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Xingji City.

It's a good day.

It is not only the Double Ninth Festival but also the day when the new emperor ascends the throne.

However, early in the morning, a cool breeze blew in Xingji City, followed by a light drizzle.

Everyone in the Imperial Observatory looked at the gloomy sky and was sweating profusely.

The Minister of Rites Fan Wen happily stepped forward.

He looked up at the drizzling rain.

"Gentle breeze and drizzle, what a favorable weather. Your Majesty is indeed the chosen one of heaven. Although the auspicious time has not yet arrived, the heavens have begun to show auspicious signs."

"Yes, yes." The director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau almost wanted to rush over and hug Fan Wen's thighs when he heard it. "Minister Fan is right. Now the weather is good and the harvest is good. It is absolutely good and the harvest is good."

The hourglass falls little by little, and the auspicious time approaches step by step.

Not long after, the drizzle stopped and the sky and the earth were filled with light.

The sun is coming out.

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Looking at the brilliant sky, the entire Imperial Observatory looked at each other and let out a long sigh of relief.

They all straightened their backs and hurriedly began the coronation ceremony step by step.

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In the east of the city, Miaoyinfang.

Luogeng Hutong.

With a creak, a small door opened.

Sun Ergou happily took out a string of red firecrackers from the inner room.

The firecrackers are not long, and I estimate there are only a few hundred bangs.

But they bought it with the copper coins they saved for a long time.

For the purpose of setting it off today.

"Grandma, where should we hang the firecrackers?"

Aunt Sun, who looked refreshed, pointed to the door and said, "Hang it at the door. Remember to keep it away from the firewood."

"Okay." Sun Ergou responded and hung up the firecrackers with a smile on his face.

After leaving the house, he looked around.

Yo.

Not only the Sun family, but almost all the neighbors in the entire alley hung up red velvet decorations and set off firecrackers to celebrate.

Everywhere is red, which makes people feel festive.

"It seems that everyone thinks the same way." Sun Ergou scratched his head happily.

"Of course." Aunt Sun puffed out her chest proudly, "Today is the day when His Royal Highness Prince Ning ascends the throne."

In fact, for ordinary people like them, the royal family has always been high and mighty, and it doesn’t matter who sits on the throne.

For example, Emperor Changxing.

When he suddenly emerged from a group of princes and eventually sat on the throne, it was the first time that most of the people in Xingji City knew of such a person.

But there are also benefits to the new emperor ascending the throne. The most direct one is that he will be able to bring great honor to the country and reduce taxes. The court may even distribute candies and desserts to the people to enjoy themselves.

In addition, there is the most important point.

That is, they no longer have to live their lives in gloom and dejection because of the death of the previous emperor.

From ordinary people's births, marriages and funerals to all walks of life, everything can return to normal.

This is what makes the people most happy.

"Not only that, His Royal Highness Prince Ning is different from others."

When she said this, a bright light suddenly flashed in Aunt Sun's cloudy old eyes.

The name of Prince Ning first appeared in her ears a few years ago.

At that time, Yunzhong County was infected with the epidemic, and the whole empire was in panic.

Later everyone found out, and Ren Ning, who knew everything, stood up and the situation began to improve.

Even today, there is still a statue of him in Yunzhong County, and local people burn incense and offer sacrifices to him day and night.

Later on, Nan Feng still had evil intentions.

It was Prince Ning who led his troops to fight all the way and finally destroyed the arrogant and impoverished barbarians in the south.

In particular, Ren Ning's heroic appearance when he escorted the prisoners back to the capital almost made him a god of war.

Although the border is far away and wars are mostly out of reach for Xingji City, the people, including Aunt Sun, feel more at ease with such a person in the empire.

Later on, Ren Ning transformed himself into a member of the royal family.

This kind of royal secret can be said to be the people's favorite gossip.

Although there are many different opinions, some good and some bad.

But invisibly, it also brought Ren Ning closer to the people, and they even regarded him as one of their own.

Even now, when people hear that he is going to ascend the throne, the people in the city all cheer.

"And more," a young wife came over, "I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Ning once angrily rebuked the court officials who advised him to expand his harem, and he was wholeheartedly good to his two wives." "Really?" The idle wives, both young and old, pricked up their ears.

"Of course it's true. The news has spread among all the wealthy families in Xingji City."

Wow.

A group of women's eyes lit up.

Although having three wives and four concubines is very normal in this era.

But no matter which dynasty, loyal love is always respected.

Now that they heard that the new master was such a man, they liked him even more.

hum.

There was even a young wife who snorted coldly, straightened her back, and rubbed her hands and fists with murderous intent.

These days, the desperate man in her family has been wanting to take a beautiful concubine all the time.

Now that His Majesty has set an example, let's see if he dares to have any ideas...

Ren Ning had no idea what was going on outside.

The family moved into the renovated palace yesterday.

Now they are sitting in Li Hezhu's Pearl Hall eating breakfast together.

"Your Majesty..."

Li Hezhu had just opened her mouth when Huo Qing, formerly known as Concubine Qing, interrupted her with a smile.

"From now on, I should call you Your Majesty."

"Mother is right." Li Hezhu nodded in agreement.

She smiled and looked at her protruding belly.

"The coronation ceremony will take place shortly. I will..."

Ren Ning knew what she wanted to say and waved his hand with a smile.

"The coronation ceremony is always complicated, lengthy and boring. You are in a heavy body, so take care of yourself first. You can go if you want to, and don't go if you don't want to."

"This..." Li Hezhu hesitated.

Ying Pan beside her smiled.

"Your Majesty, today is a big event for our family. I'd better go there, even if it's just to show my face for a while so that the ladies can recognize me."

"Of course, if you feel unwell during the journey, you can go back to the palace and rest first."

This was exactly what Li Hezhu meant, so she smiled and nodded in agreement.

Little Ren Zhan's speech was still a little unclear as he was making trouble everywhere.

He staggered into Yingpan's arms.

"Mother, mother, nanny, where is nanny?"

Ren Zhan was talking about Madam Zhang.

As far as he can remember, Mrs. Zhang would come over almost every day to play with him and feed him, and they had a very good relationship.

Ying Pan giggled and teased her son, "Mammy, she's a little busy now. She'll come over to play with Zhan'er when she's done."

"How about this." Ren Ning beside him tapped the table lightly, "Send a pass to Madam Zhang later. She can enter and leave the palace freely until Zhan'er is ten years old."

The three women looked at each other.

This is an extremely rare grace.

After all, even the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards who guard the palace may not be able to enter and leave the palace at will.

After coming to her senses, Yingpan quickly pinched her son's little face.

"Zhan'er, thank your father quickly. From now on, you can see Nanny every day."

Ren Zhan didn't know what had happened, but he was very happy to hear that he could meet Madam Zhang. He quickly stood up and saluted properly.

"My son, I would like to thank my father."

"Zhan'er is so well behaved." Ren Ning was very satisfied and hugged his son affectionately.

He glanced at the three women in front of him.

"We are all family, there is no need to be so formal. It's ok in front of the court officials, but in private we can continue to live the same way as before."

"Okay." The three of them agreed quickly.

After a while, there was a gentle knock on the palace door.

Xiao Lizi's voice came in.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty? The auspicious time is approaching. It is time for you and the ladies to change your clothes and go to the Hall of Prayer."

Ren Ning glanced at the hourglass, shook his head and smiled, "Why rush? It's still early. Let's talk about it after we finish breakfast."

Little Leo had to retreat first.

Despite this, several people in the hall quickened their actions.

Not long after, under the command of Little Li, Ren Ning and others, who had changed into their formal attire, began to head towards the Heavenly Prayer Hall. (End of this chapter)