OFFERING CONCUBINES
Episode 131 TOMB OF THE KINGS
A cold wind blew at the Zuihou Temple, when the palanquin carrying the king's retinue arrived at its gate.
Zuihou Temple or the final resting temple is the burial place of kings. It is located to the west of Weiyan Palace. The place that was somewhat separated from the main buildings was separated by an artificial bamboo forest, not far from the high western wall.
The huge temple was filled with many dragon carvings on the outside. Some statues are found in the temple grounds which are lined with stone walls.
The small group of three dozen king's special guards led by Jian Jie's bodyguards and Weiyan's palace guards were led by a security commander. The number in the company was more than a hundred with several servants and ladies-in-waiting.
His Majesty's visit in the afternoon after the rain stopped this was a special visit made by the king to pay homage to the ancestors, moreover, in a moment Your Majesty will appoint an empress officially of course invite the future queen is an obligation of the king.
Under the afternoon sky, a huge temple with three buildings lined up, the main building in its center was the largest.
His Majesty got off the stretcher by guiding his wife whose stomach seemed big behind her dress.
Mareka both used fine silk black clothes with white leres on her neck and waist, the clothes were in the form of simple embroidery, although it did not look flashy but still the special clothes could not hide their majesty.
Their hair was simply curled up with nothing but gold, jade or jewels, which were commonly used by members of the royal family.
"Chenxing.., we will meet my father and mother, as your future consort, you must pay homage to your husband's ancestors." Said His Majesty.
Xiao Yi nodded, he walked in aided by Chu Cu a little difficulty stepping foot in the long and stacked dress she was wearing.
They entered the main hall, inside which was already brightly lit by the snow-white lantern. Palace servants carrying offering baskets followed behind while special ladies-in-waiting dressed in white linen from top to bottom seemed to set the altar of prayer.
Above the large door was inscribed the Zuihou Temple.
In the main hall it was just a spacious room without much ornamentation except for a few tables where offerings were made. There were no tombs in it except for jars of incense. On the wall of the room it was filled with thick and thin curtains that seemed to be fluttering smoothly in the wind when the main door was wide open.
His Majesty gave some hio that was burned by some lady-in-waiting.
He bowed several times to the altar in front of them.
Xiao Yi did not ask anything, except to follow all the things His Majesty did.
No matter how long Jian let them towards the back of the altar, it turned out that behind him was a sliding stone door that was not how big. The door was tightly locked there was only a dragon head in the middle of the door that was engraved like a Dragon that was sticking its head out from the inside.
His Majesty pulled something from the pocket of his sleeve, a black jade as big as a little boy's fist, then carefully pinned it on the gaping dragon's mouth. The dragon's eyes suddenly shone like life, a strange crackling sound rang out, the door shifting itself.
His Majesty clasped Xiao Yi's hand and guided him inside.
A small room and a stone staircase that seemed arranged to the bottom like a hallway.
While Eunuch Chen stood at the stone door with Chu Cu and a few bodyguards who were on standby there, guarding the entrance.
When they reached the basement, Xiao Yi was smitten with the state of affairs within the room. A very large room. All the walls even until the ceiling is carved in such a way. All of them emitted a golden radiance.
Paintings of Kings and Queens hung around the walls of the room, and statues of guards in war suits filled every corner of the room.
In the center there are dozens of carved tombs that look neatly lined up, the tombs are amazingly filled with carvings of dragons, clouds and sun.
"This is the tomb of the kings and queens of Yanzhi. No one should be buried here except the king and queen." His Majesty said to Xiao Yi.
"Did not the king have relatives, brothers, wives, concubines and other children, where were they buried?" Xiao Yi asked curiously.
"They were buried in the basement of two other buildings next to the main temple. On the left is the tomb of the king's wives, but the only ones entitled to be buried there are the main concubines and the favorite concubines of the king or concubines who are considered meritorious for the country. To his right is the tomb of the king's sons. But what can be buried there are the children of the main concubines." His Majesty guided Xiao Yi to two tombs that appeared to be inscribed with King Yan Haocun and Empress Xu Jiao.
"Where are the other royal relatives buried?" xiao Yi asked again, he was confused by the separate tombs.
"They were returned to their original family home, buried in their family's place when they had not yet entered the palace."
Xiao yi nodded his head, how complicated and strange the rules of this kingdom were, even after death, even if they were arranged in such a way.
His Majesty brought Xiao Yi to pay his respects in front of the tombs of his father and mother. Kneel down there and bow their heads all the way to the floor.
"Ayahanda, mother...Yan Yue brought Xiao Yi, the wife and future empress of Yanzhi. May you give her blessing, in order to accompany me to lead the country of Yanzhi into a country that is prosperous, just and victorious. May this new empress do good to the kingdom of Yanzhi." Speak Your Majesty while prostrating there.
Xiao Yi shuddered at the sincere prayers and wishes from her husband's mouth.
He felt a great burden and responsibility upon his shoulders. He had promised to accompany the noble for life even though he had to pass through a sea of blood.
Being the empress of His Majesty was no longer a joke but a reality that he had to face in the future.
Is he capable of carrying such a huge burden?
(Thank you for staying faithful to my novel.Stay follow the concubine of the next episode).
...Thank you for VOTE, LIKE, COMMENTS and giving GIFTS as a form of support....
...I LOVE YOU ALL...