Chapter 387 The New King Ascends the Throne
Three days later, on a dimly lit night, King Yan Zhao Changying walked into the palace underground alone, wearing single clothes and carrying a jug of wine, as he had said before. in the secret room.
He didn't say goodbye to anyone.
I just left a note on the desk, claiming that I had a new understanding of the great road of heaven and earth, and needed a period of retreat to practice in order to find my own way to ascension.
The throne of Dayan was handed over to his daughter Zhao Yan.
This news undoubtedly shocked both the government and the public.
Some people are optimistically looking forward to it. If Zhao Changying can take this opportunity to improve his cultivation, then after he comes out of seclusion, will he lead Dayan's soldiers into Luojing, Kill Emperor Tianxing and defeat Da Qi.
Some people are worried about this, suspecting that Zhao Yan, who is only in her early twenties and only has the fifth level of cultivation, is not capable of shouldering the burden of the king and handling domestic and foreign affairs well.
What if Zhao Changying really survives the catastrophe and ascends to the immortal world, or if something goes wrong during his cultivation, his soul will be scattered and his body will die.
By then, can Dayan really be able to withstand Daqi's all-out attack without a top powerhouse?
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At this moment, Zhao Yan was standing in the corridor outside the secret room door, looking at the tight door, her eyes were in a daze, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
The orange candlelight illuminated half of her cheeks, giving her pupils a hazy halo, while the other half of her face was hidden in shadow.
Gu Xu walked to her side and whispered: "The people outside are already waiting for you."
Zhao Yan still stood still, motionless.
After a long while, she finally turned around and grabbed Gu Xu's arm out of habit.
"Gu Daoyou, I feel that I am still a little unprepared," she lowered her head and murmured, "When he is still by my side, I will always feel that I am very powerful. There is no one in heaven or on earth." Things can be difficult for me. "But now that he has left me, I realize that I am actually very weak. I don't know what to do right or wrong, like a lamb falling in." Into the wolf pack. "
Gu Xu sighed lightly and said: "Fate is like this, it never leaves time for people to prepare. Many people in this world are forced into a certain position, and gradually learn to play new roles.
“Perhaps, on the day when your father becomes Duke of Yan, he will feel as uneasy as you.”
Zhao Yan turned her head to look at him and smiled softly: "You are quite good at comforting people."
"Your Majesty the Queen, you will be my backer from now on," Gu Xu said in a serious manner, "If you don't cheer up, then who else in the world can protect me?"
Zhao Yan nodded seriously: "That's right."
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The emperor of the Daqi Dynasty held a coronation ceremony, and the process was extremely complicated. It required fasting and bathing, worshiping God and ancestors, holding a sword receiving ceremony, congratulations from officials, and announcing to the world.
However, as a newly established Caotai team, the Yan court was far from being so particular.
Early in the morning, Zhao Yan was already sitting on the chair belonging to Zhao Changying, performing the duties of a king.
The subordinates under the steps were chattering and quarreling non-stop, like a bandit's village.
In the end, after the high priest Chong Li repeatedly requested it, everyone decided to follow the example of the kings of Yan thousands of years ago and choose an auspicious day to go to the Fire Temple to hold a sacrificial ceremony and announce to the world that he had ascended the throne. thing.
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"Sir, I have a request."
That afternoon, Chong Li suddenly came to Gu Xu and said to him respectfully.
"Go ahead," Gu Xu said, "but if your request is still the same as last time, and you want the king to agree to marry her cousin, then I cannot agree."
"Of course not this," Chong Li said quickly, "I just hope that you can replace me and crown the new king of Dayan at the upcoming sacrificial ceremony."
He said as he spoke , while taking out a gorgeous crown from the wide sleeves, holding it in both hands and handing it to Gu Xu.
It is made of pure gold and is engraved with nine phoenixes and fourteen flower trees. There are also some complicated runes hidden in it, making it glow golden red, like a flame burning on it.
“This is the crown used by the monarch of Dayan hundreds of years ago,” Chongli paused for a moment and then introduced, “The great God of Fire is the patron saint of Dayan. The kingship of Yan is also granted by the God of Fire.
“Therefore, when every king ascends the throne, the high priest will wear the crown for them as the representative of the God of Fire.
“However, after the last King of Yan surrendered to Da Qi, this crown has been stored in the Fire Temple and has never been used again.
"Now, it's time for it to see the light of day again."
Speaking of this, Chongli's eyes flashed with fanatical flames, as if the once glorious Dayan had reappeared in the world.
"Aren't you the high priest? Why do you need me to do this?" Gu Xu asked.
"Now that you have walked on earth, how can it be my turn to crown the new king?" Chong Li lowered his head and said humbly.
Gu Xu nodded and took the crown, thinking that such a luxurious and gorgeous thing would only have Zhao Yan's appearance. After wearing it, it would not look exaggerated and tacky.
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Time flies.
On a cloudless morning, the sun had just dispersed the darkness of the night, and the residents of Jicheng rushed to the streets like a tide to watch the new king Dayan who had just ascended the throne.
On the road leading from the palace to the Fire Temple, there are already thousands of soldiers in helmets maintaining order.
Drums are beating loudly, and horns are equally famous.
Zhao Yan did not ride in a car or sedan, but wore a gold and red brocade robe and a crimson cloak. She rode on the back of the horse "Big Red", surrounded by black guards, and walked out from the middle of the crowd. pass through.
Looking from a distance, it seems that she is wearing a dress made of flames, burning in the early morning sun.
When she arrived at her destination, the temple bells rang, melodiously, throughout the city.
Accompanied by the sound of the bells, the temple tower glowed with red light, and the surrounding air became hotter, and the eyes of the believers became more respectful and pious.
Zhao Yan got off the horse outside the tower door, and then, under the guidance of the priest, walked straight towards the altar.
The firewood pile next to the altar burst into flames, seeming to nod to her.
She arranged her clothes, knelt down on her knees in front of the statue of the God of Fire, placed her left hand on her right hand, supported it on the ground, then slowly kowtowed to the ground, stayed for a long time, and performed the great ceremony of bowing her head.
I only heard the ministers, led by Chong Li, shout in unison: "The king has been ordered by God to live a long life!"
At this time, Gu Xu came out from behind the altar .
He held the gorgeous golden crown in his hand, reflecting the light of the fire and shining brightly.
He stopped in front of Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan raised her head and looked at him. The firelight illuminated her face, making her face more and more beautiful. Her pair of sparkling eyes seemed to be silently telling countless thoughts.
Gu Xu solemnly put the crown on her head.
The flames in the house instantly crawled to the ground obediently.
At this moment, the remaining youthfulness and tenderness in Zhao Yan seemed to have disappeared, replaced by the grace and majesty of a king.
Gu Xu smiled faintly at her, then turned and walked into the shadow of the temple.
Zhao Yan took a deep breath, stood up from the ground, and walked towards the ministers who greeted her outside the house amid the shouts of "Long live my king".
(End of this chapter)