Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

The hibiscus tent rises and falls all night long.

There were no maids or guards outside the entire Lizheng Hall.

Even Zhao Yu and the White Horse Cavalry were arranged to guard at a distance.

Even when Wu Xiuning insisted on seeing Chu Ning, Shangguan Qing'er would send her away with Wu Zhao's oral order.

It was not until the next morning that Shangguan Qing'er dared to bring her maid to Lizheng Hall to serve.

Wu Zhao sat in front of the huge dressing table, letting Shangguan Qing'er take care of her messy hair.

Seeing the blush on her face that had not yet faded, Wu Zhao could not help but snort coldly.

These are all the good things Chu Ning did last night!

After Chu Ning said those two words, she knew that the two of them would fight for hundreds of rounds again.

However, the Chu Ning today is no longer the Chu Ning of the past. Both sides used their strength and neither side was willing to give in.

But the end result was that she was tormented for a whole night, and finally ran out of energy and was defeated!

Of course, she was unwilling to accept the result in her heart and wanted to save her face if she had the chance.

While she was lost in thought, Shangguan Qing'er had already combed her hair and put on the dragon crown.

Just looking at the emperor whose face was still flushed, Shangguan Qing'er was in a dilemma.

"Your Majesty, would you like some special rouge?"

Rouge, most of them are red.

Special rouge is only used by actors when performing. Of course, the imperial palace certainly has no shortage of these things.

Wu Zhao reacted after hearing what was said, looked at the blush on her face in the mirror, took a deep breath, narrowed her eyes suddenly, and a look of determination flashed across them.

The blush on her face suddenly disappeared.

Shangguan Qing'er was surprised by this scene, but she didn't dare to say much, and immediately went forward to help him put on the clothes.

Wu Zhao, wearing the dragon robe, looked more like an emperor, and her face was still cold.

After leaving the hall, Chu Ning and Wu Xiuning were waiting outside the hall.

Today, Wu Xiuning changed into a specially made palace dress, which made her look less playful and more serious than usual.

It was rare to see Wu Xiuning like this, Wu Zhao couldn't help but laugh and said, "I didn't expect you to look so serious in this outfit."

Wu Xiuning said seriously: "The Crown Prince of Chu said that today is my big day, so I should be serious."

Wu Zhao glanced at Chu Ning and said nothing.

Chu Ning was also serious, and said slowly: "The enthronement ceremony is of course a happy day. Today is different from usual, so I asked her to be quiet."

At this time, an official from the Ministry of Rites came forward to report: "Your Majesty, the enthronement ceremony is ready, and all the gentlemen and envoys from various countries have arrived."

Wu Zhao nodded slightly and said seriously: "Let's go!"

Led by officials from the Ministry of Rites, the group arrived at the square outside the imperial palace.

on the square.

The flags are fluttering in the wind. There is a guard post every three steps and a sentry every five steps.

Civil and military officials stood on the left and right, and envoys from various countries lined up in front.

The altar is built high, three kinds of animals are sacrificed, and the incense table is complete, to worship heaven and earth!

The sound of ceremonial music began, officials came to welcome the empress, and she appeared with great momentum!

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"All the ministers are exempted from the courtesy."

Wu Zhao dragged her long dragon robe and walked towards the platform. Then she turned around and looked at everyone, saying loudly:

"Since I ascended the throne, no one has been loved as deeply as Xiuning. For this reason, I have decided to make her a princess."

After saying this, she stretched out her hand and signaled Pei Jiming, the Minister of Rites, to read the imperial edict.

Pei Jiming walked to the front, opened the imperial edict, and said loudly:

"In the eighth year of the Shengli calendar, there was a daughter named Xiuning, who was dignified and beautiful, and won my heart deeply..."

After a series of words of praise, she was finally crowned a princess.

Under Chu Ning's encouraging gaze, Wu Xiuning slowly walked up to the platform with the help of her maid.

The maid helped her put on the princess's robe, and Wu Xiuning herself reached out and took the princess's seal from Wu Zhao.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After being canonized as a princess, Wu Xiuning could legitimately call herself a son and subject.

This also symbolizes that her relationship with Wu Zhao is more open and transparent, and will never be criticized again.

Wu Zhao touched Wu Xiuning's head lovingly and said sternly, "I hope you will abide by your duties and take the world as your priority in the future."

Wu Xiuning rarely showed a serious expression: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will definitely live up to your trust in the future!"

Pei Jiming on the side breathed a sigh of relief and immediately shouted loudly: "The ceremony is over!"

Then, he looked at the ministers and said with a smile, "Messengers, gentlemen, His Majesty has set up a banquet in the back garden. Please come and celebrate for Her Royal Highness the Princess today."

This was a great thing, and all the ministers were delighted.

After all, the royal banquet is extraordinary. Not only are there delicacies from land and sea, but they can also eat many things that they cannot normally eat.

But at this moment, an old man with a beard and wearing a purple robe suddenly stood up and laughed:

"I am looking forward to this banquet, but before that, I have something to ask you."

When this person appeared, everyone had different expressions.

The dynasty envoys looked like they were enjoying the show.

The civil and military officials of the Zhou Dynasty were all shocked.

Only Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, with a hint of coldness flashing across them.

He did not know this person, so he immediately asked the Prime Minister of Zhou Dynasty Di Ying in a low voice:

"Master Di, I wonder where this person came from?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince of Chu doesn't know this person?"

Di Ying looked at Chu Ning in surprise, and seeing that Chu Ning didn't seem to be joking, he said seriously:

"This person is Qin Dingbian Hou Ying Dan, a relative of the Qin royal family, and also an envoy of Qin this time."

Upon hearing that he was from the Qin State and a relative of the royal family, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Chu Ning's eyes.

The last time, his fight with Ying Zheng wasn’t over yet!

This time, Qin's Black Ice Platform also attacked Wu Xiuning.

With the new and old grudges added together, there is no doubt that Ying Dan will be forced to death!

What's more, this person dared to come out and cause trouble at Wu Xiuning's enthronement ceremony, he would never let it go.

While thinking, Wu Zhao squinted her eyes and said in a cold voice on the high platform:

"So you are the Marquis of Dingbian, Qin. What do you want to ask at this moment?"

The tone was cold and contained a hint of hostility.

What this means is that if you have any questions you can ask them at another time. Choosing to ask them at this time is obviously an attempt to cause trouble.

Of course, these words were also spoken to the envoys from other dynasties, so that these people would understand the purpose of Ying Dan's words at this moment.

But Ying Dan seemed not to understand Wu Zhao's words, and laughed loudly: "Your Majesty, the Queen of the Great Zhou, you know that I am a rough man. If I don't say some words in my heart, I'm afraid it will be difficult to swallow at the next banquet!"

As he spoke, he raised his right index finger, pointed at Wu Xiuning on the platform, and asked with a big laugh:

"May I ask the Empress of Great Zhou, where exactly is this woman's origin?"

"She actually won your favor and was even named a princess!"

"Of course, more importantly, the Crown Prince of Chu, Chu Ning, was willing to risk his life for her and go to great lengths to retrieve her overnight."

After a pause, the man chuckled and said, "By the way, it is rumored outside that this girl is the illegitimate child of your Majesty the Empress and Chu Ning."

"Speaking of which, if I remember correctly, the Crown Prince of Chu is also a bastard, right?"

As he spoke, he looked at Chu Ning with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces changed drastically.