The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1059 - 240

Chapter 1059: 240

Emperor Chu Wen had passed away, a national mourning, a great loss for the entire nation.

Xiao Guangzhao, in sackcloth and filial attire, knelt at the forefront with everything firmly grasped, composed and unruffled.

Xiao Guangjing glanced at him, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes, as he knelt behind with a heart as cold as ice. The Empress Dowager wanted him to acknowledge, yet after years of plotting, it was Xiao Guangzhao who ascended to the throne. How could he possibly concede? And yet, Mo Heng and Pei Qin...

Pei Qin had verified the imperial edict, and she involved herself no further, leaving matters to those ministers who should perform during the new emperor’s ascension, naturally giving them the opportunity.

With Mo Heng overseeing military affairs, everything was firmly under control.

Soon, news spread far and wide, and the whole nation lamented in unison, fulfilling filial duties for Emperor Chu Wen.

The Ministry of Rites quickly prepared all necessary affairs. Emperor Chu Wen’s mausoleum had long been completed, only requiring the burial objects to be arranged.

In a simple and frugal coronation ceremony, Xiao Guangzhao was crowned Emperor, taking the regal name Yongle.

Upon accession, the new emperor first rewarded those chancellors who had supported and followed him, for they were men of merit.

As the second-rank General Protectorate, Pei Qin, advancing further would mean direct promotion to the first rank, Tiance General.

This title was specially designated by Xiao Guangzhao for Pei Qin.

The court officials also knew well the significant role Pei Qin played in Xiao Guangzhao’s ascension to the throne. Already hailed by soldiers and commoners as a legendary deity general, the title of Tiance General, as if a deity general had descended from the heavens, was fitting and well-deserved!

The title of Tiance General was specially conferred by Emperor Tang Taizong to his most accomplished son, Li Shimin. With countless merits, Emperor Tang Taizong had exhausted all titles for him, as no other official position could manifest such honored glory, a title even higher than that of a prince. It came with the authority to mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers. Pei Qin silently moved her lips, her eyes downcast as she accepted the decree.

Mo Heng was appointed as the second-rank General Zhaoyong, wielding the military power over a hundred thousand soldiers.

Other civil and military officials also received titles, causing great upheaval in the imperial bureaucracy, and personnel urgently needed to be replenished.

After the coronation, Xiao Guangzhao immediately issued an edict to conduct the autumnal examinations as usual.

Upon hearing of Pei Qin’s appointment, Shen Songming inhaled deeply, his gaze turning to Ji Bingchu, "Prince Yong’an lost the throne by a hair’s breadth, and now with Pei Qin and Mo Heng commanding formidable forces and holding firearms, you can deliver us father and sons to Prince Yong’an as hostages!"

Ji Bingchu gave a wry smile, "Song Ming! I only lent a helping hand out of busyness, but I’ve said before that I wouldn’t involve myself in the struggle for the throne. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have accompanied you south to protect you, Jiujiu, and Xixi! Can’t you trust me a bit more?"

Shen Songming snorted coldly.

"Now that Capital Jingcheng has settled, Mo Heng might lead the troops to reclaim Liaodong. Should we take Jiujiu and Xixi and head back?" Ji Bingchu reached out to grab him.

Shen Songming shook off his hand and turned to leave.

Ji Bingchu, already determined, found him irritating and came up from behind to hug him, "Song Ming! Song Ming! Can’t you see my feelings for you?"

"Let go of me!" Shen Songming bit his teeth in anger, this beast, other than bed, he’s good for nothing!

Ji Bingchu lightly bit his ear, hands creeping up, "I won’t let go!"

Shen Songming grunted softly, "You beast..."

"Godfather! Godfather!" Jiujiu ran in from outside.

Ji Bingchu’s face turned green, and he quickly released Shen Songming, taking a breath before turning around, "Jiujiu! What is it?"

Jiujiu had already seen them more than once. Her godfather was clearly Shen Songming, but Uncle Ji also insisted that she and her sister call him godfather. Jiujiu stroked her chin, pondering the relationship between the two many times, as Cao Li and Huang Qiu and the wet nurses forbade her from inquiring further.

"What’s wrong? Jiujiu!" Shen Songming also softened and turned around.

"They’re saying my mother has been conferred the title of Tiance General, and my father has been made General Zhaoyong. Let’s hurry back to find them!" Jiujiu, already sensible, missed her parents even more than her sister.

Trailing behind, Xixi also ran in with short steps, "Godfather!"

Ji Bingchu smiled and picked her up, looking towards Shen Songming.

Shen Songming frowned, "Back to the capital!"

Thus, the group packed up and rushed back to Jingcheng.

Tiance General Mansion neighbored both the former residence of Prince Zhao and the Mansion of General Zhaoyong.

The Residence of Grand General Daxing finally took down its plaque and moved the entire household to the capital.

Pei Yuan’s family and Pei Wendong, along with Xie Yi, all followed Zhang Gengshan to the Mansion of General Zhaoyong.

Meanwhile, Jun Suxue’s family followed some old generals into Tiance General Mansion.

As Pei Qin rode up to the entrance.

Jun Suxue was having furniture moved at the doorway. Seeing her return, her eyes lit up fiercely, and she dashed over to embrace her, "General!"

Behind her, a gaze brimming with murderous intent stared intently.

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