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All the ministers have arrived at the palace banquet, but the Emperor, Empress and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have not shown up for a long time.
Inside the Zichen Hall.
His Majesty looked at Zhao Yun, who was kneeling before him, and said, "Stand up. I have many ambitions. I want Dasheng to be more prosperous and the people of Dasheng to be more harmonious and happy. But I am also aware of my own health, especially after the pain of losing my son two years ago. You are now twenty-six years old and are old enough to stand on your own."
"Your mother has been destined to be the Crown Princess since she was fifteen. She has been raised in the palace since she was young and rarely goes out. This time, Jingyu and your aunt are traveling around to practice medicine, and your mother also wants to go out for a walk."
"I also want your mother and I to visit the country I have ruled for twenty-five years while we are still able to walk. You don't need to persuade me anymore. I have already decided to abdicate to you."
Zhao Yun said, "Father, you don't have to abdicate. You can go out and have fun for a while. I will be the regent."
Zhao Ce chuckled and said, "I personally raised you, and you're now the father of two children. I trust you. You don't need to be regent anymore. You can ascend the throne. Let me and your mother not miss this most important day of your life."
Zhao Yun pursed his lips slightly.
Empress Wei said, "I have also advised your father for a long time. Your father and I are not young anymore. You should take on this heavy responsibility."
Zhao Yun whispered, "Yes, Father."
Zhao Ce took Empress Wei's hand and stood up, saying, "Let's go to our Little Chang'an's hundred-day banquet."
Zhao Yun nodded slightly. Ye Wanhe went over and shook Zhao Yun's hand. "Are you nervous about becoming His Majesty early?"
Ye Wanhe still remembered the first time Zhao Yun went to the court. Although he didn't say it nor act very nervous, he washed his hands countless times that day.
Zhao Yun looked at Ye Wanhe and chuckled, "I'm not nervous, I just didn't expect to become an emperor so soon. I always thought I could be an emperor for another thirty or forty years."
"Also, Father and Mother were wrong just now. The most important day in my life was when I was seventeen, in the bathhouse in the East Palace..."
Zhao Yun spoke closer to Ye Wanhe's ear, his voice getting weaker and weaker.
Ye Wanhe hurriedly said: "Your Highness..."
Zhao Yun smiled lightly.
At the Hundred Days Banquet, the Emperor and Empress arrived late, but the news they brought shocked all the ministers.
Zhao Ce said slowly, "I have been on the throne for over twenty-five years now. I will now abdicate the throne to Crown Prince Zhao Yun. From this day forward, Zhao Yun will be the new emperor, my grandson Zhao Yu will be the crown prince, and Princess Chang'an will be Princess Chang'an!"
Yun Xiangye was shocked to hear the news and quickly knelt down following Gu Yan.
Right Prime Minister Lin hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty is in the prime of life. Under your rule, Dasheng is strong and prosperous, and the people are living in harmony. Please do not abdicate..."
Several ministers also knelt down and recounted the achievements of His Majesty over the past twenty-five years.
But Zhao Ce still said: "I have made up my mind. There is no need to persuade me. Today is an auspicious day. The new emperor will ascend the throne. Zhao Yun, obey my order."
"Son, I obey your orders."
Seeing this, Ye Wanhe was the first to kneel before Zhao Yun and said, "Long live the new emperor."
The rest of the ministers and ladies followed Ye Wanhe's lead, kneeling and bowing, saying, "Long live the new emperor."
Zhao Yun hurriedly helped Ye Wanhe, who was kneeling beside him, up and smiled gently.
At the Hundred Days Banquet, a pink cloud appeared in the sky, and the Grand Historians all said it was a good omen.
Yun Xiangye and Gu Yan also looked up at the pink cloud in the sky. She whispered to Gu Yan, "After His Highness ascends the throne, will he still use you as much as His Majesty did?"
Gu Yan held Yun Xiangye's hand tightly and said, "Our Gu family is already wealthy enough. Whether they use me or not, I just need to do my job well."
Yun Xiangye smiled faintly at Gu Yan. It was true that they had the support of Prince Ning and the Princess's Mansion. Even if Gu Yan was no longer valued, the current position of the Secretary of the Central Secretariat was a position with real power. It was enough for Gu Yan to do his job well.
Besides, the Crown Prince is now the little prince, and is also her Shunshun's cousin. At least when Shunshun comes to power, he will still be rich.
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September is the month when the new emperor will be crowned.
Envoys from foreign countries came to celebrate, and Chang'an City was bustling with activity.
Foreigners have come to place orders for many properties in the Princess's Mansion, and Yun Xiangye has been watching the money coming in these days.
The day the new emperor ascended the throne.
As the Crown Prince's consort and a woman of high rank, Yun Xiangye went to the palace with Gu Yan to watch the coronation ceremony of the new emperor.
The palace was solemn as the coronation ceremony began.
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