bullyxtreme Chapter 311 Her Royal Highness the Queen
Chapter 311 Her Royal Highness the Queen
"Li Xiaojun, proclaim the imperial decree!"
Li Xiaojun: ? ? ?
No!
What decree is being proclaimed? ... Where did this decree come from?
How come he doesn't know!
He should have rehearsed beforehand; this sudden turn of events put him in a very difficult position.
He was utterly helpless.
But thinking about the endless stream of rewards and his overflowing little treasury, he wanted to slap himself right then and there.
Stop being so stubborn, think of something!
He had lived a frugal life with the emperor for so many years, and now that he had finally become wealthy, he couldn't let it all go to waste.
Fortunately, his years of service before the emperor had honed his exceptional reflexes.
He pondered all that for a moment, swallowed hard, and immediately stepped forward, saying, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Crown Prince is virtuous and wise, diligent and loves the people, frugal and simple, and excels in both literature and martial arts..."
Li Xiaojun spoke very slowly, racking her brains to figure out how to continue.
Oh no, I praised the crown prince too much, and I have no idea how to reasonably and peacefully steer the conversation towards deposing him.
But he couldn't smear the Crown Prince either, since his own father was still here.
So the question is, how do you write an imperial edict to abolish a crown prince who has committed no major offenses in a natural way?
He reasonably suspected that the emperor was in too much of a predicament, so he passed the buck to him.
Eunuch Li was in a difficult position. Actually, this matter was extremely simple; he could just repeat what everyone had just said, point by point. After all, he was merely a messenger, and even if something went wrong, he wouldn't be held responsible.
Li Xiaojun: I suddenly understand!
He regained his spirits.
"However, the Crown Prince considered himself weak and incapable of shouldering great responsibilities. After a court discussion, he was removed from his position as Crown Prince and dismissed from his post..."
After finally finishing editing, Li Xiaojun breathed a sigh of relief.
But the emperor had no intention of letting him off the hook. Suppressing a laugh, he casually uttered two words: "Continue."
Li Xiaojun: Keep going, keep going. Are you mute or stupid? Isn't it your business how the imperial edict is written?
He realized that the Emperor was just watching him make a fool of himself.
He cursed inwardly a few times, but had no choice but to continue.
Having served the emperor for so many years, how could he not understand his thoughts?
Continue with what?
Of course, the next imperial edict was read aloud.
He cleared his throat lightly: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: There is now Princess Yuanjia, whose wisdom is profound and whose talent is unparalleled. She is benevolent and compassionate, her virtue is far-reaching and far-reaching. She possesses exceptional intelligence and a unique understanding of the world. She manages the affairs of state alone, winning over those near and subduing those far. She is insightful and discerning, extensively managing water resources, inspiring military might, understanding the people's sentiments, comforting the local communities, and responding to natural disasters. Thus, warriors are grateful, scholars are virtuous, and the world is won over. Now, she is hereby appointed Crown Princess. The relevant authorities have prepared the necessary ceremonies and chosen an auspicious day for the investiture. This is respectfully announced to our ancestors and proclaimed throughout the world, so that all may hear of it."
The moment Li Xiaojun finished announcing the imperial edict, a wisp of smoke rose from the Nine Dragon Cauldron, a loud bang resounded, and a dazzling light shone behind the stele.
Just as the sun was rising high, its rays fell on the monument, as if gilding the words on it with a layer of gold.
The scene was so grand and magnificent that everyone was somewhat dazed.
Li Xiaojun: !!!
His back pain was gone, his legs didn't hurt anymore, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.
The princess is indeed destined by heaven!
He's really made something of himself.
He fabricated the imperial edict bestowing the title of princess...
Oh no, he wrote it!
The civil and military officials below no longer cared about the current situation.
What did they see?
It's a miracle!
As expected! The princess is truly a little fairy!
It must be that the people of Dayong sacrificed their lives, which moved Heaven, so Heaven sent the princess to save Dayong!
They burst into cheers, and the guards on duty nearby couldn't help but marvel, their previous serious expressions completely gone.
Zheng Xun's lips twitched slightly.
There's really no need to get so worked up. This isn't a coincidence; it was all deliberately arranged.
The emperor coughed lightly, interrupting her thoughts: Alright, that's enough.
He whispered, “Look, they must be even more grateful to the people of Dayong now. Most of them are kind people who know how to repay kindness. They will remember this and will definitely care more about the people. This is a good thing for Dayong and for the people.”
Moreover, he felt it wasn't entirely his own doing; the weather had also been very cooperative that day.
He hadn't consulted anyone about it, so it was all just a perfect coincidence.
Zheng Xun nodded.
Okay, you're right, so you get to decide.
Zheng Xun did not stop thinking about the matter, but he stopped revealing his true feelings.
She couldn't help but complain, because this wasn't a miracle at all, but rather a man-made event.
The person behind the scenes was the emperor.
Although I appreciate his good intentions, the thought that he made such a commotion because he set off firecrackers behind the ancestral tablets of the royal family still bothers me...
It gives me the feeling of unfilial descendants blowing up ancestral graves.
……
The matter was resolved, and everyone proceeded with the remaining steps as usual.
From this day forward, Zheng Xun's status will rise to a higher level.
The Minister of Rites smacked his lips, pondering the Crown Princess's investiture ceremony; he would have to be extremely careful.
While following the old system may prevent mistakes, it is more effective to demonstrate one's dedication by incorporating new ideas.
He figured everyone was going all out to impress the Crown Princess, and he couldn't afford to lose!
Back at Mingzhu Pavilion, after helping Zheng Xun remove her clothes, Zhichun said cheerfully, "Congratulations, Your Highness."
"The formal investiture ceremony hasn't started yet, so let's keep a low profile."
"Yes, I will keep my subordinates in check."
"I don't worry about your work."
Zheng Xun spoke calmly, seemingly without much joy.
that's the truth.
Everything that is happening now is within expectations.
Although it has dragged on for three years, the crisis in Dayong has only just begun.
Many things have happened in the past three years.
The hidden dangers in the Brown Kingdom's granary soon surfaced; soldiers ate moldy grain, and many began to vomit and have diarrhea.
The lucky soldiers fell ill and were only weakened, while the unlucky ones lost their lives.
This famine nearly destroyed 30% of the military strength on the border of the Brown Kingdom.
After the Brown Kingdom discovered that the officer who had embezzled and used inferior materials, he unsurprisingly received a "Nine Clans Elimination Set" (a game similar to a card game).
After the incident was exposed, the officer remained in a daze, and by the time he realized he needed to defend himself and make excuses, it was too late.
Given the slow and leisurely style of the Brown Kingdom, how could they have sent him and his entire clan to the execution ground in just one month? Who dares to say there's nothing wrong with that?
He knew he was in trouble, and he tried his best to explain himself, attempting to tell everyone that he had been instigated, but to little avail.
This matter is too complex, and everyone involved wants to avoid any complications.
The subordinate who instigated him had already "died" due to an accidental cold, and he couldn't even find a single witness.
Coincidences everywhere, and these coincidences came together to push him to his current situation.
He was right; it was indeed a conspiracy.
The soldier who instigated him was one of Tao Heng's men.
From the very beginning, the task he assigned to Yu Rong was just a prelude.
The real challenge was the subsequent grain exchange plan.