RPAGF Chapter 198 Auspicious Omen from Heaven
Chapter 198 Auspicious Omen from Heaven
"Hey! Your Highness, the Prince Xuan is practically your elder brother, yet you keep calling him Yuan Huaixuan. Believe me or not, I'll talk to him and have him teach you a lesson!"
"Hua Buyu, you..."
"What about me? Who he is is Yan Yan's business. Don't try to sow discord here!"
"Don't speak, stop talking. Look, His Majesty and Uncle have started." Xin Moyan hurriedly tugged at her sleeve, stopping her from continuing to speak. Yuan Huaize was so angry that the veins on his forehead were throbbing. He couldn't let her cause any more trouble.
Hua Buyu then slowly calmed down and leisurely watched the commotion while holding her arm.
At this moment, Wang Si held a whisk and gave a solemn shout, instantly silencing everyone inside and out.
Xie Cangming took a few steps back, standing behind Emperor Yuan, looking up at the sky with his blue eyes slightly narrowed, muttering something that was difficult to understand...
The once clear blue sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, a strong wind raged, and a loud "bang" was heard in the clouds, followed by thunder and lightning. The people below were amazed by this strange celestial phenomenon, but Yuan Huaijun simply stood with his hands behind his back in front of the jade table, his expression calm and his emotions unwavering.
A hint of appreciation flashed in Xie Cangming's blue eyes. He slightly curled the corners of his lips, and with a sudden wave of his wide sleeves, a bright light suddenly appeared on the dimly lit Wangxiantai. No one knew what method he used, but he actually ignited the lotus-shaped three-legged cauldron from a distance.
At this moment, the surroundings were as dark as night, and all eyes were focused on the only firelight. The only person that the emperor, the emperor, the common people, and the palace officials could clearly see was the young emperor standing straight in front of the cauldron. The corners of his bright yellow robe fluttered in the wind, and his handsome face appeared exceptionally noble and solemn.
In that instant, the dark clouds vanished, the sky returned to normal, and the sky was once again cloudless, clear, and bright, with the sun shining high in the sky...
Before anyone could recover from this strange phenomenon, a solitary and solemn voice rang out. Xie Cangming bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I have just appealed to the Heavens, drawing upon the celestial energy to ignite the sacred altar. Thus, the universe moved to the Wangxian Terrace, changing from day to night. In the night, I saw the Yao Guang star in the sky shining exceptionally brightly, piercing the moon like a rainbow. Your Majesty was surrounded by a sudden burst of purple light, with a canopy descending upon you. The Yao Guang star transformed into water, and the two auxiliary stars shone brightly beside you, a very auspicious sign. Your Majesty has been ruling for three years, yet the Empress has not been established, and the foundation of the nation has not been laid. With the Yao Guang Empress as the heir apparent, I predict that at the next grand assembly of the nation, Your Majesty will be accompanied by a beautiful phoenix, with children at your feet, and the stars of the Empress and the Eastern Palace shining brightly. This is Your Majesty's joy and our dynasty's fortune!"
Wang Si, who was closest to the two, knelt down with a thud and shouted, "Auspicious signs have descended from heaven! Your Majesty's divine grace is bestowed upon us! All the gods rejoice! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Upon seeing this, the officials below the stage all knelt down and shouted in unison, "Auspicious signs have descended from heaven! Your Majesty's divine grace is bestowed upon us! All the gods offer their congratulations! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Meanwhile, the people outside the arena hurriedly knelt down as well, shouting, "Auspicious omens from heaven! Your Majesty's divine grace! All the gods offer their congratulations! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
In an instant, the crowd below Wangxiantai knelt down, all believing the Grand Preceptor's words. They thought that the Empress would be born soon, and the only one in the palace who was pregnant was Consort Ning, who came from the family of the Imperial Censor...
Yuan Huaijun raised his hand to remove the formalities, "The Grand Preceptor's words are an auspicious sign, and I am overjoyed. Today, I offer sacrifices to the gods of heaven and hear the words of my subjects. I am deeply moved and will certainly be strict with myself so that the common people can have support in their youth, care in their old age, have enough to eat and wear, and have money and rice to spare!"
"Your Majesty is wise; it is a blessing for our dynasty!"
"Your Majesty is wise; it is a blessing for our dynasty!"
A large group of people knelt down in a rush, creating a very shocking and spectacular scene.
Hua Buyu crossed her arms and exclaimed, "Yan Yan, I didn't expect that His Majesty is so beloved by the people!"
“My brother said that His Majesty is a wise ruler. In the past three years, the national strength of Yuanqi has improved a lot, and various bad phenomena among the people have also been reduced. However, based on what I have learned during this period, I think His Majesty is really amazing.”
Xin Moyan nodded in strong agreement. She always felt that her cousin, the emperor, was no ordinary person. Even Lou Shenghan, who came from humble origins, was recognized by her discerning eye and made to become prime minister overnight. This was unprecedented in all dynasties, not to mention his other decisions.
"Yan Yan, don't just praise this person. The one over there heard everything."
She subconsciously turned around and saw that Xuan Yuan's eyes held a hint of resentment and jealousy, which Xin Moyan found very unbelievable.
"Silent, he...how could he have heard?"
"He's a trained fighter, he has some kind of internal energy or something, anyway, his hearing is better than ours, so be careful!"
Xin Moyan awkwardly turned her face away, pretending that nothing had happened. What she said was indeed true. Of course, Xuan Yuan was also very powerful, but the nature of the matter was different. After all, His Majesty was the ruler of a country and was in charge of the entire nation!
Next, Xie Cangming first bowed three times to the green cauldron, picked up the Nourishing Essence Water from the table, pointed his finger at the top of Emperor Yuan's head, walked to the four corners with square steps, solemnly sprinkled a few drops, then returned to the table, lit the Heavenly Incense and handed it to Emperor Yuan, instructing him to worship the gods of the heavens...
During this process, everyone held their breath, carefully observing the sacred ceremony, which was held once every five years. The unusual celestial phenomena and the interpretations by the imperial advisor were the most anticipated moments.
One bow and three prostrations, Xie Cangming kept track for him, a total of twelve bows. At this time, the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven was coming to an end. Yuan Huaijun, supporting the Empress Dowager, humbly gave a concluding speech to the officials and people below the stage. Afterwards, Emperor Yuan and the Empress Dowager left the stage amidst shouts of encouragement...
"That's it? I thought there would be some singing and dancing performances!" Hua Buyu pouted, although the scene just now was indeed quite interesting.
Yuan Huaize gave her a disdainful look and said quietly, "This is a festival, not a song and dance banquet."
"So, this isn't fun."
Fearing that she would criticize Yuan Huaize again, Xin Moyan quickly said, "Buyu, let's go to the palace then!"
"Cousin Yan'er, let's travel together!"
"No need, Yan'er, come here."
Xuan Yuan's voice rang out instantly; no one knew when he had walked up behind them.
"Yan'er?" Yuan Huaize looked heartbroken.
"Excuse me, Prince Ze, I have something to discuss with Prince Xuan... Please take your leave first, and we'll meet again later!"
"Then I'll wait until you finish speaking!"
Xuan Yuan's face inevitably darkened, and disregarding everyone's gaze, he scooped up Xin Moyan and pulled her into his arms.
With all eyes on her, Xin Moyan felt awkward and at a loss for what to do.
“Your Highness, I will personally escort Yan’er into the palace.”
His tone was as domineering and forceful as ever, but little did he know that Ye Lan and his companion in the audience, upon seeing this, exchanged a glance and hurriedly left the stage.