Chapter 2
Chapter 2
"Change for me."
Su Heng stood up and glanced at the two people's attire.
He may not know how to wear this ancient costume.
When the two heard this, they stood up quickly.
Wangchun was serving here, while Wenxia retreated.
Soon a group of maids walked in.
Kneel down, lower your head, and raise the thing in your hand high.
Su Heng glanced at the face wash, mouthwash, clothes, belt, shoes...
No wonder some people say that feudal society is evil. If you don’t know, you might think it is the treatment of an emperor.
With the help of the two, Su Heng finished quickly.
During the process of washing up, I also learned a lot from the two of them.
If this matter is really related to the Li Qian royal family, I am afraid that the Li Qian royal family will take further action next.
As for the death of Prince Zhennan in battle, to be honest, Su Heng didn't feel much.
After all, he had never experienced it personally, it was just a memory.
The soul of this body seemed to have completely dissipated, without leaving any obsession.
Maybe it would be better to die, so that I wouldn't have to face it.
But I will avenge you and do my duty as a "son".
It has to be said that the Prince of Zhennan has a good appearance. When dressed up, he looks like a god, like a banished immortal who is isolated from the world.
"Prince, someone from the royal family has arrived. I heard they're here to announce the imperial decree. They're already waiting in Yuheng Palace."
Wen Xia walked in and reported to Su Heng.
"Someone from the royal family?"
When Su Heng heard this, his pupils shrank.
The Prince of Zhennan had just died, and he had just been poisoned.
In just three days, the royal family took action.
If this matter had nothing to do with Li Qian's royal family, he would have taken his head off and kicked it like a ball.
As for posthumous awards?
After all, his father was the Prince of Zhennan, and his death was no small matter, especially when he "died for the country."
If a posthumous title is to be bestowed, the Ministry of Rites must draft it, which must then be screened and submitted to the Secretariat for approval. It will then be discussed and finalized at a court meeting, and only after it is finalized will the Secretariat issue an edict.
Including the journey, three days is not enough at all.
I'm afraid that the Li Qian royal family's move is aimed at the position of Prince Zhennan.
After all, his father died, and he, the crown prince, also died suddenly for no reason. The only one who could inherit the throne was his half-brother Su Yan.
"Go to Yuheng Palace."
Su Heng suppressed his anger. He wanted to see how Li Qian, the leader of the revival of the country, was going to plan for this position.
With 300,000 troops in the southern border, would the aristocratic families in the entire southern border agree?
Yuheng Hall.
The old eunuch who came to announce the decree had his eyes closed and was followed by two young eunuchs.
In front of the old eunuch, there was a person kneeling.
No need to guess, it must be his half-brother Su Yan.
Although he was born out of wedlock, he was undoubtedly the second son of the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion.
With the Prince of Zhennan's Palace around, it would be no problem for the other party to run rampant in this southern border.
If he knows what's good for him, what's wrong with letting him become a rich and noble young man?
It's a pity that he didn't know how to live or die, and dared to seek the skin of a tiger, and was willing to be used by the Li Qian royal family.
If you find out anything, don't blame me for cleaning up the mess for your father.
As soon as Su Heng stepped into the courtyard, he noticed the black-armored imperial guards standing on both sides, guarding the eunuch who announced the imperial decree.
A sneer flashed across Su Heng's face. You ignorant boy, this southern border is not so easy to control.
The entire southern border is actually a community of interests.
Even though only the Su family was affected, in fact, all the families in the southern region were affected.
Moreover, there is more than one king of a different surname in the entire Daqian.
It was with the help of the aristocratic families that Taizu of Daqian came to have the vast mountains and rivers of Daqian today.
But in the end, he ended up in a situation where he couldn't get rid of the tail.
Do you really think that just because others flatter you a few times, you can really become the leader of the revival?
Ignorance is even more arrogant.
As Su Heng stepped into Yuheng Palace, the old eunuch also opened his eyes.
He glanced at Su Heng, and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes as usual.
"Since the prince is here, kneel down and listen to the imperial edict!"
As the old eunuch spoke, he turned around, opened the wooden box held by the young eunuch behind him, and took out the imperial edict inside.
Seeing this, Su Heng glanced at Su Yan who was kneeling on the ground and chuckled.
"What do you mean, Prince? Are you trying to defy His Majesty's authority?"
When the old eunuch saw that Su Heng did not kneel down and was sneering for no reason, he couldn't help but question him.
At the same time, his tone was mixed with the pressure of a grandmaster.
The Eye of Illusion was activated, and then the old eunuch's early stage Grandmaster cultivation was clearly revealed.
Although he is only at the initial stage, he is also a real Grand Master.
The Li Qian royal family was really generous and sent a grand master to announce the decree.
But what about the Grand Master?
This is the Prince of Zhennan's Palace, his territory. The tiger lies here for me, and the dragon coils here for me.
"Your Highness, this is a huge crime. This prince cannot bear the consequences."
"I'm just still recovering from a serious illness, and I was shocked to hear the tragic news that my father had died in battle. I was so grief-stricken that I couldn't kneel."
"I believe that whether it is Your Majesty, the ministers in the court, or the people of Daqian, they will all be sympathetic!"
Su Heng spoke directly and wanted him to kneel down to the murderer of his father. What was he doing?
"you..."
The old lady overheard this and wanted to speak, but found that she could not refute it at all.
The other party stood on the moral high ground from the perspective of the victim. If he refuted it, it would put His Majesty in a position of not caring about his subjects.
"In that case, my lord, please stand and listen!"
The old eunuch had no choice but to compromise in the end.
Grasshopper in autumn, let’s see how long you can jump.
"Thank you, eunuch, and thank you, Your Majesty."
Su Heng even expressed his gratitude and disgusted the other party.
The old eunuch suppressed his anger and read out the imperial edict with gritted teeth.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Here is the Prince of Zhennan, Sulu'an, a man of great wisdom and foresight, both talented and skilled. He was early in his career, and after a long career in the military, he rose to prominence and commanded the army. However, Heaven was jealous of his talent, and he sacrificed his life for his country. Therefore, by this grace, he is posthumously granted the title of Prince Yu, and the posthumous title of Zhongwu.
There is also Su's second son, Su Yan, who is both virtuous and talented, well-mannered in both civil and military affairs, loves the people like his own children, and is diligent in government affairs. Now, I follow the will of heaven and order him to inherit the title of king, and he is the King of Zhennan.
Admire this! "
The more Su Heng listened, the more he wanted to laugh. Virtue and talent? Civil and martial arts? Loving the people like one's own children? Which of these words did his adopted brother possess?
As for government affairs?
The other party is just a bastard's son, and I, the Prince of Zhennan, am still alive. How could it be his turn to get involved in government affairs?
This imperial edict was written with great care.
"Prince of Zhennan, please accept the order!"
The old eunuch folded the imperial edict and handed it to Su Yan with both hands.
"Your Majesty, I, Su Yan, thank you for your grace. I will serve you wholeheartedly."
Su Yan also hurriedly expressed his loyalty, but before his hand touched the imperial edict, he was interrupted by Su Heng.
"and many more."
Su Heng interrupted directly, and this attracted the attention of both of them.
"What questions does the prince have?"
The old eunuch suppressed his impatience and asked a question.
"I'm afraid the eunuch's decree was announced incorrectly, right?"
He wanted to secretly communicate with him and plot to take the position of Prince of Zhennan, but he hadn't asked him whether he agreed or not.
"Prince, are you questioning your majesty's decision?"
The old eunuch narrowed his eyes and looked at Su Heng, like a poisonous snake ready to pounce, making people feel extremely dangerous.
"When Emperor Taizu was still alive, he issued a decree that my title of King of Zhennan would be passed down through the generations."
"This decree is still enshrined in my Su family's ancestral hall."
"Although I, Su Heng, am not talented, I also submitted a memorial. After discussion at court, an edict was issued to the people, confirming the successor to the throne."
The moment Su Heng spoke, he took the imperial edict from the old eunuch and began to examine it.
"Now that my prince has neither died of illness nor committed any serious offense, if the title is hereditary, it will not fall to anyone else."
"Or is it that Your Majesty is attempting to disobey the Emperor Taizu's order?"
"Since Your Majesty does not obey this decree, does that mean that the subjects of the world do not have to obey the other decrees?"
mtl008