On this day, the southern suburbs of Shu County.
The high altar for worshiping heaven has been set up and all three animals have been placed.
Around the high platform, there are large flags.
The banners rustled in the cold wind. Although it is already the cold winter season in December, the sun is shining brightly today and the weather is excellent.
Around the altar, Lu Xuan's army was arrayed in order. The soldiers were all wearing armor and had sharp eyes, and they were all in strict formation. In addition, all the civil and military officials under Lu Xuan's command were in place.
As the ritual music began, Lu Xuan, wearing a crown and a nine-pin flat crown on his head, strode to the altar and performed the rituals one by one according to the etiquette.
The whole process was solemn and solemn.
There can be no mistakes in any aspect of such a sacrifice. Every step is meticulous and meticulous. After all the procedures were successfully completed, Lu Xuan ascended the throne as King of Wu himself.
After the ceremony, Lu Xuan gave a chicken-soup speech to the soldiers under his command, and then countless soldiers shouted "Long live the King of Wu". The whole altar was surrounded by such cheers.
After the sacrifice was over and the army exited in an orderly manner, Lu Xuan returned to Prince Wu's Mansion with all the civil and military officials to accept their audience.
Then, everyone stepped back and performed their duties.
Lu Xuan dragged his tired body back to the study to rest. I am a little tired, but I am really excited and excited from the bottom of my heart. In the past, when Yang Biao represented the imperial court, he didn't have much feeling. Today, when he actually worships heaven and declares himself king, it is a completely different feeling.
Lu Xuan now truly has a foundation.
While Lu Xuan was resting, Lu Xun came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Zhang Shangshu wants to see you."
"please!"
Lu Xuan nodded and answered.
After a while, Zhang Zhao entered the study and bowed: "Your Majesty, Zhang Zhao, pays homage to your Majesty."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite."
Zhang Zhao said directly: "Reporting to your Majesty, it involves the rewards of civil servants and generals, especially the titles of marquises. Currently, there are many titles that have not been negotiated properly. Therefore, it will take some time. Please, Your Majesty, take a closer look."
Lu Xuan said: "Don't be in a hurry, take your time, as long as we push forward and the people below know about it, there will be no problem."
Zhang Zhao changed the topic and continued: "Your Majesty established the Kingdom of Wu and is now the king. I boldly advise you that for the long-term peace and stability of the Kingdom of Wu, please appoint your eldest son Lu Yu as the crown prince of the King of Wu. "
Lu Xuan also thought about it.
The successor is a big problem, but generally speaking, in order to order the inheritance and to set the rules early on, it must be the first line to establish the eldest son. This is the optimal solution summed up after countless bloody lessons.
Lu Xuan didn't hesitate at all on this matter and said directly: "You can arrange it directly with Xu Shu from the Ministry of Rites."
"I obey."
Zhang Zhao was relieved.
The fight for heirs is a big problem. Now that Lu Xuan did not delay and directly decided on the heir, Wu Kingdom was different. Lu Yu became the eldest son of King Wu, and he was the first to possess different qualifications.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Shuxiang Pavilion."
At this moment, Lu Xun entered the study again and reported: "Your Majesty, a maid came from Shuxiang Pavilion and said she had something important to report."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Please come in."
Lu Xun went to inform Zhang Zhao that he had finished his work and left directly. He had to go to Xu Shu first, and work with people from the Ministry of Rites to draw up an edict to complete the registration of Lu Yu's identity as Crown Prince. The required procedures were indispensable.
After a while, the maid entered. When she saw Lu Xuan, she looked a little frightened and her eyes were a little excited. She said loudly: "My servant pays homage to the king."
Lu Xuan said: "What's the matter?"
The maid reported: "Reporting to King Wu, my wife is not feeling well today. She asked a doctor to diagnose her and found that she is pregnant."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Diao Chan is pregnant.
This is a good thing. He returned to Shu County for about three months and worked hard all the time. It finally blossomed and yielded good results.
Lu Xuan ordered: "You go back first, I will be there soon."
"Here!"
The maid agreed and left.
Lu Xuan went to change into ordinary black clothes, took Xu Chu with him and left the Prince Wu's Mansion, heading towards Shuxiang Pavilion. Lu Xuan arrived at the backyard of Shuxiang Pavilion and saw Diao Chan, who was reading a book.
Her expression was gentle. When she saw Lu Xuan coming, she stood up and said, "I'm here to pay my respects to the king."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "You don't have to be polite if you are one of our own. There is no king here, only your man."
A faint smile appeared on Diao Chan's charming and enchanting face, her eyebrows relaxed, and she said softly: "Lu Lang, I am pregnant and have a child of my own."
Lu Xuan said seriously: "You are pregnant now and need someone to take care of you. For the sake of the child and you, I still hope that you will live in the palace. What do you think about this matter?"
Diao Chan frowned slightly.
She was actually a little scared and didn't want to go to the palace, because once she entered the palace, her interpersonal relationships would become complicated and she would have to face all kinds of things.
Lu Xuan continued; "The child must have an identity in the future. Of course, with my arrangements, even living outside is not a problem, but it is not conducive to the child's growth."
"Besides, if you want to run Shuxiang Pavilion, no one will object. Just come out every day. You are in Shuxiang Pavilion during the day and return to the palace after closing at night. It is actually the best if the whole family is here."
"Besides, you don't have to care about your identity. Don't think too much about it."
"This time, in order to stabilize me, the imperial court appointed me as the King of Wu, and also gave me Tang Ji, Liu Bian's concubine. So the Han Dynasty didn't care about anything, so why should you care about your identity? Woolen cloth?"
Lu Xuan held Diao Chan's hand and said, "No one dares to talk about anything. I can fight everything for you."
Diao Chan looked at the serious Lu Xuan, remained silent for a moment, and finally said: "I listen to Lu Lang."
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "That's it."
He looked at Diao Chan and said with a smile: "Today is the day when you are officially crowned king. It happens that you have been diagnosed with pregnancy. This is a good sign. If it is a boy, let's name it Lu You. If it is a girl, let's name it Lu." Xi."
After Diao Chan heard this, a smile bloomed on her charming face.
Lu You!
This name is good.
Lu Xi is also quite good.
Diao Chan said: "I thank my husband on behalf of the child. It doesn't matter if it's a son or a daughter. I don't ask for much. I just hope that he will be born smoothly and grow up safely. That's enough."
Lu Xuan said: "My Lu Xuan's child will definitely grow up safely and healthily."
The two chatted and talked.
In the afternoon, Lu Xuan took Diao Chan back to the palace, told Da Qiao about Diao Chan, and asked Da Qiao to make arrangements. Da Qiao had known Diao Chan for a long time and had a good relationship. He also heard from Lu Xuan that Diao Chan was pregnant, so he made careful arrangements to ensure Diao Chan's living habits.
Da Qiao has been officially canonized as the princess, and Da Qiao has received news from the Ministry of Personnel that her son Lu Yu has been canonized as the Crown Prince of Wu. She is also in high spirits during happy events, so she makes more careful arrangements.
Lu Xuan arranged Diao Chan properly and continued to handle government affairs during the day.
After dinner in the evening, when he was going to Da Qiao's courtyard, a maid came to report that Tang Ji had invited him over.
Tang Ji’s request.
Lu Xuan laughed in his heart.
After Yang Biao sent Tang Ji here, Lu Xuan had been busy. After settling Tang Ji, he left her alone and only visited her occasionally during the day without taking any further action.
Now, Tang Ji took the initiative to invite him over.
Lu Xuan also adjusted his arrangements and went directly to Tang Ji's yard.
