Dressed as cannon fodder and vowing to kick the heroine’s head off

Xiao Chenyi didn't want to be separated from his twin children for even a day.

A year later, he decisively abdicated the throne to his son Xiuqi.

Everyone had already predicted this matter and accepted it without any objection.

On the first day of March in the eighty-eighth year of the Dali Dynasty, the new emperor ascended the throne.

The reign title was set as "Yongchang", implying that the dynasty would always be prosperous.

The new emperor's ceremony was also held grandly on that day.

The first day of the new year was a sunny day.

The early morning light was like golden silk gently draped over every inch of the palace.

As the breeze blew gently, the pines and cypresses beside the palace wall swayed slightly, making a rustling sound, as if whispering the ancient stories of the dynasty.

The entire palace was enveloped in a thick atmosphere of solemnity and joy.

The gates of the palace were opened early to welcome people from all directions to come and congratulate.

The avenue leading to the Hall of Supreme Harmony had long been carefully swept spotlessly. The wide red carpet stretched all the way from the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the palace gate, like a galloping red dragon, carrying the glory and hope of the dynasty.

The white marble railings on both sides of the red carpet sparkled with a warm luster under the caress of the sun. The railings were carved with exquisite patterns, including phoenixes spreading their wings to fly, majestic unicorns, and dragons riding on the clouds. They seemed to be guarding the road to the pinnacle of power.

The flower beds on both sides of the avenue are in full bloom with gorgeous flowers. The colorful petals tremble gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of fragrance, which complements the solemn atmosphere and adds a bit of vitality and vigor to this special day.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, there is a magnificent and golden scene.

The golden dragon pillar is like the backbone supporting the heaven and earth, strong and majestic.

The caisson on the top of the hall is like a deep and mysterious universe, with colorful patterns intertwined in it, telling the long and glorious history of the ancient dynasty.

The throne is high above, located in the center of the hall. It is a symbol of power and responsibility, shining like the sun. Today it will welcome its new owner and usher in a new era.

The floor of the Hall of Supreme Harmony is paved with mirror-smooth marble. Each piece of marble has been carefully polished and can clearly reflect people's figures.

The walls of the hall are covered with portraits of emperors from past dynasties. Their eyes seem to travel through time and space, watching today's significant coronation ceremony, as if silently entrusting the dynasty's mission and heritage to the new emperor.

In the corner of the hall stands a huge bronze incense burner with precious spices burning in it. Light smoke rises up, filling the air with a faint and mysterious fragrance, adding a solemn atmosphere to the entire hall.

A few rays of sunlight filtered through the windows of the main hall, and dust particles danced in the light, as if the elves of history were leaping at this sacred moment.

Yun Xi was wearing the empress dowager's phoenix robe and an extremely gorgeous phoenix crown on her head.

She sat upright in the seat prepared specially for the Empress Dowager, her posture straight and her manners graceful, showing her dignity.

The corners of her mouth rose slightly, her eyes were full of relief and pride, her gaze was fixed on her son who was about to ascend the throne, her eyes were filled with deep expectations.

Although Xiao Chenyi abdicated, he was still imposing and his majestic gaze intimidated those around him.

There was a faint smile on his face, which showed his relief that his son had successfully ascended the throne, as well as his peace of mind that the dynasty would continue.

Mibao jumped and ran to the seat behind his mother and sat down.

The pink skirt was as gorgeous and dazzling as a blooming flower. The satin was embroidered with exquisite butterflies, and the butterfly wings were dotted with fine silk threads, which trembled gently as she walked, as if they were about to dance.

She wore gorgeous pearls and jade on her head, and the gold and gems complemented each other, sparkling with charming light in her hair.

Her face was filled with excitement, and her innocent smile lit up the entire hall like the sun.

"Mom, is my brother really going to be the emperor?" She leaned close to Yun Xi's ear and asked softly and joyfully.

Yun Xi nodded slightly: "Yeah."

Mibao squeezed his handkerchief with joy: That’s great!

In the future, she would ask her brother to agree to anything that her parents did not allow. She would ask her brother to give her a few secret guards to accompany her on her travels.

Two delicate little babies were also carried into the hall.

Their gem-like little eyeballs rolled around, looking curiously at everything around them.

Her little face is rosy like a ripe apple, and her little mouth is slightly open. Her innocent and cute look is very endearing.

The palace maids carried them carefully, walked behind Xiao Chenyi, and stood side by side.

"Give it to me!" Xiao Chenyi turned around, picked up the two kids, and placed them on his knees, letting them face the crowd attending the ceremony.

The ministers were slightly surprised: Wasn’t the late emperor too doting on these two children?

When the auspicious moment arrived, the bells rang, echoing over the imperial palace and reaching every corner of the capital.

The ministers immediately calmed down and lined up neatly in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. They all stood straight, fearing that the new emperor would think they did not support him.

The sunlight shines through the clouds and onto the ministers' court robes, as if giving them a sense of sacred mission.

Envoys from various countries also came to watch the ceremony. They all looked solemn and stood there quietly, witnessing the power transition of this great dynasty.

The music started.

Outside the main hall, Xiuqi was wearing a dragon robe, a crown on his head, and walking slowly on a red carpet.

The dragon embroidered with gold thread on the robe seems to be shining with sacred light, and each dragon scale is lifelike and seems to be swimming. The cuffs and collar are embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns, which symbolize good luck.

The pearls and gems on the crown complement each other, and the reflected light is as dazzling as the sun, symbolizing the supreme imperial power.

The young Xiuqi has grown a lot taller, has a handsome face, an upright posture, and a firm look in his eyes.

When he reached the outside of the hall, he paused, raised his head slightly, took a deep breath, and calmed himself.

He unconsciously clenched his fists under his dragon robe: "From today on, I will be the ruler of this dynasty, and the fate of all people in the world will depend on me."

"I cannot let down my father, the emperor, and my mother, the empress, for their expectations, the uncles and aunts for their cultivation of me, and the foundation laid by the ancestors of this dynasty. I must become a wise ruler, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the country can prosper."

He swore silently in his heart, his eyes becoming more determined.

He took the first firm and powerful step towards the hall.

The soles of the shoes gently touched the ground, making a steady sound that echoed in the silent hall, like beating the war drums of history.

There was silence all around except for the sound of his footsteps.

Step by step, as he gradually approached the throne, his heartbeat slightly quickened, but his expression remained majestic.

When he saw Yun Xi with tears in her eyes, a warm current surged in his heart. His excitement gradually calmed down.

Step by step, he finally stood in front of the throne.