Rebellious Lord of All Realms: Su Chen's Dark Harem

Chapter 202 The auspicious hour arrives, and all welcome him; adorned in phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, he awaits his return.Just past the hour of the Tiger, the horizon of Spirit City began to show the pale white of a fish’s belly. A light morning mist lingered, yet it could not mask the fervor and solemnity of the entire city. The auspicious hour for the enthronement ceremony was set for the third quarter of the Dragon hour. Before dawn, the city was already a cacophony of voices. Tens of thousands of citizens, dressed in clean attire, surged from all directions toward the central plaza. Supporting the elderly and leading the young, they stood shoulder to shoulder, holding fresh flowers and prayer Charms. Their faces were filled with anticipation and reverence, all to witness the coronation of the Reverse Lord Great Emperor, the investiture of the fifteen Empresses, and the grandest moment of fulfillment on this continent.

Inside the Nishen Imperial Palace, lights blazed brightly, and a warm, harmonious atmosphere prevailed. The sleeping quarters of the fifteen beauties had been prepared with exquisite grooming utensils. Top-tier dressing matrons and palace maids waited outside the halls, holding custom-made phoenix crowns and embroidered robes. The brocades shimmered and the pearls and jades glowed moistly; every piece was crafted with extreme delicacy to match each lady’s temperament, waiting only to dress them for the auspicious hour.

In Su Chen’s sleeping quarters, palace attendants were carefully tending to his imperial attire. The black-gold dragon robe was woven from Celestial Silkworm Ice Silk, its body embroidered with nine-clawed black dragons. The dragon patterns meandered with faint golden glimmers, making his stature appear even more upright. The God-Defying Power was restrained within his body; though no pressure was released outwardly, he naturally carried a supreme aura. His hair was bound by a black jade crown adorned with a Dragon Soul Pearl, which shone with a moist luster, complementing the dragon robe. The attendants fastened his jade belt and straightened his collar. Su Chen raised his hand to lightly brush the dragon patterns on his sleeve, his gaze turning toward the brightening sky outside the window. His eyes held no imperial aloofness, only tender expectations for the beauties by his side—today, he would stand with them at the pinnacle of the world to receive the blessings of the people.

The sounds of grooming in each hall were soft and orderly.

In Xiao Wu’s quarters, a pink Phoenix Crown and Embroidered Robe were spread across the dressing table. The phoenix crown used red gold as its frame, adorned with white jade-carved rabbit ears and pom-poms, with tassels hanging lightly, looking nimble and cute. The robe was embroidered with light pink Soft Bones Rabbit patterns, the stitching fine and lifelike. The dressing matron combed her long hair into an exquisite Flowing Cloud Bun and inserted a phoenix hairpin. Xiao Wu sat before the mirror, looking at her pretty self, her fingertips lightly brushing the white jade rabbit ears on the crown. Her eyes were full of joy as she occasionally turned to ask the maid beside her, ”Look, do I look good? Will Brother Su Chen like it?” The maid smiled and replied, ”Your Highness is as beautiful as a flower; the Great Emperor will surely be delighted upon seeing you.” Just as she finished speaking, Su Chen walked in slowly, dressed in his imperial robes, his posture extraordinary. Seeing him enter, Xiao Wu immediately stood up, her eyes sparkling. ”Brother Su Chen, look at me!” Su Chen stepped forward, his hand gently stroking her hair at the temples as he said dotingly, ”You look beautiful. My Xiao Wu is the most beautiful today.”