Three days later, on a night with a thin moon and stars, King Yan Zhao Changying walked into the secret room under the palace alone, wearing single clothes and carrying a jug of wine, as he had said before.
He said goodbye to no one.
He just left a note on his desk, claiming that he had a new understanding of the Great Way of Heaven and Earth, and that he needed to practice in seclusion for a while to find his own way to ascension.
The throne of Dayan will be inherited by his daughter Zhao Yan.
This news undoubtedly shocked both the government and the public.
Some people are optimistically looking forward to it. If Zhao Changying can take this opportunity to improve his cultivation, will he lead Dayan's soldiers into Luojing after he comes out of seclusion? , kill Emperor Tianxing, and push Daqi to the throne.
There are also people who are worried about this, suspecting that Zhao Yan, who is only in her early twenties and has only reached the fifth level of cultivation, is simply unable to shoulder the burden of being a king and handle domestic and foreign affairs well.
What if Zhao Changying really survives the catastrophe and ascends to the immortal world, or if something goes wrong during his cultivation, his soul will be scattered and his body will die.
By then, can Dayan, without a top powerhouse, really be able to withstand Daqi’s all-out attack?
At this moment, Zhao Yan stood outside the secret room door. In the corridor, looking at the closed door, his eyes were in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.
The orange candlelight illuminated half of her cheeks, giving her pupils a hazy halo, while the other half of her face was hidden in shadow.
Gu Xu walked to her side and whispered, "The people outside are already waiting for you."
Zhao Yan still stood still, motionless.
After a long while, she finally turned around and grabbed Gu Xu's arm out of habit.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, I feel like I'm still a little unprepared," she lowered her head and murmured, "When he is still by my side, I will always feel very powerful, in heaven and on earth. Nothing can stop me.
“But now that he has left me, I realize that I am actually very weak and don’t know what to do is right or wrong, like a lamb. Fell into a pack of wolves. "
Gu Xu sighed softly and said, "Fate is like this. It never leaves people time to prepare." Many people in this world are forced into a certain position, and gradually learn to play new roles.
"Perhaps, on the day when your father becomes Duke of Yan, he will feel as uneasy as you."
Zhao Yan turned her head to look at him and smiled softly. He smiled and said, "You are quite good at comforting people."
"My Queen, you will be my backer from now on," Gu Xu pretended to be serious and said, "If you don't cheer up, then there will be no hope in this world." Who can protect me?"
Zhao Yan nodded seriously, "That's right."
The emperor of the Daqi Dynasty held a coronation ceremony. The process was extremely complicated and required fasting, bathing, and Worship God and ancestors, hold sword-carrying ceremonies, and hold official ceremoniesCongratulations, announcement to the world, etc.
But as a newly established Caotai team, the Yan court was far from being so particular.
Early in the morning, Zhao Yan was already sitting on the chair belonging to Zhao Changying, performing the duties of a king.
The subordinates under the steps were chattering and quarreling non-stop, like a bandit's village.
In the end, after the high priest Chong Li repeatedly requested it, everyone decided to follow the example of the kings of Yan thousands of years ago and choose an auspicious day to go to the Fire Temple to hold a sacrificial ceremony and announce to the world that he had ascended the throne. thing.
"Sir, I have a request."
That afternoon, Chong Li suddenly came to Gu Xu and said to him respectfully.
"Go ahead," Gu Xu said, "but if your request is still the same as last time, and you want the king to agree to marry her cousin, then I cannot agree to it."
"Of course not this," Chong Li said quickly, "I just hope that you can replace me and crown the new king of Dayan at the upcoming sacrificial ceremony."
He As he spoke, he took out a gorgeous crown from his wide sleeves, held it in both hands and handed it to Gu Xu.
It is made of pure gold, with nine phoenixes and fourteen flower trees carved on it.
There are also some complicated runes hidden in it, making it glow golden red, like a flame burning on it.
"This is the crown used by the monarch of Dayan hundreds of years ago," Chong Li paused for a moment, then introduced, "The great God of Fire is the patron saint of Dayan, and the kingship of Dayan is also Conferred by the God of Fire
“Therefore, when every king ascends the throne, the high priest will wear the crown for them as the representative of the God of Fire.
“However, after the last King of Yan surrendered to Da Qi, this crown has been stored in the Fire Temple and has never been used again.
“Now, it’s time for it to see the light of day. ”
Speaking of this, Chongli’s eyes flashed with fanatical flames, as if the once glorious Dayan had reappeared in the world.
“Isn’t it you, the high priest? Why do you need me to do this?" Gu Xu asked.
"Now that you have walked on earth, how can it be my turn to crown the new king?" Chong Li lowered his head and said humbly.< /p>
Gu Xu nodded and took the crown, thinking that such a luxurious and gorgeous thing would probably only have Zhao Yan's appearance, so it would not look flashy and tacky after wearing it.
Time flies by quickly
On a cloudless morning, the sun has just dispersed the darkness of the night, and residents of Jicheng flock to the streets to watch the new king Dayan who has just ascended the throne. .
On the road leading from the palace to the Fire Temple, there are thousands of soldiers in armor maintaining order.
Drums and horns are beating. < /p>
Zhao Yan did not take a car or a sedan, but wore a gold and red suit.Wearing a colorful brocade robe and a crimson cloak, he rode on the back of the horse "Big Red" and passed through the crowd surrounded by black-clad personal guards.
From a distance, it seems that she is wearing a dress made of flames, burning in the morning sun.
When she arrived at her destination, the temple bells rang, melodiously, throughout the city.
With the sound of the bells, the temple towers glowed with red light, and the surrounding air became hotter, and the eyes of the believers became more respectful and pious.
Zhao Yan got off the horse outside the tower door, and then, under the guidance of the priest, walked straight towards the altar.
The firewood pile next to the altar burst into flames, seeming to be nodding to her.
She arranged her clothes, knelt down on her knees in front of the statue of the God of Fire, placed her left hand on her right hand, supported it on the ground, then slowly kowtowed to the ground, stayed for a long time, and performed the great ceremony.
I only heard the ministers, led by Chong Li, shouting in unison, "The king has been ordered by God to live forever."
At this time, Gu Xu came out from behind the altar .
He held the gorgeous golden crown in his hand, reflecting the light of the fire and shining brightly.
He stopped in front of Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan raised her head and looked at him. The firelight illuminated her face, making her face even more beautiful and beautiful. Her pair of sparkling eyes seemed to be silently telling countless thoughts.
Gu Xu solemnly put the crown on her head.
The flames in the house instantly crawled to the ground obediently.
At this moment, the remaining youthfulness and tenderness in Zhao Yan seemed to have disappeared, replaced by the grace and majesty of a king.
Gu Xu smiled faintly at her, then turned and walked into the shadow of the temple.
Zhao Yan took a deep breath, stood up from the ground, and walked towards the ministers who greeted her outside the house amid the shouts of "Long live my king".
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