Chapter 167 Wait and see

Autumn, the sixth year of Kangjing.

The Dayue Palace was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The busy palace maids and eunuchs walked swiftly and did their work efficiently, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

The road had been swept last night and was very clean and looked brand new. The festive atmosphere extended from the palace gate to the inner walls of the palace. The palace was decorated in red and green, and it was very lively.

This day was Emperor Kangjing’s 40th birthday.

Of course, the 40th birthday cannot be celebrated as a big birthday, otherwise wouldn't it be a curse on the emperor? And because of some reasons that cannot be mentioned in the palace, Emperor Kang Jing has a clear resistance to celebrating his birthday.

It was all thanks to the advice of the current Queen Lin Xiaoyi. Since the Emperor ascended the throne, there has not been any decent celebration, which is not good after all.

The principle of governing a country should be balanced, neither too tight nor too loose. It is necessary to relax appropriately.

After all, the fortieth birthday is something worth celebrating. According to the old custom, it is time to go out and celebrate with the people. Even if the emperor is not willing to go out, he can still hold the celebration in the palace!

On the one hand, it can soothe the minds of civil and military officials, and on the other hand, it can clear away the dark cloud-like atmosphere that has always hung over their heads.

After careful consideration, Emperor Kang Jing accepted Lin Xiaoyi's suggestion.

In addition to his fortieth birthday, there was another thing that made him very happy.

That means the White Lotus Sect is finally finished this time! The people sent by the court fought against the White Lotus Sect in Yuzhou for six years, which was a shame. Fortunately, this major threat has finally been eliminated.

The wise and brave Emperor Kang Jing, who was appointed to the throne in a time of crisis, accomplished the same feat as the previous emperors: suppressing the White Lotus Sect!

Today is a sunny day with perfect weather. Although it is autumn, it is rare that people do not feel bleak.

Even the palace maids and eunuchs who kept coming and going had ingratiating smiles on their faces from beginning to end, and looking around, there was not one who was not smiling.

Emperor Kang Jing had already changed into the Liuyun Zhuiyue suit, which was exclusively worn by the royal family, and he looked as if he were covered in moonlight.

It is said that clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. After the somewhat fat Emperor Kang Jing put on the Liuyun Zhuiyue suit, he really looked like an emperor descending to earth, full of glory, and people could not bear to look at him directly from a distance.

Civil and military officials had already been waiting outside the hall to congratulate the emperor, and it was double the joy.

Emperor Kang Jing, sitting on the dragon throne, looked around the somewhat empty hall, with a hint of loneliness on his face.

The emperor is a lonely man! As the emperor of a country, he has endured too much for this country.

For six years, he had not even left the house. He was busy at his desk all day, reviewing memorials and handling state affairs. He had not even had a day to rest! Even though he was working so hard to govern the country, the situation was getting worse!

The civil and military officials are like small vendors in the vegetable market, surrounding him all day long, asking for money and people all the time. There is rebellion in front and chaos behind. There is not a single day of peace in his life!

Compared with his father, Emperor Zong Ming, who had not attended court for more than 20 years and enjoyed a leisurely life of seeking immortals and asking for advice, he was extremely unlucky.

Today was his birthday, and the civil and military officials who seemed to be like mosquitoes and flies finally stopped buzzing around him. The rare quietness made him feel a little lonely, and was entangled with some indescribable emotions.

There was a female figure also wearing a flowing moon-chasing dress walking towards here. The moon-white dress was extremely simple, without any unnecessary decoration. Only the moonlight that was like flowing mercury was bright but not dazzling, and it wiped away the worldly air from her body. At first glance, she looked like a fairy from the sky descending to the earth.

There is no doubt that the woman who could come here at this time could only be Queen Dayue Lin Xiaoyi.

"emperor."

Arriving beside Emperor Kang Jing, Lin Xiaoyi's fair and pretty face revealed a smile from the bottom of her heart, "The auspicious time is coming soon."

"Why don't you call me husband today?"

Emperor Kang Jing held Lin Xiaoyi's hand, and the loneliness on his face faded a lot.

In the past, he was actually just a little bit attracted to Lin Xiaoyi's beauty, but he didn't take it to heart.

It was only later, at the request of Master Ji and because another extremely young martial arts master who was not in the palace was an old friend of Lin Xiaoyi, that she was finally made queen.

A queen without any foundation can have no influence on state affairs.

Fortunately, he took the initiative at the beginning and killed the daughter of Ying Liang, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, who was also his legal wife. Then, taking advantage of the opportunity when Mo Qiu killed the emperor, he ruthlessly eliminated several powerful officials who had a great influence on the temple. He then truly gained a firm foothold. This is enough to show that he was very foresighted.

The only pity is that Lin Xiaoyi's old friend was so shameless that he ignored him after becoming a martial arts master.

Apart from these things, Lin Xiaoyi has been quite pleasing to his heart in recent years.

No matter what decision he made, Lin Xiaoyi never went against him. On the contrary, she would try her best to help him solve his problems. It is said that a wise man will make mistakes after a thousand considerations, while a fool will gain something after a thousand considerations.

The silver for crimes proposed by Lin Xiaoyi solved the urgent needs of Dayue’s treasury several times.

She was not competitive, offered advice, and spoke tactfully and kindly. To Emperor Kang Jing, she was truly a good queen.

Although the two did not have a son but only a daughter after living together for all these years, Lin Xiaoyi never said anything about it. Even to the other grown-up princes, she was kind and friendly, not jealous at all, and the affairs of the harem never disturbed him - this was due to Lin Xiaoyi's great concessions, which was not easy.

No matter how you look at it, this queen, apart from her birth, is flawless! Even the most mean-spirited person cannot ask for anything more from her.

Therefore, when Emperor Kang Jing was with Lin Xiaoyi, he rarely cared about the emperor's manners and dignity - if there were outsiders present, Lin Xiaoyi herself knew how to treat the emperor, and this was what a true virtuous wife was.

"Your Majesty is the ruler of a country. Today, all officials are congratulating you and the whole country is celebrating. Xiaoyi is just a woman. She is only respected because of your status. It is a great honor to be the first to see the emperor."

Lin Xiaoyi said in a gentle tone.

Emperor Kang Jing looked at Lin Xiaoyi's sparkling eyes that were filled with great joy - the true feelings were almost ready to burst out! This birthday party was something Lin Xiaoyi had strongly requested, and she was so happy today. It must have been a lot of hardship for her in the past few years, and now she was finally able to see the moon after all the hard work.

Emperor Kang Jing was touched. With a daughter like this, even a heart of stone would be softened. He immediately said, "Don't worry. After the White Lotus Sect is wiped out, only the four-nation coalition forces and the Huang Dynasty's Huang Tian Army are left. The envoys I sent should have arrived at the imperial capitals of the four countries to start negotiations. After the negotiations are completed, we can work together to wipe out the Huang Tian Army, and this war will be over.

You have suffered a lot these years. When the war is over, if you want anything, you can tell me. I will do everything I can to make you smile and make the queen happy."

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? Xiaoyi has no other request, but just hopes that Your Majesty will not be so tired anymore."

Lin Xiaoyi is still gentle and considerate, and her sensibleness makes people feel distressed.

"I understand. I understand."

Emperor Kang Jing patted her hands and said, "After this birthday, I will seize the time to quell the war in one fell swoop. By then, I will let everyone in the world know that I have such a good queen. If you have anyone you value, you can also recommend one or two to me. I will definitely use them."

"The emperor has the final say in this world. Who are the virtuous and good ministers and treacherous ministers cannot escape his majesty's eyes. There is no hero in the world who can compare with you. Countless talents are working under the emperor. Why do you need Xiaoyi to recommend anything? It is a great honor for Xiaoyi to be favored by the emperor. The emperor should not let Xiaoyi delay state affairs."

Lin Xiaoyi shook her head and spoke seriously and attentively.

“Okay, okay, okay!”

After saying three good words in a row, Emperor Kang Jing was very pleased. He hadn't been so happy for a long time.

A eunuch ran to the door of the hall and shouted in a slightly shrill voice: "The auspicious time has arrived ~ Welcome Your Majesty!"

Outside the hall, civil and military officials were dressed in their best clothes and waited for a long time.

Emperor Kang Jing walked out holding Lin Xiaoyi's hand, which was somewhat impolite.

But no one cares about this issue now.

The moment Emperor Kang Jing stepped out of the palace, all the civil and military officials knelt down in unison, and their unanimous voices reached straight up to the sky.

"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long, long live the emperor!"

The sounds converged into a torrent, shaking the sky and the earth with overwhelming momentum.

The palace is decorated in an exceptionally festive and brand new manner today. Although it is autumn, in the eyes of Emperor Kang Jing, everything seems full of vitality and flourishing.

Looking at the civil and military officials kneeling down, a strong sense of heroism surged in my heart!

For a moment, the gloomy days of the past when the country was on the verge of collapse seemed to have passed, and a new era was about to arrive in his hands.

Compared with the more than 200 years of national history, six or seven years of suffering was not considered long. He was finally about to endure it and could enjoy the treatment and celebration that an emperor deserved.

This long-awaited congratulations is the best proof!

"The heavens have placed the great moon in my hands, and I dare not treat it carelessly. Therefore, since I ascended the throne, I have been working very hard, getting up early and sleeping late, staying on guard, and dealing with all kinds of affairs. I have been worried about state affairs for more than six years, and I have been trembling with fear at every step, treading on thin ice, and I dare not relax for a moment."

Emperor Kang Jing took a few steps forward alone, his voice was passionate and enthusiastic, containing strong emotions, "Fortunately, God has favored me, and my efforts have paid off. The White Lotus Sect has been causing chaos in people's hearts for a long time, and it has been a disaster for the country for more than hundreds of years! Now it is wiped out in one day, it is really the will of heaven!"

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He looked at the kneeling civil and military officials, and his voice was a little deeper. "I know that it is difficult for you and me. Over the years, everyone has suffered a lot and spent a lot of time and effort. Fortunately, all the efforts have paid off. The White Lotus Sect has been suppressed, and you can breathe a sigh of relief. I am sincerely happy."

"It's all thanks to your Majesty's hard work. I am just working for the country. Why should I take credit for it?"

"That's right! Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs until now. It is our fault for not doing our job well. How dare we accept such praise from Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty treats the people of the world as if they were your own children. The White Lotus Sect is nothing but a group of troublemakers. How can it possibly shake the country? Your Majesty's grace shines across the four seas and your power shakes the eight wildernesses. You are truly the Lord of Heaven's Will!"

The civil and military officials were very sensible and spoke up to decline the award, and their words were all flattering Emperor Kang Jing.

There is no doubt that the scene on the field was a joyful one with a wise king and loyal subjects, and no one could find any fault with it.

The smile on Emperor Kang Jing's face grew more and more intense.

Behind him, Lin Xiaoyi's gaze seemed a little vague. It was unknown what she was thinking about in those bright eyes. Countless remarks praising his meritorious deeds and political achievements passed by her ears like the breeze, and went in one ear and out the other.

This birthday celebration was not a lavish one, at least compared with the grand celebration of Emperor Zong Ming's 60th birthday, it could be described as frugal.

There was no need to mobilize a large army to travel around the imperial city to have fun with the people; all activities had to be conducted within the palace.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Lin Xiaoyi always had a smile on her face as she quietly watched one celebration after another pass by.

Occasionally she would look up and glance at the sky.

The sun gradually slid towards the west, rising in the east and setting in the west very slowly but steadily.

Finally, when most of the celebrations were over, the emperor met with his favorite civil and military officials in a hall.

It's time to feast.

Emperor Kang Jing sat on the main seat. Below him, on both sides, various delicacies were placed in front of the civil and military officials. The best wines were opened and the aroma of wine filled the air.

Even the atmosphere became exceptionally harmonious. The previous worries seemed to have been swept away, and the smiles on everyone's faces never faded.

Emperor Kang Jing held Lin Xiaoyi's hand and said loudly: "Everyone, my queen has been very busy for this birthday. She has also prepared a special program for us to give us a surprise. Everyone, please wait and see!"

Lin Xiaoyi stood up with the wine bottle in hand, "You are all the pillars of the country. What you do can affect the people of the world. Xiaoyi is just a little girl. She was favored by the emperor and was able to get a little glory. I have no talent or virtue, but I am in a high position. I am really terrified.

However, it happens to be the emperor's fortieth birthday, so Xiaoyi has some small ideas to make you all happy, and I hope you will like it! "

Lin Xiaoyi held the wine bottle and drank it without any hesitation.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

The wine was quite strong. Xiaoyi started coughing unconsciously after it went down her throat. The wine slid down the corners of her mouth and landed on her Liuyun Zhuiyue suit.

The spotless Flowing Clouds and Chasing the Moon suit would naturally not be stained by the wine, so the wine flowed down the clothes and dripped onto the embroidered shoes.

"I don't know how to drink, I'm sorry to make you laugh."

Lin Xiaoyi smiled awkwardly and sat back next to Emperor Kang Jing.

Emperor Kang Jing laughed and said, "My queen rarely drinks, but her sincerity is particularly commendable! Come, let me drink a cup with you all!"

He picked up the wine cup and drank it all.

The civil and military officials in the audience were all pleased with it, and began to take the opportunity to boast about Lin Xiaoyi's virtues and good deeds, "husband."

After drinking, Emperor Kang Jing heard Lin Xiaoyi calling him softly, this time it was her husband again.

"What's wrong?"

Emperor Kang Jing was very happy. The wine was delicious. It felt like burning his body when it went down his throat, and it was uplifting and intense, just like his mood.

"My shoes are stained with wine."

Lin Xiaoyi pointed a little embarrassedly.

"Just a few little things."

Emperor Kang Jing waved his hand indifferently.

"Xiaoyi wants to change her shoes."

Lin Xiaoyi was a little frustrated. "I finally wanted to do something, but I couldn't do it well. I lost my husband's face."

"How could that be true? I am so happy that you are so sincere!"

"Husband."

Lin Xiaoyi looked at him pitifully.

"Okay, okay, go and come back soon."

Emperor Kang Jing nodded casually.

When leaving the banquet, Lin Xiaoyi heard a minister asking what the "surprise" she had prepared was.

Someone immediately responded, "The national army has defeated the White Lotus Sect."

(End of this chapter)