Chapter 500 Entering the Palace Together

"In that case, I have to ask Madam for a favor."

"What?"

"Every year, the Ministry of Revenue purchases a batch of materials from the public and distributes them to various places for military pay. Since the imperial merchant this year is the Han family, it is very likely that the materials will be ordered from him. Can the quality of the materials be more careful? It's not that the usual ones are not good, but I always feel that they are not worth the price."

Hearing this, Du Jingyi did not agree immediately. After thinking about it for a while, she said.

"I can't agree to this matter directly. After all, it is not the Du family's business. However, if I can take over the order of the Ministry of Revenue, I dare not have too many tricks in it. I will ask around first and tell the general when I have news."

"Okay, Madam, keep it in mind, but if it is inconvenient, it doesn't matter. Don't make it too difficult."

"Don't worry, our relationship with the Han family is just like that between the Gu family and the Guo family. It's easy to talk about it."

She also learned to joke, so Gu Shaoyu smiled when she heard this.

Everyone in and outside Sui'an City was looking forward to the arrival of the new dynasty. On the morning of April 18, before dawn, Gu Shaoyu was already dressed and ready to go out.

There was no time for breakfast, so Du Jingyi asked Danruo to make him some biscuits to fill his stomach, which would be good for chewing on the way. He also added a cloak to his court clothes, and sent him out after everything was ready.

"The time for the ladies to enter the palace to pay homage will be later, you still have time to sleep a little longer."

"No, no, no, I haven't participated in this coronation ceremony yet, and I'm afraid of any mistakes, so it's better to prepare early. Grandmother Guo is a good person. She was afraid that I didn't understand the situation, so she sent someone to send a message. I will stand with her at that time."

"Okay, then you should be more careful."

Gu Shaoyu squeezed her soft palm and then left.

It was only Yinshi when he left, and the sky was still dark, without light.

He went early because he had to follow the new emperor to offer sacrifices to the heaven, so he couldn't delay. The audiences of Du Jingyi and other ladies were scheduled for the afternoon, so he was not in a hurry.

But no matter how not in a hurry, he still had to go to the palace early to wait. After seeing the emperor, he would see the empress dowager and the ladies in the harem, so he couldn't be careless at all.

Cherry had always carefully kept Du Jingyi's imperial robes, even when they left, they were very carefully stored, so when she took them out today, they were still as new as when they were just delivered.

With the combination of gold and silver threads, it was embroidered very well, and the lapels were all made of pearls, so it was very eye-catching. She was a first-class imperial lady because of Gu Shaoyu's official position, so naturally her clothes were luxurious.

Before putting on the clothes, the master and servant were also very careful.

She was afraid that her clothes would get dirty, so she ate something in advance to fill her stomach. Her makeup was simple and elegant. She had a very good complexion, so after applying some peach blossom powder, she just drew eyebrows and added some lip color.

As for the first-rank imperial concubines, it is obvious that they are all old. She is already eye-catching among them. If she dresses up more, wouldn’t it be a mouthful for others? So she is not stupid.

As for the bun, it is more dignified and generous. It is the same as the one she used when she first entered the palace to meet Empress Guo, except that there are a few more pearls, jade, hairpins and rings.

After everything was ready, she started to dress.

Layer upon layer, she looked dignified and generous, but it was also a bit too heavy, which made Du Jingyi very distressed.

"If I wear it all day in April, I'm afraid it will get soaked. Prepare a few more ice silk handkerchiefs for me, so I can keep cool."

"Yes, I got it."

Today, Yingtao will also accompany Du Jingyi to the palace, so she can't be inferior to others in her dress. After Du Jingyi was ready, she also dressed up and changed into a brand new clear water green long skirt. It was not eye-catching, but very refreshing.

The master and servant dressed up from dusk to dawn, a full two hours. When the Guo family's carriage arrived in front of the general's mansion, Du Jingyi took a breath and went out.

There are many people from the Guo family who are going to the palace today. In addition to Mrs. Guo, there are also several other wives of Guo who are going to enter the palace together.

However, in terms of status, their positions are lower than Du Jingyi, so when seeing her dressed like this, Mrs. Guo San, who is more familiar with Du Jingyi on weekdays, smiled.

"She is more beautiful than flowers. Even if she is dressed like a plain lady, she is still beautiful."

"Aunt, you have praised me, but I am just a little bit young. I lack a lot of charm. I still need the grace of aunts to match this gorgeous dress."

Old Lady Guo waved to Du Jingyi and said.

"Come and sit with me. We can talk on the way."

"Thank you, Grandmother Guo."

After getting on the carriage, everyone rushed to the imperial city, which had been decorated solemnly and majestically.

The carriage of the Guo family was very stable, so Du Jingyi did not feel bumpy.

It was just that because it was the first time to participate in such a grand event, it was inevitable that he would be a little nervous.

"Don't be afraid. Actually, we just need to wait there. When His Majesty summons us, we will all kneel and kowtow together. There is nothing much to pay attention to. Oh, by the way, have you prepared some cakes? I'm afraid I won't have the chance to eat them for lunch or dinner."

"I have prepared some cakes that are not crispy. I'm afraid that I will dirty the imperial robes, which would be a big sin."

The way Du Jingyi spoke made Old Lady Guo laugh, but she soon sighed and said.

"If your grandmother were still alive, she would be the one who brought you into the palace today. She has learned the rules well since she was young. If she could take care of you, you would definitely be better."

This was said sincerely, and Du Jingyi also agreed deeply, but he could only think about it.

"No more talking, no more talking, on this happy day, after the new emperor ascends the throne, everything will be fine."

Although Mrs. Guo was in the inner house, she had never missed the news outside, so she naturally knew how big the changes were. Just from the wrinkles and white hair of her old man, it can be seen that he has been busy and worried recently.

Now that the ceremony is imminent, everything has settled down. After today, it will be a new look.

Mrs. Guo's chattering relieved Du Jingyi's nervous mind. When she arrived in front of the imperial city, she took a few deep breaths and was not as worried as before she came.

"Let's go, let's go into the palace."

"Yes, Grandma Guo."

"Yes, mother-in-law."

Du Jingyi followed Mrs. Guo and entered the palace before the other Mrs. Guos, and went straight to the Taihe Palace where they were going to meet the emperor today to wait.