Therefore, Wei Wangqing invited some merchants to this New Year's Eve banquet, the first of whom were those who had initially sided with her.
There were also some pedantic officials who objected, arguing that merchants were not fit to appear in the palace. But when Wei Wangqing suggested not to proceed, the ministers had no choice but to compromise, since having some eyesores was better than not proceeding at all.
Others believe that the empress wanted to elevate the queen's status, or that the queen was seducing the emperor.
After all, who doesn't know that the Queen's father's family are merchants these days?
But all their ideas were useless; they had no say in such matters and could only obey orders.
Originally, there might have been some people who wanted to take advantage of the Empress's new ascension to the throne and hinder her to gain some benefits.
However, it was during these past few months of the Empress's regency that they realized how terrifying she was. Her methods were incredibly sophisticated, and she was not someone they could manipulate at will.
So, in the end, the Queen's wish was granted.
On the night of the New Year's Eve banquet.
Wei Wangqing didn't want Chen Zhiyan to appear, fearing that too many people would cause him trouble.
But Chen Zhiyan was unwilling. He wanted to be with his wife, and besides, as the queen, how could he not be present?
In the end, Wei Wangqing could only grant his wish, but ordered his men to be extremely careful.
Amidst the flowing water and the clinking of wine cups, a scene of peace, prosperity, and bright lights unfolds.
until……
Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!
"May the Emperor and Empress live a thousand years!"
Even those who had never seen His Majesty and Empress, however curious, dared not raise their heads, for fear of disrespecting their sacred countenance.
"Rise." Looking at this scene, one can't help but feel a surge of heroic spirit; this feeling is captivating.
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