Hearing this, Lu Xiu and Lu Qing looked at Lu Ning blankly.
Lu Ning doesn't feel embarrassed either. If you don't know anything, just ask.
Lu Xiu shook his head secretly and said: "Dean Su, the Soldier Sage, and one of them is the Book Sage."
"Including the two sages of chess and painting from Qiu Shan Academy, there are a total of five sages of Confucianism and Taoism in the world."
Lu Ning's eyes flashed slightly as he said, "I know about Qiu Shan Academy. Brother and sister, I'm on duty."
Before leaving, Lu Ning said to his elder brother and younger sister:
"Remember, when we are in danger, we must learn to borrow strength."
Lu Xiu and Lu Xiu stared blankly at Lu Ning's leaving figure for a long time.
…
The reason why Lu Ning wanted to make a scene in the Confucius Courtyard was not just to show off.
He just wanted to be arrogant and let some people in Beijing and Zhou see clearly that he, Lu Ning, was a supporter of the Empress of Zhou and a gold medal captain of the Demon Suppression Division.
Su Zhengjing, the dean of Confucius Institute, also treated him with courtesy.
Therefore, you should think carefully before touching the Lu family.
After all, he can't take care of his family all the time.
But today, Lu Ning did not expect that Su Zhengjing would let his little sister worship Zhuge Xiangru. He was a military saint and was definitely a very important figure in the Zhou Dynasty.
With that copy of "Sun Tzu's Art of War"...oh no, it's the Lu Family's Art of War.
Zhuge Xiangru will definitely look at the little sister differently, so there is no need to worry about the safety of the little sister.
Before leaving, he gave his eldest brother "Haoran Jue", of course, in order to help him get closer to Su Zhengjing.
In this way, no one dares to think about the eldest brother.
At home, the woman in white from Baiyun Taoist Temple is guarding her, and her sister-in-law and niece are a little safer.
Therefore, Lu Ning acted arrogantly to raise people's attention, which would also be a kind of protection for everyone in the family.
After all, even Prince Anshan dares to suppress someone. If you provoke him, are you afraid?
Return to Yongle Palace.
The eldest princess who was reading closed the book, raised her eyebrows and said, "What are you doing in the Concubine's courtyard? And making a lot of noise?"
News spreads so fast!
Lu Ning's eyes flashed slightly as he said, "That Zhou Yi bullied my sister, so I went to teach him a lesson."
The eldest princess frowned and said, "I feel happy, but have you thought about the consequences?"
"He is the crown prince and a relative of the emperor. Hitting him would be like slapping the Zhou royal family in the face. How can people talk about it?"
Lu Ning remained expressionless and said nothing.
The eldest princess' eyes softened slightly and she said softly: "Next time, don't block everyone's face."
Bai Wei and others: "..."
Pei Tianbei: "..."
Lu Ning nodded and said, "I understand!"
The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly and she said with a smile: "I just asked someone to make a white jade chess set. Come on, play with me."
Lu Ning nodded calmly.
Pei Tianbei asked curiously: "Sister Princess, what is chess? Why haven't I played it before?"
The eldest princess chuckled and said, "Just watch from the side."
…
The news that Lu Ning mobilized the righteousness of heaven and earth to suppress Prince Anshan in Confucius Courtyard quickly spread throughout Beijing and Zhou Dynasty.
At the beginning, it was mainly discussed by dignitaries.
Some people think that Lu Ning took off at a young age and is too arrogant to become a great success.
Some people think that Lu Ning is young and promising. He has made great achievements in protecting the eldest princess and seizing the imperial edict, and his future is limitless.
Some people appreciate it, and some people are unhappy with it.
The most unhappy person was Kou Shize. Even Su Zhengjing from the Confucius Institute treated Lu Ning with courtesy. It was a good use of this situation!
This made Kou Shize gnash his teeth angrily.
In addition, there was no clue as to his son's murderer, and Kou Shize also became a little irritable.
In the Demon Suppression Department, he angrily complained that Gu Fengtang was incompetent and could not even catch a murderer.
Gu Fengtang wished that Kou Shize would make a scene.
Only those who lose their minds will reveal their true nature.
In this way, we can open a breakthrough, follow the clues, and find out various evidences of Kou Shize's crimes.
At that time, the Kou Shize family will be uprooted directly.
Clear some obstacles to the rule of the Empress of Zhou Dynasty.
The news spread quickly among the streets like a storm.
County Lord Li and County Magistrate Wei of Changxingfang were immediately shocked.
He rushed to Lu Ning's house with gifts and people.
Lu Mansion.
Ruan Shuting was stunned as she listened to the maids talking about how magical Lu Ning was in Confucius Courtyard.
After a while, she said with surprise on her face: "Second brother really scared that Prince Anshan?"
"Madam, it's true. People are talking in the streets and markets, saying that the young master is really awesome!" Maid Qiulan said proudly.
Ruan Shuting frowned.
She grew up watching Lu Ning and has always been very naughty.
Since going to Tianlao, some changes have begun.
Especially in recent months, Lu Ning has changed so much that it is almost unbelievable.
At this moment, there was a knock on the courtyard door.
Qiulan went to open the door, and when she saw the leader was Mr. Guan, her face turned pale with fright.
When he saw Wei Xian Cheng following him, he was slightly relieved: "Madam, it's County Master Li and Wei Xian Cheng who are here."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Shuting hurriedly pulled her daughter to the door and said with a nervous smile: "It turns out they are two adults. What's the matter?"
Unexpectedly, County Master Li was even more nervous. He hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Mrs. Lu, is Mr. Lu Ninglu here?"
The second brother is a ninth-grade junior captain, and County Lord Li is a seventh-grade official. Why call him second brother?
Got promoted again?
Is it the general flag? Or a hundred households?
Ruan Shuting blinked and felt that Lu Ning's promotion to officialdom was a little too fast.
"Second brother is not at home. If Mr. Li has anything to say, let's go to the main hall and say it." Ruan Shuting said hurriedly. County Lord Li is an official and has a smile on his face, so he must invite him home.
When County Master Li heard this, a flash of disappointment flashed across his eyes, and he immediately smiled and said: "I won't stop sitting in the main hall. I would like to ask Master Lu Ning to accept your kindness... and bring it in!"
As he spoke, he waved to the entourage behind him.
Here to give a gift! ?
"This... Mr. Li, isn't this a bit inappropriate?!"
Ruan Shuting had read the book and knew that County Lord Li wanted to bribe Lu Ning, so she blocked the door and prevented anyone from entering.
It was a housewarming celebration before, so you could come and give me a gift.
But now is the year and the festival, so you come to give gifts.
That's a bribe, I don't dare accept it!
"Master Li, this is really inappropriate. You can take them all back. When my second brother comes back, I will tell him that you have been here." Ruan Shuting blocked the door with a smile.
Seeing this, County Master Li nodded repeatedly and smiled as he asked his entourage to carry the gift away.
Then he told Ruan Shuting to go directly to the county government office to find him if he had any difficulties, and then left with the people.
When she saw the person walking away, Ruan Shuting closed the door.
Qiulan said from the side: "Madam, if Mr. Li comes to give you a gift, will he be unhappy if you don't accept it?"
Ruan Shuting raised the corner of her mouth and said, "Master Li, you are here to bribe the second brother, so that someone who is interested can see it. This is evidence of crime!"
Qiulan nodded, feeling that it made sense.
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In the blink of an eye, it’s the eighteenth day of the winter month.
Tomorrow is the day of the eldest princess’ coronation ceremony.
Location Golden Terrace.
Senior Li Qingbai, the sword master on the Golden Stage, has long been away from the stage. During this period, the Ministry of Etiquette has been arranging the arrangements. They must be arranged before noon today, and someone has to go and check.
Yongle Palace.
The eldest princess tried on nine dragon robes and one crown suit.
Dragon robes were worn in court and daily life, and came in various colors and styles.
The crown robe is a black crown, which will be worn when he ascends the throne tomorrow.
After dressing up, they walked around the main hall. Both Lu Ning and Pei Tianbei were stunned.
Pure beauty is simply not enough to describe the eldest princess at this time.
The combination of stunning beauty, majesty, and commanding temperament creates a depressing sense of aura in a flash of phoenix eyes.
Lu Ning nodded secretly, the eldest princess indeed had the look of a first-generation empress.
Maybe it was nurtured in her bones. After all, there was a prince and brother whom she had never even seen. Emperor Mingwu had no heirs for many years.
Therefore, the eldest princess really hoped that she would be a man so that she could inherit the throne of Emperor Mingwu.
Over time, this imperial temperament has been developed in my bones.
"Chang'an, how are you?" the eldest princess asked with a slight smile.
"It's great!" Lu Ning said.
Pei Tianbei also nodded: "Very beautiful and majestic."
The eldest princess nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked into the inner hall.
Not even three moments later.
After Qin Zhong inspected the arrangements for the enthronement ceremony, he came to Yongle Palace and was respectful to the eldest princess.
"Your Highness, all preparations for tomorrow's enthronement are complete." Old Qin Zhong didn't have the "I will obey anyone in the world" look on his face before, and he lowered his head slightly as he spoke.
"Thank you, Mr. Qinge!" The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly.
Ever since Lu Ning reminded her, she knew that if she wanted to kill Qin Zhong, she had to do it slowly and not act too hastily.
The most important thing is that after he ascends the throne, there are many things that need people like Qin Zhong to do, and then he can take care of himself after they are done.
Therefore, you have to be polite on the surface.
Qin Zhong's eyes flashed slightly and he said: "Your Highness, when the enthronement ceremony takes place the next day, all the civil and military ministers of the court will arrive. King Beimang also arrived in advance, but King Yongshan and King Anshan only sent word, and no one came."
The eldest princess's phoenix eyes flashed slightly, this was something she expected.
"Did King Anshan claim to be sick again?"
"Your Highness is wise. King Anshan wrote a letter saying that after returning from Beijing and Zhou Dynasty, he fell ill due to the sadness of His Majesty's death. In addition, Prince Anshan was humiliated and had no one to care about him. He was so angry that he vomited blood and could no longer get out of bed."
Qin Zhong said, glancing slightly at Lu Ning aside.
The eldest princess didn't mention Prince Anshan's humiliation at all, and said coldly: "Uncle Nine Emperors is so seriously ill, so don't come here, just rest in peace and recuperate."
"Your Highness, I will tell King Anshan this," Qin Zhong nodded.
"My uncle, the Sixth Emperor, is recruiting troops to defend against the southern Xinjiang army?" the eldest princess said coldly.
Qin Zhong bowed deeply and said: "Your Highness is wise. King Yongshan has not received the imperial edict, and he is very worried in his heart. He angrily said many times that it was the old minister who ruined his good deeds, and claimed that he wanted to get rid of the old minister."
The eldest princess raised her lips slightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Qin Ge. My uncle, the Sixth Emperor, is just angry. He's just talking."
Qin Zhong said hurriedly: "Your Highness, I see that King Yongshan is not just talking this time, but seems to be serious about it."
The eldest princess frowned: "Really?"
Qin Zhong said: "Your Highness is wise. King Yongshan must have disloyal intentions. However, His Highness will take the throne tomorrow. You should not consider these unhappy things today."
"After His Majesty ascends the throne, we will discuss King Yongshan's affairs in front of the civil and military ministers."
The eldest princess nodded secretly. She knew very well that the situation in Beijing and Zhou Dynasty was calm, but the wind was already rising around the Great Zhou Dynasty.
It's just that because of the enthronement ceremony recently, many things have been suppressed and she has not been informed.
After ascending the throne, various memorials must have piled up.
The next day.
Two quarters of the hour.
The Forbidden Army guarded the Golden Platform, and Su Liuqi, the commander of the Forbidden Army, personally led the team.
Su Liuqi was in his thirties, with a heroic appearance and a tall and burly figure. He had one foot in the upper third rank and was the strongest person in the Forbidden Army.
As for the commander of the bodyguards, Fang Xuewu, who was slightly older, in his forties, with dark skin and about the same strength as Su Liuqi, he led his team to personally guard Yongle Palace.
To be precise, wherever the eldest princess went, he followed her with his guards.
now.
Under the golden stage.
Take Qin Zhong, Pei Tong, King Beimang, Gu Fengtang, Zhang Juming, Kou Shize, Shi Rui, Li Hongmao, Zhen Guogong, Rong Guogong, Yan Guogong, Zhenbeihou, Zhennanhou...etc., the civil and military ministers enter Hundreds of people.
Everyone stood on the wide red carpet under the golden stage and waited.
The auspicious time for the enthronement ceremony is to be held at 09:09 after Si Shi. This time is when the sun is rising and prosperity is full of strong vitality and hope.
On the golden stage, a rectangular table was placed in front of the heaven-sacrifice cauldron. Yellow silk cloth embroidered with nine dragons was covered on the table, and various tributes were placed on it.
Cao Dachun presided over the enthronement ceremony and started step by step according to the process.
Not until now.
The eldest princess wore a black crown, followed by Bai Wei and Bai Xue, followed by Lu Ning and Pei Tianbei.
After that, there are Fang Xuewu and eight commanders, followed by the governor, honor guard, etc.
"The enthronement ceremony begins!"
Along with Cao Dachun's voice, ritual music also sounded.
Under the gaze of everyone, the eldest princess walked onto the red carpet with her head held high, her eyes straight ahead, her steps steady, and she walked towards the golden stage step by step.
All civil and military officials bowed their heads, even some dissatisfied people such as Kou Shize, Zhen Guo Gong, Yan Guo Gong, Zhen Beihou and other dissatisfied people also lowered their heads.
However, just as the eldest princess stepped onto the first step of the golden platform, a figure suddenly emerged and came towards the eldest princess from the side.
The sudden change shocked everyone.
"presumptuous!"
Cao Dachun shouted angrily, swayed in front of the killer, and slapped him with his palm.
boom!
The power of the palm was endless, and the third-grade killer was beaten with one palm until he vomited blood. Su Liuqi and Fang Xuewu stepped forward in an instant and restrained the killer.
A cold light flashed in Lu Ning's eyes, and just as he was about to take action, Cao Dachun cut off the killer's meridians with a single click of his fingers.
"Let His Highness be frightened!" Cao Dachun said hurriedly.
Su Liuqi looked very unhappy. After all, the protection work here was within the scope of his accusation.
Now that a third-level killer pops up, he will be implicated even if he is not guilty.
The eldest princess looked calm, her phoenix eyes flashed coldly and she said, "I ascend the throne today, and it is time to offer sacrifices to heaven."
"Chang'an!"
"My subordinate is here."
"Festival!"
"yes!"
Lu Ning's eyes flashed coldly, and he stepped forward and struck the third-grade killer's Tianling Cap with a 'God's Palm', killing him with one palm, and blood flowed down his forehead.
For a moment, the picture of Heavenly Punishment flashed in front of him.
But Lu Ning didn't check, and turned to look at the eldest princess.
The eldest princess turned around and glanced at everyone coldly with her phoenix eyes: "From today on, all those who defy heaven will be sacrificed!"
All civil and military officials bowed their heads, and no one dared to say a word.
The eldest princess turned towards the golden platform and continued walking up.
Except for Bai Wei, Bai Xue, Lu Ning, Pei Tianbei, Su Liuqi, and Fang Xuewu, who followed them up, the honor guard and others stood on both sides.
On the stairs, there is a forbidden soldier guarding every other section.
Halfway up, Fang Xuewu and Su Liuqi stopped.
Lu Ning and the others continued on.
Cao Dachun led the way.
Cao Dachun didn't stop until he almost reached the top of the golden platform.
Lu Ning, Pei Tianbei, Bai Xue, and Bai Wei also stopped and stood on two sides, all staring at the eldest princess who walked onto the golden stage.
Get on the high platform.
The chief secretary of the Ministry of Rites prepared jade Ruyi and presented it to Mr. Qin Ge.
Mr. Qin Ge presented it to the eldest princess.
The eldest princess held the jade Ruyi in her hand and began to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth, Zongshe.
After finishing, he turned around and walked to the edge of the golden stage. He waved his arms and made the sleeves of his uniform fly up.
"Bow down!"
Cao Dachun spoke slowly and raised his voice.
"Long live the Empress! Long live the Empress!"
All the civil and military ministers on the golden stage bowed their heads in obeisance, then knelt down, bowed their heads and called the eldest princess the empress.
The scene was extremely spectacular.
Everyone knelt down, including Cao Dachun, Lu Ning and others.
It ends with three prayers and nine kowtows.
The eldest princess took a deep breath, her phoenix eyes flashed, and a voice like the cry of a phoenix spread.
"Everyone, I love you!"
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(End of chapter)
