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However, in fact, this gift had already been confirmed by the imperial decree issued by the Supreme Emperor yesterday, and today was just a matter of conveying the decree.

If he dared to openly defy the will of the retired emperor, he was afraid that the late emperor would be so furious that he might depose him from the throne he had just ascended at any time.

Next to the new emperor sat the retired emperor who had abdicated.

Although the emperor no longer personally holds government power, the prestige he accumulated in the past still exists.

At this moment, he was staring quietly at everything happening in front of him, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an elusive smile.

No one could guess what the retired emperor was thinking.

The retired emperor's face was as calm as water, and he never uttered a word from beginning to end.

He just silently stared at the ministers below the stage, his eyes were as deep as the sea, making it impossible to glimpse the deep meaning contained in them.

The arguments among the ministers rose and fell like the tide, one wave higher than the other.

Some ministers were very emotional and argued passionately that there were many inappropriate aspects in awarding red-lettered iron certificates.

Some ministers seemed extremely cautious, standing aside with their heads lowered and obeying orders submissively, not even daring to breathe, let alone express any opinions.

The new emperor sat on the magnificent and majestic dragon throne, his eagle-like sharp eyes slowly swept over the ministers standing below.

I saw his fingers unconsciously tapping back and forth on the exquisite armrests of the dragon throne, making crisp and rhythmic sounds, as if the slight sound could help him calm the surging thoughts in his heart.

At this moment, an old and respected minister walked out of the crowd with steady steps.

The old minister had a solemn face, his eyes sparkling, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the red seal and iron certificate is a supreme reward, and it must not be given to others so rashly, otherwise it may cause unpredictable disasters!"

After saying this, he bowed deeply to the new emperor, then stood up straight and stared at the new emperor above with a serious expression.

When the new emperor heard this, his already slightly tense expression instantly became even more serious, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

However, before the new emperor could respond, another young and vigorous minister strode out and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, since the emperor has already issued an order, as a minister, we should obey the emperor's will and act accordingly!"

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a stone that caused a thousand waves, and the court suddenly fell into noise and chaos.

The new emperor's face became increasingly gloomy as his ministers argued, as if a thunderous wrath would strike at any time.

But at this moment, the high and mighty emperor was still sitting quietly and calmly, his eyes as deep as the sea seemed calm and without any waves.

But it seems that he can easily penetrate the disguises and cover-ups of the people in front of him and see into the truest thoughts in everyone's heart.

The debate among the ministers became more and more intense. Someone shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the foundation of the country. It is really of great importance. You must not make a hasty decision!"

Before he finished speaking, another minister hurriedly echoed, "I second your motion. I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order to avoid a big mistake!"

But at the same time, there were also ministers who supported the decision of the emperor, arguing: "Your Majesty, this is indeed a wise and intelligent move. The achievements of the general and the princess are evident to all!"

For a moment, the entire court was filled with noise, various opinions came one after another, and it was very lively.

Faced with such a chaotic situation, the new emperor finally lost his patience. He slapped the armrest of the dragon throne, stood up suddenly, and said in a stern voice: "The imperial edict has been issued, it is the golden word, there is no reason to change it! My dear ministers, please stop arguing about this matter!"

The new emperor's roar was like a bolt from the blue, instantly quieting the noisy court. Everyone was silent, not daring to say another word.

At this moment, a faint smile finally appeared on the weathered face of the retired emperor, as warm as the sun breaking through the ice in spring.

He said slowly, "The vast land of Great Xia will depend on you, my dear ministers, from now on. You can continue to discuss state affairs in the morning court. I should also return to my bedroom to recuperate."

When saying this, the retired emperor actually used the word "I" for the first time. His voice seemed to contain a sense of relief after being liberated, but also revealed a hint of attachment that was hard to let go.

After saying this, the emperor gently raised one hand and waved to a young eunuch standing not far away from him.

Seeing this, the young eunuch did not dare to be negligent in the slightest, and hurriedly trotted forward in small steps. When he got close, he bent slightly respectfully and stretched out his arms in a gesture of serving.

Then, the emperor slowly and gently placed his hand on the young eunuch's hand.

Although his movements seemed a little slow, his every move still exuded an innate majesty that made people dare not look directly at him.

Afterwards, the emperor held the young eunuch's hand and walked out step by step.

His steps seemed steady, powerful and unwavering, yet each step he took seemed to carry the heavy weight accumulated over the years.

Even though he is old and frail now, the emperor's posture is still as upright as before, and his back is as straight as a pine tree.

Look at the dragon robe on him that symbolizes the supreme imperial power. Although it has been eroded by time and is no longer as new and bright as it once was, it still continuously exudes an incomparably noble aura that makes people feel awe.

At the same time, rays of golden sunlight poured down through the tightly closed door of the palace, shining squarely on the body of the retired emperor, outlining a dazzling golden outline like a stroke of genius.

At this moment, there was peace and tranquility in the retired emperor's eyes as deep as the sea, as if he was silently looking back at his own glorious achievements in the past and the ups and downs he had experienced along the way.

As he slowly walked past the ministers, his steps were steady and powerful.

Every step seems to carry the heavy weight of history.

At this moment, he gently turned his head, and his deep eyes swept across those faces that were once very familiar to him as quickly as lightning.

In this brief moment, the whole world seemed to be frozen.

Time seemed to have frozen under a spell, everything around became extremely quiet, and the only sound I could hear was the beating of my own heart.