Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Rong Jing's expression remained unchanged, as indifferent as snow, "Impossible."

The second princess's face darkened. Her willingness to marry him was a blessing he had earned in several lifetimes. "What do you mean? Are you going to disobey the order?"

Rong Jing asked calmly, "Where is the imperial edict?"

He knew the old emperor too well, and he would only try every means to kill him instead of marrying his beloved daughter to him.

This second princess is telling lies with her eyes closed, it is unreasonable.

The second princess spoke up, "It was a verbal instruction. Father asked you to take good care of me. He also said that he would prepare a lot of dowry for me so that I can marry in style."

She was very anxious and had to get married before the new emperor ascended the throne, otherwise, there would be more trouble.

"Zong Ling, ask the Zongrenfu to pick a date as soon as possible so that the wedding can be completed as soon as possible."

The Zong Ling was in charge of the Zong Ren Fu, and the marriages of the royal family were all under the jurisdiction of the Zong Ren Fu. "This... let me see an auspicious day."

He knew it was a lie and did not understand the Second Princess' decision, but after all, she was his own child, so he decided to fulfill her wish.

How could it be so easy for royal descendants to get married?

The second princess was very proud, and it showed on her face. The ideal husband in the dreams of countless girls in the capital finally fell into her hands.

She is a princess, she can marry whoever she wants, hahaha.

Unexpectedly, Rong Jing said coldly, "Second Princess, you are in mourning for your father and mother, but you are so tempted by love and only want to get married. This is unfilial."

"It is unjust to falsely convey the imperial decree and disregard the dignity of the royal family."

He was poking the second princess's spine and calling her unfilial and unrighteous.

It was like two slaps hit the Second Princess' face hard, her face flushed, and she was angry and embarrassed. "Rong Jing, what nonsense are you talking about? I advise you not to refuse a toast. I am a princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, the monarch, and you are just a minister. Rebellion is a capital crime."

Rong Jing was not affected at all. "You can be unfilial and unrighteous, but my mother treats me with great love. I must build a hut and observe mourning for her for three years. Observing mourning is a custom, a law, and an obligation of children. If you can't do this, what's the difference between you and an animal?"

"The late emperor was very kind to me. I will observe mourning for him for a year to complete the friendship between the emperor and his subjects."

According to the rules, when the emperor passed away, the people had to observe mourning for three months. During this period, they were not allowed to drink alcohol or have banquets, and they had to wear plain clothes to express their condolences.

Listen, he is both loyal and filial, every word he says is upright, reasonable and logical, and he occupies the moral high ground.

But the Second Princess was so angry that she was shaking all over and called her a beast? !

It is said that a forced melon is not sweet, but she insisted on forcing it, "Zong Ling, you are the patriarch of my royal clan, you have to decide my marriage."

Zong Ling smiled bitterly. How could he decide? Help him force her to marry Rong Jing? Rong Jing had to observe three years of mourning for her mother, so how could she marry?

People still have to observe mourning for the late emperor. This is righteousness and etiquette, and it is worthy of praise.

Even if you are a royal family, you cannot go against etiquette and laws.

"Let's talk about it again in three years." If there are still three years left.

How could the Second Princess wait another three years? She couldn't wait even a month. She wanted to leave the palace and get married. Once she got married, she could be the master of the family and do whatever she wanted.

"Master Prime Minister, my father trusts you the most. Now someone dares to disobey his order. You must make the decision for me."

Looking at this audacious Second Princess, the Prime Minister secretly sighed in his heart. People in the royal family are self-centered and want to get whatever they want since they are born. They think they can be superior to others all their lives.

But, things in this world are unpredictable. Look at the ups and downs in the eldest princess' life, and her unhappy ending. Can't this make the second princess wake up?

"Second Princess, a forced melon is not sweet. Choose someone else."

But the second princess insisted on choosing Rong Jing because he was handsome and talented. Marrying him would surely make all the women in the world envious and jealous.

Moreover, Rong Jing has no elders or relatives and is an orphan. After she gets married, she will be the mistress of the house and her life will not be too easy.

"I won't. This is what the late emperor chose for me. No one can disobey."

Rong Jing turned a deaf ear to him, picked up the folded gold ingots and put them into the brazier, his expression calm.

I wonder where Ning Zhiwei is going, and whether she is doing well. Is there any danger along the way?

Zong Ling and several important officials retreated to the next room to keep vigil for the emperor. The second princess stared at Rong Jing, with a glimmer of determination in her eyes.

This man must be hers!

The coffin was kept for seven days, and Rong Jing stayed in front of his mother's mourning hall, occasionally going to burn a stick of incense in front of the emperor's spirit next door.

He lost his appetite and lost a lot of weight in a few days. His clothes were no longer big enough to fit him.

"Mom, the funeral will be held tomorrow. You will be buried in the back mausoleum. I have picked a good Feng Shui site for you. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and has beautiful scenery..."

He was talking incessantly when the secret guard flashed in and whispered a few words in his ear. His eyes changed and he sneered, "Take advantage of their trick."

"Yes."

It was late at night, but the palace was still brightly lit, and civil and military officials and royal family members took turns to keep vigil for the emperor.

Of course, if you feel tired, you can go to the side hall to take a rest for a while.

That night it was the turn of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, and the Sixth Prince and his mother. Halfway through the wake, they gave each other a look, walked to a side hall, waved away everyone, and discussed things alone.

Tomorrow is very crucial. Whoever presides over the funeral ceremony will be the heir. It will depend on whether he is a dragon or a worm.

Logically, the selection should have been made on the first day, but it has been delayed for seven days in a row, and tonight is the final deadline.

"Please think of a way. If my son ascends the throne, you two will be... the regents."

The two ministers looked at each other, with a hint of fanaticism in their eyes. The Regent, who combines power and royal title in one person, is an irresistible temptation for anyone.

Prime Minister Duan looked at the woman deeply. She was indeed not an ordinary person as she could give birth to an illegitimate child without telling anyone.

He seemed to hear his own wild heartbeat. He had already reached the highest position in the country, but who wouldn't want to go one step further and ensure the family's prosperity for another hundred years?

It is impossible for him to rebel, so the regent is the best choice.

He made up his mind and said, "Prepare the will."

"What?" The Minister of Justice hadn't reacted yet. Where was the will? The old emperor had no time to say it when he died.

Prime Minister Duan said seriously, "Before the late emperor passed away, he prepared a will and hid it behind the plaque in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. I just retrieved it..."

The Minister of Justice was stunned for a moment. Ah, this is a forged will? At the critical moment, the Prime Minister still has to be the Prime Minister.

Wealth and honor are sought only in the middle, so go for it! "Okay, okay, okay."

The queen also understood and was overjoyed, "My son, quickly thank the two assistant ministers, no, the regent."

The Sixth Prince looked bewildered, "Thank you, Regent."

The three of them smiled at each other. At this moment, there was a commotion outside. The queen frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

A guard reported, "Something happened in the mourning hall."

Everyone's faces changed and they rushed over. However, the scene they saw stunned everyone, as if they were struck by lightning...