The breeze is gentle and the sky is high and refreshing.
Today seems to be no different from the past, but it is a very important day for Shu and even for Daning as a whole.
Because in less than an hour, Ning Yuke will respond directly to Ning Yongnian's crusade for the first time in the form of a "public speech."
Now, all the three hundred thousand counter-rebellion troops have left Yuanzhou and rushed towards Shuzhou with great force, vowing to oust her, the "anti-king", from power in one fell swoop.
Under such circumstances, the Shu army remained stationary in Shuzhou City and did not move. It was clear that they were waiting for something.
Before, everyone didn't know what Liang Zhen was waiting for, but now they understand.
It turned out that the Shu army was waiting for Ning Yuke to "justify their name" for their departure.
Therefore, this speech is not only a response to Ning Yongnian, but also bears the important task of rectifying the name of "Shu Kingdom", rectifying the name of "Shu King", and rectifying the name of "Shu Army".
In other words, Ning Yuke wants to use this speech to prove to the world the legitimacy of his "self-proclaimed king" and to expose Ning Yongnian's ugly face as unworthy of being the emperor.
Of course, just like the truth about the "Yuanzhou City Massacre", this kind of thing is originally "everyone has his own story." Ning Yuke and Ning Yongnian each hold their own opinions, and the people can believe whoever they want to say.
But at least for the people of Shuzhou, they are indeed more inclined to this new queen who has a mother-in-law in the world.
Among them are the role of Tianfu’s new policy, the role of Ning Yuke’s appearance advantage, and the role of the Freemasons secretly manipulating the “public opinion trend”...
Anyway, no matter what, the public sentiment in Shuzhou is indeed slowly moving closer to Ning Yuke.
This can be seen from the number of people present today.
"quiet!"
"quiet!!"
It was still the same city tower that was used during the King's Ceremony. With the vermilion city wall as the center, tens of thousands of people were crowded in a fan-shaped area several miles in front.
Everyone raised their heads, listening to the official's lengthy and obscure opening remarks, and eagerly awaited Ning Yuke's appearance.
And inside the tightly closed golden door on the city tower, the latter, dressed in golden uniform, was kneeling in front of a man.
...
"Get up quickly."
Looking at Ning Yuke who knelt down again after "a disagreement", Wei Changtian said helplessly: "There are all ordinary people outside now, and you are not afraid of being seen."
"Yes, Master."
Ning Yuke stood up obediently, but did not sit down. Instead, she just stood in the sunshine with her head lowered, her expression seemed a bit complicated.
The two of them have not seen each other since the last "massage", so she has not given an answer to the question of "hate or not".
However, Wei Changtian didn't want to mention this issue again.
"Are you all ready?"
After taking a sip of tea, he asked with a smile: "This speech is very important, and there is no room for any mistakes."
"Well, don't worry, Master."
Ning Yuke nodded lightly: "I will never disappoint my master."
"That's good......"
Wei Changtian had not read Ning Yuke's speech, but Chu Xianping passed the test and was said to be very "sincere" and "touching to the heart."
He no longer mentioned the speech he was waiting for, but paused and asked another question.
"By the way, has Qingxian ever told you about Tianling?"
"Yes, I told you."
"Then what do you think?"
"Slave, you obey your master in everything."
"..."
This answer was within Wei Changtian's expectation, but it was not what he wanted.
"Yuke, the reason why I asked Qingxian to ask you directly is because I want you to make your own decision."
"You can be willing if you want, and you can't be willing if you don't want to. This matter concerns yourself, and no one can make up your mind for you."
"do you understand?"
"..."
His body trembled slightly, and Ning Yuke was silent for a long time this time.
Then, she slowly raised her head and whispered under Wei Changtian's gaze:
"Master, I want to give this slave a try..."
"..."
"good."
Wei Changtian was just stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile.
Although he didn't want Ning Yuke to become a Tianling, since he had decided to let the latter make his own choice, he would definitely not regret it.
"By the way, Qingxian didn't force you, right?"
"No."
Shaking her head, Ning Yuke said in a very serious voice, "Master, according to what Senior Qingxian said, this slave can choose when to take the final step of transforming into a spirit."
"Master, please rest assured, this slave will definitely not take matters into his own hands."
"If this slave is lucky enough to succeed, it will be up to the master to decide when to turn into a spirit."
It’s up to me to decide when to turn into a spirit?
Wei Changtian knew that Ning Yuke was afraid that once she became a heavenly spirit, she would delay his "big event", so that's why he said this.
but......
"I still say what I said, I can't make decisions for you on these matters."
"Whenever you feel the time is right, just do it."
After a pause, Wei Changtian added another sentence with a smile.
"But if there really is such a day in the future, I hope you can tell me in advance before you become a heavenly spirit, so that I can go and see you again."
"Okay?"
"..."
In the last sentence, Wei Changtian deliberately made his tone very relaxed.
However, Ning Yuke still burst into tears in the next moment.
She looked at Wei Changtian blankly, wanting to say something, but the door not far away was suddenly slowly pushed open a crack.
The little eunuch walked over quickly from outside, first greeted Wei Changtian in a soft voice, and then lowered his head and whispered to Ning Yuke:
"Your Majesty, it's time for you to go out."
"......knew."
Taking a deep breath, reaching out to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, Ning Yuke turned around and prepared to give a speech.
But just when she was about to reach the golden door facing all the people, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and whispered something in the little eunuch's extremely shocked eyes.
"Master, I have never lost anything because of you, but I have gained a lot because of you."
"This slave only knows this truth, and will always understand it."
"..."
When Ning Yuke directly called Wei Changtian "Lord" for the first time in front of others, the impact it brought made the little eunuch next to her almost pop his eyes out.
However, Wei Changtian came back to his senses after a brief moment of surprise.
He knew that this was the answer Ning Yuke gave him, the answer about "hate or not to hate".
"okay, I get it."
"Go ahead."
"Yes, Master."
Ning Yuke bowed slightly and gave a blessing. When Ning Yuke turned her head again, her expression became extremely elegant and dignified.
She put her hand on the golden door and pushed it gently.
"Squeak~"
The door, which was as high as two people, slowly opened, and the golden afternoon sun fell on her body, reflecting the long robes shining brightly.
The clouds move, the pheasant tail opens the palace fan, the sun circles the dragon scales and recognizes the holy face.
In an instant, the voices of tens of thousands of people came overwhelmingly. Everywhere you looked you could see people kneeling on the ground and bright yellow flags embroidered with the word "Shu".
"Long live my king!"
"Long live my king!!!"
"..."
It has been said in previous lives that behind every successful man there is an unknown woman.
But today's situation seems to be exactly the opposite.
Under Wei Changtian's gaze, Ning Yuke stepped across the threshold.
She stood upright in front of tens of thousands of people and immediately chanted word by word:
"Although our land of Shu is located in the southwest corner!"
"But I wish to create a peaceful and prosperous age for all people in the world!"