The Little Consort's
Eps. 51: Coronation Day

Taiji Palace Hall, the meeting place of the king with ministers and officials was so boisterous in the morning. Everyone was busy discussing the will of His Majesty the King who had suddenly announced the coronation of the Royal Empress today, without any prior notice. Ministers, especially decades-old ministers, have greater concerns and shock than others. Experienced old Kawula certainly understands the situation of the country better than young people who have served less than ten years.

Their worries are not without reason. The appointment of the Royal Empress, although a privilege of the king, could not be used arbitrarily. The position had been vacant for over a hundred years, and now, in the era of Long Ji Man's reign, a new Royal Empress was about to be appointed. It's not really their surprise.

Moreover, the woman who was chosen to be the Grand Empress was a concubine who for two years lived hidden in a small, remote palace, and had only appeared to the public a few days ago. Rumors that the ignorant and untalented foolish woman suddenly transformed into a ferocious and intelligent tigress seemed to be completely real. They had heard about the incident at Empress Dowager Han Yuemei's banquet, about Li Anlan fighting Xu Lingshu and causing Xu Lingshu to be deposed from his main concubine position.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider. The appointment of the Royal Empress was no joke" asked Minister Wei, the then-Economic Minister, who had his salary cut for a year.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider" said another minister in unison, like a choir.

"Do I look like I'm playing around?"

The ministers immediately lowered their heads upon hearing the cold, heart-freezing words from their king. Long Ji Man returned cold as usual, like the watchful attitude of a king. He looked at his senior ministers one by one.

Meanwhile, in a place not far from the king's throne, precisely on the right side that is connected to the side exit, the, Empress Dowager Han Yuemei and Empress Jin sat on a small throne where women were high. Their sight was blocked by a curtain of beads and pearls, which kept them separate and distinct.

The two supreme female powerhouses watched the debate and commotion in Taiji Hall intently. They had heard about the coronation of the Grand Empress the day before this day from the servants and palace attendants. That's why, early in the morning, they were prepared. Empress Dowager Han Yuemei and Han Jinxi left for Taiji Palace on a special stretcher for the residents of Harem Palace.

As the main lady, the pair of distant cousins of the Han family should of course come. In accordance with the palace regulations, they had to come to witness the coronation and awarding of titles, as well as the official submission of the Empress's seal until it was completed. Actually, if a queen already exists, then all that needs to be present is the queen only. The Queen Mother and the others were not obliged to come.

But, since Long Ji Man only had an official consort and never raised her to be a Dongling Queen, then the two main women were obliged to attend. Han Jinxi was indeed the king's consort, but she was not a queen. The policy of appointing a queen can only be done when the king wants it and gets the blessing and support of officials, of course with a variety of lengthy and complicated considerations. The empress is only a title and a status, but her authority is not the same as that of a queen.

"Sister, why is His Majesty in such a hurry to raise a Noble Empress?" han Jinxi asked meekly.

"I don't know. Even if the King wants a female beggar to be the Royal Empress, I also have no right to forbid her. The Royal Consort is the King's privilege. I can't mix it up," Empress Dowager Han Yuemei replied.

"Isn't a noble Empress exempt from harem affairs?"

Suri Han Yuemei nodded.

"It is precisely because he is free from the harem that makes me unable to do anything."

Han Jinxi nodded. But, the expression on her face after Empress Dowager Han Yuemei said her last sentence was hard to guess. Whether it describes excitement, whether it describes deep disappointment.

"I just didn't expect that the woman he chose was the same woman who was being disrespectful at the time and fighting Concubine Ling bravely," Han Jinxi said again.

"me too. That woman may have been in a lot of contact with my son without anyone knowing. I heard that his palace is right across from Houchi Lake, ", Suri Han Yuemei added.

"This is the first time I've seen His Majesty acting so cold and so resolute to officials like this."

"We'll see what happens."

The two women returned their views to the king and the officials. On the throne there, Long Ji Man gave an explanation back to his ministers so that they finally understood and respected his decision. Long Ji Man could actually not tell them and could instantly convert, but since he respected his ministers, he told him.

"Minister Wei, don't you want to know who has made me know that not all my people are prosperous?" long Ji Man asked looking straight at the Minister of Economy.

The Minister of Economy fell silent. He was reminded of his former guilt until the king punished him with a pay cut. True, he had to know who had told the king about his people who were not prosperous. Minister Wei wanted to find out who had made Long Ji Man angry and cut the salaries of ten ministers that day.

"Is Your Majesty willing to tell me?"

"Li Anlan's. That woman brought me to my people."

Raut did not believe clearly depicted on the face of the Minister of Economy and other ministers. Not only them, Empress Dowager Han Yuemei and Empress Jin were also shocked. A court lady could know of any outside affairs that even the king was not aware of? How could?

"But, Your Majesty. Li Anlan never knew the affairs of the palace. Besides, your old servant heard that she was a rude and arrogant woman."

"You sure?"

The Minister of Economy nodded, then shook his head unconvinced.

"Hamba also heard that Consort An often ran around and acted wild. Your Majesty, Consort An is not well. He must have had a mental illness" the Defence Minister added.

"Who gave you the courage to say that? I, King Dongling, guarantee that he is not sick at all. I was the husband and closest person watching him. I know very well that she's not sick at all!"

Long Ji Man smirked at the expressions of his ministers. They will not believe his words. Then, he told them something else, though,

"As long as you know, I owe him my life twice."

"Your Majesty, you are a person who should not owe anyone anything. How could that be?" ask the Minister of Agriculture.

"I know you won't believe it. Do you think you know everything?"

The ministers are silent.

"He sewed and treated wounds from the arrows of the assassins in the garden of Lake Houchi. Minister Lin, didn't I tell you?"

Long Ji Man looked at the Minister of Defense. The middle-aged man was embarrassed.

"If that woman doesn't have the courage to fight the assassins when I return from patrolling, then I won't be able to stand before you now!"

Everyone in Taiji Hall became even more shocked. Empress Dowager Han Yuemei and Han Jinxi even stood up and looked at each other, not believing everything their king had just said. Li Anlan was truly not an ordinary noblewoman. He had something that no other woman had.

The Grand Prince, Long Ji Su, silently smiled. His nephew seemed to have found someone who managed to make him know the sense of protection to not be afraid to face his officials. Long Ji Man was always brave, but his courage this time was not like the bravery of a king protecting his concubine, but rather looked like a man trying to protect his woman.

Seeing that his ministers and officials were not speaking anymore, Long Ji Man immediately ordered Xiao Biqi to immediately tell everyone, that the coronation of the Noble Empress would begin soon.

"Concubine An, Li Anlan, enter the room immediately!"

The doors of Taiji Hall are wide open. A foreign woman stepped in quietly. The woman was wearing a bright silver-accented, light-gray robe on her sides. Tie his waist embroidered with expensive silver thread. Her clothes were patterned with peonies and phoenixes in matching colors. As he stepped in, the tail of his long robe was slowly displaced.

Her hair was completely rolled up until her white shoulders were clearly exposed. The beautiful dense black hair was adorned with a variety of beautiful and luxurious accessories. The crown was made of pure silver, and the other hairpins were also made of the same material. The clothes the woman wore contrasted quite a bit with her white skin.

At first glance, Li Anlan was like an angel descending from a shadow. Her face was twice as pretty as usual, probably because the palace ladies forced her to dress it. Her lips are as red as pomegranates, her eyelashes are plump and her nose is very well pomegranate. Not to mention her proportional body shape like a supermodel. If in modern times, Li Anlan who costumed like this is a beautiful doll of high value.

Ministers and officials were silent to see someone walking in the middle of the Taiji Hall. They had only first seen a woman walking so quietly in the view and supervision of officials, not at all seeming fear or worry.

Li Anlan walked over while looking at the astonished scenery that lay before him. Taiji Hall is not only spacious, but also very luxurious and grand. The pillars are solidly carved with dragons, the floor is shiny. As Li Anlan looked straight ahead, he saw an extremely majestic dragon throne. There are two small shallow water pools on both sides of the throne, in the middle of which there is a small courtyard that connects the king's seat with the court of the office.

On the golden-coloured dragon throne, Li Anlan saw someone who had not been present for long and had been in a lot of contact with him. He saw Long Ji Man sitting full of prestige on his throne. The robe and crown he wore were incompatible, making the man like a dazzling handsome mannequin.

Li Anlan was like seeing a bright light emanating from above the throne. He did not expect that Long Ji Man could be as attractive and as dignified as he was sitting on his throne. Long Ji Man was like a precious jade. So, this is what a portrait of a king looks like when he is on his throne.

Same with Long Ji Man. It was like seeing a woman from another world. The aura that Li Anlan emitted was so different. Red, blue, white, and other colors mixed into one within the woman. Long Ji Man was stunned. This was the first time she had seen Li Anlan wearing official royal clothes complete with her accessories.

Walking without heeding the courtesy and courtesy of the court lady was Li Anlan's talent. In front of the high officials, Li Anlan walked calmly without fear. Just like Long Ji Man, Li Anlan also did the same before them.

The moment he reached before the king's throne, Li Anlan immediately knelt down. It was fortunate that Xie Roulan had told him his attitude while receiving orders. Up ahead there, Li Anlan felt her back and entire body like it was pierced by dozens of pairs of eyes staring at her.

"I take orders."

Xiao Biqi spread out a golden-colored scroll embroidered with dragons. The eunuch then made a sound, and,

"Li Anlan, daughter of the Noble Li Han, was kind-hearted, noble-hearted, and wise in acting. His kindness brought good fortune and greatness to the whole kingdom. By order of the heavens, she was crowned as the Noble Empress with the title of Huang, thus her name became Li Huang An. The status of his concubine was revoked and her position was elevated in the second court, under the Grand Empress. Let's finish."

Xiao Biqi handed over the order as a sign of Li Anlan's coronation along with the official seal of the Royal Empress to the woman. With a slightly trembling hand, Li Anlan received the cloth scroll. Long Ji Man smiled. Finally, a Royal Empress was officially appointed after a hundred years had passed.

"Thank you for the kindness of His Majesty the King."

The speech was then imitated by everyone inside Taiji Hall. What a rare miracle in Dongling. A new Royal Empress was present in their midst.

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Note: Nih Author add one more chapter, make your curiosity ngobatin the same Li Anlan, hihihi....