The first day of March is New Day.
Zhao Mengqi got up early as usual, but it was not for martial arts training, but because he had to go to court today.
This was the first time in his life that he went to court. He was a little curious, but he didn't take it seriously because he could only go with his ears and listen to the politics, but he had no say.
Huang Gou seemed to be very excited. Seeing him washing up slowly, he couldn't help but urge him urgently, "Alang, hurry up. You still have to wear court clothes. You have to hurry up. Don't dare to waste time."
Zhao Mengqi was not used to having others take care of such small things as washing up, so he did it himself. Of course, it was definitely not because he didn't have a cute little lady in his palace.
In fact, he used to have many beautiful little maids here, but since he woke up and Lin Yaoban changed the servants, there are still maids, but they are all at the level of aunts. They are either big or thick, or they are pretty.
It stands to reason that when the maids in the palace reach a certain age, they will be released from the palace. I don’t know where Mr. Lin found so many over-age women.
After wiping the water stains on his face, Zhao Mengqi walked out of the screen and saw a large number of people in front of him, all holding clothes and accessories in their hands, and he couldn't help but look confused.
It's just a piece of clothing, it takes such a big battle! ?
This is really useful. Today is a great court meeting. From the emperor to the officials, everyone has to wear court uniforms, instead of just wearing official uniforms like usual.
This court uniform should reflect solemnity and majesty. The higher the status, the more complicated and complicated Zhao Mengqi's outfit is, from head to toe, from inside to outside, there are almost twenty styles.
If he were to wear it himself, he might not be able to wear it for half a year.
In view of Zhao Mengqi's chaos during the last trial, Zhao Guan's family specifically ordered him not to make any mistakes in his clothing.
White Luo middle single, vermilion top and lower skirt, black sleeves and piping, knee coverings are also vermilion, white square collar, large scarlet white Luo belt, gold-coated silver leather belt, gold-coated silver jade pendant, the world is full of joy. Ribbon, black silk stockings, three jade rings, white socks and black shoes.
Zhao Mengqi could only be manipulated like a puppet, and it took more than a quarter of an hour to dress up one by one.
This is not over yet, there is still the most important hat.
The seven-beam Jinxian crown, with gold-coated silver ribs, Diao Chan cage scarf, rhinoceros hairpin guide, and silver standing pen. After putting it on his head, Zhao Mengqi exclaimed, "This hat is really heavy!"
"Alang, this is not the heaviest. You will have to wear heavier crowns in the future. You have to get used to it early." Huang Gou persuaded with a smile.
Zhao Mengqi said angrily, "If you want to wear his crown, you must bear its weight?"
"Alang is really talented and talented, that's what I meant when I was younger." Huang Gou grinned.
Jinxian crowns are divided into nine levels according to the number of beams. The emperor has eighteen beams, the prince has nine beams, the prince, the prince and the ministers of the first rank have seven beams, and then they are reduced to the second beam in sequence.
This is why Huang Gou said that Zhao Mengqi will wear a heavier crown in the future.
There is also the Xie Zhi crown, also called the Dharma crown, which is especially worn by law enforcement officials such as the Yushi, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Dali Temple.
After spending time and effort getting dressed, Zhao Mengqi felt very uncomfortable and restrained, so he tried to take a few steps to move.
Over the past month, his body has grown stronger at a speed visible to the naked eye. Now that he is wearing such a suit, he can hold up.
"Alang is really majestic and handsome..." Huang Gou looked at it happily, his eyes seemed a little moist.
"Why don't you just change your clothes? What's the matter with you?" Zhao Mengqi roughly understood Huang Gou's emotions, but he didn't like this sensational look. "Let's go, go to court!"
"Oh, Ah Lang, wait a minute, I didn't take the wat board..." Huang Gou hurriedly chased Zhao Mengqi who strode out of the hall.
Sitting in the chariot carried by four people, holding the jade tablet and patting his thigh, Zhao Mengqi was a little impatient.
This chariot is similar to a sedan, but it has no sides or top. It just has two poles carrying a chair. The person carrying it is very stable, but it is slow.
Zhao Mengqi originally wanted to walk, but Huang Gou persuaded him, saying that it was against etiquette, so he had to endure it.
On the way, they met Zhao Guan's royal chariot team and followed them to join them.
When we arrived outside Chui Gong Hall, the time was just right. All the officials had already stood up for their shifts, just waiting for Zhao Guan's family to arrive.
Before entering, Zhao Guanjia glanced at Zhao Mengqi and said, "He looks good enough." He then warned, "When you get to the palace, behave yourself...it's best to treat yourself like a piece of wood, do you understand?"
This was obviously because he was worried that Zhao Mengqi would cause some trouble in front of the officials and embarrass him like last time.
"Oh, I know." Zhao Mengqi had to pretend to be honest.
Quietly whip nine times, "Your Majesty is here, and all the officials are here to greet you."
Zhao Mengqi followed Zhao Guanjia into the main hall, climbed the jade steps, and stood beside the throne.
When the officials were in place, all the ministers shouted long live and paid homage.
After some etiquette, the official raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please stand straight." After all the officials straightened up, they sat on the throne.
Zhao Mengqi's treatment was pretty good, and even though he had a little boy, he sat down in a formal manner.
It was still dark at this time, so the palace could only be illuminated by candles. These high-quality candles were not cheap, costing two to three hundred coins each.
Zhao Mengqi looked down the steps by candlelight and saw that it was all red. Hundreds of officials were all wearing the same vermilion court uniforms, which was very dazzling at first glance.
From the emperor to the lowest-ranking court officials, the color and style of court uniforms were similar, but details such as crowns and ribbons differed depending on the level.
There are established ritual procedures for all major court meetings. After a complete set of procedures, most of an hour passed. Zhao Mengqi sat there and dozed off.
"Ahem..." Zhao Mengqi didn't trust him at all, and paid attention to him from time to time. Seeing something strange in him, he couldn't help but cough lightly and glared at him. Unfortunately, Zhao Mengqi was positioned slightly forward and couldn't see Zhao Guan's eyes. Straighten your back honestly.
In fact, at this time, the Southern Song Dynasty's great court meetings were much simpler and frugal than before. Only the greeting part was carried out. In this way, it was not held often, but was basically the same as the regular court meetings.
Today, to a large extent, it is about making Zhao Mengqi officially appear in the court to strengthen his status as prince.
After the tedious ceremony of congratulating the officials, Dong Songchen asked as usual, "Is there any memorial?"
Normally at such a ceremonial meeting, nothing would be done.
However, there are some exceptions today.
Cheng Yuanfeng walked out of the train and said, "I have something to say."
As soon as Zhao Guanjia saw it, he probably knew what Cheng Manzi was going to say.
Because of the manipulation of the trial selection case, the trial was quickly concluded with the tacit understanding of all officials. However, Cheng Yuanfeng, as the chief judge, has reported the results many times, but the Zhao family has been delaying the approval.
It seems that there is no way to escape today. Zhao Guanjia shook his head helplessly and said, "Come here."
"Your Majesty, I was ordered to preside over the trial selection case. Now the truth has come to light. The principal culprits Zhao Yuqi and Wu Yan have confessed and should be executed according to the law. The crimes of the other seventeen officials involved in the case have also been identified one by one, or they may be executed. Everyone deserves to be punished, and the details have been included in the case file, please take a look at it."
