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Three months later.

"Long live the emperor! Long live the queen!"

In the spring of the following year, after more than half a year, the palace was finally renovated. Wei Chengyi ascended the throne as emperor, changed the country's name to Xin, and appointed his wife Shen Xiangwan as empress. The couple sat high in the Golden Palace to accept congratulations from civil and military officials. The three shouts of "Long live the emperor" echoed in unison throughout the Fengtian Hall.

"Everyone, I love you!"

In the Golden Palace, the couple looked at each other, and Wei Chengyi waved his hand majestically.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After expressing their thanks in unison once again, the civil and military officials stood up one after another. The few people standing in the front were Yan Lang and his son, Chu Liang, Xie Yanzhi, General Peng and others. Today was the day when the new emperor ascended the throne, and as the leaders of the civil and military officials, they naturally had to be present.

"In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I, following the will of Heaven and Earth, ascend the throne today. I hereby posthumously confer the title of Emperor Zhenyuan on my grandfather Wei Zhenshan, the title of Empress Rende on my grandmother Yueshi, the title of Emperor Shouyuan on my father Wei Jinglan, the title of Empress Dowager on my mother Zhao, the title of Prince Yuan on my brother Wei Chengming, and his eldest son Wei Yun'anjin will inherit the title. I confer the title of Prince Lu on my younger brother Wei Chenghe, the title of Princess Changping on my younger sister Wei Ling'er, and the title of Princess Pingyang on my adopted sister Yue Ruyan. The Empress and I have a deep love and have a son and a daughter. I confer the title of Crown Prince on my eldest son Wei Yanqing, and Princess Yong'an on my eldest daughter Wei Yanyu. I decree this!"

Wei Chengyi did not speak. The eunuch picked up an imperial edict and recited it aloud. Wei Chengyi rewarded everyone in the family, including his godsister Yue Ruyan. People from the separated family were also rewarded, but it was not announced here. The Wei family was already a royal family, and the clansmen who had shared the joys and sorrows with them deserved this honor.

"Thank you, my dear brother!"

The children were still young and were not brought to the hall. Zhao Yuping also declined to show up. Only Wei Chenghe, Wei Linger and Yue Ruyan, dressed in prince's and princess's costumes, expressed their gratitude on behalf of everyone.

"My Holy Emperor!"

All the civil and military officials bowed in unison. These were all the emperor's family affairs, and every enthronement was reasonable. No one would stand up and find fault at this time and spoil the mood of the emperor and his wife.

"continue."

Wei Chengyi's low voice sounded calmly, and the eunuch in charge of reading the imperial edict picked up another imperial edict and unfolded it: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The Wei family has been guarding the Eastern Border for many years, blessing the area and protecting the people. However, the former emperor was incompetent and cruel, and killed loyal people, causing the tragic deaths of my grandfather, father and brother. I was also unable to escape the clutches of the devil. The Eastern Border was left unguarded and in danger. Fortunately, General Chu Liang rose from obscurity to guard the Eastern Border and assisted me in pacifying the world. He has made great contributions, so I grant Chu Liang the title of Duke of Zhenguo. In addition, the Duke of Zhenguo and my senior sister Liang Yuting met in obscurity, supported each other, and were in harmony with each other. I hereby grant them marriage. This is decreed!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Chu Liang took a step forward and knelt down to express his gratitude. The former farm boy had suddenly become a top noble, which was truly the envy of others.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: In the past, I was assassinated by the former deposed emperor and was poisoned. Fortunately, my master Ji Shaohan, my master's wife Yun Mengyi, and my senior sister Liang Yuting rescued me in time and I was able to barely save my life. Later, I was wronged by the deposed emperor and exiled to Chenzhou. I was assassinated many times and it was my master, my master's wife, and my senior sister who saved me. They saved my life many times. Today, I confer the title of First-rank Wu'an Duke to my master Ji Shaohan, the title of First-rank Imperial Edict to my master's wife Yun Mengyi, and the title of Princess Xiaoyao to my senior sister Liang Yuting. I decree this!"

The eunuch who read out the imperial edict brought another imperial edict, this time it was to confer titles on Ji Shaohan and other two. They were originally from the underworld and did not want to stay in the imperial city, but Shen Xiangwan and Zhao Yuping persuaded them again and again, and brought up the little Tuanzi, saying that he needed a relatively stable environment to grow up. After discussion, Ji Shaohan and his wife decided to stay. As for Liang Yuting, she would follow Chu Liang wherever he went. The problem in the East Border had been solved. Currently, only 100,000 East Border troops were left to guard the border. She and Chu Liang would both stay in the imperial city.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Yun Mengyi did not attend the court, and Ji Shaohan was too lazy to come. The one who came out to thank him was Liang Yuting. She was originally a person from the Jianghu, with a free and easy temperament. She didn't care about the title or not. But, who made her and Chu Liang fall in love? However, she didn't plan to stay in the imperial city for a long time. When she had nothing to do, she would probably take Chu Liang out to travel together.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I raised my army in Chenzhou and fought all the way to the Imperial City, all thanks to the bravery of all the generals who fought bravely and fearlessly. I confer upon the Wei Family Army's military advisor Yan Lang the title of Marquis of Pingxi, and upon the Wei Family Army's commander Qing Ying the title of Marquis of Guanjun, granting him a marriage with Princess Pingyang. I confer upon the commander of the Imperial City Army Yuan Shu the title of Marquis of Weiyuan, and upon the commander of the Imperial Guards Yuan Xiu the title of Marquis of Wenxuan. I confer upon General Peng Yuxian the title of Marquis of Anlu, and upon General Chen Qinggong the title of Marquis of Yongyi. I confer upon... I decree this!"

The list of military generals to be conferred titles was very long, and it took the eunuch a whole stick of incense to finish reading it. Regardless of whether they were from the Wei Army or the East Border Army, all the military generals who had made great contributions were granted titles.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

The generals whose names were called came out one after another. It was a foregone conclusion that they would be granted titles of nobility, and no one was surprised.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Military generals attack cities, while civil officials pacify the people. When I and a group of generals were conquering cities in the front, we were fortunate to have Yan Junling, Xie Yanzhi and other beloved ministers gather food and grass and pacify the people. I bestow the title of Yan Junling as Marquis of Ning'an, and Xie Yanzhi as Marquis of Ping'an, and I decree..." The list of civil officials to be enthroned was no shorter than that of the military generals. The Yan family had two marquises, and they became one of the top upstarts in the imperial city.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Under the leadership of Yan Junling, all the civil officials who were appointed came out one by one. Today was the day when the new emperor ascended the throne, and naturally it was also the day when they would achieve success and fame.

Next, the eunuch read out several imperial edicts in succession, all of which were various rewards and reforms. The new dynasty still continued the six-department system, with left and right prime ministers above the six ministries. In addition, they also added a Ministry of Commerce, which was temporarily affiliated with the Ministry of Revenue, and a Gewuyuan, which was specifically responsible for researching new things and was affiliated with the Ministry of Works.

"In addition to the support of all of you, my beloved ministers, the biggest help for me to ascend the throne today is the Empress."

After all the imperial edicts were read, Wei Chengyi took Shen Xiangwan's hand and looked at her deeply with his deep eyes: "Back then, the Wei family was wronged by the former emperor and the whole family was exiled to Chenzhou. I was poisoned and unconscious. It was the newly married queen who stepped forward to protect my mother, my brothers and sisters, and my young nephew. On the way to exile, the queen tried every means to get us food and took care of us meticulously. My mother was hunted by the deposed emperor's men and her life was hanging by a thread. Fortunately, the queen rescued her and saved her life. The poison in my body was also removed by the queen herself."

At this point, Wei Chengyi paused to take a breath, and glanced at the civil and military officials below: "The high-yield grains that feed the people of the world, potatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes, were all found and contributed by the Queen. There are also curved plows and hoe carts that are convenient for the people to farm, methods for quickly raising domestic pigs, and the refining of snowflake salt, the firing of glass and cement, and all other policies that benefit the country and the people, all of which were contributed by the Queen. I was able to start an uprising in Chenzhou and fight all the way to the imperial city. Half of the credit belongs to the Queen. Therefore, I have decided that the Queen and I will rule the world together in the future."

"···"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Fengtian Hall fell silent. Most people were stunned by Wei Chengyi's courage. The previous dynasty had a law that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, but now the new emperor not only allowed the harem to interfere in politics, but also wanted the two saints to rule the world together. Isn't this too shocking?

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Chu Liang didn't care whether it was in accordance with the rules for the two emperors to rule the country. His sister was as capable as anyone present. Why couldn't she rule the world with Wei Chengyi? Besides, this was a manifestation of the brother-in-law's love for his sister. As an elder brother, how could he not support her?
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Qingying and the others who were a little slower also bowed and stood up. No one knew better than them how much Wei Chengyi loved Shen Xiangwan, and how powerful Shen Xiangwan's abilities were!

Yan Lang and his son couldn't help but laugh, then stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is holy."

At least half of the important civil and military officials stood up, and all of them were heroes in the founding of the country. Others looked at each other and had to bow their heads in agreement. Thus, it was decided that Shen Xiangwan, as the empress, would attend court with the emperor and govern the world together.

"in addition."

But Wei Chengyi hadn't finished speaking yet. He took Shen Xiangwan's hand again and said affectionately, "I have decided that from now on, I will only favor the queen and never choose anyone else. This is my decree!"

"···"

His words once again shocked the court and the public. Any man with some ability or money would have three wives and four concubines, let alone an emperor? From ancient times to the present, there have been many wise and powerful emperors, but no one has ever abandoned the six harems and favored only the empress. Is their new emperor going to set a precedent again?

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Chu Liang stood up again and agreed. If there was anyone who wanted the emperor to favor the queen alone, it would be him. Before this, he had also worried that Wei Chengyi would select beautiful girls to fill the harem in the future. He didn't expect that he would take the initiative to make a promise.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Under the leadership of Qingying and others, all the civil and military officials had to bow and agree. Their new emperor was a ruthless man who fought his way back from the border with his own ability. How could others easily change what he decided? If they didn't want to cause trouble for the new emperor, they had better be obedient. Otherwise, they absolutely believed that the emperor and his wife would not mind spilling some blood on such a great day to add to the joy!
In the Golden Palace, Wei Chengyi and Shen Xiangwan looked at each other deeply. Their happiness had just begun. Next, they would work together to make this new dynasty peaceful and prosperous!
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