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Chapter 252 In my opinion, this matter is rather inappropriate!
Inside the Lingxin Hall of the Zhou Dynasty's royal palace.

A woman dressed in a wedding gown sat before a silver mirror, while maids from the palace styled her hair and makeup.

How could there be such a beautiful woman in the world?

Empress Dowager Yan stood beside her own clan's daughter, increasingly pleased with her appearance.

Moreover, this woman from my own clan is well-read and has a strong scholarly air about her.

In other words, Ru Xue cannot cultivate.

Otherwise, Empress Dowager Yan felt she must do everything in her power to send Ruxue to the academy for cultivation.

"Your Majesty, we have finished dressing and grooming Miss Yan."

About half an hour later, Consort Huang bowed to Empress Dowager Yan.

"Come, come, let me take a good look."

Empress Dowager Yan stepped forward and helped Yan Ruxue up, her hands gently holding the woman's soft, boneless arms.

"It's beautiful, really beautiful."

Empress Dowager Yan didn't know how many times she praised Yan Ruxue, but each time she felt it wasn't enough.

"Yes, Miss Yan is so beautiful. I've never seen such a beautiful bride before," a maid said, completely captivated by her beauty.

"You all," Empress Dowager Yan smiled, "from now on, you should address me as Empress."

"Your Majesty, today is just a rehearsal. Ruxue hasn't even entered the room yet," Yan Ruxue said, her head lowered and her eyes filled with a hint of shyness.

"Hahaha, although it is just a rehearsal, after today, Ruxue, your status as Empress will be set in stone. If other court officials want to say anything, they will first have to ask whether the system of rites agrees and whether the people of the world agree."

Empress Dowager Yan held Yan Ruxue's fair and delicate hand.

"Besides, who else is qualified to be the Empress of Zhou, besides you, Ruxue?"

Hearing the Empress Dowager's praise, Yan Ruxue simply smiled and remained silent.

"His Majesty's marriage to you is not only His Majesty's blessing, but also mine. In this deep palace, I am all alone, with no one to talk to."

Empress Dowager Yan looked at Yan Ruxue with a hint of sincerity in her eyes.

"You'll be entering the palace soon, Ruxue. At least I won't be so bored anymore."

Yan Ruxue smiled slightly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, after I enter the palace, I will definitely spend more time with you."

"Hehehe, it's good that you come to see me occasionally. You should spend more time with His Majesty and give birth to a crown prince for my Zhou Kingdom as soon as possible."

Even though Empress Dowager Yan said this, she was secretly pleased, thinking that the girl was really sensible.

"Alright, it's almost time. Let's hurry over. All the civil and military officials have already arrived."

"It is the Empress Dowager."

Yan Ruxue nodded slightly.

The maid beside her took the red veil and gently covered the woman's face.

According to the Zhou state's ritual system, Xiao Mo went to the altar of heaven first to wait for the arrival of the Empress Dowager and Yan Ruxue.

Since this was merely a rehearsal of etiquette, the wedding procession and other related procedures were omitted, and the main focus was on rehearsing the most important and elaborate ceremonies held in the palace.

Below the altar of Heaven, all the officials arrived and stood on either side.

Many ministers secretly glanced at their emperor.

After all, their emperor had not attended court for about half a year, focusing all his attention on cultivating Taoism. This was the first time they had seen him in half a year.

Don't tell me yet.

Looking at his own emperor's tall and straight figure.

For some reason, they felt that their emperor had a scholarly air about him, and his whole demeanor was like that of a scholar.

Even his resolute eyes subtly conveyed a sense of murderous intent, giving him an imposing presence without being angry.

Although His Majesty is said to be a puppet, his appearance and demeanor are truly excellent.

Xiao Mo didn't care what these court officials were thinking.

Xiao Mo was somewhat looking forward to seeing what this daughter of the Yan family would be like. *Thump*

"Boom"

"Boom"

At the hour of Si (9-11 AM), as three bells rang, a young girl dressed in a wedding gown, led by Empress Dowager Yan, walked step by step into the square of the sacrificial altar.

The woman moved with elegance and grace, her maidservant trailing behind her long red dress. Her beautiful figure was accentuated by the wedding gown, her posture upright, and every movement exuded an extraordinary air.

Empress Dowager Yan handed the red silk ribbon with red flowers to Xiao Mo.

Even from less than half a meter away, Xiao Mo could smell the faint fragrance emanating from the woman.

Xiao Mo held the red silk and led the woman step by step up to the high platform.

The head of the Observatory recited a blessing that had been passed down since ancient times.

Amidst the chanting of blessings, Xiao Mo and Yan Ruxue each accepted incense sticks to worship heaven and earth.

However, since it wasn't a formal wedding, the incense sticks weren't lit.

According to the rules of the Zhou state, there are three prohibitions regarding wedding rehearsals—

Incense is not allowed when worshipping Heaven and Earth and ancestors.

The Empress forbade anyone to speak.

The two parties are not allowed to perform the wedding ceremony.

However, after going through most of the tedious procedures, the Director of the Observatory glanced at the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager nodded to the Director of the Observatory.

The Director of the Observatory cleared his throat: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this old minister observed the celestial phenomena last night. The nine stars are in a circle, which is an auspicious omen of long-lasting reunion."

Although today is a rehearsal for the wedding ceremony, not the formal wedding, I humbly suggest that Your Majesty and the Empress hold the wedding ceremony today, in accordance with the will of Heaven, and to make the most of this auspicious day.”

After the Director of the Astronomical Bureau finished speaking, the Empress Dowager, who was standing to the side, echoed, "The nine stars forming a circle is indeed a rare auspicious sign. I also agree with Minister Zhong's suggestion. I wonder what Your Majesty and Ru Xueyi think?"

Yan Ruxue did not speak, but simply raised her head under the red veil and looked at Xiao Mo through the veil, as if to say, "Your Majesty, I will obey your every command."

Xiao Mo couldn't help but smile to himself.

What about the Nine Stars Encircling a Circle?

It was all just his rhetoric.

The purpose was to conduct the wedding ceremony before today's rehearsal.

The wedding ceremony is not a game.

Once the wedding ceremony is held, the position of Empress for the Yan clan's daughter is essentially set and cannot be changed.

Xiao Mo didn't care; they would have to go through the wedding ceremony sooner or later anyway.

Xiao Mo never expected that the Director of the Observatory, a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes who seemed extremely idle, would actually side with Empress Dowager Yan and work for her.

The other ministers in the audience, upon hearing this, became somewhat anxious.

There are still two weeks until His Majesty and Lady Yan's wedding ceremony.

Half a month is enough time for many things to change. My own family is also trying its best to see if it can replace the talented woman from the Yan family.

"In my opinion, this matter is rather inappropriate!"

Just as Xiao Mo was about to agree, Elder Huang of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect stepped forward and said loudly.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Huang Wei.

But Yan Ruxue alone looked in another direction from the palace.

In the direction Yan Ruxue was looking, a woman was sitting in a tree, drinking osmanthus wine.

As if sensing something, she wiped the wine from the corner of her mouth and turned to look back as well.

Hundreds of feet apart, the two women's eyes met.

(End of this chapter)