On this day, the wind was gentle and the sun was shining brightly.

Liang Duorui, the eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was waiting outside in person, his face filled with respect and anticipation.

He looked up at the sky from time to time, silently calculating the time in his mind.

Finally, he took a deep breath and shouted:

"The auspicious time has arrived. Please ask Concubine Hui to move to Jiuzhou Qingyan to accept the emperor's canonization!"

The sound was clear and loud, echoing among the palaces, as if announcing to the entire court that an important moment was about to arrive.

Hearing this, Shen Meimei trembled slightly, and an indescribable excitement and nervousness surged in her heart.

Jinxi carefully arranged Shen Meimei's wedding attire and hair accessories, striving for perfection in every detail.

She supported Shen Meimei and boarded the eight-person sedan chair.

The sedan chair is exquisitely decorated and glittering with gold, highlighting the majesty and dignity of the royal family.

The sedan started slowly and moved forward unsteadily.

A huge guard of honor followed closely behind. Along the way, there were loud gongs and drums, colorful flags flying, and it was a very lively and bustling scene.

Shen Meimei was in a complicated mood. She had never expected that she would be promoted from Concubine Hui to Imperial Concubine Hui in such a short time. Her promotion speed was beyond her imagination.

Soon, the sedan chair arrived at Jiuzhou Qingyan, where the enthronement ceremony was held.

Shen Meimei got off the sedan chair and was led into the palace by Jinxi and Nanny Sun who was beside the emperor.

The Jiuzhou Qingyan Hall was decorated solemnly, with red carpets covering the entire floor and flowers and candles placed all around, creating a sacred and solemn atmosphere.

In the center of the hall, the emperor sat upright, with civil and military officials standing on both sides. They were dressed in court robes, with solemn expressions, waiting for the enthronement ceremony to begin.

Shen Meimei stepped forward and knelt down to pay respect, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May your Highness live a long and prosperous life!"

The emperor stood up, took a few steps forward, and helped Shen Meimei up with a smile in his eyes, "Noble Concubine Hui, you are finally here!"

Su Peisheng took the imperial edict and read it aloud:

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that the only way to support the palace and bring prosperity is to rely on Roujia, Shen Meizhuang, a woman of noble character, gentle and respectful, to be canonized as Consort Hui, and to be granted the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. This is decreed!"

Shen Meimei took the imperial edict with both hands and bowed to the emperor to express her gratitude.

"I thank you for your grace. I will be strict with myself and lenient with others so that the sisters in the harem can live in harmony!"

Shen Meimei didn't know what to say, so she just said whatever came to her mind.

The emperor smiled and nodded, motioning her to sit next to him.

Then, a grand banquet began. Court musicians played cheerful music and palace maids performed exquisite dances. The atmosphere was warm and cheerful.

The concubines raised their glasses to celebrate, "I offer a glass to the Imperial Concubine Hui, and wish her a long and carefree life!"

Shen Meimei was delighted. She had only heard good things about him the whole day. She raised her glass and drank with them. "Thank you, sisters. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect!"

Inside the venue, Concubine Jing stood up alone, raised her glass and said:

"Noble Concubine Hui, seven or eight years have passed in a flash. When I think about how young you were when you first entered the palace, you are now a noble concubine. I toast this cup to you alone. I hope that Noble Concubine Hui is safe and happy!"

"Jing Fei, I should toast to you first. When I was in Xianfu Palace, it was all thanks to my sister's care!" Shen Meimei said, and drank another glass.

Concubine Xin felt that something was wrong when she saw that everyone in the room seemed to be deliberately forcing Shen Meimei to drink.

Today is the ceremony of conferring Concubine Hui as a royal concubine. If she gets drunk, it will not be convenient for the Emperor to keep her overnight.

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