The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1058 - 240: Tiance General_2

Chapter 1058: Chapter 240: Tiance General_2

He glanced at Shen Bi and the others, Jiang Gan’s aged face gleaming with a sharp light, "The Succession Decree has already passed to Prince Yongle. Now that the rebels have been dealt with, let us prepare for the New Emperor’s coronation."

Shen Bi had always been a neutral party, unaffiliated with any sides. Whomever ascended to the throne, his duty was merely to serve as the Elder Statesman and assist the Emperor in governance. Seeing someone kneel immediately, he naturally knelt down too, to pay homage to the New Emperor.

The Cabinet had already recognized the New Emperor. Although there were doubters among the rest of the chancellors, they too had no choice but to kneel and pay their respects, "Long live the Emperor! May the Emperor live for ten thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand years!"

Xiao Guangzhao’s eyes twinkled with amusement, his demeanor utterly dominant. After all the chancellors and the gathered military shouted their long lives and paid their respects, he raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Rise, my loyal subjects!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone stood up.

Xiao Guangzhao glanced at Emperor Chu Wen’s sleeping quarters, lamenting, "The late Emperor has not yet grown cold, the external threats of the Rong Clan are not yet eliminated, Liaodong has not yet been recovered, the people have yet to live in safety and prosperity, I... Let the coronation be simple."

Naturally, the chancellors praised him uniformly. Not just for these issues—though the national treasury was severely depleted and the coronation of the Emperor would naturally require substantial funds and could not be skimped on. Yet, the issues were real, and his display of filial piety by not having a grand coronation found agreement among all the chancellors.

Xiao Guangzhao immediately took office and discussed the arrangements for Emperor Chu Wen’s grand funeral and the handling of Xiao Guangbi’s coup with Jiang Gan, Shen Bi, and several other chancellors.

Pei Qin didn’t involve herself in any of these matters. Following Mo Heng as he dealt with the rebel army, she stayed by his side.

Thus, everyone saw General Protectorate, General Pei, following behind Mo Heng, a Military Justice General, like a little wife, which was quite bizarre and puzzling. Even if General Mo had taught General Pei swordsmanship, it wasn’t a clear master-disciple relationship. How had General Pei come to follow General Mo everywhere, appearing so obedient?

A heavy rain suddenly poured down, rapidly washing away the fresh blood on the ground and walls of the Palace.

The noises of the Imperial City gradually quieted down by midnight.

Mo Heng organized everything and then, turning a corner, pulled Pei Qin into a room, holding her tightly in his arms.

Pei Qin took a deep breath and held him just as tightly, listening to the steady, powerful beating in his chest, his familiar faint cold fragrance in his breath. Though mixed with the smell of blood, she still felt this man was fragrant! He was hers!

The two held each other in silence.

Realizing he was holding her too tightly, Mo Heng loosened his arms and planted a light kiss near her ear, "Missed me?"

"Yes!" Having missed him was a fact, and Pei Qin had admitted it when she decided to marry him.

Hearing her say she missed him wasn’t easy, and Mo Heng captured her lips in a deep kiss.

Pei Qin tightened her grip around his neck.

After a long while, Mo Heng suddenly let her go, "Tell me!"

Pei Qin opened her eyes to look at him. Those deep, luminous eyes blazed with passionate flames as if they could melt her, filled with desire. She smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck, "Mo Heng, I love you!" She loved this man, always had! This man who treasured her above all else, who spared no expense to rescue her!

Craving her wholehearted love for years, Mo Heng now kissed her fiercely.

Seeing him almost frenzied, Pei Qin found herself unable to resist.

Mo Heng’s body was tense, his arms tightening again and again. He wanted her so much!

Breathing heavily, Mo Heng let go of her, "Qinqin! I’ve missed you!"

"We’re having an affair." Pei Qin gazed at him with exhausted eyes.

Seeing her entirely limp and leaning into his embrace, her big eyes brimming with tears yet void of any threat—instead, they bore a soul-snatching allure—he pressed his forehead against hers, kissed her again, and could not bear to let go, quietly holding her, enjoying their intimacy. He paid no heed to the strife outside.

Pei Qin also needed his consolation, leaning into his embrace, cuddling against him.

People outside had searched but hadn’t found the General Protectorate and General Mo; they were all puzzled. At such a time, why were two crucial supportive generals nowhere to be seen?

Xiao Guangzhao was very busy, but he wasn’t worried at all about Pei Qin and Mo Heng not being seen. Now that the situation was settled, the two were a couple. No matter how capable Pei Qin was, she remained a woman and needed a man. Naturally, the couple had affections to express to each other.

The summer storm came quickly and left quickly.

At the break of dawn, a red sun slowly rose.

Bells sounded throughout the Imperial City.

The previous night’s skirmish was now known to almost all the citizens. Seeing the daylight and hearing the national mourning bells, they knew that the person due to be coronated had seized the power and that peace was restored. They all opened their doors and came out.