Above that is the dragon throne, the throne of the supreme ruler.

An imperial edict, a jade seal.

Chen Yunsong, the prime minister, served three dynasties. If he is still alive when he reaches Long'er's time, then he will be serving the fourth dynasty.

If you live long enough, you'll see everything.

The old man never expected that this time, the one who received his imperial decree would be a young woman.

"I, by the mandate of Heaven, rule over the four seas. Since ascending the throne, I have worked tirelessly day and night, governing diligently and loving my people. Now, I am unwell and my illness is serious and difficult to cure. Thinking of the affairs of the state, my heart is burning with worry. I know that the world is too vast for one person to manage alone. Therefore, I hereby issue this edict to establish the foundation of the nation."

I entrust the fate of my empire to the Prince of Zhenbei. I hope that after he ascends the throne, he will continue my will, be diligent in governing and love the people, recruit talented people, implement benevolent policies, and enable the people to live and work in peace and contentment, so that the country can enjoy long-term stability and prosperity.

My dying wish is that all my ministers, whether civil or military, will serve me faithfully, never forget my teachings, and work together to protect the nation.

My funeral arrangements should be kept simple, and my personal affairs should not interfere with state affairs. My mausoleum should be located in an auspicious place to ensure the peace of my soul.

My will shall take effect immediately upon my death. My descendants and all my officials shall abide by this will and shall not disobey it.

"My empire, my people, and my last wishes are all entrusted to the Prince of Zhenbei. May Heaven bless our dynasty and grant it eternal prosperity. So be it."

Why has no one questioned the authenticity of this imperial edict?

Yes, the Emperor and Empress Dowager rebelled, and all the old people in the capital know how Yuwen Xuanhong came to the throne.

But you should at least write your own son's name in your will, right?

Fine, you couldn't beat the Prince of Zhenbei. His wife is the Crown Prince's grandson, so you lost.

Then give the throne to Lan Tingche. Who would give the throne to...?

For the granddaughter-in-law?

Do those people really want to rush into the coffin and ask if it's appropriate?

But no one dared to utter a sound, and no one dared to resist.

Who is the Prince of Zhenbei?

Huang Ranhu, who had suppressed the Great Yan for decades, was killed by her.

The grassland bear had been a threat to the Great Swallow for over a decade, simply because she lived nearby and didn't want to see dead people, so she led a group of people to kill them.

If I were to say something too much, she would probably shut me up again.

The Minister of Rites didn't want to come today, but Consort Wei, the former Empress, sent a message to her father.

If you don't come, the Prince of Zhenbei will just confiscate your property. That way, we can maintain appearances and have a proper chat.

At least for now.

Long'er, holding Lan Tingche's hand, stood at the highest point of the palace steps. The young girl received the imperial edict, raised her head, and loudly proclaimed:

"I, the Emperor, will surely fulfill the late Emperor's last wishes and protect the Great Yan Dynasty for eternity!"

She didn't pray for the heavens to protect the Great Yan Dynasty forever; she came herself.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Wow, it's so high!" Looking down at the kneeling crowd below from the steps of the main hall, Long'er had only one thought.

They all say that being an emperor is a lonely and isolated affair.

In the end, you will be abandoned by everyone, feared, envied, and loved by others, but no one will love you.

But she won't.

Huo Xiaolong was smiling smugly when Lan Tingche asked in a low voice:

"What are you laughing at, Long'er?"

"I must be the luckiest emperor in the world."

While following the popular wedding ceremony, Xiangxiang and Dani kept looking up at Huo Xiaolong, while Xiaohai chatted with Zhong Erjie as they looked.

"Look at Long'er, she's so happy today. She's ascended the throne and is getting married. She can't stop smiling."

"That's right, he shouted that with such force just now, but he lost it in the blink of an eye."

The two women behind the two daughters were in a daze. The new emperor had just ascended the throne. Even if you're your childhood friend, you can't do this.

The woman reached out and poked her daughter.

"Oh, Mother, don't pull me away. It's alright. Long'er can't hear or see anything. It's all far away."

"You're overthinking it. At most, she can't hear, but she can definitely see. It's just that right now she probably wants to get married."

"The bridal chamber?"

"Damn it!" Upon hearing this, the eagle suddenly lost all desire to perform the kowtow. Forget about the first and second kowtows; he just wanted to go and beat up Lan Tingche.

After Grandpa Wang finished calling out the etiquette instructions, the ceremony was almost over. All that was left was to put on a show, which Cen Ang could handle.

It was originally agreed that Cen Ang and He Yi would do it together, but...

He Yi gave Cen Ang a wink, and the woman in purple robes returned the glance.

We're all sisters, we understand.

Men need to be coaxed.

The eagle was practically crying.

"Shall we sleep together tonight, Tingche-ge?"

Huo Xiaolong, dressed in a dragon robe and wearing a jade crown, had exquisite features and a captivating smile that made Lan Tingche feel uneasy.

Just as the man in his wedding attire was about to nod, Eagle, carrying a gun, appeared out of nowhere.

"No, absolutely not."

Long'er pursed his lips and sniffled twice. It was mainly because he was cold, and he hadn't dressed warmly enough to look cool today.

"What's wrong, Dad? I'm married now, I live with my husband."

“Long’er, let me tell you, young ladies should be modest.”

Huo Shuwen moved between his daughter and the man in wedding attire, separating the two.

In fact, the men in the brothel can all empathize with this feeling. Don't be fooled by Huo Xiaolong's lack of tact when he was young, his tendency to be a third wheel, and his occasional squandering of money and causing trouble for others.

But who didn't watch her grow up?

Although they call her brother-in-law and brother-in-law all the time, they treat her like a child.

Because of this, Lu Wangji gave Lan Tingche a long, hard look, which made Mantuo feel embarrassed.

Mando thought to herself, "Back when we were together, you never refused, and they went through all the proper courtesies and formalities to marry me. And you still wouldn't have agreed to it?"

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