Chapter 186 Two Emperors
Upon hearing this, the officials who had just stood up knelt down again in a large crowd.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our emperor."
"The emperor's passing has left us heartbroken. May your spirit rest in peace."
"Upon hearing of the Emperor's passing, we, the ministers, are heartbroken and willing to die in retribution for the Emperor's kindness."
All officials expressed their condolences and respect for Xiao Ze's death.
Gradually, everyone's words became unified, "The emperor has passed away, and we are heartbroken. May your majesty's spirit rest in peace."
After a long time, one of the officials stood up and said, "The country cannot be without a ruler for a day. Please ask King Cheng to ascend the throne and take charge of the overall situation."
Between Xiao Ping and Xiao Jin, Xiao Ping is older, so it is most reasonable for him to ascend the throne.
But some people also recommended Xiao Jin, "Prince Rui cares about the country and the people, and is a man of noble character. I hope that Prince Rui will be the great king of Qi, protecting the beautiful rivers and mountains and safeguarding the peace of the country."
Xiao Jin glanced at Xiao Ping, and Xiao Ping curled his lips.
Judging from the support for the two, more people support Xiao Jin.
Most of those who supported Xiao Ping were the more pedantic among the civil servants, who believed that seniority should be given priority.
"This prince has no interest in the throne." Xiao Ping stated. He looked at Xiao Jin and said, "Daqi, it's better to entrust it to Brother Rui."
Those who supported Xiao Ping were all stunned. They didn't expect that Xiao Ping would give up directly.
"King Cheng, you..." They were unwilling to give in and wanted to stick to their own principles.
But Xiao Ping didn't give them a chance, "I have made up my mind."
After living in his fiefdom for so many years, he was not even used to living in the capital, so how could he be willing to live in the palace?
How comfortable is the fiefdom? How simple and honest are the people there?
Then he turned towards Xiao Jin and prepared to kneel down.
Xiao Jin suddenly reached out to stop him.
Xiao Ping was puzzled and looked at him blankly, wondering what Xiao Jin was thinking.
The other officials knelt on the ground, "Please, King Rui, ascend the throne!"
The official shouted several times, but Xiao Jin still did not respond.
All the officials looked up, as puzzled as Xiao Ping.
"Your Highness..."
Everyone was waiting for Xiao Jin's decision.
On the way here, Xiao Jin had been persuaded by Ling Chan that he was willing to succeed to the throne.
But just when the officials were saying that he cared deeply about the country and the people, and that he was a man of noble character and righteousness, and that they were asking him to pray for the emperor, to protect the beautiful mountains and rivers, and to safeguard the peace of his country...
He suddenly thought of Ling Chan.
At this moment, he was ashamed.
He felt that in terms of caring about the country and the people, being a patriot, protecting the beautiful rivers and mountains, and safeguarding the peace of the country... he was far inferior to Ling Chan.
If he were to be the emperor and Chan'er the empress, it would be a waste of Chan'er's talent if she were only the empress.
Xiao Ping pressed his hand down, and all the officials quieted down.
"Ajin," Xiao Ping called out, "the country cannot be without a ruler for a day, so don't hesitate."
Xiao Jin looked around at everyone, and all the officials shouted again, "Please invite King Rui to ascend the throne!"
"You may wish to have me ascend the throne, but I will not have a queen."
No queen?!
Everyone was even more confused. Prince Rui and Princess Rui were deeply in love, so why would Prince Rui say such a thing?
Xiao Jin continued, "If I don't appoint a queen, and I ascend the throne, Princess Ling Chan will become the empress, just like me, and rule the country with me, like two emperors ruling together!"
Two emperors reigning together?!
Everyone was dumbfounded... "This..."
"Prince Rui, this... has never happened before."
They looked to Xiao Ping and asked him for help, "Prince Cheng..."
Unexpectedly, Xiao Ping just smiled knowingly.
"Prince Rui..." The officials thought a lot, "There has never been such a precedent."
"If this sets a precedent, the Empress will..."
"Wouldn't that mean we're handing over the kingdom of Daqi to someone else?"
They said it implicitly, but the meaning was very clear. They were afraid that after Ling Chan succeeded to the throne of empress, she would marginalize Xiao Jin and take over the Daqi kingdom for herself.
Ling Rui was also among the officials, and he was shocked.
That... abandoned girl who was forgotten by him in the backyard of Ling Mansion, now...
The official next to him looked at him, meaning that he should go and persuade King Rui.
But Ling Rui did not move. The last time the Great Wolf King intended to destroy the city, it was Ling Chan who took action to resolve it.
This time, although he didn't know the specific circumstances, he knew that Jie Zhen and Zuo Lun's failure was definitely Ling Chan's work.
Just based on these two things, Ling Chan is a hero of Daqi.
If Prince Rui ascends the throne, she, as queen, can still handle state affairs.
Xiao Jin wanted two emperors to rule the country, so that Ling Chan could handle state affairs more legitimately.
As for the issues that the officials were worried about, Ling Rui was not that worried.
Because Ling Chan... doesn't have any issues with in-laws.
His Ling family does not have such ability or such ambition.
Ling Chan worked with him twice, but never showed any intention of letting go of her grudge against him.
"Marquis of Zhenbei Ling Chan has made great contributions to Daqi. If he is only made the queen, it would be a waste of his talent." Xiao Ping was the first to stand up and support Xiao Jin.
"Brother Rui, I support your decision."
Xiao Ping looked at Xiao Jin with a smile.
In fact, his mother had said this before today.
He has no talent for governing a country, and although Ajin has talent, he lacks enough courage.
Compared to them, Ling Chan, although a girl, has both courage and talent.
If Ling Chan were a man, it would be right for the world to be handed over to her.
But Ling Chan is actually a woman. If she really becomes the Queen of Daqi, all officials and people will definitely oppose it.
But if there are two emperors ruling the country, people will be more likely to accept it.
Xiao Ping thought that this group of people still couldn't get over it.
So what if there were two emperors? Ling Chan had just given birth to Emperor Rui's child, a boy.
In the future, this child will be made the crown prince. When he inherits the throne, the whole world will still belong to the Xiao family.
Thinking about it this way, Ling Chan is actually just holding the title of empress to help the Xiao family.
They're worried about this and that...
I don’t know whether Ling Chan is willing.
"Brother Rui, have you ever asked your sister-in-law about your plan?" Xiao Ping asked with a raised eyebrow.
Xiao Jin said bluntly, "I never asked her."
"Aren't you afraid that your sister-in-law will disagree?"
Xiao Ping's words caused dissatisfaction among the officials. "How could she not agree with the Marquis of Zhenbei becoming the empress?"
"Could it be that our Great Qi Jiangshan has humiliated her?"
Xiao Jin was helpless. "The princess just gave birth and is weak. I will tell her about this matter another day."
With such ambiguity, everyone just accepted it.
"Please let King Rui ascend the throne!" The officials pleaded again.
Xiao Jin glanced at Xiao Ping, and at his nod, he turned around, climbed onto the high seat, and sat down on the dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, I kowtow to the new emperor. Long live his life." Xiao Ping took the lead and knelt down, shouting "Long live his life."
All the officials followed suit, and their voices resounded through the sky.
In Ningshou Palace, Zuo Dongrou heard the noise and tried desperately to rush out.
"Queen Mother!" Xin Jiancheng personally blocked the door, "Prince Rui has ascended the throne."
"Xin Jiancheng!!!" Zuo Dongrou gritted her teeth, "You, actually betrayed me!"
Xin Jiancheng lowered his head and bowed.
A new emperor appoints new ministers. What is betrayal? He is a man of insight.
It was just like when he first joined Zuo Dongrou...
When the young emperor ascended the throne, he no longer had power in his hands, and everyone in the court obeyed the empress dowager, so naturally he had to cling to Zuo Dongrou.
Now...the world has changed, and he has to change too!
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