Shengshichun

Chapter 397 The Crown Prince
Pei Zhan's voice echoed in the hall where all the officials stood in awe. He recounted the entire battle, how Yang Yi personally led the Zhou army's border guards and fought together with the Dongzi soldiers.

While he was narrating, Cheng Chili and Du Mingqian were also supplementing his story. All those who had not experienced the scene seemed to have witnessed the battle.

"…Your Highness has made military achievements in this Northwest War that are no less than those of the border garrisons. At the same time, because Your Highness contacted the East Zi country in a timely manner, we were able to unite and encircle the East Zi rebels at the fastest speed. I think that when it comes to rewards for this battle, Your Highness should also be counted as a part of it!"

Pei Zhan's voice resounded in the hall. As his words fell, the Cheng family, the Du family, and the Liang family all echoed:

"I beg the Emperor to reward His Highness according to his merits!"

After their impassioned request, the already silent hall became even quieter. Almost everyone was looking at Yang Yi again, the eldest prince of the emperor who had disappeared for more than 20 years and suddenly appeared before them with a majestic and powerful appearance.

The emperor looked at them one by one and said in a slow and deep voice, "What do you think of the proposal of General Pingxi and his men?"

This question woke everyone up. The elders standing in the front were the first to react. After exchanging glances, Master Gu stepped out first:
"This is God's blessing on our Great Zhou! The eldest son of the Emperor is wise and brave. It is a blessing for our dynasty to have such an heir! I request that Your Majesty immediately order the eldest son of the Emperor to recognize his ancestors and inherit the throne!"

"I second the proposal!"

After Grand Tutor Gu finished speaking, several generals - except for the He family who were still under house arrest for their crimes - all came forward and stood with Grand Tutor Gu.

Finally, the remaining ministers followed suit and shouted in secondment.

If after all the people who had seen Yang Yi recognized him, the rest of the people were still a little confused about the matter, it was completely meaningless now.

Firstly, it is impossible for the emperor to find an unrelated person to pretend to be the prince. Secondly, Tutor Gu and the generals in the court are both respected elders. It is impossible for them to lie with their eyes open.

After the emperor and his ministers have confirmed Yang Yi's identity, what else can the rest of the people not believe?

This is the eldest son of the Great Zhou!
Just when they had almost despaired of the change of imperial power, it was a huge surprise sent by God himself!

He has the most honorable status!
He participated in the anti-enemy war in the northwest, personally went into battle and won the respect of the soldiers guarding the border. He also made military achievements with his own abilities. He made those who met him deeply realize that even if he was not a prince and he did not have parents who were emperors and empresses, he could still become one of the strong men with his own abilities!
With such a crown prince, what else would not be desirable?!
"The eldest prince is brave and capable. I beg the emperor to appoint him as the heir as soon as possible!"

"I beg the Emperor to appoint a crown prince as soon as possible!..."

The roar of the whole court was deafening. The emperor and empress looked at all the officials who were kneeling on the ground, smiled at each other, and said in unison: "My dear ministers, please stand up!"

The emperor looked at Yi Yun, who was still confused in the crowd, and said, "Since you, my dear ministers, have no objection, I hereby declare that the new crown prince of the Great Zhou is the eldest son Yi!

"I have already drafted the imperial edict for conferring the title. Someone come and announce it!"

"According to the order!"

The eunuch who had been standing beside him holding the imperial edict stepped forward, unfolded it, and read it out:
"The eldest prince Yang Yi received the order!"

Yang Yi lifted his robe and knelt down. The only sound in the hall was the loud voice of the eunuch announcing the decree.

Fu Zhen looked at all this, took a long breath slowly, and met the eyes of Madam Ning who happened to be looking at her, and they both smiled at each other.

The imperial edict was read out quickly, and the coronation ceremony followed. Needless to say, the busy scene of the palace servants they saw along the way when they entered the palace showed that the coronation ceremony had been agreed upon last night.

All the rules were ready. They were just waiting for Yi Yun to jump out and do something like this during the celebration today, and then close the net.

Yi Yun had lost completely. He never expected that Yang Yi, who had disappeared for many years, would show up at this critical moment.

But how could Yi Yun be the only person like this in the whole court? It was just that Yi Yun ran to the front and became the one who stood out.

Although the remaining people were lucky enough not to be exposed, Yang Yi's strong appearance made them dare not jump out again.

The court will at least be stable from now on.

"Congratulations to His Majesty, Your Majesty! Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!..."

The hall was already filled with cheers. The heavy stone hanging in everyone's mind finally fell to the ground, and in the most perfect way!

"Go! My dear ministers, please follow me and the Queen to the Yongqing Palace for the banquet!"

The queen stood up from the dragon throne, helped the queen down the stairs, and walked towards the store door with Yang Yi!
The October sunshine shines golden on the glazed tiles on the roof of the palace, and the light is everywhere under the steps. This is a warm autumn, this is a golden autumn of harvest!
……

The palace banquet at noon lasted until the sun set. The emperor and his ministers drank and talked happily, recounting the past and discussing the present. The Yongqing Palace was extremely lively that day.

From today on, the Eastern Palace had a new master and became lively again. As the imperial edict was announced to the world, the news quickly spread throughout the capital and beyond.

As for the legend about the eldest prince, oh no, about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, various versions began to emerge, appearing in teahouses and taverns all over the country.

No matter which version it is, it is inseparable from the story of how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been wandering abroad for more than 20 years, but he still cares about the world and tries his best to maintain stability in the surrounding areas.

People were very curious about and respectful of this heroic and strong prince. After all, who wouldn't want a patriotic and people-loving prince to ascend the throne?
During the Spring Festival of that year, the people in the city spontaneously came to the Donghua Gate to kowtow and wish the emperor, empress and prince a happy new year.

At the same time, after the New Year, the incense in various temples inside and outside the capital was particularly prosperous, especially the Longquan Temple which the prince had visited, and it became a blessed place in the minds of the people.

The snow fell especially heavily this year. From the beginning of winter to the end of the year, there were two or three snowfalls intermittently. Every time a snowfall came, another one would come before it melted.

On the third day of the New Year, there was another heavy snowfall. The snowflakes covered the sky and the entire capital city was shrouded in flying catkins.

It snowed heavily for four days in a row.

On the day of the start of construction, new news came from the palace. After two months of preparation, the new Zhanshi Mansion was established.

During these two months, the emperor invited Tutor Gu to teach the prince personally. The prince was concerned that Tutor Gu was old and had difficulty walking in the snow, so he often visited Gu's house in person.

Fu Zhen sometimes went to Gu's house to play with Gu Yingying, and would run into him. Now he was wearing a dragon robe and a golden crown, looking very noble. But he was still as easygoing as before, and would ask her about her family and the recent situation of Madam Ning and Ning Jia.

But he was very busy, and Fu Zhen didn't have many opportunities to have long chats with him.