Chapter 926 Jade Disc

"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

After hearing this, everyone slowly quieted down.

When I looked up, I saw that the person who stood up to speak was none other than Queen Xu Miaoyin who was standing quietly on the altar.

Everyone was a little stunned for a moment.

Zhu Feng also turned to look at her, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said, "Queen? Queen, do you have anything to say?"

"With the Emperor's permission."

"Since so many people have expressed their opinions today, the Queen is the mother of the country, so why can't she speak out? Speak."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Miaoyin calmly took a step forward. Nan Yan could feel that her face was a little paler in the sunlight, but facing the hundreds of gazes below, she still said firmly, "Just now, I heard what Elder Jian and Young Master Jian said."

“…”

"Logically, or rather, according to precedent, Prince Ning and Prince Wei have not been canonized as Crown Princes. Therefore, neither of them is qualified to be the second offering."

“…”

"Therefore, I think there is no need for you to argue about anything anymore."

At this time, the Minister of Rites stepped forward, bowed to her, and said, "Empress, this matter of offering a second offering is of great importance. If Prince Ning and Prince Wei can't do it, who else can?"

Xu Miaoyin glanced at him.

However, she did not answer him. Instead, she turned her gaze to Jian Tongguang and said, "Master Jian, I just heard from the Emperor that the rituals for this sacrifice were all compiled by Master Jian from ancient books of past dynasties. Therefore, there are rules and traces to follow, right?"

"good."

"In other words, as long as it's recorded in ancient books, or there's a precedent in past dynasties, we can follow it."

"good."

"Then," she straightened her back and said, "I will be the second offering this time."

“……!”

Everyone was shocked.

Even Jian Tongguang was surprised.

Xu Miaoyin said calmly, "I am also well-versed in ancient books. Whether it is the records in ancient books or well-known deeds, everyone should remember that in the Tang Dynasty, there was a precedent of the Queen's second offering."

“…”

"Since no one else is qualified to be the second offering today, then I will do it."

Everyone was speechless for a moment.

Indeed, in the Tang Dynasty, there was a queen who once bypassed the crown prince at the time and served as the second offering during the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai. At that time, it was indeed earth-shattering, and there was no record of a queen serving as the second offering in a sacrifice for hundreds of years afterwards.

But, after all, it has become a precedent.

Now, although Xu Miaoyin made this seemingly unreasonable request, since neither King Ning nor King Wei were qualified to be the second-in-command, it seemed reasonable for her to serve as the second-in-command.

But for a moment, no one knew what to say.

After all, at the beginning, it was "Prince Ning" and "Prince Wei" who were fighting each other, and now, the Queen suddenly appeared. It seemed difficult for everyone to compete with the Queen, but they were unwilling to let go in vain.

So, the situation became a bit deadlocked.

At this time, Nan Yan said softly, "The Queen's suggestion is reasonable and has precedents to follow."

As she spoke, she glanced at some of the concubines around her.

Originally, Concubine Kang and the others stood aside in a daze, because sacrifices were the business of the emperor and his ministers, and they just came to take a look. But they did not expect such a sudden change. Moreover, the queen stood up, and everyone was a little stunned, so they had no intention of speaking.

Nan Yan glanced at them, and they came back to their senses.

Concubine Kang thought for a moment and said softly, "That's true."

Immediately, the surrounding concubines, such as Li Pan'er and Xin Qing, all said, "The Queen can be the second offering."

Then, standing at the altar, Xu Miaoyin's brother, General Xu Shifeng, and some of the Xu family's close associates all spoke up, "The Empress can be the second offering!"

For a moment, their voices drowned out those of the previous ones.

Zhu Feng stood on the altar without saying a word.

He just looked at them indifferently, and only then did he look at Jian Tongguang again.

"Mr. Jian."

"exist."

"Queen, can I be your second offering?"

"this--"

Jian Tongguang's gray eyebrows frowned.

For him, a woman serving as the second offering was not enough for them to accept, but compared to the queen, Prince Ning was even more unacceptable to them.

So, he hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Your Majesty, you can be the second offering."

Zhu Feng smiled.

Then he said to Xu Miaoyin: "Queen, come."

"I obey your order."

Xu Miaoyin breathed a sigh of relief, but there was more cold sweat on her forehead. She slowly walked towards the altar and glanced at Nan Yan when she passed by her.

Nan Yan nodded slightly at her.

Xu Miaoyin walked to the altar.

Under Zhu Feng's guidance, she completed the second offering.

Everyone below breathed a sigh of relief, and the subsequent sacrifice went on very smoothly.

After all the sacrificial rituals were completed, Zhu Feng waved his sleeves lightly and turned around.

The ceremonial officer said, "The ceremony is over."

The people below look at each other.

No one spoke, but in such a quiet atmosphere, a strange undercurrent seemed to be brewing.

At this moment, Prince Ning stepped forward and said to Zhu Feng with a smile, "Your Majesty, the sacrificial ceremony is over, but next, there is one very important matter."

"Um?"

"Today is Princess Xinping's first birthday. The Emperor has already instructed that Princess Xinping's jade disc be delivered to the side hall today."

"Um,"

When this was mentioned, a smile flashed across Zhu Feng's face.

Nan Yan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. She looked up at him and Zhu Feng said, "Yes, this matter is also very important."

After saying this, he waved his hand and said, "Bring up Princess Xinping's jade dish."

"yes."

The ceremonial officer went down immediately, and after a while, he came across a tray. On the crimson brocade, a thin booklet was placed steadily.

It is almost exactly the same as the booklet I saw in the side hall before.

But it’s much newer.

However, following behind that ceremonial officer was another ceremonial officer, also holding a tray in his hand, but on the tray was something wrapped in golden satin.

Nan Yan's breath sank as soon as she saw it.

This is——

Zhu Feng said: "This is——"

"Your Majesty," Zhu Xuan said with a smile, "Today is the momentous occasion of moving the capital. Moreover, Your Majesty and the Empress are personally offering sacrifices to heaven and earth. Such a major event should naturally be added to the annals of the clan."

Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows: "You mean——"

Zhu Xuan said, "I believe this matter should be recorded in the Emperor's Jade Disc. Moving the capital is an achievement of the Emperor, and it should be passed down through the ages!"