Chapter 248 Unexpected, Right?
The first imperial decree was issued just like that, and all the officials breathed a sigh of relief.
The thing they had been thinking about finally came to a conclusion, and they were not surprised at all by the result.
Anyway, His Majesty's decree is very clear: the Crown Prince is very good. I did not make the wrong choice back then; I have chosen a good Crown Prince for you.
The Crown Prince loved his country and its people, and devoted himself to serving them, which is why he ruined his health.
Ultimately, the Crown Prince did this for the sake of Dayu.
Now I feel sorry for my son. I've had enough of being the crown prince and want to live a few more years, so I'm not letting my son be the crown prince anymore.
Although the Crown Prince is now a wise prince, he is still my son. You all need to be careful...
The officials dared not shout "Long live the Emperor!" three times, nor did they dare to say that His Majesty was wise; they could only exclaim that the Crown Prince was virtuous!
Then the officials expressed how reluctant they were to part with him, and how many good things the Crown Prince had done for them, making him the best heir apparent they had ever seen.
Emperor Xiao Xuan listened and nodded, a smile gradually appearing on his face.
The officials who had been secretly observing Emperor Xiao Xuan's expression finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Alright, the process is correct, and everyone's kind words have touched His Majesty's heart.
As long as they are the late empress's children, just praise them lavishly, and you can't go wrong.
So everyone praised the Crown Prince's benevolence and care for the people for a while longer...
After everyone had finished praising him and said all the nice things, and everyone was racking their brains, Emperor Xiao Xuan finally issued a second decree.
"The Third Prince, Prince Zhao, Xiao Huaiyan, was brave and skilled in battle. In the war between the northern lands and the foreign tribes, he took the lead and was extremely brave, killing thousands of foreigners."
He also captured several generals from foreign lands, promoted them to the rank of First-Rank Prince, and rewarded them with two manors in the north.
The seventh prince, Prince Qi, Xiao Huaijin, was a man of exceptional strategy. He used his cunning to pacify the Biao Kingdom and resolve the hidden dangers in the southwest, making outstanding contributions to Dayu. He was promoted to a first-rank prince and awarded two manors in the suburbs of the capital.
The twelfth prince, Xiao Huaichen, was enfeoffed as the Prince of Jin…
The officials then showered him with praise once again.
He praised King Zhao for his unparalleled bravery and skill in battle, saying he was just like His Majesty. He also praised King Qi for his exceptional strategy, saying he had conquered the world through planning and had indeed inherited His Majesty's mantle.
Even though the twelfth prince is still young and it's not yet clear what makes him better than the others, we should still praise him.
After all, being born into the right family is a skill; not everyone can be born as a prince...
Everyone was praising the princes, ostensibly for their success, but in reality, they were all praising Emperor Xiao Xuan.
Look, Your Majesty, you are a good emperor. Not only are you adept at handling state affairs, but you also have children.
Whether it's the newly crowned prince who became the Prince of Xian or any of the other princes, aren't they all outstanding individuals?
Your Majesty is truly valiant...
Emperor Xiao Xuan listened with a smile to everyone's praise of him.
That's right, they all praised me quite sincerely, and I really like hearing those words.
After listening to everyone's praises for a while, Emperor Xiao Xuan got a little annoyed.
After giving the officials a somewhat pleasant look, offering them a few words of encouragement, and making some grand promises that seemed impossible to fulfill in the distant future, Emperor Xiao Xuan finally had Eunuch Xue read the third imperial edict.
"Xiao Jingjue, the son of the Wise King, is intelligent and quick-witted. Although young, he has a strong sense of righteousness and cares for the country, the people, and the future of the Great Yu. Therefore, Xiao Jingjue shall be established as the Crown Prince."
As soon as Eunuch Xue finished reading the imperial edict, all the officials immediately knelt down to welcome the new crown prince.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this young imperial grandson will become everyone's future master...
However, the fact that the young crown prince is good is not only because His Majesty likes him, but also because the court officials like him.
There have been young emperors in the history of Dayu, but not all young emperors were like that almost monstrous Emperor Wu...
The young master... is their favorite among the court officials.
When everyone shouted "Long live the Emperor!" upon receiving this imperial edict, their emotions were even more profound than before.
Finally... the officials of Dayu no longer have to tremble with fear every time they go to court...
Everyone knows that His Majesty is already planning to follow Emperor Wu's example and go on a trip to enjoy the scenery, leaving the affairs of state to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince is young, and the handling of state affairs will definitely rely on the officials. At that time, they will be able to demonstrate their abilities.
For a time, the praise for Xiao Jingjue in the imperial court reached a new height.
He possessed the bearing of Yao and Shun even in his youth, and his birth was accompanied by extraordinary celestial phenomena…
Emperor Xiao Xuan listened with a smile as everyone continued to praise his grandson.
Great, keep praising! Look what a wonderful heir you've found! If you don't praise him now, you'll never have another chance to do so.
Emperor Xiao Xuan looked at everyone with a smile.
Lin Xiang sighed inwardly.
The happier you are now in praising it, the more alarmed you will feel later.
Having served as an official for so many years, how come I still can't figure out His Majesty's feelings?
Will His Majesty find an easy-to-manage crown prince for everyone?
Haha, I don't know what they're thinking. No wonder they've always been manipulated by His Majesty!
Lin Xiang quietly clasped his hands together and shifted his position slightly, so that no one could see his expression.
Just wait until the final imperial edict is issued, then you'll all be dumbfounded! Don't all look at my expression again, hoping I'll step up...
Lin Xiang took his position, keeping a slight distance from the other officials behind him to ensure they couldn't grab his robes when they heard the third decree.
Lin Xiang's subtle actions did not escape Emperor Xiao Xuan's notice.
He chuckled and cursed the old fox in his heart before nodding slightly to Eunuch Xue beside him.
Eunuch Xue immediately stepped forward with the last imperial edict.
Upon seeing this, the officials below quickly shut their mouths and stood in their respective positions.
The following will likely involve the appointment and removal of some officials.
The young prince has just ascended to the position of crown prince, so he will definitely need to hire many more officials around him, and tutors and companions will also need to be selected again.
His Majesty values the young imperial grandson so much that he will surely select the best people, and these people will be the confidants of the new imperial grandson when he ascends the throne.
I just don't know who will be lucky enough to be one of them.
Everyone remained bowed and stood at attention, but their ears were all perked up, not wanting to miss a single word of the imperial edict…
The very first sentence of the imperial edict left everyone somewhat bewildered.
"Ye Yunshu, the Inspector General, was originally a princess of the royal family..."
Why did we suddenly start talking about that legitimate princess? She's already a legitimate princess, and His Majesty even gave her the Phoenix Token. Isn't that enough?
Oh, this legitimate princess definitely needs some compensation.
Having been a daughter of the Ye family for so many years, she has suffered a lot of grievances, so it's only right to give her some compensation.
only……
"Thoughtful, intelligent, decisive, and devoted to the people, Princess Tianyuan is hereby appointed as Crown Princess, ahead of the Crown Prince in the order of succession... So be it!"
As soon as the imperial edict was read, the court session immediately fell silent.
Everyone stared in disbelief at Emperor Xiao Xuan, who was still smiling as he sat on the throne.
They must have heard correctly! Several senior officials even reached up and picked at their ears.
What did His Majesty say in his decree just now?
It seems they've been appointed Princess Tianyuan as...Crown Princess!
Moreover, he was ahead of the Crown Prince in the order of succession!
That means His Majesty is no longer in the capital, and Princess Tianyuan will be the first to ascend the throne.
Princess Tianyuan will become the first female emperor in the history of Dayu!
It's over, the sky has fallen!
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