298 Your Majesty, Please Abdicate
At this time, the place of worship was heavily guarded, and the people were controlled to be 100 meters away. However, the crowd showed that the people of Jing City had all come out to watch the succession ceremony!
Today was the emperor’s abdication ceremony and the new empress’ ascension ceremony!
The emperor was surrounded by hundreds of officials. He wore a Dragon robe and walked over with a solemn expression. The entire city was happy, but the emperor’s mood was as heavy as visiting a grave.
Jiang Xi was dressed in plain white clothes without any accessories or decorations. Her slightly round face was calm, and her big and bright eyes were shining. She exuded an innate sense of nobility just by standing there.
The imperial preceptor was dressed in a plain robe. His silver hair looked less old under the reflection of the robe and more mysterious. The disciples behind him looked at Jiang Xi with inexplicable expressions.
“Let go of me, you bunch of snobs! Do you know who the person above is? That’s my daughter! The daughter that I raised single-handedly! This is my son. When my daughter becomes the empress, my son will be the top scorer in the court examination!” Yang Fen put her hands on her hips and scolded the soldiers who were blocking the way. Jiang Si’s face was full of beard, and he looked more dispirited than before. He was the most promising candidate in Jing City. If not for the scandal, he would have been the one with the highest hopes.
When the soldier heard Yang Fen’s words, he became more respectful.
“Son, you have to make good use of this opportunity. Your sister is a woman. She doesn’t know anything about ruling the world. We are a family. When the court examination comes around, let your sister pick you as the top scorer. That way, we can also contribute to our family.” Yang Fen lowered her voice and whispered in Jiang Si’s ear.
Jiang Si lowered his eyes and clenched his fists.
“Jiang Xi is a woman. She’ll only benefit outsiders in the future.” Yang Fen pouted and sighed in her heart. She did not expect that the most promising child in the family was actually picked up from the streets and had such a powerful background.
“Mother, it’s my duty to do my best for the country. What’s there to talk about taking advantage of?” Jiang Si said indifferently as he looked at Jiang Xi calmly. However, the flames in his eyes were growing stronger.
At this moment, the imperial preceptor’s voice could be heard from the temple hall, “The daughter of the country is blessed by the heavens. Although she is young and has gone through many disasters, the heavens have trained her will and body. Now that the princess has returned, everything has returned to the right path. This is a joy for our country.” The imperial preceptor held three long joss sticks. The smoke from the three joss sticks rose straight and floated to the sky.
With each sentence, the imperial preceptor led the civil and military officials to bow to the heavens. “Today, the emperor abdicates. The emperor has been in power for 20 years. During this time, he has carried out irrigation works, earthquake relief, and allowed the people to live in peace. This is the blessing of the people and our country. However, the emperor’s greatest credit is giving birth to the princess, the new empress. This is the great fortune of our country!” The imperial preceptor spoke in a clear voice. Ignoring the wrinkles on his face, he must have been a handsome young man when he was young.
“Your Majesty has worked hard. Your Majesty, please abdicate!”
“Your Majesty has worked hard. Your Majesty, please abdicate!”
“Your Majesty has worked hard and achieved great things. It’s a blessing for the country. It’s time for you to enjoy your remaining years!”
The common people all knelt on the ground. When the imperial preceptor spoke, the emperor’s eyes were teary. However, thinking that they still knew his hard work, his heart was touched. Who knew that these people would change their faces so quickly and ask him to abdicate. The emperor’s heart was cold.
“Your Majesty, look, it’s snowing in autumn.” Grand Tutor Xue pointed at the sky. The sun was covered in layers of silver and white clouds, as if someone had covered it with a black bag. The snow had been falling for more than half a month, and it was still not stopping…
The emperor did not believe it and felt disdain in his heart. Would the snow stop if he agreed to abdicate?
“The daughter of the country, Jiang Xi, has come with a mission. She has come for the justice of the world and for the people of our country. Today, the first female ruler in the history of our country will be crowned! May the empress love the country and the people, serve the country, and bring prosperity to our country!” The imperial preceptor’s voice was powerful and every sentence he said caused snowflakes to float. It was very mysterious.
Jiang Xi was wearing a white dress. Standing in the snow, she was exceptionally breathtaking and shockingly beautiful. The phoenix’s body was covered in red fur, and it was lying lazily by her feet, motionless.