Helian Rong's words terrified everyone, making them tremble with fear.
Having just learned their lesson from the previous incident of having their ears and tongues cut off, they wouldn't dare to go out and court death again.
Even after Helian Zheng and his men squeezing their eyes until they were ruined, no one dared to speak out of turn anymore.
The Emperor was clearly furious; he wasn't joking at all. He was really going to cut off their ears and tongues. They didn't want to have their noses cut off or their eyes gouged out again.
Helian Zheng hadn't expected Helian Rong to be so ruthless. At this moment, not only did the officials below dare not speak out, but even the three of them dared not stand up.
After all, when the old man goes mad, he might even kill them.
It doesn't necessarily mean they'll die, but cutting off their noses or gouging out their eyes, the old man probably wouldn't even feel bad!
Duanmu Junyu and Su Xuening exchanged a glance, both of them stunned by Helian Rong.
It must be said that this old man has some guts.
After all, having reigned for so many years, if he didn't have some skills, he probably wouldn't be able to hold onto the throne.
Silence fell over the crowd; no one dared to speak again. Only then was Helian Rong satisfied. He shouted once more, "Now that the offerings are ready, let's continue the sacrifice to heaven!"
Su Renzhong obeyed and solemnly inserted the three long incense sticks that had not been inserted into the altar.
Everyone looked nervously at the sky, fearing they would truly be punished by the heavens.
But after waiting for a while and seeing no reaction from the sky, everyone gradually calmed down.
It seems that Heaven has no intention of punishing the imperial grandson. Could it be that the previous landslide was indeed man-made?
When Helian Zheng and the others saw that Su Renzhong had completed the sacrificial ceremony, they were all seething with hatred.
The old man is truly ruthless. He single-handedly turned the tide and allowed that brat Helian Ci to complete the sacrificial ceremony. Despite the opposition from so many officials and common people, he was still able to maintain control!
It has to be said, experience truly matters!
Helian Qin and Helian Jun looked at Helian Zheng simultaneously, as if asking him if he had any other tricks up his sleeve.
Helian Zheng's face was rather grim. What backup plan could he possibly have? He originally thought that if he collapsed a small mountain, the sacrificial ceremony would definitely not be able to take place, and the appointment of the crown prince would definitely not be possible either. Who knew that the old man would be so ruthless!
Helian Rong was genuinely happy that the sacrificial ceremony was a success: "It seems that Heaven is very satisfied with the additional offerings I prepared."
...All the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to even breathe.
The Emperor is truly ruthless!
Helian Rong wanted to see them like this. He snorted disdainfully and looked at Su Renzhong with affection: "Ci'er, let's go to the ancestral temple to pay respects to our ancestors."
After the successful sacrifice to Heaven, the appointment of the crown prince was not yet complete. An ancestral sacrifice was still required, along with the bestowal of the imperial seal and the recording of the crown prince in the family genealogy, before the appointment of the crown prince could be considered successful.
"Yes," Su Renzhong replied quickly.
Before entering the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Helian Rong looked at Su Yun'an and Su Xuening and said, "You two should come along too, and bring Xiaobao with you."
"Yes," the two replied in unison.
Like the Eastern Chu and Western Liang dynasties, only members of the Northern Wei imperial family and their principal wives could enter the ancestral temple.
As the Empress of Western Liang, Duanmu Junyu did not insist on entering the Imperial Ancestral Temple of Northern Wei to join in the commotion.
Of course, Xuanyuan Zhan didn't go in either.
The other members of the Northern Wei royal family followed them inside, including Helian Zheng and his two companions.
After entering the Imperial Ancestral Temple, there were various ceremonies.
Fortunately, nothing else went wrong. After Su Renzhong successfully performed the ancestral worship ceremony, Helian Rong bestowed upon him the imperial seal and officially recorded Su Renzhong, the imperial grandson, in the family genealogy.
Of course, it was Helian Ci, not Su Renzhong, who was recorded in the family genealogy.
Helian Rong was very happy that the Crown Prince was officially established, and Su Xuening and Su Yun'an were also happy for Su Renzhong.
In any case, my great-grandfather's wish has been fulfilled. The establishment of the crown prince is a victory for both my great-grandfather and father.
Of course, some people are happy while others are worried.
Helian Zheng and the other two were furious but helpless, and could only watch as Helian Ci was recorded in the Northern Wei family genealogy as the crown prince.
However, they will never give up so easily. There is still a long way to go. As long as Helian Ci does not ascend the throne, they will still have a chance.
Helian Rong also didn't forget about having Su Yun'an and the others recognize their ancestors, and looked at Helian Jing and said, "Go and get the Azure Dragon Blade, and let these children also recognize their ancestors."
"Yes." Helian Rong had told him about this before, so Helian Dong naturally had no objections.
Soon, Helian Don brought over a tray, on which was placed a large sword with a bluish-green luster. The entire blade was wrapped in a blue dragon, no wonder it was called the Azure Dragon Blade!
This Azure Dragon Blade, like the Black Tortoise Sword and the Vermilion Bird Seal, should be a national treasure of the Northern Wei Dynasty and an object used by the Northern Wei royal family to make rubbings of their marks.
Seeing that Helian Rong had even brought the Azure Dragon Blade, Helian Zheng said unconvinced, "What qualifications do a great-grandson and great-granddaughter have to make a copy of the Azure Dragon mark? Father, you've gone to unnecessary trouble!"
As soon as Helian Zheng finished speaking, Helian Qin chimed in, "That's right. You have more than just these two great-grandchildren. None of them are qualified to make a copy of the Azure Dragon Mark. Why are these two the ones who are?"
Helian Jun frowned and said, "It's fine to acknowledge one's ancestors and return to the clan, but isn't it a bit unfair to make a copy of the Azure Dragon Mark? Father, please reconsider!"
Helian Rong was in a good mood, but when he heard his three rebellious sons speak, he became furious: "I am the Emperor of Northern Wei. I can make a copy of the Azure Dragon Mark for whomever I want. As long as these two children have no objections, then I will make the mark. If you have any objections, then keep them to yourselves. If you can't stand it, then get out of here!"
Helian Zheng was furious. He glared at Su Renzhong and Su Yun'an, then flung his sleeves and left.
He couldn't be bothered to watch their show.
"Second brother." Helian Qin hurriedly chased after Helian Zheng and went out.
Helian Jun, however, stayed behind.
Helian Dong first recorded the names of Su Xuening, Su Yun'an, and Xiao Bao in the family genealogy.
Su Xuening and Su Yun'an's names were changed to Helian Xuening and Helian Yun'an, respectively. As for Xiao Bao, he was given the name Xuan Yuanxi.
Next to Helian Xuening, it was specially noted that she was the Crown Princess of Western Liang and the Empress of Eastern Chu, two special identities.
Helian Rong placed the Azure Dragon Blade in the brazier to heat it until the Azure Dragon mark on the hilt was red-hot. Only then did Helian Rong wrap the Azure Dragon Blade in cloth and come over.
"Give the seal to Xiao Bao first."
Su Xuening immediately unwrapped Xiao Bao and turned him over.
Little Bao's chubby back already has two marks on it, one on the left and one on the right, a Black Tortoise mark and a Vermilion Bird mark, both of them lifelike and very beautiful.
Helian Rong didn't stand on ceremony and pressed the hilt of the Azure Dragon Blade directly onto the middle of Xiao Bao's shoulder.
There was nothing he could do; the left and right sides were already taken, so he could only occupy the middle position, right between the Black Tortoise and the Vermilion Bird seals.
"hiss!"
The brand, burning red-hot, was imprinted on Xiao Bao's chubby white flesh, instantly making a sizzling sound.
Xiao Bao's pale body turned red in the blink of an eye, and then he let out a piercing cry.
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