The grand ceremony for the Empress's coronation arrived swiftly.
On this day, before dawn broke,
Zi Yue and Zi Su worked together to drag her out of the warm covers.
"Your Highness, it's time to rise, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, it's time to get dressed, the auspicious hour is approaching!"
"If we don't leave now, it'll be too late!"
The two of them, working in unison, successfully pulled the deeply asleep Xia Ruqing from the bed to the dressing chair.
Zi Su drew a basin of well water, twisting a cloth to wipe Xia Ruqing's face.
The cold sensation made her shiver and wake up instantly.
"Oh dear!"
Xia Ruqing was immediately covered in goosebumps.
"Your Highness, you're finally awake. We have only half a Shi Chen left, we must hurry with the makeup!"
"What do you mean only half a Shi Chen?" she asked, still bewildered.
"Your Highness, today is the grand ceremony for your coronation."
