It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 385 The enthronement ceremony comes to the rescue

On the 7749th day after the death of Sima Zhong, Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty, Sima Chi ascended the throne and was called Emperor Huai of Jin Dynasty by later generations. That day, the sky was gloomy and the wind was strong. None of the civil and military officials and guests who came to congratulate him had any smiles on their faces. They just watched the ceremony being completed step by step.

Sima Chi sat on the dragon chair in the main hall, silent. Sima Yue was busy rushing around, welcoming and sending people off. He was sweating profusely and couldn't stop at all.

Yang Xianrong had been promoted to the Empress Dowager, and sat behind Sima Chi together with the new empress Liang Lanbi. Of course, her seat was still half a foot in front of her to show her distinguished status.

To the outside world, there is a screen blocking everyone's view.

She still wore linen clothes, only gold and jade earrings, and her thin face would make anyone feel distressed if they saw her.

Such a young empress dowager is also destined.

Sima Yue had already read out Sima Zhong's imperial edict in front of the palace, and then read out Sima Chi's first imperial edict. The central idea was that Sima Yue was now the Taifu and Prime Minister of the Jin Dynasty, and he had the power of one person and more than ten thousand people. right.

As for Sima Zhong's posthumous title, it was finally determined to be Emperor Xiaohui, and he will be buried in the Taiyang Mausoleum at the southern foot of Mang Mountain. Due to the current flooding, the time has been postponed for ten days. In addition, the women of the harem deserved praise for their persistence in staying with the emperor during the turmoil, and they were allowed to be buried with him.

This sounds like a favor, but in fact it is a burial.

Everyone vaguely saw Yang Xianrong's charming face through the screen, and couldn't help but whisper. But Yang Xianrong still had no expression, just looking at the folded bright yellow silk in her hand, which had the words Sima Zhong left for her.

Soon, the enthronement process entered the stage of giving gifts to the guests. The ceremony officer read out the list of gifts, and the gift giver knelt in front of Sima Chi, always showing a surrender. Sima Chi still didn't speak, and even showed impatience.

The list of gifts was indeed too long. In addition to some precious coral treasures, many people sent rare herbs and large amounts of food. Considering that the war has been going on for a long time, these are the things that Jin needs most right now.

But Sima Chi didn't want to hear it anymore, and even stood up at one point, wanting to go out and have some respect. Sima Yue thought this was extremely rude and repeatedly asked Sima Chi to hold back. But Sima Chi suddenly said: "People have three urgent needs, even the emperor can't help it sometimes."

After saying this, he picked up his dragon robe and left. When Liang Lanbi saw this situation, he quickly chased after him. She is the granddaughter of Liang Hongji, the third minister of Yitong, and the most etiquette-minded official. She also felt that Sima Chi's behavior was very disrespectful and wanted to pull him back.

Now, Sima Yue, who was left behind, was extremely angry, but he still wanted to maintain his face and bow to the gift giver.

It happened that the people who gave the gift were none other than Liu Yuan, his son Liu Cong, and his son Liu Yao. These three men were already high-spirited men, and they had no intention of kneeling down to Sima Chi. They stood there and watched Sima Chi suddenly leave with expressions on their faces. It collapsed immediately.

Liu Yuan looked sideways at Sima Yue and asked: "Your Majesty, is this inappropriate? I thought that I was also a minister of the Jin Dynasty back then, and the emperor did not dare to treat me like this. Why, now I am also the king of a country, this big country Will the new emperor of Jin neglect me?"

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, the emperor suddenly felt unwell. I apologize to you in advance on his behalf." Sima Yue said with a smile, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry. How about we go to Jinyang Palace for a drink?"

"What are you talking about?" Liu Yuan and Sima Yue are the same age, but they have a strong body and look much younger than Sima Yue. The two sons beside him are even more heroic, and there is an invisible threat standing behind him. Sima Yue's soldiers quietly gathered around them, fearing that if these three people did anything strange, it would be detrimental to their prince.

How could Liu Yuan not see it and sneered: "I originally came to negotiate with you with good intentions and showed the greatest sincerity, but now you treat me like this? There is no need to continue talking, let's say goodbye!"

"Why bother, I'm here already, why not have a meal first before leaving." Behind the screen, a woman's voice was neither loud nor quiet, neither slow nor slow.

Liu Yuan had already turned around, but when he heard this, he turned back and asked, "Who is talking?"

Sima Yue naturally knew that Yang Xianrong had spoken, and he became even more anxious. He said towards the back of the screen, "This is a matter for the court. There is no need for the Empress Dowager to speak."

"Goodbye, everyone here is a guest, not to mention that everyone is here to congratulate the new emperor on his enthronement. There must be etiquette." Yang Xianrong had already stood up and walked out from behind the screen.

At this time, Yang Xianrong was already a woman in her twenties. She was tall and tall. After this incident, her shyness as a girl had faded away. Now standing in front of everyone, she felt so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes away, as if she was enveloped in a light. The fairy who descends from the smoke to survive the calamity is elegant and noble, especially the white jade earrings beside her ears, which set off this unique beauty.

Liu Yuan was obviously stunned and opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Yang Xianrong's dark eyes were deep and seemed to be bewitching. "Since I was once a minister of the Jin Dynasty, I also understand that the Jin Dynasty is a country of etiquette. It would definitely be wrong to leave the banquet in the middle. The king has sent so much food, cattle and sheep, and the Jin Dynasty will definitely give gifts in return."

"Oh." Liu Yuan held it in for a long time and could only utter one syllable.

Sima Yue frowned and said, "The Queen Mother is not feeling well, so she can go back and rest."

"This is the fault of the prince. No matter how unwell I am, I still have to treat the distinguished guests sincerely, right?" Yang Xianrong smiled slightly, leaving Sima Yue speechless. Then, she added: "Ten days later, the late emperor, oh, Emperor Xiaohui, will still invite everyone to participate in the burial ceremony, but we can't just leave."

"That's true." Liu Yuan nodded. Liu Cong and Liu Yao behind him also looked at Yang Xianrong intently, especially Liu Yao. When he saw Yang Xianrong coming out from behind the screen, Yang Xianrong had already lost his soul, and his whole heart was focused on Yang Xianrong. Even his brother Liu Cong who was standing beside him didn't react when he pulled his sleeve.

"Brother, brother." Liu Cong tugged on his sleeve again.

"Ah? What's the matter?" Liu Yao finally came to his senses and responded to him in a low voice, "Fourth brother, why are you pulling my sleeves?"

"Father said that he would follow the Empress Dowager to offer a stick of incense to Emperor Xiaohui, and go to Xianyang Palace." Liu Cong pointed to Liu Yuan who was talking to Yang Xianrong, "Let's go there too."

"Oh, yes." Only then did Liu Yao realize that he couldn't hear anything just now. He just looked at Yang Xianrong's little face in a daze, and felt waves of uncontrollable distress.