"What did you say?!" Yuening reached out in disbelief to grab Muhua, but Muhua gently dodged her.
"Princess, it's time to take your medicine."
Mu Hua was too lazy to say anything more to her, so she stepped forward, grabbed Yue Ning's chin, and forced the medicine down her throat.
Yuening tried to struggle free, but she was already so ill that she had no strength left to resist.
After taking the medicine, Mu Hua pushed Yu Ning down onto the bed, letting her roll around and cry out in pain.
Now, Yuening has gradually changed from initially asking people to call the imperial physician and the national advisor for her to constantly shouting, "Kill me, please kill me."
The pain was so intense that she would rather die than endure it any longer.
Unfortunately, the princess's residence is now entirely under Mu Hua's control. Without her orders, let alone calling the imperial physician for her, no one even approaches Yu Ning's room. Only Yu Ning's painful wails occasionally escape from the room.
*
The sixth day of the sixth lunar month is an auspicious day for all things.
The continuous rainy weather suddenly cleared up today.
As the sun rises, its rays fall upon the golden glazed tiles of the palace, making them gleam.
In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the officials, dressed in court robes, stood solemnly and respectfully. Su Ruojin and her entourage also stood in the hall as envoys from the Great Chu to congratulate the new emperor.
Buzz~~
The melodious chimes rang out.
"Kneel!" As the eunuch in charge of ceremonies' voice rang out, all the officials knelt on the ground.
The new emperor, Xiaoyue, walked slowly beneath the canopy, passing through the assembled officials.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
The voices of the courtiers welcoming the new emperor resounded throughout the palace.
Yuan Hong, the new princess of Xiaoyue, Yan Che, is only twelve years old, but she walks with a steady gait, stands tall and proud, and has an imposing presence. Her well-tailored golden dragon robe shines with a faint golden light under the morning sun, as if telling the story of the majesty of imperial power.
After Ji Yanche sat on the dragon throne, the officials inside and outside the hall, as well as the representatives of foreign envoys who came to offer their congratulations, all bowed again and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" The sound echoed throughout the palace and lingered for a long time.
Ji Yanche raised his hand, "Everyone, please rise."
The assembled officials stood respectfully. Ji Yanche slowly rose, his voice, though still somewhat childish, remained steady and powerful: "Today I ascend the throne, and I am determined to cherish the well-being of all people, diligently govern the country, widely implement benevolent policies, and bestow blessings upon all. I will not fail the trust of the late emperor, nor the hopes of the people, so that my Xiaoyue Kingdom may be forever secure, the people may live in peace, and long-lasting stability may be achieved!"
The courtiers knelt again, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Looking at Yuan Hong like this, Su Ruojin's eyes gradually welled up with tears.
The child she picked up, who used to follow her around calling her "sister" every day, has grown up at this moment.
Although Yuan Hong was her younger brother, at this moment, Su Ruojin felt the same gratification as an old mother watching her beloved son grow up and become successful.
Xiao Yanchu noticed Su Ruojin's excitement and understood the bond between her and Yuan Hong over the years. He gently reached out and took Su Ruojin's small hand, giving it a squeeze.
Su Ruojin glanced at him and smiled; she understood what Xiao Yanchu meant.
Yes, she should be happy for Yuan Hong. He is no longer that freak who is disliked, nor the nemesis who caused the death of his parents, but the dignified Emperor Xiaoyue.
From this day forward, the fate of Xiaoyue would rest on his shoulders, and the happiness and peace of countless people would depend on him alone.
Go Ji Yanche!
You can do it!
Su Ruojin silently cheered for Yuan Hong in her heart.
Then the chief eunuch began to read out the first imperial edict issued by Yuan Hong after his ascension to the throne:
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