It was September 21st, the day of the empress's coronation.
On this day, there was only laughter and joy in Lanyan City. Qin Yin's proclamation as the empress was tantamount to announcing the true reconstruction of the empire. The people of Lanyan City had suffered deeply from the massacre of the Yihe Kingdom. This kind of pain penetrated deep into their bones and was unforgettable. Compared to the hypocrisy of the Yihe Kingdom, the people loved this generous and benevolent empress even more.
The square of Ze Tian was crowded with countless commoners who had come to watch the empress's coronation. The crowd crowded from Ze Tian Palace Hall all the way to Tongtian Street. It was extremely lively.
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Accompanied by the ringing of the bell, the officials divided into two groups and stood outside the main hall. The square of the main hall was filled with the newly organized imperial guards and imperial guards in bright armor. Feng Jixing and Xiang Yu, the two famous generals who had just been promoted to first-rank generals, stood guard outside the main hall.
"Your Highness, please!"
Su Muyun shouted with a smile on his face.
Surrounded by the officials, Qin Yin slowly walked out of the main hall. Her beautiful face was expressionless as she stood there gracefully and calmly looked at everyone in the main hall. Her hair was coiled up high and was inlaid with the empress's golden swan neck crown. It was elegant and dignified. Under the velvet shawl, she wore an exquisite blue robe that was the same color as the uniform of the empire's soldiers. Her waist was adorned with gold and silver tassels, and her perky twin peaks protruded from the front of her robe. On the front of her robe, there was a gold-bordered purple flower, which was the empire's emblem.
"Xiao Xi, present the Pearl of Imperial Power."
At her command, Tang Xiaoxi, who was dressed in a beautiful red dress, held a tray in her hand, and respectfully came in front of Qin Yin. She looked up with a smile and said, "Xiao Yin, come!"
Qin Yin nodded with a smile and reached out to hold the golden scepter. This was the treasure that represented the royal power and was once held by Qin Jin. Holding the scepter in one hand and the golden and blue pearl in the other, Qin Yin's snow-white face carried a faint smile as she turned to look at the officials in the main hall and the people of the empire in the distance.
For a time, the whole Lanyan City seemed to be boiling at this moment.
"Xiao Xi, come with me." Qin Yin turned to look at her best friend.
Tang Xiaoxi smiled and reached out to hold Qin Yin's little hand. The two of them walked step by step towards the throne. Below the throne, an attendant was holding a golden laurel crown. This was a custom-made laurel crown for the empress.
"Grandfather," Qin Yin said softly.
Su Muyun hurriedly went forward and knelt on one knee. Then, he lifted up the laurel crown and took off Qin Yin's original crown, putting this supreme laurel crown on her. In an instant, all the officials knelt down and shouted, "Long live Her Highness the Empress!"
"You may rise."
Qin Yin gently raised her hand. After all the officials stood up, she said, "All of you have helped Qin Yin recapture Lanyan City and even recovered Cangnan Province, Tianshu Province, and Earth Star Province. Six of the eight provinces in Lingbei have returned to the empire's territory. On behalf of the family, Qin Yin thanks all of you for your hard work and contributions!"
She bowed and made a ladylike bow. Immediately, all the officials were overwhelmed by the favor and returned the bow.
Qin Yin blinked and continued according to the agreed procedure. "Duke Yun of Yunzhong Province, Su Muyun, has contributed greatly to the empire of Great Qin. He is specially conferred the title of Duke Yun, which can be passed down from generation to generation!"
Everyone shouted, "Congratulations, Duke Yun! Congratulations, Duke Yun! "
Su Muyun knelt respectfully in front of Qin Yin and said, "Your old servant thanks Your Highness!"
Qin Yin continued, "Duke Lan of Qihai Province, Tang Lan, has contributed greatly to the empire of Great Qin. He is specially conferred the title of Duke of Qihai, which can be passed down from generation to generation! In addition, Tang Jin's second son, Tang Lu, has been conferred the title of Marquis of Lingbei. Tang Ju's eldest son, Tang Tian, has been conferred the title of Marquis of Lingxi. Tang Jin's daughter, Tang Wei, has been conferred the title of Princess Wei. "
Everyone from the Tang family knelt down to express their gratitude.
Qin Yin smiled and nodded for everyone to rise. Beside her, Tang Xiaoxi was the closest to her. She blinked and said, "Two marquises and one princess. Grandfather wants you to confer these titles?"
"Yes." Qin Yin's voice was very soft. "The Tang family has contributed greatly to the empire's recovery. This is what they deserve."
Tang Xiaoxi laughed bitterly. "Even though Tang Lu, Tang Tian, and Tang Wei are my brother and sister, they're all mediocre people. What ability do they possess to deserve such a title …?"
Qin Yin couldn't help but smile. "Xiao Xi, you're the best."
"Yes."
Tang Xiaoxi looked at her faintly and said, "Xiao Yin, the empire has just been stabilized. So many people have died, and so many fields have become barren. I'm afraid we'll need a few years to recuperate before we can raise the issue of war again."
"Yes."
"Also, according to Duke Yun and Grandfather, I, as the princess of Qihai City, will also be going to Demon Subduing Pass."
"When are you leaving?" Qin Yin seemed lost.
Tang Xiaoxi smiled and held her hand, saying, "I'll leave tomorrow, but don't worry, Little Yin. As long as you need me, I can come back to Lanyan City to see you at any time. Also … Duke Yun seems to be worried about the Demon Clan. If I don't personally guard the Demon Subduing Pass, he's worried that the Demon Clan will re-enter the Central Region."
"Yes, Grandfather is too paranoid!"
"Yes …" Tang Xiaoxi pouted and said, "It's just that I can't stay in Lanyan City to accompany you every day. It'll be very boring for you to be the empress. Sigh … If only Yu was here."
Qin Yin's eyes turned red, and she wanted to say something but stopped.
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That night, Ze Tian Palace held a banquet to entertain the officials.
Feng Jixing, Zhang Wei, and Wei Qiu sat together, chatting casually. Meanwhile, Xiang Yu was even more glorious. The rank of Commander in Chief on his shoulder glowed with a golden radiance, complementing the proud look on his face.
"Congratulations to Young Lord Tang Lu for being promoted to the Marquis of North Ridge!" Xiang Yu cupped his fists and said to Tang Lu with a smile.
Tang Lu was young and successful, so he didn't put anyone in his eyes. The corner of his mouth rose. "What are you talking about? I can't compare to General Xiang Yu. My title of North Ridge Marquis is just an empty title. How can I compare to General Xiang Yu? A rice river was turned into a river of dead people by General, and Five Valleys City, one of the seven famous cities of the empire, was turned into a dead city by General. Heh … in this world, I'm afraid no one can compare to you."
Xiang Yu was stunned, and his face turned ashen. "A general's success is built on the bones of tens of thousands. This is the way of the ancient times. Marquis, why do you have to ridicule me like this?"
"Ridicule?"
Tang Lu couldn't help but laugh. He patted Xiang Yu's shoulder and moved closer to him. "Xiang Yu, you're just a stray dog. If Grandfather hadn't taken you in, would you have had the chance to accomplish anything? But you're a smart person. I think you should know what to do. "
Xiang Yu's face turned pale. He cupped his fists and said respectfully, "Marquis's lesson is right. Xiang Yu will forever remember Duke Lan's kindness of giving me a new lease of life. If I forget, I'll definitely be stabbed by a sword!"
"Good, that's good!"
Tang Lu smiled and passed by Xiang Yu in a drunken manner. He went to greet Tang Tian, who wasn't far away. One was North Ridge Marquis, and the other was West Ridge Marquis. Tang Lu and Tang Tian could be considered to have a sufficient status in the empire.
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In the side hall of the banquet, Qin Yin sat beside Su Muyun in silence.
"Xiao Yin, what's going on?" Su Muyun asked with a smile.
Qin Yin's gaze stopped on the fruit platter on the table. She mumbled, "Grandfather, I want to rebuild the military system and turn the Longdan Army Camp into a regular army. I want to build an army of thirty thousand men and promote Wei Chou to a third-rank Country Protector General. What does Grandfather think?"
"Expand the Longdan Army Camp?"
Su Muyun frowned. He patted Qin Yin's shoulder and said with a smile, "Let's put this matter aside for the time being. Wei Chou is still young. If you want to put him in an important position, you can let Wei Chou come to the Iron Blade Army to be a Captaincy. I believe he's competent enough."
"Why …"
Qin Yin clenched her fist and bit her red lips. "Why don't I, the Empress, have the authority to build an army?"
Su Muyun smiled faintly, "Silly child, what nonsense are you thinking about? You are indeed the Empress, but … Grandfather will help you with the matters of the army. Your Aunt Lian will also help you. You don't have to worry. Moreover, you're not young anymore. Grandfather doesn't have to worry about other things, but your marriage. "
Qin Yin remained silent.
Su Muyun continued, "Qin Yan, that brat, is the son of Prince Ji Ning. After Prince Ji Ning and His Majesty were killed at the Fairy Lake, many of Prince Ji Ning's former subordinates had contact with Qin Yan. I think his character is not bad. Little Yin, if you don't mind, in another two years, when Qin Yan comes of age, Grandfather will arrange your marriage. How about that?"
Qin Yin clenched her fists so hard that her nails were about to sink into her flesh. Tears swirled in her eyes. She shook her head lightly and said, "There's no need. Qin Yin has already grown up. I will be with the person I love. Don't mention this matter again. Otherwise … Grandfather, you know my temper."
Su Muyun was stunned. "Okay, okay, okay … I know you're stubborn. If you don't want to, then forget it! Xiao Yin, Tang Lan is now the Empress. The military power under her control is getting stronger and stronger. Haven't you thought about anything? "
"That's between the two of you. I don't want to interfere."
Qin Yin stood up and said, "I'm going to look for Xiao Xi. I won't accompany you."
Looking at Qin Yin's lonely back, Su Muyun let out a long sigh.
At the side, Su Yu drank a cup of grape wine and said indifferently, "Father, Xiao Yin is not your puppet monarch. What you're doing … is too much?"
Su Muyun turned to look at his daughter. In the cold night, his gaze was like a sword.
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A hundred miles away, compared to this banquet filled with fine wine and delicacies, the Dragon Seeking Forest seemed much colder. It was already autumn, and the nights were already very cold. Yet, at this moment, a heavy downpour fell from the sky!
"Boom!"
The mountain suddenly collapsed, and a large section fell off. It also washed out the purple crystals that were buried under the soil and rocks. The rain washed the purple crystals very clean.
After the heavy rain stopped, the clouds parted and the moon shone brightly. The light from the stars in the sky shone on the crystal.
Suddenly, the eyelids of the person in the crystal seemed to move.
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"Do your best!" The Seven Luminaries Demon Emperor called again and again. "Lin Ruoji, it's time to wake up. Since you've already absorbed the light from the stars, your soul should be awake. How long do you want to sleep for? I'm a God Emperor, but I've been calling you like a midwife for a few months. How can I endure this! "
"Ah …"
All of a sudden, the soul that had been asleep for a long time woke up.
His Yi Hai was in a state of chaos. Wisps of white light condensed into Lin Muyu's body. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the chaos around him. He could not help but ask, "Where am I?"
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