The procession of the new emperor heading to the ancestral hall to enthrone set off from the east gate of the palace city. Guarding the rear were a thousand inner palace troops, and leading the way were multiple imperial city imperial guards.

Zhao Cuo was wearing a mighty and heavy bright silver armor. He was riding a majestic snow-trained horse and walked at the forefront of the emperor's cavalry.

The clear sky above his head could not break through the dark clouds in his heart.

"Hou Shangshu."

Zhao Cuo asked the Minister of Rites who was following him on horseback.

"This time the new king ascends to the throne, the ceremony will be held as usual. Please ask Shangshu and Wan Sheng to explain the process of ascending to the throne."

He asked cautiously. He had been familiar with the process of the enthronement ceremony more than once, but when the matter came, he still wanted to be more cautious.

"yes."

The Minister of Rites bowed his hands to Zhao Cuo with some respect.

The six ministers are high-ranking officials of the second rank, and their rank is higher than the current Zhao Cuo. Both the deputy head of the execution department and the commander of the eight gates are from the third rank.

However, rank can never represent the true power. The commander of the Imperial City Division usually only has the power to manage the imperial army but cannot command it. However, in an emergency, he will become a key presence after gaining military power.

"After the new king arrives at the ancestral hall, he will first dress and dress in the Zhengyi Palace. After all the officials are in place, he will offer sacrifices to heaven on the Chengqian Altar..."

The Minister of Rites carefully explained the process of the ceremony to Zhao Cuo.

The ancestral hall dedicated to the ancestors of Dayu is on the right side of the palace.

There were no accidents during this quarter of an hour's journey.

"General Lu, you have to personally take on the responsibility of protecting the ancestral hall. I give you the right to kill first and report later, but if anything happens, you must send someone to notify me as soon as possible."

The new emperor drove towards the Zhengyi Palace surrounded by hundreds of officials and guarded by soldiers.

Zhao Cuo called his adjutant Lu Jianming to explain the defense matters.

After he arranged everything, he also entered the palace.

"Please ask my aunt to take me to see the princess."

Young Master Zhao said to an accompanying palace maid.

The Empress Dowager's will is that the ceremony of enthroning the queen will also be held today.

In fact, according to the ancestral system of Dayu, the appointment of the queen or the prince must be staggered with the date of enthronement.

"Commander Zhao, please come here."

Those who came out of the palace certainly knew who's words counted at this time.

Zhao Cuo followed the palace maid down the corridor calmly.

A main hall with an open door came into view.

"I've met the Marquis."

When he walked into the palace, the maids and eunuchs guarding the door bowed respectfully and did not dare to breathe.

"Are your Majesty and the Princess inside?"

Zhao Cuo spoke gently.

"Sir, the emperor is sitting in meditation in the main room, while the empress is dressing up in the side hall."

A middle-aged eunuch in charge said with a smile on his face.

"Take me to the side hall."

Commander Zhao said with a kind smile.

"Master Zhao, please come here. If you have anything to do, just give me an order. I'll be waiting outside the hall..."

Prince Ning, who is about to ascend the throne, is sitting quietly in the palace. There is a door in the right corner of the main room where he is, and behind the door is a side hall.

The wife he was marrying was among them, but he couldn't get even half a step closer.

Suddenly a flattering voice made him frown.

"Yeah..."

The palace door was pushed open unceremoniously.

The new king looked back with an indifferent expression.

His eyes suddenly stiffened.

"Zhao Cuo has met Your Majesty."

Young Master Zhao slowly handed over his hand.

Prince Ning, who was about to ascend the great treasure, immediately clenched his fists.

This thief could not have come here just to see him...

"You take everyone outside the palace and wait."

Zhao Cuo turned around and said.

"As commanded."

The eunuch in charge immediately called all the palace people to leave.

"I wonder why Mr. Zhao came here to see me?"

The new emperor said with a calm and thin face.

"I don't dare to use the honorific title of the emperor."

Zhao Cuo looked at the new emperor of Dayu calmly.

He had no interest in humiliating the puppet emperor at all.

Prince Ning is just an incompetent person who is not pitiable.

"Your Majesty, just wait here with peace of mind. After the enthronement ceremony is successfully completed, you will be the legitimate Emperor Wucheng of Yu."

Young Master Zhao said in a gentle tone.

The new emperor's reign name has been decided in the court meeting, Wucheng, which represents the will of the East Palace.

The world is destined to be in chaos. After this hot summer, the Great War will be ignited by the flames of war, and the Queen Mother will use force to reorder the world.

"Your Majesty...ha!"

His Highness Prince Ning, who had become Emperor Wucheng, laughed sadly.

He sat in the highest position in the world.

But even his own woman can't be saved.

"Your Majesty, have a good rest."

Zhao Cuo walked towards the side hall without saying another word.

Seeing this, Emperor Wu Cheng clenched his fists with grief and anger.

The place that was out of reach for him now allowed outsiders to come and go as they pleased.

"The princess."

Zhao Cuo pushed open the palace door and walked in.

The new emperor could only watch with red eyes as he closed the door with his backhand.

The person in the palace is his legitimate wife! The former Princess Ning is now Queen Chen of Dayu!

"Um?"

The beautiful woman in the side hall, wearing a magnificent and luxurious queen's crown, turned her head.

There was a hint of surprise on her upright yet vaguely charming face.

The young man who walked into the palace unannounced was smiling warmly at her.

"Why are you here, Mr. Zhao?"

The lady sitting in front of the dressing mirror spoke softly.

"Of course I'm here to see the princess. Although His Majesty is here, I have nothing to say to him."

Zhao Cuo looked at the graceful and luxurious woman with bright eyes.

Today's Princess Ning has completely displayed the style of the most beautiful woman. Her makeup is rich but not coquettish, and she is wearing a phoenix robe that is noble and majestic.

Her charming and beautiful eyes had always been filled with a hint of desolation, but at this time, her worry was even more obvious, making Mr. Zhao couldn't help but step forward and hold her beautiful hand.

"grown ups……"

Princess Ning said softly without any resistance.

"I am no longer a princess. You can call me by my name. You can also call me queen."

She allowed Zhao Cuo to squeeze her hand.

"Yourong?"
To be continued...