"Punishment?"
Li Qiu didn't comment, but…the listener had the intention!
"That's right! I still have a way! Taking ten thousand steps back, even in terms of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, faith, heaven, earth, monarch, parents, teacher, and so on, I have swept through them, but I still failed…"
"Don't I still have the path of being a hedonistic son?”
"When that time comes, I'll drink flower balls, recite poems, and even rape women…In this way, whether it's my cowardly younger brothers, the empress, or the other ministers, they won't be able to help me clean up, right?”
Why did everything Li Qiu did fail?
Wasn't it because someone was cleaning the floor for him!
Whether it was Cheng Yaojin, the other princes, Empress Zhangsun, or Li Er himself, it didn't matter. Anyway, it was because someone had helped Li Qiu clean up the mess.
However, who could absolve themselves of the fact that they had forcefully snatched women and playboys?
Could it be that there was still someone who dared to say that it was reasonable for the Crown Prince to forcefully snatch a commoner's daughter and that he should not be punished but should be rewarded?
If anyone dared to say such words, Li Qiu did not need to say anything. Li Er would be the first to cut him down!
"Hahaha!"
Thinking of this, Li Qiu was in a good mood. She couldn't help but laugh three times and ordered the two girls to prepare breakfast.
……
At the same time, Chang 'an was in a solemn mood!
Everywhere was decorated with lanterns and streamers, red and green. Whether it was the residences of high officials, the doors of commoners, or even the palace, everything was like this!
Everyone knew that today would be the first time the new emperor would worship the heavens since he ascended the throne. At the same time, it was also a day to announce to the world. Who would dare to not take it seriously?
In the current era, no one dared to underestimate the matter of worshipping the heavens! Moreover, today's worship was the Emperor's request?
Before dawn, many officials and subordinates of the Ministry of Rites were already busy preparing all kinds of sacrificial items.
Even the officials from the Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Justice were all helping to mobilize them to assist in this Heaven Worshipping Ceremony!
The crowd surged!
When the sky turned bright, the entire Chang 'an Fortress was bustling with noise and excitement!
Everyone's expression was solemn and solemn as they headed towards the palace…
Ordinary people naturally did not have the right to enter the palace.
However, this time, it would be held at the gate of the Royal Palace. Everyone in Chang 'an would be able to see it!
Therefore, no one wanted to miss it.
Even if he didn't want to see Li Er worship the heavens, he still wanted to take a look and silently pray for the safety of his family and the harvest in the coming year...
The Imperial Palace was bustling with activity.
Many palace maids and eunuchs were busy, but they didn't panic.
They were like ants that had been assigned to their respective roles. They carried the chicken, duck, fish, incense, candles, paper money, and other offerings that were needed for the sacrifice to the heavens.
Outside the palace, a high platform had already been built!
The platform was 9.5 feet tall, symbolizing the Supreme Nine Five. It was not small either, estimated to be over a hundred square meters. It would not seem crowded even if dozens of people stood at the same time. It was the most suitable place to worship the heavens!
And when had such a tall building ever appeared in this era?
When everyone saw this, they were all amazed and praised endlessly.
The high platform had long been covered with red cloth and a huge incense burner was placed. All kinds of tributes were placed one after another in an orderly manner.
Behind the high platform was a flight of stairs that was also covered in red cloth. After leaving the palace, one could step onto these stairs. Step by step, it was as if one was ascending to the heavens. Finally, one would reach the high platform!
Time passed…
Soon, the sun rose, and the auspicious time calculated by the officials of the Ministry of Rites was getting closer.
……
"Your Majesty, it's almost time…"
Empress Zhangsun reminded him softly as she tidied up Li Er's dragon robe.
Today was a big day to worship the heavens, so he naturally needed to wear a formal dress. However, Li Er had long been used to the coolness of short-sleeved shorts. Suddenly wearing this formal dress that was thicker and hotter than a robe, he could not help but feel very irritated.
"I already know. Let's go!"
Li Er's group finally set off!
At the same time, all the officials had arrived and lined up at the entrance of the palace…
When Li Er arrived, the sharp-eyed Minister of Rites was the first to see him. He immediately shouted,"The auspicious time has arrived!"
"Your Majesty, please wait for the platform! Nodding incense, chanting sacrificial words, offering sacrifices to the heavens!”
What?
The auspicious time was still a little short?
You guys know nothing! The arrival of His Majesty meant that the auspicious time had arrived. How dare he make Li Er wait? Wasn't that looking for trouble?
The Minister of Rites was well aware of the way of being an official, so his flattery was flawless…
……
Li Er walked out of the palace gate. His gorgeous dragon robe sparkled under the sun, almost making people unable to open their eyes.
Beside him, Empress Zhangsun was dressed in a phoenix robe. She was the mother of the world and had a myriad of postures.
Behind them were many maids and eunuchs who were neatly dressed and lined up respectfully. They did not even dare to raise their heads.
Then, Li Er stopped in front of the steps and looked around.
In just an instant, whether it was the civil and military officials who had been waiting for a long time or the commoners who had surrounded the place until it was impenetrable, all of them were completely silent. The huge place of worship was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.
"Hmm…"
Li Er nodded in satisfaction and said indifferently,"Founding Elders and the nine princes, follow me to the stage and worship the heavens!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Cheng Yaojin, Zhangsun Wuji, Qin Shubao, and the others instantly knelt on one knee, extremely excited…
Following Li Er to ascend the high platform to worship the heavens, how glorious was this? Who knew how many people would never be able to get it in their entire lives!
As for Li Chengqian and the other princes, they were naturally extremely excited as well.
They weren't old, but they already had their own opinions on many things. However, this offering to the heavens…was an honor, and no one would choose to reject it!
Hence, the group of people followed Li Er and stepped onto the platform…
"Your Majesty, the first incense…"
The Minister of Rites, who was in charge of the ceremony, saw this and immediately respectfully presented three sticks of incense with both hands.
The so-called first incense stick was not just the first incense stick to be lit, but the three incense sticks were also extraordinary!
Not only was it as thick as a finger, but it was also carved with dragons and phoenixes, making it look luxurious!
At the same time, it also represented the top craftsmanship of today's incense making. Whether it was in terms of appearance or other aspects, it was almost to the extreme!
Most importantly, this incense stick had been tested many times. It would never extinguish unless there was a sudden heavy rain!
After all, it was such an important sacrificial ceremony. If the first incense stick suddenly went out…it would be a serious crime that would require beheading. Naturally, he had to treat it seriously.
Li Er took the first incense stick and looked at it. He couldn't help but nod slowly, obviously very satisfied.
However, just as he was about to light the incense stick, he suddenly frowned.
He turned his head and glanced at the crowd behind him. He frowned and said,""Where's the Crown Prince?"
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