Chapter 395 Ninety-nine Steps
Lu Xueyin wrote every stroke very carefully, and each stroke represented their past.
From the very beginning, he was a prince in distress. They tested each other, suspected each other, but fought side by side. He was so brave and resolute in expressing his feelings for her, even though she was a woman at that time, he never hesitated or backed down.
The brave boy finally walked into her heart with his persistence.
There were so many obstacles between them, differences in their positions, and hostility in their identities. She had been prepared for him to backstab her. But he didn't, never had. On the contrary, he always firmly chose her. He never said he would support her, but everything he did was a reflection of his attitude.
It's no exaggeration to say that their journey to this point was entirely due to his support. She had always been passive in their relationship. She had never taken the initiative, but he had never backed down.
He has already taken ninety-nine steps, and this step should be taken by her.
She didn't know what would happen to them in the future, whether they would grow tired of each other due to the passage of time, or whether they would eventually go their separate ways due to the influence of power. But at this moment, her desire to be with him until old age was sincere and genuine.
No matter what the future holds, she will always remember the hope she has in her heart at this moment. She will also always maintain that reserve and never easily trust human nature.
Love is real, and so is vigilance. Who says they can't coexist?
Lu Xueyin sent out the imperial edict of enthronement, then returned to the harem to have dinner with Wang and Lu Chenyang.
Although their status is different now, they still retain their previous habits, sitting together as a family and eating warmly.
Wang still treated her daughter as the child who needed her care, not the emperor.
"Eat more. You have been very busy with official duties recently. I have seen the light on in your study several times. You must take good care of your health." Wang said with concern.
Zhao Xi then said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have prescribed a medicinal diet for Your Majesty that will surely make Your Majesty live a long and healthy life!"
Zhao Xi is also very busy now. Lu Xueyin asked Zhao Xi and the Imperial Hospital to compile the "Jiayuan Medical Canon" for the people. The people now have just lived a more stable life, and they have not even solved the problem of food and clothing, let alone seeing a doctor.
Many people were just trying to endure illness, which Lu Xueyin couldn't bear. However, the current state of the country and the treasury were not enough to support Lu Xueyin in changing this situation, so she settled for the next best thing and asked Zhao Xi to compile a medical book first.
It focuses on the treatment and prevention of common diseases, such as the inability to drink raw water and the identification of some simple herbal remedies. The medical book is mainly composed of pictures. In the future, this medical book will be distributed nationwide and sent to county governments for popularization among the people.
Lu Xueyin attached great importance to this medical book, and she planned to implement it as a long-term plan. She would have the Imperial Hospital gradually improve it and strive to summarize it into a complete medical book.
Seeing Zhaoxi, Wang Shi also felt distressed: "Zhaoxi, you have lost weight. Is it too tiring to edit books? Your little round face is not round anymore." She said, looking at Lu Xueyin: "Why don't I go with Zhaoxi to edit books! I am also a doctor!"
Lu Xueyin was stunned for a moment: "That's great, but will it make me tired..."
"Why should I be tired? I have nothing to do in the harem all day long. It's better to be free before. That's it!" Wang said happily.
Lu Xueyin thought for a moment and said, "Mother, I will enthrone you as the Queen Mother in a few days. You will then have more guards around you. I will assign more people to you then. Please be careful."
Wang was stunned for a moment. Oh, she is the Queen Mother. She has been called the Queen Mother for several days and is still a little uncomfortable. But it doesn't matter, she will get used to it soon!
"And Dad, I will confer the title of Grand Emperor on him." Lu Xueyin said casually. There was nothing more to say. Then she looked at Lu Chenyang: "Brother, what title do you want? Otherwise, I will confer the title of king on you?"
As her biological brother, it is not excessive to make him a king.
Lu Chenyang shook his head and said, "I have done nothing for the country. Personally, as your brother, I have never done anything for you. How can I have the dignity to take the throne?" He looked at her and said, "I want to be exiled to Lingnan. I want to see the places you have been to."
Lu Xueyin blinked, then subconsciously looked at Wang.
Wang's face was filled with relief. "Xueyin, your brother is right. You have just ascended the throne. How can you be crowned king just because he is your brother? It would not be good for you either. It is not easy for a woman to ascend the throne. You should not take any more risks for your brother. In my opinion, he is right. He should be allowed to go to Lingnan. That is the path he should have taken."
Lu Xueyin thought to herself, if you knew that Prince An’s fiefdom was also in Lingnan, would you still think so?
Wang was a simple person. She didn't care about court affairs, even for the sake of her daughter. All she knew was that someone had submitted a memorial to impeach someone else, angering Lu Xueyin.
She had never really paid attention to Prince An's fiefdom. Anyway, she believed that her daughter would definitely treat Prince An well.
But Lu Chenyang and Lu Xueyin both knew it well, and Lu Chenyang looked at his sister.
Lu Xueyin coughed lightly and said, "If you want to go, that's fine. It just so happens that the Lingnan County Magistrate is doing a good job, so I'll give him a promotion first."
That's how it was settled.
As soon as the imperial edict of enthronement was issued, Lu Xueyin began to prepare for her wedding.
The Ministry of Rites began to bustle again, and the Minister of Rites wanted to cry. First, there was the funeral of the late emperor, then the coronation of the new emperor, and now the wedding. He was so busy that he couldn't keep his feet off.
Lu Xueyin considered herself a compassionate emperor. Seeing him so pitiful, she couldn't help but comfort him: "There's no need to be so anxious. Take your time. It won't take too long to get married."
The Minister of Rites curled his lips and thought to himself, "Then why don't you two agree on something? That emperor didn't say that!" The emperor wanted to run to the Ministry of Rites eight times a day, asking him every day how the wedding was going.
The Minister of Rites, fearing the prospect of offending the future emperor, said respectfully, "Your Majesty's wedding is a matter of great importance to the nation. I dare not neglect it and will establish the regulations as soon as possible." After a pause, he presented a memorial: "This is the newly designed wedding dress. Please review it, Your Majesty."
The Minister of Rites was so worried about the wedding dress that he pulled out a lot of hair. Mainly because there was no precedent. Lu Xueyin was a woman, and she was also the emperor, so she was of high status. So, should her wedding dress be embroidered with a phoenix or a dragon? If it was a dragon, then what would the emperor's wedding dress be embroidered with? A phoenix? That wouldn't be right. If it was a dragon... he wouldn't dare.
The wedding attire of the emperor and empress has always been auspicious designs of dragon and phoenix, but when it comes to him, it is really embarrassing.
In the end, the wedding dress followed the old tradition of using only the most noble purple color as the main color. As for the totem, it was ignored, and finally auspicious clouds were the main color. This was mainly to reflect the auspicious sign of Lu Xueyin's ascension to the throne - the Minister of Rites really worked hard for their wedding.
Lu Xueyin fell in love with it at first sight. The wedding dress followed the traditional customs and looked dignified and elegant, exuding a kind of ancient luxury.
Lu Xueyin said, "I will discuss this with the Emperor later."
The Minister of Rites nodded in agreement, but seeing that the emperor seemed to be pleased, he felt relieved.
Even though he hadn't been with Lu Xueyin for long, he could tell who was the real boss.
Lu Xueyin thought about it and went out of the palace to visit the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Since she ascended the throne, she had never personally visited the Duke of Zhenguo.
Well, His Majesty the Emperor is feeling guilty. He feels like he is asking someone else's son to marry into his wife's family.
When Lu Xueyin arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the Duke was already waiting at the door to greet her. The main door of the mansion was wide open as a sign of respect for His Majesty.
The Duke of Zhenguo knelt down on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Lu Xueyin personally helped him up: "Uncle, there is no need to be so polite. Publicly, you are a meritorious general, and privately, you are my elder. Just be casual. We are all family."
The Duke of Zhenguo felt Lu Xueyin's sincerity, smiled slightly, and was not polite. His son was already taken away by Bai Cai, so what if he ordered casually?
Yan Xing looked at Lu Xueyin with a smile. When their eyes met, an indescribable feeling filled the air.
Duke Zhenguo: “…” I don’t know why, but I just feel like I’m a bit redundant.
Everyone returned to the main hall and sat down, and the servants served tea.
Lu Xueyin said, "Uncle, this time I came mainly for my marriage with Cheng Xiao."
The longer you live, the more you see. He even saw a girl personally come to the door to discuss marriage with her husband's family. It was really an eye-opener. However, thinking of Lu Xueyin's identity, the Duke of Zhenguo calmed down.
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