Chapter 2246: Chapter 2154: The Grand Wedding (Part 3)

Lu Hualiang stood one step away from Xia Weibao, reaching out his hand towards her.

Xia Weibao looked at that hand full of nobility and slowly curled her lips, placing her own fair little hand into his palm.

Just like that day, he said, "Baby, come with me, I promise you a lifetime of glory."

On that day, she gave him her hand.

Today, she does the same.

Hand in hand, they exchanged a smile, arm in arm, heading towards the Golden Luán Grand Hall.

The ceremonial fireworks became increasingly brilliant, and the sound of bells and drums shook heaven and earth.

Behind them were the officials paying homage.

"Long live His Majesty, long live, long live, may Her Majesty the Empress live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years."

"Long live His Majesty, long live, long live, may Her Majesty the Empress live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years."

"..."

Inside the grand hall, the Empress Dowager sat high on the throne, watching the pair walking in hand in hand with a smile, feeling quite gratified.

Her imperial grandson would soon be secured.

"First bow to heaven and earth." The voice of the Ritual Officer resounded in the hall, echoing for a long time.

Xia Weibao and Lu Hualiang exchanged a glance and bowed to heaven and earth.

"Second bow"

"Third bow"

Three kneelings and nine obeisances, the highest royal ceremony, though complex, it represents supreme authority.

"Second bow to the high elders."

Watching her son and daughter-in-law perform the three kneelings and nine obeisances towards her, the Empress Dowager’s kind eyes fell on Xia Weibao’s slender waist, as if she saw the adorable imperial grandson beckoning to her.

Her smile grew even kinder.

"Spouse’s bow to each other."

The two turned around, hands clasping the red ball, exchanging a smile, then bending down together.

The complex ceremony of bowing to heaven and earth ended with the Ritual Officer’s announcement of "ceremony complete."

Xia Weibao was so exhausted she could hardly breathe, thinking she could go back and rest.

Unexpectedly, the most tiring was yet to begin.

She heard the Minister of Rites beside her say that the enthronement ceremony was about to be held, and she was so tired she nearly collapsed.

The enthronement ceremony was even more complicated than the wedding, and after the ceremony, they had to worship heaven and finally accept the homage from all the people. Just hearing the process made her dizzy with exhaustion.

The wedding was so tiring and troublesome; she never wanted to get married again!

After all the ceremonies ended, she hardly had the strength to walk, returning to the palace on the Phoenix sedan chair.

After the enthronement ceremony, she officially became the Empress, and her residence was moved to Fengluan Hall.

Inside Fengluan Hall, Xia Weibao sat on the bridal bed, her belly touching her back from hunger.

Her stomach kept singing a protest, "empty city strategy."

Her Majesty the Empress was very dissatisfied; what absurd rules, not allowing food during the ceremony, it was simply inhuman.

She wanted to eat something, however, just as she entered the bridal chamber, the old lady covered her with a red veil, and another long unknown process began.

She finally waited for it to end but was told she couldn’t remove the veil!

She had to wait for His Majesty to return and unveil her, Xia Weibao wanted to die!

Under the red veil, she rolled her eyes greatly; if she didn’t eat soon, she wouldn’t even wait for Lu Hualiang to return before she starved to death!

Once everyone in the room left, the sound of the door closing with a creak reached her ears, Xia Weibao held her breath and listened for a while, confirming everyone had gone.

Unable to endure anymore, she ran to the table, which was covered in pastries with auspicious meanings.

No matter what meanings they had, she just needed to fill her belly first.

"His Majesty arrives."

The voice of the attendant came from outside, Xia Weibao’s mouth was stuffed with pastries, she turned her head frantically to look at the door.

Hearing footsteps that weren’t just his, she hurriedly stuffed a few more bites, no time to drink water, nearly choking herself.

Then she hastily covered the red veil and sat back by the bed.

She frantically wiped her mouth, cleaning up the crumbs at the corners, then struggled to swallow them down.

The door was pushed open, but those footsteps stopped just outside the door; only Lu Hualiang came in.

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