Chapter 191 - Empress Changning Wants to Stay Behind
Chapter 191: Chapter 191, Empress Changning Wants to Stay Behind
With Changning’s preference, she definitely wouldn’t be interested in ordinary men.
If she were to spend her entire life alone, the Great Zhou Dynasty would have no one to take over. He Chuan had rushed back just in time to help.
She didn’t ask for He Chuan to stay by her side. She just wanted him to help her leave behind offspring.
“There are so many men in the world, why are you so persistent to choose your Master?” He Chuan sighed helplessly. He had never expected things to turn out like this.
She didn’t even need to force him to get married and directly forced him to have a baby.
Although Changning could not be said to be devastatingly beautiful, she was wearing a thin white chiffon garment. Her face was as beautiful as peach blossoms, and her brows were as light as chrysanthemums blooming in early autumn. It was “a beauty rolls up the beaded curtain, sitting quietly and raising her brows.”
“Master should be able to sense my intentions. I won’t use this matter to bind you, as long as you can leave behind the Zhou Dynasty’s bloodline. Master shouldn’t mind the child’s surname being Zhou, right?” Changning said sincerely.
“If I don’t mind… when did I promise you anything? don’t mess around!” He Chuan quickly denied it. He still didn’t want to get involved in feelings.
“Master.” Changning threw himself into He Chuan’s arms and hugged his waist tightly.
She had to take the initiative now, or she would really have no chance.
He Chuan still wanted to say something, but Changning covered his mouth with his red lips.
Their lips separated after a long time.
“AI, have you really thought it through?” He Chuan said as he stroked Changning’s black hair.
“It’s fine as long as Master doesn’t mind Ning’er’s ugly appearance!” Changning said shyly.
He Chuan picked up Changning in bridal carry, walked to the bed, and gently placed the beauty on it.
It was a night full of a dragon and fish dancing.
The next day, Qingcheng.
He Chuan slowly opened his eyes.
Changning was lying lazily in He Chuan’s arms, her eyes misty and her face full of satisfaction. Her red lips were slightly open, and her arms were wrapped around He Chuan’s firm back, afraid that this man would leave. She was really a clingy demon.
“Today is Ning’er’s Ascension Ceremony, you can’t be late.” He Chuan took the clothes and helped Changning, who had just been deflowered, put them on.
An eye-catching red plum blossom bloomed on the bedding, proving that the New Empress had turned from a young girl to a woman.
However, Changning stretched out her long, straight legs and placed them on He Chuan’s shoulders. Her alluring beauty was revealed to the man she loved.
She tried her best to ask for it a few more times and strive to succeed.
He Chuan smiled and gently patted her perky butt. He leaned over and continued to ride the horse.
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I heard that the Emperor is going to court today and has summoned back all the ministers.
Some people were happy, while others were sad.
Because if Cheng’an continued to govern, the Great Zhou would have hope.
Now, the Emperor urgently needed to come out and stabilize the overall situation.
Some people were happy, while others were sad because some of the officials were not so optimistic. They believed that Cheng’an would not change and that the court session today would definitely announce something even more absurd.
There might even be a National Consort Selection again!
However, when they saw Fang Yuanqing and Qin Yuntian return, they felt a little more confident.
Even if the Emperor did not care about state affairs, this loyal Minister could still stabilize the situation.
Under the expectant gazes of the ministers, Cheng’an, who was wearing a python robe, and Princess Changning, who was wearing a dragon robe, appeared in the throne room.
The dress of the brother and sister made the ministers dumbfounded. Wasn’t this a violation of the law?
As a Princess, she actually dared to wear a dragon robe. Could it be that she was planning a rebellion?
“This Emperor was bewitched by the Xiongnu woman and did a series of wrong things, causing the people to be resentful and let down the Late Emperor’s trust. Fortunately, I had the help of all the important officials and my Imperial Sister, so I was able to expose the Xiongnu woman’s plot. However, I knew that I had no interest in politics, so I abdicated the throne to Princess Changning and became the new Emperor!”
After Cheng’an finished speaking, he began to read out the contents of the decree.
“Your Majesty is very prominent. We pay our respects to the new Emperor!” Fang Yuanqing did not give the others any time to object and immediately expressed his support for Empress Changning’s Ascension.
Changning sat on the throne with a serious expression. In reality, she was still a little uneasy. After all, this was her first time attending court.
She had to deal with the political affairs of the entire country.
“Where is the Minister of Justice?”
As if he was a natural-born Emperor, Changning sat on the Dragon Throne and her voice carried supreme majesty that no one dared to underestimate.
“Your subject is here!” The Minister of Justice hurried out.
“I order you to contact all the provinces, counties, and towns immediately to release the innocent scholars who have been captured. There must be no delay!” Changning’s first Imperial Edict was issued.
After that, she once again issued an order that no place was allowed to continue letting young girls enter the palace in the name of choosing a consort.
Among them, there must be some officials who treat one’s superior’s casual remarks as order and make a big fuss and keep the captured women for their own use.
If there are any who refuse to obey or secretly disobey, they will be executed!
There were traitors among the Imperial Court’s officials from all over the country, and they were all barbarians!
In troubled times, heavy punishment was needed. When Changning ascended to the throne, she would have to face rebellions from all over the country and the unstable Imperial Court. She had to establish her might.
She wanted to let the world know that she, as the Empress, was not inferior to the previous Emperors.
Seeing Princess Changning like this, Cheng’an also felt gratified.
He left the throne room quietly and arrived at the temple where his Empress Mother, Qin Lihua, was staying in the carriage.
He was afraid Empress Dowager would oppose and depose the Empress, so he sent Qin Lihua here.
In reality, it was a disguised house arrest!
Qin Lihua did not say anything about this. Instead, she stayed there and chanted sutras all day long, hoping that the heavens would ensure the prosperity of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Cheng’an quietly walked into the Great Hall worshiping the ancestor. He saw his mother chanting sutras with her eyes closed, her hair already white.
Yet, because of his selfish desires, he was staying in such a place. He felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart.
“Empress Mother, your son was wrong!” Cheng’an knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times.
Qin Lihua turned around and saw Cheng’an in a brocade robe. Her face turned pale instantly.
“The Great Zhou is gone? It’s good that it’s gone, you can live the life you want, quickly run for your life.” Qin Lihua shook her head, thinking that the dynasty had already collapsed.
Cheng’an felt ashamed when he heard Qin Lihua’s words. It seemed like his mother knew this very well, but she just didn’t say it.
“Little Eunuch He came back and foiled the plot of the Xiongnu witch, but I have no mood for political affairs, so I abdicated the throne and handed it over to my Imperial Sister. This time, I came to take mother to the fief to enjoy a peaceful life.” He quickly explained.
What if he angered his Empress Mother?
Qin Lihua heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that the great Zhou Dynasty was still around. She hated herself for being soft-hearted and being tricked by Cheng’an into coming to the Daoist temple to chant sutras for Zhou Shimin.
However, it was useless to regret. What should have happened had already happened.
In addition, the final result was good. Whether Cheng’an or Changning became Emperor, it was the blood of the Zhou Family. There was not much difference.
“Unfilial Son, you’ve placed all the burden on your Sister’s shoulders!” Qin Lihua walked up to Cheng’an and gave him a tight slap.
Cheng’an didn’t try to avoid her, because Qin Lihua had already forgiven him.
“I’m sorry, but don’t worry, mother. You’re not any worse than me. You’re the most successful Empress in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.” He stood up and held onto Qin Lihua’s arm. There was nothing left in the capital. It was time to leave!