Chapter 345 He is the Emperor's Husband
Shang Xi also stopped.
He wanted to pull his hand back, but Xiao Ning held it even tighter.
Shang Xi then whispered, "Aning, let me go. They are right. Today is your coronation ceremony, and the gods of heaven and earth are watching."
"There are also officials and common people watching. If I go up, it will be a challenge to your authority."
"You are the monarch now, you cannot act arbitrarily."
Xiao Ning turned around.
At this moment, she was inside the altar and he was outside the altar.
Xiao Ning smiled at Shang Xi and said, "Be obedient. I know my limits."
After saying this, he addressed his ministers and said, "I have done this journey with no shame to Heaven and Earth, no shame to the people, except for him."
"You don't need to persuade me anymore, I have made up my mind!"
"Don't even think twice. Even after a hundred or a thousand thoughts, I will still hold his hand and ascend the altar together!"
After saying this, Xiao Ning turned around, forcefully pulled Shang Xi onto the altar.
Shang Xi was pulled so hard that he staggered, but he couldn't stop her from stopping. He simply gave up and let her hold his hand, and the two walked side by side.
Xiao Ning didn't stop until he stood in the center of the altar.
Everyone looked at them.
Shang Xi looked at Xiao Ning. He didn't understand why she insisted on pulling him up.
After all, it's not about ruling the world with him.
At the beginning, they almost parted ways for the ownership of the country.
For her faith, she can give up everything.
Including him.
Including herself.
Today is the day she ascends the throne, but she insists on taking him to the altar to face the gods of heaven and earth together.
He didn't know what she wanted to do.
But he was moved by her willfulness at the moment.
Smoke and fire rise from the burning wood stove.
Xiao Ning lit incense to worship the gods again.
"From this day forward, I am the Emperor, he is the Imperial Husband. We will share honor and disgrace, and will never abandon each other, whether in life or death. I swear this oath at the altar today, with the gods of heaven and earth as witnesses. I hereby declare."
Shang Xi's shoulders trembled slightly as he listened to Xiao Ning's words.
Therefore, she insisted on taking him to the altar in order to make it clear to heaven and earth that he was her husband.
"Aning..."
He called out in a trembling voice.
"I am here."
Xiao Ning smiled and stretched out his hand to him, and Shang Xi shook it firmly.
The ministers and people under the altar were dumbfounded.
Her Majesty brought him up just to enlighten the world, and he is the emperor's husband?
It's too much of a joke...
At this moment, the surrounding trees rustled, hundreds of birds chirped, flew over and circled in the sky.
The sky is filled with rosy clouds.
A breeze blew by, lifting their hair.
They smiled at each other and walked down the altar together.
The rosy glow fell on them, and the phoenix on Xiao Ning's robe seemed to be flapping its wings and about to fly.
Hundreds of birds pay homage to the phoenix.
Seeing such a strange sight, no one dared to say that Her Majesty the Queen was joking.
Everyone knelt down and worshiped.
After the coronation ceremony, Xiao Ning and Shang Xi rode the imperial carriage back to the palace.
The two men sat upright in the carriage, accepting the kneeling and admiration of the people along the way, but their hands were tightly clasped together under the wide sleeves.
Shang Xi has always felt insecure.
But today, she gave him enough sense of security.
Shang Xi's heart seemed to be filled with something, so full that it was about to overflow.
Although he was happy, there were some things he still had to remind his Aning.
"Aning, if you do this today, some people with ulterior motives will think I'm your weak spot. I'm afraid..."
Xiao Ning gently squeezed the clasped hands.
"Don't be afraid, I will protect you."
Shang Xi: "...I'm not worried about that."
Now under his management, the entire palace is airtight, and the palace guards are all her people. Who can sneak into the palace to assassinate her?
Xiao Ning: "Then what are you worried about?"
Shang Xi said, "I'm worried that someone will try to alienate us in the future. Aning, no matter what anyone says to you, don't doubt my love for you. For you, I can do anything, even die."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ning pinched the back of his hand and scolded him, "What nonsense are you talking about! What's this about life and death? What would I do if you died?"
Shang Xi was stunned when he heard this, suspecting that he had heard it wrong.
After all, his Aning has a big heart, which cares about the country and the people. In her heart, he is really insignificant.
But she actually said...
Xiao Ning's words reached his ears again: "Ling Hui, you and I are husband and wife. Even if someone tries to sow discord, I will not doubt you. Don't keep imagining it. We said we would grow old together."
Shang Xi couldn't help but leaned over and hugged Xiao Ning.
But considering that they were outside, he quickly let go.
But something overflowed from the bottom of his heart, flowing to every part of his body, wrapping him up, sweetly and warmly.
…
The news of Xiao Ning's ascension to the throne was soon announced to the world.
Of course, there will be people who will not accept it, thinking that a woman becoming emperor is like a hen crowing at dawn, which is against the will of heaven!
However, half of the Xin Dynasty was controlled by Xiao Ning, and the old ministers of the aristocratic families who exchanged information with them did not even pass them a letter. With the lack of information, no one dared to act rashly.
The world is still relatively stable for the time being.
As for the few cities that had not yet been recovered, Xiao Ning planned to send Zhang Zhi to lead troops to suppress the rebellion.
But before that, Xiao Ning had to reward meritorious officials according to the list of official positions that Shang Xi had compiled for her.
There is no hereditary marquisate, only official positions, gold, silver and mansions.
The old ministers were surprised to hear this, but the new ministers smiled.
If it weren't for Your Majesty, they would probably still be struggling at the bottom. How could they stand in the hall so proudly and be on equal footing with the other noble families?
They are willing to follow Her Majesty and obey her will, so that all people in the world have a chance to make a fair choice.
When attending court that day, Xiao Ning looked at the ministers standing in the hall and thought that it was still too slow to train a group of women to serve as officials.
There are many old foxes in the court who do not obey her. They speak in a gentle and cheerful manner, but shirk responsibility and prevaricate when doing things, and they are all weak-willed.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but think of the girl named Xue Qingrong.
And Shen Ran.
Which of the girls in Shengjing City is not well-read?
If they could become officials...
So Xiao Ning and Shang Xi discussed and prepared to announce to the world that they would hold a special examination and select officials to serve in the government.
Shang Xi said, "If you want to select female officials, I suggest that it's better to have separate examinations for both men and women. After all, most women have only been trained in women's studies since childhood. Even if they learn some knowledge about official careers and economics, how can they compare to men who have been trained by famous teachers and with the full support of their families?"
Xiao Ning said: "I think so too. At least for the next ten years, this is the only way."
So the two of them studied together and quickly developed an outline for opening the Enke.
Xiao Ning said, "Baby, let's hold a lotus viewing banquet and invite the ladies in the capital to come to the palace to enjoy the lotus."
Shang Xi knew what she was thinking and responded with a smile: "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
Just as he was about to leave, Xiao Ning grabbed his hand, pulled him into his arms and hugged him tightly.
"Ling Hui, it's great to have you."
Otherwise, she couldn't imagine how boring it would be for her to do these things alone.
Xiao Ning has a free and easy personality and doesn't like being constrained, but what she has to do means she is destined to be trapped in this palace for the rest of her life.
Shang Xi patted her on the back.
"Since you think I'm good, then let me be on top tonight. We've been together for so long, and I've always been on top. I don't know what it feels like to be on top."
Xiao Ning said: "Tired."
Shang Xi didn't believe it, "Then I have to try it to know if it's tiring or not."
Xiao Ning said, "Let's talk about it after you get better."
Shang Xi: "...I'm in good health!"
Xiao Ning: "It's okay or not, let the imperial physician decide. You're not the imperial physician, so your opinion doesn't count."
Shang Xi: “…”
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