Chapter 370

In the sacrificial hall of the imperial mausoleum, hundreds of monks are chanting scriptures.Clan relatives and important ministers knelt neatly on the futon, silently praying for the stability of the world.

Zhao Shun accompanied the Empress Dowager, helping to burn the prayer flags she sewed by herself.

"Linchuan, go and rest, Aijia can come by himself." The Empress Dowager said.

"Grandmother, grandson is not tired, but you, you should go and rest for a while, grandson can do these things for you." Zhao Shun said.

The Empress Dowager shook her head, "The Ai family is getting old, and I don't know if they will be able to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival next year, so I don't want to give it to others. Don't worry, the Ai family is fine."

At this time, the princess stood up.

The queen mother at the side saw this scene, and asked coldly: "Mr. Jing, as a grandson of the royal family, have you forgotten the rules? How can you get up at will before the time comes?"

Jing supported his forehead, frowned and said: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the concubine is really unwell, please forgive me."

"The princess is strong and strong, and it's only been a quarter of an hour, so she can't hold on anymore?" The queen mother asked again.

At the end of the visit, the Empress Dowager stood up with the support of Zhao Shun, and said: "Today's memorial service is the top priority of my dynasty, all clansmen and courtiers, there will be a banquet in the next day, and everyone must be present. "

The Empress Dowager nodded, "It's fine, it's fine."

"General Lan is right. The crown prince is still the crown prince. Although he is dead, His Royal Highness Ziyin is the direct son of the crown prince. Naturally, he should inherit the position of crown prince and become the emperor." Lord Huang of the Ministry of Rites said.

The Empress Dowager nodded, "Since that's the case, the Ai family has no objection. The Fifth Highness, Zhao Bai, is indeed the choice of the new emperor. Everyone expects it. I will choose a good day and auspicious day to officially succeed to the throne."

After everyone said in unison, Zhou Neishi, who was beside the Empress Dowager, said loudly: "Courtesy!"

"The wolves of the Jing family are ambitious, and their hearts can be punished!" said Mr. Fan.

A number of courtiers and clan relatives knelt down and said in unison: "Your Majesty, please take the throne!"

As soon as the clan relatives walked out of the gate, tens of thousands of troops from the valley in the distance suddenly rushed out, heading straight for the imperial mausoleum.

"Grandmother, are you alright?" Zhao Shun asked.

"Long live my dynasty, my ministers will always follow me."

"So, General Lan already has someone in mind?" Zhao Shun asked.

Zhao Shun glanced at the queen mother, signaling her not to be impulsive.

The Empress Dowager nodded, and looked at Zhao Su, "Su'er, you are the son of the eldest son, and you were supposed to inherit the throne. What do you think of your fifth brother's succession?"

"Empress Dowager, since the death of the Crown Prince, the concubine has been ignoring food and drink all day long, and has become ill. Please forgive me, Empress Dowager." Jing said.

"My mother's words are wrong. Ziyin is your own grandson, the eldest son of His Highness the Crown Prince, and he is justified in inheriting the throne." Crown Princess Jing Shi said.

"The court in Kyoto is uneasy. As a general of the court, I naturally want to share the concerns of the royal family and the people of the world. Regent, you have been in charge of the court for so long, it is time for you to take a rest." Lan Xunsen said.

"This is... General Wei's army at the border!" Mr. Fan said.

When Zhao Shun helped the Empress Dowager to leave, beads of sweat had already appeared on her forehead.

While speaking, a team came to the stone steps in front of the imperial mausoleum on fast horses. The leader was General Wei's subordinate, the current border guard, Lan Xunsen.

"Of course, the Crown Prince was not deposed by the previous Emperor, so the Crown Prince was still the Crown Prince of our dynasty and should have inherited the throne, but now that the Crown Prince has died, His Royal Highness Ziyin will naturally succeed him." Lan Xunsen said.

"Hey, what's going on here?" The Empress Dowager held Zhao Shun's hand tightly.

"you!"

The concubine curled her lips in disdain, "My queen, my daughter-in-law is really unwell, please forgive me. If the queen mother wants to punish her, after the ceremony is over and her daughter-in-law is in better health, she will go to Zening Hall to receive the punishment."

The princess touched her hairpin and left the sacrificial hall accompanied by the maid.

"Zhao Shun, you..."

"Mr. Jing, you want Ziyin to succeed to the throne, and then control the government, it's just a dream!" King Heng said.

"Who is it?" Jing asked.

"Grandma, this matter is handled by the Empress Dowager herself, and my grandson dare not do it for me." Zhao Shun said.

The empress dowager said angrily: "Do you want Huangkou to succeed to the throne and shake the world?"

When the Empress Dowager finished burning the prayer flags, the only thing left in the sacrificial ceremony was the last salute.

"How do we know what the late emperor said before his death? I'm afraid it's just your mother's one-sided words. My son is the heir of the Zhao family, and his succession to the throne is justified. If it is said that the regent chooses the prince, why does Zhao Shun take no action? Could it be that because you are a member of the Zhao clan, you can't seek power and usurp the throne?" Jing said.

"It's okay. The emperor's grandmother is old and a little tired. It's fine to go back and rest. By the way, you have to arrange a banquet in the palace the next day." The Empress Dowager said.

The queen mother looked at all this in surprise, and couldn't believe her eyes.

The queen mother was very angry, but it was not easy to get angry in front of so many clan relatives and important ministers.

Seeing that many adults agreed, Zhao Shun smiled and said nothing.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your understanding."

Zhao Su clasped his fists and said, "Going back to the emperor's grandmother, my grandson is not talented enough to take on a big job. Fifth brother's succession to the throne is what everyone expects. My grandson is willing to be an assistant minister and support me wholeheartedly."

"His Highness Fifth is talented and intelligent, with a broad mind, he can be chosen as the new emperor." Mr. Fan knelt down after saying that.

The Empress Dowager's complexion was particularly bad, and she almost couldn't stand up. Fortunately, she had a servant to help her.

"That's right, His Royal Highness Ziyin is the orthodox son, and should inherit His Highness the Crown Prince's behest." Lord You of the Ministry of War said.

After the courtiers and clan members saluted again, the sacrificial ceremony was finally over.

Zhao Shun clasped his fists in salute, and said solemnly: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Fifth Highness, Zhao Bai, can be the new emperor's choice."

The queen mother sneered, "Mr. Jing, before the late emperor passed away, he never said that Ziyin would succeed him. He only said that the regent would temporarily rule the world and elect the prince, but Ziyin is not the prince."

The queen mother sneered, "The princess is getting plump day by day, it doesn't seem like she doesn't think about food and drink."

"Zhao Shun, as a member of the royal family, you have been reluctant to obey the last emperor's last order and push the new emperor to succeed you. What is your intention?"

"Your Highness Fifth, Zhao Bai." Zhao Shun said.

Zhao Shun chuckled, "General Lan, as the commander of the border station, why did you return to Beijing without authorization?"

"In that case, the princess should have a good rest." said the empress dowager.

"Crown princess, who said that this king has not acted? Before the first emperor dragon controlled Bintian, he told this king to think carefully. Now this king has a successor in his heart." Zhao Shun said.

Hearing this name, the Empress Dowager's expression changed drastically, and she looked at him incredulously, "Linchuan, what did you say?"

"Empress!" The Empress Dowager said hastily: "Empress Mother, think twice, how can His Highness Fifth Prince succeed to the throne with a stubborn temper?"

"Could it be that the Empress Dowager wants Ziyin to succeed her?" the Empress Dowager asked.

"Mother, daughter-in-law doesn't mean that, but..."

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, and stopped her, "What the late emperor said personally, the regent will push the new emperor to the throne. Now, all the courtiers, relatives and Su'er have no objection. How dare you, a woman in the harem, speak falsely about government affairs?" ?”

(End of this chapter)

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