Chapter 502: Accession Day



This world is too unfair. She was born a princess and deserved the best of everything in the world. So when she looked at the sunny platform, her feeling of unwillingness became stronger.

The smile on her face disappeared as well. Standing next to her was Princess Min. After taking a quick look at Princess Yuehua's face for a while, she figured out most of what was going on. She then turned sideways to glance at the group of wives of nobles who were chatting animatedly, and a plan immediately emerged in her mind.

"Princess, you got up early today. I see you don't look well."

These words pulled Princess Yuehua out of her thoughts.

Of course she was not convinced, but this was not the time to show it, so she immediately restrained her expression, put on a smile and spoke.

"Yes, I am old now, and I am a bit sleepy. I usually stay in the princess's mansion, so I am a bit tired to get up so early suddenly."

"Who says it's not true? We are all old, and when we get old we have to accept our fate. Life should be lived by the young. Princess, look, isn't that the case with Madam Gu? Her husband is capable, and she is respected in the harem. I heard that even the nobleman from the Xing family who entered the palace was in a hurry to send her some good things."

Princess Yuehua used to not care much about the new emperor's harem.

After all, to her, they were just juniors who should have respected her. But when she went to the palace to pay a visit to the current Queen Mother a few days ago, when she met the Crown Princess and others, they showed less respect than before, and more of an attitude of a superior.

This also made Princess Yuehua quite angry! "What do you mean?"

"What can I mean? Princess, you worry too much. It's just that a family like the Dingping Marquis's Mansion can turn things around by sending a daughter to the palace. It seems that our new emperor's harem will be very lively in the future."

After these words were spoken, Princess Min pretended to leave without saying a word, leaving Princess Yuehua alone to continue thinking about things.

yes!

If the Fourth Prince's loyal followers like them could turn their lives around with the help of a concubine sent into the palace, why couldn't they?

There are many beauties in the Jiangnan area. When she returns to Yizhou and carefully selects them and sends them to the palace, it is hard to say who will be the master of the situation in the future.

Thinking of this, she breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, she looked at everyone more favorably. After all, she was an old woman who had experienced three generations. She had seen everything in the royal family. As long as the concubine she supported could win the emperor's true love and have children, she was afraid that her future would still be as bright.

After having this thought, he temporarily let go of the depression in his heart, and at this moment he was sincerely waiting for the return of the new emperor.

After standing there for about half an hour, the new emperor finally arrived.

He walks like a dragon and a tiger, with a look of high spirits.

He was already middle-aged and full of vigor, so wearing the dragon robe made him look even more majestic.

After serving as regent for many years, the crown prince's ascension to the throne was a natural progression.

Now, standing on his left was Prime Minister Guo, and on his right was Gu Shaoyu. He had both civil and military officials under his command. Naturally, he walked with steady steps, looking down upon the world. Then, with a firm look in his eyes and a straight back, he climbed up to the highest platform step by step. Then, after turning around, he saw everyone kneeling.

"Long live the emperor."

The roar of thunder and sea now surged to the new emperor, and it was even more real than when he was offering sacrifices to heaven just now. Upon seeing this, the eunuch Liu, who was in charge of the ceremony, immediately spoke out in a loud voice.

"Heaven and earth are united in virtue, and the sundial shines brightly. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, the country will be named Hongyuan. I respectfully pay homage to the Imperial Ancestral Temple."

"Congratulations to the new dynasty, may the country prosper, and congratulations to your majesty, may you live a long and healthy life!"

Guo Xiang and Gu Shaoyu knelt down together and answered loudly, and the others followed suit and repeated it.

"Congratulations to the new dynasty, may the country prosper, and congratulations to your majesty, may you live a long and healthy life!"

Du Jingyi knelt on the ground respectfully, without overstepping the line in the slightest. Even though she wanted to look up at the emperor's pride, she held back.

Announce it to the world and everyone will know.

With wave after wave of cheers, the coronation ceremony was finally coming to an end.

Afterwards, the new emperor honored Empress Guo as the Empress Dowager in front of all the ministers, and canonized Crown Princess Yan as the Empress. As for Prime Minister Guo, he had already been a veteran of three dynasties, so he was only given a higher title. When Gu Shaoyu was promoted to the rank of first-class duke, everyone was surprised, but they did not dare to object.

Du Jingyi couldn't help swallowing her saliva. As a first-class duke of a different surname, even a lady in the harem like her knew the importance of his status. So she could feel the eyes from all directions, and at this moment they were all on her back.

From now on, they will have to be even more cautious in their lives.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but take a deep breath. She couldn't let her husband's face be lost in front of her! "When I first ascended the throne, I felt the kindness of the late emperor and was determined to help the people. Therefore, I reduced taxes for three years and then issued a general amnesty to honor God."

"Your Majesty's great grace, the people are grateful."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

At Guo Xiang's shout, everyone knelt down again. From then on, the reign title was officially changed to the first year of Hongyuan, and Xian De became a prominent mark in the history of Daxing.

The former dynasty and the harem were all rewarded, and the enthronement ceremony progressed little by little. By the time it was over, it was already noon. Just as Mrs. Guo said, they might not be able to make it in time for lunch and dinner.

Therefore, many people were so hungry that beads of sweat fell on their foreheads. Du Jingyi quietly handed an ice silk handkerchief to Mrs. Guo, which felt cold to the touch. Mrs. Guo looked at her gratefully, and then carefully reminded her.

"Let's have a bite. We will go to the harem to pay our respects to the Queen Mother, the Empress, and the other ladies in the other palaces."

"Well, thanks to Grandma Guo for reminding me."

While wiping his sweat with a handkerchief, Du Jingyi quietly took out a fingertip-sized pastry from his sleeve and casually stuffed it into his mouth. He chewed it lightly and swallowed it quickly. After eating seven or eight pieces, he felt like his stomach was full and his heart was not anxious.

She was well prepared, so she was not afraid, but those who were not prepared could only continue to wait in the sun and hungry.

Fortunately, the celebration ended soon, and when Mrs. Guo stood up, she was supported by several people. Her face did not look very good, after all, she was quite old.

Several daughters-in-law of the Guo family came up to help and asked hurriedly.

"Mother-in-law, are you okay?"

"It's okay, it's okay, I just feel a little dizzy from the sun. I can go to the side hall of Shoukang Palace to rest for a while."

Shoukang Palace was where Empress Dowager Guo moved her palace.

If someone else said this, it would be considered treasonous, but if it was said by Old Lady Guo, everyone thought it was reasonable. (End of this chapter)


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