The officials were not pushovers, they didn't believe that Xie Yunzhao would really dismiss them all.
"Are we not allowed to say a word? How can a woman be a king?"
"That's right. Since ancient times, men have been the main descendants of the family. The continuation of the family line is also the inheritance of the man's surname. How can a woman who marries out inherit the family line?"
"The Great Zhou is the kingdom of the Li family. Who among you has the last name Li?"
"The eldest princess' surname is Li and she has already married into the Shen family. The princess' surname is also Shen now. It is absurd for you to make such a hasty decision."
"That's right. If we don't agree, the people will not agree either."
Xie Yunzhao pulled Shen Shurong to sit on the throne: “You are pregnant, you can’t stand for a long time.”
"You, hurry up and get down, that's the dragon throne!" All the officials were so mad at him, how could he have the nerve to say that?
"Come here, put the official who just said that women cannot be kings in the Tianlao for treason, dismiss the person who uses the surname as an excuse, and assign those who say that the people disagree to the group that will hit the pillar." Xie Yunzhao was furious and had no scruples.
"You dare!" The officials didn't believe it. How dare he treat them like this?
Soon, yesterday's rebel troops came in and started tying people up.
The prime minister shook his head and closed his eyes again. The court was about to be in chaos.
"Wait." A female voice came out.
The soldiers and officials below looked at the person who spoke.
"Sir, you can't do that. Those who can enter the palace are all important officials of our dynasty."
Shen Shurong slowly stood up: “My Lords, what is a country and what is a monarch?”
"A country is made up of millions of people. A monarch is the ruler of a country and the parent of millions of people. Only when there is a father and a mother can there be a son."
"A ruler who does good to his people is worthy of being a ruler. What does that have to do with his surname? Did the royal family before the Great Zhou have the surname Li?"
"Since I took charge of the treasury, I have worked diligently to reclaim wasteland and open up sea transportation, all for the benefit of the people."
"I have the same heart for serving the country and the people as others, and I am no worse than others. I am willing to explain to you now that I value your talents and do not want you to be dismissed by my husband."
"Otherwise, look at the soldiers in this hall. Do you have the right to speak?"
The rebels loosened their grip but did not retreat, still waiting to tie someone up.
Xie Yunzhao stood behind Shen Shurong, and his words were always so irritating: "The princess is right. If you are arguing about the surname, then change the name of the Great Zhou. If you say there is no precedent for a female ruler, the new dynasty has this precedent. What else do you have to say?"
Only then did the officials realize that they had been overthinking and that they really had no right to speak.
Xie Yunzhao didn't care about their life or death at all. It could be seen from the fact that he killed the eight civilians without hesitation and put the third prince in jail without hesitation that if he became the emperor, they would have no good life.
Because he doesn't care about anything, he doesn't have any fame, and he doesn't want it.
If the country's name is really changed, what is the meaning of their struggle today?
The Prime Minister stood up at this time. He finally understood that only Princess Yongjia could suppress Xie Yunzhao.
He could not allow the officials to object any longer, so he bowed to the dragon throne and said, "I think the country's name should not be changed. As for those who want to resign, you can submit your resignation to me today. I will approve it. Now it is more important to confer titles on the two majesties."
All the officials were shocked. Could it be that the Prime Minister had also rebelled like the Grand Tutor?
Xie Yunzhao smiled with satisfaction and helped Shen Shurong sit down.
The eldest princess also took the dragon seal with a smile and placed it in Shen Shurong's hand.
The old prince looked at the imperial crown in front of him and did not move.
"What? Old Prince, you can't even do such a small thing?" Xie Yunzhao opened his mouth with a threat in his voice, as if the next sentence would be: What's the point of you being alive?
The old prince shuddered in his heart, it seemed that this place was no longer his Li family's world.
He reluctantly raised the crown and placed it on Xie Yunzhao's head.
The morning court sessions these past two days were like a joke, and all officials were helpless and speechless.
The prince and his family haven't come to their senses yet, and Yongjia has proclaimed himself emperor?
Duke Lu's eyes were red, his son really made him proud.
The officials who were on good terms with the two men all showed expressions of surprise and believed that they would surely benefit from them in the future.
Shen Shurong was granted the title of Emperor Jia, and Xie Yunzhao was granted the title of Emperor Yun.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs rushed to make seals for the two men, dragon robes, new crowns, and other things needed in the palace in the future.
Only this matter has been decided today. After he officially ascends the throne, the charges against Li Chen, the Third Prince, Lu Ziqian and others will be determined.
Xie Yunzhao stayed in the palace, and Chen Shurong returned to the Princess's Mansion, and they each made their own arrangements.
"Little sister, when did you and Yun Zhao plan all this?" When they arrived at the Princess's Mansion, Chen Qi excitedly chased after his sister and asked.
The prince and his wife stared at Chen Shurong with burning eyes, and so did Xiao Qiao. It was incredible that she had become the empress's sister-in-law.
Chen Shurong knew that they were curious and did not hide it: "When I knew that Li Chen wanted to rob the treasury, I started planning. No one can rob our family's things. On the contrary, he has the intention to rob me, so I will rob his."
"Hahaha, you are worthy of being my daughter." The prince laughed loudly.
"Dad, what kind of reward do you and big brother want?"
"Little sister, as long as you are fine, our family is doing well now."
"That's right. Daddy is only one level lower than the prince. Besides, as long as you are here, Daddy is the most important."
Chen Shurong kept smiling with her eyes narrowed. She was really happy because no one could threaten her with her family anymore.
"Dad, big brother, let's talk about it later. Don't get too excited. Go back and rest."
"Okay, let's go back first, don't work too hard."
"I'll stay and accompany Yongjia." Everyone was laughing, except the Princess of the County, whose eyes were red. Her daughter must have suffered a lot. How could she let a little girl like her consider these things?
Chen Shurong hugged his mother's arm and rubbed his face against her shoulder: "Mother is so good to Yongjia."
Xie Yunzhao arranged for the Duke of Lu and his wife to move into the palace. Now that his parents only had him as their son, of course he had to take him in.
The wife of the Duke was busy running around, and her body, which had been unwell due to Xie Yun's death, finally regained strength.
Chen Shurong took the child back to the Princess's Mansion and suggested that Anan come over as well.
Li Wan'er still had to help her mother-in-law, so she asked her wet nurse and the servants to go with Xie Zhinan.
Early the next morning, Chen Shurong cheered up and asked someone to take the three children to play in the back garden.
She sat at the stone table, enjoying the tea and snacks prepared by the servants.
Shen Zhixi and Xie Zhiyi were running and jumping, being very naughty.
Xie Zhinan sat very quietly beside Shen Shurong, not like a child at all.
My second uncle actually wants to rule the world with my mother. What on earth is he thinking? My mother is just a woman!
With this precedent set, doesn't it mean that Shen Zhixi also has a chance to succeed to the throne?
Now his mother is pregnant again, which is really troublesome. He will have to deal with three children in the future.
Shen Shurong glanced at his expression, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: “Anan, your second uncle and I are emperors.”
"Anan heard from grandmother, congratulations to my second uncle and second aunt." Xie Zhinan replied obediently.
"Well, Second Aunt has a gift for you today."
"What gift?" Xie Zhinan raised his head and looked over expectantly.
Shen Shurong looked calmly at the deepest part of the garden, a dilapidated house that had not been repaired yet: "Of course it's a big surprise!"
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