"You are really becoming more and more unruly," the two walked hand in hand amid the sound of stringed instruments. Mei Ya's hand was tightly held by Zhong Mingwei. Mei Ya kept a straight face, trying to make herself look steady and decent, but the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up. "You made such a fuss at the coronation ceremony before, and this time you even made so many things at my coronation ceremony. Who knows how many people will talk about it behind my back."
"Let them talk about it," Zhong Mingwei held Mei Ya's hand tighter, "It's not easy to become the emperor, so it's not for him to live a restricted life. He should do whatever he wants."
"Then how do you know if I'm comfortable?" Mei Ya glanced at Zhong Mingwei and said this with a bit of pride, "Actually, I really want to go alone. That way it will be more glorious."
"That won't do," Zhong Mingwei said hurriedly, "We have to walk together in the future, and even if there are good things, we have to share them together." At this point, Zhong Mingwei raised his eyebrows unhappily, "If you go alone, there might be some fools who dare to watch you secretly, but with me accompanying you, I want to see which fool thinks his life is too long."
"Look at your stingy behavior," Mei Ya couldn't help but curl her lips, and walked up the stairs. While looking at the important officials kneeling in the first row, she couldn't help but be stunned, and then asked Zhong Mingwei in a low voice, "Why was He Chengzhi arranged here?"
Mei Ya's doubts were justified. Those who could be ranked in the front were either royal nobles or important ministers. Even Chen Qingxuan and Pang Yi were only ranked in the second row, but He Chengzhi was there. He Chengzhi was the descendant of a criminal. Although he had won the title of martial arts champion in addition to his status as a criminal, he could not stand here no matter what.
Meiya became more and more confused the more she thought about it, but suddenly she remembered something: "Has it been decided that He Chengzhi will go to the northwest?"
"Yes, it has been decided," Zhong Mingwei said in a deep voice. He glanced at He Chengzhi who was kneeling respectfully on the ground, and then looked at Mei Ya who was so close. Zhong Mingwei suddenly felt reluctant. After a pause, Zhong Mingwei said, "In the future, the important area of the northwest border will have to rely on He Chengzhi. I want to invite He Chengzhi to the palace to have a meal together tomorrow. Girl, what do you think?"
The meaning of Zhong Mingwei's words was very clear. He was planning to host a banquet for He Chengzhi in Jingren Palace, so he asked Meiya's opinion. Meiya was naturally puzzled. Normally, she didn't have to attend such occasions. Besides, she didn't have a close relationship with He Chengzhi and he was an outsider, so there was no reason to host a banquet for him in Jingren Palace. However, Zhong Mingwei obviously cared about this new martial arts champion and seemed to want to introduce Meiya to him. Meiya naturally couldn't refuse.
"That's fine," Mei Ya nodded, paused, and then said, "But I don't know when General He will leave?"
"The day after tomorrow." Zhong Mingwei said, while helping Mei Ya up the last step.
The stringed instruments and wind instruments paused. Xiao An and Gu Qingtong, who had been waiting by the side, hurried forward to help Mei Ya kneel down slowly. The chief eunuch held the imperial edict in both hands, walked to Mei Ya, unfolded the imperial edict, and read it aloud: "I believe that the virtues of heaven and earth are in harmony, and the merits of civilization and education are flourishing. The internal and external governance are complete, and the purpose of peace and harmony is prosperous. Ceremonies are prepared here. Education is flourishing. I advise you, Zhong, although you are a commoner, you are kind and gentle, and you are suitable to teach women in the six palaces. You are chaste and prudent, and you should be a model mother to all nations. I enthrone you as the queen with the imperial seal. You will prosper the family and the descendants. You will help the ancestral temple to maintain the worship. I decree this!"
"I accept the imperial edict!" Mei Ya raised her hands and respectfully received the imperial edict, then handed it to Xiao An beside her.
"Come, take your golden book and golden treasure." Zhong Mingwei said with a smile, and personally handed the golden book and golden treasure to Mei Ya.
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