"Thank you, I really like the gift." Xuan Yuanxi naturally felt Huangfu Jue's kindness and was willing to accept it.
The Xuanwu divine beast was summoned by him, so this Xuanwu sword held extraordinary significance for him, far exceeding its status as a national treasure of Eastern Chu. Therefore, he thanked him for returning the Xuanwu sword.
Xuanyuan Zhan never expected that Huangfu Jue would take out the Xuanwu Sword and return it to Xiao Bao. He had given the Xuanwu Sword to Huangfu Jue in the hope that it could subdue the civil and military officials and protect the child.
He was right; the Xuanwu Sword had indeed protected him. Just as the child had said, he was now grown up and no longer needed the Xuanwu Sword or their protection, so returning the Xuanwu Sword to Xiaobao was a good thing, a return to its rightful owner.
Xuan Yuanzhan and Su Xuening exchanged a glance and both laughed.
I'm so glad they're all good kids!
Whether they grew up with them or not, whether they are their biological children or not, their character is impeccable!
After everyone had given their gifts, Xuan Yuanzhan looked at Xuan Yuanxi and smiled, "Xi'er, your father has another big gift for you."
For some reason, Xuan Yuanxi felt uneasy looking at Xuan Yuanzhan's smile.
What wonderful gift?
Is Father going to arrange a marriage for him?
Xuan Yuanxi thought to herself, and subconsciously wanted to refuse Xuan Yuanzhan's generous gift, but Zong Jiu, who was next to Xuan Yuanzhan, had already begun to read the imperial edict: "By imperial decree!"
Except for Duanmu Junyu, Bai Fuya, Su Yun'an, Pei Luo, Dao Yi, and You Yi, who did not need to kneel, everyone else knelt down.
Xuanyuan Xi, Duanmu Yao, and Huangfu Jue also knelt down.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have reigned for nearly twenty years, working diligently and conscientiously, yet I am physically and mentally exhausted and unable to bear the heavy responsibility. Now, my eldest son, Crown Prince Xuanyuan Xi, has passed the age of twenty, is exceptionally intelligent, possesses outstanding talent and noble character, closely resembles me, and will surely be able to establish the great dynasty..."
The more Xuan Yuanxi listened, the more uneasy she felt. She hurriedly tried to raise her head, but Duanmu Yao held her down.
Xuanyuan Xi raised his eyes and glared at Duanmu Yao, who gave him a look that said, "Take it easy."
Xuanyuan Xi gritted his teeth, but before he could speak, Zong Jiu finished reading the imperial edict: "Therefore, I have decided to abdicate in favor of the Crown Prince, who will ascend the throne on an auspicious day. This decree shall be proclaimed throughout the land and beyond. So be it!"
When Xuanyuan Zhan issued his imperial edict of succession, everyone was stunned, especially the civil and military officials.
"Why did the Emperor suddenly pass the throne to the Crown Prince? Is there something wrong with the Emperor's health?"
"Does he look like he's living the dream? He could probably have the Emperor have a few more heirs right now, no problem at all!"
The Emperor is only a little over forty years old. He is far from being physically weak. Moreover, the Emperor has been practicing martial arts for many years and is very handsome. He and the Empress do not look like they are over forty years old at all. They could easily be said to be in their twenties.
At such a young age, the throne was passed down to the emperor; this was unprecedented in the history of Eastern Chu!
Not to mention the civil and military officials who were completely baffled, Xuan Yuanxi raised his eyes in displeasure, staring at Xuan Yuanzhan with a gloomy expression: "Is this considered a grand gift?"
This is like a bolt from the blue!
"Giving you a throne directly, how can that not be a great gift?" Xuan Yuanzhan smiled rather slyly at this moment.
Xuan Yuanxi was speechless: "Can I not take it?"
He's only forty years old, why is he passing the throne so early?
He can stay on the throne for at least another thirty or forty years, and he can easily live that long.
"You want to defy the imperial decree?" Xuan Yuanzhan glared, his expression saying, "If you dare to defy the imperial decree, see what I'll do to you."
Xuanyuan Xi was so angry she wanted to glare at him.
What's going on here? He just came back to celebrate his coming-of-age ceremony, how did it become an inheritance?
"How could brother disobey the imperial decree?" Just as Xuan Yuanxi was puzzled, Duanmu Yao had already stood up to receive the imperial decree for him and stuffed it into his arms: "Brother, this is your imperial decree of succession."
...Xuanyuan Xi looked at Duanmu Yao with a black line on her face.
He's really spoiled this girl for nothing!
Upon seeing Xuanyuan Xi accept the imperial edict, the officials immediately shouted, "Greetings to the new emperor! Long live the new emperor!"
The dark lines on Xuanyuan Xi's forehead deepened. How did he become the new emperor?
Xuanyuan Xi frowned and looked at Xuanyuan Zhan: "Father, isn't this too fast, too hasty? You and Mother are still so young, you could sit on this throne for several more decades..."
"Decades? You want to work me to death!" Before Xuan Yuanxi could finish speaking, Xuan Yuanzhan coughed several times in a fake manner: "I am old and my body is not good anymore. The kingdom of Dong Chu should be handed over to you young people."
Seeing that Xuan Yuanzhan looked like he was about to leave, Xuan Yuanxi was furious and looked to Su Xuening for help: "Mother..."
Before Xuanyuan Xi could speak, Su Xuening said, "You're not young anymore. You've been traveling since you were little, and you've had enough of a comfortable life. Now that you're of age, it's time for you to take on more responsibility. But if Father and Mother don't go out and see the world soon, they'll get old and won't be able to travel anymore."
In fact, the throne was passed to Xiao Bao when he came of age, and then Xuan Yuanzhan took her out to travel. This was something they had planned long ago.
Although Xuan Yuanzhan only had her in his harem, staying in the palace every day was indeed very boring, and she had long wanted to go out for a walk.
Even his mother wouldn't help him, so Xuanyuan Xi was completely speechless.
Moreover, what the Empress Dowager said was pitiful; if they wanted to travel, they should indeed do so while they were still young.
He had been traveling since he was a child and had not been able to fulfill his filial duties to his father and mother. Now that he had taken the throne early, he was able to let them travel freely and enjoy the scenery. This could be considered as him fulfilling his filial duty.
With this in mind, Xuanyuan Xi accepted the situation and stopped resisting.
After all, if his father wanted to do something, there was no point in resisting.
Xuanyuan Zhan was overjoyed to see his son acknowledge the matter: "Today is the auspicious day of the new emperor, and I will hold a grand banquet."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations on the new emperor!"
The officials all began to flatter him.
night.
As expected, Xuanyuan Zhan held a grand banquet, which was attended by all the imperial relatives and officials.
The protagonist, Xuanyuan Xi, was so tired of dealing with these people that he only stayed in the main hall for an hour before sneaking back to his own palace.
As soon as he returned to the East Palace, Duanmu Yao and Huangfu Jue came to find him carrying wine jars.
"Brother, congratulations on becoming the new emperor!" Duanmu Yao eagerly handed him a wine jar from her arms.
Enraged, Xuan Yuanxi raised his hand and smacked her on the head: "You little brat, are you conspiring with Father to harm me?"
Although Xuanyuan Xi's blow didn't hurt Duanmu Yao, it did cause Huangfu Jue a sharp pain in his heart.
Duanmu Yao scratched her head: "How could I bear to harm you! But you can't avoid this, so you might as well accept it. Your father might think well of you, and if you and Sister Xiyue want to go on a trip in the future, he might even help you out!"
When Leng Xiyue was mentioned, Duanmu Yao winked at Xuan Yuanxi knowingly, "Will Sister Xiyue come tonight?"
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