Chapter 151 Princess Protecting the Nation
Sheng Hong frowned slightly, obviously still puzzled, "As for what your majesty did, we don't know. All my colleagues have been waiting for more than an hour, and without any other instructions, they let us go."
Gu Tingye heard this and lowered his voice and said, "I know a thing or two about this matter. Your majesty was not in good health to begin with. Today's events have caused great sorrow and joy, and his body has been greatly stimulated. It's almost..." He paused slightly, and everyone understood what he meant, and the atmosphere became tense for a while. "That is why Your Majesty urgently summoned officials from all ministries just in case. Fortunately, the imperial physician tried his best to treat the case and brought Your Majesty back to health. So the officials from all ministries returned home."
"So that's how it is. Then Your Majesty..." Sheng Hong heard this with a worried tone in his voice and asked cryptically.
Gu Tingye lowered his voice to an almost inaudible level: "I'm afraid that time is running out. The matter of establishing a crown prince will be announced to the world tomorrow. Those who have performed meritorious service in protecting the emperor this time will be rewarded. Your Majesty also has to pave the way for the new emperor. Perhaps more of the crown prince's subordinates will be promoted so that the crown prince will have people to use."
"Zhong Huai, didn't you follow the crown prince from Yuzhou to Bian Jing to rescue the emperor? You have made an indelible contribution to the rescue this time. You will be rewarded for a great deed tomorrow! Zhong Huai, you have made your own way!" Changbai's eyes flashed with joy after hearing what Gu Tingye said. He was sincerely happy for Gu Tingye.
Others were happy for him. Gu Tingye himself was also very happy. He originally wanted to pursue a career in the Spring Examination, but because of the incident with the Gu family, he gave up the Spring Examination and left home. Unexpectedly, he would end up in the situation he is in today. All kinds of circumstances are beyond human ability to predict.
Gu Tingye continued, "Today, I heard His Majesty and the Crown Prince discussing matters. They mentioned that Prince Yong had murdered many officials in order to eliminate dissidents, causing the court to lose talents. The court is short of manpower at the moment. It just so happens that the results of the Spring Examination have not been announced yet. The list may be revised, and perhaps more talents will be admitted than before. Changbai, Changfeng, Yuanruo, you are all talented, and you will all be on the list this time." As soon as
these words came out, everyone in the room was happy. Chang Zhang was even more excited, clapping his hands and shouting: "Brothers are all going to pass the high school!" As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed again. This is auspicious, it is a good omen!
Everyone was so excited that they didn't disperse until three o'clock in the morning.
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The day of the grand court meeting
Minglan took the bright yellow imperial edict, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. Then she whispered to the eunuch Fu who was delivering the edict: "Eunuch Fu, today's grand court meeting, His Majesty wants to summon me to the palace. I wonder why?"
Hearing this, Eunuch Fu looked at Minglan and raised a warm smile on his face, "Summoning the Sixth Miss is naturally a great thing. Don't worry, get ready quickly, and follow me into the palace. This palace is Happy events are waiting for you! "
Seeing that Minglan was still a little hesitant, Eunuch Fu added a little more cordiality and reminded softly, "You may not know, but I am now the chief internal supervisor. If it is not a good thing, do you need me to make this trip to announce the decree to Miss Six? That is to say, I have a fate with Miss Six, and I don’t want to miss the good day to witness Miss Six. "
These words were undoubtedly a reassurance for Minglan. This Eunuch Fu was the chamberlain who sent Minglan out of the palace that day when the rebels forced the palace, and vowed to accompany the empress to death.
In the Sheng family mansion, Sheng Hong had already entered the palace to participate in the court meeting. After hearing Eunuch Fu's words, the rest of the family were all happy, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively. Molan and Rulan couldn't wait to pull Minglan, urging her to wash and dress up, while discussing how to make her radiant and stunning when she entered the palace. For a while, the Sheng Mansion was filled with joy and expectation.
With the sound of bells and drums, the grand court meeting officially began. The emperor, who was struggling with his sick body, looked around with a sharp gaze and spoke slowly. Although his voice was a little hoarse, every word was sonorous and powerful: "I summoned you here today to announce something important. I see that among all the sons, Zhao Zongquan is both virtuous and talented, and is capable of taking on great responsibilities, so I made him the crown prince to inherit the throne. I hope all officials will assist him." As soon as these words came out, the whole court was shocked, and then turned into a sound of congratulations that echoed throughout the hall.
Then, the emperor changed the subject and his tone became stern: "Prince Yong and his cronies colluded with foreign enemies and intended to overthrow the government. Their crimes are heinous and cannot be forgiven. I have ordered that they be caught in one fell swoop and severely punished to serve as a warning to others." As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was silent.
"The guilty will be punished, and the meritorious will be rewarded. In times of crisis, there are also loyal and brave people who stand up to protect me and keep our Song Dynasty safe."
After speaking, the emperor gently raised his hand and signaled the eunuch to summon Minglan.
Minglan was waiting outside the hall. An eunuch came to invite Minglan into the hall. Minglan slightly adjusted her clothes and stepped into the hall step by step. The moment she stepped into the hall, the eyes of the civil and military officials in the court were instantly focused on her. Minglan stood tall and straight, with a solemn face and a pair of bright eyes that were particularly attractive. Her gorgeous dress made her even more beautiful, as if the whole hall had become brighter because of her arrival.
When the imperial decree was announced, Minglan knelt down and received it with the most standard court etiquette. Her every move revealed a kind of calmness, and the onlookers nodded. The officials beside Sheng Hong all praised him for his good teaching. Sheng Hong looked at Minglan in the center of the hall and felt proud of her.
All he heard was the eunuch reading aloud: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Since ancient times, the rise and fall of a country has depended on loyal and virtuous people. Minglan, the daughter of Sheng, is both talented and virtuous, wise and brave. In times of national crisis, she stepped forward and accepted orders in times of danger. She has made great contributions to the rescue and has lived up to the Emperor's grace. Her loyalty and bravery are commendable. Her loyal and heroic deeds are witnessed by heaven and earth and respected by all the people. In recognition of her great merits, I have specially conferred her the title of "Princess of Protecting the Country", and she will enjoy the honor of a princess, with a fief of a thousand households, ten thousand taels of gold, a thousand pieces of silk, countless jewels, and a princess 's mansion in the palace to honor her virtue. I hope that she will continue to be loyal and brave, assist the government, and ensure the safety of the country. Here it is!"
The whole hall was filled with applause. Since the founding of the country, there has been no precedent for a woman who was not of royal blood to be honored with the title of princess. Minglan was also stunned. Although she had a premonition that she would be honored, she had never expected that His Majesty would bestow such an honorable title of "Princess Protector of the Nation". Minglan was so stunned that for a moment, she raised her head and looked up at the lofty dragon throne. She saw that the Emperor had a warm smile on his face, his eyes full of praise and expectation. "Princess Protector of the Nation, why don't you accept the order and thank him!"
Minglan kowtowed in a trance to accept the order and thank him. At the back of the palace, Sheng Hong trembled slightly, his heart was filled with excitement. His daughter was awarded the title of princess, which was like a blessing from heaven to him. His joy almost burst out, but due to the court etiquette, he could only suppress his smile, maintaining a calm and graceful expression on his face, secretly happy in his heart. This