The Empress sent a new and luxurious hanfu to Xiaoling's chambers. Today was the Ascension Ceremony of the God of War, Hou Hai. Xiaoling was expected to look equally luxurious as his soon-to-be Crown Princess Consort. Therefore, the Empress sent the best brocade for her clothes to be made, picked the best ornaments, and sent an expert court maid from the Main Palace to help dress Xiaoling up.
All the preparations were done in advance. Xiaoling and the Empress had spent ample time during the week to make the best preparations. If their calculations were correct, everything would go smoothly during the ceremony.
Xiaoling changed into the clothes sent by the Empress, sitting before a mirror as the palace maids meticulously did her hair, and makeup, and added ornaments. Zhenzhen sat right before her, looking at her in concern. She was worried about the ceremony since she wasn't allowed to attend.
