From then on, Hongli began preparing for the coronation ceremony. Although the departure of the Fourth Prince and Lanqin was sudden, the ministers did not appear particularly surprised. Therefore, there was no chaos in the Forbidden City, and the coronation ceremony was being prepared in an orderly manner.

Dawn breaks once again in the Forbidden City, the rising sun is about to illuminate every corner of the Forbidden City.

Today is the day of the succession ceremony. After today, Hongli will truly become the new master of the Aisin Gioro clan. The loud sound of bells and drums broke the tranquility of the Forbidden City, which also signified the end of the era of the Fourth Prince.

When the sun rose again, the golden rays of the early morning sun shone on the glistening dewdrops, and the entire Forbidden City was immersed in joy. The emperor ascended the throne and granted a general amnesty, and the whole country celebrated.

Amidst the familiar atmosphere, Hongli was quickly dressed in his dragon robe by the palace maids. Hongli sat quietly in the Qianqing Palace, carefully observing this familiar yet unfamiliar palace. He had come to this palace as a subject before, but now he had become the master of the Qianqing Palace and the master of the Great Qing Dynasty.

Looking at the newly cleaned and renovated Qianqing Palace, Hongli felt a mix of emotions and heartache. The palace was still the same as before his father left, but now everything had changed. Hongli rubbed the dragon robe in his hands and said softly, "Father, your son will definitely protect the country well."

"Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived." A clear voice interrupted Hongli's thoughts.

"I understand." After saying this, he slowly stood up, his eyes filled with determination. He seemed to see the Fourth Prince and Lanqin by his side as he walked out of the Zheganqing Palace.

When the palace maid slowly pushed open the gate of the Qianqing Palace, the Minister of Rites had already led his ministers to finish the sacrificial rites at the Temple of Heaven and the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

This succession ceremony was different from previous ones because it was the Fourth Prince abdicating in favor of Hongli. Therefore, Hongli did not need to wear mourning clothes to perform the sacrifice. The entire Forbidden City was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.

Upon seeing Hongli emerge, all the civil and military officials bowed to him. After the ceremony, the Minister of Rites shouted loudly to Hongli, "Your Majesty, I request that you ascend the throne."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers' eyes fell on Hongli. Hongli, dressed in a robe embroidered with nine five-clawed golden dragons, slowly walked onto the palanquin. His steps were steady and firm, without the slightest tension.

Hongli rode in his carriage to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and ascended the throne. After his ascension, he cracked his whip three times, and the officials performed the three kneelings and nine kowtows ceremony, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

"My beloved subjects, rise," Hongli said calmly, sitting on the dragon throne.

As Hongli sat on the throne, which was revered by all under heaven, what surged in his heart was not boundless joy, but rather a firm conviction. Hongli knew that one had a duty to fulfill in this position, and now, on this throne, the burden on his shoulders was even heavier.

Thinking of this, Hongli nodded to the Minister of Rites beside him, signaling him to read the imperial edict to signify that the true Son of Heaven had succeeded to the throne and inherited the great lineage.

The Minister of Rites' powerful voice echoed in the hall, "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees..."

After the Minister of Rites uttered the words "So be it," the assembled officials immediately knelt down to pay their respects to the new emperor.

After the ceremony, Hongli was carried back to the Qianqing Palace by his carriage.

Hongli sat upright on the dragon throne, but in his heart he thought: Father Emperor, Mother Emperor, just watch, your son will definitely govern the Qing Dynasty well and live up to your expectations. May you be together forever, happy and blessed with endless happiness...

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