I was given the contraceptive soup and became the emperor's white moonlight

"I ascend the throne today in accordance with the will of heaven. I will ask you all to encourage me in the future. I will live up to the trust of the late emperor and make progress day by day."

That was the first time that Xiao Heng stepped onto that high position. He stood in front of the dragon throne and looked at the ministers standing below with their heads bowed. A breeze blew past outside the house, passing through the hall and sweeping up a piece of clothing.

"When it comes to ascending the throne, everything should be kept simple. Where is the Ministry of Rites?" Xiao Heng tightened his yellow robe. "The war has just ended. Everything should be kept simple. All the ministers in the court should set an example for the people, starting with me!"

"Yes!"

"Yes, long live the emperor!"

The audience cheered "Long live the emperor". Xiao Heng looked up and felt a strange sense of satisfaction. "I, I?"

Xiao Heng muttered in a low voice the title that represented his honorable position. The grief of losing his father was suppressed by the strong desire at this moment.

"General Jiang Lin was a brave and skilled warrior. He was not afraid of powerful enemies. He saved the people from danger and saved his country. It is a pity that he died in the Western Frontier. I am deeply saddened. I have specially conferred him the title of Marquis of Jiangbei. His honor will be passed down to the whole family for generations to come!"

"Your Majesty is wise! Long live the Emperor Wu!"

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask you to withdraw your order!" Jiang Xiji ignored the looks of the people around him and stood up directly, which was particularly abrupt among the voices shouting "Long live the emperor".

"Master Jiang?" Xiao Heng asked puzzledly, "Is Master Jiang dissatisfied with anything?"

"I am terrified. I am not worthy of such a grace from Your Majesty." Jiang Xiji straightened his back and slowly knelt in the middle. "Your Majesty, please withdraw your order and preserve the innocence of our Jiang family for a hundred years!"

"Master Jiang, what do you mean? I want to confer the title of Marquis upon Brother Lin, why are you stopping me?" Xiao Heng asked in confusion, "This is the glory of your Jiang family!"

"My son is incompetent and has put Your Majesty in danger several times. He died on the frontier because he was inferior to others in skills. I am terrified and ashamed, and I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order!" Lord Jiang did not expect the frightened gasps of the people around him and went against his decision on the first day of the new emperor's accession to the throne, and even rejected his own family's fame.

"I know Lord Jiang has lived a life of integrity and does not value reputation, but this is after all His Majesty's order. Even if you don't want it, you have to consider it for the sake of the deceased General Jiang!"

"Yes! Lord Jiang, doesn't General Jiang Lin have a posthumous child? He is the only descendant of the Jiang family. You can't help but consider him!"

The ministers around him were all trying to persuade Lord Jiang, but he seemed to have made up his mind and refused to back down. Although Xiao Heng was angry, he was Jiang Lin's father after all, and his uncle of the Jiang family who was both his teacher and friend. He could only persuade him earnestly.

"Uncle, I made this decision because I think Brother Lin is worthy of his reputation. Why do you have to do that?"

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten the late emperor's admonition?" Jiang Xiji lowered his voice and said, "The late emperor's instruction is to never be granted a title of nobility!"

"Have you forgotten the rebellion of the princes, Your Majesty?"

"But! But uncle, I trust you!" Xiao Heng frowned tightly, "Do you not trust yourself, or do you not trust me?"

"Your Majesty, you are now the supreme ruler, you should understand that people's hearts are unpredictable!" Jiang Xiji lowered his eyes with a gloomy look, "The court is different from the frontier you are used to. It is full of intrigues and tricks. Your Majesty, think twice!"

Xiao Heng tried every possible way to convince him but failed. Finally, he compromised. "Forget it. I will wait for the day when my uncle changes his mind!"

Rejecting Xiao Heng's will to confer the title of marquis was the best decision Jiang Xiji had ever made in his life, because things developed as he had expected, Xiao Heng soon forgot the friendship between his comrades in those days, and those small generals who had some power in their hands were deprived of their military power for various reasons. Only a few military families including the Jiang family could fight against him.

And Jiang Lin's gratitude for saving his life was dissipated like a breeze under the influence of those powers, and only occasionally would he remember that unknown past.

Jiang Xiji handed the military seal to Xiao Heng respectfully, "I have led troops for decades. The rain, snow, wind and sand in the borderland have long been composed into songs, floating in the air for the rest of my life. I am tired of the four seasons in the capital."

I just don’t know whether he is tired of the four seasons of spring and winter, or the people wandering between the seasons.

For the first time, Lord Jiang raised his head and looked at the magnificent Taiji Palace. The luxury here was very different from what he remembered. The young man who once advocated keeping everything simple was no longer there.

After looking at Xiao Heng twice, Jiang Xiji hesitated and shook his head silently, "Your Majesty, I have only one request. Please allow me to meet Concubine Li before I leave."

"This..." Xiao Heng wanted to refuse. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see the clues behind his actions, and it was not something a little palace maid could get away with.

However, apart from the little grandson, Lord Jiang only has his daughter who lives far away in the palace. It is understandable that the father wants to say goodbye to his daughter before leaving.

"Forget it! I agree!" Xiao Heng sighed helplessly and pretended to be reluctant to keep her.

"Li Peidong, go down and pass the message!"

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!" Lord Jiang held the little grandson in his arms and bowed to Xiao Heng, "I will take my leave now."

After seeing Jiang Xiji off, Xiao Heng stood in the palace for a long time without being able to speak. His father was gone, his brother Lin was gone, and now even his uncle Jiang was going to leave. Xiao Heng sighed softly, turned around and walked towards the dragon throne. He felt that the golden chair that had shone so brightly in the past now felt extremely desolate when he touched it.

"I have to send away another old friend." Xiao Heng smiled bitterly. All of his old friends were either framed by him or exiled by him for various reasons. Now, the only ones left by his side were the one from the Wen family and Jiang Xiji.

The Wen family... Xiao Heng clenched his fists, his arms shaking from exerting so much force, "I will eventually sacrifice you in exchange for long-term peace and stability for our country, without the danger of division."

Putting aside the fact that those old ministers were loyal, the authority they held was far greater than his.

"If someone really forces me to abdicate one day, I will have to find a way to gain their approval before I can summon the Imperial Guards to come and protect me, right?" Xiao Heng smiled bitterly, "I am already a young man..."

"What is yours will always be yours!" Li appeared behind Xiao Heng unexpectedly, and gently smoothed his frowning brows with a pair of beautiful hands, "You are the master of the world, and the world belongs to your majesty, so why should your majesty be in a hurry?

"This world doesn't just belong to me!" Xiao Heng patted her hand gently, "Why is my beloved concubine here?"

"I noticed that Your Majesty looked unwell after returning from court today, and I thought something was wrong, so I was thinking whether I should prepare a decoction to calm the nerves."

"However, the decoction tastes bitter, and your majesty needs something sweet."