The deafening sound of firecrackers resounded in my ears, and everywhere I went, people shouted, "Congratulations to the empress."
Xiao Concubine was led out of the hall, a pair of small hands were suddenly grabbed, and there was a very faint cold scent on the tip of her nose.
"Xiao Jiu, I will walk with you."
After saying that, Zhao Zun stretched out his hand and lifted off the red hijab on Xiao Concubine's head, revealing that stunning face, which is so beautiful that it makes people enchanted.
The exquisite facial features seem to have been carefully carved, the skin is as fair as porcelain, a pair of water-soaked eyes shine like stars, and the vermilion lips are slightly raised. Together with the phoenix crown and xiapei, it is indescribably dignified.
On the other hand, Zhao Zun wore a purple and black long gown, with a golden dragon on his chest, embroidered with gold thread, hovering and lying down, ready to go, as if it would soar into the sky in the next moment.
The neckline is also embroidered with complex patterns, tall and slender, with long black hair tied up by a jade crown, and a charming face like a monster is exposed so nakedly, the corners of the mouth are slightly raised, and there is a smile in the eyes.
Even the little palace maid beside her couldn't help but blushed.
Xiao Yu has never seen Zhao Zun like this before. He is serious and serious. After two years of baptism, he is no longer the mediocre businessman he was back then. His deeds are impressive enough.
He was led by Zhao Zun all the way to the sacrificial altar. There were already hundreds of civil and military officials, and many people were waiting to see.
When the emperor and empress attended together, everyone was amazed. The two of them seemed to walk out of a picture scroll hand in hand.
As Qin Tianjian shouted loudly, "The sacrificial ceremony has officially begun!"
Zhao Zun changed his country name to Beijin, and was known as Emperor Beijin. Since then, there has been no Eastern Chu in this world, only Beijin remains.
The whole morning, Zhao Zun led Xiao Concubine to worship the ancestors and knelt down.
With a salute, Xiao Concubine almost couldn't stand up anymore, she swayed, and Zhao Zun embraced Xiao Concubine's waist when seeing this.
Under Zhao Zun's eyes, Qin Tianjian directly skipped a lot of etiquette, and less than half an hour later, it was completely over.
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and the queen's empress."
The officials knelt down and the people shouted together, and the shouting lasted for a long time.
Zhao Zun waved his hand, "Get up."
After the words fell, everyone stood up, and the enthronement ceremony was officially over, followed by the dinner.
Concubine Xiao was tired all day, especially her neck, a slight movement would hurt her heart, Zhao Zun felt sorry for her, so he sent her back to the palace early.
After returning to the palace, she took off the clothes all over her body and soaked in hot water to relieve a lot of fatigue. The red sleeves pinched Xiao Yu's shoulders, and Xiao Yu snorted twice comfortably.
"It's not so easy to be a queen, I'm too tired." Xiao Yan couldn't help complaining, she was so tired that she couldn't lift her whole arm.
Hongxiu chuckled, "Your Majesty is graceful and elegant, and the servants feel very proud when they look at her from below. Only your Majesty is the only one who is so blessed."
Concubine Xiao hummed, soaked in hot water and didn't want to get up.
After a while, Zhao Zun entered the door and waved his hand, Hongxiu bowed his head and retreated, Xiao Concubine didn't realize it, she squinted her eyes and fell asleep.
"Are you tired?"
Miss Xiao opened her eyes when she heard the words, and saw Zhao Zun standing aside, her little face turned red, "Why are you here, isn't there a dinner party ahead?"
Zhao Zun smiled and said nothing, and stretched out his hand to help Xiao Concubine wipe her body. Xiao Concubine flinched and waved her hand immediately, "Forget it, I can do it myself, it's not good to just leave everyone like this, I should go and see Here it is."
Zhao Zun nodded, "Then I'll wait for you outside."
Only now did Xiao Concubine stand up, put on some clothes, and changed into a dignified and generous attire, and followed Zhao Zun to the main hall.
In the hall, singing and dancing, Zhao Zun sat at the top, Xiao Concubine sat on the left, and on the right was Zhao Sujun, the current Empress Dowager Zhao.
All the ministers below looked forced, and even forced their smiles, they were all guessing what the new emperor was thinking.
Collected the handles of the ministers, forcing the ministers to compromise and bite the bullet to participate in the enthronement ceremony.
Zhao Zun didn't express his opinion, and everyone felt uneasy.
Zhao Zun suddenly said, "Today is the first day of my ascension to the throne. In the future, if you have any opinions, you can raise them. Anything that is beneficial to Beijin will be accepted with humility. I don't care about the past. I just start from today." From now on, you must keep in mind that you are all Bei Jin's courtiers."
After the words fell, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and then heaved a sigh of relief.
Zhao Zun's words made it clear that the past was forgone.
"Yes, the ministers and others will do their duty faithfully and share the emperor's worries."
One of the ministers stood up and bowed his hands to Zhao Zun with a respectful face, one took the lead and the rest followed suit.
Sitting at the bottom of the list is the Deposed Emperor of Eastern Chu. The current Marquis Chang Jing, who is about thirty years old, has a very ugly face when he hears that the East Chu is gone and only Bei Jin will be replaced.
"Your Majesty, Nanjiang Kingdom has sent envoys to congratulate the Emperor. Several people are on their way. I don't know who should be sent to meet them?"
One of the ministers glanced at Zhao Zun with disdain, waiting for Zhao Zun to make a fool of himself.
Zhao Zun's eyes flickered, and he looked at Chang Jinghou, "Of course, Lord Hou is the most suitable one. What does Chang Jinghou think?"
Marquis Changjing was stunned, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's inappropriate for a humble minister to meet him. The humble minister's status is embarrassing, and it may make people think that Nan Jiang is disrespected."
"It's nothing inappropriate. It's just an envoy. It's flattering to be a Marquis."
Zhao Zun snorted twice, Marquis Changjing's face turned pale, and he glanced at Concubine Xiao, "Your Majesty, this time Nan Jiang came here with his princess, I wonder what position the Majesty should confer?"
After the words fell, the whole hall was silent for a while, Zhao Zun glanced at Chang Jinghou, "You don't need to worry about this, just welcome people back smoothly."
Marquis Changjing had once been a prince and emperor at any rate, and when he was criticized in public by one person, his face was really ugly, and he had nowhere to vent his breath, so he could only bow his head and drink wine.
Zhao Zun glanced at all the ministers, "Anyone who plans to put a woman next to me should stop thinking about it, and don't blame me for not reminding me, I only allow one person in the back seat, and I have no intention of taking concubines. If a woman climbs up, it's better to share the country's worries, or to live in peace and contentment, and I should just turn a blind eye and close my eyes."
When the words fell, everyone was stunned. Since ancient times, the emperor had three thousand beauties, but why did this new emperor do the opposite.
Although the empress is beautiful, she can't just guard Xiao Concubine alone. Zhao Zun didn't give everyone a chance to speak. A burst of beating made everyone stop their thoughts and just wait for the right time. They didn't believe that Zhao Zun could keep talking. Guard the empress alone.
At this moment, a guard suddenly stepped forward, "Your Majesty, hurry up and send the document within eight hundred miles."
Zhao Zun didn't raise his head, "Read!"
The guard immediately said, "A large number of soldiers and horses have gathered around Biancheng. Zhou Guohe Weiguo and Xiyue Three Kingdoms Alliance intends to raise troops to attack Beijin."
"What!"
All the ministers were stunned, their faces were surprisingly ugly, and they finally calmed down. After the destruction of Eastern Chu, there was Beijin, and now they gathered the Three Kingdoms to fight against Beijin.
At the thought of a catastrophic war, everyone lost their minds completely. Bei Jin hadn't had time to catch his breath yet. He couldn't supply the troops with food and grass. It was a time of weakness.
If foreign enemies invaded at this time, wouldn't it be as easy as picking something out of a bag
"Your Majesty, the Zhou Kingdom and the Wei Kingdom are clearly determined to take advantage of the chaos to retaliate. Now Beijin is recuperating. He really can't stand the chaos of the war. Please think twice, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, the Emperor Xiyue brought the two consort princesses Zhou Guo and Wei Guo into the palace, and both canonized the second concubine Dexian. An agreement was reached. If the Emperor also married Princess Nan Jiang, he would try to let Nan Jiang send troops, and maybe he could still fight. Tie."
As soon as this remark came out, it immediately resonated, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang is right, the only plan for now is to marry Princess Nanjiang..."
The wine cup in Zhao Zun's hand fell on the table with a bang, and the words in the man's mouth caught the sharp look in Zhao Zun's eyes, and he swallowed it immediately.
"Just now, what I said just fell on deaf ears, didn't they!"
Zhao Zun said coldly, "What is the relationship between the important events of the previous dynasty and a woman? Nan Jiang and Bei Jin have never been in contact. What does this rash visit mean? Can all the ministers guarantee it?"
"The emperor is right. Nan Jiang's reputation has been extremely bad in the past few years. The introduction of Nan Jiang is very likely to lure wolves into the house."
A man suddenly stood up, and the other face under half of the mask was very clear, with cold eyes, and a slender and straight figure.
Chaoyue immediately followed his gaze and fixed his eyes on the man, but the man never looked at Chaoyue again from the beginning to the end.
"What Master Wei said is very true. These people are clearly uneasy and kind, and dare to confuse Bei Jin after sending a princess. Who knows what An is thinking!"
Wherever Zhao Zun's sharp eyes went, all the ministers shut up and didn't dare to say more, they seemed to have forgotten.
At the beginning, it was Zhao Zun who led an army from Xiyue to directly defeat the four countries with one against four, destroy the Eastern Chu and establish the Northern Jin.
If it weren't for this new emperor, there might not be Xiyue today, which shows that the means are very good.
And Zhao Zun seemed to have thought about it a long time ago, and he was not afraid of Nanjiang and Xiyue at all.
The Marquis of Changyang snorted, and kept mocking Zhao Zun's arrogance, waiting for Zhao Zun to lose his horse. As long as Beijin subjugated the country, he was willing to die.
The dinner lasted for about two hours, and no one mentioned Nan Jiang again. All the ministers knew that Zhao Zun would not listen at all.
After returning to Kunhe Palace, Zhao Zun held Xiao Concubine's hand with a faint smile on his lips.
Hongxiu tactfully led all the court ladies back, leaving space for the two of them to be alone.
Concubine Xiao looked at Zhao Zun suspiciously, "How do you know that Nan Jiang is uneasy and kind?"
The room was very warm, Zhao Zun unbuttoned his clothes, leaving only a layer of white undershirt, his expression eased without the coldness just now.
"Nanjiang has two princesses, the seventh princess and the eighth princess. They look similar. They are the precious daughters of Concubine Xu Gui of Nanjiang, and they are very favored. This time, Nanjiang's marriage is not only to Beijin, but also to Xiyue."
Concubine Xiao frowned upon hearing this, "This is too shameless. Knowing the relationship between Xiyue and Beijin, you dare to openly make friends with the two countries, but you just want to take advantage of one end and deal with the other."
Zhao Zun scratched Xiao Concubine's nose affectionately, "Smart, it will be troublesome to introduce wolves, tigers and leopards to Beijin. Beijin has just been settled, and those ministers have not yet made up their minds, and they are very easy to be provoked. At that time, internal and external troubles will be really troublesome."
Xiao Concubine nodded, "Naturally, Nan Jiang's reputation has always been bad. Even if he helps Bei Jin send troops, the request may not be as simple as marrying the princess. The princess is just a cover."
Whether it's Xiyue or Beijin, Nanjiang just wants to get some benefits from it.
Concubine Xiao suddenly raised her eyes, "Husband, Xiyue..."
Concubine Xiao couldn't understand why Emperor Xiyue's temperament changed drastically and he insisted on feeling sorry for Bei Jin.
It is not only the time for Beijin to relax its forces, but also the time for Xiyue to relax. At this time, the two countries are fighting, which is tantamount to self-defeating troops, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and money-consuming.
The corners of Zhao Zun's mouth raised slightly, and he stretched out his hand to untie Xiao Concubine's belt, "This will happen sooner or later, and I have already prepared for my husband."
From the moment Zhao Zun left Xiyue, Zhao Zun had long since abandoned Xiyue.
"Xiao Jiu, are you afraid?" Zhao Zun smiled, and his expression became serious.
Miss Xiao smiled, and stretched out five fingers, "I have been a business woman, Mrs. Hou, and a princess, and now I am the mother of a country. It doesn't matter if I am a beggar woman in the future. Try all kinds of human sufferings and wealth. It’s not in vain to come to this world.”
Zhao Zun was dumbfounded by Xiao Yu's words, and squinted at Xiao Yu angrily, "You can think about it, how can you suffer for your husband, don't worry about anything on weekdays, just play piano and chess with the noble lady next to you Calligraphy and painting, reciting poems and having fun, leave the rest to my husband."
After saying those words, Concubine Xiao exclaimed, and wrapped her arms around Zhao Zun's neck in a whirl, her little face turned pink with embarrassment.
"Xiao Jiu, my husband promised you to make decisions for you. A gentleman keeps his promises, and my husband never forgets."
Zhao Zun smiled lightly, "The sky is falling, and there is still a husband."
Concubine Xiao raised her red lips and squinted her eyes when she heard the words, "Then Xiaojiu wishes my husband an early victory, and Xiaojiu will definitely hold a celebration banquet for my husband."
Zhao Zun's eyes brightened slightly, and he whispered something in Xiao Concubine's ear, causing Xiao Concubine to stare at Zhao Zun coquettishly.
"Xiao Jiu." Zhao Zun's voice tightened, and he looked at Xiao Concubine bewilderedly, "Tonight is our wedding ceremony..."
Xiao Concubine buried her head in Zhao Zun's arms, moaned twice, hugged Zhao Zun tightly and did not let go, Zhao Zun smiled lightly.
Suddenly Xiao Yu raised her eyes, "By the way, who is that Mr. Wei, who has never seen him before?"
Zhao Zun strode towards the couch, "What's the rush, I'll find out in a few days."
"No, I want to know now."
… .
"Husband~~"
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After persisting for a long time, Zhao Zun immediately gave in, hugged Concubine Xiao and kissed and kissed again and again.
Outside the main hall, Chao Yu was still sitting on the main hall drinking wine, her little face turned red, and the servant girl did not respond to her persuasion several times.
"Princess, it's getting late, let's go back."
Chao Qi shook her head, her mind was completely messed up, and only the alcohol was left to anesthetize her, driving away the rationality in her mind.
I don't know how long after drinking, Chaoyi couldn't stand up anymore, and finally stood up with the support of the table, if it wasn't for the maid who supported him, he almost fell to the ground.
"No, I'm fine." Chaoyi squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying, "Let's go out and get some air."
As soon as he went out, the cold wind blew, which immediately woke up Chao Qi a bit.
"Princess, this servant is going to get you a cloak, be careful not to catch a cold." The servant girl said.
Chaoji nodded indiscriminately, and the servant girl left. Chaoji took a deep breath, looked up at the starry sky, and the whole surrounding was strange.
I don't know why, suddenly my eyes felt hot, and I walked forward precariously, crying and laughing, stepping on the snow excitedly like a little girl.
In a plum grove, the heavy snow covered the sound and isolated everything, as if being ignored.
Chaoxi couldn't help walking deeper and deeper, suddenly his feet gave way, and he lay on the ground with a slap, and after holding on for several times, he simply lay down on the snow, half-closed his eyes and took a shallow breath.
Suddenly a slender and tall figure appeared, bent over and hugged Chao Qi's body.
Chaoyue struggled in a daze, then narrowed his eyes, saw half of the mask, and smiled.
"Look at me, I can still see you in my dream, I must be seriously ill."
"You can't drink, so why bother to ask for trouble." The man's cold voice revealed a softness, and he walked towards the outside of the Meilin step by step with Chaoxi in his arms.
"When someone finds out tomorrow morning, he will have frozen to death."
Chaoqian smiled when he heard the words, "So what, what about being alive, it's not suffering every day, but you left quickly, without caring about my situation at all, hehe, what qualifications do you have to teach me?"
The man squinted his eyes and looked at her, only to hear Chao Qi say again, "The honor of the princess is fake. She was forced to marry someone she didn't like, and she was blamed by the world all because of responsibility! Hehe, it's just a use. It’s just a tool, who cares if it’s dead or alive?”
The man's pupils shrank sharply, "Isn't Yingchuan Hou Shizi treating you very well, why did you take the child with Li alone?"
Chaoqi sneered, "What kind of couple, he and I have never been husband and wife, not to mention I'm still pregnant with someone else's child, I wonder if there is any man in the world who can accept it..."