects the etiquette and is gentle and handsome. He lives forever and receives blessings forever."
Chen Lan stepped forward to remove the hairpin for Duanmufu. Wei Sanniang knelt down, put a hairpin on her hairpin, and then stood up to restore her position. Chen Lan symbolically gave her a hairpin.
Duanmu Fu showed it to everyone again, and then bowed deeply to Wei Sanniang to show his respect and gratitude to her.
Then she sat down again. Wei Sanniang washed her hands again, walked to her, took the phoenix crown, and chanted a blessing for the third time: "With the year's order and the moon's order, Xianjia's patronization. Brothers are here to achieve virtue. The yellow roe (gou) is boundless and receives the celebration of the sky."
Chen Lan removed the hairpin for Duanmu Fu again. Wei Sanniang knelt down and put a phoenix crown on her. Chen Lan helped her to keep the crown on her again.
Chen Xiuwen kept watching his little wife turn into a majestic and mature look as her hair accessories change step by step.
Duanmu Fu stood up and stood still, his eyes flashed over the people in the hall, and then met his gaze, bringing out a slight smile.
Chen Lan presented liquor to Wei Sanniang. Wei Sanniang took the liquor and walked to Duanmufu, recited the blessing: "The sweet and sweet wine is thick, and I recommend the Lingfang. I worship and sacrifice it to ensure your good fortune. I will never forget the longevity of heaven."
Duanmu Fu bowed again and took the wine. Wei Sanniang returned the gift.
Duanmu Fu held the wine cup in both hands and bowed to the sky. Then he touched his lips symbolically, then put the wine cup back into the female official's plate. Finally, she turned around and knelt in front of Duanmu Rong.
Duanmurong looked at his unparalleled daughter and said kindly: "My son Longzhao is now a human being. I feel so comforted. I wish you good health and a smooth life."
Duanmu Fu felt her father's sincerity at this moment, and couldn't help but be moved by it. He bowed solemnly: "Thank you, my father, although I am not sensitive, I dare not let go of my inheritance!"
Duanmu Rong smiled with relief and said, "My son will be calm."
Duanmufu stood up, turned around and looked around the people in the hall, and smiled slightly to express his gratitude.
Duanmu Ying and other princesses looked at her, envious and jealous in their hearts, but they did not dare to show any signs of it on their faces.
At this time, the ritual officials sang "The hairpin ceremony has been completed", and Duanmu Rong asked everyone to stay for the celebration luncheon.
Chen Xiuwen walked up to Duanmufu. Duanmufu also turned his head and looked at him.
The two of them met with each other's eyes, as if they both understood each other's mood.
While watching silently, Chen Xiuwen had an impulse and wanted to step forward and hug her tightly.
This is his princess, and his only lover in two lives.
Chapter completed!