Chapter 353 Ask the Emperor to Choose an Auspicious Day to Ascend the Throne
The word "I" from Xiao Chengjin's mouth immediately made Xiao Junze lose his mind.
The next moment, Xiao Junze's angry roar was heard from the Golden Palace.
He pointed at Xiao Chengjin who was standing above him and shouted, "I am the emperor, why should I listen to you?"
"Xiao Chengjin, you are plotting to usurp the throne, aren't you afraid of being cursed by the world?"
"I won't go to Liangzhou, and I won't go to the Cold Palace either."
After Xiao Junze finished yelling, he seemed to be still unsatisfied and started yelling at the ministers present.
"You traitors, I believe I have treated you well, why did you betray me?"
"Speak up!"
After Xiao Junze finished yelling, as if to vent his anger, he kicked the minister closest to him...
The minister who was kicked to the ground was the Minister of Works Xu Anlin.
Without saying a word, he slowly stood up, covering his abdomen which was hurt by the kick.
After a pause, Xu Anlin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is the last time I will address you."
After a pause, Xu Anlin said slowly, "Like all of you gentlemen, I am simply following the late emperor's will."
"You should thank the late emperor for laying the foundation for this prosperous empire during these years of your reign."
"I'm asking you, do you still remember the serious flood in Nanping, Wanzhou in the eighth year of Yongkang..." Xu Anlin said here and looked at Xiao Chengjin.
Xiao Chengjin understood what Xu Anlin meant and nodded for him to continue.
At this moment, Xiao Junze said sternly, "Of course I remember that flood."
"At the time, local officials were afraid of being held accountable and concealed the truth."
"Later, when I heard the news, I immediately summoned you to the palace and gave you full authority over disaster relief and riverbank repairs."
Xu Anlin sighed and said slowly, "In fact, when I arrived in Nanping, Wanzhou, the flood relief work was almost finished."
"At the time, I was also puzzled. Later, after making inquiries from many sources, I was able to conclude that it was His Royal Highness Prince An who sent people to rescue the people in the disaster area in the name of the imperial court."
"The reason I didn't report this matter is because I didn't want to arouse your suspicion."
"Floods raged, plagues broke out... Fortunately, His Royal Highness Prince An intervened!"
When Xiao Junze heard this, he staggered.
He pointed at Xiao Chengjin and said, "You, it turns out you've been harboring evil intentions for a long time."
"Have you been coveting this throne for a long time?"
Xiao Chengjin sneered and said nonchalantly, "You think too much. My An Wang Mansion is a wealthy family, and we don't lack this little money for charity."
"As for your throne..."
"Even if I don't care about you, you will think I do. Why not just do as you wish?"
"Yes, I have been coveting this supreme position for a long time."
Jiang Ruo covered her lips and chuckled, "He's stupid and has a lot of money."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengjin raised the corners of his lips slightly.
Perhaps it was because of his good deeds that God sent Ruo Ruo to his side...
Thinking of this, Xiao Chengjin held Jiang Ruo's hand tighter.
After hearing what Xiao Junze said, Xu Anlin shook his head helplessly.
He looked directly at Xiao Junze and said, "Perhaps, in your mind, your 'reputation' is far more important than the lives of the people!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Junze murmured to himself, "I just want to be a good emperor..."
Thinking about how stable he had been during these years in power, perhaps half of it was due to Xiao Chengjin, Xiao Junze could hardly bear the blow.
"You traitors, you all deceived me..."
Chief Steward Ji looked at the furious Xiao Junze and quickly stepped forward to appease him, "Your Majesty, please calm down."
Xiao Junze pushed Steward Ji away and said, "Get out of here."
Manager Ji fell to the ground and didn't dare to say a word.
At this time, Xiao Mocheng jumped out again.
He yelled at the distraught Xiao Junze, "Father, why didn't you kill him earlier?"
"Now, he has grown into a powerful warrior. As the ruler of a country, you don't even have the ability to compete with him..."
"Why didn't you give up the throne to your son earlier?"
After Xiao Mocheng finished yelling, he looked at Xiao Chengjin with resentment.
Everyone thought: This "big laugher" was stabbing a knife into Xiao Junze's heart!
When Xiao Junze heard Xiao Mocheng's accusations, he felt a black screen in front of his eyes.
He pointed at Xiao Mocheng and replied tremblingly: "You, you don't deserve it!"
The little phoenix standing on the dragon throne laughed out loud when he saw this.
"Haha, father and son are at odds."
"Xiao Junze, Master Feng is telling you, your 'Big Laughing Man' wishes you were dead..."
Everyone: “…”
The little phoenix will add fuel to the fire...
Provoked by the little phoenix, Xiao Junze fainted on the ground out of anger.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" Steward Ji crawled to Xiao Junze's side crying and howling.
"Your Highness, please save the Emperor!"
Xiao Mocheng stood there, looking at the fainted Xiao Junze coldly, unmoved.
Things have come to an end here.
Xiao Chengjin restrained his expression and shouted outside, "Where are the Imperial Guards?"
Commander Wu gestured to the imperial guards and turned to enter the Golden Palace.
They knelt on one knee, clasped their hands together and said, "Your humble servants, we pay our respects to the Emperor."
"Everyone, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Commander Wu and others stood where they were, waiting for Xiao Chengjin's instructions.
Xiao Chengjin looked at Xiao Mocheng and the others and said in a deep voice, "Commander Wu, since you have no objection to my inheriting the throne... I choose to trust you."
When Commander Wu and others heard this, they knew that the time to show their loyalty had come.
They all knelt on the ground and shouted in a resounding voice: "Your humble servants, we swear to be loyal to the emperor until death and will never have second thoughts."
Xiao Chengjin curled his lips, "Okay, everyone get up!"
Whether you have ulterior motives or not, the flaws will naturally be revealed over time.
Including these ministers...
Seeing this, Xiao Mocheng cursed angrily: "Wu Zhengyuan, you traitor, are you worthy of our father?"
Commander Wu looked directly at Xiao Mocheng and said pointedly, "Deposed Crown Prince, I am but a humble official. Like all of you, I obey the will."
"Do you intend for me, a humble servant, to disobey the late emperor's will... and to start a massacre for what happened today?"
Regardless of who wins or loses, once a fight occurs, there will be casualties.
If it was a battle between two armies, it would be fine, but right now, he didn't want his brothers to die...
Xiao Mocheng was so angry at the words "deposed prince" that his whole body was shaking.
His eyes were red as he pointed at Commander Wu and roared, "You, you are so presumptuous."
"I am not the deposed crown prince..."
Little Phoenix felt that it was time for him to make his debut.
Then, it flew around the Golden Throne Hall and said, "Master Feng was sent by Heaven to assist the new emperor."
"No matter what you do, you can't escape Master Feng's sharp eyes." The little phoenix said, with a golden light flashing in his eyes.
Everyone: “…”
Just based on this little phoenix, no one dares to disobey!
Everyone sighed: Perhaps, the new emperor is the true emperor.
Xiao Chengjin looked at the smug little phoenix, a smile in his eyes.
Xiaofeng, this is the task you took on yourself, so don't be lazy when the time comes.
Xiao Chengjin glanced at Sheng Yunshao, who was glaring at him, and raised his eyebrows.
Sheng Yunshao: Clear the place quickly. Can’t you see your aunt is tired?
Xiao Chengjin understood Sheng Yunshao's meaning and said to Jiang Ruo, "Ruoruo, you decide whether they stay or go."
Jiang Ruo scratched his head and said with a troubled look on his face, "Xiao Junze's concubines have all been spoiled, so let's temporarily put them in the cold palace!"
Once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. Those concubines who are not favored and have low ranks may not have seen Xiao Junze many times, or may not have even seen him at all.
Being trapped in this harem has already wasted their youth. Once they are settled, let them make their own choices based on their circumstances!
Jiang Ruo glanced at Xiao Junze lying on the ground and complained in his heart: You should thank your concubines, otherwise, you would have been sent to Liangzhou long ago.
Xiao Chengjin naturally understood Jiang Ruo's intention and ordered the Imperial Guards, "Imperial Guards, listen up! Send them all to the cold palace."
"Your humble servant and your subordinates obey your command." Commander Wu and others accepted the order.
At this moment, the queen, who had recovered from her shock, began to shout: "I will not go to the cold palace. I am the queen."
Xiao Mocheng's face was filled with fear, and he shouted, "I am the crown prince, the heir to the throne. Why do you want to lock me up in the cold palace?"
Jiang Ruo looked at the panicked Xiao Mocheng and curled her lips, "Okay, since you don't want to go to the cold palace, then live in the East Palace for the rest of your life!"
"You, you..." Just as the mother and son were about to scold Jiang Ruo, they were knocked unconscious by two imperial guards with hand knives...
"Take them away." Commander Wu waved to his brothers, and the royal guards helped Xiao Junze and others out of the Golden Palace.
A group of servants followed behind, crying and shouting.
Chief Steward Ji followed closely behind the Imperial Guards and anxiously warned them, "Be gentle and don't hurt the Emperor."
The maids and palace maids behind her cried and shouted: "Queen, Queen Mother..."
The throne room suddenly became quiet.
Fu Yunheng knelt first and said respectfully, "I, your humble servant, would like to ask Your Majesty to choose an auspicious day for your ascension to the throne."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers who had been as quiet as chickens immediately reacted.
They all knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please choose an auspicious day to ascend the throne."
Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo smiled at each other.
"It's hot now, maybe two months later!" Jiang Ruo said in a low voice.
Xiao Chengjin nodded and said in a hoarse voice: "Ten miles of red makeup, the country as a betrothal gift."
"The coronation ceremony and the queen coronation ceremony will be held together."
Yes, you need to prepare well.
"My dear ministers, please get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After all the ministers stood up, Xiao Chengjin said, "Two months later, the coronation ceremony and the empress coronation ceremony will be held together."
"I'll leave this matter to the Minister of Personnel, Lord Wu."
The Minister of Rites, Lord Wu, stepped out of the line and said respectfully, "Your humble servant obeys your command."
After arranging the current matters, Xiao Chengjin said to the ministers: "Okay, you all can leave!"
"I'll take my leave!"
The ministers turned and left the Golden Palace.
After leaving the palace, all the ministers breathed a sigh of relief.
In and out, the throne changed hands in half a day.
It's really magical.
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