Chapter 108 Extra 8
After writing the imperial edict, Liu Che began to think about how to deal with it.
The imperial edict of abdication and enthronement was fine, but the other copy obviously could not be made public at will and had to be kept secret, but he could not keep it.
Otherwise, if "he" can also read memories, know about the imperial edict, and know where the collection is, wouldn't it be a waste of his efforts to destroy it directly?
After much deliberation, Liu Che called over the eunuch and brought back the Grand Marshal and General Wei Qing, who had just left. However, he let Huo Qubing go as he pleased.
Huo Qubing was a flamboyant and erratic person, so he wasn't the right person for the job. Wei Qing was naturally more suitable for this kind of thing.
In addition, there were also legends about Empress Wei Zifu and Princess Pingyang.
The three of them arrived at the Xuanshi Hall one after another, all with suspicious looks on their faces.
Liu Che dismissed the eunuchs and servants and went straight to the point: "I have decided to create a new post of assistant captain in the Qimen Cavalry of the Southern Army, and order Buyi to take up the post."
There has been no war in the Han Dynasty in recent years. Wei Buyi only had some achievements in the early years when he received envoys from various countries and in the battle of Mobei.
The latter was not the main force, but was only responsible for protecting the crown prince; the former was the main force, but was only dealing with a small part of the Xiongnu army, so his contribution was not great.
If he were directly appointed as a Colonel, commanding the Qimen Cavalry, it would be inappropriate. Instead, the position of Assistant Colonel would be most appropriate. This position would be just below the Colonel, carrying the prestige of his father, and he himself was the Crown Prince's tutor. If necessary, Wei Buyi could adapt to circumstances, acting as a Colonel, or even bypassing the Colonel's authority.
Wei Qing, sensing this implication, immediately felt it was inappropriate and was about to decline. Liu Che, knowing his nature, raised his hand to intervene, "Not only do I not doubt it, I also intend to appoint Huo Guang as the Imperial Chariot Commander and transfer Yan Sui, the commander of the Eastern Palace guards, to the position of Northern Army Guard."
After saying this, without waiting for the three to react, Liu Che dropped another bombshell: "I intend to abdicate and let Juer ascend the throne."
Three people: …!!!
If this is the case, it can be explained. The appointments of Wei Buzhi, Huo Guang, and Yan Sui were all to strengthen the Prince's party and pave the way for Liu Ju.
While this was a valid assumption, Liu Che's move had another meaning. The Southern Army guarded the palace, and the Qimen Cavalry were among its best. The Fengche Duwei directly controlled the imperial carriage, making them close ministers to the emperor.
In this way, even if Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were not there, even if something unexpected happened to these two people, no one could cut off his connection with Liu Ju.
Liu Ju would never fall into an isolated situation where he could not see him, did not know his situation, and did not understand his thoughts.
Yan Sui was appointed as the Guard General of the Northern Army because in that world, Liu Ju used the imperial seal to order the Guard General, but the Guard General stayed indoors and did not move his troops.
The guard at that time was Ren An. Liu Che remembered this person first.
He was Wei Qing's attendant and was recommended to him by Wei Qing. He was appointed as a doctor and sent to Yizhou last year.
As a descendant of Wei Qing, he finally turned a blind eye to Liu Ju's orders.
Intellectually speaking, Liu Che understood very well that the Northern Army Guard should be directly under the emperor, and there was nothing wrong in not obeying the orders of the crown prince without the emperor's orders.
But emotionally speaking, the grudge in my heart is hard to remove and lingers.
If Ren An had obeyed the prince's orders, how could Ju'er in the dream have suffered defeat in the face of Liu Qumao's "suppression of rebellion", and how could Liu Qumao have so easily instigated the unsuspecting soldiers below, causing a riot in the East Palace and forcing Ju'er into a desperate situation.
How ridiculous. "He" was wary of Ju'er. Besides Ju'er's influence within the Eastern Palace, he was also afraid of Wei Huo Yi Ze. But Wei Huo Yi Ze simply wouldn't listen to Ju'er.
It's really ridiculous.
However, this also made Liu Che deeply aware of the meaning of "people leave and the tea gets cold". After all, "legacy" is not the direct lineage. In critical moments, only direct lineage confidants can be relied upon.
So although he had no intention of doing anything to Ren An, he had already decided that since he was in Yizhou, he would stay in Yizhou for the rest of his life. In this world, he would hand over the post of Northern Army Guard to Yan Sui.
And Yan Sui's abilities are fully worthy of it.
Wei Buyi was in the Southern Army, Yan Sui was in the Northern Army, and Huo Guang was in between. This was Liu Che's choice after careful consideration.
If Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were Liu Ju's first line of defense, then these three were the second.
Liu Che took out the imperial edict of abdication and handed it to Wei Zifu: "You keep it first. After I have made proper arrangements, I will choose an auspicious day to announce it."
Wei Zifu bowed and took it, feeling the imperial edict weigh a thousand pounds. She was filled with surprise, suspicion, and excitement.
Liu Che turned around and chuckled, "I just played a game with Ju'er and asked him to hide something. I put it in a specially made box that is corrosion-resistant and waterproof. The box is locked from the outside. The lock is also specially made, with two keys, and both keys must be combined to open it."
The three of them looked at each other, confused. What did this mean?
"I told Zi'er that he had to hide the item himself, and he had to hide it alone. He and I were not allowed to tell him where it was hidden. I lied to him and said it was the 'time capsule' he had mentioned, with some notes and messages for his future self. I would open it with him in twenty years."
Lie to him, it is obvious that this is not the case.
Liu Che lowered his eyes, stroked the two small boxes on the table, and said to Wei Qing Pingyang: "Each of you keep one."
Wei Qing Pingyang took it and opened it. It was a key. One for each person. Thinking about what Liu Che had just said, what else
Why don't you understand? The combination of the two is the key to opening the box.
"That thing was indeed written by me, but it is not a note or message. I will not tell you what it is.
Don't ask. Keep this key between you and yourselves. Don't give it to anyone else, and don't let anyone know where your key is.
Although they were married and had feelings for each other, neither of them prioritized love. They both had things more important than love in their hearts, and not just one. Given their personalities, they wouldn't proactively pry into each other's hidden possessions.
So Liu Che believed that they could do it.
"If... I mean, if some huge and incredible event happens in the future. Each of you takes the key and goes to Ju'er to open the box and take out the things inside. Everything will be solved."
Wei Qing and Pingyang exchanged glances, the former with a frown on his face, and the latter finally couldn't help but ask, "What kind of incident is your Majesty referring to?"
What is huge and incredible?
"When something like this happens, you will understand."
Wei Qing & Pingyang & Wei Zifu: ...
"If nothing unexpected happens by the time of my death, this item will be of no use. Have Ju'er take it out and burn it along with the box. There's no need to look at it. If you die before me, I will find another suitable custodian."
The three of them wanted to complain about the riddle man the whole time, but they finally held it in.
Finally, Liu Che said, "Zifu, please leave your husband and wife behind and go back."
Wei Qing Pingyang left the palace with a head full of doubts. Liu Che beckoned Wei Zifu forward and said, "Walk with me."
He didn't go far, just outside the temple.
Wei Zifu supported the still weak Liu Che and asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
When Liu Che smiled, it turned out that Zi Fu understood him.
"My son is already seventeen years old. I think the succession should be put on the agenda, and the marriage should not be delayed any longer. I can arrange the former, and you will be in charge of the latter."
Wei Zifu had already thought about this and asked, "Does Your Majesty have a suitable candidate?"
Liu Che paused briefly as he thought of the Crown Princess and the Crown Princesses in another world. These women each had their own merits, and they were all good. However, while Liu Ju didn't reject them, he didn't seem to favor them in any particular way either.
Nowadays, Ruer doesn't care about love between men and women. Apart from studying and having fun, his daily life is tinkering in the laboratory of Bowangyuan.
Liu Che always wanted to give his son the best study companion, and so did his women.
"Don't worry, my dear lady.
"Let's choose the Crown Princess. My son is not like other Crown Princes. The Crown Princess needs to be worthy of him in every way, and most importantly, she must satisfy him."
Wei Zifu thought about Liu Ju's personality and felt that Liu Che's request seemed simple but was actually difficult. She suddenly felt a huge pressure.
But her face remained calm. "I will first select and screen them for Your Majesty to review. If Your Majesty feels that they are suitable, then I will review Juer's opinion. What do you think?"
Liu Che nodded.
So when Liu Ju thought he had completed his "mission" and helped Liu Che hide the "time capsule", he came back and saw that his father, the emperor, and his mother seemed to have reached some kind of strange tacit understanding, and the atmosphere around them was strange.
Then he noticed that there seemed to be a lot more people in the capital. Chang'an was now a place that everyone in China and abroad longed for, with countless merchants coming and going. A slight increase in the number of people was really not noticeable. So how did Liu Ju discover this?
Since Emperor Wu of Han regained consciousness and the crisis in the court was resolved, the imperial family and nobles in the capital resumed their life of extravagance and prosperity. His aunts and sisters dragged him to several flower banquets and outings. Many unfamiliar women appeared at the banquets.
His intuition told him that the situation was not normal, so he asked Huo Guang and Wei Buzhi to analyze it.
"Why are all these girls suddenly rushing to the capital? Even if they're longing for Chang'an, there's no need for them to all crowd together. Could it be that something special has happened in the capital recently?"
Huo Guangwei pointed out with a strange look on his face, "It was His Majesty's order that noble ladies from all over the country come to the capital."
"The Emperor's order? Why?" Liu Ju was stunned for a second before he suddenly realized, "Does the Emperor want to recruit more beauties to fill his harem?"
Thinking about his father's age and the fact that he had just recovered from a serious illness, Liu Ju felt even more complicated. He muttered, "I knew my father loved beautiful women, but I didn't expect him to be so obsessed with them that he doesn't even care about his health. No, I have to talk to him."
Huo Guang & Wei Buyi: ...
The two looked at each other speechlessly and said, "You'd better stop talking."
Liu Ju was puzzled. "If Mother didn't care at any other time, I wouldn't have said anything. But the situation is different now. Father's health may not be able to withstand it."
Wei Buyi couldn't help but roll his eyes: "You should first think about whether you can bear it."
Liu Ju: …???
Seeing that he still didn't understand, Huo Guang could only remind him more bluntly: "They are not here for His Majesty, they are here for you."
Liu Ju:!!!
"If you were His Majesty's concubine, why would you need to attend the flower banquet? Haven't you noticed that these days, if you go out five times, you will encounter at least three of them by chance.
Are there more people gathering around you? They are all here to compete for the title of Crown Princess."
Liu Ju's pupils trembled and he stood there for one second, two seconds, three seconds, then he ran towards the Weiyang Palace.
At that time, Wei Zifu had already selected a list of noble ladies and was reporting it to Liu Che. The couple analyzed and commented on the noble ladies on it.
Liu Ju suddenly saw this scene and jumped up, wondering what he was talking about: "Why is my father suddenly choosing a concubine for me?"
"Suddenly? You're already seventeen and should have decided on your marriage long ago. If you hadn't been constantly complaining about being busy these past two years and living in Bowang Garden for most of the year, why would it have been delayed until now?"
Liu Ju was speechless but still stubbornly said: "What do you mean by seventeen? I am only seventeen, okay?"
Liu Che scoffed, "When I was your age, your mother was already pregnant with your eldest sister. Don't you think you're still young? So when do you want to get married, or do you want to be a lonely man forever like your cousin Qubing?"
The last sentence was said with a vicious expression, as if he would burst into a rage and beat someone up if Liu Ju even nodded. In his heart, he was probably cursing that brat Huo Qubing for setting such a good example.
Liu Ju touched his nose and said awkwardly, "That...that's not the case. I just feel like I'm still a child. You have to wait until I'm twenty at least."
twenty?
Liu Che's face instantly fell: "I was thirty when I had you. Don't you think about your life when you were twenty?
I am already so old. Even if I am lucky enough to witness your wedding, will I be lucky enough to witness the birth of your child?"
Liu Ju was stunned. Influenced by the comments, he wasn't opposed to a grand wedding, but he kept thinking it would be better to wait. However, he had forgotten the most crucial point. The average lifespan of the Han people was too short. If they married late, they wouldn't even be able to see their children grow up, let alone grandchildren.
For example, can he guarantee that he will live a long life?
Even if he paid attention to every aspect, it might not be the case.
Thinking of this, Liu Ju's rejection eased a little.
Liu Che's eyes darkened and his voice softened: "According to my son, I have been seriously ill this time and I feel that I am unable to handle many things."
Liu Ju's face changed slightly as he suddenly thought of Liu Che's pale face and the blood he spat out when he woke up; he thought of the attendant physician's words that he needed to rest well; he thought of how he had often reported to Liu Che in recent times, and how Liu Che would become tired before he even heard half of it...
Liu Ju's whole body tensed up, his heart sank, and he subconsciously stepped forward to hold Liu Che's hand: "Father."
"My son, my only wish now is to witness your wedding, the birth of our eldest grandson, and the smooth transition of power to the Han Dynasty."
Liu Ju's nose felt sore:
Good father, I will listen to you and do whatever you say."
Liu Ju was so worried that he was confused. He lowered his eyes sadly and snuggled in Liu Che's arms, completely missing the cunning in Liu Che's eyes.
Liu Che struck while the iron was hot and promptly pulled out the booklet drawn up by Wei Zifu: "The Crown Princess is the person you will spend your life with and the future Queen Mother. This is something you cannot take lightly, whether for yourself or for the court and the world. You must consider it for yourself."
Since he had made up his mind, Liu Ju didn't hesitate and looked at it seriously.
There were eight people in the book, all of them from unusual backgrounds, and all of them had familiar names. Either I had known them before or had seen them recently.
Liu Ju suddenly realized that the so-called flower banquets and horse racing were all alternative blind dates.
Wei Zifu chuckled: "This is the Queen Mother's preliminary selection. Do you think any of them are good?"
Liu Ju was bewildered. Honestly, what could he tell from just looking at a booklet about someone's family background? As for his impression of their previous meeting? Sorry, Liu Ju didn't really care and couldn't say.
However, he was only troubled for a moment before he came up with a solution.
"That's easy. Just come for an interview!"
Liu Che & Wei Zifu: ...Interview?
Liu Ju immediately summoned the eight noble ladies to the palace and stated directly, "I believe you all know that your father, the Emperor, and your mother, the Empress, are selecting a Crown Princess for me. Your names were submitted to me with the intention of vying for the position."
"But the desire to strive for it doesn't mean you're capable of it. You should all have some thoughts on what the position of Crown Princess means. Now I'll give you an opportunity to recommend yourselves. Anyone who thinks you have the ability to do so, please step forward."
All the noble ladies:……!!!
Liu Che and Wei Zifu, who were hiding in the inner hall, paused while drinking tea. Huo Qubing, who was watching from the side, frowned slightly, his face showing doubt. Why did this scene feel so familiar?
Because Yan Sui was transferred to the Northern Army Guard, Zang Hai was promoted to the new commander of the Eastern Palace Guards: ...How could he not look familiar? This is the method His Highness used to select the captain of the personal guard.
Let them come forward and recommend themselves!
The ladies looked at each other, not knowing what to do. But one of them, after a moment's thought, stepped forward decisively.
Liu Ju recognized her as Zhou Yijun, the daughter of Pingqu Marquis Zhou Jiande, and considered her his junior sister. In recent years, she had also performed exceptionally well in polo, hunting, and other competitions.
After she took the lead, two more ladies stepped forward. The rest were hesitant, their minds wandering, wanting to step out, yet still harboring concerns. By the time they finally made up their minds and were about to step forward, Liu Ju had already spoken: "Time's up."
Just because he didn't specify a timeframe doesn't mean he didn't set one in mind. It's a reminder to everyone that opportunities don't always wait. Sometimes, decisive action is needed; hesitation is not an option.
The five people who were eliminated all lowered their heads in frustration.
But only one of the remaining three would ultimately emerge victorious. Zhou Yijun, the first to advance, would clearly leave a deeper impression on Liu Ju and give him the upper hand. He needed some tricks to even out his advantage.
The other two lowered their eyes and thought for themselves.
Liu Ju continued, "It seems you are all quite confident and courageous. First, tell us how you acquired this courage."
Not wanting to lose the opportunity, the two rushed to answer, "Since the Crown Prince asked us to recommend ourselves, wasn't it because he wanted to test our courage?"
Liu Ju nodded slightly and looked at Zhou Yijun without comment.
Zhou Yijun bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess is the wife of the Crown Prince."
"Royal wives are different from other wives. They not only help the Queen manage the harem, but also cooperate with His Highness to connect with the previous dynasty. If you don't even have this much courage, how can you be the Crown Princess?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other two noble ladies changed color at the same time.
This answer wasn't particularly brilliant, but it was better than theirs. After losing another round, both of them frowned.
Liu Ju remained noncommittal and didn't differentiate between the two, continuing his "interview" with questions: "But confidence, courage, and guts are not enough.
"I'd like to know what advantages you think you have in running for Crown Princess. Or, to put it another way, why should I choose you?"
The other two froze and subconsciously looked at Zhou Yijun, only to see his brows slightly furrowed in thought. After a lot of thought, they decided to answer first.
"Your Highness, I learned to read at the age of two, and began studying literature at the age of three. I studied the classics, history, and collected works since childhood, and read through the teachings of hundreds of schools of thought. Both my father and my teacher say that I am more talented than my brothers, and even more talented than many men in this world."
"Your Highness, I have admired you since childhood and I admire your philosophy of studying things. I have studied this philosophy since I was seven years old. If I could become the Crown Princess, I might discuss this with Your Highness."
"Your Highness, I am also skilled in horseback riding and archery. In the annual hunting competition, I can beat at least some of the men, if not all of them, and am even among the best among the women."
"Your Highness and I have reached the finals of the polo tournament every year and have won it twice."
…
The two of them chatted back and forth. Whether it was literature, martial arts, studying physics, horseback archery, or polo, all of them revolved around Liu Ju's specialties and hobbies. Liu Ju nodded frequently, his eyes brimming with admiration, but he wasn't very interested.
He looked at Zhou Yijun and said, "I remember that you are also very good at horse riding and archery, why don't you tell me?
"Because I was thinking about your Highness's question. Your Highness asked why you chose me. This question seems to be directed at me, but in fact, it is asking what kind of Crown Princess your Highness wants.
Liu Ju raised his eyebrows slightly but did not respond.
Zhou Yijun continued, "Good learning, strong archery skills, and excellent research skills may be icing on the cake, but they are not the foundation of what Your Highness wants. Your Highness is a prince who is rare in ancient and modern times. You look at the mountains and rivers of the country with your eyes, and the people of the world are in your heart.
"Love between men and women, and the pleasures of marriage, may be important to you, but they must always take precedence over many other things. The Crown Princess you need should be like the Queen.
Liu Ju sat up straight, his eyes clearly showing a hint of interest: "Continue.
"Like a queen, when Your Majesty is pursuing his grand ambitions, she can keep Your Majesty from being bothered by trivial matters in the harem and ensure that he has no worries; when Your Majesty...
Zhou Yijun paused for a moment, as if hesitating for a moment, but finally decided to finish what he meant: "For example, a while ago, Your Majesty was ill, which led to rumors everywhere and turmoil in the court.
"The Queen was able to suppress all the speculation within the harem immediately, ordering everyone from the concubines and beauties to the eunuchs and servants to behave themselves, and each palace was self-disciplined and self-inspected, with no one causing chaos.
"To the outside world, I can cooperate with His Highness in conveying information, helping His Highness stabilize the situation and calm the unrest in the court. As His Highness's Crown Princess, I also need to have such courage and means.
Liu Ju's eyes lit up: "So you think you have it?
Zhou Yijun shook her head: "I dare not compare myself with the Empress, but I have been in charge of the household affairs since I was twelve years old. I am in charge of the food, clothing and expenses of the palace, and the arrangement of servants in each courtyard; I am also in charge of the etiquette and exchanges between each family, as well as the red and white ceremonies.
"I have been in charge for five years now. I wouldn't say I've done a perfect job, but at least I've kept the house in good order, and the servants are respectful of me. Friendly families outside the house have praised me, and I've never failed to do anything right.
“Of course, I know that these trivial matters at home cannot be compared with those in the Eastern Palace, but I have this foundation and am willing to learn. I will be able to quickly get started and meet Your Highness’s requirements.
"In addition, I have been trained since childhood, both in civil and military arts. My knowledge of riding and archery, while not exceptional, can be considered excellent.
"Your Highness, if you wish to share similar interests and enjoy some marital pleasure. Whether it's a discussion or a debate, or a pursuit, although I cannot match Your Highness, I also pride myself on not spoiling Your Highness's fun due to my lack of ability.
The former is the essential foundation for Liu Ju's Crown Princess, while the latter is what she called "the icing on the cake."
The advantages are immediately apparent.
Interest in Liu Ju's eyes
Higher: "The last question, why do you want to be the Crown Princess?
This question was directed at Zhou Yijun, and it was obvious that it was only for Zhou Yijun.
Zhou Yijun did not answer directly, but asked: "Your Highness, do you want to hear the truth?
"certainly.
"Your Highness is handsome, with an extraordinary bearing and astonishing talent, unmatched by ordinary people. Especially, he is gentle, generous and kind. He shines like the rising sun and is as bright as the moon. Who in the world would not want to emulate the brilliance of the sun and the moon? Many women admire His Highness, and I, your servant, am no exception."
Simply put, he is good-looking, talented, and has a nice personality.
Liu Ju thought it was a good point, and he agreed. But was it the truth? Why did it sound like just empty talk?
Zhou Yijun chuckled: "I dare not deceive Your Highness, everything I say is true, but this is just one of the reasons.
Liu Ju raised his eyebrows: ...I understand, it is the truth, but it is not the whole truth.
"Your Highness, do you still remember that you and I met at the official teahouse six years ago?
Liu Ju nodded. Of course he remembered. Could it be love at first sight?
"At that time, a father and daughter in the teahouse, pretending to be an alchemist, fabricated a rumor in order to find a noble man and gain wealth and glory. The teahouse was packed, and 90% of the men either believed it without a doubt or cared little about its truth. Your Highness was the only one who saw through the truth and exposed it on the spot.
Liu Ju was suspicious: "So what?
"This shows that Your Highness will not be deceived by women's tricks, nor will he willingly be fooled by beauty. Many men in the world cannot do this.
Liu Che behind the inner palace: ...I felt like an arrow had hit my knee for some unknown reason.
Zhou Yijun lowered her head. "I will marry eventually, so why not choose the best? Your Highness is of noble status, unparalleled talent, handsome appearance, and knows how to discern a woman's flattery. I dare to ask, is there a better husband than Your Highness in the world?"
Liu Ju understood. Zhou Yijun obviously looked down on Green Tea and White Lotus and was too lazy to deal with them. She was attracted by his ability to judge women.
Following her context, thinking about his identity, talent, looks, personality, and ability, wow, he is such a great man.
Liu Ju himself was almost convinced by her.
As for the fact that they might not have a deep love, she might always put it behind many other things. Obviously Liu Ju couldn't give it, but Zhou Yijun didn't care.
Liu Ju felt like he had found his perfect life partner.
It's settled.
Liu Ju waved his hand. "Today's interview... oh, no, today's meeting ends here. I have asked my questions, you may return. The outcome will be decided by my father, the emperor, and my mother, the empress."
As soon as the ladies left, Liu Ju hurriedly went to the back of the inner hall and said, "I think Zhou Yijun is very good. She's the one."
Liu Che & Wei Zifu: ...
Even Huo Qubing and Zang Hai noticed something was wrong. Liu Ju wasn't selecting a Crown Princess, but rather a minister and subordinate. Oh, and he was also serving as a housekeeper.
Wei Zifu hesitated again and again, but still tried to remind him: "How about we try again in a different way?"
Liu Ju waved his hand. "No, that's too much trouble. Zhou Yijun is perfect. She's suitable in every way. Just what I want."
Wei Zifu: ...
In desperation, Wei Zifu could only go to see Liu Che. She always felt that her son's method of selecting people was not right.
Unexpectedly, Liu Che was more open-minded than her: "Although the method was not appropriate, Zhou Yijun's response was remarkable. Especially when she talked about what kind of Crown Princess Ruer needed."
Wei Zifu was slightly stunned, and when she thought about it, it seemed to be true.
Liu Che patted her hands and said, "The most important thing is that my daughter is satisfied."
Then he smiled and said to Liu Ju: "We agreed that the final choice would be decided by you, so of course I'll listen to you."
The final decision was made, and the next day, the imperial decree granting the marriage was passed to Zhou Yijun.
The matter was settled, and the wedding arrangements were hurriedly made. However, Liu Ju did not need to worry about this. He only needed to wait for the wedding ceremony.
But even though he repeatedly emphasized the need to simplify, with the two powerful figures, Liu Che and Wei Zifu, watching over him, he still insisted on going all out. Their idea was simple: get rid of what you can and save what you can.
How can we be so negligent in treating the Han prince's wedding so rudely? Is the Han Dynasty short of men or money?
Today, the world is peaceful, the four seas are prosperous, and we lack nothing. It's a rare occasion like this, so I'll make it as grand as I can! All the necessary etiquette and regulations must be observed, and those that shouldn't be will be specially approved by me!
The result was that the tedious process of getting married for one day made Liu Ju feel more tired than fighting with someone for three days.
After finally getting through this, he took Zhou Yijun to pay his respects to Emperor Liu Che the next day, but was met with disappointment. When asked, he learned that the emperor had suddenly felt unwell and had gone to the Shanglin Garden or Jianzhang Palace for recuperation.
Only Wei Zifu came forward and handed him an imperial edict - an imperial edict of abdication!
Then, the ministers suddenly appeared out of nowhere and knelt down and shouted three times: "Please, Prince, ascend the throne!"
"Please, Prince, ascend the throne!"
"Please, Prince, ascend the throne!"
What’s even more amazing is that the wedding arrangements were directly changed into the coronation arrangements.
Liu Ju: ...No wonder, he was saying why getting married involves so many complications!
He had clearly asked the people at the Honglu Temple beforehand.
Normally, there wouldn't be so many things. Liu Che said with a sad face, "I just want to give you the most grand wedding ceremony."
He was so naive that he was fooled by Liu Che's words.
Ahhhh, if this wasn't premeditated, his name would be written upside down.
He had thought that his father was in poor health and might abdicate early, but he had never thought it would be so soon.
Father, are you driving me at eight times the speed?
Liu Ju was confused and doubtful, and his heart was in chaos. When he came to his senses, he didn't know when Wei Zifu, Wei Chang and others had put on the throne clothes on him, and he was escorted by the ministers to the dragon throne in the front hall.
Liu Ju: ...Okay.
It doesn't matter whether you ascend the throne early or late. Although ascending the throne will certainly be less relaxing than before and more tiring.
But since his father was like that, it was better for him to be more tired than his father. If he took on more responsibilities, perhaps he could help his father live a few more years. He also hoped that his father would live a long and healthy life.
Oh well, that's it.
Historical records show that at the end of the sixth year of the Yuanding reign, Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, abdicated and Crown Prince Ju ascended the throne, changing the reign title to Yongning. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in the grand and magnificent Yongning era of the Han Dynasty.
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There are too many rules so I didn’t plan any bonus content at the beginning.
I'm not planning on having Liu Che from this parallel world travel through here. If he's not in spirit form, he might mess things up. As a spirit, I don't see much to write about. I can't find a direction or a point of entry. Just a few words about the father-son relationship between Liu Che and me in this world. I don't know what angle to approach it from, how to approach it, or how to write it. I'm completely lost.
So let's talk about other things. See if there's anything else you guys want to see that I can write about. If so, I'll write about it and post a bonus chapter. If not, forget it.
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