hotmtlnovel Chapter 276 Entering the Palace
Chapter 276 Entering the Palace
In the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, Fu Yuzhang stood alone in the courtyard, the moonlight sprinkled on him like water, coating his resolute face with a layer of light silver light. He was dressed in a black brocade robe, with a golden jade belt around his waist, and he looked both majestic and mysterious. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything in the world.
Upon hearing the news of the old emperor's death, Fu Yuzhang couldn't help but feel a surge of inexplicable emotions. Although this emperor had a glorious reign, it was also accompanied by countless disputes and wars. Now, his death seems to herald a new chapter for the Great Xia Dynasty.
"Young Marquis, the emperor has passed away and passed the throne to the third prince Su Ye. This is the news just received from the court." A servant hurried into the courtyard, breaking the tranquility of the night.
Fu Yuzhang nodded slightly, and there were not too many waves in his heart. Su Ye, the third prince, was not unfamiliar to him. Among the many princes, Su Ye had always performed well. He was not only talented, but also popular. Now that he inherited the throne, it was also what everyone expected.
"Pass the order down. Everyone in the mansion needs to wear plain clothes to show mourning." Fu Yuzhang said lightly. Although his voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.
The attendant took the order and left, and the courtyard returned to peace again. Fu Yuzhang looked up at the night sky and saw a bright moon hanging high in the sky, casting a cold light. He couldn't help but think of the emperor Su Ye who was about to ascend the throne, and the new dynasty that was about to come.
As the night deepened, the lights in the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion gradually went out, leaving Fu Yuzhang standing alone in the courtyard. His heart was filled with expectations and worries about the future, but he knew that no matter how the future changed, he would stick to his beliefs and responsibilities.
On the morning of the second day, the entire capital was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere. In the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, everyone had changed into plain clothes, and everyone's face was full of sadness. Fu Yuzhang stood in front of the mansion gate and looked into the distance. He saw that the people on both sides of the street were also wearing plain clothes and walking silently.
"Young Marquis, the new emperor's coronation ceremony is about to begin. Should we go to the palace as well?" a guard stepped forward and asked.
Fu Yuzhang nodded slightly and said, "Of course I will go."
"This is a major event for our Great Xia Dynasty. As subjects, how can we be absent?"
So, the group headed to the palace in a mighty procession. In the square of the palace, many officials and common people had already gathered. They were all dressed in plain clothes, quietly waiting for the new emperor's coronation ceremony to begin.
When Su Ye, wearing a dragon robe and a crown, slowly walked up to the high platform, the whole square fell into silence. His eyes swept across the crowd and finally stopped on Fu Yuzhang. The eyes of the two met in the air, as if thousands of words were being conveyed.
With the conclusion of the new emperor's coronation ceremony, the entire capital was immersed in a festive and peaceful atmosphere.
Afterwards, Su Ye met Fu Yuzhang alone and said to him, "Father loved you the most. Now he is gone. Go see him!"
Fu Yuzhang nodded, a look of sorrow on his face, and said softly: "Your Majesty, I heard the news of your ascension to the throne, and I came to congratulate you. But... Your Majesty, please accept my condolences. The spirit of the late emperor in heaven will surely be pleased for your Majesty."
Su Ye sighed and said, "Yu Zhang, there is no need to be so polite between you and me. Father loves you the most. Now that he is gone, you should go see him."
Fu Yuzhang's eyes flashed with emotion when he heard this. He knew that Su Ye was reminding him to go to the late emperor to keep vigil and fulfill his filial duty. He nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. I will go to keep vigil for the late emperor right away."
Su Ye nodded and added: "Yu Zhang, you are not only a close minister of my father, but also my friend. I hope you can continue to stay by my side and work for the court together."
Fu Yuzhang's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to assist Your Majesty in governing the country."
Su Ye smiled slightly and said, "Okay, I feel relieved to have you by my side."
Fu Yuzhang bowed and turned to leave. However, at this moment, Su Ye suddenly remembered something and called him.
"Yuzhang, there is one more thing." Su Ye said in a deep voice, "I know that my father had high hopes for you when he was alive, and hoped that you could inherit his legacy. But now the situation is complicated, I hope you can temporarily put aside your personal grudges and work with me to deal with the crisis at hand."
Fu Yuzhang was moved when he heard this. He knew that Su Ye was reminding him not to affect the stability of the court because of personal grudges. He nodded and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will put the overall situation first."
Su Ye nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, go ahead."
Fu Yuzhang bowed again and then slowly left the imperial study. His heart was filled with mixed emotions. He was deeply saddened by the death of the previous emperor, but at the same time he was also pleased that Su Ye had ascended the throne. He knew that Su Ye was a capable emperor who could lead the Tang Dynasty to a more prosperous future.
After Fu Yuzhang walked out of the imperial study, he took a deep breath of fresh air. He looked up at the starry night sky, his heart full of expectations for the future. He knew that he was about to embark on a challenging road, but he also believed that he had the ability to cope with it all.
On the way to the late emperor's palace, Fu Yuzhang's mood gradually calmed down. He thought of every little thing he had with the late emperor, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart. He knew that he had to keep vigil for the late emperor not only to fulfill his filial piety, but also to express his respect and remembrance for the late emperor.
When Fu Yuzhang arrived at the late emperor's bedroom, he saw that it was already decorated solemnly. He knelt in front of the coffin and prayed silently for the late emperor. His heart was filled with grief and longing, but he also knew that he had to be strong and protect this land for the late emperor.