The pampered heiress holds the script and leads her cannon fodder family to a counterattack.

Chapter 219 The Grand Ceremony of Conferment

By the dim moonlight, Qin Wanying could see the person's face clearly.

It was Xiao Jiye.

He was lying on his side next to her, propping his head up with one hand, looking at her with a half-smile.

He was wearing a silk nightgown, which was casually wrapped around his body, revealing a large expanse of firm muscles on his chest.

Under the moonlight, the man's originally rugged facial features appeared even softer, his eyes were dreamy and affectionate, and his sexy lips were slightly parted.

Qin Wanying didn't realize that there was anything wrong with Xiao Jiye appearing on her bed; she just stared at his face quietly.

Then she heard the man beside her whisper: "Didn't you say you were going to bully me? Why did you stop?"

Qin Wanying opened her eyes.

She really woke up this time.

I was slightly disappointed.

Why was it a dream?

It was a dream, fine, but I actually woke up.

I feel like I've lost a hundred million.

She herself did not realize that through these days of spending time together, the Crown Prince had taken on a different meaning for her.

This person's importance in her life is quietly increasing.

Previously, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau had told her to stay at the Crown Prince's residence for a month.

Now that the month is almost up, she feels a little reluctant to leave.

It feels natural that every day when I return to the Crown Prince's residence, I can see the Crown Prince.

She knew the Crown Prince was very busy, but she still pretended not to be and spent time with him every day.

If he moves away, will it be difficult to see him again...?

Thinking about this, Qin Wanying felt a little upset.

Forget it, I'll stop thinking about these things for now.

Three days later is her investiture ceremony as a princess.

She wondered if her enemies would try to cause trouble on days like these.

She needs to prepare in advance to take precautions.

The Crown Prince had also thought of this matter.

He sent people to keep an eye on things in Kyoto, especially the residences of those connected to the War King.

We did discover some problems.

People in the suburbs are catching crows in large numbers.

This incident made Xiao Jiye very vigilant.

Crows are considered unlucky birds, and no one would bother to catch them except for those with ulterior motives.

The appearance of a large number of crows is considered an ominous sign, and people will say things like that the king has lost his virtue.

If these crows are released during Qin Wanying's investiture ceremony, public opinion will spread that Qin Wanying is an ominous person who will bring disaster to Dayao, and that the emperor is incompetent for bestowing upon her the title of princess.

Xiao Jiye told Qin Wanying about this matter and also told her about his own plan.

After hearing Xiao Jiye tell her about this, Qin Wanying felt a surge of security in her heart.

She can't foresee everything; she can't see anything that concerns her.

However, there was someone by her side who was willing to think of her in every way, and who acted meticulously and thoroughly, so that she wouldn't have to worry about anything.

I feel so safe and secure next to His Highness the Crown Prince.

Qin Wanying's face flushed slightly.

As Xiao Jiye listened to Qin Wanying's heartfelt words, his heart was enveloped in a sense of happiness.

Gaining Qin Wanying's approval was more important to him than anything else.

He will definitely treat Qin Wanying better in the future and give her more security.

Qin Wanying had no idea that because of her heartfelt words, the Crown Prince in front of her had decided to transform into a donkey in the production team, full of energy to treat her well.

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The investiture ceremony finally began.

The spacious and bright main hall of the imperial palace was filled with officials standing on both sides, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Qin Yezhong and Qin Xingyuan stood among the bureaucrats, their expressions slightly excited.

Their Qin family actually produced a princess.

They've been showered with congratulations from countless colleagues these past few days, and they've become numb to the flattery.

Even now, attending the investiture ceremony still feels somewhat unreal.

A dark glint flashed in Yan Danyang's eyes as he stood among the officials on either side.

He has arranged everything for today.

If crows circle outside the palace during Qin Wanying's grand ceremony, it is considered a very bad omen.

He also arranged for several ministers to advise the emperor as soon as the crow appeared, saying that Qin Wanying was an ominous sign and should not be made a princess.

Then spread the story widely among the people, create some strange phenomena, and say that Qin Wanying was an ominous person and should be killed to appease Heaven.

Looking at Qin Yezhong's slightly excited expression, Yan Danyang thought to herself, "Still so smug? Your daughter is about to be finished."

"His Majesty has arrived—" a eunuch announced in a drawn-out voice.

The emperor, dressed in a dragon robe, stepped down from the imperial carriage, entered the main hall, passed between the ministers on both sides, and sat down on the high dragon throne.

The courtiers knelt and bowed, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The voices were loud and clear, and perfectly synchronized.

The master of ceremonies announced loudly: "Summon Qin Wanying, the second legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei, to the palace!"

Qin Wanying wore a gold and red phoenix-patterned gown with a long train that trailed on the ground. She walked on the red carpet, wearing a phoenix hairpin and gold tassel hair ornaments that swayed with each step.

Standing at the head of all the officials, Xiao Jiye was stunned. It was the first time he had ever seen Qin Wanying dressed up like this.

I just felt that the person in front of me was incredibly beautiful.

Moreover, her outfit today really resembles the dress she wore for her wedding.

For a moment, Xiao Jiye was in a daze, having an unreal illusion, as if today was their wedding day and his bride was walking gracefully towards him.

Qin Yezhong and Qin Xingyuan looked at their younger sister, who was dignified, generous, and beautiful, and a hint of pride appeared on their faces.

She truly lives up to her reputation as a daughter of the Qin family.

Many of the courtiers had never seen Qin Wanying before and were eager to see what the soon-to-be-conferred princess looked like.

Upon seeing it, even the most knowledgeable ministers let out a soft gasp of surprise.

Qin Wanying was truly beautiful today. Dressed in a phoenix-patterned outfit, she resembled a celestial maiden descending to earth, a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

Yan Danyang looked at Qin Wanying without showing any emotion. The more attention she showed now, the more embarrassed she would be later.

The Minister of Rites held the edict in his hand and read it aloud.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Qin Wanying, the second daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei, is exceptionally intelligent and virtuous, and has solved numerous extraordinary cases, making great contributions to the nation. She is hereby conferred the title of Princess Shenji, bestowed with a golden book and imperial seal, and granted the honors of a princess. This is the imperial decree!"

The emperor rose to personally hand the golden book and imperial seal to Qin Wanying, thus completing the ceremony.

At that moment, a large flock of birds flew in from outside the palace.

There were so many that they caused quite a commotion, and all the officials couldn't help but look out.

Yan Danyang's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

coming.

"Crows! It's crows!" a minister shouted, pointing to the large, dark flock of birds outside.

This minister was Yan Danyang's confidant; it was Yan Danyang who arranged for him to speak.

The ministers' expressions hardened, and a large number of crows appeared in the princess's investiture hall.

This is an ominous sign!

Qin Wanying showed no obvious change in expression.

"The appearance of a large number of crows at the princess's investiture ceremony is an ominous sign. We urge Your Majesty to halt the investiture, lest it affect the fate of the Great Yao Kingdom!" another minister said.

Immediately afterward, another official spoke up: "I second that proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

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Yan Danyang also said, "Your Majesty, the unusual celestial phenomenon may be a warning from Heaven. Perhaps we should suspend the ceremony today."