In December of the first year of the Yulong era, all former officials of the capital city who were willing to continue serving the Yulong Kingdom were transferred to Daming Prefecture.

On the first day of the first month of the first year of the Jade Dragon reign, Emperor Chen and Emperor An led civil and military officials in a sacrifice to Heaven.

From then on, Yulong Kingdom rose to become the largest and most powerful nation on the Tiansheng Continent.

On the sixteenth day of the first month, Emperor Chen and Emperor An held court together to govern the country and reward loyal officials.

The chief eunuch, Xiu Ning, stood beside the two emperors and loudly proclaimed the imperial edict.

Firstly, the imperial edict conferring the title of "King of One Character, Shoulder to Shoulder" upon Yin Jin'an.

"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

We now have a loyal and upright minister, Yin Jin'an, whose talent shines like the moon and whose spirit is like the constellation of the emperor. He is capable of assisting the world and whose virtue is sufficient to rectify it. He speaks out for the people, promotes benevolence and righteousness, and applies justice in all aspects. He serves the country with loyalty and is proficient in both military and civil affairs.

However, fate was cruel, and he died at the hands of traitors. I am deeply saddened and grieved. I posthumously confer upon him the title of Prince of the First Rank, and his spirit tablet is enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, where he will forever enjoy the incense offerings of the royal family.

A separate temple was built to honor the loyal and brave, with statues of the King and the Duke of Xun standing shoulder to shoulder, and the statues were enshrined there, receiving incense offerings from the people.

Imperial decree. The fifteenth day of the first month of the first year of the Jade Dragon reign.

Upon receiving the imperial edict, Li Yunmu's eyes reddened. Gu Chongjin, Ren Jialin, and others felt sad but also happy for him, after all, Emperor An valued him so much and arranged his affairs so properly after his death.

They knelt to express their gratitude to Emperor Chen and Emperor An for their kindness.

Secondly, bestowing titles and rewards upon imperial relatives and nobles.

Xie Anfeng and Emperor Hui were both granted the title of Retired Emperor.

Madam Xie was posthumously honored as Empress Dowager.

"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have received the mandate of Heaven and, in accordance with the old system, establish vassal states to support the virtuous and wise, as is the exemplary conduct of ancient sage kings. My elder brother Xie Yu, uncle Xie Anhuai, and others are filial, friendly, kind, gentle, and respectful; their conduct is exemplary and their principles are pure. They practice the Doctrine of the Mean, study the righteousness of the wise, their hearts are devoted to goodness, and their ambitions are not for fame..."

His elder brother, Xie Yu, was enfeoffed as the Prince of Qi and served as the Right Chancellor.

Uncle Xie Anhuai was enfeoffed as Prince Su, with the fief of Baiyue City; his younger brother Xie Jue inherited the title of Prince of Qin.

His younger brother, Xie Jin, was enfeoffed as the Prince of Huainan, with his fiefdom being Wancheng.

Uncle Xie Anxia was enfeoffed as the Prince of Xian, and his younger brother Xie Lang inherited the title and was enfeoffed as the Crown Prince of Xian.

The officials were ordered to select an auspicious day and prepare the necessary ceremonies for the investiture ceremony…

He was granted the title of Duke of Wei.

Ren Jialin was granted the title of Duke Protector of the State.

Li Yunmu was granted the title of Duke of Fuguo.

Thirdly, he bestowed titles and rewards upon all officials.

Ling Xun was appointed as the Left Chancellor.

Chu Zhongtian, Wang Fen, Yunyang, Yunyuan, Yunyao, Yunxiao, and Yunhe were all granted the title of First-Class General, but their titles were Tian Shu, Tian Xuan, Tian Ji, Tian Quan, Yu Heng, Kai Yang, and Yao Guang General, respectively.

The seven individuals were given titles named after the seven stars of the Big Dipper.

After bestowing titles upon them, the next step was to reward their subordinates.

Nanxing, Beichen, Dongyue, and Xiluo stepped out from behind the scenes and were each granted the title of Second-Class General, taking over as leaders of the various Imperial Guards protecting the palace.

The head of the Imperial City Guard is still Leng Luo, but he has been granted the title of First-Class Duke.

"Qin Lang is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Zhenguo, a hereditary title, and his wife Liu Yiyi is hereby granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady."

"Liu Qingyun (Zhang Yanyan's eldest son) is hereby granted the title of Prince of Ning, a hereditary title. His mother, Zhang Yanyan, is hereby granted the title of Princess Ning, a first-rank title, and a royal residence is hereby bestowed upon her."

Yes, Zhang Yanyan is a princess consort, not a princess consort of Prince Ning!

With this honor, Zhang Yanyan's status is relatively good, and her future should be relatively easy.

When Xie Zhaozhao was in trouble, Zhang Yanyan's husband Liu Mingxuan and his family not only did not come to her aid, but also kicked her when she was down, almost causing Zhang Yanyan and her unborn child to die.

Confer a title upon him? Ha, he's of low character. The former transport commissioner, dismiss him, go find somewhere cool to stay.

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The grand ceremony of bestowing titles and rewards was held, and all those who had rendered meritorious service were rewarded, bringing joy to the entire nation.

The new emperor ascended the throne and granted a general amnesty.

The Heavenly Prison.

Princess Yu Rong lay lazily on the wooden bed in the prison, listening to the jailer's delighted flattery.

"Uncle Xiu, please take your time."

A moment later, a strange eunuch's voice could be heard announcing: "The new emperor has ascended the throne, and a general amnesty is hereby granted. Anyone whose name is mentioned may go home."

"Who? Who is the new emperor? Who has ascended the throne?" Upon hearing the words "new emperor," Princess Yu Rong, who had not intended to move, suddenly sat up.

It doesn't matter who the new emperor is; she can finally get out. That old bastard of a father has lost his mind. Empress Xie has left her here, and she's been locked up for a year.

"Your Majesty Emperor An of Yulong Kingdom, Your Majesty Emperor Chen, hereby issue an edict..."

Princess Yurong was puzzled when she heard the name. What? His Majesty of the Jade Dragon Kingdom? Wasn't there a major upheaval? Why had the country's name been changed?

No, the dynasty has changed!

No wonder my father ignored me; he's already gone to meet the King of Hell.

(Emperor Hui: I'm sorry, I've been too busy and forgot about you, my daughter.)

She was terrified, but dared not ask. After more than a year here, she had learned to be sensible, because if you made a scene, no one cared whether you were a princess or not. If you made a scene, you would get beaten!

Xiu Ning read out the list of those granted amnesty one by one, and the prison doors opened one by one, with people walking out happily. Princess Yu Rong became more and more panicked as she listened.

Why haven't you arrived at my palace yet?

I am a princess, shouldn't I be the first to be pardoned?

I didn't hear my own name called even after the reading was finished.

As Xiu Ning walked out, Princess Yu Rong shouted, "Hey, don't go! That eunuch, don't go! I haven't been pardoned yet!"

Xiu Ning walked over, tilted his head and glanced at her a few times. Princess Yu Rong was still quite neat, but she had lost too much weight. Xiu Ning didn't recognize her at first glance.

"Warden, who is this?"

“Eunuch Xiu, this is the former Princess Yu Rong.”

"Oh, it's you!" Xiu Ning suddenly realized, "His Majesty has decreed that everyone is pardoned, except for Princess Yu Rong, who is exempt from the pardon."

Princess Yu Rong jumped up and shouted, "I am a princess, a royal princess! Why won't you pardon me?"

Xiu Ning said, "Oh, you still don't understand the situation? But His Majesty said that if you are still alive, you can be taken away."

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