sbdcsierra Chapter 242 Regent Lady
Chapter 242 Regent Lady
Two days later, the army's looting finally stopped.
In Lingyun City, except for the residences of officials, the rest of the civilians' homes had long been deserted.
Two days later, it was time to go to court again.
In the early morning, just as the sky was breaking, Lingyun City was silent except for the sounds of bells and drums coming from the imperial palace.
Inside the palace, the atmosphere was solemn, and soldiers were lined up neatly on both sides of the road.
In the Yunji Palace, Yun Lang sat on the dragon throne, while Lin Hong, wearing a majestic black robe and with a stern expression, stood behind him.
He stood on the high steps, holding the secret decree in his hand, and cleared his throat, "Your Majesty's secret decree is here."
The ministers held their breath. Lin Hong stood on the steps. The ministers around him looked at each other in confusion and there was a commotion.
Lin Hong stood on the steps, his expression stern. He opened the secret decree and read aloud: "I have inherited the mandate of heaven and rule the world. Thanks to the spirits of the ancestral temples and the protection of the people, the foundation of the country is solid. However, the position of crown prince remains vacant for a long time, which is not a blessing for the country.
Now, after careful consideration, I have decided to enthrone a crown prince to honor the ancestral temple, ensure the safety of the country, and comfort the people.
Prince Yunlang was kind, filial and friendly. He was intelligent since childhood, well-versed in classics and history, and understood the ways to govern chaos.
From observing his behavior, I can see that he is a man of pure virtue, respectful and gentle, with the demeanor of a gentleman.
Now Yun Lang is appointed Crown Prince. The ceremony of enthronement is carefully decided, an auspicious day is chosen for the ceremony, and the announcement is made to the whole world so that everyone will know.
I only hope that the Crown Prince will abide by the teachings of our ancestors, diligently cultivate virtue, constantly improve himself, recruit talented people, be close to the people and love the people. In the future, he will inherit the throne, glorify the family name, ensure the eternal prosperity of our dynasty, and promote the reputation of our country.
I understand that the Crown Prince is young and, although he is intelligent, he lacks experience in governing the country. Therefore, I have specially appointed my husband Lin Hong to assist the Crown Prince and temporarily take charge of the government.
The Emperor's husband, Lin Hong, is a man of great virtue and is well versed in the essentials of politics. He will surely teach the Crown Prince carefully, guide him on the right path, help him broaden his horizons, learn the art of politics, and cultivate a benevolent heart, so that he can become a sage ruler.
All princes, ministers, civil and military officials should obey my orders, devote all their energy and efforts to assist the Crown Prince and the Emperor, uphold loyalty and righteousness, jointly support the government and build the country.
If anyone harbors evil intentions, forms cliques for personal gain, is disobedient and disloyal, and attempts to disrupt the government and endanger the country, once verified, I will punish them severely according to the law and will not show any leniency.
I hope all the ministers will diligently assist the Crown Prince, unite with one heart and one mind, and work together to build the kingdom, safeguard the eternal prosperity of our dynasty, and enjoy a long and prosperous era of peace. I decree this!"
When the ministers below heard this, they were immediately in an uproar.
An old minister frowned, took a step forward, and shouted, "Where is Your Majesty? Why can't I see Your Majesty?"
The minister beside him also echoed: "How can such a major event not be seen by Your Majesty?"
The ministers were talking among themselves, whispering to each other, with puzzled expressions on their faces.
A minister looked at Lin Hong and asked, "Your Majesty, why don't you come forward? Is this edict true or false?"
Lin Hong's face darkened, and he said coldly, "His Majesty has ordered that I shall have full authority to handle this matter."
At this time, Xu Ling stood up, staring at Lin Hong with a sharp gaze and said, "This matter is of great importance. Without seeing Your Majesty, we will find it difficult to be convinced."
The ministers nodded in unison and requested to see the Queen. The atmosphere became increasingly tense, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Hong, waiting for his response.
Lin Hong frowned, his eyes swept over the ministers, and he said with a stiff upper lip, "Your Majesty is not feeling well and cannot appear in public. You should all obey this decree and refrain from causing any further trouble."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ling's eyes were sharp. He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is not feeling well. You should meet with the ministers in person to reassure the people. What is happening now is too strange. How can we easily believe it?"
At this moment, a young official stepped forward and shouted, "We cannot accept this secret decree based solely on your one-sided statement. The most urgent matter is that His Majesty meet with us."
Lin Hong's face was gloomy, and he said impatiently: "I am acting according to the order of His Majesty. Do you want to disobey it?"
Someone in the crowd began to shout, "Unless we see His Majesty, we will never accept the secret decree!"
Seeing that the situation was out of control, Lin Hong's soldiers began to get agitated, holding their weapons tightly in their hands, and the atmosphere was tense.
Lin Hong thought to himself that if the stalemate continued, something unexpected might happen.
He gritted his teeth and decided to stabilize the situation first and think of a countermeasure.