At this moment, a palace servant came in and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the time has come."
Xiao Yanchu followed the palace servants in. "Yi'er, let's go."
Su Ruojin stood beside Xiao Yanchu, witnessing the birth of a new emperor once again.
She couldn't help but sigh, "Yanchu, neither of us likes being bound by power, but neither Yuan Hong nor Xiao Bao can escape this path. Do you think there really is such a thing as destiny in this world?"
Xiao Yanchu gently took Su Ruojin's hand and said softly, "If there is truly destiny, then my destiny is to meet you."
Su Ruojin fell silent. She was not only moved by Xiao Yanchu's words, but also by the thought that she had come into this world just to meet Xiao Yanchu.
Or more.
She encountered not only Xiao Yanchu, but also her grandmother, Yuan Hong, Xiao Bao, Yan Luo, Yun Niang... and everyone else.
Seeing the composure on Yi'er's face that was beyond his years, and seeing his small body sitting on the large dragon throne receiving the worship of his subjects without showing the slightest fear, Su Ruojin was very gratified.
"Sect Leader Qin has taught Xiao Bao very well."
“You’ve also raised Xiaobao very well, Ajin. You saved Xiaobao, not just physically, but also emotionally,” Xiao Yanchu added softly.
Xiao Yanchu couldn't imagine what Xiao Bao would be like now if he hadn't met A Jin. He would probably still be as dull and foolish as before.
After a series of ceremonies, the new emperor issued several imperial edicts.
The first imperial edict stipulated that the Ninth Prince, Xiao Chen, would be imprisoned in Xianning Palace for life, forbidden from leaving even a step outside.
The second imperial edict stripped Empress Dowager Wei of all her titles and sent her to the imperial mausoleum to guard the tomb in place of the late emperor.
The third imperial edict stated that the Wei family had colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country; the evidence was conclusive, and the entire family was sentenced to be executed.
The fourth imperial edict stated that since the new emperor was young, Prince Su, Xiao Yanchu, would serve as regent, assisting the new emperor in handling state affairs until the regent felt that the new emperor was capable of ruling independently, at which point he could assume personal rule.
The fifth imperial edict states that Su Ruojin, the eldest daughter of the Su family, is intelligent, virtuous, and skilled in medicine. She has developed methods to combat smallpox for the Great Chu Kingdom, as well as explosives and methods to cure the Gu King, thus protecting the peace of the Great Chu Kingdom. Therefore, she is hereby granted the title of Princess Chang Le.
Su Muyao, the second daughter of the Su family, possessed a strong sense of righteousness and risked her life to venture into the enemy's lair. She found evidence of the enemy's spies and made great contributions, and was specially granted the title of Princess Anle.
The sixth imperial edict declared that the new emperor's ascension to the throne would reduce the taxes of the people of Great Chu for three years and grant a general amnesty.
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The court officials had mixed feelings of joy and worry upon hearing that Xiao Yanchu had regained control of the government.
Prime Minister Xu and Minister Wang were pleased that with Xiao Yanchu in power and Princess Chang Le assisting him, Great Chu would surely be safe and sound.
What worries him are some court officials who once wavered between Xiao Yanchu and Xiao Chenyi, fearing that the regent will hold them accountable later.
Regardless of what the court officials thought, Xiao Yanchu was extremely busy during this period. When he went to the morning court, Su Ruojin was still asleep, and when he returned, Su Ruojin had already fallen asleep.
He was afraid of disturbing Ah Jin's sleep, so he could only sleep in the next room.
Fortunately, Su Jiu'an returned at this time and helped Xiao Yanchu a lot.
Yi'er was taken back to Qingyue Mountain by Qin Buyu, and he could only leave the mountain after he had completed his studies.
Although Yi'er is now the emperor, no minister dared to oppose the regent's arrangement.
Moreover, with the emperor absent and the regent in charge of the government, no one dares to object.
However, there are countless hidden guards around Qingyue Mountain, and now even a fly can hardly get in, so it is impossible for Qingyue Mountain disciples to be kidnapped again.
Due to the special circumstances this year, the court officials were unable to take a holiday at home during the Lunar New Year. As compensation, Xiao Yanchu gave each minister an extra six months' salary.
By the time things were almost settled, it was already the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Su Yunfeng also rushed back that day.
Except for Su Wenzhou, who is still stationed in Mohan, the entire Su family is present.
Mrs. Su was so happy that she prepared a large table of dishes, and after everyone was seated...
Madam Su looked around and suddenly her expression became somewhat forlorn.
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