GBP Chapter 175: Canonizing the Crown Princess
Chapter 175: Canonizing the Crown Princess
Listening to the girl's explanation, Li Jinyuan didn't say anything, but looked at her calmly without blinking, which made Jiang Li's heart even more flustered.
The sound of her heartbeat, as deep as a drum, could be clearly heard in her ear bones.
Liusu didn't notice the strange atmosphere between the two of them, and walked behind Jiang Li with her cloak.
"It's windy today. Princess, you're wearing too little. Don't catch a cold."
"Um……"
Jiang Li nodded, then reached out and grabbed the collar of the cloak, making it fit tightly against her neck. It seemed that in this way, she wouldn't have to worry about Li Jinyuan hearing her chaotic heartbeat.
Li Jinyuan lowered his eyelashes, then reached out and grabbed the girl's wrist, bringing her into his arms.
Feeling the girl's soft body stiffen slightly for a moment, the corners of his tightly pursed lips drooped a little more.
An inexplicable sense of panic swept over him again, just like when he just woke up at the border of Beichen, the fear of the girl who was so close yet so far away from him.
It seemed like she would leave at any moment...
"Go in first."
Li Jinyuan clenched the cold little hand in his hand, and the hot temperature penetrated into Jiang Li's blood through her skin, making her feel a lot warmer.
"it is good……"
The group walked into the palace. Jiang Li returned to her own Yuchun Palace, while Li Jinyuan went to the study to deal with the official business that had been piling up for a long time.
Most importantly, he would need to return to the palace soon to report. He had just recovered from a long illness and had won a great victory in suppressing the cholera in southern Xinjiang. The emperor would definitely reward him handsomely. He also needed to find out if Li Junlin had caused any trouble during his absence...
……
Back in her cozy little nest, Jiang Li lay on the chaise longue, her eyes narrowed in comfort.
Sure enough, home is the most comfortable place...
"Princess, please have some cakes."
Jiang Li hadn't had a good meal during the bumpy ride, and the conditions on the battlefield were harsh, so her food was even simpler.
Looking at the exquisite little cakes on the plate, Jiang Li's mouth was watering with greed.
"too delicious……"
Jiang Li was about to shed tears of happiness. She had eaten up the entire plate of pastries in no time.
Liusu poured her a cup of scented tea with concern. Their princess was indeed suffering outside.
"Princess, please eat slowly. The dinner prepared by the kitchen is all your favorite dishes..."
Jiang Li nodded, took a sip of tea and swallowed the pastry that was choking in her throat.
"Then I won't eat. I'll go see the master first."
Jiang Li changed out of her dusty clothes, put on a cloak, and walked towards the courtyard where Yan Guihong lived.
Because she was worried that he would not get used to living here, Jiang Li stayed with him and chatted for a while longer.
Before I knew it, it was time for dinner.
Jiang Li originally wanted to ask the kitchen to deliver the meals here so that she and the chef could eat together. However, the old man had been traveling all day and had no appetite at the moment. He just wanted to rest.
Seeing this, Jiang Li did not force it and returned to her Yuchun Palace.
……
During meal time,
Suddenly, a loud announcement was heard at the door. Jiang Li licked her lips, which were still stained with oil, and was a little confused.
"Eunuch Su is here!"
Eunuch Su?
Isn’t this the eunuch beside the emperor...why is he here?
Jiang Li didn't dare to delay and immediately stood up and went to the door to greet him.
The number of people coming was quite large, and behind them was a large crowd of people. Her small Yuchun Palace was almost surrounded by people.
Eunuch Su saw Jiang Li at the door, then walked over with a smile and bent over to greet her.
"Your servant greets the princess, may the princess be well."
Jiang Li's eyebrows jumped. This was someone close to the emperor, how could she dare to neglect him.
"Eunuch Su, please get up quickly."
The girl also looked back at Eunuch Su with a smile, but after scanning the yard, her round almond-shaped eyes were a little confused.
"Why are you here today? What is the emperor's order?"
Eunuch Su smiled and nodded, the joy lingering around him was hard to ignore.
"The only way for me to leave the palace is by the Emperor's order, and it's a good order!"
"Good intention?"
Eunuch Su nodded, then straightened his expression and unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict presented to him by the young eunuch behind him with both hands.
"The Third Princess receives the order!"
"The Emperor proclaims, by order of Heaven.
Now the throne of Chenghua is vacant, and the hearts of all the people are tied to it. The civil and military officials are all supporting him. I believe that this son truly lives up to the people's expectations. He can serve as a second to Empress Wu Zetian, and he can uphold the throne and inherit the throne, ensuring eternal stability for generations to come and upholding the country.
I respectfully inform Heaven and Earth, the ancestral temples, and the altars of state that I am bestowing upon you the imperial seal and the imperial regalia. I will appoint the Third Prince as Crown Prince, placing him squarely in the Eastern Palace, to strengthen the rule for eternity and to inspire the hearts of the people. You may order the relevant authorities to prepare the ceremonial and imperial decrees."
"The Third Princess, gentle and docile, graceful and elegant, dignified and wise, graceful and gentle, peaceful and harmonious, pure and innocent. She is hereby appointed Crown Princess. Furthermore, for her meritorious service in protecting the Emperor from the Southern Frontier Rebellion, she is hereby awarded ten thousand taels of gold and a thousand pieces of brocade to commemorate her achievements. This is my decree!"
Jiang Li knelt on the ground, unable to react for a moment. So, when Li Jinyuan entered the palace today, he actually went to give the prince the heirloom?
"Third Princess, please accept my order quickly."
Hearing the sound, Jiang Li immediately knelt straight, raised her hands above her head, and said respectfully,
"Your son accepts the order and thanks the Lord for His grace!"
After receiving the heavy imperial edict, Jiang Li still hadn't reacted.
It was not until Eunuch Su reminded her again that the girl stood up from the ground.
"Princess Third, please stand up."
"oh oh."
"Oh right, what they're holding are the Crown Princess's attire, which you'll wear on the day of the enthronement ceremony. Others are the rewards the Emperor gave you. Can you tell me where they've put them?"
Eunuch Su laughed even happier than Jiang Li tonight. The Third Prince ascended to the throne of Crown Prince, which was what he wanted to see most.
The one in heaven must have felt relieved after seeing this... No one can harm the Third Prince from now on.
"Liu Su, take them to the warehouse."
"Yes!"
Tonight, except for Jiang Li who had a dull expression, the entire Yuchun Palace, from top to bottom, was filled with smiles and joy.
From now on, their princess will be the crown princess!
……
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Because the emperor had given so many rewards, all the servants in the Yuchun Palace were busy for a long time before they could thoroughly count everything.
By the time Jiang Li returned to the table, the food was already cold.
"Princess...Princess, shall I ask the kitchen to prepare some new meals for you?"
Liusu quickly changed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. It happened so suddenly that she almost forgot to change her words.
Jiang Li couldn't help but chuckle at the little maid's delighted expression.
"No, I'm not very hungry now. Just help me wash up and rest."
"Yes."
"By the way, Princess..."
"what happened?"
Jiang Li looked at Liusu with some confusion, not understanding why she suddenly frowned.