The Eastern Palace.
Chen Xiao returned to her palace and calmed down for a moment before she could figure out the current time. She realized that she had transmigrated into the ending of the story, and all the questions she had been curious about were now answered.
The wife she longed for had only one child after more than twenty years on the throne, and she had even transmigrated into her wife's child. Judging from Chu Yanxi's words, it seemed that he intended to pass the throne to her.
Upon closer reflection, she was always focused on her career in the book, and there was no description of her harem, let alone a moment of relaxation. After finally achieving stability in the court and having the crown prince of marriageable age, it's no wonder she wanted to abdicate.
"Bingo! Congratulations, host, your guess was completely correct! Host is so smart! Great!" Unlike the ethereal voice of the previous two times, this time it was a cheeky one.
Chen Xiao was startled. He first looked around, then thought to himself, "Could you please turn the volume down? Your sudden noise scared me to death! If others see me behaving this embarrassingly, what will become of my reputation as the Crown Prince?!"
Upon hearing this, the system frantically pressed the volume up button, then spoke again to scare Chen Xiao, "Host, don't worry, there's no one within a mile radius! And host, you adapted really quickly! You've already taken on the role of the Crown Prince so fast!"
Feeling like his brain had been blown up, Chen Xiao finally understood the peculiar nature of this system: it would do the opposite of whatever he was told to do.
After a moment of silence, she became somewhat dejected. "There's nothing I can do about it! Isn't this a mandatory task? I want to get back to the real world as soon as possible. I haven't gone on a trip with my parents yet, and I haven't finished that movie review I was supposed to write..."
Xi Xi quickly comforted Chen Xiao, "Host, don't be so negative. Ever since you transmigrated here, time has stopped in the modern world you're in! Don't worry, just think of it as experiencing ancient life here!"
Let me introduce myself. My name is Xixi, and I'm your exclusive system for this mission. You're probably already aware of your current situation. Your mission has been triggered; if you complete it, you'll receive a generous reward!
"What if it's not finished?" Chen Xiao asked tremblingly, recalling the words of obliteration in the novels he had read.
"If it's not completed... there's no reward!" Xi Xi said with a grin.
Chen Xiao patted his chest. "Phew, that scared me to death. Your system is actually quite kind."
"Of course, your life is our top priority, so hurry up and report back to Chu Yanxi. Only by completing the mission will you be able to return to the real world!"
Chen Xiao thought of her parents, friends, and relatives in real life, and couldn't help but feel like crying. She might not see them again for decades...
But he quickly rallied after a moment of sadness, saying, "I must get on with the mission as soon as possible!" With that, he headed toward the Qianqing Palace.
In the Qianqing Palace.
After receiving Chen Xiao's reply, Chu Yanxi was filled with emotion. "Seeing how outstanding and sensible you are, your mother is relieved. Now that the court is stable and the world is at peace, you don't need to worry after you ascend the throne. Just take good care of yourself and the people, and that will be enough."
Recalling the way of bowing in the TV series, Chen Xiao bowed to Chu Yanxi and said, "Your subject obeys the decree. Your Majesty, rest assured, your subject will do his utmost for the people and for the world!"
After Chen Xiao left, Chu Yanxi's eyes reddened. "Although I'm reluctant, I can finally..."
...
Let's go back to today.
Thus, Chen Xiao ascended the throne.
The chief eunuch, Shen Xi, lowered his head, seemingly not hearing the new emperor's words, and whispered a reminder, "Your Majesty, it's time to change the era name!"
Chen Xiao snapped out of his reverie, recalling the wishes of the heroines in the book, "Let's change the era name to Jiajing, wishing all the people of the world peace, health, and happiness!"
In the winter of the 28th year of the Chongqi reign, the emperor abdicated in favor of the crown prince due to poor health. The new emperor ascended the throne and changed the reign title to Jiajing.
The edict of abdication to the crown prince reads:
The Way governs all under Heaven, and civilization thus governs the calendar; the Great Treasure is the throne, and the Imperial Palace is the place of supreme honor. In the past, meritorious achievements did not prosper, and the rites of abdication were sought through various trials. From the Three Dynasties onward, the world was considered one family, with successors inheriting the throne and lineage, and descendants passing on their positions.
Yet, from dawn till dusk, I have diligently served in the court, always mindful of my declining years and the hardships I face. For nine years, I have tirelessly governed the country. Now, my youthful vigor has faded, and in my twilight years, I am weary of my duties. I have long yearned for a life beyond worldly concerns, a life of lofty ambition and soaring high above the clouds. I have cast aside all burdens and worldly cares, as if discarding worn-out shoes, and deeply seek tranquility and peace.
Crown Prince Chu Chenxiao, whose birth year was auspicious, has long been distinguished by his extraordinary appearance, possesses divine martial prowess, and is wise and insightful.
The throne is now passed to Chu Chenxiao. The relevant authorities shall prepare the necessary rites and bestow the title upon him in due time. All officials, ministers, governors, and local officials, down to the common people, shall all respectfully obey and comply with my will. This proclamation is hereby issued to the entire realm so that all may know and be aware.
Crown Prince Chu Chenxiao ascended the throne.
The coronation ceremony will be held the following day.
Chen Xiao stared blankly at the imperial edict, then said to Xi Xi, "If I remember correctly, isn't this the edict of Emperor Gaozu of Tang abdicating the throne to the Crown Prince?"
"Yes, host, you're not mistaken, but please don't take it to heart! This has absolutely nothing to do with you! Don't worry! It's just that although this book is set in a fictional dynasty, it's still quite meticulous."
In addition, this system is extremely knowledgeable and can handle ancient culture with ease, so it can easily play around with it! Xi Xi sat on the sofa, crossed her legs, and looked at Chen Xiao's expression on the screen, and hurriedly explained.
This means that it couldn't describe the abdication edict, so it had to plagiarize it.
Chen Xiao helped Xi Xi translate before regaining his sense of shock. "Oh my god, who understands? I was just getting used to being the Crown Prince yesterday, and today I'm going to be the Emperor? How can a college student like me be the Emperor?! And the abdication edict is plagiarized! Don't be so ridiculous!"
"Oh dear, host, don't get excited. You college students are the best at playing emperors in fictional dynasties. As for this edict, I just found it randomly. Don't take it to heart, host. You can't compare to Emperor Taizong of Tang at all. It's just a world in a book, don't worry about it too much!" Xi Xi was used to Chen Xiao's quirky words and answered her calmly.
"What about tomorrow's coronation ceremony?! I don't know any etiquette!" Chen Xiao scratched his head in bewilderment. The palace maids at the door, seeing the beautiful new emperor like this, all lowered their heads to show their understanding and pretended not to see it.
When Xi Xi received a call from another host, she casually brushed off Chen Xiao, "Don't worry, host, I'll pull up Chu Yanxi's coronation video for you right away. You'll understand after watching it once; it's very simple. Also, host, please stop making any moves that are inconsistent with your status. It's too offensive to look at. I don't even want to watch it anymore. I'm logging off now. See you later."
"Thank you..." Chen Xiao held back the curse that was about to escape his lips and gritted his teeth to shut his mouth.
After some lighthearted banter with Xi Xi, her nervousness eased somewhat, and she gradually calmed down, beginning to watch the video of Chu Yanxi's ascension to the throne.
In the video, Chu Yanxi didn't seem as calm and confident as Chen Xiao had imagined. Instead, she appeared somewhat nervous, with slightly clenched fists peeking out from her wide sleeves. After a long and tedious ceremony, it finally came to a successful conclusion, and Chu Yanxi gradually relaxed, looking towards... Chen Xiao?
As if knowing what Chen Xiao was wondering about, Xi Xi suddenly spoke up, "She's looking at the camera. Host, don't worry about that. Hurry up and prepare for your coronation ceremony!" Then she turned off the video and went offline.
Chen Xiao's tense mood was stirred up again. He had no time to pay attention to the suspicious points in the video or Xi Xi's unpredictable remarks. He quickly went to review his etiquette.
"That was close, we almost got caught." Xi Xi patted her chest like Chen Xiao, then lay down on the sofa and watched Chen Xiao study.
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