After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 518: The Conferment Ceremony
Before dawn, the Prince of Jin's Mansion became busy.

Dou Qingyi went to Lu Qi's yard early and urged Lu Qi to wash and change his clothes.

Lu Qi stood up from the tent: "I understand, mother."

Dou Qingyi said excitedly: "Mom is waiting for you outside!"

Lu Qi pushed aside the curtain and got out of bed, first treating the injury on his leg.

That day he was recuperating in the Prince's Mansion, when suddenly Lu Linyuan sneaked into the main courtyard with his face on and exchanged identities with him.

Afterwards, I heard that he went out to find herbs to treat headaches for my grandfather.

"Qi'er!"

Dou Qingyi couldn't help but urge him again.

Seeing that most of Yan Xiaojiu's injuries had healed in just three days, Lu Qi gained a new understanding of Yan Xiaojiu's medical skills.

"Here, here you go. Just in case your father comes to check on your injuries, remember to put it on."

"You are hurt?"

"It's just a superficial wound. Just do the whole act."

The conversation with Lu Yuan that day flashed through his mind, and he opened the small box that Lu Yuan gave him with a complicated expression.

Inside was a piece of human skin made of isinglass. He frowned in resistance and closed the box.

"Qi'er!"

Dou Qingyi knocked on the door gently. "Do you want someone to come in and serve you?"

"No need, Mom, I'm out."

Lu Qi took out human skin and applied it to the wound.

The door opened, and Lu Qi, dressed in the royal robes of the county king, walked out with a calm expression.

Dou Qingyi looked at her son, who had a handsome face and extraordinary dignity, with her eyes full of joy and pride.

She raised her hand and straightened her son's clothes: "My son, you are becoming more and more like a crown prince."

Lu Qi said: "Mother, the prince is the crown prince. Even if the prince abdicates, there is still father."

Dou Qingyi didn't care: "Won't it be yours sooner or later?"

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life. Concubine Dou said such treasonous words. Is she cursing Your Majesty to die?"

A lukewarm voice sounded from outside the door.

Dou Qingyi's face froze and she turned to look towards the door.

The Prince of Jin and his wife, dressed in court robes, walked in side by side in the morning light.

A trace of displeasure flashed across her face, but she still bowed politely: "Qingyi greets His Highness, greets the princess."

Princess Jin said unhappily, "Concubine Dou comes from the common people and didn't know the rules in the past. I don't blame you, but since you have entered the Jin Palace and become a concubine, you should be careful in what you say and do and don't bring disaster to the Jin Palace."

Lu Qi bowed and said, "Father, Princess, my mother didn't mean it. Please forgive me, Father and Princess."

Princess Jin said slowly: "We forgive her, but who will forgive us? Trouble comes from the mouth. You are a scholar, you should understand this principle better than anyone else!"

Lu Qi bowed and said, "Qi'er will remember the princess's teachings."

Dou Qingyi secretly clenched her fingers.

One or both of them want to ride on her head. When her son becomes emperor, she wants to see who is the master of the harem!

The King of Jin said with a pleasant expression, "Qi'er, does your stomach still hurt?"

In the past few days, Lu Qi has been recuperating in the hospital due to abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Lu Qi said: "Much better."

King Jin nodded: "Drink the medicine and set off quickly."

The servant brought a bowl of soup to regulate the stomach and intestines, and Lu Qi drank it silently.

"Father."

He spoke.

King Jin asked, "What's wrong?"

He asked seriously, "Will Lu Linyuan be conferred a title today?"

King Jin patted him on the shoulder and said, "Father has made all the arrangements. You don't have to worry about anything. Today is your big day."

Dou Qingyi was overjoyed.

Lu Zhaoyan, did you see it?

If your son is not qualified to be the guardian of the nation, you will soon lose your position as crown prince.

This is the price you pay for abandoning us, mother and son!

"You don't have to go, Concubine Dou."

Dou Qingyi suddenly came back to her senses, staring blankly at the Princess of Jin who was speaking coldly to her, and then she realized that she had followed the three people all the way to the gate of the Prince of Jin's Mansion.

Only the princess is qualified to attend the conferment ceremony.

Dou Qingyi blushed and whispered, "I just wanted to see Qi'er off."

Princess Jin said coldly: "I am Qi'er's biological mother and I will take care of him."

From beginning to end, Princess Jin didn't treat Dou Qingyi well, and Prince Jin saw this but didn't say a word for her.

Dou Qingyi felt deeply humiliated.

Princess Jin, I will let you be arrogant for a few more days. By then, whether you or someone with the surname Bai, you will all crawl at my feet!
Lu Qi, Prince of Jin and Princess of Jin got on the carriage for their trip.

Qilin's enthronement was an important national event, more eye-catching than his wedding to Gongsun Liuying.

On the streets, one can see patrolling royal guards and ordinary people watching the fun everywhere.

The Qilin Ceremony was held at the altar east of the imperial city. In the past, all major sacrificial activities held in the Qin Palace were held at the east altar, and the people would spontaneously go to watch.

The Royal Guards had started taking turns three days ago, clearing away all hidden dangers on all sides, and built fences around the altar. They also marked out a circle for the common people and also sent heavy troops to guard it.

When the carriage of Prince Jin's Palace arrived near the altar, all the civil and military officials had already arrived.

When King Rui and King Qi saw him, they hurried forward.

"Brother! Sister-in-law!"

The two greeted each other.

Princess Jin followed Prince Jin out of the carriage and nodded, "Third brother, fourth brother."

Prince Rui looked around and whispered to Prince Jin, "The people from the Crown Prince's Mansion haven't arrived yet."

The King of Jin hummed calmly, "Qi'er, we're here."

Lu Qi got off the carriage.

The crowd suddenly moved.

"It's Prince Jian!"

"Prince Jian is here too!"

"Prince Jian!"

Listening to the people's calls for Lu Qi, King Rui smiled and said, "Qi'er's reputation among the people has only increased."

So what if we win the competition?
So what if all the officials are convinced?
Without the support of the people, there will be no foundation for climbing up, and no qualifications to unify the world!

Prince Rui looked at Lu Qi and said, "By the way, I heard you had abdominal pain. How are you? Are you feeling better?"

Lu Qi replied politely: "Thank you for your concern, uncle. My nephew is fine now."

King Rui said, "Your third aunt is worried about you, so she asked me to bring you some pills made by her family."

He winked at the attendant behind him.

The attendant handed over a brocade box.

Lu Qi accepted it and said, "Uncle, please thank Auntie on behalf of your nephew."

Prince Rui smiled and said, "Your Third Aunt loves you the most. When the enthronement ceremony is over, go and thank her in person."

"Your Majesty has arrived——"

Following Eunuch Yu's loud and clear announcement, the royal family, civil and military officials, and the common people all knelt down and bowed devoutly.

"Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"

Emperor Liang, dressed in a dragon robe, strode over.

With the majesty of an emperor, he shakes the world like a dragon.

Behind him followed Gongsun Yanming with a stern look on his face.

Emperor Liang walked up to the altar and said to everyone, "Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The crowd chanted.

After everyone stood up, Emperor Liang glanced around and asked, "Where are the people from the Crown Prince's Mansion?"

Eunuch Yu looked towards the commander of the Imperial Guards.

The commander of the Imperial Guards sighed, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the eldest grandson have not yet appeared."

Eunuch Yu hurriedly said softly, "I'll send someone to take a look."

"His Majesty--"

Zhang Qufeng stepped forward and said, "It is really disappointing that the Crown Prince and the eldest grandson of the Emperor neglected such an important day!"

The Grand Minister of Agriculture said, "It's not time yet, why is Master Zhang so anxious?"

Prince Fu looked back and saw no sign of the carriage from the Crown Prince's Mansion. He could not help but frown. Duke Jiang said, "Yes! Are you in a hurry to reincarnate? Do you want me to give you a ride? I don't know anything else, but reincarnation is guaranteed!"

"you……"

Zhang Qufeng was nearly choked to death.

Meng Ge Lao said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the eldest grandson of the Emperor have always been punctual, so you all just wait for a while."

Duke Jiang agreed, "That's right! His Majesty didn't say anything, but you are more noble than His Majesty?"

The King of Qi retorted: "How can you let Your Majesty wait in vain?"

At this time, a very senior relative spoke up: "Your Majesty, this is related to the fate of the country, and we cannot delay it."

Duke Jiang cursed: "You..."

Prince Fu covered his mouth.

You really can't say that.

Eunuch Yu gave Xiao Dezi a wink.

Xiao Dezi understood and quietly left from behind the crowd.

The King of Qi had been watching, and when he saw that Xiao Dezi was planning to go to the Crown Prince's Mansion to tip off the king, he quickly said to the King of Jin, "Brother, look."

King Jin said slowly, "No hurry, Lu Linyuan can't come."

King Qi's eyes lit up: "Brother, what you mean is..."

King Jin said calmly, "I have trapped him in the valley. Even if he manages to get out, there will be many assassins trying to stop him along the way."

Lu Qi was standing nearby and heard clearly every word that King Jin said.

The King of Jin smiled and said to Lu Qi, "Qi'er, your father has arranged everything for you. You just need to accept the title. Your father will make you the master of the world."

As time passed, civil and military officials began to whisper to each other, and the people began to get restless.

"If you don't want to be one, don't be one!"

"In my opinion, he doesn't want to, but he just doesn't have the luck to do so!"

“This is all God’s will!”

"Yes, the prince is the guardian of the country, who is he?"

"If you keep making noise, I'll beat you up!"

Tan'er put her hands on her hips and yelled at everyone fiercely.

"Tan'er."

Gongsun Liuying, who was wearing a veil and a cloak, stopped him softly.

Next to her stood Gongsun Ziyu, who was also disguised as a commoner.

Gongsun Ziyu glared at Tan'er and asked, "Which side are you from?"

Tan Er said calmly, "I'm sorry I disturbed the young lady. Unfortunately, you are her biological sister. Don't you know that the young lady hates noise?"

Gongsun Ziyu choked.

Ever since Shang Wuyou was placed under house arrest, Tan'er has become her elder sister's lackey, coaxing her elder sister into submission, to the point that her elder sister takes this damn girl with her wherever she goes!
Tan Er said to Gongsun Liuying, "Miss, are you thirsty? I brought some water with me!"

"I'm not thirsty."

Gongsun Liuying said softly.

"I want to drink!"

Gongsun Ziyu tried to snatch the water bag from Tan'er.

Tan Er refused to give it.

"elder sister!"

Gongsun Ziyu was so angry that she jumped up and down.

Gongsun Liuying's gaze was fixed on the center of the altar.

The man she is going to marry is the guardian of the country, Qilin.

Therefore, it is crucial to her who is conferred the title today.

Tan'er was actually also paying attention to the conferring ceremony.

She was extremely anxious.

My sister has been out for a few days and hasn't come back yet. Did she get into trouble on the way?

If I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have accepted this task?

How could Shang Wuyou be as important as his sister?

Grand Commander, sister, where are the rebels?
If you don’t show up, you’ll become a tool for others!
"The time has come—"

The disciples of the Imperial Observatory struck the gong.

Zhang Qufeng immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty! The fate of the country cannot be delayed. Please allow the prince to complete the ceremony of receiving the title!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"minister--"

"The prince has arrived——"

It was Xiao Dezi’s voice.

His throat was so dry from yelling so quickly!

Prince Jin looked at the carriage strangely.

King Qi, King Rui, and Lu Qi all looked towards the entrance at the same time.

Lu Zhaoyan, dressed in the crown prince's court robes, got off the carriage calmly and calmly.

King Jin snorted: "Only one person?"

King Rui smiled and said, "It's useless even if you come."

The King of Qi gloated and said, "They probably want to delay time, but I'm afraid they don't have the chance anymore."

The King of Qi winked at several trusted officials.

However, before a few people could make trouble, a white horse was seen flying over the roof of the car like an arrow, and in the spotlight, its four hooves came over the snow.

Tan'er's eyes were wide open!
It’s the Grand Commander!

What a handsome...what a handsome...what a handsome white horse!

That's not a white horse, it's a Pegasus!
A flying horse!

She wants to ride!!!
Dressed in fine clothes and riding a horse, he looked down upon his fellow lords, like an ancient god of war who had experienced hundreds of battles. At the last moment, he came invincible with endless hope.

Gongsun Liuying's eyes moved.

Is this... the Qilin that protects the country?

The Grand Minister of Agriculture, Lord Meng, Duke Jiang, Prince Fu, the President of the Hanlin Academy, and other civil and military officials all breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Yuan was riding a white horse, looking exhausted. He stopped suddenly in front of the altar, kicking up three feet of dust, looking unrestrained and carefree.

"Why are you dressed like this?"

"It's so embarrassing and unbecoming..."

"Improper conduct in front of the Emperor..."

Lu Yuan ignored the criticism from the Jin Wang family, dismounted, took out a herb from the bag around his waist, and said breathlessly, "Grandfather, I found the medicine to cure your headache!"

The Minister of Agriculture took a closer look and exclaimed in surprise: "It's a thousand-year-old ginseng!"

Zhang Qufeng was stunned: "What? Thousand-year-old... ginseng?"

A 100-year-old ginseng is already rare, a 200-year-old ginseng is considered high-quality, a 300-500-year-old ginseng is fake, and a 1,000-year-old ginseng is probably just an exaggeration, right?

The Minister of Agriculture stepped forward and carefully examined the ginseng: "I dare to guarantee with my official hat that the medicinal herbs that the emperor's eldest grandson found for your majesty are indeed thousand-year-old ginseng!"

Elder Meng stroked his beard and said, "So the eldest grandson of the emperor went to look for medicine for His Majesty. The eldest grandson of the emperor is so confused. Aren't you afraid that you will miss the time and delay the ceremony of receiving the title?"

Lu Yuan said affectionately: "If I cannot be conferred the title, I still have my second brother, but there is only one royal grandfather. The country cannot be without a king for a day, and I cannot lose my loved ones."

These words were eloquent and touching. They not only expressed the filial piety of a grandson, but also demonstrated the affection of an eldest brother, and showed everyone his extremely broad mind.

As a result, the people who had been cursing him for being unworthy of his position suddenly could no longer curse him.

Prince Jin clenched his fists tightly.

what happened?

There were so many killers in the mountains, but they couldn't stop him?

And are all the people along the way dead?
How did he get back to the imperial city?
He exchanged a glance with General Hu.

Since the first plan failed, it's time to start the second one.

Lu Linyuan, do you really think you can receive the title safely?
General Hu gave a few instructions to his men.

However, not long after, the subordinate turned back and whispered something to General Hu.

General Hu frowned: "What did you say? The witness is gone?"

They spent a lot of money to invite a witness from Da Zhou to expose Lu Yuan's true identity, but he just disappeared without a trace? !

Emperor Liang said solemnly: "The conferment ceremony begins!"

Miao King: I am so tired, I am so tired!

Asking for a guaranteed meow ticket~