Chapter 382: 382 Imperial Throne (first update)

Chapter 382: 382 Imperial Throne (first update)

Chapter 382 Chapter 382 Emperor’s Throne (first update)

When Gu Nanjin said the last sentence, the hearts of all the ministers present seemed to have stirred up a storm, and seemed to have overturned the five-flavor bottle. Various flavors were mixed together, making it difficult for people to tell what they were feeling.

That day, several of them rushed into the Yangxin Hall and witnessed the late Emperor Gu Lang vomiting blood and died on the dragon chair. The memory was still fresh as if it was yesterday.

Gu Nanjin gave a low, bitter laugh, and looked out the window, raising his chin slightly, and his eyes fell on a bird fluttering in the distance.

The wind blew up a strand of hair from his temples, and the hair was scattered messily on his pale and thin cheeks, and his whole person exuded a sad and helpless aura.

"That day, my father wanted to kill me. When we were pushing and shoving, I pushed him. At that time, his chest hit the corner of the table and he vomited blood..."

Gu Nanjin closed his eyes. He still clearly remembers the scene at that time and vividly told him repeatedly that his father wanted to kill him personally.

That ferocious and twisted face looked like a beast controlled by killing.

That face was deeply engraved in Gu Nanjin's heart. Even in the days when he was in coma and in his recent midnight dreams, he dreamed of this scene repeatedly.

Rationally, he knew that he was right. His father wanted to kill him, and he just wanted to protect himself.

Morally and emotionally, he couldn't get rid of that heavy feeling of guilt.

Everyone was stunned again and fell silent.

Outside the window, a few birds fluttered their wings and brushed against the branches. The sound of flapping wings and swaying leaves seemed to attract people's hearts, making them anxious.

"The cause of the late emperor's death has nothing to do with this."

Outside the hall, a clear and melodious female voice broke the silence.

Everyone subconsciously followed the sound, including Gu Nanjin and the Crown Princess, and saw at the entrance of the main hall, a man and a woman in moon-white clothes appeared under the eaves at some point. They were both graceful and graceful, as if they were descended from the immortals.

The pair of beautiful women are quiet, calm and composed, like two pearls with their own brilliance, which can't help but attract everyone's attention and make people unable to look away.

The two walked in side by side. Everyone slowed down for a moment before they remembered to salute in unison: "See Your Highness King Chen, Princess."

At this moment, everyone was more respectful than ever before. Now that the prince had expressed his stance, everyone knew in their hearts that Chen Wang Gu Jue would definitely be the new emperor of Da Qi.

Facing this battle, Shen Qianchen remained calm and said bluntly: "Your Highness, the death of the late emperor has nothing to do with you."

She speaks candidly and to the point.

The Crown Princess stared blankly at Shen Qianchen who was a few feet away, her eyes as deep as a pool as she chased Shen Qianchen's figure.

Shen Qianchen calmly walked to two armchairs with Gu Jue and sat down.

She can sit, but of course she doesn't want to stand.

After a brief daze, Gu Nanjin came to his senses first, showed a bitter yet relieved smile, and nodded slightly to Shen Qianchen gratefully.

He felt relieved, and his whole body suddenly became lighter. His thin body was like a tall birch tree in the cold wind.

It was only now that Shen Qianchen finally understood why she checked Gu Nanjin's pulse several times. Gu Nanjin's pulse showed that he was worried too much, couldn't sleep at night, and was not taking good care of himself. Even if she ordered the imperial doctor to add calming incense to him, it was in vain.

Originally, she only thought that Gu Lang's murder of his son had hit Gu Nanjin too hard and that he needed time to heal the trauma in his heart, but she didn't expect that it was actually because of this incident.

"The late emperor died because of erysipelas attacking his heart." In front of Gu Nanjin, Prince Li, Zhang Shoufu and others, Shen Qianchen simply said it plainly.

Although she had never checked Gu Lang's pulse when he was alive, and she had never done an autopsy after his death, she had seen the pulse records of the imperial doctors, not only in the two months after the new year, but also in In the past half year or so.

"You saw him vomiting blood. It was indeed due to the impact, but it was not fatal. His biggest problem is that the erysipelas in his body has penetrated into his internal organs and eroded his consciousness. Every time he gets angry, the erysipelas is getting worse."

"Even if he is lucky and is rescued this time, he will not survive more than three months."

Gu Lang will not be able to escape death sooner or later!

As Shen Qianchen spoke, she looked Gu Nanjin up and down. She used to see him always coming to the palace to see Gu Jue, and she found him very annoying every time. It was not until today that she looked at the man in front of her with a different look.

Shen Qianchen was not a fool. He was also very understanding of the ways of the world and could understand what Gu Nanjin meant.

In ancient times, Yao and Shun abdicated. Today, Gu Nanjin is willing to take the initiative to abdicate, which can create a good story. At the same time, it is inevitable that the world and future generations will question Gu Jue's deliberate control of the prince and forcing the prince to meditate. After all, Gu Jue now has great power, and it is easy to intimidate the prince. .

However, Gu Nanjin did not hesitate to expose his own wounds and took the charge of "unfilial piety" upon himself. In this way, he was suspected of parricide, even if it was not directly but indirectly, his reputation was also flawed, and naturally he could not ascend the throne.

So, it is justifiable for Gu Jue to ascend the throne as emperor.

It is indeed rare for Gu Nanjin to have such a broad mind. This can be regarded as good bamboo shoots.

Shen Qianchen rarely gave Gu Nanjin a good look.

However, appreciation was appreciation, and Shen Qianchen had no intention of accepting the other party's so-called "good intentions".

In her opinion, Gu Jue was so brilliant that Gu Nanjin didn't need to do this.

The truth is the truth, no need to cover it up or distort it.

Gu Jue raised the corners of his lips slightly and looked at Shen Qianchen beside him with a happy expression.

He knew what she was thinking, just as she always knew what he was thinking tacitly.

Sometimes, he would have an incredible feeling, as if they had known each other in a previous life.

In fact, it is not impossible.

Gu Jue couldn't help but think of what Master Juehui said that day at Baiyun Temple: "The female donor had deep blessings and immeasurable merits in her previous life. The blessings she received in this life were all cultivated in her previous life."

Maybe there was some force in the dark that made him return to the capital from thousands of miles away in the north, walking through many mountains and rivers, just to meet her in the capital.

Gu Jue was smiling, and so was Gu Nanjin.

After hearing Shen Qianchen's words, Gu Nanjin's eyes became more determined. It was the kind of determination that would not change despite the changing times and vicissitudes of life.

Gu Nanjin stared at Gu Jue deeply for a moment, his eyes seemed to contain a thousand words. Then, he slowly looked around at Prince Li, Zhang Shoufu and others, and said seriously:

"Isolated virtues cannot be compared to each other. One cannot persuade the late emperor at the top, but the harmony of all people can be achieved at the bottom."

"I am unfilial, unworthy of my ancestors, and unworthy of the throne."

"It is impossible to rule the world if you are alone and incompetent!" Every word and sentence he spoke was sonorous and powerful, echoing clearly in the hall, revealing a solemnity that had gone through many vicissitudes of life.

He took a deep breath and solemnly bent over and made a long bow to Gu Jue. It was obviously a gesture of surrender, but it made people feel that the gesture was firm.

"The country cannot live without a king for a day. Please ask the Nine Emperors to ascend the throne and unify the country, calm the people's hearts and stabilize the world." His voice was louder, and the voice seemed to come from his thin chest.

After saying that, with the support of the Crown Princess, he knelt down to Gu Jue without hesitation. The Crown Princess herself knelt down and lowered her eyes.

The surroundings were quiet again, time seemed to stand still and the air condensed.

Prince Li and others looked at each other again with cautious expressions.

They had discussed it before entering the palace. Even if they were accused of being disloyal, they would still have to persuade Gu Nanjin to give in. But now, without them having to ask, Gu Nanjin took the initiative to surrender to Gu Jue. This couldn't be better. .

It must be said that everyone felt relieved.

As a result, all the ministers no longer had any worries and knelt down in the direction of Gu Jue. Even the chamberlains and maids in the palace also knelt down, and everyone suddenly became shorter.

All the ministers also said in unison: "I respectfully invite His Highness King Chen to ascend the throne!"

The voice was uniform, solemn and respectful, and his head fell to the ground.

Gu Jue turned to look at Shen Qianchen again, and Shen Qianchen smiled brightly at him.

Her smile is still so pure, her eyebrows are curved, as bright and warm as the scorching sun.

Only Gu Jue's figure could be reflected in those bright eyes.

Those talking eyes seemed to say that no matter what Gu Jue decided, she would stay by his side.

They will be together forever!

Shen Qianchen took the initiative to reach out and took his hand, as if telling him her feelings.

Gu Jue held her hand back.

Both Gu Jue and Shen Qianchen had already guessed Gu Nanjin's decision when they learned that Gu Nanjin had summoned the clan and ministers yesterday.

Somehow, there seems to be an invisible force pushing everyone towards an inevitable path.

Maybe it's an accident, maybe it's inevitable.

The current situation has reached this point due to "accidental errors". Now Daqi really cannot tolerate anyone else ascending the throne as emperor.

Gu Jue must take this position. Only in this way is the best way for everyone.

The guards of the East Palace and the soldiers of the Xuanjia Army who were guarding outside the palace were also solemn. Everyone pricked up their ears and paid attention to what was going on in the palace.

After a moment, a loud voice rang out in the palace: "Long live my emperor!"

The loud shouts immediately startled the birds in the courtyard, and a dozen colorful birds flapped their wings and flew among the treetops and flowers.

In the hall, Shen Qianchen wanted to pull away her hands and stand up, but as soon as her buttocks left the chair, she was held alertly by Gu Jue, who held her hand harder.

Shen Qianchen turned to look at Gu Jue. Gu Jue smiled slightly, pulled her to sit down, and gently scratched her tender palm with his calloused fingers.

His narrow eyes were filled with solemnity, trust, closeness...and doting, so intense that they overflowed.

Shen Qianchen felt as if he was being sucked in by his eyes and couldn't look away.

So, she sat there peacefully, accepting everyone's prostrations with him, and quietly scratched his palm with her fingers.

She pursed her lips and smiled.

The two people's eyes met, and nothing was said.

At this moment, time seemed to stop flowing, and there seemed to be an invisible barrier separating the two of them from other people around them.

On that day, Gu Jue personally issued the edict of enthronement and announced it to the world.

As soon as this edict came out, the whole capital was boiling.

It has been half a month since the death of the late emperor. According to the rules, the candidate for the successor emperor should have been selected and the arrangements for the new emperor's accession to the throne should have been made. However, half a month has passed and there is still no news about this matter, both in the court and among the people. , there are all speculations, and many people are somewhat uneasy in their hearts.

Until now, the edict of Gu Jue's accession to the throne has been made public to the world, and this matter has finally been settled.

From the courtiers to the ordinary people, the name of King Chen Gu Jue is very familiar to them, and the achievements of King Chen are also treasured.

Now that we know that King Chen is about to ascend the throne, it can be said that everyone is celebrating.

If it weren't for the national mourning, I'm afraid someone would have set off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate.

Amidst the joyous voices, there are inevitably some not so good voices mixed in. Some people say that it was Gu Jue who ordered the Xuanjia Army to force the palace, but he was the rebellious minister and traitor; some people said that the death of the late emperor and the prince's inner Zen were all caused by Gu Jue. conspiracy.

But under the general trend, one or two disobedient voices will not make any waves at all.

Everyone knows that King Chen's ascension to the throne is inevitable and no one can stop him.

On that day, the Ministry of Rites chose an auspicious day and set the day of the new emperor's accession to the throne on the first day of May.

Of course, this news also reached the Yongding Hou Mansion, and the Hou Mansion exploded over it.

The servants rushed to pick up the good news, the madam, the second, third and fourth bedroom masters.

However, the lady who heard the news felt her heart throbbing.

Gu Jue has announced to the world that he will ascend the throne. It is obvious that Shen Zhi will not change his mind.

(End of chapter)