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IT took only 1 day and 1 night for the whole Empire to prepare for the grand Enthronement of the new Empress.

Kana isn't just anyone, he deserves a grand Enthronement Ceremony, his family held the defense security of the whole country, he even befriend the Emperor of Yuan.

Rumors has it that the King of Silla sent gives in behalf of his Queen Consort, Queen Nattarine, while Emperor Ling of Yuan sent as well in behalf of his Empress Ann of the Ottoman Empire.

Kana felt touched and grateful, political alliance is indeed helpful for a country to achieve peace and prosperity.

That day, all the people gathered from the entrance of the Forbidden Palace where the Emperor of Siam usually held a grand ceremony, a red carpet was laid on the cement ground to the entrance of the Heavenly Hall where the grand Coronation will be held.

Emperor Sunwoo even asked the Imperial craftsman to design a beautiful crown for his Empress and discarded the old one that was used by the deceased Empress Park.

A beautiful Phoenix Embroidered red robe, it was made by thirty Imperial Seamstress the whole day and night and the Emperor made sure that the robe is perfectly made, It was hanging on the main chambers of Phoenix Palace where the servants are all busy running to and fro on their different jobs.

Kana was sitting infront of the bronze mirror while Sheen put on his exquisite make up.

He didn't stop the smile of astonishment he felt, in the modern time, he worked hard at an early age to become a general and yet, he came in this Era and became an Empress, a ruler of the harem.

What a twist of fate, indeed.

Xiao Yue put a simple sparrow designed hairpin on Kana's hair, this will be removed later by Emperor Sunwoo as a part of the ritual and then be replace by the Phoenix crown.

Xiao Yue suppress her tears, her eyes turns red as she stares at Kana on the mirror.

Back then, they were all orphan girls save by Kana after their relatives sold them to Countless Pleasure as courtesans, Kana didn't accept them because of their young age and took them instead, trained and accepted them as his subordinates.

And now looking at her master soaring into power, Xiao Yue is really happy.

Kana deserves all this, not just because of his loyalty with the Emperor but because of his love towards the people and the whole Empire.

"Let's go, the auspicious time almost arrive, Your Majesty still needs to ride a grand palanquin, His Majesty prepared a huge one that can be carried by eight men!" Sheen said as she gently get the robe with the help of Xiao Yue to let Kana wear it.

"There, all great! Long Live, Your Majesty!" Xiao Yue said as she wipe her tears.

"Silly." Kana blurt out a word after a long time of being silent, this is too overwhelming!

Looks like the Emperor wanted him to stay here in this Era and giving him this grand celebration, hoping on letting him stay.

As if he will leave.

Outside the Phoenix Palace, a red grand palanquin waiting for Kana to be rode on, it was indeed carried by eight men.

It was adorned by silk curtains with gems and beads on it.

Kana gently go up and settled inside while his entourage followed him, as they move forward to the location, the common people followed them as they shout praises for him, throwing petals of flowers as he passed.

For the commoners, Kana is like a deity, his granaries all around the Empire opens for once a week for them, giving them rice and grains, and they often give money and gifts at any occasion.

The people of Siam loved their soon to be Empress, without doubt.

Kana maintains his straight posture despite the urge that he wanted to open the curtain to wave and smile at the people.

After a while, They stopped at the bottom of the stairs, Kana saw everyone, commoners, officials, servants, eunuchs, guards, wearing their bests uniforms even the Concubines lined down the stage looking their very best.

They all bowed as he pass through them and there he saw, Emperor Sunwoo on his Jade crown, his hair is tied half bun, his black dragon robe flew against the wind.

He is so handsome, his warm smile making Kana smile back.

Emperor Sunwoo lifted his hand to accept Kana then they both go up the makeshift high stage where the Empress Dowager is waiting with the Blue Phoenix crown.

"Imperial Mother." Kana greeted her with a kneel, the Empress Dowager smiled at her warmly.

"No need for formality, This day, we will name you, Empress Han." She then handed the crown to the Emperor who carefully accepts it and removed the sparrow hairpin on Kana's hair.

Kana gently kneeled in front of Emperor Sunwoo, who put the crown on his head.

"From here on, Empress Han will be my Empress."

After saying that, a loud applause roared.

"Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Empress!"

"Long Live!"

Emperor Sunwoo raise his hand to stop them, "Everyone is invited for a meal, on your right side is the table where everyone is free to get something to eat."

Again, another applause was heard.

Kana looked around and happily waved at everyone while Emperor Sunwoo held his hand.

"You won't leave me now right?" He whispered softly.

Kana shook his head, "I won't,"

A little sedan chair arrived carried by a servant who's huffing too much.

"Is that Imperial Concubine Lili's servant?"

"I thought she's under house arrest?"

"Did she came here to create trouble for her sister?"

"Jealous woman is indeed scary,"

"She must not let her father, Minister Han lost face."

The people buzz like bees after seeing Imperial Concubine Lili hop out of the sedan chair.

"Your Majesty! Empress Han does not deserve to be the Empress! She's a fraud!"

Kana's eyes flickered, this girl is really brave.

"What are you spouting nonsense?! Why are you here?! You are under house arrest!" Emperor Sunwoo grunted at her, his jaw tightened.

"Does anyone wonder, WHY Empress Han isn't pregnant yet? We all know here that she's a favorite of His Majesty!" Lili still didn't back down.

Minister Han felt a chill in his spine, is this his retribution? Will the Han family survive after this?

"What are you trying to do? Li'er! Get back to your senses!" Minister Han stops her but Lili eyed him from head to toe.

"Don't call me that! It disgusts me!" she shouted then she face the Emperor.

"Your Majesty! Deceiving the monarch is treason! I saw it on my own eyes! Empress Han is a man! She just wear female clothes but she is a man!" Lili shouted like she became a crazy woman.

"Is your eyes enough proof that I am really a male?" Kana taunt her.

"Yes! You're a fraud!" Lili shouted at him again.

"I suggest, Imperial Concubine to return to her palace to avoid losing face, before you regret it." Emperor Sunwoo warned her.

"Your Majesty you must believe me! She's lying! Strip her and you will see!"

Emperor Sunwoo narrowed his eyes at her, "Are you out of your mind? This is an important celebration, yet you barged here like a shrew of the market, you really disappointed this Emperor!"

Lili was taken a back, but she didn't really want to back down, they must kick out this fraud!

Kana look at her face turns pale to red in anger.

"Since my sister is really agitated, may I request an Imperial Physician to come and take my pulse." Kana said, looking at the group of Imperial Physicians on their lines.

Minister Kim didn't come over, "I will recommend someone, otherwise, Imperial Concubine might think that this official is covering her Majesty." Then he motioned the old doctor beside him.

The person climbed up the stage and slowly felt the pulse of Empress Han.

He did it again for five times, in all seriousness then he wipe his sweat.

"Your Majesty! The Empress is pregnant for 3 months!"

A dead silence filled the whole area for a couple of minutes before an official recovered in shock and loudly said,

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Like a depleted balloon, Lili slump on the ground,

'How could it be?'

Her eyes widened, realizing something.

'It's over! I'm finished!'