The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Li Changfeng was brought to the palace. As soon as he saw the Empress Dowager, he became furious. His eyes seemed to spit out flames and his clenched fists trembled violently.

The Queen Mother was also shocked when she saw Li Changfeng. When her eyes met An Xia's deep eyes, she knew that she had been completely defeated.

Even the pit she had dug for Emperor Mingde was filled by this Phoenix Girl with Destiny.

Shi Anxia stood to one side and asked calmly, "Li Changfeng, who is Jiang Meilian to you?"

Li Changfeng prostrated himself on the ground, telling all he knew, "Jiang Meilian is the criminal's first wife in name only. She was pregnant with the late emperor's posthumous child, but the empress dowager gave her to the criminal in order to conceal her identity. As a result, the late emperor's posthumous child took the place of the criminal's eldest son, and his name was Li Tianlin."

Shi Anxia asked again, "So the Li Tianlin who died a while ago is the late emperor's posthumous son?"

Li Changfeng answered every question, "Yes, Li Tianlin told me that he already knew my true identity, and said that the Queen Mother would mobilize the entire Li family to support him as emperor. In a rage, I set a fire and burned him and Jiang Meilian to death."

All the ministers looked at Li Changfeng and Empress Dowager Jiqing with an indescribable feeling in their hearts.

What kind of people came out of this Li family? They are simply a scourge to the North Wing.

At the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief. The identity of the prince consort was no longer in doubt, which was great news for the entire North Wing.

Li Changfeng cried, "My Li family was once the pillar of the North Wing, but it was all ruined by this woman..."

The ministers sneered, most of them with disdain or indifference on their faces, some shook their heads slightly, some whispered to themselves, and some even rolled their eyes outright.

The crimes of the Li family are too numerous to list. What a rotten shit to be the pillar of the North Wing!

Li Changfeng was taken out of the palace and peace returned to the court.

When Emperor Mingde saw that An Xia and Cen Yuan were reluctant to sit in that seat, he sighed in his heart, and finally shook his head gently, his eyes full of complexity and heartache.

He stood up slowly and walked towards the two people with steady steps, each step seeming to carry a heavy burden.

He also knew that Cen Yuan's status was not suitable for sitting there. But everything Cen Yuan had done for the North Wing made him more qualified than anyone else to sit in the position of regent.

He also knew that his daughter was tired, exhausted to the extreme in her past and present lives. He should protect her and make her life smooth, so as to be worthy of the merits she had accumulated.

Emperor Mingde's voice was gentle but firm, breaking the silence in the room. "The Qingchen Project has come to a perfect end. This is thanks to the loyalty and fearlessness of every official involved in the Qingchen Project. But I especially want to thank my Princess Haiyan and her husband... No, he is not only her husband, he is also my Minister of Northern Propaganda Department."

He continued, "The entire 'Qingchen' plan was planned by the couple, and even I am a part of their plan. Their achievements are seen and remembered by me and the people of the world. I have decided to give Yanxing Mountain to Princess Haiyan and her husband as a reward and recognition for their outstanding contributions."

Upon hearing this, the couple both bowed to express their gratitude.

Shi Anxia was delighted to have obtained Yanxing Mountain, and said sincerely, "All I ask for is peace for my country and my family. May my father live long and long!"

I really want to write down the words “Long live the emperor!” and stick them on Emperor Mingde’s forehead.

Now that everything has been settled, the North Wing will no longer be in jeopardy.

The sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on the magnificent hall, adding a touch of sacredness to this solemn moment.

The generals, dressed in armor, walked into the hall with steady steps. The heroes followed closely behind them, holding battle reports or carrying captured spoils, and everyone's face was filled with joy and pride that could not be concealed.

Tang Xinghe and other martial arts candidates were full of energy and looked very happy.

General Fu, General Ma and others were rewarded with promotions and hundreds of acres of fertile land for their outstanding performance in the Qingchen Plan.

Ma Chuyi was promoted to the chief of the Dongyu Guard and was rewarded with 1,000 taels of gold and 100 pieces of silk to show the emperor's recognition of his loyalty and talent.

As for Tang Xinghe and other candidates, their efforts and talents were also rewarded.

Emperor Mingde not only bestowed upon them the honor of military scholars, but also assigned them to various departments of the court according to their respective expertise.

There were two champions, Tang Xinghe and Xing Mingyue, Wei Yuzhi and Wu Qicheng, and Zhao Zhui and Ma Chuyang.

This ranking is determined by various scores and performances in each game, as well as the selection by Emperor Mingde.

Yunqi Academy won the top three places in the imperial examination, which was simply astonishing, but also convincing.

They are indeed worthy!

Inside the hall, as the rewards were handed out one by one, the atmosphere of rewarding merit became increasingly warm and solemn.

The more heated the scene became, the more embarrassed Empress Dowager Jiqing, who was forced to kneel in the palace, looked.

She actually felt a little regretful at this moment. Knowing that she was the Phoenix Girl of Destiny, why did she bother to compete with her? How could she beat a person who was reborn?

Just when the Empress Dowager was lost in thought, Emperor Mingde summoned a very important person to the palace.

That person was the fourth prince, Prince Ling, Xiao Zhi. He was imposing and heroic.

He is very handsome, serious and taciturn.

He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, which was embroidered with intricate and delicate cloud and dragon patterns. His steps were steady and powerful, and he knelt on one leg as he came up, "I am lucky to have fulfilled your mission!"

That's right, this "Clear Dust" plan was also a critical test for Prince Ling. His Royal Highness Prince Ling led his troops to confront Hong Yang at Beisheng Gate, and successfully captured Hong Yang at a cost of almost no bloodshed.

Emperor Mingde said slowly, "I will announce to the world that I will appoint Prince Ling as the Crown Prince. This decision is based on Prince Ling's virtue and talent, as well as his loyalty and contribution to the country. Prince Ling will shoulder the heavy responsibility of inheriting the throne, govern the world with benevolence, and benefit all people."

The Empress Dowager's ears were buzzing. Crown Prince! Emperor Mingde wanted to make Prince Ling Xiao Zhi the Crown Prince!

She recalled Shi Anrou saying, "Later, Empress Dowager Huizheng deposed Emperor Yuqing and invited Prince Ling back from his fiefdom to become the emperor..."

The Queen Mother spat a mouthful of blood onto her robe.

Shi Anxia is so cruel. He has directly advanced the course of history by so many years!

Prince Ling Xiao Zhi was also a little surprised for a moment. He didn't expect that he would be so successful and even be named the crown prince.

He knelt down again in a hurry to express his gratitude. "I will study the ways of governing a country with a rigorous attitude, humbly seek advice from the wise officials in the court, and work diligently to strive for excellence in government affairs. I will also always bear in mind the heart of benevolence and put the people first, so that the fortunes of the Northern Wing will prosper and the people will live a prosperous and healthy life. I am willing to defend the glory of the Northern Wing with my life, and live up to the grace of my father and the people."

Emperor Mingde nodded with satisfaction. Among these sons, only this one was good looking. That Pighead Nine… was sold and still helped count the silver.

He said, "The Ministry of Rites is fully responsible for the preparation of the enthronement ceremony... Where is the Minister of Rites?"

"Chen is here!"

Emperor Mingde said, "I order you to immediately prepare for the enthronement ceremony. You must strive for perfection. You must not only reflect the royal style, but also take into account the spirit of frugality. You must not waste money and lose the support of the people. While the envoys from all over the world are in the North Wing, let's join in the grand event and let the world know that the North Wing is fair in establishing the crown prince and demonstrate the style of a great country."

"I obey!"

The new issue of "Yijing Weekly" is extremely rich in content. The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is confirmed, the list of the martial arts examination is released, and most importantly... the Empress Dowager was given poisoned wine and died.