Chapter 394 The Socially Horrible Princess and Her Secret Guards 18
Chapter 394 The Socially Horrible Princess and Her Secret Guards 18
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Yun Wu felt that she had become very courageous after these days of training, and her previous fear of strangers seemed to have been cured.
But this time, when I heard about the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, I still felt scared and uneasy.
At this time, Yun Wu was being carried on Rong Jin's back, returning to Changle Palace at a leisurely pace.
After winter came, she started wearing extra thick clothes, but Sister Jin still felt very relaxed carrying her on her back.
Yun Wu lay on Rong Jin's shoulder and felt much more at ease. She wondered if she was a little too dependent on Ah Jin...
She felt that Sister Ajin sometimes did not act like a woman, but she was very close to her. She didn't know why, but she always felt happy when Ajin was around.
"Don't worry, Awu. I will always be behind you, so you don't have to be afraid of crowded places."
Rong Jin's voice was gentle, and he carried her on his back and walked into the gate of Changle Palace with steady steps.
Yun Wu tightened her arms around his neck a little more and said in a stammering voice:
"I am too timid. Will I really live up to my father's expectations..."
"Your Majesty hopes that Awu can get used to such a big occasion. Awu is a princess and will experience a lot in the future. Now she must learn to face everyone calmly."
Rong Jin said that the silent night matched his deliberately soft voice very well.
Rong Jin did not tell Yun Wu that the emperor intended to train her as the crown prince, because this would only add pressure to Yun Wu.
He felt that Ah Wu did not need to bear such pressure. She only needed to move forward slowly. The first step was to get used to big scenes with many people.
"Besides, if Awu can successfully carry out the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony, she will be the most courageous person among all the people."
"really?"
Yun Wu blinked and turned to ask, then saw Rong Jin nodded seriously.
She thought for a moment, then shook her little feet in embroidered shoes and raised one hand to encourage herself.
"Well, isn't it just a small ceremony to worship the heaven? This princess is not a coward, I will definitely complete it well."
There was a faint smile on Rong Jin's lips, and then he continued to walk towards the bedroom with Yun Wu on his back.
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The ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was a major event in the court, and was organized by Prince Jin and General Lu, who had just returned to the capital from the border.
If the children of officials want to attend the ceremony and the grand dinner, they can do so.
This year was the first time that the princess went on the trip on behalf of the emperor, so many people from the noble families also went with him.
Xiao Che, Lu Ziqi and Lu Ziyao will definitely go, as well as Jiang Tang and some noble ladies from aristocratic families. Lin Dongshuang and Lin Qiuyi from the Shangshu Mansion will also go with their father, Lord Lin.
Hanshan, where the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was held, was not far from the capital, just outside the capital.
An altar for offering sacrifices to the heavens had already been set up on the top of the mountain, and twelve court officials, led by Prince Jin, stood on both sides of the high steps.
Behind the officials were Xiao Che, Lu Ziqi and others. A little further away, outside the area blocked by the imperial guards, there were also common people surrounding them. It was a large crowd of people standing there.
Lin Qiuyi stood in the crowd with a look of impatience in his eyes.
Her elder sister Lin Dongshuang stood in front of her, and she came here today because of the original plot.
In the original plot, at the dinner after the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, she met the drunk Xiao Che in Hanshan Villa.
Xiao Che already had a crush on her, and when he was drunk he almost caused a disaster, but was woken up by Lin Qiuyi throwing a bowl of water on him.
Xiao Che was very ashamed. Under the pressure of his father forcing him to marry the princess, he actually asked Lin Qiuyi if she was willing to marry him.
In the original plot, Lin Qiuyi agreed, and it was after marriage that the two slowly fell in love with each other.
Lin Qiuyi narrowed her eyes and looked at Xiao Che who was standing not far in front of her. Her eyes were full of love. She would soon become the Crown Prince's consort.
By then, my father, mistress, or elder sister will all try to curry favor with her.
"The time has come!"
The eunuch standing on the stairs shouted loudly. Rong Jin stood in the corner and watched Yun Wu walk up the stairs step by step.
She was wearing extremely luxurious clothes, with bright yellow embroidery and bright red embroidery.
Bright yellow is a color that only the emperor can use, but this dress was made by the emperor himself, as if to announce to the world his love and attention to the princess.
Lu Ziqi looked up at Yun Wu's back as she walked calmly up the stairs. For some reason he felt a sense of pride in his own daughter's beauty and talent.
Yun Wu walked steadily because Rong Jin had taught her when she was in the palace.
When Yun Wu stood on the altar, took the three incense sticks and turned around, she saw the huge crowd below the steps and not far away.
Rong Jin said that she should just treat the people under her as pickled pig's trotters.
Yun Wu obediently thought about it as he said, one, two, three...all of them were pig's trotters. This way, she really didn't feel nervous at all.
I'm just a little hungry...
Yun Wu had a heavy hair accessory on her head, and her fair and delicate face had a solemn and serious look.
She bent down and placed three incense sticks on the altar according to the ritual procedures.
There seems to be a dinner party tonight, so it would be better for her to eat a few pig's trotters...
As the bell rang not far away, the ceremony finally ended. Yun Wu felt that her height was made shorter by the heavy hair accessories.
Yun Wu walked down the stairs, followed by Xiao Che and Lu Ziqi.
As Xiao Che got closer, he could see Yun Wu more clearly today. With makeup on, she looked more beautiful than flowers. Her luxurious hair accessories and clothes did not make her look old-fashioned at all. Instead, they made people feel that she was unattainable.
Xiao Che couldn't help but look at her a few more times, but was afraid of being discovered by her, so he quickly looked away in embarrassment.
He was feeling very complicated now, because King Jin told him about his plans for tonight last night.
Prince Jin said that after this grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, it was now a foregone conclusion that His Majesty would make the princess the crown prince.
But he tried to sound out the emperor many times, but the emperor still refused to agree to Xiao Che marrying the princess.
Prince Jin was getting anxious. He was going to secretly order someone to do something tonight. As long as Xiao Che and the princess had physical contact, he wouldn't be afraid that the princess would refuse to marry Xiao Che...
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At nightfall, the families of court officials who came to the huge Hanshan Villa were having dinner in the main hall.
Yun Wu was changing out of her heavy formal clothes in a separate room in the courtyard.
Rong Jin wiped Yun Wu's face with a warm, wet towel, and had already taken off the pearl hairpins on her head.
"Ajin, did you see me go up there today? I didn't make any mistakes at all. I walked very steadily."
Yun Wu said boastfully, her cheeks were white and clean after washing off her makeup.
"Yes, I have seen it all. The princess is the most courageous woman in the world."
Rong Jin said softly, and although his praise was meant to be exaggerated, Yun Wu was obviously very pleased.
After wiping his face, a maid from the other courtyard brought him dinner and a glass of wine.
"This is Hanshan's unique sweet wine made from fruits. Princess, please try it."
The maid smiled and brought the food and wine to the table.
"Just back off."
Rong Jin said this, the maid's face froze for a moment, then she slowly bowed and retreated.
He watched the maid go out and close the door, his brows slightly frowned.
When Rong Jin turned around, she saw Yun Wu holding the wine cup to her pink lips. She was about to take a sip to taste it when she was stopped by Rong Jin.
"Although this is a royal villa, we still have to be careful."
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