Chapter 482: Long Live Your Majesty
Three days later.
The golden bricks of Taining Palace were coated with a golden glow by the morning light. The bronze bell outside the palace rang three times. In the heavy and lingering sound, the civil and military officials stood on both sides according to their ranks, and their breathing was cautious and solemn.
Helian Feng, wearing a dragon robe with twelve patterns, slowly stepped onto the nine-story golden palace and sat upright on the dragon throne.
He gently placed his palm on the armrest of the dragon throne, his eyes swept over His Highness calmly, and when he saw the familiar dark figure, he paused imperceptibly.
"Your Majesty, I, Xiao Nanyan, pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor!"
Xiao Nanyan stepped out from the row of civil officials first. In his hand, he held a heavy object. It was the imperial seal engraved with "Mandate from Heaven, May You Live Long and Prosper".
Suddenly, the whole hall was in uproar.
The faces of the court officials were all filled with shock, and whispers spread like a tide.
A few days ago, the ministers were still arguing over the new throne. No one expected that Helian Feng, who had been under house arrest for more than half a month, would eventually ascend the throne again. No one expected that the one who would take the lead in supporting him would be the regent Xiao Nanyan, who held a large army.
But the panic was quickly suppressed by another wave of noise.
Helian Feng's former subordinates could no longer hold back. The Minister of Revenue was the first to step out and kneel down.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live His Majesty!"
Soon after, several officials who had been implicated, dismissed from office and then reinstated followed suit. The calls grew louder and louder, and soon became one and the same.
The remaining ministers who had originally opposed the throne, seeing that the Regent had bowed in submission, and then looking at the thin but majestic figure on the dragon throne, the last bit of hope in their hearts disappeared.
Xiao Nanyan held military power. He had already recognized Helian Feng as the fourteenth emperor of Tianqi, which meant the dust had settled. Who would dare to risk the confiscation of property and the extermination of the clan to disobey? After a moment's hesitation, they all knelt and shouted "Long live the emperor!"
After many twists and turns, the throne of the emperor finally returned to the hands of the former crown prince Helian Feng.
Helian Feng looked at the crowd of people surrounding His Highness, and his gaze finally fell back on Xiao Nanyue. His eyes, which had once been filled with suspicion and sharpness, now only held calmness and gratitude.
He raised his hand slightly, and the shrill voice of the eunuch beside him resounded throughout the hall:
"Your Majesty's decree—Prince Regent Xiao Nanyan, who has protected the nation and saved the country, and turned the tide with remarkable achievements, is hereby specially promoted to 'Prince Regent of the Imperial Brother,' with a golden seal and purple robe, ranking above the Three Dukes. He is also granted a sword and shoes to enter the palace, and is exempt from bowing when entering the court. He is granted a fief of 10,000 households, and enjoys the honor of being second only to the emperor and above all the people!"
Xiao Nanyan kowtowed in thanks, and when he stood up, he took out a gilded tiger talisman from his sleeve and presented it with both hands:
"Your Majesty, this is the military token of the Tianqi Army, and it will be returned to the court today."
Helian Feng looked at the military token, then looked at Xiao Nanyue. His eyes moved slightly, and he finally raised his hand to signal the eunuch to take it.
However, the black iron tiger talisman with the word "Xiao" engraved on it on Xiao Nanyue's waist was still quietly attached to his waist - that was the lifeline of the Xiao family army, and the confidence he brought back from Xinzhou. It had never left his body from beginning to end.
He has his own bottom line.
I am giving up the throne today in compliance with the last wishes of the late emperor, out of consideration for Helian Feng's repentance, and for the sake of peace in the world.
But human nature is complex. Who can guarantee that the gratitude and trust at this moment can withstand the erosion of time and power?
He couldn't repeat Xiao Beicheng's mistakes, and he wouldn't put all his chips on the conscience of others.
Keeping the tiger talisman of the Xiao family army is not only for self-protection and a check and balance, but also to leave a last barrier for this hard-won peace.
The cheers of "Long live the emperor" gradually subsided.
Helian Feng has his own political skills. In the near future, he will quickly stabilize the political situation and achieve true stability in the Tianqi Dynasty.
Xiao Nanyan stood aside with an indifferent expression.
The sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting mottled shadows on the corners of his robe. He looked at the azure sky outside the palace, and a plan was already in his mind.
Everyone has his or her final destination, and he also has a destination agreed upon with Xiyan, which is far more comfortable than this deep palace.
However, there is one more thing to do before making a decision.
Chu Jin had made great contributions in saving the emperor, and he was also Helian Feng's close friend for many years;
Manluo is loyal to her master. She has risked her life for Xiao Nanyan over the years and has been willing to go through fire and water for Xiyan.
so--
Just yesterday, he and Helian Feng had already discussed holding a grand wedding for Manluo and Chu Jin...
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