N-A-A Chapter 1943 The Crown Prince's Heart
Chapter 1943 The Crown Prince's Heart
This sword has never been drawn from its sheath before.
After the First Xuanmen Sect Master bestowed the sword upon it, it remained in the national treasury.
After it was bestowed upon the Prince of Jin, he never drew the sword in public. He simply accepted it casually and left the palace.
His nonchalant attitude at the time led everyone to believe that the sword was probably nothing special.
Now that the Prince of Jin suddenly brought this sword into the palace and even drew it, everyone realized that it was a precious sword with a dazzling cold light!
Just by looking at it with the naked eye, you'd think it would be so sharp it could break with a blow dryer.
Could the sword given to him by the First Xuan Rang be an ordinary item? It was only at this moment that everyone realized this.
"I just want to tell you that the First Mystic Sect also supports the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne, and this sword is proof of that."
Zhou Shiyue looked at the sword in his hand, blew on it lightly, and said, "My lords, please don't misunderstand. I am not threatening you with this sword."
As he said this, he brandished his sword, quickly twirling it a few times.
His moves were both swift and graceful.
It's estimated that only the Prince of Jin could accomplish this.
Those few sword flowers flashing with a cold light also made Elder Shu, who was standing at the front, feel the sword energy.
Cold as frost.
Sharp as lightning.
His heart trembled.
No threat intended? Who would believe that if I told them?
Is the Prince of Jin merely showing off his power by drawing his sword and brandishing it?
They all fell silent.
The Crown Prince watched as his uncle single-handedly stood in his way, clearing away all obstacles for him, and felt a burning sensation in his eyes.
But at this moment, he absolutely cannot shed a tear.
The crown prince stood there calmly from beginning to end, appearing confident and composed.
In the eyes of the old Duke and his ilk, the Crown Prince's mindset was reassuring.
"Now continue to express your opinions. If you have no objections, then join the group."
Upon hearing Zhou Shiyue's words, the ministers hesitated for a moment, then lowered their heads and returned to their original ranks.
Grand Secretary Shu stood there looking around. Perhaps feeling he couldn't save face, he bowed to the Crown Prince and said, "Your Highness, this old minister is unwell and would like to return to rest first."
The crown prince immediately agreed as soon as he finished speaking.
"In that case, Elder Shu should rest at home for ten days or half a month, lest he overwork himself."
Shu Ge Lao's body stiffened.
He was just about to step down today, and the Crown Prince was going along with it, making sure he didn't have to come to court for ten or fifteen days.
Finally, with a dark expression, Grand Secretary Shu turned and left.
Zhou Shiyue surveyed the entire audience, sheathed his sword, and turned to the Crown Prince, saying, "Crown Prince, all the officials support your immediate ascension to the throne. Please have the Imperial Observatory calculate an auspicious day for your enthronement."
The people from the Imperial Observatory immediately stepped forward.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, we have already calculated the auspicious day. There is only one best auspicious day left this year, which is in two days. If we miss this auspicious day, we will have to wait until next year."
The ministers were somewhat taken aback.
Two days later?
"Isn't this too hasty?"
"This is a major undertaking; how can we possibly finish it in just two days?"
"Yes, yes, the ascension of a new emperor is not as simple as it seems..."
"The Emperor hasn't given his opinion yet..."
Doesn't this make it seem like we're forcing the emperor to abdicate?
Seeing that everyone was in chaos again, Zhou Shiyue turned his sword sheath and braced it against the ground. He supported the sword with one hand, his demeanor both roguish and sharp. "What, you had no objections just now, but now you want to cause trouble again? How long does it take to arrange this kind of thing? First, let's get the coronation done. If the Ministry of Rites can't put together a grand ceremony in two days, I will ask the people from the First Mystic Sect to arrange it."
"If they can be eliminated, would your Ministry of Rites be willing to give up their positions? The capable should take the place."
Upon hearing this, the people of the Ministry of Rites thought, "This won't do. They're going to purge the entire Ministry of Rites first."
"Your Highness! We will certainly make the arrangements! Although time is short, His Majesty has only been on the throne for a few years, and we have plenty of experience. We have not forgotten, we have not forgotten."
Upon hearing the words of the Vice Minister of Rites, Lord Chen almost burst out laughing again.
Isn't this just bringing up the fact that the emperor has only been on the throne for a few years and slapping him in the face?
The Vice Minister of Rites was probably really frightened, and that's why he spoke so recklessly.
But now nobody cares about what he says.
Zhou Shiyue said with satisfaction, "Then I will trust you. Your Ministry of Rites should take action immediately after the court session."
"Yes."
With the Vice Minister of Rites having taken the lead, no one else dared to say anything more.
The biggest problem has been solved, so what's the point of them making a fuss or trying to stop us?
The Emperor himself is the main culprit in this matter!
The emperor himself started raising evil cultivators and was even injured by them, taking years to recover. Who can he blame?
If the Emperor hadn't acted so absurdly and recklessly, how could the Crown Prince and Prince Jin have so easily dragged him down?
That's settled then.
"Retreat!"
Grandpa Qin shouted.
The officials turned around and filed out of court.
After they all left, only Zhou Shiyue and the Crown Prince remained.
The main hall was empty, but the sunlight streaming in from outside made it bright and airy.
The light was bright yellow.
The prince stood there, feeling a lump in his throat.
He walked down the steps, came to Zhou Shiyue's side, and reached out to support his elbow.
Zhou Shiyue glanced at him sideways, "What are you doing?"
The Crown Prince helped him walk forward, supporting him all the way to the dragon throne. He then helped Zhou Shiyue sit down.
Zhou Shiyue was getting a little tired of standing.
He didn't pay much attention to the chair.
There was no one else around. He was tired, so Zhou helped him sit down, and he did just that.
What's wrong with taking a break?
After he sat down, the crown prince stepped back two steps and knelt down steadily in front of him in the hall.
"Zhou Ze, what are you trying to do?"
Zhou Shiyue's eyes sharpened.
"Royal Uncle".
The crown prince called out to him.
"Today, I solemnly acknowledge you as the Emperor of the Great Zhou. I know that you, my royal uncle, do not wish to sit in this position, but now I kneel before you to let you know that this is what I truly desire."
Zhou Ze looked up at him and said, "Even though I will be the Emperor of Great Zhou in the future, I will never forget this moment. I will always keep my royal uncle in my heart, and govern Great Zhou in accordance with my royal uncle's wishes and thoughts, resist foreign enemies, and let the people live in peace and prosperity."
"I will be a wise ruler, and I will also make it easier for my uncle to live a happy life."
Zhou Shiyue sat on the dragon throne, looking at the crown prince kneeling below, his expression softening.
"Get up."
Zhou stood up.
Zhou Shiyue sat on the dragon throne, looking ahead.
"Aze, it's lonely at the top. It's hard to control yourself if you sit in one position for too long. You must be determined and keep your eyes on the future."
"Yes."
"Alright, I'm tired. I'm going back to the palace to find your royal aunt."
The crown prince quickly went over and helped him up.
"Uncle, I won't go to the Buddhist temple for the next two days. I want to wait until after I ascend the throne to visit the Empress Dowager." The Crown Prince helped him out of the palace and then shared some of his innermost thoughts with him.