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I raise my chin and ask seriously:
"Who, in your heart, is the new king?"
"The eldest son inherits, that's the ancestral rule."
"Well said. Then let me ask all of you, am I a descendant of the royal family surname Ji?"
"Of course."
"Is the queen alone?"
"Yes."
"Do you have older brothers or sisters now?"
"No."
"In that case, the rightful heir to the throne, it's only natural. What's the problem?"
"You are Princess Wang, not a prince."
"Yes, I am a woman. But from childhood to adulthood, in terms of filial piety to the king, in terms of friendliness to the vassals, in terms of kindness to the people, in terms of proficiency in political affairs, my two royal brothers, is there any aspect where they can compare to me?"
Before my father, the king, passed away and the Qi army approached the city, it was I who opened the city gates to spare the people of the capital from the suffering of war, and it was I who rallied troops from all sides to reclaim the throne.
Now the people of the capital are living in peace, and the world is still in the hands of the Ji clan. Isn't this result due to my planning?
Is there anything I did wrong?
Where were my two royal brothers at that time?
The courtiers fell silent, and Minister Dazai, twirling his beard, resisted: "Your Highness does indeed have a great reputation, but there has never been a precedent for a queen to ascend the throne in history!"
I leaned back slightly and spoke slowly:
"Before, there was none; after, there is."
"If Your Highness insists on this, this old minister can only show his determination with death!"
I smiled with a hint of regret and said, "In fact, I really admire Minister Dazai. Over the years, you have assisted the king diligently. I really hope that you can treat me the same way. But if you insist on this, I will also prepare funeral arrangements for you."
"Now that the Sixth Army is under my command, and the Qi Army also obeys my orders, ministers, now that things have come to this, do you still not recognize it?"
The woman on the throne smiled gently, but beneath her soft exterior, her heart was as tough as iron. The two faced off for a long time, and it was unclear which minister knelt and bowed first, followed by a crowd of attendants.
The only one standing, Minister Dazai, looked at the woman on the throne.
He is considered to have watched this Princess Wang grow up.
While her brothers were carousing with courtesans in Luoyang city, she was already able to share her father's worries in the palace.
She has been intelligent since childhood, adept at balancing people's hearts, and also compassionate towards the hardships of the people's livelihood. Even though it may seem like she is seeking fame and reputation, the porridge she distributes and the people she helps are all real and tangible.
A gentleman discusses the heart, not the appearance. The appearance can be examined, but what about the human heart?
Finally, the minister who assisted three dynasties, the elderly Minister Dazai, bowed to his new king and declared, "I pay my respects to my lord, who rules the world forever."
The day of my formal coronation has been set for one month from now. During this month, I have been busy preparing for the coronation ceremony and dealing with military affairs.
The Qi army is still within the capital region. Even if Jang Shin is truly as he claims, seeking only me, the soldiers who have traveled all this way will not be satisfied with nothing but the reputation of a rebel.
To prevent them from causing further chaos, I have decided to personally issue an edict to commend and reward the soldiers of the Qi Dynasty who "protect the orthodox and understand the righteousness," and to provide provisions from Luoyang city to send them back to Qi Dynasty.
The next day, Gongsun threw this royal edict in front of me and said, "Is king crazy, or has he been bewitched by the future queen in the harem? The Qi army are traitors. At most, we can overlook their surrender, but how can we lavish them with rewards?"
I glanced at the bamboo slips that had been dropped on the table: "If there were no benefits at all, why would we send them back to Qi?"
"Why not just have Jang Shin give the order?"
"Uncle, even the Royal decree can be violated when it comes to personal interests, but now we can't afford to gamble."
Author's note:
Thank you everyone~ For being able to see it until now, this novel actually leans more towards political intrigue, with some personal touches included. Next, I'm going to write some juicy parts, so stay tuned!
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