"what sound?"
Pei Tianbei, who had just been drowsy, heard a tiger roar and suddenly lifted up the quilt and sat up.
Turning his face to look at Lu Ning, his dark eyes couldn't help but condense.
His face was full of disbelief.
"Brother Lu, are you practicing?"
Lu Ning's quilt swelled up, and the shadow of a fierce giant tiger flickered.
It lasted for about three breaths before disappearing.
"Ahem...you discovered this!"
"...!!"
Pei Tianbei had a look of astonishment on his face. There was such a big movement. Don't talk about me. The princess and sister were frightened and woke up, right?
really.
A moment later, someone knocked on the palace door: "What are you arguing about here? Do you still want His Highness to rest?"
Pei Tianbei and Lu Ning looked at each other and said hurriedly: "Sister Bai Wei, let's go to bed."
Seeing no movement outside the door, Bai Wei left.
Lu Ning breathed a sigh of relief and did not upgrade "Vajra Tiger Demon Fist" again.
Scan the catalog carefully.
Kung Fu: Diamond Tiger Demonic Fist (furnace fire, 0/1.6 million)
The remaining experience is 3.8 million.
Lu Ning planned to keep it and use it for future promotions.
Raise your cultivation level to the early stage of the third level or beyond.
If the catalog is regenerated, all the skills and physiques can be upgraded to perfection.
In a blink of an eye, the wind and snow stopped.
It lasted until the first day of winter.
During this period, Kou Shize did not attack Lu Ning's family again.
Lu Ning did not assassinate Kou Shize again.
However, Kou Shize and King Yongshan did not look at each other, and their secret emotions escalated.
It's sunny today.
At three quarters of the hour, it was the time when Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty performed his funeral.
Early in the morning, even though Qin Zhong had not yet recovered, he put on silk clothes and came to the palace early.
Pei Tong, the Minister of War, Gu Fengtang of Sizheng, Zhang Juming, the Minister of Punishment, Shi Rui, the Minister of Personnel, etc., all the civil and military officials, as well as some of the princes of the dynasty, came to see off Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty.
The imperial mausoleum is in Dazhou Mountain, west of the imperial palace.
When the emperors of the Great Zhou Dynasty died, they all built their imperial mausoleums in the Great Zhou Mountain.
Lu Ning wanted to protect the eldest princess, so he naturally followed her to the Imperial Tomb at Dazhou Mountain.
Looking around, the imperial mausoleums are built on the entire mountain, and they are extremely magnificent.
Soon the burial ceremony began.
The Minister of Rites read a eulogy, the Dharma Master recited sutras, etc. Then he paid his condolences and entered the imperial mausoleum.
Finally, the white jade stone gate seals the entrance to the imperial mausoleum.
After everything was done, the civil and military officials comforted the eldest princess, Concubine Qi, Concubine Shu and others, and slowly returned to the palace.
The east gate of the palace.
In the white jade square, Qin Zhong brought King Beimang, King Yongshan, King Anshan and other civil and military officials to his presence.
He said to the eldest princess sitting in the carriage: "Your Highness, the country cannot be left without a master for a day. I also ask Your Highness to order the Ministry of Rites to quickly determine the auspicious date, draft documents, and make preparations for various sacrifices to heaven."
Seeing that Qin Zhong was more anxious than anyone else, many people certainly knew what he was thinking.
This is what Qin Zhong did when Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty ascended the throne.
Nowadays, it’s the same old thing and the road is familiar.
Especially King Yongshan, gnashing his teeth with hatred, really wanted to slap Qin Zhong to death.
The eldest princess glanced at King Yongshan and King Anshan with her phoenix eyes, and said expressionlessly: "What do you mean, sir?"
Si Zheng, Gu Fengtang, Pei Tong, Zhang Juming, Shi Rui and others must have hoped that the eldest princess would ascend the throne as empress as soon as possible to stabilize the situation.
"I second my opinion!" everyone said with a salute.
Lu Ning, who was standing behind the eldest princess, his eyes flashed slightly, this Qin Zhong was really amazing, his loyalty was always shown on his face, making him impeccable.
No wonder Emperor Wu of Ming Dynasty didn't kill Qin Zhong. Faced with such a person, who is loyal and treacherous, if there is no reason to kill Qin Zhong, you would be embarrassed to kill him.
The eldest princess glanced at Qin Zhong, then glanced at everyone, and finally her eyes fell on Li Hongmao, the Minister of Rites: "Then I will help you, Li Shangshu."
"Your Highness, I'm an old minister. It's my duty to work hard." Li Hongmao quickly lowered his head.
The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly: "Master Shi, I'll do your best to raise or lower rewards and punishments."
Shi Rui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, also hurriedly saluted and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will leave everything to my old minister."
The eldest princess said no more, turned around and got on the carriage, which drove slowly towards the palace.
"Farewell to Your Highness."
Qin Zhong bowed and saluted.
Everyone followed and saluted.
King Yongshan snorted coldly: "Mr. Qin Ge is so loyal!"
There is irony in this statement.
Qin Zhong said with a smile: "Thank you King Yongshan for the compliment. Since I became an official, I have been loyal to Zhou Dynasty and your Majesty. My loyalty has never changed. The sun and the moon can prove it."
Hearing this, even the unsmiling Shangshu Zhang Juming almost laughed out loud.
You are indeed 'loyal', but the sun and the moon quite dislike you.
"snort!"
King Yongshan snorted coldly, turned around and strode away with Zhou Xiao and others.
Qin Zhong didn't care. Since he chose to support the eldest princess, he would have to break up with King Yongshan sooner or later.
There is no way, even if he is determined and fully supports King Yongshan.
The end result is definitely not much better.
Then why not support the eldest princess!
Even if the ending is not good, maybe he can escape unscathed.
After all, the human heart is made of flesh and blood.
Especially some kind-hearted people attach great importance to gratitude.
The eldest princess is not yet nineteen years old, her knowledge and experience is far less rich than that of King Yongshan, and her mind cannot be as ruthless as King Yongshan.
He fully supports the eldest princess. Even if the eldest princess wants to kill him, she will at least consider his Qin Zhong's loyalty.
Qin Zhong is very experienced in grasping people's hearts and human nature.
Finally, King Anshan also gave Qin Zhong a cold look, turned around and left with Zhou Yi and others.
Kou Shize also stared at Qin Zhong.
I don't know what I'm thinking about.
…
Yongle Palace.
Concubine Qi, Concubine Shu and others all came to congratulate the eldest princess.
The future empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty, they were both women, so they were naturally envious of her.
But I dare not show it on my face.
The eldest princess looked at the haggard concubines and said: "My father is not here, but I am still here. In the harem, you will live how you want. Food, clothing, monthly payments, etc. will all go as usual."
"Of course, if anyone wants to leave the palace, you can tell me and I will make sure."
Hearing this, except for Concubine Qi and Concubine Shu, the remaining eight concubines remained silent.
"It doesn't matter. I'm not asking you to make a choice now. You can tell me whenever you decide." The eldest princess glanced at everyone.
The concubines nodded slightly.
The eldest princess ignored them and looked at Concubine Qi and said: "Concubine Qi, please follow the previous decision. After I ascend the throne, I will have someone escort you back to Qiu Mountain to rest until the birth of a prince or princess. I will send someone to you." Someone will go to Qiushan to take you back to the palace."
Concubine Qi nodded: "Thank you, Your Highness."
The eldest princess looked at Empress Shu, who was bringing Princess Yongxi to the side: "Concubine Shu, please take Yongxi and move to Ci'an Palace. It used to be the residence of Grandma Huang. It has been empty for many years. Let's clean it."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Concubine Shu was not favored in the palace. Seeing that the eldest princess valued her so much, she was filled with excitement and quickly stood up to express her gratitude.
At the same time, Princess Yongxi was also asked to salute the eldest princess.
"Thank you, Sister Huang!"
Princess Yongxi is only nine years old, and her voice is childish.
"Yongxi, come here, sister!" The eldest princess smiled and waved to the little princess Yongxi.
Concubine Shu hurriedly pushed her daughter over.
The concubines on the side were naturally envious, but it was a pity that their stomachs were not up to par and they did not give birth to a prince or princess.
Lu Ning saw this and nodded secretly.
The eldest princess really needs to be united now. Even if Concubine Shu is not favored in the palace, there must be people in the court, and there may also be support from big families outside the court.
Although the power of a big family is limited, the power of the butterfly effect is very fierce.
If a big family changes and agrees with the empress to govern the world, then there will be a second big family, and a third big family...
The common people controlled by the rich clan will also identify with the empress.
Until the world returns to its center.
So sometimes, a well-intentioned decision or action will bring unexpected results.
When it was almost time for dinner, the eldest princess did not leave everyone to have a reunion dinner.
Because Emperor Mingwu had just been buried.
Let’s talk about it after a while, when everyone is in a better mood.
After everyone left, Lu Ning tested the eldest princess and found that she knew the importance of a wealthy family, so she was kinder to Concubine Shu.
Seeing this, Lu Ning didn't say much.
At dinner time.
The eldest princess drank some rice wine, her cheeks were slightly red, she looked at Lu Ning and said, "You two have done a good job in protecting the palace during this chaos. What reward do you want?"
Lu Ning pondered, but Pei Tianbei wiped the lard from his mouth and said unceremoniously: "Sister Princess, I want to command the three armies."
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
The eldest princess shook her head speechlessly and said: "Be your captain of the Demon Suppression Division."
"That's okay, I want to guard the princess sister every day." Pei Tianbei said again.
The eldest princess smiled and looked at Lu Ning.
Lu Ning muttered and said, "Your Highness, I just want my family to be safe."
The eldest princess frowned slightly and said, "I promise you this, is there anything else?"
Lu Ning's lips raised slightly: "There is also my marriage."
The eldest princess: "...we will talk about this later."
Lu Ning said: "Then I'll be fine."
The eldest princess was speechless at the performance of the two people, shook her head and said nothing more.
The next day.
King Beimang took Xue Jingnian to Yongle Palace to say goodbye in person.
"Your Highness, the thirty thousand iron pagodas are still set up outside the city. I must return to Beimang first to prevent the barbarians from the north from taking advantage of the situation to cause chaos. As for the day when Your Highness ascends the throne, I will come in advance."
After King Beimang sat down, he said to the eldest princess.
Xue Jingnian stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, I am also leaving Beijing and Zhou Dynasty, and I am here to say goodbye to you."
The eldest princess nodded: "Planning to return to Beimang?"
Xue Jingnian shook his head and said with a smile: "No, the world is so vast. I have only read about it in "The Story of Mountains and Seas". After leaving Beijing and Zhou Dynasty, I want to travel around and gain experience."
The eldest princess smiled and said: "This is a good idea. I have always had this idea. Unfortunately, it will be difficult to realize it in this life."
Next.
King Beimang and Xue Jingnian sat in Yongle Palace for about a pot of tea.
Before leaving, Xue Jinnian came to Lu Ning and said: "Colonel Lu, we will see you again in the world!"
Lu Ning raised his eyebrows and said, "It's best not to see you."
Xue Jingnian laughed and said: "The one who knows me is Captain Lu!"
Lu Ning stared at the two people's leaving figures.
From then on, the imperial court no longer had any control over Beimang. Perhaps King Beimang could still be loyal to the Zhou Dynasty during his reign, but I don't know about Xue Jingnian or after Xue Jingnian.
Of course, Lu Ning thought a little too much and was a little far-sighted.
The fifth day of winter.
King Yongshan and King Anshan seemed to have reached an agreement and planned to return to their fiefdom at the same time.
Prince Yongshan and Prince Anshan still stayed in Beijing and Zhou Dynasty.
The eldest princess did not agree immediately, but left two imperial uncles to attend her coronation ceremony.
King Yongshan each promised that when the enthronement ceremony was held, they would come lightly.
Seeing this, the eldest princess was right.
If the two of them really don't leave, she won't feel at ease.
This time King Yongshan left, Qin Zhong didn't even leave the house.
In Xianlefang.
When Zhou Xiao met Qin Cheng, he snorted and rolled his sleeves and left without even saying a polite word.
Zhou Yi, the prince of Anshan, honestly returned to Confucius Academy to continue studying.
Kou Shize finally freed up and participated in the investigation of his son's murder case every day.
As for the person who killed him, he was someone close to King Yongshan, so he could only look for opportunities to kill him.
Mrs. Kou has always wanted to avenge the Liang family and her son. In addition, she was too frightened last time, and she was in a daze and suspicious.
For this reason, Kou Shize hated Lu Ning's family. However, the defense of Jingzhou City has been extremely tight recently, and the number of patrols by the Demon Suppression Division has doubled at night.
All this is because the eldest princess wants to ascend the throne and become emperor.
Li Hongmao, the Minister of Rites, set three auspicious days: the ninth day of winter, the nineteenth day of winter and the ninth day of twelfth lunar month.
At present, the ninth day of winter is too tense, and the eldest princess has not considered it.
Therefore, the day of ascending the throne is between the 19th day of the winter lunar month and the 9th day of the twelfth lunar month.
Within a month, the big deal will be decided.
Only then will Beijing and Zhou return to their previous order.
Maybe there would be a chance to attack the Lu family.
…
Yongle Palace.
The eldest princess now likes to ask Lu Ning first about everything big or small.
"Chang'an, when do you think I will ascend the throne?" The eldest princess raised her lips slightly.
"Of course, the faster, the better." Lu Ning responded.
After the enthronement ceremony was held, the eldest princess was no longer a princess, but the Empress of Zhou Dynasty.
Lord of the Zhou Dynasty.
When everyone sees her, they no longer call her 'Her Royal Highness', but 'Empress' or 'Your Majesty'.
This is a change of identity. Shouting like this will make people extremely respectful and fearful.
Pei Tianbei said from the side: "Brother Lu is right. I... my subordinates also think that the sooner the better."
"Nineteenth of the winter month?" The eldest princess looked at Lu Ning.
"Okay." Lu Ning nodded.
In fact, if he had to choose, the ninth day of winter would be the best, but he was indeed a little nervous.
If it is the nineteenth of the winter lunar month, you have to wait half a month.
But it's fast.
The eldest princess immediately asked the guards to go to the Ministry of Etiquette to inform Li Hongmao.
Li Hongmao got the accurate date and began to make vigorous preparations. Qin Zhong fully supported it whether it was money or personnel.
Officials at all levels in the DPRK and China are also very cooperative.
This day, evening.
Lu Ning took leave and went home.
Now outside Yongle Palace, Fang Xuewu, the commander-in-chief of the guards, and Su Liuqi, the commander-in-chief of the forbidden army, led a team to personally guard the palace.
As for the two of them, that's fine.
The Demon Suppressing Division has found out that on the night Emperor Mingwu died, they were blocked by the people of King Yongshan and King Anshan, so they were unable to personally escort the eldest princess.
But let Luo Gengyu and others go to Tianxing Downstairs to escort the eldest princess.
The final count of the Imperial Guards and guards who died in the battle totaled 379, and all of them were buried with honors.
Therefore, even if Lu Ning leaves for a night, the eldest princess will not have any big surprises.
Back home.
Lu Ning didn't see his eldest brother, but his younger sister helped her sister-in-law cook at home.
"Second brother, you still know how to go home!" Lu Qing rolled his eyes when he saw Lu Ning.
Lu Ning grinned and said curiously:
"Brother hasn't come back, why are you at home? Confucius Institute gave you a holiday?"
(End of chapter)
