That kind of loneliness is not something that ordinary people can endure. Di Shitian has endured it for too long, and sometimes she even hopes that he can break free from that loneliness as soon as possible.
That afternoon, the empress announced to the world that Shangguan Yunxiao was of royal blood and her own flesh and blood. This news caused a sensation.
The very next day, a ceremony to enthrone the princess was held, and Shangguan Yunxiao was officially enthroned as the princess.
She was wearing a bright yellow robe with dragon pattern, like a dragon reflected in the water. With the caress of the scorching sun, her whole body seemed to be surrounded by a golden light, shining brightly. She was clearly the focus of everyone's attention, but when people looked at her, they couldn't open their eyes because it was too dazzling.
The enthronement of the princess was a major event for the Feng Kingdom, so the Feng Kingdom's palace was particularly lively today. Inside and outside the palace, salutes blared, and the imperial guards were dressed neatly and ready for battle.
The ceremony of conferring the title was held in the main hall. The princess had to walk step by step from the outer palace to the front of the empress before she could be conferred the title. There were nine steps from the outer palace to the main hall, which meant rising step by step and also represented the supreme power.
Nine steps, all leading to one. Ling'er walked in her best attire, and the civil and military officials, palace maids and servants all lined up neatly, following her step by step.
Although Ling'er had no intention of ruling the world, she was filled with mixed feelings as she embarked on the road to power. In fact, it was all the same, she was a king. Although she had no good feelings towards Feng Xian'er, the people of Feng Country were innocent. So no matter what happened in the future, she would protect them. It was also worthy of today's solemn ceremony.
"I ascended to the throne of the Ninth Heaven and became the King of the Ninth Generation. My life will protect the glory of the country!" After walking up nine flights of stairs, the palace servants chanted loudly in front of the main hall. Yes, everyone envied and hoped to obtain this supreme power, but how many people knew that this power actually has another meaning, which is responsibility. Once you sit on this position, your life will no longer belong to you, but to the millions of poor people. But how many kings can understand this truth
Because she understood, and Di Shitian also understood, that's why they were so helpless...
Ling'er didn't know how she got through that day. When she came out of her trance, the ceremony had already ended. But for some people, everything was just beginning.
The lively day gradually faded away, and the night once again occupied this continent. The sparse stars were scattered in the dark night sky, and a few clouds could be vaguely seen. They were of different shapes, just like the human heart, changing rapidly and unpredictable.
At the border of Feng Country, tens of thousands of troops set up camp on the spot, with piles of bonfires burning on the open land. Smoke curled up, mixed with burning ashes, and was immersed in the slightly cool air.
Under this seemingly peaceful night, no one knows how many human hearts are hidden.
In the central army tent, Nangong Tianlan was wearing a black robe, holding a book in one hand, browsing leisurely under the dim candlelight. It was very quiet outside the tent, with only the slight sound of wind and the crisp chirping of insects.
The conflict between Tianqi and Fengguo was initially described as an accident, but in fact, smart people knew that it was just a story, written, directed and performed by Tianqi himself. Because of the gap in national strength and the disunity of the people, even if the whole world saw through this matter, no one would stand up and expose it.
If Fengguo can handle this incident on its own, that would be great. If not, it can only swallow its bitter pills and be unable to speak. As for other countries, they are all waiting to watch the show, waiting and planning how to benefit from this conflict.
Although Nangong Tianlan is a smart man, Feng Xian'er is not stupid. Otherwise, she would not have been able to sit on the throne for so many years.
While she was enthroning Ling'er as the Crown Princess, she had secretly sent someone to write a letter to another person. Through that person, she already knew that the little prince Tianqi was imprisoned in a secret place. However, as to where that secret place was, it was unknown.
If the missing little prince could be found, Nangong Tianlan would have to withdraw his troops.
However, seeing Nangong Tianlan's contented look, it is not difficult to see that finding this secret place is extremely difficult.
The candlelight flickered a few times, and a cool breeze came in through the gap in the tent. Nangong Tianlan paused while holding the scroll, and moved his thin lips, "Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, a man in black walked in from outside and knelt in front of Nangong Tianlan.
"My Lord, the Phoenix Emperor has officially canonized Shangguan Yunxiao as the Crown Princess this afternoon. She is in charge of the Phoenix Kingdom's Jade Seal and is allowed to enter the main hall to assist the Phoenix Emperor in reviewing memorials and handling government affairs." The man in black spoke seriously, without any emotion. He lowered his head slightly and looked straight ahead.
After hearing the words of the man in black, Nangong Tianlan's brows, which had just relaxed, slightly frowned.
"To confer a title upon the princess?" As if asking a question or talking to himself, he put down the scroll in his hand and slowly raised his head.
His eyebrows are sharp and his eyes are bright, and he looks cold and chilly.
Nangong Tianlan's temperament is sometimes very similar to that of Di Shitian.
His eyes slightly raised and fell on the man in black kneeling in front of him, "Then what about Shangguan Yunxiao?" What did she do
She really couldn't understand Shang Guangyun's smile.
She was clearly a useless prince, but after the incident at the banquet last time, she seemed a little different. Although he did not hear clearly her conversation with those strange people last time, it was not difficult to see that there must be some connection between them.
In this way, he had to be cautious about Shangguan Yunxiao.
At this time, Feng Xian'er, the old fox, brought Shangguan Yunxiao out, which was clearly a maze.
"My Lord, Shangguan Yunxiao did nothing. After the enthronement ceremony, she returned to her room and never came out."
Feng Xian'er would never do anything without certainty, so there must be some mystery about Shangguan Yunxiao.
"Keep a close eye on Shangguan Yunxiao's every move and report any situation at any time."
"I obey your command!"
"Also, you must keep a good eye on that place and take good care of the little prince."
"I know."
"Go down."
After saying this, the man in black retreated out of the tent.
As soon as the black-clothed man left, Nangong Tianlan immediately summoned all the generals. As for what he ordered, outsiders did not know. However, the next day, Nangong Tianlan attacked a small county town on the border of Feng Country, which was unexpected for Feng Xian'er.
Inside the Feng Kingdom's palace, Feng Xian'er frowned. After listening to the report that had just been received, she felt a bit of a headache.
Nangong Tianlan, this bastard, actually dared to take action. It's really infuriating.
"Didn't I ask you to invite the princess over? It's been so long!" Because he was too irritable, he looked at everyone with particular disdain. When the king was angry, the servants under him were naturally trembling with fear. They were afraid that they would be dragged out and chopped if they were not careful.
The attendants were already frightened when they saw Feng Xian'er's bad complexion, and after hearing the roar, they all knelt on the ground trembling with fear.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. My aunt has already gone to pass on the message. Your Majesty, please wait a moment. The Princess Royal should be here soon. Your Majesty, please calm down." She supported herself with her hands and lowered her forehead so low that it seemed to be touching the ground. The floor was cold, but she could not feel any of it. Instead, her palms were sweating.
Feng Xian'er glanced at him sideways, and swung her wide sleeves, "What a bunch of rubbish!"
Fengguo and Tianqi have always been on good terms. Since the appearance of Nangong Tianlan, various disputes have occurred frequently. What on earth does this damn Nangong Tianlan want to do? If she is really pushed to the limit, she will suffer a loss and form an alliance with Tianze to destroy Tianqi!
Even a rabbit will bite when it is angry.
At this moment, the female official who went to summon Shangguan Yunxiao hurried back and knelt in front of Feng Xian'er, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is busy and cannot come..."
"What!" Feng Xian'er interrupted the female official angrily before she could finish her words. "Why can't you come over? What could be more important than seeing me! You damned slave, did you say something wrong? That's why the princess refused to come! What's the point of me raising you? You're a bunch of rubbish!"
"No, no, no, that's not it. I went to invite Her Royal Highness the Princess exactly as Her Majesty the Queen wanted. But Her Royal Highness the Princess's servant stopped me outside the palace, saying that Her Royal Highness the Princess was in seclusion and should not be disturbed. Although Her Royal Highness the Princess did not come, she did ask me to bring a message to Her Majesty the Queen."
When Feng Xian'er heard the message from the princess, her furious mood suddenly subsided a lot.
"What?" Ever since the last banquet, Shangguan Yunxiao had become Feng Xian'er's backbone in her subconscious. Whenever she encountered something she was at a loss for, she would think of looking for her to solve it.
The female official took a breath and continued, "Her Royal Highness asked me to tell you, 'Don't panic, don't get confused, just wait.'"
"Don't panic? Don't be confused? Just wait?" She was quite calm. "Is that all you have to say? Nothing else?"
The female official shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, there is nothing else."
Retreat and practice
Speaking of which, Yun'er's martial arts are indeed a bit weird, not like ordinary internal energy techniques.
The people who fought against her last time seemed to be the same as her. So it seemed that her saying that she wanted to practice in seclusion did make sense.
She didn't know why, but she always felt that since Yun'er recovered, she had become calm and confident in everything she did, as if everything was within her expectations.
Since she asked me to wait, there must be a reason for it.
At this moment, she had no better idea, so she could only wait.
Yun'er has become the princess, which is equivalent to half the monarch of Feng Kingdom. I believe she will not harm Feng Kingdom.
"Pass the order down, have the generals of all parties guard well and continue to observe Nangong Tianlan's movements. Do not take any action without my order. In addition, the investigation into the whereabouts of the little prince must be accelerated." (To be continued)