His Majesty's death was a national mourning. According to the etiquette, the ministers should mourn for forty-nine days. The whole country should observe mourning for three years and be prohibited from weddings, singing, dancing, or feasting.
However, because of the danger in the southern border, Prince Yan Jingxuan decreed that the ministers only had to mourn for three days. His Majesty would be buried in the coffin after seven days, and the people only had to observe mourning for one month.
But when it comes to funerals, keep it simple.
Not only did the prince's move not cause any criticism, but he was praised by the ministers and people as a benevolent king and a blessing to Beichen.
Seven days later, His Majesty was buried in the imperial mausoleum. After the funeral, the white silk spiritual flags were removed from the palace and replaced with red silk ones to hold the crown prince's enthronement ceremony.
After Yan Jingxuan ascended the throne, he decreed a general amnesty for the whole country and changed his reign to Yongxing.
Congratulations came from all over the world for the new emperor's enthronement. At this time, Nanyue also sent a letter of credence to congratulate the new emperor on his enthronement. However, the letter of credence made a request.
In the Qianzheng Hall, hundreds of civil and military officials lined up on both sides, each of them peeping at the young new monarch on the dragon throne with some trepidation.
After a while, Yan Jingxuan put the credentials in his hand on the table and said in a cold voice: "Nanyue learned that we were marrying Mobei, and also made a request for marriage, and wanted to rebuild the old relationship with Beichen. What do you think? ?”
All the officials were shocked when they heard this. They thought that the letter of credence sent by Nanyue was to threaten General Mu's life and propose to cede the city or something, but they did not expect that it was for the purpose of marriage.
It is naturally a good thing that the two countries do not have to raise troops to fight.
A courtier stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think it may be considered. Beichen and Nanyue have been at odds with each other for many years. There have been constant wars between the two countries, and the people are suffering terribly. It would be a happy event if the two countries can be friends for a hundred years."
However, some courtiers felt that there was something fishy about this matter, so they raised doubts: "Nanyue has clearly taken the lead, so why did he suddenly propose a marriage? Is there some intention?"
"There is an intention."
Yan Jingxuan snorted and said: "They Nanyue named Princess Huihe to marry into Nanyue to make peace, so that they would let General Mu go."
"this......"
All the officials looked at each other in confusion, but their eyes lit up one after another. They were worried about how to send their daughters to the palace to serve His Majesty, but the candidate for the queen was none other than Princess Huihe.
If Princess Hui and Princess marry Nanyue, wouldn't their daughter have more opportunities to honor her mother?
These courtiers are all very shrewd. Since they have interests in mind, how can they let go of such a good opportunity?
"Your Majesty, this involves the safety of Beichen's country and the people, so please think twice."
"Your Majesty, please think again."
"..."
More than half of the officials in the court knelt down.
Yan Jingxuan looked at them with a sullen look on his face: "You all know that Princess Huihe was the queen chosen by the late emperor for me. Now that Nanyue proposes to let Princess Huihe go and get married, he is clearly humiliating me!
If I agree to send Princess Hui and princess to get married, where will I put my face? Each of you asked me to think twice, have you ever considered it for me?"
There was silence in the palace, and no one dared to brush the new king's skin at this time.
In the silent hall, the voice of National Master Xuandu suddenly rang out: "As a king of a country, you should put state affairs first and should not be obsessed with the personal affairs of your children."
When all the officials heard this, they couldn't help but sweat for the imperial master. They must know that this new emperor is not easy to get along with.
I thought that the Imperial Preceptor would be reprimanded and punished by the new emperor, but Yan Jingxuan said solemnly: "The Imperial Preceptor taught me that I am short-sighted, that's all. The country, the country, and the country are the most important, so the matter has been decided."
After hearing the words, all the officials couldn't help but look happy. After a while, they heard a cry from the palace: "Your Majesty is wise."
Yan Jingxuan twitched the corners of his lips, but there was no joy in his voice: "The auspicious day for Princess Kangle's wedding has been chosen by the National Preceptor. In just one month, the Ministry of Rites should hurry up and make arrangements."