Chapter 718: Coronation Ceremony
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Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After getting rid of the worry in her heart, Sophie could finally devote herself to the coronation. Zou Bai originally thought that she would let Jiang An back and the two of them could still go on proper dates in Country F.
Unexpectedly, Sophie refused to let go of Jiang An, saying that this would give her a sense of security. Zou Bai’s face turned ashen every day.
He couldn’t persuade Jiang An to come back, so he stayed by her side 24 hours a day.
Sophie didn’t care how ugly his expression was as she pulled Jiang An along to review the coronation process over and over again.
This was her first step to becoming a queen. She would have to face everything herself from now on.
Jiang An also patiently accompanied her and comforted her. Gao Tian could not do this because he was also overwhelmed by having to learn etiquette.
It was impossible for Zou Bai to practice with him, so Gao Tian was facing difficulties himself. Fortunately, he had Gao Jing by his side. As the crown prince, he also had to attend.
Sophie had built up her confidence over and over again. Finally, a smile appeared on her face. “An’an, thank you so much for staying with me. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without you.”
Jiang An shook her head. “You’re only able to get to where you are now because of your bravery. I just gave you a push.”
However, Sophie did not think so. She attributed all the results to Jiang An and immediately made a decision. “An’an, I want to confer you the t.i.tle of marquis to thank you for your contribution to Country F.”
Jiang An did not expect her to have such thoughts. She rejected her and said, “I don’t need a t.i.tle. Besides, you said that you would dissolve the royal family. When the time comes, this t.i.tle will be useless.”
Sophie insisted, “Even if I want to dissolve the royal family in the end, it will take a long time. During this period, this t.i.tle will be convenient for you. Everyone will know that Country F is behind you.”
Of course, Jiang An understood what the t.i.tle represented, but she really didn’t think she had the right to obtain it.
Although she had helped Sophie, she had also obtained trading rights with Country F. It could be considered an exchange of interests.
Furthermore, this was done out of affection for her friend, so she could not accept the t.i.tle. She really wanted Sophie to live safely, which was the reason she took the risk to help her become queen.
But she could not resist Sophie’s persistence. It was only then that she realized that her friend had the aura of a queen.
“An’an, this is my grat.i.tude to you. If you don’t agree, I’ll definitely feel fl.u.s.tered. Just treat it as fulfilling my wish.”
Since Sophie had already said so, Jiang An could only agree. However, she made a request. “There’s no need for any appointment ceremony. Just give me the t.i.tle.”
Since Jiang An had taken a step back and agreed, Sophie naturally had to take a step back and agree. As for what to do when the time came, it was up to her.
On the day of the coronation, Jiang An was the only foreigner who partic.i.p.ated. The people sent by the other countries were only watching from afar.
Not only was Country F very concerned about the Queen’s coronation, but other countries and even those who did not understand politics wanted to see this luxurious scene.
Naturally, there was also a live broadcast of the coronation on the Chinese Internet. Everyone was amazed by the rigor of the royal family’s etiquette.
As the camera turned, they saw a familiar face. Jiang An was standing with a group of n.o.bles.
[Is that Jiang An?]
[That’s Jiang An. It’s just that her outfit is different from the ones in China.]
[Previously, there was news that she was invited to Country F’s celebration. She hasn’t returned yet.]
[It’s fine if she hasn’t come back. Logically speaking, she should be standing far away to watch the ceremony. Why is she standing with the n.o.bles?]
[I don’t know, but the ribbons and badges on her are extraordinary. They seem to be similar to those of other n.o.bles.]
[Could it be that Jiang An has become a n.o.ble?]
[But she’s Chinese.)
[So what? Many countries have given foreigners t.i.tles.]
The netizens were discussing, but they could not come up with a conclusion. It was just speculation.
Tan Si, who was pregnant, was very disdainful when she saw this. This fetus was very different from before. After she pa.s.sed the early stages of pregnancy, she frequently got cravings.
Originally, she was still concerned about her figure, but Zhao Yan had left her alone here, causing her to be in a particularly bad mood. She began to eat without restraint, and she became several times fatter.
Every day, she would throw a tantrum when she looked in the mirror. After that, she would scold and eat at the same time. When she saw Jiang An’s radiance, she was furious.
Moreover, these speculations online were all elevating Jiang An’s ident.i.ty.
“Why would they give a foreigner a n.o.ble t.i.tle? Jiang An must be shameless enough to stand with the n.o.bles.” Tan Si snorted coldly.
Then, she quickly posted such comments online. They were all belittling Jiang An. Many people supported her.
After all, the Internet was a place where they did not have to expose their true ident.i.ties. It did not matter what they said. They only wanted to vent their distorted thoughts and scold anyone.