Hello Chang’an

 Thanks to the unusual silence in the palace, when the empress spoke again, her voice was not loud but could be heard clearly in everyone's ears——

"This letter is indeed the handwriting of my son Axiao."

Hearing this affirmation, everyone's expressions changed.

The empress confirmed the handwriting of this letter, which was equivalent to confirming Chang Suining's identity in public...

Ma Xingzhou could not help but say: "Your Majesty..."

Your Majesty is going to...

"I am also an insider about the fact that the female official named Zhong Jiuniang was favored by the late emperor and gave birth to a dragon heir." The Emperor Shengzhi held the dragon crutch in one hand and the letter in the other and looked at the crowd: "However, it was the time when the emperor gave birth to a dragon heir. The emperor was seriously ill and passed away. Afterwards, I only held the concubines responsible for murdering the emperor's heirs, but did not publicize the matter-"

Chang Suijing listened quietly - at least up to this point, everything this saint said was the first-class truth.

"After that, I also tried to find out the whereabouts of Zhong Jiuniang and her daughter, but Axiao followed his father before he could tell me about it..."

When the Holy Emperor said this, he turned to look at Chang Sui Ning in front of the sacrifice table: "Whether I failed to restrain the concubines in the harem back then or let the royal blood flow out later, it is all my fault."

Having said this, the empress handed the dragon crutch into the hands of the prince, slowly raised her hand and gave a deep salute upward: "I am here to apologize to the ancestors of the Li family."

Chang Suining's expression remained unchanged, and he raised his hand to salute the empress at the right time.

There is a great significance between this ceremony and the other ceremony.

The Taifu acted as a guarantee, and Yao Yi gave a complete and defensible account of the cause and effect. Li Rong, the princess with the highest status in the royal family, testified, and there was also an old book written by the former Crown Prince Xiao...

To be more specific, the authenticity of the royal bloodline is a family matter of the Li family. The authenticity should be left to the Li family to judge - with the testimony of Li Rong and the former prince's letters, Chang Suining was given the status of a Li princess. More than enough.

But the special thing about this matter is that Chang Sui Ning is not destined to be just an ordinary Princess Li...

Under such a premise, the conditions for identifying the authenticity of his identity have become extremely strict.

This major event of returning to the clan, which will determine the political direction, has no room for being overthrown with the empress' confirmation, even if she is now just an exiled emperor with no power.

The rain outside the palace stopped at some point.

The storm in everyone's hearts is getting stronger and stronger, violently washing away everyone's mind.

Tu Yushi, who had not eaten much for two days, fell down tremblingly and was helped up by his colleagues.

There were many officials beside Tu Yushi with solemn expressions. Their eyes were looking at Yao Yi, the eldest princess, and even the letter in the emperor's hand... All the evidence was so "perfect" that no one could find any flaws.

Can an old incident that happened nearly twenty years ago really be able to preserve all evidence and clues so perfectly?

Their intuition told them that this matter was so smooth and even suspicious, but they couldn't find any angle to question it...

Even after the Li family and the emperor had approved it, they no longer had any position to question.

Chang Sui Ning Weiyou was in a hurry to say something. As the teacher said at first, this ceremony would give everyone a chance to speak.

However, no one spoke again.

When everyone's hearts and minds were as turbulent as the ocean, suddenly an official came into the palace and said: "Envoy, there is an immortal master coming to visit!"

Dasheng highly respected Taoism, and few Taoist priests would turn him away.

Moreover, this official calls himself "immortal master", which shows that the person who comes here must be extraordinary.

After hearing this, some officials came back to their senses and guessed that this was a method arranged by Chang Suining in advance. It was nothing more than borrowing the words of some so-called experts to further confirm his identity, or using mysterious words to prove his future. Everything you do paves the way…

However, when the immortal master was invited into the palace, all the officials turned pale.

The visitor was dressed in a gray-white Taoist robe, with a fly whisk in his arms, and had silver-white beard and hair. He was surrounded by an aura that made people call him "immortal master" at a glance.

"—National Preceptor!" an official blurted out in shock.

"It turned out to be the Imperial Master..."

"Hasn't the Imperial Master already passed away?"

“…”

Amidst the high and low sounds of surprise, Tianjing walked to the center of the hall and first gave a Taoist ceremony in the direction of the Holy Emperor: "Your Majesty, we meet again."

The Taoist had a calm and detached smile on his face, and he didn't seem to care about the previous assassination by the Emperor.

This is indeed the case. Tianjing came to this world to observe the destiny of the world, and ordinary worldly grudges, life and death are not seen by him.

The emperor's expression was also very calm, and she was not surprised or angry because of Tianjing's resurrection. She nodded slightly, and did not explain or ask anything. She just took advantage of the situation and said: "The national master has already completed his cultivation, but he is worried about it again." Returning to this earthly world, I must have come here for heaven’s secret—”

"Exactly." Tian Jing turned to look at the dense rain and mist outside the palace: "The poor Taoist walked in the world, wanting to find the vitality of the common people, and came to the treasure land of Taiyuan. Today, he saw a dragon aura emerging here, so he entered this door to explore. look."

The expressions of the people in the palace changed after hearing this.

There is no clear direction in the words of the National Master, but combined with today's return ceremony, it is not difficult to guess what the "dragon energy" he refers to means.

Dashengzun Taoism, but not everyone believes in it. If these words are spoken by ordinary Taoist priests, there will be many people who criticize his evil words to confuse the public. But those who have cultivated Taoism to the level of Tianjing Guoshi... Even if they don't believe it, they still can't believe it. You also need to maintain a sense of awe.

If we look back, it is said that not long after the empress was born, she was asserted by the Tianjing Imperial Master that she was the emperor's relative...

Although there is no way to study this matter, the empress's important use of Tianjing Imperial Master after she ascended the throne was indeed noticed by the world.

Since he became the national preceptor, the Heavenly Mirror has predicted disasters for Da Sheng more than once, and every time he has been successful.

And since Tianjing Imperial Master left, the imperial power centered on the Empress has indeed declined rapidly...

Until then, the national master appeared again, but it was at Chang Sui Ning's return ceremony...

Wherever it went, it seemed like a mirror in the sky, reflecting the secrets of heaven - this thought appeared uncontrollably in the hearts of many people. Before everyone could get rid of this thought, they suddenly heard the exclamation of excitement outside the palace.

He Wuhu ran into the hall with an excited expression. He clasped his fists and pointed out the hall with one finger: "Envoy! Lucky clouds suddenly appeared in the sky!"

Chang Sui Ning was slightly startled.

There was already a lot of noise in the hall, and Cui Lang led his clan members to rush out of the hall: "Quick, go and have a look!"

Everyone came to their senses and began to rush out of the palace.

They either ran into the palace courtyard or stood on the stone steps. When they looked up at the sky, they all clearly saw the wonders above their heads.

In the still gray sky, a group of colorful clouds split out from behind the dark clouds, which was particularly eye-catching.

As the air flow and wind direction surged, the colorful clouds were gradually torn and enlarged, as misty as a gauze, spreading out on the sky, magnificent and sacred, and extremely breathtaking.

Colorful auspicious clouds are extremely rare, and many people have only heard of them in rumors recording auspiciousness. There was a commotion inside and outside the hall.

Chang Suining stood at the top of the stone steps in front of the palace, with the colorful clouds reflected in his eyes, and exclaimed softly: "Cui Ling'an, you are indeed right, auspicious days must have auspicious signs."

Cui Jing stood beside her and watched this strange phenomenon with her.

Chang Suining looked at the vast sky and the moist rain floating between the sky and the earth, and said to himself: "It seems that my ancestors of the Li family also want to see me sort out this chaotic mountain and river as soon as possible, and continue the prosperity and peace..."

In this way, her bento was approved by her ancestors.

She fulfilled this expectation today.

The woman in a blue skirt stood on the steps, drowned by the noise.

The noise was not only in the palace courtyard, not only in the Jin Temple, but in the entire Taiyuan City.

All the people in the city saw this scene and knew that a grand return ceremony was being held in the Jin Temple today.

Hearing the joyful sound coming from outside Jinci Temple was like the ocean surging and the mountains shaking, and the hearts of the officials in the palace seemed to be as if thousands of troops were marching through them.

For hundreds of thousands of years, people have believed in the divine right of the emperor, and the emperor, who is the master of the world, is often regarded as a "god" born in response to destiny.

The impact of this auspicious event witnessed by thousands of people at this time is immeasurable.

The royal family and the emperor recognized her, the tutor recognized her, the imperial master recognized her, the gods and the ancestors of the Li family recognized her, and the people's hearts will also recognize her...

And these officials, who had categorically regarded the falling rain in Taiyuan as a sign of the dissatisfaction of the ancestors the day before yesterday, were now cut off from the qualifications to deny that this auspicious cloud phenomenon was the will of God.

When the colorful clouds faded away, gaps appeared between the clouds. At a glance, they looked like dragon scales stacked up and floating in the air.

The hustle and bustle in Taiyuan City has not yet subsided, and everyone in the Jin Temple has returned to the hall one after another and returned to their seats.

At the emperor's instruction, an official from Zongzheng Temple held a jade box in his hand and walked to the altar.

Inside the jade box is the genealogy of the Dasheng royal family.

The royal genealogy is divided into the jade ultimatum of the emperor of the dynasty, the genealogy of Tianhuangyuan faction of the emperor's line, the genealogy of princes and princesses, the genealogy of queens, and the genealogy of the clan.

Zongzheng Temple officials took out the genealogy of the princes and princesses and turned to the last page of the children of the late Emperor Hongxiao. It was written by the Taifu himself - [The ninth daughter of Emperor Hongxiao, Li Shi Suining]

The Taifu then dipped in ink and wrote the birth date and birth date that Chang Sui Ning had already "forged".

At this time, sunlight broke out from behind the clouds, and golden light penetrated into the hall, dispelling the gloom and darkness.

Chang Suining stared at the golden light, feeling a little dizzy for a moment. With each word written by the teacher, she felt like she was sinking into the void, as if her soul was rooted in the world again.

From now on, she will be Li Suining, and she will use this identity to fulfill the ideal mission she has set for herself.

Zongzheng Temple officials enshrined the completed genealogy on the sacrificial table. The young man in Xuanpao who had been guarding the steps knelt down and saluted the person above him: "Cui Jing of Xuance Mansion, please see Her Royal Highness the eldest princess."

He will be the first witness to congratulate her when she returns to the world with her original surname - he has been preparing for this day since a long time ago.

Cui Jing held a high position and held the dignity and arrogance of a nobleman. In the memories of many officials, it was almost impossible to see him kneeling like this before.

And his kneeling undoubtedly represented Xuance Jun's approval and following, which carried as much weight as a mountain.

Wei Shuyi also raised his hands and bowed deeply: "I'm sorry to see you, Wei Shuyi, but also to see your Royal Highness, the eldest princess."

The elderly Taifu took two steps back, stood with Wei Shuyi, raised his hand and saluted: "Chu Hui of the Ministry of Rites has met the eldest princess."

"The Cui clan members pay homage to Her Royal Highness the eldest princess!"

Cui Lang laid his hands on the ground in the palace, made a very solemn salute, and touched his head to the ground with a loud and high-pitched voice.

Chang Sui'an also knelt down, and there was a hint of muteness in the same loud voice: "Xuan Cejun Chang Sui'an has met my eldest princess!"

A Dian, who had been listening quietly and obediently, couldn't help but feel excited and excited when hearing His Highness's voice, but also wanted to cry for no reason. He then knelt down next to Chang Sui'an, his eyes as bright as stars: "Your Highness! A Dian meets Your Highness!"

He can finally call His Highness Your Highness!

"Dai Cong, the Governor-General of Bingzhou, meets Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"Master Tu De at the Censor's Platform...see the eldest princess." Censor Tu went out and knelt down, touching his forehead to the ground: "And please ask the eldest princess to punish her and punish her."

There was no wind in the hall, but there seemed to be wind, blowing over the backs and heads of everyone, causing them to bow one after another.

The soldiers outside the palace, led by Yuan Xiang, Shepherd's Purse, He Wuhu and others, all bowed their knees and worshiped from both sides of the palace gate and into the palace courtyard.

Chang Suining looked through the open door of the palace and looked out of the palace. He raised his hand to hold a salute, and the silk draped down from his arms.

The music of the ceremony finally sounded at this time, and the musicians played the peace chapter together.

Amidst the music, Chang Suining and Li Suining faced the sacrificial table and formally paid homage to the ancestors of the Li family.

This time, the officials behind her joined her in kneeling.

As everyone worshiped together, everything settled.

The following ceremony process ended in a calm and solemn atmosphere.

Thousands of miles away, in the city of Luoyang, the eastern capital, in the front yard of the government office, Luo Guanlin inserted three sticks of incense into the incense burner, and led a group of scribes and officials to lower their robes and bow in the direction of the sacrifice table and Taiyuan.

In the governor's office in Jiangdu City, Yao Ran, Wang Yue and others also set up a sacrificial table, and Chang Kuo and Meng Lie were both present.

The number of officials in Jiangdu is ten times greater than that in Luoyang. All the officials in the first seven halls are present. As Chang Kuo, holding a cane under his arm, inserts the incense into the floor-standing bronze incense burner, the people standing in the courtyard are deeply moved along with the colleagues in front. Bow down.

In this late spring season, everyone's lowered gazes are all filled with excitement.

In the Jin Temple in Taiyuan, after the ceremony, Li Suining straightened up, and the officials who were kneeling at the steps also stood up.

As everyone stood up, the figure who was still kneeling in the temple became conspicuous, attracting everyone's attention.

An official tried to step forward to help, but the owner of the figure lowered his figure lower and tapped his forehead tightly on the ground, making it difficult to see the description.

Wei Shuyi looked at him and said, "Why can't Your Highness kneel down for so long?"

"Today, today the emperor's sister returns to the clan... I feel very at ease to be witnessed by the heroic spirit of the ancestors of the Li family..." The prince's voice trembled a little, and he reluctantly raised his head a little, trying to make the order of the words less confusing: "In front of the ancestors of the ancestors. Here, Li Zhi has a favor to ask..."

Li Suining looked at him.

Amidst the noise, Li Zhi closed his eyes tightly. When he opened them again, his voice became much firmer, but still inevitably had a hint of crying: "...the ancestors are supreme, Li Zhi cannot harm the country. , I am truly unworthy of the responsibilities of the Crown Prince, and for the sake of prosperity for the people, I hereby request that I be deposed as the Crown Prince!"

Saying that, the young man knocked his head heavily again:

"—Kowtow to the ancestors and saints for their approval!" (End of this chapter)