one can not be less
Chapter XVIII
They didn't rush in to see what was going on after hearing my words. They just stood there in a daze. Murong Su's eyes reddened instantly. Murong Su raised his head, so I couldn't see his expression clearly. Murong Ze held Murong Che's hand tightly, the muscles on his face twitching. H was already crying…
There was still kinship flowing, wasn't there? Murong Zhan, you're so cold, but why do you still have to look up? Is it because you don't want your tears to fall? I covered my eyes with my hands and felt a warm liquid slide across my face. I had lost another father. In front of my eyes, I could not help but cry as I watched his life slip away bit by bit!
No one asked me if their Imperial Father had said anything to me. At this moment, the throne and the royal power did not seem to be that important, but there were some things that I had to say.
"Imperial Father's posthumous edict will be announced in three days. During this period, please stay in the palace! " Eldest Brother, Second Brother," I looked at them." Do you have any doubts?”
Murong Zhan looked at me coldly," Is it Imperial Father's idea?”
I nodded." Yes!"
"Then you must know the contents of the posthumous edict?”
I shook my head." No, I know the location of the posthumous edict, but I don't know the contents! Everything will be announced in front of all the officials after his father's funeral!”
Murong Che frowned," That's strange. Why did they have to wait so long? This will cause chaos in the capital. For generations, the successor has been confirmed and then the funeral is held.”
I fearlessly looked straight into his eyes." Yunxi also knows about this, but this is my father's dying wish. I have to follow it, so in order to stabilize the situation, we have to stay in the palace!”As long as these princes did not move, how could those people outside still move?
Murong Su summoned the chief eunuch and the chief guard of the palace. It seemed that they were all his men.
My head was dizzy, and I only heard orders to the Ministry of Rites to start organizing the funeral ceremony, and to all officials above the third rank in the capital to wait for the edict in the temple.
After Murong Su sent them away, Murong Zhan reminded them coldly,""Big brother, don't forget Imperial Uncle and that old fox!”
Murong Su only smiled faintly when he heard his words." Second Brother, don't worry. I've already made arrangements!”
Everyone stopped talking. Murong Che finally realized how tired I was and tried to persuade me,""Yunxi is really tired today. Leave the matters here to us. It's better for you to go to the side hall and rest less!”
"Yes, Fourth Sister-in-law, don't drag your body down!”Murong Ze hurriedly joined in the persuasion.
Actually, I couldn't hold on any longer. I was shocked by Murong Feixuan's bad news and had to scheme against this group of smart princes. I was already mentally and physically exhausted! Therefore, he didn't insist and went to the side hall to rest for a while.
But how could I really calm down and let Azurepeak guard outside the hall? I opened the brocade box Murong Feixuan gave me, and when I saw it, I actually felt at a loss…
It was actually a jade pendant and a letter for me to open.
I looked at the jade pendant for a long time and didn't see any secrets. I only knew that it was definitely a rare item, but I still couldn't see any mechanism. I opened the letter and it was Murong Feixuan's will…
Yun Xi My Son:
Since you are reading the letter now, your father must have already passed away. Don't be sad, and don't be at a loss about the future. I have always believed that you can understand my thoughts. I have worked hard for so many years. I have seen the second and third brothers form factions and fight. The court has lost many good officials because of this, but I still didn't stop them. All of this was actually for my selfishness. I wanted to protect the lives of all my sons. If Zhan 'er ascended the throne, then with his ruthless personality, he would definitely not tolerate Che' er and the others who had once opposed him. On the contrary, if Che 'er ascended the throne smoothly, although he would not kill his brothers, he would not treat them well in order to ensure the stability of the throne. How could Zhan' er give up so easily? At that time, the entire Celestial Empire would be in turmoil, surrounded by foreign enemies, and the country would be in danger! Moreover, there is a force in the court that has been eyeing the Murong family covetously. They only want my sons to kill each other and benefit from it. Therefore, I want to protect them. I can't lose a single one of my sons. No one can touch the Murong family's territory.
Xi-er, your appearance wasn't a coincidence. Che 'er was able to save you in time because he received your father's notice. Zheng Chen must have expected someone to deal with him, so he wrote a secret letter to Su 'er. But I didn't expect that this letter was actually obtained by Che 'er. But in the end, he still saved you in a moment of thought and single-handedly promoted your marriage with Ah Cang, so I don't blame him. Out of all my sons, Su 'er is the one you trust the most because he's your half-brother. As for the twists and turns, Su' er knows that I can't bring up the past anymore. I hope you can forgive me, Xi-er! It was my father's selfishness to drag you into this bloody storm. I know you're Yunxi, and you're not Yunxi. The person who really knows divination is actually me. " I did predict that the visitors from outer space would turn the tide. I didn't want you to shoulder this heavy burden, but Xi-er, it turns out that I didn't misjudge you. You finally understood my painstaking efforts and suffered a lot because of it.
The posthumous edict wasn't under the Divine Temple's dragon throne. If I told you that, then there must have been someone who could hear our conversation. In fact, I had placed the posthumous edict behind the plaque of the Divine Temple that read 'God Bless the Heavenly Kingdom'. The posthumous edict under the dragon throne was fake. If anyone in the Divine Temple questioned the posthumous edict that day, then that person must have been eavesdropping and must be killed! Remember!
I don't have many days left. Although I've done my best, I hope that God will grant my wish.
Xi-er, take care of yourself and look after my sons. Don't let them kill each other. I can't watch brothers kill each other in my life anymore. It's too terrifying! Even if one day I become the Supreme One, the inner demons will never be eliminated. I don't want my sons to walk this path. The jade pendant that came with the letter is the key to the secret treasure. You will know how to use this wealth. This jade pendant is also a token to command the martial arts world. I have been secretly cultivating my power among the people. Through Green Peak, you can contact them. I don't have much time left, but there are too many things to explain. I believe that you are a smart and tenacious child. The future is not easy, but you have to walk on with Ah Cang. You have to be happy...
Father Murong Feixuan's final stroke
This is not the posthumous edict of an emperor. A father earnestly reminded me of this matter. My eyes were filled with tears. He really thought a lot and made very thorough arrangements. He racked his brains just to make sure that none of his sons were missing. Not a single one was missing…
Although I couldn't understand why he trusted me so much, I could still vaguely guess that it must have something to do with our previous generation and my parents. What kind of feud did my parents have with Murong Feixuan? No wonder he was so happy when I called him big brother, and he kept asking me to call him again. He was so focused when he looked at my mother's portrait. It turned out that he already knew the inside story. He had always been tolerant and encouraging me. It turned out that we were biological siblings, the closest person to me in this world, just like Murong Cang. My big brother, Murong Su!
A trace of warmth rippled in her chest. She was not alone, not alone!
"Azurepeak…"
"Princess Consort, please instruct me."
I nodded at him." I already know your true identity and the Emperor's secret power in the Jianghu.”As I spoke, I took out the jade pendant. Azurepeak immediately knelt on the ground.
"Greetings, Cult Master!"
Sect Master? Who was it?
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Perhaps it was because the shock was too great that my brain was a little muddled. After figuring out what was going on, he immediately felt a headache coming on. Wouldn't I be exhausted if I were to handle such a troublesome matter?
"Get up, Azurepeak!" I nodded gracefully. No one could tell that I was actually beating a drum in my heart." Speaking of sect master, I don't even know which sect master I am.”
Azurepeak looked at me strangely." It's the number one sect in the Celestial Dynasty-the Heavenly Gate!"”
What was that? No way! The evil sect, Elysium, that people in the imperial court were clamoring to destroy all day long, was actually the emperor himself? I really can't imagine how Murong Feixuan felt when an official announced in the court that he wanted to raze the Heaven's Gate and capture the Heaven's Gate Sect Master alive.
I forced a smile." The world is really wonderful, don't you think?”
Azurepeak probably heard the sarcasm in my words, but he wasn't angry. He said indifferently,"To say that Tianmen is evil is largely because the world can't tolerate this name.”
That's right, in the Celestial Empire, there was actually someone who dared to name his own sect the 'Heavenly Gate'. He really didn't put the Imperial Court in his eyes. However, they didn't know that this person was the Emperor. If he didn't name it, he would be letting himself down!
"Actually, the Elysium didn't do anything. It's just that the world is ignorant!”
I sneered." Nothing? It's just some killing business. It's really nothing, right?”
Azurepeak was shocked." I don't know when I found out that Elysium is actually an assassination group formed by a group of top-notch experts. It was a force that was personally cultivated by His Majesty thirty years ago. It's an assassination group that comes and goes without a trace. Back then, it killed countless people who blocked Murong Feixuan's way, including his own brothers!"
I did suspect that Murong Feixuan's hands were stained with blood for the throne, but I didn't really connect him to the Elysium. In order to eradicate dissidents, he could be merciless. This is what an emperor should do, but…
"Azurepeak, do you know? The Yun family's massacre was clearly the doing of the Elysium. How do you explain it?”
Azurepeak suddenly knelt on the ground with a bang." Azurepeak is willing to use his life to guarantee that this matter was not instructed by the Emperor.”
I sighed and helped him up." I know. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made this choice today. However, if I really manage the Elysium in the future, don't doubt my actions in the future. I will definitely not let the enemy who killed my entire family live freely. Azurepeak, you are someone I trust very much. Since I have already decided to trust you, I will never change my mind. Therefore, please rest assured that you will follow me. Don't worry that I might betray you, because I never thought that you would betray me!”
"Princess Consort…"
I stopped him. Seeing that his eyes were moist, I really didn't want a person like Azurepeak to say anything sensational. Moreover, my emotions were very unstable now. I might just hug my head and cry.
"Pay close attention to the movements of the princes. Send out Elysium men to monitor Prince Zhen and Prime Minister Liu. If they make any strange movements…" I paused.
"Kill them!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Tell me more about the Elysium in the future. There's no time now. Go and rest. I'm tired!”I waved my hand to let Azurepeak leave. I sat by the window alone and thought about what had happened today. Father has left us forever, and we…the struggle continues.
Was Murong Ze really the future ruler? What made Murong Feixuan so sure that he would protect his brothers? Could Murong Su not do it? It's not that I'm biased because I know he's my big brother, but I really can't figure out what's so special about Murong Ze. However, since this is what my father wants, I'll definitely do as he says. "After all, he has a far clearer understanding of people and the country than me. There's no room for me to doubt him.
The situation in the Celestial Empire has already reached the point of chaos. If anything goes wrong, the entire Celestial Capital will flow into a river of blood. I am also worried about Cang. When he receives the information from the Celestial Capital, the situation will probably be settled. What will he do in Xirong? He has 250,000 soldiers, enough to shake the situation in the Celestial Empire, if he doesn't care about the safety of Murong Che and me. Three days later, everything will be settled. Once the posthumous edict is announced, no matter who it is, he will become the rightful eighteenth monarch of the Celestial Dynasty. As for whether he can sit firmly in this position, it will depend on his own ability. Then, what role do I play in this? Murong Feixuan gave me the Gate of Heaven, and what was his intention in giving me such a huge amount of wealth?
I didn't deny that he wanted me to have more leverage. This way, in this bloody battle, at least there would be an additional layer of protection. However, things definitely wouldn't be so simple. He also said that even though he had arranged so much, he still wasn't at ease because he said that God would decide everything. Would the heir he appointed really do as he said? What if he went against his last wishes? Perhaps it's time for me to step in. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had seen through his seven sons for decades, but he couldn't see through them. He had only seen me a few times, but he could see through me. Was I really that transparent? And I have to say that he does understand me. I will indeed follow his expectations. My personality determines my fate. Everything is destined!
As she thought about it, she felt tired. She leaned against the table in her clothes. Scenes of the past flashed past. Sleep. When I wake up, it'll be you fighting for me. Or in my dreams, I'll have my red clothes and red maples, and my fourth brother's Tidehouse...
three days later
All the officials and nobles were gathered in the palace. Murong Feixuan, the 17th Emperor of Tianzuo, had just been buried. Everyone was waiting for the edict to be read.
As soon as I appeared with Azurepeak, Prime Minister Liu made things difficult for me.
"When will the Imperial Court allow women to enter? I hope that Consort Li will leave quickly.”
Before I could say anything, Murong Su said,"Prime Minister Liu, you may not know this, but before Father died, he had already passed the posthumous edict to the princess, so she must be present today.”
Premier Liu didn't get the upper hand. He coldly glanced at me and didn't say anything.
I walked to the side of the dragon throne and reached out to press the dragon head on the left armrest. However, I stopped moving. My gaze swept across the hall. At this moment, the entire hall was silent. Everyone held their breaths and waited for the posthumous edict…
The princes all had calm expressions. It seemed like they weren't the ones eavesdropping. I looked over and met the eyes of Murong Feiying, the prince of the Zhen family. He was looking at me with a smile that wasn't a smile. I instantly felt my scalp go numb and goosebumps spread out. Could it be him?
I gently touched the armrest and said to Murong Xun,"Sixth brother, can you help me?"
Although Murong Xun did not understand, he still returned the greeting,"Fourth sister-in-law's orders!"
I nodded." Please take down the posthumous edict behind the plaque.”
As soon as I said this, everyone looked up. Murong Xun quickly took down the posthumous edict. I took the opportunity to look down, but I did not see any answer that I wanted.
Open the edict, I will read it aloud-
The emperor issued an edict saying: Crown Prince Murong Su has both virtue and ability, is kind and tolerant, and is the best candidate to inherit the throne. However, the Crown Prince has no intention of governing the country and has resigned many times. I have observed the other princes for many years. He is brave, brave, wise and wise. He cares about the world. With the help of several royal brothers, he will certainly prosper the Heavenly Dynasty. It is indeed a blessing for the country. He will abolish Prince Murong Su as King Yongding and pass the throne to Seventh Prince Murong. H, respect this!
After I finished reading, my mind kept spinning. Murong? H, Murong? H, why is it Murong? h？
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What an unexpected result. I was in a daze for a moment. Everyone in the hall revealed an incredulous expression, including Murong. I couldn't help but look up at Murong Ze, only to find that he was actually so calm. When I met his deep black eyes, he returned a smile to me. Could it be that…he already knew?
Murong Ze was the first to kneel down and said loudly-
"We respectfully invite the new emperor to ascend the throne. Long live!”
For a moment, everyone actually knelt down naturally. H was still in a daze. Murong Zhan gave him a look and he waved his hand," Rise!"”
What about me? It's time to retire, right?
Just as I was about to quietly withdraw, I heard the voice of doubt that I wanted to hear. This result is not so surprising. I thought that Prime Minister Liu would be more patient! Of course, things had already come to this point, Murong? H was about to ascend the throne and was unstoppable. If he did not come out to speak now, he might not have the chance in the future!
"Princess Consort, please wait!" He stopped me, and for a moment, everyone in the hall looked at me. H frowned slightly. I gave him a reassuring look.
"What advice does Prime Minister have?"
"I dare not, but is this really the posthumous edict?”
Hong, the moment these words came out, the hall immediately exploded. I was also very surprised. This Liu Yizhou didn't seem like someone who didn't know how to adapt to the times. At this moment, saying such words, did he still want to live?
He is doubting me, doubting the new emperor. If he has absolute evidence to prove that my posthumous edict is fake, it would be fine. If not, it would be the crime of treason. Is he really so confident?
I didn't say anything but Murong Zhan pressed on me first.
"What does Prime Minister Liu mean by this? Are you suspecting the princess or dissatisfied with the new emperor?”
Let's see how you end this!
"Your Highness, please forgive me, but I hope that wangfei can clear this old minister's doubts!”
I looked at him coldly, only to find that everyone was waiting for me. Could it be that this posthumous edict really made people so suspicious? Why did you even link Murong Su and He Murong? Even H was doubting himself? Even Murong Zhan, who had always been cold and calm, was stunned by this posthumous edict? Then, I smiled bitterly. Didn't I also read while staying in a daze?
"Why do you say that?"
Minister of Rites, Lord Wang, replied," In the past, the posthumous edict has always been announced on the day of the Emperor's funeral. Moreover, it was placed under the Dragon Throne of the Divine Temple. This time, the Princess Consort's actions naturally caused many speculations.”
After I heard that, I couldn't help but blame Murong Feixuan. He really could harm me!
"Oh, since everyone knows the location of the posthumous edict, isn't that very inappropriate?”
"Not everyone can open it!”
"Then how should I read it?" I was very puzzled by their actions. It was simply illogical!
"The tokens of the princes can only be opened when they are combined!”
I was shocked. So that was the case!
Murong Su and Murong Ze had already taken out a piece of jade. Murong Che hesitated for a moment before taking it out as well. Prime Minister Liu stared at me. It seemed that he had to open the dragon throne and let the civil and military officials see what was going on to prove what I said! Only Murong Cang's…
Wait, I took out the piece of jade that Murong Cang gave me on the night of our wedding and looked at Murong Su speechlessly. He nodded. I took the seven pieces of jade and walked towards the dragon throne, but was stopped by Murong Ze." Let me do it!"”
He quickly placed the seven pieces of jade into different positions on the dragon throne. As expected, the dragon head in his left hand tilted up, and Murong Ze took out a box from inside!
Instantly, everyone looked at me in disbelief. I was in a daze. Could it be that my reputation was ruined today and I would lose my life here? Who wanted to harm me?
Murong Ze took out an imperial edict that was exactly the same as the one I had just read out. I was instantly dazzled by the bright yellow color and couldn't even stand properly. Murong Su reached out to support me and said to Murong Ze,"Read-"
"In accordance with the will of the heavens, the emperor has issued an edict saying: Yunxi's will is written by me. No one is allowed to doubt it. Respect this!"
Prime Minister Liu looked at Murong Ze in disbelief and murmured," No, no, he knows everything. He has arranged everything. I can't beat him, I can't…"
No one begged for mercy. Prime Minister Liu was dragged out just like that. I wanted to say something, but Murong Su looked at me sternly and held me down. The Liu family was finished!
Perhaps in the hundreds of years since the establishment of the Celestial Empire, there has never been such a dramatic ascension of a new emperor. The civil and military officials were all a little confused, but I could no longer stand still. I just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
"Men, send Consort Li back to De Xiu Palace to rest!”
Murong? From the moment the posthumous edict was read until now, he has been looking at us coldly for so long. He is the core of the matter, but he has been silent. Hmph! Now he had the bearing of an emperor. Forget it, let him be!
Murong Feixuan lied to me, Murong? How could Ah Cang have a good life when he was the emperor? What was the difference between this and Murong Zhan being the emperor? Dexiu Palace? Why aren't we going back to the wang fu? Aren't you going to put me under house arrest in the palace? Big Brother, Murong Ze, what are you thinking about?
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