Chapter 304 Ensure
However, even so, Jixiang still looked distorted throughout the entire event and did not smile once.
Jixiang was very upset that she could not be with Su Qingqing to protect her safety during the enthronement ceremony.
Su Qingqing had tried to comfort and counsel her two days in advance, but to no avail.
With a frown on his face, Jixiang stood there like a door god, causing the teaching nanny who came to teach Su Qingqing how to behave to tremble in her voice.
After finally finishing dressing up, the nanny helped Su Qingqing leave the bedroom. Only when she completely disappeared from Jixiang's sight did the nanny breathe a sigh of relief.
Perhaps because Su Qingqing was gentle and approachable throughout the dressing process, the nanny breathed a sigh of relief and said to Su Qingqing, "Miss Jixiang really has a temper."
Su Qingqing glanced at the nanny and said, "I like people with a little temper. They are very exciting."
Mammy: ...
Was I just crazy?
Why should I share my feelings with the Queen!
"Slave, this slave has no other intentions!"
"That's just right. I don't have any other intentions."
Mammy: ...
She should just shut up. Isn't it good to be a tool? There are red envelopes to be received after the ceremony. Why should she talk too much and be annoying?
Before coming, the Minister of Rites had hinted to her that he hoped she could get a few words from the Queen. When she entered the Queen's bedroom, she was still thinking about how to get a few words more naturally.
But after being frightened by Jixiang and now being ignored by the Queen, the teaching nanny completely gave up the idea.
If I can't get anything out of you, the most I can get is for the Minister of Rites to say it's useless. But if I try to get something out of you without knowing the consequences...
Then it's not just useless, it's lifeless.
The first stop of the enthronement ceremony was set in front of the Golden Palace.
According to the ceremony, after all the officials had finished their congratulations, it was supposed to be the turn of the six palaces for the ladies to congratulate together. However, since there were only two ladies in the six palaces, one of the parties was undergoing the enthronement ceremony, and the other was a suspect who was reflecting on his mistakes behind closed doors, after this part was over, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Rites, Su Qingqing set off for the Sun and Moon Altar to comfort the heroic spirits.
It took more than half an hour to walk from the Imperial Palace to the Sun and Moon Altar with the rumbling of carriages and horses.
Along the way, Rong Que was afraid that some fierce bandit would jump out, so he held Su Qingqing's hand tightly. Su Qingqing was calm, leaning against Rong Que and said lazily: "Take a break, he really won't attack at this time."
Su Qingqing and Rong Que had discussed hundreds of times about where Duke Xue would make his move. Although they had already reached a final guess, Rong Que still couldn't help but feel worried along the way.
"Don't be so sure. Better safe than sorry."
"As the queen, I don't care whether others can tolerate it or not, the people of the world will definitely tolerate it. Don't say that we love each other so much that I won't depose you. Even if we take a step back, even if one day..."
Rong Que raised his hand and pinched Su Qingqing's chin, letting her bite her lips. "If there's no chance, we can just wait for another day!"
Su Qingqing bit his lips so hard that they hurt. She glared at him in reproach and said, "I'm just giving you an example."
Rong Que pinched his chin and bit someone again, " No. "
"Okay, no, anyway, my image and status in front of the people of the world are very solid. Duke Xue is not a fool. If he wants to deal with me or you, he will never do it halfway. There are so many people and so many eyes watching us. Moreover, he also knows that we are on guard against him."
"Are you so sure that he will take action at the Sun Moon Altar?"
Su Qingqing rubbed the back of her head against Rong Que's shoulder, her eyes slightly narrowed , and as the carriage rumbled, she snapped her fingers.
"Sure."
…
The Mansion of Duke Xue.
The dude would certainly not attend such a grand ceremony as the queen's enthronement ceremony. At this time, he was still sleepy.
A playboy who doesn't sleep until noon is not a good playboy.
Duke Xue was lying on the bed, with a maid massaging his shoulders and back. He was feeling comfortable when someone outside reported, "Duke, Zhao Si is back."
Duke Xue immediately raised his hand to stop the maid's action, "You go."
The maid took the order and left, passing by Zhao Si who came in.
Zhao Si took two steps forward and saluted, "My Lord, everything is ready at the Sun and Moon Altar. There are eight snake keepers, fifteen dog keepers, and three eagle keepers. They are all in place. In addition, the retreat route is also ready. We are just waiting to get started."
Duke Xue stretched himself and got up from the bed, then picked up a robe that was still stained with wine from last night and put it on.
"Retreat? If they succeed, there is no need to retreat. The chaos on the spot is enough for them to leave. If they fail... How can a failed person be qualified to retreat?"
Zhao Si immediately lowered his head and said, "I understand."
Duke Xue took off a jade pendant from his robe and said, "Take this. If you fail, throw it at the scene. Throw it accurately and towards the open road. Don't let anyone see anything."
Zhao Si took the jade pendant.
He had seen this jade pendant before. When Duke Xue and the Minister of Rites were drinking together before, the Minister of Rites seemed to be wearing such a jade pendant . Zhao Si did not dare to speculate too deeply about the Duke's intentions and just obeyed his orders.
"Wait until the Queen reaches the Sun and Moon Altar. There is no need to wait for time. Act immediately."
"yes!"
Zhao Si had just taken his leave when another close confidant came in.
"My Lord, I have already checked it out. Jixiang has not left the palace and has been guarding the Queen's bedroom. Minghe is watching Concubine Qi and has not left the palace either.
Minglu has been following the emperor and the empress, and currently only a teaching nanny is accompanying him to the Sun and Moon Altar.
As for General Wang Yu, early this morning, General Wang dispatched a force of more than a thousand elite soldiers to defend the Sun Moon Altar. Of the one thousand men, five hundred are stationed at the base of the Altar, and two hundred of the remaining five hundred are stationed on top of the Altar. The other three hundred are probably hiding in the dark, and I have not yet figured out their exact locations.
Over at Suihonglou, Mother Du and the four top performers were all inside Suihonglou and did not come out.
In addition, the Queen's younger brother, the prince of Zhao State, has been staying in the Prince's Mansion before Your Majesty and did not participate in this canonization ceremony. Our people have been keeping an eye on him, and he has not come out since early this morning."
Su Qingqing's identity is different from others. She is a general who has experienced hundreds of battles. It would be foolproof to attack her, so Duke Xue dare not act rashly.
"Are you sure Wang Yu only sent a thousand soldiers?"
The attendant replied, "Confirmed, General Wang Yu personally led the troops there. I left someone at the military camp. If anyone else enters or leaves the camp, we will get the news immediately."
…
Sun and Moon Altar.
According to the previously agreed ceremonial rules, Rong Que stayed and waited at the foot of the Sun and Moon Altar. After receiving a few earnest instructions from the teaching nanny, Su Qingqing, dressed in the queen's court dress, went up the stairs.
It was very cold up there, and the howling wind made her clothes flutter. Under the Sun and Moon Altar, the sound of drums roared like iron horses and golden swords.
