Now I pass the throne to you. I hope you can carry out my will, care about the people, take the country as your priority, govern diligently, and expand the territory.
Make our dynasty's rule forever stable and the people live and work in peace and contentment.
Don't let me down, don't let the people of this world down.
Accepting this imperial seal means you are shouldering this immensely heavy responsibility. I hope you will become a wise and enlightened ruler, leaving your name in history."
Jun Zechen knelt respectfully, his face tense, his hands raised firmly above his head with piety and awe.
"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your kindness and for entrusting me with such an important task.
I, as your son, must strictly follow the teachings of my father, take the foundation laid by our ancestors as my root, and the people of the world as my foundation.
I will definitely devote all my energy and work diligently on government affairs, live up to my father's trust, and live up to the weight of the imperial seal.
I, your son, will do my utmost to ensure that our dynasty prospers and enjoys eternal peace, in order to repay my father's great kindness and to comfort the spirits of our ancestors."
Jun Zechen's voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the hall.
After he finished speaking, Eunuch Dehai took the imperial seal from Emperor Jingsheng and placed it in the hands of Crown Prince Jun Zechen under the solemn and dignified gazes of the ministers.
Emperor Jingsheng looked at the Crown Prince below with loving and gratified eyes, and a look of peace gradually appeared on his face.
He finally completed his life's mission.
Then, he slowly closed his eyes.
Eunuch Dehai returned to Emperor Jingsheng's side. When his eyes met Emperor Jingsheng's closed eyes, he was suddenly startled and his face turned pale in an instant.
His lips trembled slightly as he called softly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty." His voice was filled with uncontrollable fear and anxiety.
However, Emperor Jingsheng did not react at all, as if he was sleeping.
Dehai trembled as he put his hand close to the tip of Jing Shengdi's nose, but found that Jing Shengdi was no longer breathing!
Eunuch Dehai's body suddenly collapsed, and grief overwhelmed him like a tide.
He fell to his knees with a thud, his voice hoarse as he croaked, "Your Majesty, you are dead! Your Majesty, you are dead!"
When Jun Zechen heard the voice, he suddenly looked up in shock and stared blankly at his father who had a peaceful expression and closed his eyes.
His body seemed to be hit by an invisible force, and it shook violently. Grief and sorrow instantly welled up in his eyes, and his face became as solemn as if covered by frost.
Even though his heart was as hard as iron, he still felt heartbroken when his father passed away.
After a while, he finally squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "Your son... respectfully bids farewell to your father."
The other ministers all said in unison, "We respectfully bid farewell to Your Majesty!"
In the monarchy, after the emperor's death, his body must be kept in the palace for twenty-seven days.
During this period, a posthumous ceremony must be held, funeral activities must be carried out, the coffin must be suspended, and finally the burial must be completed.
Twenty-seven days later, the new emperor ascended the throne and a grand coronation ceremony was held.
Xiyan Palace.
Su Jingyao sat on the couch with a gentle smile on her face and the child in her arms.
After more than an hour, Xingxing's delicate little face turned rosy, just like an exquisite porcelain doll.
A pair of big black eyes are clear and bright, like two sparkling black gems.
Her little nose is slightly tilted up, and her cherry-like mouth smacks from time to time, which is very cute.
He perfectly inherited the advantages of his parents.
Su Jingyao's slender fingers gently teased the child's pink cheeks, and the child giggled.
Suddenly, a series of bell ringing sounds rang out, as if they were about to break through the sky.
Su Jingyao remained calm, but there was a subtle ripple in the depths of her eyes.
She sighed softly, with a hint of melancholy.
Such a bell would only ring when the emperor passed away.
When the emperor passed away, the bells in the imperial palace would be rung 10,000 times, and all the temples in the kingdom would be rung 30,000 times.
Su Jingyao's gaze slowly moved outside. White snowflakes fluttered down like pieces of white thoughts.
The life of a wise ruler came to an end quietly amidst the falling snow.
And Jun Zechen is about to become the next supreme emperor.
"Master, I will take the grandson away. I will have Miaoxia change your clothes quickly. The Queen will gather everyone in the harem to announce the funeral."
Miaoyun had a serious expression on her face and her voice was a little low.
Su Jingyao nodded slightly, handed the star in her arms to Miaoyun, then took Miaoxia into the bedroom and began to change clothes.
Miaoxia carefully removed all the pearls and jade from her head, then slowly took off her gorgeous clothes and changed her into mourning clothes.
This was prepared early by the Ministry of Internal Affairs under the arrangement of the Queen.
"Master, you must be careful during this funeral. An Liangdi and Tang Fengyi might take some action."
Miaoxia said softly as she carefully tidied her appearance.
"Is there any news from the people in Xiyun Palace?" Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Yes, but our people haven't found out their specific plans."
Miaoxia answered softly, without stopping her hands.
"Are they two on the same side?" Su Jingyao's voice was filled with thought.
"No, it should just be a temporary alliance." Miaoxia answered affirmatively.
Su Jingyao nodded slightly.
They are really brave.
However, with high risk comes high reward.
If they succeed in causing trouble in front of the late emperor's mourning hall, not even the crown prince will be able to protect Ling Yue, and the queen will be furious.
Su Jingyao casually took off the jewel ring from her finger, and Miaoxia quickly took it and put it into the jewelry box.
In order to save his own life, Tang Fengyi became really brave.
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