allendalepharm Chapter 943 Ascending the Throne
Chapter 943 Ascending the Throne
May 1st
The palace riot lasted for ten days before it subsided.
Only after the people in the capital discovered that the guards in front of the gates of the various families had withdrawn did they dare to show their heads.
Soon, soldiers posted notices at the city gate!
After half a day, a few people went to check it out secretly. When they saw it, they were shocked!
"We won! We actually won!" I thought I would live under the feet of barbarians for the rest of my life, but I didn't expect that I would actually win!
But then came the tragic news: the emperor had passed away. The third and fourth princes died on the battlefield, the deposed crown prince died at the hands of the enemy, and in the end, only the second prince was left.
Gradually, more and more people came to the city gate to read the notice. Everyone gathered together and discussed the recent major events.
"I heard that it was Lord Jiang Youzhen who saved the situation, bringing tens of thousands of reinforcements to the rescue and driving the barbarians out of the palace. If it weren't for him, the palace and the country would have been occupied by the barbarians, and you and I would have truly become slaves."
"Really? But isn't Lord Jiang just a civil official? How could he lead troops into battle?"
"Isn't it possible for people to be both civil and military?"
"Hey! How do you know? Did you sneak out to see it that night?" Some people think that this person is talking nonsense and deifying Jiang Youzhen. He doesn't believe that Jiang Youzhen is so amazing!
"Have you forgotten that my cousin entered the palace and worked as a eunuch? That night, Lord Jiang descended like a god from the sky. He not only killed the rebels, but also beheaded the eldest prince of the Northern Ming Kingdom, Nurhe, on the spot!" The young man in a green robe described the story vividly.
"Brother, this is true! I was also one of those who fought hard in the palace that night, and I was able to survive thanks to Lord Jiang.
If he hadn't brought reinforcements and shown his incredible bravery, we wouldn't have survived to see our mother. Just wait! The heads of the rebel leaders and Northern Ming's Grand Prince Nurhe will be hung on the city gates for public display.
Their bodies will be hung here, and they will be caned twenty times a day as a warning to others!" A soldier suddenly interrupted.
"Good! Well done! Lord Jiang is worthy of being a son of our dynasty! So what if he's just a scholar? In the face of national crisis, scholars must put down their pens and take up their swords to go to the battlefield!" A young man who looked like a scholar was also full of admiration! He looked excited and full of admiration.
"Good! Well done!" Everyone raised their hands and cheered.
It was Jiang Youzhen who saved the dynasty and prevented them from becoming slaves of barbarians. Jiang Youzhen is the god in their hearts!
However, at this moment, Jiang Youzhen was lying in a side hall of Chengqian Palace and snoring. She had not had a good rest for many days, and at the moment of great victory, she finally couldn't hold on and fell down.
Jiang Youzhen slept very soundly. In her dream, she seemed to be back in Qinghe Village. When she first came here, although her family was poor, thanks to her golden finger, the whole family lived a life of no worries about food and clothing.
The house was full of laughter and joy. The villagers and neighbors helped them build a big brick and tile house, and they all envied them for living in a big yard.
Daya is married, and her brother-in-law takes good care of her! Erya is also of marriageable age. Although Sanya and Siya are young, they are very hardworking and sensible. She went to Beijing to take the imperial examination!
All the experiences she had experienced during her journey through time were like a kaleidoscope, and scene after scene was replayed before her eyes. She didn't know how much time had passed before she reached the scene where she bravely fought the enemy and broke into the palace.
Jiang Youzhen opened his sleepy eyes and looked around in confusion.
"You're finally awake! You collapsed without a sound before, which scared us all. Later, we called the imperial physician to see you, and he said you were overworked and would be fine after a few days of rest."
It was Li Dongsheng's voice.
Jiang Youzhen immediately sat up and realized that he had changed his clothes into a lilac fur coat.
"Your clothes were covered in blood, and it must have been uncomfortable to sleep in, so I changed them for you!"
At this time, Li Dongsheng came over with a tray. Looking at Jiang Youzhen who was still a little dizzy, he picked up the bowl of medicine on the tray and handed it to him.
The bowl of medicine was still steaming as it was brought to Jiang Youzhen's mouth.
"Drink the medicine! It replenishes your qi and blood."
Jiang Youzhen glanced at the medicine that was close to his lips, and suddenly thought of the hot topic in his previous life, "Dalang, it's time to take the medicine!"
Li Dongsheng suddenly burst out laughing. "He's really the one who's going to take power. What? Do you suspect this medicine is poisoned?"
As he spoke, he actually leaned over to his mouth and took a sip, then handed it to Jiang Youzhen.
Jiang Youzhen:……? ? ?
"How long have I slept?" Jiang Youzhen's voice was a little hoarse.
"Two days!" Li Dongsheng replied.
At this time, he had changed into a black robe, his hair was neatly tied up, and he had regained his appearance as a nobleman.
"So long? Did anything major happen after I fell into a coma? How are my parents and family? Has the Second Prince been found?"
"Nothing serious has happened. Your parents and family are all doing well. They're just unable to enter because of the palace lockdown. The officials had been coming to Chengqian Palace to discuss matters, which is why the ban was lifted. The Second Prince hasn't been found yet, and even Ke Zhengqiu is nowhere to be found."
Jiang Youzhen frowned and was about to put on his outer robe.
"I haven't been home for so long, my family must be worried."
"You don't have to worry! If you miss your family, you can ask them to come to the palace to find you." Li Dongsheng said, holding Jiang Youzhen's arm.
"What do you mean?" Jiang Youzhen always felt like he had just woken up and his mind was a little fuzzy.
"Look at where we are! The Emperor and the other princes are already dead, and the Second Prince's life or death is unknown. The country cannot be without a ruler for a single day! The land cannot be without a master for a single day! Since you are the one who quelled this rebellion, I will naturally serve you as my master!"
Li Dongsheng looked at Jiang Youzhen's expression. In fact, he really hoped that Jiang Youzhen could ascend the throne and become emperor, so that the Li family could be considered to have followed the dragon!
Jiang Youzhen's expression remained calm. It was not that she was arrogant, but who else was qualified to sit on the throne except her?
And she has to sit there openly and with a clear conscience!
"The reason why all the officials have wanted to see you these past two days is actually to recommend you to ascend the throne as emperor."
"Oh? Are there any objections?" Jiang Youzhen raised an eyebrow. These people accepted it so quickly? They really are the ones who know the current situation!
She still often recalls the times when those officials used to look down on her and make sarcastic remarks.
"No! Even if there is, don't worry about it!" Li Dongsheng was a little excited. Once Jiang Youzhen ascended the throne, their Li family would finally have their happy ending after suffering.
"Then let them all come in this afternoon!"
In order to avoid any further complications, Jiang Youzhen planned to summon the ministers in the afternoon to see what their attitudes were.
Just three days later, another notice was posted at the city gate.
This news shocked everyone, and the people were shocked to realize that the country had really changed hands! Not only that, but the dynasty and reign name had also changed.
On May 13th, as the previous emperor and his sons were all killed by the enemy, Jiang Youzhen turned the tide and led his soldiers to resist the invasion, clearing the door and turning defeat into victory.
On May 17th, all officials urged Jiang Youzhen to ascend the throne as emperor! Jiang Youzhen reluctantly agreed, but he had no choice but to follow public opinion!
On May 19th, the new emperor summoned all officials to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to discuss matters and change the country's name to Dayan! Preparations for the coronation ceremony!
Two months later, the new emperor held his coronation ceremony! In the first year of the Dayan Dynasty, the new emperor Jiang Youzhen changed the reign title to Hongyuan.
Emperor Hongyuan ascended the throne and issued a general amnesty!
In this atmosphere of national celebration and prosperity, a man wearing a conical hat and coarse clothes was unusually calm!
He avoided the singing and dancing crowd on the street and returned to a small courtyard.
As soon as he opened the gate and entered the house, a man who was also wearing coarse clothes grabbed him.
"Second brother, did you bring me some delicious food?"
Although the man was young, his voice was deep and soft.
The man in the bamboo hat looked up at the other man. His face, as beautiful as a peach, was incongruously childish. This childishness didn't refer to his appearance, but to his expression.
He sighed, "You! You really have no such luck! You were the only one left, and you became stupid. Now Jiang Youzhen has ascended the throne and you have been reduced to begging me for food!"
"He ascended the throne and yet he sent people everywhere to look for you. I wonder if he wants to kill you!"
Yes! The two people before them were none other than Ke Zhengqiu and the Second Prince! They had finally made it to the capital, but everything had changed!
The next day, at the Princess's Mansion!
Ever since Jiang Youzhen ascended the throne, Daya had risen from a peasant girl to the esteemed eldest princess! Every day, she enjoyed an endless supply of fine clothes and delicacies, silks and satins, yet she felt as if everything were a dream!
"Your Highness, Princess, someone outside the palace has delivered a token and a letter, saying that he is an old friend!" Suddenly, a palace maid outside the palace reported.
"Old friend?" The eldest princess was very confused.
"Send it up!"
After the token and letter were presented, the eldest princess stroked the blood jade pendant in her hand and found two inscriptions underneath - Wen De!
She was so startled that she stood up immediately. After a moment of confusion, she shouted, "Prepare your presence! I must enter the palace to see you immediately!"
In the imperial study, Pang Shun came in hurriedly at this moment.
"Your Majesty, the eldest princess has arrived and said she has something important to discuss!"
"The imperial sister is here, please invite her in!"
In front of the imperial desk, a bright yellow figure who was writing imperial edicts with a red brush raised his head when he heard the words. The young man's bright facial features looked even more luxurious against the backdrop of bright yellow.
She glanced at the magnificent and familiar imperial study, and suddenly remembered that she had been here often before, but she usually stood in front of the imperial desk in fear and trepidation.
At that time, she had never imagined that one day she would sit behind this imperial desk, and could only sigh that things in the world are so impermanent!
Pang Shun, the humble and pleasant-looking man, had always walked beside her. Until today, he had truly become her chief steward.
It was not until a luxurious figure entered the imperial study that Jiang Youzhen came back to her senses. Looking at the elegant, dignified and polite princess in front of her, she couldn't help but smile.
The eldest sister had always been steady, but now, after only a few days, she already had the dignity of a princess.
"Royal sister!" Jiang Youzhen stood up and said with a smile.
After seeing Jiang Youzhen in his bright yellow dragon robe, Daya was still a little uncomfortable. The emperor before her was so familiar, yet with a hint of strangeness.
Yes! Now their status and position are very different, and their state of mind has also changed.
"Royal brother, someone sent something to the Princess's residence today. Can you take a look at what it is?"
Jiang Youzhen was a little confused.
"He said it was sent by an old friend!"
The eldest princess took out a token and a letter from her sleeve and handed them to Jiang Youzhen.
When Jiang Youzhen saw the blood jade dragon and phoenix pattern, his heart trembled.
What is this? She recalled the person who stood in her way that day. Although she was anxious at the time, the jade pendant caught her eye.
That day, after she was injured by the high priest, it was the second prince who stood in front of her and blocked the punch for her, even though she really didn't need it at the time.
After taking the jade pendant and examining it again and again, I saw the inscription on the lower corner of the jade pendant.
"Wen De" is the second prince's courtesy name, there is no mistake!
She immediately opened the letter, and her face darkened after seeing its contents.
The eldest princess looked at Jiang Youzhen's stunned expression and felt mixed emotions.
If this letter and token existed before he ascended the throne, everything would be fine, but what should he do with them now?
The eldest princess looked at her worriedly, "Royal brother, what are you...preparing?"
The murderous intent that flashed through the eldest princess's heart shocked her. When had she become such a cruel person?
But since everything has been decided, and in order to prevent future troubles, this is the safest approach.
"Oh! You...you should think about it carefully! I'll go back first." Seeing Jiang Youzhen silent, the eldest princess could only sigh slightly.
Late at night, outside a small courtyard, there was suddenly the sound of a door opening.
Several dark shadows entered the yard in a dignified manner, and then the door was closed.
They went straight to the inner room, where a young man was lying on the bed, soundly sleeping.
Looking at the defenseless sleeping face before him, one of the shadows immediately grabbed the wrist of the young man on the bed. After a moment, he let go in astonishment.
There is really no internal strength, and the meridians are empty!
"how come?"
Just one punch was enough to make him lose all his internal strength and damage his meridians!
Suddenly, a man behind him held a dagger and was about to stab it into the chest of the sleeping person, but was stopped by the dark shadow in front.
"He has lost all his internal energy!"
"Keeping it would be a disaster!"
The man sleeping soundly on the bed was awakened. He rubbed his eyes and said, "Second brother, is it dawn yet? Are we going to set off again?"
The dark shadow in front went forward to light the lamp, and suddenly there was a faint light in the dark room.
"Have you really made up your mind?" The man's bitter voice sounded in the darkness.
"Well! After all, I owe him a life!" the young man murmured in a low voice.
"You must think twice! Prince Yu is a living example!"
"But he lost, and I'm not Emperor Cheng Ming!"
The person who came was Jiang Youzhen. She looked at the still confused Second Prince and couldn't help feeling complicated.
"Huh? Who are you? Where is my second brother?" The young man on the bed had his long hair loose. He no longer had the fierceness of the past and looked a little weak at the moment.
Jiang Youzhen pulled down the black veil on his face and said, "Your second brother left to find your second sister-in-law. I am your third brother!"
The young man on the bed suddenly came in front of Jiang Youzhen, causing Li Dongsheng behind him to immediately become alert.
"I think I've seen you before! I remember you! Are you really my third brother? My second brother said he would take me to Beijing to live in a big house. Do you live in a big house now?"
Seeing the innocent expression on the handsome young man's face, who originally had a bit of evil in his eyes, Jiang Youzhen felt mixed emotions.
"Yeah! Ours is a big house, come home with me!"
The second prince suddenly became happy. He clapped his hands and shouted excitedly, "I'm going to live in a big house now. Can I live in a big house forever? I don't want to live outside with my second brother anymore! There are a lot of rats and wolves outside that will eat people. I don't want to eat steamed buns every meal either. I want to eat meat!"
"Great! Meat every meal, a big house every day, and a big house for the rest of my life!"
Jiang Youzhen asked the people behind him to help the second prince put on clothes and then pulled him out.
Li Dongsheng, who was walking behind Jiang Youzhen, couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Have you really decided? Don't let this be another Prince Yu!"
Looking at the couple standing together under the moonlight, Li Dongsheng felt heartbroken.
"If he wants the throne, I will give it to him! Anyway, I will definitely be tired of it by then!" Jiang Youzhen said and left without looking back!
PS: This book is finished today! Spread the flowers! Thank you to all the lovely people who have stayed with me until now! Although there are not many readers now!