lcionline Chapter 496: Conferring the Crown Princess
Chapter 496: Conferring the Crown Princess
Liang Chongyue handed over two mines to the people arranged by her uncle for care. The remaining mines that have not yet been mined have not yet been divided into ownership in the northern border and are not her fiefdom. Liang Chongyue cannot touch them now.
So as to avoid arousing envy and causing trouble.
The Fengtian Hall was being rebuilt. Liang Chongyue threw the last tablet in the Taimiao into the fire. Looking at the blazing flames, Liang Chongyue casually poked it with an iron rod.
"Your Highness, someone is coming."
Jing Sui Yang's voice was heard outside. Chi Rong took the iron rod from His Highness's hand. After Liang Chongyue washed his hands, he looked at the people who followed Jing Sui Yang in.
They were all talented people that she had carefully cultivated over the years. Liang Chongyue sat on the dragon throne, looking down at the men and women kneeling in front of her.
Liang Chongyue reached into his sleeve and took out the list of arrangements he had prepared long ago:
"The men will replace the officials who survived that day in the court, and the women will go to the places above to help this princess manage the economy of the northern border."
Liang Chongyue cannot directly use women in the court now. When she comes to power, she will definitely ensure gender equality in this era.
Liang Chongyue released carrier eagles twice in total. The first time was for her uncle. Her uncle had secretly raised a group of people for her in the suburbs of Beijing a long time ago, and now was the time to use them.
Fortunately, my uncle was quick enough and sent all these people to the northern border before my scumbag father sent anyone.
With someone working, Liang Chongyue was happy to have some free time and didn't want to go back to Beijing early. Although the northern border was cold, it also had unique scenery. There was someone to take care of all the things, so Liang Chongyue handed them over to his two uncles with confidence and took Chi Rong and Jing Suiyang to visit several nearby scenic spots in the northern border.
In the snow-covered mountain stream, soaking in the hot springs in the greenhouse, with the handsome man by her side, Liang Chongyue hadn't indulged herself for a long time, and they made love for half a month.
It was not until Liang Chongyue received a message from his uncle, saying that his scumbag father's men had arrived, that he brought his men back to the Northern Imperial City.
Everything inside and outside the imperial city has returned to normal. The battle was fought too quickly and the lives of the people were not greatly changed. It was just that the owner of the imperial city changed, and the people continued to live their lives.
When Liang Chongyue arrived at the palace, most of the former officials had been killed, and there was no need for a morning court session as there were too many people, so the venue for the summons was chosen to be Changle Palace.
Seeing that everyone was wrapped even thicker than her and had an ugly look on their faces, Liang Chongyue couldn't control her facial expression for a moment and laughed out loud.
The laughter was not loud and only the people closest to her could hear it.
Before Liang Chongyue could say anything, there was a continuous coughing sound from the bottom, and it sounded like everyone was going to die soon.
Liang Chongyue originally wanted to say a few more words, but seeing that the deputy looked sick, she was afraid that if she said a few more words, this group of people would cough to death in Changle Palace.
Liang Chongyue coughed lightly and decided to make it short and end it quickly.
"Everyone, you have worked hard on this journey. This princess has seen your names on the roster and has already arranged your destinations. Go down and rest for two days. The Northern Territory depends on you."
After Liang Chongyue finished speaking, he extended his hand and beckoned Jing Suiyang to lean over and listen:
"Tonight's palace banquet is cancelled. Let these people have a good rest and don't pass on the illness to my soldiers."
Liang Chongyue knew that it was time for her to return to the capital. Even though her scumbag father didn't urge her, she couldn't stay in the northern border forever.
Her mother was still waiting for her in Yiku Palace.
"If you have nothing else to do, please leave."
Liang Chongyue gave Chi Rong a look and he understood, then he took these weak ministers and left Changle Palace.
Liang Chongyue looked at An Yi who was standing there without moving. He had come to the Northern Territory very early, and the system had already sent his movements to her panel.
In order to prevent An Yi from doing anything bad, Liang Chongyue also sent people to add some obstacles on his way, so that he could not come in until the officials sent by his scumbag father arrived in the northern border.
Liang Chongyue's gaze met An Yi's somewhat cold eyes. He seemed angry because he had not seen him for a month.
Liang Chongyue asked everyone in the hall to leave, leaving only her and An Yi here.
Liang Chongyue walked down the platform with a smile and came to An Yi's side. Seeing that he still did not move, Liang Chongyue picked up the palm order badge hanging on his waist and looked at it carefully to make sure that the person in front of him was not wrong.
Liang Chongyue put down the badge and met An Yi's eyes. There was no emotion in his dark eyes, just like him, always obedient and without his own ideas.
"My Lord Commander, are you blaming me for not meeting you?"
Liang Chongyue stood in front of An Yi in a bright yellow four-clawed python robe. His voice and demeanor when he spoke became more and more like his scumbag father, even the smile that inadvertently appeared at the corner of his mouth was the same.
After An Yi and His Highness looked at each other for a while, he recalled the lies that General Dart Flag and the Grand Military Advisor had told him in the past month to protect him.
It was said that His Highness was seriously ill or poisoned and could not see anyone. Even if he took out the secret medicine of Sifangtai, he was still refused entry.
Oh, he should have thought of it earlier. His Highness is omnipotent. There is no such thing as a serious illness or poisoning. It is just an excuse for not wanting to see him, an unimportant person.
Liang Chongyue had been observing An Yi's eyes. Just when she thought his eyes were beautiful, she saw a flash of loneliness in his eyes.
It looked so pitiful. At that moment just now, it was like the most heroic guard dog, inexplicably abandoned by its owner. It was lonely but dared not to pester.
"I haven't completed the mission assigned by His Majesty. I will die if I go back. Your Highness might as well kill me now."
After saying that, An Yi took out a slightly wrinkled letter from his arms. Liang Chongyue followed his movements and took a look. It was written in the handwriting of his scumbag father, which read: From my son personally.
Liang Chongyue reached out and took the letter from An Yi's hand. Looking at the marks of various sizes on it, he thought it must have been pinched countless times.
Liang Chongyue was just about to open it to take a look when he saw An Yi put one hand on the hilt of the sword hanging at his waist, as if he was really going to commit suicide on the spot.
Liang Chongyue placed his right hand on An Yi's hand which had half drawn the sword, and used force to push the sword back in An Yi's hand.
"If you want to die, don't die in front of this princess. Is your life so worthless?"
Liang Chongyue casually pulled over the chair where her uncle had just sat and sat down, then began to read the letter her scumbag father had written to her.
The letter was not short, so Liang Chongyue was attracted by the seal on the lower right corner of the letter at first glance.
She had been with her scumbag father for so many years, and she could tell at a glance that this was a seal printed with his jade seal. Liang Chongyue immediately became curious about the letter.
As soon as he saw the first line, Liang Chongyue saw: Xiang Huayan, has your brain been blown away by the wind from the north?
Liang Chongyue picked up the letter and shook it, fearing that something unclean might have slipped in.
Taking another look, the second sentence was even more vicious: If my son dies, I want your entire Xiang family to be buried with him.
Liang Chongyue looked up at An Yi uncertainly:
"Are you sure this is from my father? Did you put it in by mistake in your haste on the way here?"
An Yi still had one hand on the sword at his waist. After hearing His Highness's words, he began to think silently:
"His Majesty said at the time that if Your Highness was still in the Northern Territory Imperial City and had not returned, this letter should be delivered to the General of the Escort Banner."
Liang Chongyue was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then he seemed to laugh out of anger:
He personally taught me, the princess. How could he not trust me?
Liang Chongyue withdrew his gaze from An Yi and stopped worrying about the deeper meaning of his scumbag father's words.
The rest of the letter was addressed to her. Liang Chongyue's eyes lit up when she saw that her scumbag father promised to double the reward he had promised her as long as she returned safely and victorious.
Although the scumbag father is a bit of a scoundrel in daily life, a gentleman's word is as good as gold. What's more, the scumbag father is the emperor, so how could he lie?
Liang Chongyue rolled up the letter and put it into his backpack by tucking it into his sleeve. Such important evidence must be kept well.
"Pass on this princess's order. The army must assemble immediately. In three days, this princess will return to the court!"
Liang Chongyue now thought of the promises that his scumbag father had made. If it weren't for the unfinished business in the northern border, he would have wanted to fly back right now and ask his scumbag father to fulfill his promises immediately.
The three-day period passed quickly. The people sent by my scumbag father were a little weak, but everything else was normal. After all, they were veterans who had worked in the court, and they worked much faster than the people sent by my uncle.
Liang Chongyue was wearing red armor and riding on a warhorse. When she left the Northern Palace, her two uncles stood on the city wall and watched her leave.
The North cannot be without a master for a day, and she feels at ease with her two uncles staying to take charge.
It took two months to get here, and the return journey was also long. By the time I returned to the capital, I had already achieved great results.
Finally they arrived outside the capital. Before reaching the city gate, Liang Chongyue saw from afar the people gathered there, all of them looking forward to the army's return.
The crowd was bustling yet orderly, and everyone's face was filled with admiration and excitement.
The dragon flag fluttered above the city gate, rustling in the breeze.
Liang Chongyue was dressed in red armor, and everything was just like the day before he went to war. The armor shone with a cold light under the sunlight. The soldiers behind him marched with powerful steps and neat formations. Although they had experienced the cruelty of the war, they did not show any signs of fatigue. They were all in high spirits, and their eyes were filled with the pride of victory.
Liang Chongyue did not stay on the street for long. The soldiers had their own way to share the joy of victory, and a palace banquet had already been prepared in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The lights were just coming on, the palace was majestic, the vermilion palace gate slowly opened, and the imperial guards in distinctive armor stood on both sides, as if surrounding Liang Chongyue to enter the palace.
As Liang Chongyue entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he heard a chorus of voices coming from inside:
"We respectfully welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Zhenguo back to the court. We respectfully welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Zhenguo back to the court..."
There was a lot of noise all around. Liang Chongyue had already taken off his armor outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony. He was dressed in a red tight-fitting outfit, looking heroic. Although his face was dusty, he could not hide the bright heroic spirit in his eyes.
When he walked into the hall, Liang Chongyue saw his mother's thin face at a glance. For a moment, no matter how warm the welcome around him was, it didn't matter anymore.
Facing Chongyue's worried gaze, Xiang Huayue smiled, shook her head slightly, and silently mouthed to Chongyue that everything was okay.
Now was her welcoming banquet, not the time to ask about her mother's health. Liang Chongyue quickly walked to the center of the hall and knelt down in front of her scumbag father.
"I apologize for my unfilial behavior and for causing my father and mother to worry. Fortunately, the army has returned victorious, and I have lived up to their expectations."
Liang Chongyue knelt on the ground, and her scumbag father, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had a look of relief and pride on his majestic face. As soon as Liang Chongyue finished speaking, she saw her scumbag father and the queen mother coming down from their high seats and helping her up.
"Seven cities were conquered in ten days, and the northern border was taken in less than half a year. My son is humble and has a lot of my demeanor back then. Hahahahaha..."
"Chongyue, don't be modest. You are the best."
Liang Chongyue's hands were grabbed by her scumbag father and her queen mother respectively, and they helped her up. Her queen mother's voice was not loud, but it was what Liang Chongyue wanted to hear the most.
Seeing the relief and happy tears in his mother's eyes, Liang Chongyue felt that all the hard work and difficulties along the way were worth it.
"My son personally led the army into battle this time, bringing glory to our dynasty. He is truly a pillar of the nation and has made great contributions to the country."
After the scumbag father finished speaking, the whole hall fell silent. The royal family and officials who had been responding to him just now fell silent. Everyone held their breath. There was a vague feeling that His Majesty had something important to announce.
Liang Chongyue also controlled her emotions and felt that her scumbag father's current state was a little abnormal. His eyes were more determined than when he sent her to the battle that day and said that she would definitely win.
Liang Zhan lowered his head and looked at Chongyue, then paused slightly and looked around with a firm and serious look:
"I have pondered deeply for a long time, and I have nothing better to offer you. I have decided to make you the Crown Princess and heir to the throne. I hope you will uphold benevolence and virtue, govern the country diligently, and continue the prosperity of our dynasty."
The sound was like a huge rock dropped into a lake. Everyone in the hall was extremely shocked. For a moment, the breathing in the hall became quiet.
Liang Chongyue had waited for this day for so long, and when it finally came, it felt unreal.
Liang Chongyue was stunned when she felt pain on the hand held by the scumbag father. She looked down and saw that the scumbag father was pinching her tiger's mouth and said to her in a voice that only the three of them could hear:
"Kneel down and thank me for my grace."
It was the first time Liang Chongyue saw the look of disappointment on his scumbag father's face. He immediately reacted, pulled his hands away from his scumbag father and his mother, and knelt in front of his scumbag father:
"I, your son, will live up to your father's trust and work tirelessly to protect the well-being of our dynasty!"
Liang Chongyue touched the ground with his head, tears welling up in his eyes where no one else could see, and his voice echoed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Most of the concubines sitting in the Hall of Supreme Harmony had sons. When they heard that His Majesty had appointed Princess Zhenguo as the Crown Princess, some of them could no longer bear it and almost lost their composure in front of the hall.
The remaining ones who could still maintain their dignity looked at the red figure kneeling in the hall with eyes that wished they could stab her with a knife and kill her directly in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The royal family and officials on the other side saw this scene. Although His Majesty had already made it clear that he wanted to make the princess the Crown Princess on the day he sent Her Highness to the battle, and they were not fools and had discussed it in private, they did not expect that His Majesty could not help but confer the title at the palace banquet when Her Highness returned from the battle.
What else can they say?