Chapter 110 Ascension to the throne (please subscribe)
Hearing this, Lu Xiu and Lu Qing looked at Lu Ning blankly.
Lu Ning doesn't feel embarrassed either. If you don't know anything, just ask.
Lu Xiu shook his head secretly and said: "Dean Su, the Soldier Sage, and one of them is the Book Sage."
"Including the two sages of chess and painting from Qiu Shan Academy, there are a total of five sages of Confucianism and Taoism in the world."
Lu Ning's eyes flashed slightly and he said, "I know about Qiu Shan Academy. Big brother and little sister, I'm on duty."
Before leaving, Lu Ning said to his elder brother and younger sister:
"Remember, when we are in danger, we must learn to borrow strength."
Lu Xiu and Lu Xiu stared blankly at Lu Ning's leaving figure for a long time.
…
The reason why Lu Ning wanted to make a scene in the Confucius Courtyard was not just to show off.
He just wanted to be arrogant and let some people in Beijing and Zhou see clearly that he, Lu Ning, was a supporter of the Empress of Zhou and a gold medal captain of the Demon Suppression Division.
Su Zhengjing, the dean of Confucius Institute, also treated him with courtesy.
Therefore, you should think carefully before touching the Lu family.
After all, he can't take care of his family all the time.
But today, Lu Ning did not expect that Su Zhengjing would let his little sister worship Zhuge Xiangru. He was a military saint and was definitely a very important figure in the Zhou Dynasty.
With that copy of "Sun Tzu's Art of War"...oh no, it's the Lu Family's Art of War.
Zhuge Xiangru will definitely look at the younger sister differently, so there is no need to worry about the younger sister's safety.
Before leaving, he gave his eldest brother "Haoran Jue", of course, in order to help his eldest brother get closer to Su Zhengjing.
In this way, no one dares to think about the elder brother.
At home, the woman in white from Baiyun Taoist Temple is guarding her, so my sister-in-law and niece are a little safer.
Therefore, Lu Ning acted arrogantly to raise people's attention, which would also be a kind of protection for everyone in the family.
After all, even Prince Anshan dares to suppress someone. If you provoke him, are you afraid?
Return to Yongle Palace.
The eldest princess who was reading closed the book, raised her eyebrows and said, "What are you doing in the Concubine's courtyard? And making a lot of noise?"
News spreads so fast!
Lu Ning's eyes flashed slightly and he said: "That Zhou Yi bullied my sister, so I went to teach him a lesson."
The eldest princess frowned and said, "You are happy, but have you thought about the consequences?"
"He is the crown prince and a relative of the emperor. Hitting him would be like slapping the Zhou royal family in the face. How can people talk about it?"
Lu Ning remained expressionless and said nothing.
The eldest princess' eyes softened slightly and she said softly: "Next time, don't block everyone's face."
Bai Wei and others: "..."
Pei Tianbei: "..."
Lu Ning nodded and said, "I understand!"
The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly and she said with a smile: "I just asked someone to make a white jade chess set. Come on, play with me."
Lu Ning nodded calmly.
Pei Tianbei asked curiously: "Sister Princess, what is chess? Why haven't I played it before?"
The eldest princess chuckled and said, "Just watch from the side."
…
The news that Lu Ning mobilized the righteousness of heaven and earth to suppress Prince Anshan in Confucius Courtyard quickly spread throughout Beijing and Zhou Dynasty.
In the beginning, it was mainly discussed by dignitaries.
Some people think that Lu Ning took off at a young age and is too arrogant to become a great success.
Some people think that Lu Ning is young and promising. He has made great achievements in protecting the eldest princess and seizing the imperial edict, and his future is limitless.
Some people appreciate it, and some people are unhappy with it.
The most unhappy person was Kou Shize. Even Su Zhengjing from the Confucius Institute treated Lu Ning with courtesy. It was a good use of this situation!
This made Kou Shize gnash his teeth angrily.
Coupled with the fact that his son's murderer has never been revealed, Kou Shize also became a little irritable.
In the Demon Suppression Department, he angrily criticized Gu Fengtang for being incompetent and unable to even catch a murderer.
Gu Fengtang wished that Kou Shize would make a big fuss.
Only those who lose their minds will reveal their true nature.
In this way, we can open a breakthrough, follow the clues, and find out various evidences of Kou Shize's crimes.
At that time, the Kou Shize family will be uprooted directly.
Clear some obstacles to the rule of the Empress of the Zhou Dynasty.
The news spread like a storm and quickly spread among the streets.
The head of Li County of Changxingfang and Wei County Cheng were immediately shocked.
He rushed to Lu Ning's house with gifts and people.
Lu Mansion.
Ruan Shuting was stunned as she listened to the maids talking about how magical Lu Ning was in Confucius Courtyard.
After a while, she said with surprise on her face: "Second brother really scared that Prince Anshan?"
"Madam, it's true. People in the streets and markets are talking about it, saying that the young master is awesome!" Maid Qiulan said proudly.
Ruan Shuting frowned.
She grew up watching Lu Ning and has always been very naughty.
After going to Tianlao, things started to change.
Especially in recent months, Lu Ning has changed so much that it is almost unbelievable.
At this moment, there was a knock on the courtyard door.
Qiulan went to open the door, and when she saw the leader was Mr. Guan, her face turned pale with fright.
When he saw Wei Xian Cheng following him, he was slightly relieved and said, "Madam, it's County Master Li and Wei Xian Cheng. The two adults are here."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Shuting hurriedly pulled her daughter to the door and said with a nervous smile: "It turns out they are two adults. What's the matter?"
Unexpectedly, County Master Li was even more nervous. He hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Mrs. Lu, Lu Ning, is Mr. Lu here?"
The second brother is a ninth-grade junior captain, and County Lord Li is a seventh-grade official. Why should he call the second brother "sir"?
Got promoted again?
Is it the general banner? Or the hundred households?
Ruan Shuting blinked her eyes and felt that Lu Ning's career promotion was a little too fast?
"Second brother is not at home. If Mr. Li has anything to say, we should go to the main hall and say it." Ruan Shuting said hurriedly. County Lord Li is an official and has a smile on his face, so he must invite him home.
When County Master Li heard this, a flash of disappointment flashed across his eyes, and he immediately smiled and said: "I won't stop sitting in the main hall. I would like to ask Mr. Lu Ning to accept your kindness... and bring it in!"
As he spoke, he waved to the entourage behind him.
Are you here to give a gift!?
"This... Mr. Li, isn't this a bit inappropriate?!"
Ruan Shuting had read books and knew that County Lord Li wanted to bribe Lu Ning, so she blocked the door and prevented anyone from entering.
It was a housewarming celebration before, so you could come and give me a gift.
But since it is neither the New Year nor the holiday, you are here to give me a gift.
That's a bribe, I don't dare accept it!
"Master Li, this is really inappropriate. You can take them all back. When my second brother comes back, I will tell him that you have been here." Ruan Shuting smiled and blocked the door.
Seeing this, County Master Li nodded repeatedly and smiled as he asked his entourage to carry the gift away.
Then he told Ruan Shuting to go directly to the county government office to find him if he had any difficulties, and then he took the people away.
When she saw the person walking away, Ruan Shuting closed the door.
Qiulan said from the side: "Madam, Mr. Li is here to give you a gift. If you don't accept it, will he be unhappy?"
Ruan Shuting raised the corner of her mouth and said: "Master Li, you are here to bribe the second brother, so that someone who is interested can see it. This is evidence of crime!"
Qiulan nodded, feeling that it made sense.
…
In a blink of an eye, it’s the eighteenth day of the winter month.
Tomorrow is the day of the eldest princess' coronation ceremony.
Location Golden Terrace.
Senior Li Qingbai, the Sword Master on the Golden Stage, has long been away from the stage. During this period, the Ministry of Etiquette has been making arrangements. They must be arranged before noon today, and someone needs to go and check.
Yongle Palace.
The eldest princess tried on nine dragon robes and one crown suit.
Dragon robes were worn during the imperial dynasty and were worn daily. They come in various colors and styles.
The crown robe is a black crown, which will be worn when he ascends the throne tomorrow.
After dressing up, they walked around the main hall. Both Lu Ning and Pei Tianbei were stunned.
Pure beauty is simply not enough to describe the eldest princess at this time.
The combination of stunning beauty, majesty, and domineering temperament creates a depressing aura in people with a flash of phoenix eyes.
Lu Ning nodded secretly, the eldest princess indeed had the look of a first-generation empress.
Maybe it was nurtured in her bones. After all, there was a prince and a brother whom she had never even seen. Emperor Mingwu had no heirs for many years.
Therefore, the eldest princess really hoped that she would be born as a boy so that she could inherit the throne of Emperor Mingwu.
Over time, this imperial temperament has been developed in my bones.
"Chang'an, how are you?" the eldest princess asked with a slight smile.
"It's great!" Lu Ning said.
Pei Tianbei also nodded: "Very beautiful and majestic."
The eldest princess nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked into the inner hall.
Not even three moments later.
After Qin Zhong inspected the arrangements for the enthronement ceremony, he came to Yongle Palace and was respectful to the eldest princess.
"Your Highness, everything is ready for tomorrow's enthronement." Mr. Qin Zhong's face did not have the expression of "I will obey anyone in the world" before, and he lowered his head slightly as he spoke.
"Thank you, Mr. Qinge!" The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly.
Ever since Lu Ning reminded her, she knew that if she wanted to kill Qin Zhong, she had to do it slowly and not act too hastily.
The most important thing is that after he ascends the throne, there are many things that need to be done by people like Qin Zhong, and then he can take care of himself after they are done.
Therefore, I have to be polite on the surface.
Qin Zhong's eyes flashed slightly and he said: "Your Highness, when the enthronement ceremony is held the next day, all the civil and military ministers of the court will arrive. King Beimang also came in advance, but King Yongshan and King Anshan only sent word, and no one came."
The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly, this was something she expected.
"Did King Anshan claim to be sick again?"
"Your Highness is wise. King Anshan wrote a letter saying that after returning from Beijing and Zhou Dynasty, he fell ill due to the sadness of His Majesty's death. In addition, Prince Anshan was humiliated and had no one to care about him. He was so angry that he vomited blood and could no longer get out of bed."
Qin Zhong said, glancing slightly at Lu Ning aside.
The eldest princess didn't mention Prince Anshan's humiliation at all, and said coldly: "Uncle Nine Emperors is so seriously ill, so don't come here, just rest in peace and recuperate."
"Your Highness, this veteran will tell King Anshan." Qin Zhong nodded.
"My uncle, the Sixth Emperor, is recruiting troops to defend against the southern Xinjiang army?" the eldest princess said coldly.
Qin Zhong bowed deeply and said: "Your Highness, you are wise. King Yongshan has not received the imperial edict, and he is very worried in his heart. He angrily said many times that it was the old minister who ruined his good deeds, and claimed that he wanted to get rid of the old minister."
The eldest princess raised her lips slightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Qin Ge. My uncle, the Sixth Emperor, is just angry and is just talking."
Qin Zhong hurriedly said: "Your Highness, I see that King Yongshan is not just talking this time, but seems to be serious about it."
The eldest princess frowned: "Really?"
Qin Zhongdao: "Your Highness is wise, King Yongshan must have disloyal intentions, but His Highness will take the throne tomorrow, so we should not consider these unhappy things today."
"After His Majesty ascends the throne, we will discuss King Yongshan's affairs in front of the civil and military ministers."
The eldest princess nodded secretly. She knew very well that the situation in Beijing and Zhou Dynasty was calm, but there was already a storm around the Zhou Dynasty.
It's just that because of the enthronement ceremony recently, many things have been suppressed and she has not been informed.
After ascending the throne, various memorials must have piled up.
The next day.
Two quarters of the hour.
The Golden Platform was guarded by the Forbidden Army, and Su Liuqi, the commander of the Forbidden Army, personally led the team.
Su Liuqi is in his thirties, has a heroic appearance, and is tall and burly in stature. He has one foot in the upper third rank and is the strongest person in the Forbidden Army.
As for the commander of the bodyguards, Fang Xuewu, who is slightly older, in his forties, with dark skin and about the same strength as Su Liuqi, he leads his team to personally guard Yongle Palace.
To be precise, wherever the eldest princess goes, he and his guards will follow her.
now.
Under the golden stage.
Take Qin Zhong, Pei Tong, King Beimang, Gu Fengtang, Zhang Juming, Kou Shize, Shi Rui, Li Hongmao, Zhen Guogong, Rong Guogong, Yan Guogong, Zhenbeihou, Zhennanhou... and so on, the civil and military ministers enter
Hundreds of people.
Everyone stood on the wide red carpet under the golden stage and waited.
The auspicious time for the enthronement ceremony is to be held at 09:09, a quarter after Si Shi. This time is when the sun is rising and prosperity is flourishing, full of strong vitality and hope.
On the golden stage, there is a rectangular table in front of the big cauldron for worshiping the heaven. Yellow silk cloth embroidered with nine dragons is covered on the table, and various tributes are placed on it.
Cao Dachun presided over the enthronement ceremony and started step by step according to the process.
Not until now.
The eldest princess wore a black crown, followed by Bai Wei and Bai Xue, followed by Lu Ning and Pei Tianbei.
After that, there are Fang Xuewu and eight commanders, followed by the governor, honor guard, etc.
"The enthronement ceremony begins!"
As Cao Dachun's voice sounded, ritual music also sounded.
Under the attention of everyone, the eldest princess walked onto the red carpet with her head held high, her eyes straight ahead, her steps steady, and she walked towards the golden stage step by step.
All the civil and military officials bowed their heads, even some dissatisfied people such as Kou Shize, Zhen Guo Gong, Yan Guo Gong, Zhen Beihou and other dissatisfied people also lowered their heads.
However, just as the eldest princess stepped onto the first step of the golden platform, a figure suddenly appeared and came towards the eldest princess from the side.
The sudden change shocked everyone.
"presumptuous!"
Cao Dachun shouted angrily, swayed in front of the killer, and slapped him with his palm.
Bang!
The power of the palm was endless, and the third-level killer was beaten with one palm until he vomited blood. Su Liuqi and Fang Xuewu stepped forward in an instant and restrained the killer.
A cold light flashed in Lu Ning's eyes, and just as he was about to take action, Cao Dachun clicked his fingers and severed the killer's meridians.
"Let His Highness be frightened!" Cao Dachun said hurriedly.
Su Liuqi looked very unhappy. After all, the protection work here was the scope of his accusation.
Now a third-level killer pops up, even if he is not guilty, he will be implicated.
The eldest princess looked calm, her phoenix eyes flashed coldly and she said, "I ascend the throne today, and it is time to offer sacrifices to heaven."
"Chang'an!"
"My subordinate is here."
"Festival!"
"yes!"
Lu Ning's eyes flashed coldly, and he stepped forward and struck the third-grade killer's Tianling Cap with a 'World under the Palm', killing him with one palm, and blood flowed down his forehead.
For a moment, the picture of Heavenly Punishment flashed in front of me.
But Lu Ning did not check, and turned to look at the eldest princess.
The eldest princess turned around and glanced at everyone coldly with her phoenix eyes: "From today on, all those who defy heaven will be sacrificed!"
All civil and military officials bowed their heads, and no one dared to say a word.
The eldest princess turned towards the golden platform and continued walking up.
Except for Bai Wei, Bai Xue, Lu Ning, Pei Tianbei, Su Liuqi, and Fang Xuewu, they walked up, and the honor guards were all on both sides.
On the stairs, there is a forbidden soldier guarding every other section.
Halfway up, Fang Xuewu and Su Liuqi stopped.
Lu Ning and the four of them continued on.
Cao Dachun led the way.
Cao Dachun didn't stop until he almost reached the top of the golden platform.
Lu Ning, Pei Tianbei, Bai Xue, and Bai Wei also stopped and stood on two sides, all staring at the eldest princess who walked onto the golden stage.
Climb to the high platform.
The chief clerk of the Ministry of Rites prepared jade Ruyi and presented it to Mr. Qin Ge.
Mr. Qin Ge presented it to the eldest princess.
The eldest princess held the jade Ruyi in her hand and began to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth and the clan.
After finishing, he turned around, walked to the edge of the golden stage, waved his arms, and the sleeves of his uniform flew up.
"Bow down!"
Cao Dachun spoke slowly and raised his voice.
"Long live the Empress! Long live the Empress!"
All the civil and military ministers on the golden stage bowed their heads in obeisance, then knelt down, bowed their heads and called the eldest princess the empress.
The scene is extremely spectacular.
Everyone knelt down, Cao Dachun, Lu Ning and others knelt down on one knee.
It ends with three prayers and nine kowtows.
The eldest princess took a deep breath, her phoenix eyes flashed, and a voice like the cry of a phoenix spread.