Chapter 348: Enthronement

Tianhuaxing, it is late at night.

The imperial palace has been completely martial law, and the atmosphere is calm and solemn, and it is so depressing that it is breathless!

Outside the emperor's bedroom, heavy guards and ministers gathered, squeezing the large courtyard outside the palace gate.

In the side hall of the outer room, Chen Yinjie, the prime minister of the empire, Gu Longsi, the minister of military affairs, Wu Yangang, the commander-in-chief of the Praetorian Guard, and more than ten important ministers of the empire were there.

At this time, this group of big people standing at the peak of the imperial power pyramid were all gloomy and did not say a word.

Gurlons looked at the inner sanctum in the distance, and then at the people around him, and his heart was very heavy.

Fortunately, the crown prince Fang Xujun was an adult at that time, so that his wrists were above the level of qualified monarchs, and there was a group of important ministers working together, which made the smooth transition of imperial power and the political situation not to be turbulent.

How similar is the scene today to what it was back then?

It's just that now the empire is in an eventful time, and if you are not careful, there will be chaos. Because of his own bloodline, the new emperor has made many conservative forces dissatisfied! In addition, he is not in the imperial capital at the moment, it is really difficult to say whether this power can be smoothly transferred!

If some people in the clan take the opportunity to make trouble and covet the artifact! As the number one person in the military, how should I choose?

The queen and a group of palace concubines were waiting in the room, and through a screen, on the royal bed was Fang Xuqi, who had fallen into a semi-comatose state.

Chief Yan stood in front of the bed, his deep eyes looking coldly at the master of the harem.

That day, when Fang Xujun finished handling official duties and was about to rest, he felt unwell!

Having witnessed his father's accident, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem! He is a high-level ability, his physique is far better than ordinary people, and he usually takes care of his diet and daily life, so why is there a problem somehow?

Thinking of the disappearance of the prince during this time, coupled with some confidential information he had at hand, he had already vaguely guessed some clues!

This emperor was also a decisive figure, and immediately summoned Chief Yan and several confidants to announce his decision to inherit the throne, and at the same time ordered martial law in the imperial capital to conduct a comprehensive inventory of the inside and outside of the imperial palace.

Things soon came to an eyebrow, and many secret strongholds of the Yanwei Tribal Alliance in the imperial capital were discovered and exterminated! Seeing that there was nothing to do, the high-ranking Lufertiro planned to sneak out of the palace to avoid the limelight, but was blocked by several royal worshippers, and it simply came to a self-end, and this key clue was broken!

Chief Yan ordered the mobilization of all the resources available to the imperial family, and several demigod-level pharmacists tried their best, but they could not find a solution to the toxins in the emperor's body, so they could only suppress and alleviate it slightly. It's dragged on until now!

Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor's situation is getting more and more serious, but Fang Yuqing is nowhere to be found, how can this be good?

The heads of the six great families have already been in contact with the conservatives in the clan, and they don't know what their ideas are!

Once Your Majesty can't hold it and dies, those families take advantage of the situation, and the empire will immediately be in chaos! Or even fall apart!

She looked at Fang Xuling, who was pale and had a weak breath, and then looked at the group of concubines outside, especially Zhu Zhaoyuan, who had a blank expression. There is no reason in my heart to feel a pain!

This emperor was brought up by her since she was a child, born less than a year old, her mother died in the palace, she has always guarded him, blocked many guns and arrows for him, and personally taught him to cultivate until he became an adult!

Later, he plotted in many ways to help him gain the attention of the emperor and become the prince, so that he later succeeded in ascending to the throne! It can be said that she took care of this emperor as her own child! He is all her pride and achievement!

After Fang Xuling ascended the throne, he also trusted this nurse and teacher, the commander of the palace guards, and the head of the palace, and every time there was a major event, she would be allowed to participate and give advice! It can be said that Fang Xuling has been able to hold a big position and firmly control the power of the empire for so many years, and she has made great contributions to Yan Mengbing!

It's a pity that I was careless for a while, but I still gave the young people a chance to take advantage of! Years of hard work were ruined, how could she not feel pain in her heart?

This is fate!

Now, what I can do is to let His Majesty's last wish come true and support the new emperor to take over power smoothly!

As long as you still have a breath of air, you will never let the crowd outside mess around! Manager Yan quietly stroked his waist and secretly made up his mind.

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the palace gate.

"What's going on?" She raised her eyebrows and asked in a deep voice.

Several palace guards immediately rushed out, and then turned back again.

"Her Royal Highness Princess...... No, it's Her Majesty the Empress who has returned! "Someone was shouting outside.

Manager Yan's face was overjoyed, and he hurriedly said, "Hurry up and let Your Majesty in!" ”

The palace door opened, and Fang Yuqing, who looked anxious, rushed in like a whirlwind! Suddenly, among the big people in the outer hall, a few guys flashed an imperceptible loss in their eyes.

The queen's face turned pale, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

Fang Yuqing didn't have time to pay attention to them at the moment, and went straight into the inner hall.

"Your Majesty, you're back!" Manager Yan was relieved.

"What's wrong with my father?" Fang Yuqing asked anxiously.

She shook her head: "You go and say a few last words to him!" ”

Fang Xu, who was asleep, heard the movement around him in a daze, and slowly opened his eyes, just in time to see his daughter's anxious gaze.

"Child, you ...... Coming back? The corners of his mouth moved, and he said with some difficulty.

Fang Yuqing looked at her father's sick face, and couldn't help but feel sad, tears burst out of her eyes: "Father, my daughter is not filial!" Makes you suffer! ”

Fang Xu smiled weakly and said, "It's good that you're back!" I...... I've handed you this burden! ”

"Father, what's going on?" Fang Yuqing saw that his breath was getting weaker and weaker, and hurriedly grabbed his hand and asked.

"There are some things that cannot be changed by human beings...... Actually, it's also my ......," Fang Xuling said slowly.

Fang Yuqing looked at Manager Yan on the side suspiciously, she seemed to understand a little, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, are you talking ......?"

"At this point, it's useless to talk about this!" Fang Xu sighed, "Child, I can't do it...... When I leave, I will ask you one thing, be kind to your brothers and sisters! Even if...... Don't hurt them until you have to......"

“…… Yes, Erchen remembered! Although Fang Yuqing was puzzled, she still agreed.

"You went out for a walk this time, did you go to see him?" Fang Xuling asked again.

“…… Yes! She replied with some trepidation.

"He's a good boy, I maybe...... It really shouldn't have been done to him...... After a while, you can call him back! It's a pity that I can't see your wedding......"

"Father......" Fang Yuqing cried bitterly, and the only resentment in her heart disappeared.

Fang Xu only felt that his body was slowly becoming cold, and a burst of irrepressible fatigue hit him, knowing that he was about to die!

He barely condensed his mind that was about to dissipate, and said to Mr. Yan: "Let them all come in!" ”

Chief Yan nodded, waved his hand, and a palace guard immediately walked out lightly.

Soon, more than a dozen important ministers of the empire gathered in front of the bed.

A terrifying chill suddenly appeared in Fang Xuling's eyes, staring at these old ministers who had followed him for many years and said, "I have made my decision, you all know it!" After I am gone, you must do your best to assist the new emperor and stabilize the situation, just as you assisted me! Do you understand? ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the emperor will firmly uphold the authority of Her Majesty the Empress! Protect the peace of the Empire! Gurlons said immediately.

Chen Yinjie hesitated for a moment, looked at Fang Xuling's eyes, and hurriedly said: "The ministers and the imperial cabinet will also swear allegiance to the empress!" Your Majesty, just rest assured! ”

No matter what thoughts the other more than ten ministers had in their hearts at this time, they had to express their positions one by one.

"That's good!" Fang Xu nodded with satisfaction.

"Father, do you have anything else to say?" Fang Yuqing asked again.

“…… I! Fang Xu trembled and stretched out his clenched right hand, inside was a delicate necklace, and on the heart-shaped pendant, there was an image of a beautiful girl, seven or eight points similar to Fang Yuqing.

"I just want to see your mother again...... It's a pity ......" he muttered, staring at the woman's image.

Manager Yan hesitated, not knowing what to say for a while.

Suddenly, his hands hung down weakly, the sparkle in his eyes gradually dimmed, and his vitality froze!

"Father's ......"

There was a cry of sorrow in the hall!

In the end, it was Chief Yan who calmed down first, and commanded loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, now that Your Majesty has passed away, the empire cannot be left without a master for a day, and the first important thing today is to let Her Majesty the Empress officially ascend the throne, summon the ministers, and establish orthodoxy!" ”

This is reasonable, and no one can find fault with it.

At that moment, black yarn was hung inside and outside the imperial palace, and the ministers changed their clothes and went to the Juntian Hall of the imperial palace to worship the new emperor!

After many tedious ceremonial procedures, it was already dawn.

Fang Yuqing, who was full of filial piety, sat on the imperial seat in the middle of the hall under the guidance of Chief Yan.

Under the jade steps, the ministers are already in place, no matter what strange thoughts they have in their hearts, the overall situation has been decided at this time, and there is no longer a chance to coax them in series!

Looking at the ministers who paid homage below, Fang Yuqing's face was calm, and she began to perform her duties meticulously according to the predetermined procedures!

Of course, what the young empress was thinking, no one knows! Even Chief Yan, who was standing beside her, couldn't see through her thoughts.

Wales, a well-known observer of current affairs in Xinghai, commented on this: Compared with the change of power in the Gnasrock Empire more than a month ago, the transfer of power in the Shuofeng Empire is obviously smoother! Although there was a crisis for a time, due to the emperor's quick decision, the empress rushed back in time, and in the end there was no danger! Didn't cause much turmoil!

This huge empire is a powerhouse whose land area has just expanded by more than two hundred star fields! What will happen under the young empress? Will she continue her father's national policy, or will she change it to her liking? Very much to look forward to!