Although Song Yunyang was reluctant to agree to Chen Zhennan's request, it seemed that there was no better way under the current circumstances.
After thinking for a long time, Song Yunyang finally nodded slowly and agreed to Chen Zhennan's request.
"Okay, I promise you."
Chen Zhennan felt a surge of joy, his lips unconsciously curving upwards, and his eyes sparkling like stars.
I gently cupped her face in my hands, feeling the warmth and smoothness of her skin, and a surge of excitement welled up inside me.
"Thank you, Yunyang."
He said something excitedly, and then Chen Zhennan couldn't help but kiss Song Yunyang on the cheek.
"Yunyang, you are truly my savior!"
To Chen Zhennan's surprise, this battle-hardened female marshal, who had experienced countless life-or-death trials, felt an unprecedented shyness at this moment.
Song Yunyang's cheeks were instantly flushed with a faint blush, like blooming peach blossoms, delicate and beautiful.
She lowered her head, slightly avoiding Chen Zhennan's gaze, and a sweet flutter rose in her heart.
"I...I just want to do something for the Great Yan."
Song Yunyang stammered, her voice tinged with unease, her fingers unconsciously stroking the memorial on the table, trying to conceal the turmoil in her heart.
Chen Zhennan smiled faintly and slowly stood up.
"Tomorrow, right here in the Bohai Prince's Palace, I will transfer the throne to you, and then I will prepare to depart."
...
At the Bohai Prince's Mansion, the morning sun shines through the treetops, casting dappled shadows, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers.
Chen Zhennan stood at the bedroom door, wearing a magnificent dragon robe, his face solemn.
His eyes were like the deep sea, profound and unfathomable.
He slowly turned around and said to Lin Cheng, "Go and summon all the civil and military officials of Lingzhou. Also, tell Shiyu to summon everyone in the team. I have something to announce."
Lin Cheng was slightly taken aback, secretly trying to figure out the Emperor's intentions.
"As you command."
He responded and, filled with curiosity, turned and walked out of the mansion.
An hour later, more than three thousand people gathered outside the gate of the Bohai Prince's Palace.
Lin Cheng looked at Yan Shiyu with slight nervousness and asked in a low voice, "What is His Majesty planning to do?"
Yan Shiyu looked up at the sky, as if searching for an answer, his brows furrowing slightly: "I don't know either. There are quite a few people gathered this time. Perhaps only the Empress knows the Emperor's thoughts."
The officials in Lingzhou were whispering among themselves, all thinking that something had happened to Lin Cheng, otherwise why would they have summoned all the officials in Lingzhou?
Just as everyone was discussing and feeling uneasy, Chen Zhennan finally saw that everyone had arrived at the door and decisively picked up the imperial edict.
He turned to look at Song Yunyang, slowly took her hand, and walked out of the palace gate.
The sunlight shone on them, as if gilding them with a golden glow.
Outside the door, the previously noisy discussions instantly ceased, and everyone knelt down in unison, respectfully shouting, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The sound was like thunder, shaking the air throughout the entire palace.
Chen Zhennan shouted loudly, "Rise!"
Everyone slowly rose to their feet, and the atmosphere became solemn and respectful, with all eyes focused on the imperial edict in Chen Zhennan's hand.
Sunlight shone on the golden imperial edict, reflecting a dazzling light, as if foreshadowing a major change to come.
Unfolding the imperial edict, Chen Zhennan proclaimed loudly: "Since my ascension to the throne, I have toiled day and night, exhausted by state affairs. Today, I have decided to pass the throne to Song Yunyang. From this day forward, Song Yunyang shall succeed as Emperor of the Great Yan!"
After the reading was finished, an atmosphere of shock instantly filled the air. Everyone looked at each other in disbelief, and some even covered their mouths, afraid of making any noise they shouldn't.
Song Yunyang stood beside Chen Zhennan, her expression firm and composed.
Yan Shiyu and Lin Cheng exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Lin Cheng frowned slightly, feeling dissatisfied with Chen Zhennan's decision. His expression shifted between light and dark, stirring up a storm within him.
Yan Shiyu smiled, his eyes sparkling with excitement, having already guessed Chen Zhennan's intentions.
He didn't care that Chen Zhennan had handed over the throne to Song Yunyang; on the contrary, he felt a strange sense of relief.
At that moment, Chen Zhennan's face darkened slightly. Seeing that no one reacted, he shouted angrily, "Are you all deaf?"
After saying that, Chen Zhennan slowly walked to the door. He turned around, his eyes blazing, and looked directly at Song Yunyang. He knelt down on both knees, his posture solemn and devout.
At that moment, it was as if time itself stood still.
Lin Cheng's eyes widened, and he was shocked.
He couldn't believe his eyes. Chen Zhennan's actions were like a bombshell, instantly shattering his doubts.
He hurriedly knelt down, and the surrounding officials followed suit.
Upon seeing this, Yan Shiyu hurriedly shouted, "Brothers, greetings to the new emperor!"
His voice, like a war drum, resonated in everyone's heartstrings.
At his call, the special forces brothers knelt down before Song Yunyang.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
These shouts surged like a tide, instantly pushing the atmosphere to a climax.
When Chen Zhennan took the lead in kneeling down, Song Yunyang felt an unprecedented shock.
She never expected that Chen Zhennan would kneel down to her in order to stabilize morale.
Chen Zhennan doesn't care. Although it's said that a man's knees are worth gold, it depends on the situation.
Song Yunyang took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Song Yunyang blinked slightly, and said clearly and firmly, "All of you, rise!"
Following her command, Chen Zhennan slowly rose to his feet, and his special forces brothers and Lingzhou officials also stood up.
Chen Zhennan smiled slightly and respectfully handed the imperial edict in his hand to Song Yunyang.
Song Yunyang received the imperial edict, her heart filled with excitement.
Setting the imperial edict aside, Song Yunyang announced his first imperial edict as emperor.
"Yan Shiyu, listen to my decree: the special forces will be divided in two. One half will follow Chen Zhennan to the Northeast to quell the war, and the other half will follow me to the Southwest!"
Yan Shiyu stood to the side, and upon hearing the order, his brows furrowed slightly, his gaze shifting hesitantly between Chen Zhennan and Song Yunyang.
Chen Zhennan gave him a slightly displeased look, as if to say, "What are you still hesitating about?"
Yan Shiyu felt the pressure from Chen Zhennan and was startled. He finally said loudly, "This subordinate obeys the order!"
"Um."
Song Yunyang smiled. She could understand Yan Shiyu's reaction. The special forces team was created by Chen Zhennan. They didn't respect imperial power, but Chen Zhennan.
"Chen Zhennan, listen to the decree: effective immediately, you are hereby appointed Grand Marshal of the Armed Forces of the Great Yan, with the authority to command all the troops of the Great Yan and to execute first and report later. No official of the Great Yan may disobey this decree!"
Song Yunyang's voice was as loud as a war drum, carrying an undeniable authority.
Lin Cheng stood aside and nodded slowly. Although Chen Zhennan had lost the throne, he was still in control of the army and the real power remained in his hands.
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