"It's finally over."
Xiao Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The morning court lasted for almost two hours. Qin Zhentian was about to step down and made final arrangements in all aspects.
"My lords, follow me to the altar."
Qin Zhentian walked down from the imperial throne.
After offering sacrifices to the heavens and ancestors, the throne will be officially passed to Qin Xuan. However, ministers like Xiao Fan only need to participate in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens.
"So complicated."
Xiao Fan muttered in his heart.
There are many procedures involved in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, but fortunately, he just needs to follow the crowd.
Two or three hours passed before the sacrifices to heaven and ancestors were completed. Xiao Fan and other ministers returned to the Tianji Palace. Outside the Tianji Palace, many distinguished guests from other countries came to watch the ceremony.
“So many people.”
There was a look of joy in Xiao Fan's eyes.
He hadn't signed in for more than ten days, and he had obtained a lot of imperial luck. With so many people coming, he would definitely be able to sign in and get good things.
"With so many powerful people and big figures from other countries coming here, I wonder what they can get by signing in."
Xiao Fan said in his heart.
There were two to three thousand people outside the Tianji Hall watching the ceremony. None of them was simple, and ordinary people could not get an invitation.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
The eunuch's loud voice rang out.
Qin Zhentian took the lead and entered the Tianji Palace, followed by Xiao Fan and his group. There were also quite a few people in the Tianji Palace.
Those who can enter the Tianji Palace are the biggest of the big guys, and even the emperors of weak countries may not be qualified to enter.
"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor Tianlong."
Seeing Qin Zhentian coming in, everyone hurriedly saluted.
The emperors of the top countries did not come. Although the people in the hall had high status, they were not as good as Qin Zhentian.
"No need to be so polite, everyone."
Qin Zhentian smiled.
Under the gaze of everyone, Qin Zhentian ascended the imperial throne again, but this time, he did not sit on the imperial throne. He looked at an old eunuch next to him.
The old eunuch took out a golden scroll of imperial edict.
"Your Majesty's Imperial Decree: Crown Prince Qin Xuan, possessing both talent and virtue, can be a worthy ruler of the Tianlong Empire. Today, during the sacrifice to Heaven and ancestors, I have decided to pass the throne to the Crown Prince—"
The imperial edict was not very long, and the old eunuch finished reading it quickly.
"Xuan'er, come up."
Qin Zhentian looked at Qin Xuan and spoke.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the imperial throne!"
The old eunuch's sharp and loud voice rang out.
His voice could be heard outside the Tianji Palace.
Some people inside and outside the Tianji Palace frowned secretly. If Qin Xuan did not reveal her identity, the people they arranged would jump out to question her.
But now Qin Xuan has revealed that she is a woman.
There is no point in questioning this anymore.
Qin Xuan walked up to the imperial platform step by step. Xiao Fan looked at her with a smile. It was a wonderful feeling to see his woman become the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
As Qin Xuan walked down from the altar, a minister stood up in the court, and Qin Zhentian looked over with a sharp gaze.
"What does Hu Yanqing want to say?"
Qin Zhentian suppressed his anger and spoke in a deep voice.
There are dozens of emperors from other countries in the hall now. He has to pay attention to the impact. Otherwise, if he speaks out at this time, he will not want to listen to what the other party says and will just chop the other party down.
"Your Majesty, our Huyan clan once submitted to the Tianlong Empire. Now that a woman is the emperor, our Huyan clan wants to establish an independent country."
The minister who stood up spoke.
"hiss!"
Many people gasped.
He proposed independence when passing on the throne. He was really brave.
The information of this minister popped up in Xiao Fan's mind. He was from the Huyan clan on the border. His parents died early and he had no children.
Moreover, he was old and his cultivation was low, so he would not live long.
"This guy wants to help the Huyan clan gain independence and go down in history."
Xiao Fan said in his heart.
If he jumps out, if the Huyan clan really establishes an independent country in the future, he will be the first meritorious person and his name will definitely be recorded in history.
Qin Zhentian's face turned ashen.
"Huyancan, is this your personal opinion, or the opinion of your Huyan clan?"
Qin Zhentian said in a cold voice.
Hu Yancan said solemnly, "Your Majesty, this is what I mean, and it is also the long-cherished wish of our Hu Yan clan."
The Huyan clan had fought for independence many times in the past.
In order to stabilize the Huyan clan and for the safety of the empire, the imperial court used to focus on appeasement and give them many benefits every time they made trouble.
People from the Huyan clan in the court had stood up like this before, fought for the interests of the Huyan clan, and were respected by the people.
"Good, good, very good!"
"Xuan'er, what should be done with the Huyan clan? This is the last test before you ascend the throne. You will decide the future of the Huyan clan."
Qin Zhentian looked at Qin Xuan and said.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Xuan. After a moment's consideration, she said, "The Huyan clan has repeatedly rebelled and refuses to repent."
"Anyone who supports independence, regardless of gender, age or status, will be executed upon verification."
"From now on, the Huyan clan is designated as a criminal clan. For the next five hundred years, no one in the Huyan clan can cultivate above the Martial King level. Those who already have the Martial King level must have their cultivation level reduced to below Martial King."
After Qin Xuan finished speaking, Hu Yancan was completely dumbfounded.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, this cannot happen."
Hu Yancan said in panic.
Qin Xuan was too lazy to argue with him. She looked at Qin Zhentian and said, "Father, what do you think of the way I handle this?"
Qin Zhentian smiled and nodded: "Very good. If other races rebel, they can also be dealt with in the same way."
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