Chapter 314 Triumph
Hearing He Xi's words, several people looked at him.
There was a hint of ambiguity in their eyes.
He Xi felt guilty for a moment, touched his nose and took a few steps back.
Most of the people present were martial artists, so they could all hear what He Xi said just now.
Su Changxue touched the horse's mane and glanced at the two people who were talking in Fenghe Pavilion, as if he had not heard what He Xi had just said.
On the other side, Ming Xi, who was leaning against the carriage with his head resting, was also looking at Lin Zhaoyue.
Just look at her.
There is only loyalty and admiration, and no delusion.
Because everyone was far away and didn't pay much attention, we didn't know what they were talking about.
But everyone could see that Her Royal Highness the Princess was exceptionally relaxed, casual and a little lazy.
In front of the princess, Xiao Tingye no longer showed the coldness and indifference he usually showed in front of them.
After resting for an hour, the carriage set off again, heading towards the capital.
As they approached the city gates, they saw civil and military officials lined up along the roadside, their military appearances in a stately manner and a solemn guard of honor stretching all the way from the gates, solemnly awaiting the princess's arrival. Xiao Tingye, dressed in light black armor, led the troops in the vanguard, personally clearing the way for Princess Zhaohua's carriage.
On both sides of the carriage, there were two men of unparalleled elegance on horseback.
The two men were outstanding in appearance and bearing, guarding the princess's carriage on both sides.
Inside and outside the city gate, all officials and soldiers knelt down, their shouts shaking the heavens:
"Her Royal Highness the Princess is welcome back to the court—Live a thousand years, live a thousand years, live a thousand thousand years!"
Pei Wanxing was wearing an official robe and riding a horse behind him, with a smug smile on his face.
Xia Yu led his troops to the rear, and when he entered the city gate, he was also shocked by the scene before him.
And when she followed the carriage so cheerfully, feeling the envious and admiring eyes around her, a trace of emotion she had never felt before quietly flowed in her heart. At this moment, she found the real mark she could leave in this world.
Her name is Xia Yu.
She lives in this world.
As the princess' carriage slowly drove through the streets, the pearl curtains under the canopy swayed gently, creating a graceful and elegant scene.
A figure in the crowd suddenly trembled. He pushed aside the people in front of him and squeezed forward recklessly, his eyes closely following the luxurious carriage.
"Eldest sister..." he mumbled, his voice trembling with disbelief. His eyes suddenly flushed red, a damp heat blurring his vision. He desperately pushed forward, but was roughly pushed back by the soldiers maintaining order.
"Back off! Don't come any closer!" the soldier shouted sternly.
But Lin Ye rushed forward like a madman, regardless of anything. "Eldest sister!!" He shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice almost ripping through the wind, but he was held tightly by the soldiers.
"You bold lunatic! How dare you charge into the Princess' carriage!"
Lin Ye burst into tears, "Let me see her, just once... please..." He struggled, his eyes fixed on the carriage that was moving away, "Eldest sister! I know I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!"
Yet the regal carriage didn't stop, the pearl curtains unmoved. He was brutally pinned down by the soldiers, struck hard in the knee, and slid limply to the ground. Dust stained his robes, but he seemed oblivious. He simply stared blankly at the retreating convoy, his pupils gradually dilating.
"I know I was wrong..." He muttered to himself, his voice broken, "Why...why don't you forgive me..."
He had been filled with regret for the past few days. He wanted to tell her that it was just a moment of confusion, that he had been blinded by greed. He was the one who had done something wrong to his elder sister first...
They are siblings. As long as he admits his mistake, the elder sister will forgive him. She will...
However, the distance between them as the carriage moved further and further away had completely separated them into two different worlds.
Even meeting each other became an insurmountable chasm for them.
"What did I give up, and what did I gain..."
He muttered to himself, not knowing who he was asking.
He thought that if he lost something, he would gain something.
But he found out in the end.
He gained nothing but lost everything.
I have even lost my closest blood relatives in this world...
It was obviously not like this before I met Chu Yinyin.
Now, in his memory, everything from his childhood to when he met Chu Yinyin, where he was protected and favored by his elder sister, seemed more like a beautiful dream, as if it was something that happened in his previous life.
He was pushed hard to the ground by the soldiers and given a warning.
The carriage in front had already gone further and further away.
Xiao Tingye, who was leading the group in front, glanced back, but only glanced back before he looked away coldly.
Lin Zhaoyue also heard the noise behind her, but slowly closed her eyes.
Everything is my own fault, so I cannot blame anyone else.
She knew that her father had sent people to secretly provide aid, but she just turned a blind eye.
After all, he is the Queen Mother's biological son, and the Emperor cannot let him fend for himself.
My father can be cruel to anyone.
But he could not be cruel to those related to his mother.
As for Lin Ye, she never thought of taking his life.
It's just that I don't want him.
Lin Zhaoyue is not so cruel as to kill her own brothers.
Princess Zhaohua and General Xiao returned triumphantly to the capital.
The emperor was very pleased and held a special palace banquet to welcome him, and also bestowed heavy rewards according to custom.
However, the person who shocked the whole country the most was Little Master Pei Wanxing - she jumped three levels and was promoted to the Minister of Personnel in one fell swoop, and even entered the cabinet to participate in confidential matters!
It should be noted that the prime ministers of Daxia have always come from the cabinet.
Now Pei Wanxing not only holds an important position, but also has the responsibilities of two ministries. This shows how much the emperor favors him.
For a while, court officials speculated: Could it be that Daxia will welcome the first female prime minister in history?
Although some people were secretly shocked, no one spoke out to refute it.
Pei Wanxing made outstanding contributions during this trip to Xiling. The emperor's reward is fair and appropriate and cannot be criticized.
When Pei Wanxing knelt on the ground to express his gratitude, Lin Zhaoyue looked at him from afar, and a smile appeared on her lips.
After expressing his gratitude, Pei Wanxing raised his head and looked at Lin Zhaoyue who was sitting on the right side of the emperor, with stars twinkling in his eyes.
Xia Yu sat at the banquet and looked at Lin Zhaoyue, who was the center of everyone's attention, with a smile on his lips.
After the ceremony of conferring awards, the emperor slowly rose from the dragon throne. His gaze swept over the courtiers, and his voice, steady and powerful, echoed in the silent hall: "I have been feeling deeply fatigued and my energy is waning lately. I am gradually finding it difficult to handle the affairs of state. For the sake of our country and the people of the world, I have decided that from this day forward, Princess Zhaohua will oversee the government and officially become the crown prince! My beloved minister, Xiao Tingye, the head of the Privy Council, is loyal, brave, wise, and a pillar of our nation. You should wholeheartedly assist the crown prince and stabilize our country and bring peace to the people!"
For a moment, his expression was one of shock, yet it seemed as if he had already expected it.
However, before they stood up, Lord Xiao Tingye, who was sitting below Princess Zhaohua, had already stood up first.
The moment he stood up, he attracted the attention of the whole audience.
He met Princess Zhaohua's gaze for a moment, then lifted his skirt, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty is wise. I will do my utmost to assist Her Royal Highness and live up to your trust!"
Xiao Tingye's words made all the officials in the court understand that the situation was already determined.
Instantly, everyone in the hall knelt down and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise! Long live the princess! Long live His Majesty!"
The loud shouts were deafening, as if they leaped out of the entire palace.
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