I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 335 The emperor and the queen’s wedding night, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold! (Please subscribe)

According to the system of the Han Dynasty, the emperor's wedding was divided into six steps: accepting the invitation, asking for the name, accepting the honor, accepting the invitation, asking for the date, personally welcoming and the wedding ceremony.

Before today, the first five steps have been completed, so there are only two steps left: the personal welcome and the wedding ceremony.

If it is an ordinary home in the northern city of Chang'an, the man must personally lead the wedding team to the woman's home to marry the bride.

Due to the respected status of the emperor, it was naturally impossible to welcome the bride in person, so a courtier with two children led the queen's car and honor guard to welcome the bride.

Of course, the person who bears this important responsibility is the head of the clan, the current Zongzheng Liu De.

The day before, Weiyang Palace was decorated with lights and colorful decorations everywhere. Although Jiaofang Palace had not been renovated, it had been cleaned and all the utensils and utensils had been replaced.

Everything in Weiyang Palace is ready, and they are quietly waiting for the arrival of another master.

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On October [-]th of the seventh year of Yuanfeng, the sky was clear and clear, the best sunny day in the past few months.

And this day is an auspicious day for the queen to enter the palace.

In Yin Zheng, hundreds of officials and ministers came to Weiyang Palace one after another, and lined up on the Danchi in the front hall, preparing to participate in the emperor's wedding ceremony.

At the beginning of the month, the queen's chariots, ceremonial guards, and drums were escorted by Chang Yilang, and Liu De led them to leave Weiyang Palace. Bells and drums were ringing all the way to the outside of the general's palace.

At Maozheng, Huo Chengjun put on the queen's crown and robe, said goodbye to his parents, got into the queen's carriage, and returned to Weiyang Palace again amid the sound of drums.

At the beginning of the morning, the emperor came to the front hall and waited in the palace; the queen's chariot drove into Weiyang Palace from the east gate and arrived at the foot of Danqi in the front hall.

At the right moment, the queen slowly walked up the stairs to Danqi, and was escorted by Taichang officials and palace maids to the front hall.

……

This was Huo Chengjun's first time coming to the front hall. When she was a child who was ignorant of the world, she had heard her father tell her about what this place looked like.

At that time, my father was still very young. Although he was already a general, I could still see his smiling face all the time.

Unlike at this moment, my father was standing at the front of the hundred officials, but he put his hand on his chest indifferently, saying nothing, as cold as ice.

Just now, when Huo Chengjun said goodbye to them at home, Huo Guang was expressionless and Huo Xian was overjoyed - both of which made Huo Chengjun unable to get close to them.

"Dad, where are you going today?"

"Dad is going to the front hall to attend court."

"The front hall, where is the front hall?"

"The front hall is the tallest palace in Chang'an City. Standing there, you can see the outer wall of the east city wall at a glance."

"Is there anyone else in the front hall?"

"Of course, the emperor is in the front hall."

"Then what does dad's front hall look like?"

"The front hall has tall pillars and thick beams, dragon patterns and cloud patterns can be seen everywhere, and the roof can't even be seen at a glance..."

"Then one day, I will accompany my father to the front hall to meet the emperor!"

"it is good!"

Now, more than ten years have passed, and Huo Chengjun has never thought of this matter, but now he does.

Unexpectedly, one day, I would actually come to the front hall as a queen.

"The Queen pays homage to the Emperor!"

Taichang Cheng, who was standing aside, shouted loudly, bringing Huo Chengjun's thoughts back to the present.

She raised her head and glanced at the Emperor, then slowly knelt down while holding her heavy and gorgeous robe, and bowed deeply to the distant Emperor.

"The emperor welcomes the queen!"

Liu He stood up, walked steadily down the jade steps, came to Huo Chengjun, gently held Huo Chengjun's hand, and helped him up from the ground.

They looked at each other and exchanged the shyness in their eyes, then walked hand in hand, climbed the jade steps, and sat down on the imperial couch, one on the left and the other on the right.

"The ministers worship the emperor and the queen!"

All the ministers paid homage; when they got up, they paid homage again; when they got up again, they paid homage three times!
……

The emperor's wedding ceremony is naturally extremely complicated, and there are many steps after that.

From Chen hour to noon hour, and from noon hour to You hour; from Weiyang palace to Gaomiao, and from Gaomiao to Weiyang palace.

After a whole day of back and forth, it finally came to an end.

The emperor and the queen were very tired, and the faces of the officials and officials were all stiff.

When the sun set from the west, the officials and ministers were able to leave Weiyang Palace.

However, the emperor and the empress could not rest yet. The procedures in the court had been completed, and there were still many rules in the palace.

Under the guidance of the maidservants in Weiyang Palace, the two went through many tedious and useless etiquette.

These etiquettes are incomprehensible, and many of them just take the homophone of auspicious and wishful, but the solemn and solemn appearance of the maidservants is no different from the important ministers of the previous dynasty.

This forced the emperor and empress to act like puppets and let them play around.

It was not until after Xu Shi that Jiaofang Palace and Weiyang Palace finally became quiet.

In the empty dormitories of Jiaofang Hall, only Liu He and Huo Chengjun were left.

The wedding ceremony just now involved bathing and changing clothes, so they had already changed out of their grand and gorgeous crown robes and put back on their pajamas, feeling a little more relaxed.

The lights were swaying, and so were the swaying hearts of the two people in the hall at this moment.

In the eyes of outsiders, they were the two people at the top of the Han Empire, but in fact, they were just a boy and a girl.

During the day, there were too many outsiders, so they did not feel the excitement of a wedding.

At this moment, the outsiders have dispersed.

The tension, impulse, and panic in my heart became more and more intense, as if it wanted to swallow them whole.

The bed in the dormitory hall is very large, larger than those in the Greenhouse Hall and Xuanshi Hall. The red and black bedding with gold edges is spread very well, and it looks very soft and warm at first glance.

At this time, the fire wall heater in Jiaofang Hall was very hot, making the two young people a few feet apart feel a little hot.

Quiet, very quiet.

They could even hear the footsteps of the slaves outside the palace, walking back and forth, occasionally mixed with a few indiscernible whispers.

This only made them more nervous.

Finally, in this seemingly endless stalemate and confrontation, Liu He was the first to be defeated. He coughed lightly and stood up.

His action frightened Huo Chengjun, who was also nervous, and he couldn't help but stand up.

"Chengjun, would you like to have a drink with me?" Liu He said nervously.

"Didn't you drink the wedding wine just now?" Huo Chengjun asked shyly.

"Then would you like to talk to me?"

After hesitating for a moment, Huo Chengjun nodded and said softly: "Yes."

Liu He boldly walked up to Huo Chengjun and brought her to the couch. The couple sat facing each other.

On the table were wedding wine, fruits and vegetables, and some festive pastries... emitting a slightly complex aroma.

Huo Chengjun poured a glass of wine for Liu He, and Liu He drank it all in one gulp. Because he drank too quickly and in a panic, he grinned from the heat. He invented Xuanjiu, but his drinking capacity was not good.

This embarrassed look actually made Huo Chengjun cover his mouth and laugh. This sweet laughter was like the song of a good bird.

Suddenly, the atmosphere relaxed a little.

"Chengjun, you look good when you smile like this." Liu He said with a dull "hehe" smile.

"Husband, are you going to say something about Meng Lang again?" Huo Chengjun said angrily.

"I praised my wife for her beauty. I'm afraid I didn't violate the laws of the Han Dynasty. Duke Zhou can't blame me even if he comes!" Liu He said with a smile.

"There are hundreds or thousands of laws in the Han Dynasty. How do you know that you have not violated them?" Huo Chengjun asked playfully.

Although she was already a little tired, she seemed to be back to her lively and agile appearance after today.

"Then I will ask Tingwei to change that law. I am the emperor of the Han Dynasty. I can do whatever I want!" Liu He pretended to be disdainful.

"If this happens, my husband may soon become a foolish king like King Zhou."

"One day, will you be my Daji?"

"Hmph, I can guess that my husband is going to start having sex again." Huo Chengjun pretended to be angry.

"Then let me tell you some interesting things I will do in the future?" Liu He asked excitedly.

Huo Chengjun laughed happily when he heard this, and immediately nodded repeatedly. Just like a few days ago, he put his hands on his chin and looked at Liu He with burning eyes.

Then, Liu He spoke eloquently, recounting many of the things he wanted to do in the future.

It is necessary to build huge canals, build sailing ships that can sail to Japan, build several large cities south of the river, and build several fortresses in the Western Regions...

Liu He kept talking, and Huo Chengjun listened attentively, interjecting a few questions from time to time.

The fatigue of the two people miraculously subsided. "One day, I will take you out of Chang'an City to see the splendid country of the Han Dynasty."

"it is good."

After saying these words, the two people suddenly became quiet again. Their eyes met, their eyes were flowing, and some emotions slowly grew around them.

Liu He hesitated for a long time, felt anxious for a long time, and remembered his previous preparations... Finally, he mustered up the courage to say, "Chengjun, it's getting late, shall we take a rest?"

Huo Chengjun's face suddenly turned red and he lowered his head.

After a moment, she nodded gently and whispered: "Husband, first put out all the lights...and then let the slaves in the front hall go out..."

The slaves came out one after another and closed the palace doors, and then the palace lanterns in the bedroom of Jiaofang Palace were extinguished one by one.

The Changyi men who were guarding the corridor outside the courtyard just glanced at the darkened window lattice and immediately withdrew their gaze.

The two ministers standing outside the Jiaofang Hall gathered together and whispered.

"Do you think there will be an extra prince and princess in the Jiaofang Palace next autumn?" Shi Chang said jokingly.

"I don't know that." Shi Changbao shook his head and smiled.

"I think the county magistrate is very brave. Maybe he will have a pair of twins in the coming year!" Disrespect said to himself.
It was not necessarily a good thing for the queen to give birth to twins, but the two Changyi Langs did not think too deeply about it.

"I'm afraid it won't be that early, maybe in another two years." Badger said meaningfully and maliciously, remembering something the emperor asked him to find a few months ago.

"Then do you dare to make a bet with me?" Disrespect shook the money bag at his waist and made a pleasant sound like five baht coins colliding with each other.

"Why don't you dare to do this? A month's worth of food?" Badger Cong asked.

"Too little. If you want to bet, bet on three months' worth of food!" Disrespect shook his head.

"Yes!" The two high-fived and settled the matter.

At this time, the wind suddenly picked up.

The gauze-like clouds in the sky seemed to be gently lifted by a hand, and the bright moon poked its head out little by little...

I don’t know if it’s the wind that’s too strong or the clouds that are too scattered, but the moon seems to be trembling slightly.

About a quarter of an hour later, a thief's heart flashed out from the darkness on the horizon. It came menacingly, dragging a string of sparse bright lights across the moon, leaving behind a cold and broken light.

Immediately, everything became completely quiet.

……

The next day, Liu He woke up from the warm couch in Jiaofang Hall.

Huo Chengjun, who had not yet woken up, had a rosy face, was charming and cute, and was sleeping soundly on his arm, which made Liu He feel a little restless again.

Liu He gently pulled out his arm, pulled the brocade quilt over Huo Chengjun's half-exposed shoulders, and prepared to stand up.

Unexpectedly, he still alarmed Huo Chengjun, who opened his sleepy eyes.

"Husband...where are you going..." Huo Chengjun asked lazily, and naturally held Liu He's hand.

"Today there are important political discussions, I have to go to the Greenhouse Palace first." Liu He said softly.

"Isn't there no court meeting today?" Huo Chengjun asked confusedly.

"Although there is no court meeting today, there are court affairs every day. I have to meet a few court officials. You have to rest first. I will come to have lunch with you at noon."

"Then you have to keep your word." Huo Chengjun muttered before letting go of Liu He's hand.

"I will keep my word." Liu He said with a smile.

After Liu He freshened up in the front hall of Jiaofang Hall, he walked to the courtyard with Fan Ke.

The Changyi Langs on duty have not yet been rotated, but they are still very energetic and do not seem to be tired at all.

They escorted the emperor back to the Greenhouse Hall, and then they could go off on their mission.

"Go to the Greenhouse Palace." Liu He said.

"Wei!" The Changyi men were ready to go as usual, but today they seemed to be a little excited.

Especially those ministers and corps commanders who had served as "evil slaves" in Changyi Palace were bold enough to wink at the emperor's back.

After all, the emperor was finally an "adult".

……

Not long after, Liu He returned to the Greenhouse Hall.

The warm wall fire tunnel in the greenhouse hall was also burning all night long, and the temperature was just right.

But for some reason, Liu He felt a little deserted - missing some fragrance, missing some tenderness.

Recalling all the situations last night, Liu He felt a little stirred in his heart.

"Your Majesty, would you like breakfast now?" Fan Ke walked in and said.

"Where are Zhang Anshi and the others?"

"They just arrived at the side hall."

"Who are here?"

"All the people your Majesty told you to summon yesterday have arrived."

"Then let them come in immediately. I will eat breakfast while meeting them."

"promise."

Not long after, breakfast arrived, and so did the courtiers.

Less than ten people came, including Zhang Anshi, Bingji, Liu De, Wei Xiang, Xiao Wangzhi, Wang Ji, Wei Xuancheng, Huang Ba and Wang Shi.

They are all people Liu He can trust.

"My dear friends, take your seats first. I got up a little late today and haven't had time to eat yet. I can only do two things at the same time. Please forgive me." Liu He said while chewing the decree.

The emperor just completed his wedding yesterday, so he must have worked hard.

But being able to get up and summon them so early today was already a rare feat of diligence. What could they, the ministers, say, so they praised the emperor again and again.

After everyone sat down, they congratulated the emperor respectively. After a round of auspicious words were finished, Liu He also hurriedly finished his breakfast.

Putting down the bowls and chopsticks, Liu He scanned the faces of these most trusted courtiers one by one and saw some who were hesitant to speak.

Among them, the one with the most worried expression on his face was undoubtedly Guang Luxun and Zhang Anshi.

Of course Liu He understood the reason, because there was also someone in his family who wanted to enter the palace-Zhang Anjun.

Although it was reasonable for the queen to enter the palace first and there was nothing wrong with it, he was probably a little worried - the queen was Huo Guang's daughter.

"The queen's entry into the palace will not have any impact on the reduction of Huo. If the queen does not enter the palace, Father Zhong may not allow me to take charge of the palace so early." Liu He explained.

"Your Majesty is wise!" everyone said.

Liu He saw that Zhang Anshi's worries had not completely subsided, and originally wanted to explain and persuade him again, but finally gave up.

He is the emperor and their ministers.

Why explain everything to them?
Things are very different now than they were just a few months ago.

At that time, there were very few people around Liu He. In order for these people to accurately understand his intentions and not make mistakes in the rush, Liu He of course had to explain in detail.

But now, there are more and more people under Liu He's command, and it is impossible for him to "confidence" to everyone.

Zhang Anshi can't be unhappy, so he should give some advice; Wang Ji and Gong Sui should be resentful, so he should enlighten them...

In this case, Liu He would not have to do other things. Just talking with these courtiers would take all his time.

As courtiers, even if Zhang Anshi and the others had some resentment and dissatisfaction, they could only endure it.

Liu He wanted to be a benevolent king, so he was very tolerant and open-minded towards his courtiers.

If he were Emperor Xiaowu, the resentful look on Zhang Anshi's face would make him eligible for imprisonment.

"All of you dear ministers are my supporters. Now that I have taken charge of the government, we will discuss the matter of changing the Yuan Dynasty next year."

In just over a month, it will be Chinese New Year, and after the Chinese New Year, it will be a new year.The current era title is still Yuanfeng, and it will be inappropriate to use it next year.

The previous emperors of the Han Dynasty all had reign names, and there was more than one. Emperor Xiaowu changed his reign names eleven times in total.

The reasons are varied, but generally speaking, they are all for an auspicious meaning.

Changing the Yuan may seem small, but it also means replacing the old with the new.

Once the Yuan Dynasty is changed, the Daxing Emperor Xiaozhao will further disappear from people's sight, and Liu He's image will be clearer in the eyes of the world.

Liu He already had some ideas about the reign name, but he still handed the matter over to Wang Shi in front of everyone, asking him to lead the doctorates to come up with several alternatives first, and then discuss it.

Among the courtiers who came today, Wang Shi had the lowest rank, but Zhang Anshi and others respected him very much. After all, he was once the emperor's mentor.

Changing the Yuan is an important matter, but it is just an appetizer prepared by Liu He for everyone.

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