I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Time passed very quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was October 15th. Today was the day when Jiajing canonized the imperial concubine Shen as queen.

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Early in the morning, Jiajing put on his crown clothes under the service of his personal eunuchs.

As early as the 16th year of Hongwu, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated the system of Zhangfu, with the emperor wearing a crown and wearing a yellow dress.

The emperor has twelve chapters, six of which are sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons and Chinese insects, woven into the clothes, and Zong Yi, Zao, Huo, Fenmi, 黼(fu) and 黻(fu) are woven into the clothes.

The emperor is served in twelve chapters, the crown prince and prince are served in nine chapters, the crown prince is served in seven chapters, and the prince is served in five chapters.

The connotations of the twelve chapter patterns are very rich. Among them, the sun, moon, and stars have the meaning of illumination; the mountains have the meaning of stability and calmness; the dragon has the meaning of magic and change; the Chinese insects have the meaning of literary brilliance; and the fire has the meaning of brilliance. Take the meaning of brightness; Zao take the meaning of clean; Zong Yi take the meaning of worship and filial piety.

At this moment, Lu Fang was seen entering Qianqing Palace with silent steps.

After Lu Fang entered the Qianqing Palace, she quickly came to Jiajing.

Lu Fang looked at Jiajing, who was wearing the imperial robe at the moment, with a look of surprise on his face, and couldn't help but admired: "Your Majesty is really brave in wearing this imperial robe!"

When Jiajing heard the words, he glanced at Lu Fang and said slowly: "It's a pity that this crown uniform is too solemn, and it's a little inconvenient for me to move!"

Then, Jiajing changed the topic and asked: "By the way, Lu Fang, how are the preparations of the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple?"

When Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang lowered his head and responded without thinking: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple are now fully prepared!"

"There's nothing wrong with the imperial concubine!"

After Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang, he nodded, looked in the direction of Lu Fang, and said: "Well, there is still some time before the canonization ceremony officially starts, so you stay here with me. Wait!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately looked stern and responded in a deep voice.

After that, Jiajing was seen sitting on the dragon chair again, and Lu Fang was waiting beside Jiajing as usual.

As early as the day before, the officials of Honglu Temple had set up an edict in the Huangji Hall, while the Jinyiwei were responsible for setting up cloud covers and cloud trays in the Huangji Hall. Even colorful clouds were set up outside the Meridian Gate, which looked extremely festive.

The civil and military officials in the court waited early near the Huangji Hall according to the schedule arranged in advance at Honglu Temple.

Time passed like this minute by minute, and not long after, a young eunuch was seen quickly entering the Qianqing Palace.

After the young eunuch entered the Qianqing Palace, he knelt on the ground with a plop and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, just now someone from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple sent a message saying that the time has come!"

When Lu Fang, who was waiting on the side, heard this, she also leaned down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the time has come!"

When Jiajing heard the words, he responded in a subtle way, then slowly stood up from the dragon chair, turned around and looked at Lu Fang, and said: "Well, let's go!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

After the words fell, Lu Fang was seen walking towards the outside of Qianqing Palace, following Jiajing step by step.

In the square outside the Qianqing Palace, there is a dragon boat parked. Later, Jiajing will take the dragon boat to the Huangji Palace.

With Lu Fang's support, Jiajing came down the steps. To the right of Long Chu, an official from Honglu Temple stood respectfully. His duty was to guide Jiajing to the Huangji Hall. .

After Jiajing got on the dragon boat, he saw the Honglu Temple official with a solemn expression, looking straight ahead and saying loudly: "Get up!"

Afterwards, the dragon boat Jiajing was riding on was lifted up, and the official from Honglu Temple was responsible for leading the way on the right front.

Long Chu was moving very slowly, almost as fast as walking. The ground had already been paved with luxurious carpets. On both sides of the road, there were many eunuchs and palace maids standing neatly.

At this moment, the expressions on the faces of the eunuchs and maids were extremely solemn, as if they were sculptures, motionless.

……

Out of concerns about the health of the imperial concubine Shen, Jiajing specifically asked the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple to streamline the procedures related to the canonization ceremony.

At this moment, all the civil and military officials in the court, all wearing court uniforms, stood quietly on the ground near the Huangji Palace Square.

According to the schedule arranged in advance at Honglu Temple, the cabinet stood at the front of the team, followed by the six ministries of the Ming Dynasty, and then many officials from the fifth army, six departments, five temples and other institutions.

What is slightly different from the past is that this time all the Ming Dynasty's clan and nobles were present, including Yu Wang Zhu Zaijing and Jing Wang Zhu Zaizhen.

Looking down from mid-air, it seems that there is an invisible line that separates the two sides. They are clearly distinct from each other, and the water in the well does not conflict with the water in the river.

At this time, the scene was extremely quiet, and no one spoke.

Zhu Zaijing looked at the Huangji Palace, which was so close in front of him, with a trace of unwillingness flashing in his eyes.

After all, as long as today passes, Imperial Concubine Shen will officially become the new empress of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Zaizhen on the side looked relaxed and contented.

In his opinion, the throne would not be his for a while anyway, so he might as well wait for the canonization ceremony to be over, then return to his fiefdom of De'an, stay away from the capital, a place of right and wrong, and be a leisurely prince.

At this moment, a high-pitched voice was heard, breaking the silence of the scene: "Your Majesty is here!"

When this voice fell, everyone present was refreshed and looked solemnly waiting for the emperor's arrival.

Then, the Longchu that Jiajing was riding on appeared in front of everyone. After the Longchu stopped, Jiajing was seen getting off the Longchu with Lu Fang's help.

When the officials and deacons of Honglu Temple who had been waiting for a long time saw this situation, they immediately leaned down and bowed to Jiajing with great solemnity and said: "I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"

Afterwards, all the civil and military officials, as well as the distinguished clan members who had been waiting near the Huangji Hall for a long time, bowed five times and kowtowed three times, saying in unison: "I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"

Then, I saw Honglu Temple official kneeling on the ground with a thud, looking in the direction of Jiajing, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please ascend to the palace!!"

After the Honglu Temple official finished speaking, all the civil and military officials present, as well as the clan nobles, also said in unison: "Your Majesty, please ascend to the palace!"

Jiajing heard this, looked around, nodded, and with Lu Fang's help, climbed up the stairs, step by step up the stairs of Huangji Palace.

After that, Jiaofangsi began to play Zhonghe Shao music, and the atmosphere at the scene became more and more solemn.

After Jiajing entered the Huangji Hall, the Zhonghe Shao music played by Jiaofangsi gradually stopped, and then a burst of firecrackers sounded.

After that, the Honglu Temple official on the side looked away and said loudly: "Pass the system!"

After the words fell, I saw another deacon, holding a festival book and a treasure case, slowly walking out from the left door of Huangji Hall, and came to the square outside Huangji Hall, waiting quietly.

During this process, the festival albums and treasure cases were all covered by yellow umbrellas. In addition, there were colorful cloths on the festival albums and treasure cases.

Then, the messenger walked out of the left door of Huangji Hall, came to the square, and said loudly: "With the system!"

"On October 15th, the fortieth year of Jiajing's reign, the imperial concubine Shen was canonized as queen, and the ministers were ordered to hold the book and treasure in salute!"

After doing this, the deacon was seen leaving the square from the other side under the cover of a yellow umbrella, holding the festival book and treasure case in his hand.

At the same time, the civil and military officials, clans, and nobles also got up from the ground one after another and marched to wait outside Chengtian Gate.

Immediately, an official from Honglu Temple was seen entering the Huangji Hall holding an edict in hand.

After entering the Huangji Hall, the official from Honglu Temple came to Jiajing's side, leaned down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please issue an edict!"

When the words fell, Jiajing nodded imperceptibly.

Then, Lu Fang, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly came to Jiajing and knelt down on the ground with a plop, holding the edict he had already drafted high above his head.

After Jiajing took the edict from Lu Fang, he handed it over to the officials of the Ministry of Rites who were already waiting without any hesitation.

Later, under the guidance of Li Chunfang, the Minister of Rites, Jiajing left the Huangji Hall and climbed onto the tower of Chengtianmen.

The moment Jiajing ascended the Chengtian Gate Tower, the Zhonghe Shao music played by Jiaofangsi sounded.

Chengtian Gate was built in the 15th year of Yongle. It has the meaning of inheriting destiny and receiving orders from heaven.

From Jiajing's perspective, you can overlook the civil and military officials waiting outside Chengtian Gate, as well as the clan nobles.

Since cultivating immortality, Jiajing's eyesight has been far beyond what ordinary people can achieve. He can even clearly see the expressions on the faces of civil and military officials and clan nobles.

Most of the officials present had solemn faces and remained motionless, like lifeless sculptures.

However, when Jiajing glanced at everyone in the cabinet, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said silently to himself: "This Yan Song actually dared to doze off during the canonization ceremony!"

At this moment, Yan Song, who was standing at the front of the team, raised his head from time to time, and then lowered it again.

Yan Shifan on the side seemed to have noticed something, with an anxious look on his face, and was secretly tugging on Yan Song's sleeves, trying to cheer him up.

Then, Jiajing looked back and sighed secretly: "Yan Song is already eighty-one this year, he looks really old!"

Just as Jiajing was sighing with emotion, he saw the previous official from the Ministry of Rites holding an imperial edict coming to Jiajing's side.

After receiving Jiajing's instructions, he opened the edict that had been drafted and read it loudly on the Chengtian Gate in front of all the civil and military officials, as well as the clan and nobles.

The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: "I have been ordered by Hao Qiong to hold the position of respect for Yi Xia. I thought of the empty position of Changqiu and took over the position of prime minister. I take the world as my own responsibility, only talents are the most important, and my virtue is worthy of my body and my mind. It is my good fortune that the hardships have been accumulated for a long time." "Shen's Youde is gentle and virtuous, elegant and dignified. To build up the royal family; to assist me externally, to clarify the laws, to draw close to virtuous ministers, to make the whole world obey the king, and all the people to look up to the dynasty..."

After the official from the Ministry of Rites finished reading out the edict, all the civil and military officials waiting under the Chengtian Gate, as well as the clan nobles, knelt on the ground and shouted three times long live.

After shouting three times long live, the officials of Honglu Temple on the side looked in the direction of Jiajing, knelt on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "The ceremony is over!"

After that, the deacon who was holding the festival book and treasure case came forward and handed the festival book and treasure case into the hands of a female official.

After the female official took the festival book and treasure case from the hands of the deacon, she raised them high above her head and entered the harem through the main entrance.

The imperial concubine Shen had already followed the previously rehearsed procedure, dressed in formal attire, and was waiting at the designated place.

At this time, Mr. Shen wore a Zao Luo forehead and a phoenix crown on his head; his face was decorated with pearls and green flowers, and his ears were hung with rows of pearl rings; he wore a fur collar and a singlet on the inside, and Zhai clothes on the outside; a pair of belts, a large belt, and a leather belt were tied around his waist; The front body is tied in the middle to cover the knees, and the back body is tied with a large ribbon; jade pendants and small ribbons are hung on both sides; the feet are wearing socks and a waistcoat; and the jade valley gui is held in the hand.

She looked graceful and luxurious, and her maternal temperament gradually emerged from her body.

Although she had rehearsed countless times before this, Shen still couldn't hide the excitement on her face when she saw the female official in the distance slowly walking towards her holding a festival book and a treasure case.

After all, she will be the new queen of the Ming Dynasty soon!

When the female official came to the imperial concubine Shen, she placed the festival book and treasure case on the case with great solemnity.

"Brochure!"

Seeing this, the female official who was in charge of reading out the book immediately stepped forward, took the festival book, stood on the left side of the imperial concubine Shen, and began to read out the contents.

"On October 15th, the fortieth year of Jiajing's reign, the imperial concubine Shen was canonized as queen, and the ministers were ordered to hold the book and treasure in salute!"

"Shen's Youde is gentle, virtuous, elegant and dignified. She does her best in the palace and is respectful and prudent. She is canonized as empress and is the mother of the world..."

When the female official in charge of reading out the content was finished, she knelt down on the ground, raised the album above her head, and said respectfully: "Please accept the album, Queen!"

After that, Shen was seen taking the festival book from the female official's hand with a solemn face. The moment Shen took the festival book, everyone present knelt down on the ground and said in unison: " Greetings to the queen, my queen, I may live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!”

"The ceremony is over!"

When this voice sounded, everyone present stood up from the ground one after another. Shen knew that there was only one last thing left for her.

That is to hand over the Tamaya Kei in person to the previous female official who entered the harem holding the festival album and treasure case, and then personally deliver it outside the palace gate.

After the female officer carefully took Yutani Kei from Shen's hand, she heard a voice: "The Queen!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Shen responded in a subtle way, and then walked out of the palace door with the support of her personal maid.

Next, the female officer will hold Yu Gugui, walk out of the palace gate, and report back to the emperor.

After sending the female official outside the palace gate, Shen Madam retracted her gaze and looked around subconsciously.

Shen looked at everything around her and couldn't help but feel a sense of unreality. For her, scenes like today had only appeared in her dreams. She couldn't believe that she had become the new queen of the Ming Dynasty. .

Then, she heard a sound, which brought her back to reality.

"The ceremony is over!"

"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"

The end of the ceremony of canonizing the queen does not mean the end of the matter. Next, the edict of canonizing the queen needs to be sent to the tower of the Forbidden City to be read out with extremely complicated etiquette to express the intention of announcing to the world.

After the edict is proclaimed, the Ministry of Rites will receive it and immediately transcribe or print multiple copies and distribute them to various places via inns. Local officials will then receive and proclaim the edict.

In this way, this matter can come to an end.

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After the ceremony of canonizing the queen, Jiajing took the dragon boat and returned directly to Qianqing Palace.

And the civil and military officials, as well as the clan and nobles, also dispersed.

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Under the service of his personal eunuchs, Jiajing took off his imperial robes and changed back into the blue-gray Taoist robes he usually wore.

"This outfit is still comfortable!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he took a sip from the tea cup on the table and said with emotion.

Lu Fang, who was waiting on the side, saw this situation and hurriedly stepped forward and complimented him: "Your Majesty, you don't know. When you put on the imperial robe, your servants almost didn't recognize you!"

Jiajing seemed to be very pleased with Lu Fang's flattery. After nodding slightly, he put down the tea cup in his hand, looked in the direction of Lu Fang, and said: "Let's go, Lu Fang, accompany me to go to Ganlu." Palace, I want to see my queen!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately leaned down and responded respectfully: "I obey, Your Majesty!"

After that, Lu Fang was seen following Jiajing step by step, heading in the direction of Ganlu Palace.

Behind the two of them, there were many eunuchs and maids who were responsible for serving.

Along the way, all the eunuchs and palace maids they encountered put down their work when they saw the holy driver coming, stepped aside, and knelt on the ground in fear.

Jiajing glanced at the eunuchs and maids, turned around, looked at Lu Fang beside him, and gave instructions: "Lv Fang, when you come down later, send a sum of money to everyone in the palace." Give me some money!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang lowered her head and said respectfully: "Then this servant will thank Your Majesty for them!"

Unknowingly, Jiajing and his party arrived at Ganlu Palace.

At this time, the eunuchs and maids in the Manna Palace all had happy expressions. After all, they would be responsible for serving the queen from now on.

A sharp-eyed eunuch saw Jiajing and his party arriving and was about to go in to report, but was stopped by Jiajing's words.

"No need to go in and report!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

After that, Jiajing took Lu Fang and entered the Manna Palace.

At this moment, in the room, Mrs. Shen was taking good care of Zhu Zaiyuan. At this time, Ms. Shen had already taken off the complicated dress and put on the regular clothes she wore on weekdays.

After coaxing the noisy Zhu Zaiyuan to sleep, Mrs. Shen breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at Zhu Zaiyuan who had fallen asleep, the expression on Shen's face gradually softened. After staring for a long time, she withdrew her gaze and murmured to herself: "Little guy, you have to grow up quickly!"

At this moment, there was a "squeak" sound, and the door to the room was pushed open. Shen looked around and saw Jiajing walking in with a warm smile on his face.

"Ah, Your Majesty..."

As Mrs. Shen said this, she wanted to step forward to greet her. Then, as if she realized something, Mrs. Shen quickly turned around and looked in the direction of Zhu Zaiyuan. After seeing that Zhu Zaiyuan was not awakened, she relaxed. One breath.

"Your Majesty, you are here..."

Then, Shen came to Jiajing's side and lowered his voice.

"Let me see my queen!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he took Shen into his arms, gently stroked her silky hair with his hands, and smelled the vague fragrance.

Seeing this, Mrs. Shen's face was full of shyness, but she just snuggled into Jiajing's arms quietly without any movement.

After being gentle for a while, Shen, as if she suddenly remembered something, gently broke away from Jiajing's arms and said softly: "I, my concubine, go and pour tea for His Majesty!"

"Ah."

When Jiajing heard the words, he responded inaudibly, and then sat down on the empty seat beside him.

Then, Mrs. Shen picked up the steaming green teapot on the table and poured a steaming cup of tea for himself and Jiajing. The whole sequence of actions was smooth and smooth, without any delay.

At this moment, Mrs. Shen was wearing a green silk robe. This silk robe seemed to be extremely thin. With the action of Mrs. Shen pouring tea, her exquisite and graceful body was looming under the green silk robe.

Perhaps sensing Jiajing's gaze, a blush appeared on Shen's face. She suppressed the shyness in her heart, handed the tea to Jiajing, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, tea...tea is here!"

Jiajing heard this, nodded slightly, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and couldn't help but admired: "Well, it's really good tea!"

When Mrs. Shen heard what Jiajing said, a look of satisfaction flashed across her face.

Then, Mrs. Shen was seen supporting his chin with one hand, blinking his big watery eyes, looking at Jiajing curiously, and asked: "I wonder if your majesty drank it. This tea is different from the past." , what’s the difference?”

Hearing this, Jiajing put down the tea cup in his hand, raised his eyebrows, and said with a half-smile, "Of course, this is my queen. She brewed the tea for me personally, so it is naturally different from the past!"

Naturally, Mrs. Shen heard the joke in Jiajing's words, and her face was full of shame and annoyance. Then, Mrs. Shen was seen holding Jiajing's hand and shaking it.

"Did your majesty really not drink it? This is the tea that I brought from my hometown. You know, I am not willing to drink it on weekdays. I am only willing to take it out when I encounter something particularly happy. Who knew that your majesty is so reluctant to drink it?" Jie Fengqing…”

When Mrs. Shen said this, he looked aggrieved.

Seeing this, Jiajing immediately stood up from his seat, came to Mrs. Shen, took her into his arms, patted her back gently, and comforted her: "Okay, I understand, I just... "(End of chapter)