A day later, Li Xuanyi announced the decree to confer the title of empress in the court.
"The Jing Dynasty has just been established, and the throne is vacant. I have received a decree from Heaven to appoint Princess Chengyu Lingyue as the current Empress."
This is probably the shortest imperial edict to confer a title on a queen in history.
Li Xuanyi didn't want to say a lot of useless words, saying how virtuous she was and how worthy of everyone's love.
He wanted to tell the whole world that Lingyue was his, Li Xuanyi's, wife and his queen.
Anyone who disagrees can go to hell.
In the past, the ministers in the hall would have been confused about who this Princess Cheng Yu was and how she could be so blessed.
But after the dinner incident, everyone in the court knew Princess Cheng Yu.
Since ancient times, princesses have been arranged to marry by members of the royal family.
Or marry a foreigner to help stabilize the family and country and gain a good reputation for the rest of your life.
Either she could stay in the capital, marry into a noble family, and contain the power in the court.
She was the first princess to express her love to a man who had no power or money and could only show off his piano skills in front of hundreds of people.
Her grace at that time made many sentimental people sigh in admiration.
After Eunuch Lin finished speaking, a minister stood in the center of the hall and said in a moving voice:
"Your Majesty, no."
"Why not?"
"She is a princess of the previous dynasty. How can she be the queen who rules the country?"
"She can't do it, but you can?"
"Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me."
"I'm not teasing you. If she weren't my queen, I would allow the Prime Minister to be my queen. She would stand beside me, have the people kneel down to worship her, and a hundred years later, be buried with me in the imperial mausoleum."
The minister was so frightened that he stammered and couldn't utter a word.
He looked at the cold face on the throne and felt absurdly that the words coming out of the emperor's mouth were not a joke.
He is serious.
Since the new emperor came to power, he has always made risky moves that are difficult to predict.
This sentence made him sweat profusely and he had to retreat to his original position.
The previous emperor was incompetent and tyrannical, causing many loyal ministers to resent him for a long time. Now that the new emperor has appeared and the dynasty has changed, it is the time for them to carry out their grand plans.
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, there have indeed been many decrees that have made them convinced and admired.
But now he is forcing a woman who is already engaged to marry him, and this woman is a princess of the previous dynasty. What is the meaning of this?
An old minister said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the selection of the empress concerns the country and the state, and it is not a matter to be taken lightly."
"Are you saying I'm playing a game with you and the whole world?"
Every question Li Xuanyi asked was very plain, as if he was telling you a trivial matter.
"That's not what I meant." He lowered his head.
"Yes, that's not what you meant. You meant for me to make your granddaughter the queen."
The eldest granddaughter of this old minister is three or four years younger than Li Xuanyi, and is in the best years of a girl's life. He really has this intention.
When he discussed important matters with Li Xuanyi in private, he would always mention his granddaughter in front of Li Xuanyi.
They said she was beautiful, well-educated, and intelligent.
But there was no response from Li Xuanyi.
But the throne has always been vacant, and he has always been hoping for luck.
Who would have thought that a woman from the previous dynasty would get there first.
"I, your Majesty, would never dare to influence your Majesty's thoughts."
"If you don't dare, then retreat."
The old minister hesitated for a while. He had seen Li Xuanyi's methods, which were cruel and merciless.
He is afraid of death.
"Your Highness...withdraw."
"I only have this one thing to do today. If the other ministers have nothing to say, I will withdraw from the court."
After saying that, Li Xuanyi stood up and walked down the stairs.
A handsome minister walked to the center, facing Li Xuanyi, and said:
"Your Majesty, the previous emperor had already announced the marriage between Princess Lingyue and the zither master in front of the princes from all over the Central Plains. If this imperial decree were to be issued, it would likely affect Your Majesty's reputation."
"Reputation, do I have any reputation for kindness?"
He controlled the golden-armored warriors in the imperial city to launch a mutiny, entered the palace to kill the emperor, and overthrew the old dynasty.
He killed people without blinking an eye, and in the eyes of these people he had probably become a tyrant long ago.
"Your Majesty is incredibly brave, and I admire you. However, being an emperor requires more than just military force; the hearts of the people are equally important."
"The people's hearts are won by ensuring that their lives are getting better day by day, not by the position of queen."
The minister could not refute.
He just thought it was ridiculous, as there had never been a precedent of a princess from the previous dynasty becoming a queen.
It is not in accordance with etiquette.
"If I ever hear anyone say anything bad about the Queen again, no matter who it is, I will not forgive them."
After saying that, Li Xuanyi continued to walk towards the door, leaving the court officials looking at each other in bewilderment.
As soon as the imperial edict to establish the queen appeared, all discussions on the matter by court officials ended after the court session.
No one dared to say anything about it in private, as everyone was worried that someone might be eavesdropping.
Maybe before you finish a sentence, your head will be blown by the cold wind somewhere else.
They can't become queen anyway, so what's wrong with letting a princess from the previous dynasty become queen?
The emperor is so ruthless and always wants bloodshed. It is estimated that the queen will have to be replaced before she can sit on the throne for long.
Only by having a test can they make better plans for their daughter or granddaughter.
Just let the princess take the lead.
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The news of the queen's coronation quickly spread throughout the palace. Su Yumo already knew about it, so he was not surprised when he heard it.
I am just amazed at Li Xuanyi's efficiency.
The two met on the first day, measured the clothes on the second day, and announced the order to crown her queen on the third day.
The progress bar is directly filled.
All the palace maids in Fenglai Palace were congratulating her, and each one of them said sweeter words than the last.
As she arranged flowers on the table, she said, "Your Majesty is more beautiful than flowers, and you are blessed with so much."
A small insect just happened to emerge from a pink flower and fly lazily between the two of them.
As she looked at the birds flying around in the tree, she said, "Your Majesty likes the sparrows in the tree. I will go catch them for you right away."
She had to persuade the man to come down from the tree, and when she did, a layer of bark was scraped off the tree.
Before she took a nap, she said, "My Lady, how about I sing a song for you? It will help you sleep."
The singing is okay, but the voice is a bit unusual.
Dreams are so precious, how can we discourage them?
She listened to the entire song without moving and received warm applause.
Su Yumo thought that there would be a lot of trouble in the palace and she would have to fight all kinds of monsters and demons.
Unexpectedly, these "ghosts" of hers are a bit cute.
Where did Li Xuanyi find these "living treasures"?
With their company, Su Yumo lived a comfortable life every day.
The entire Fenglai Palace is like a big stage, with everyone playing musical instruments and singing, and showing off their talents.
(Easter egg: If the second minister agrees, will I not have to work hard?)
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