Chapter 306:
Three days before the year-end, the Emperor returned to the Capital City in his imperial carriage.
Lu Ziyan required all officials of fifth rank and above in the Capital City to bring their families and go outside the city to welcome him.
He himself did not care about those formalities, but his Wanwan was returning to the Capital City as Empress, so the prestige she deserved must be established. The officials below naturally had to show their attitude.
Returning from Bianzhou to the Capital City took a full half month on the road, with the exhaustion of travel by boat and carriage, plus a certain Emperor who had abstained from sex for several years now going wild with his antics. Xie Wanning’s waist and legs ached, and her face looked quite haggard.
It was still snowing outside, very cold, so even for the officials coming to welcome them, she did not get off the sedan the entire time.
Soon, the imperial carriage returned to the palace.
The snowflakes were large. After five years in the South, Xie Wanning had not seen snow for a long time.
She was draped in a large red cape and was led down from the carriage.
After five years, standing on the ground of the Capital City again, she carefully sniffed, trying to find her parents in the crowd.
Lu Ziyan knew her thoughts. He squeezed her palm and smiled, saying, “No need to rush. Wanwan can summon whomever she wants to see tomorrow at any time. It’s cold outside; let’s return to the palace first.”
The Killing God was not just talk.
Lu Ziyan had ascended to the throne for four years, and pitifully, countless officials in the court had been beheaded. Every official trembled in front of him. Not to mention smiling—that was something they had never even seen a kindly expression from him.
Therefore, at present, hearing him speak in such a gentle and soft voice, and smiling so…
In short, the crowd that had been somewhat noisy just moments ago immediately fell silent.
A vast crowd of people was surprisingly so in sync that even their breathing became simultaneously light and inaudible.
Only the occasional sound of accumulated snow crushing tree branches could be heard.
Xie Wanning sensed something. She tilted her head to look at the man beside her and said, “The weather is too cold; let them go back first.”
Lu Ziyan naturally had no objection.
He waved his hand, dismissing the people below, then directly led Xie Wanning away first.
The palace where the two lived had already been prepared neatly.
It was very close to the Hall of Diligent Governance, almost reachable with a lift of the foot.
In Lu Ziyan’s words, this was the place where they would stay together day by day for the rest of their lives.
From now on, except for attending court, he wanted to keep her under his watchful eye at all times.
Even when reviewing memorials, even when discussing matters with officials, she had to be by his side.
Of course, Xie Wanning at this moment still did not know.
Looking at the brand-new palace, she finally felt a bit of excitement.
The underfloor heating was warm and toasty. She excitedly walked a circle inside the palace and sighed, “I never thought I’d have a day as Empress.”
However, this casual sigh made Lu Ziyan’s chest feel somewhat stifled.
He had been Emperor for two lifetimes, yet his beloved young lady had been posthumously honored as Empress both times.
Fortunately, Heaven had not treated him harshly in this life.
She did not die.
From now on, they could be together forever.
The best things in the world, he would all present before her.
Lu Ziyan pulled back the young lady who was about to go explore the side halls, embraced her, and coaxed, “Wait until spring, then hold another Coronation Ceremony. At that time, grant a great amnesty to the world, have all the people celebrate together, and have the officials pay homage to your demeanor as Mother of the World.”
“Forget it. Didn’t you already hold one before? Anyway, everyone knows it’s me; no need to go to such great lengths again.” She had little feeling about being Empress.
She only knew that since she was already Empress, there was no need for such redundancy.
Which Empress holds two Coronation Ceremonies?
Playing around?
It was not as if she had been deposed and then reinstated.
