Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums came from outside, making it sound extremely lively.
Lu Zhizhi was unaware of the joyous occasion that had occurred outside when the butler rushed in in a panic.
"Master, sir!" The butler was startled and flustered.
"What's wrong?" Lu Zhizhi frowned. It was just that the rebel army had come in, so why was the steward so flustered? Could it be that those people were different from what he imagined, burning, killing, and looting outside?
The steward was at a loss for words. "Master, you should go out and see for yourself. I... I... this old servant doesn't know what to say."
Lu Zhizhi hurriedly walked out of the mansion, with his stepmother supporting the old lady and her two children following behind.
Upon reaching the gate of the Lu residence, Lu Zhizhi finally understood what the steward meant by "strange." It was indeed a rebel army, but what on earth was this bright yellow procession, with carriages and banners waving in front of them?
Or is it that the leader of the rebel army is going to openly reveal his identity before even having a coronation ceremony?
No, there was no one on that open-air carriage.
As Lu Zhizhi was wondering, he saw a young general in silver armor kneel down before him and say, "Your subject Bai Su greets the Emperor Emeritus."
At the same time, a large group of people behind him also knelt down, all paying their respects and shouting in unison, "Greetings, Emperor Emeritus!"
"What... what's going on?" Old Madam Lu panicked, but she didn't expect that the young general in white would respectfully greet her, "Your subject Bai Su greets the Empress Dowager."
"I... I've become the Empress Dowager." Even if Madam Lu didn't understand anything, she knew that the Empress Dowager was the emperor's grandmother.
She was quite old, but not so confused as to not know she only had two grandsons. The younger grandson was standing right beside her, and the older grandson—!
Such a grand spectacle, could it be that the eldest grandson orchestrated it?
Madam Lu thought uncertainly.
"Your Majesty, I dare not speak presumptuously. The new dynasty has just been established, and His Majesty is still unable to personally come to receive you all. He specially ordered us to come and welcome the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager back to the palace. I hope the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager will forgive us." As he spoke, Bai Su handed a letter to Lu Zhizhi and explained, "This is what His Majesty asked me to give to the Emperor Emeritus."
Lu Zhizhi opened it and, sure enough, it was Lu Qingyan's handwriting, and her tone was still incredibly irritating.
"Dad, Grandma, I've just conquered a great empire. How about it? Aren't you bringing glory to our ancestors? I'll have Bai Su come and fetch you here to enjoy your retirement."
"Conquered an empire?" Though the words left him reeling, the sight of the undeniable imperial regalia and the familiar jade seal on the letter forced Lu Zhizhi to admit, however absurd, that little rascal "Lu Qingyun" had indeed usurped the throne and become emperor.
Lu Zhizhi felt conflicted. Over the years, because "Lu Qingyun" was lazy and incompetent, his relationship with her had been strained, and he had even beaten her frequently. But in the end, this child really did turn out to be successful and become the ruler of a country.
"What kind of son have I raised all these years?"
Even with soldiers blocking their way, the surrounding crowd remained bustling, and everyone recognized their Lord Lu Zhizhi. When the news reached Yunzhou City, the people of Yunzhou would never forget this day—their Yunzhou had actually produced a founding emperor! Even those who weren't familiar with him felt happy for him and proud of him.
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