Accidentally dressed as an empress

On April 19th, the sky was clear and the auspicious time for offering sacrifices to heaven finally arrived.

The streets and alleys of Lingyun City were swept spotlessly clean early in the morning. People dressed in neat clothes, excited and in awe, came from all directions and gathered densely on both sides of the road, eagerly waiting for the arrival of that sacred moment.

In the crowd, children were held high in the arms of their parents, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and joy; the elderly folded their hands in front of them, their faces full of anticipation.

Yunxiu was wearing a gorgeous dress for offering sacrifices to heaven. The black base of the dress was embroidered with patterns of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers and the country.

The whole body seemed to be covered with a dazzling halo, shining brightly.

The Queen Zhong Yi beside him was also wearing the ceremonial robe. He had an upright posture and an imposing manner. He walked side by side with Yunxiu, keeping the same pace and showing a tacit understanding.

The two of them standing together looked like a perfect match, complementing each other, attracting the attention of the people and whispering in admiration.

The two of them went up to the altar hand in hand. The altar was made of white jade and glowed softly under the sunlight.

The ministers below the stage were lined up neatly, wearing court robes, with solemn expressions, and arranged in order according to their rank.

The people knelt down and kowtowed one after another. For a moment, the whole square was silent, with only the breeze blowing, making the flags rustling.

Yunxiu stood still, her posture straight, like a pine tree.

She withdrew her gaze from the sky and slowly scanned the crowd below. She took a deep breath, and her clear voice spread across heaven and earth: "The Emperor of Heaven is above, and the Queen of Earth is below. I pay my respects to you.

In the past, the Queen Mother conquered the Rong and Di tribes in the north and repelled the barbarians in the south, comforting the people, stabilizing the country, and bringing grace to all quarters. With the Queen Mother's kindness, I have been entrusted with this important task of inheriting the throne. I feel my mission is as heavy as a rock, and I dare not slack off in the slightest. I will devote all my energy and dedication to live up to the trust placed in me by the world.

Today I offer a sacrifice to Heaven, praying that Heaven will bless the Yun Nation with favorable weather, abundant harvests, no epidemics, and no disasters for the next twenty years. May the rivers flow smoothly, without floods, droughts, earthquakes, mountain torrents, or ice and snow disasters.

May the court be clear and bright, with all officials loyally serving the state and the people's well-being at heart. May the virtuous and capable perform their duties, display their abilities, speak frankly and dare to make suggestions, discuss state affairs together, and offer advice for the prosperity of the Yun State, so that government orders can be implemented and benefit all people.

May the common people have their fields, the weavers their looms. May neighbors help each other, live in harmony, and avoid disputes. May the young be well cared for, the elderly well cared for, and may they live and work in peace and contentment, with ample food and clothing. May trade routes be unobstructed, goods circulate freely, all industries flourish, and the national treasury be full.

I also wish that the borders will be stable and foreign threats will be eliminated. The land of Yun will not be invaded, and the people of Yun will not suffer from the pain of war.

You and I, the queen, should set an example, uphold justice, and promote benevolence. We should treat all people with kindness and educate the world with propriety and righteousness. We should cultivate our moral character and set an example for the ruler, his subjects, and the people, so that everyone in Yun will abide by propriety and the law, and maintain a clean and upright moral character.

The ruler, his subjects, and the people, united as one, will ensure the prosperity of the country, the well-being of the people, and eternal peace for generations to come."

After Yunxiu finished speaking, her back was already soaked.

She had used her Word Spirit to help Yun Nation achieve its twenty years of prosperity. For Yun Nation to develop stably, it needed a relatively stable natural environment. Now, she no longer cared about her remaining lifespan.

Zhong Yi then stepped forward, his head slightly raised as he spoke, "Your Majesty and I, husband and wife, are united in purpose, ruling the country together. I am willing to devote all our strength to protecting the people, ensuring the stability of the country and the enduring prosperity of the nation. Enjoy!"

After the recitation, the two burned the sacrificial text together. The text curled and blackened in the flames, turning into ashes, and blue smoke rose up and floated towards the sky.

Immediately afterwards, ritual music sounded, drums and music roared, and the sounds of bells and drums and string instruments intertwined together.

Yunxiu and Zhongyi joined hands and paid homage to heaven and earth.

After the ceremony, Yunxiu and Zhong Yi turned around and faced the subjects below the stage.

The sunlight shines on them, outlining their sacred outlines.

The people stood up one after another, their eyes full of admiration and expectation, and followed them closely.

Cheers erupted from the crowd, the sounds rising and falling, resounding in every corner of the capital, and echoing between heaven and earth for a long time.

Yunxiu raised her hand to signal, and the cheers gradually subsided.

She cleared her throat and spoke again, "From this day forward, I will join hands with the King and Queen to govern this land. We will open the channels for public opinion and listen to the people's voices; we will develop agriculture and ensure that the people have enough food and clothing; and we will strengthen our military to ensure the peace and stability of our country."

The ministers below the stage knelt on the ground and shouted, "Long live Your Majesty!"

The people followed suit and bowed again.

As the ceremony concluded, the people dispersed in an orderly manner, but the excitement and exhilaration in their hearts lingered for a long time. Yunxiu and Zhong Yi, surrounded by ministers, slowly walked down the altar.

The system then broadcasts: [Congratulations to the host for completing the mission and earning 50,000 points. Do you want to leave the mission world?]

Yunxiu looked at Zhong Yi, who was smiling brightly beside her, and said to the system: [Don't leave.]

She wanted to see Yun Kingdom become stronger in her hands, to see Xiao Lingling grow up, and to spend another ten or twenty years with Zhong Yi. She was reluctant to leave like this.