The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the imperial road paved with red carpet looks like a winding red dragon.

On both sides stood officials dressed in court robes. The civil officials were elegant and solemn, and the military generals were heroic and valiant. They all bowed their heads respectfully and waited.

Melodious palace music came from afar, spreading near and shrouding the entire capital city in solemnity.

The bright yellow guard of honor marched slowly forward, with the canopy like clouds, flags fluttering, and golden axes shining brightly.

Chu Ze sat on the magnificent imperial carriage, wearing a crown and tassels on his head. Twelve strings of beaded curtains swayed gently with his steps, covering his cold and majestic face. Behind him followed a row of eunuchs and palace maids, with solemn expressions and light steps.

When the imperial carriage reached the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Chu Ze walked down steadily. The ministers shouted "Long live the emperor", the sound shook the earth and echoed in the palace.

The sunlight shines on Chu Ze, as if covering him with a layer of sacred light, symbolizing that a new dynasty is about to begin, and also foreshadowing endless changes in the palace in the future.

Chu Ze stood on a high step, his eyes slowly sweeping across the civil and military officials below, and stopped at Chu Heng who was at the front.

Chu Heng knelt on the ground with his head down, and his expression could not be seen clearly.

Chu Ze curled his lips. He must be unwilling at this moment.

"Everyone, please stand up." The voice was steady and powerful, revealing the unquestionable imperial aura. Everyone stood up to express their gratitude.

"I ascend the throne today. I wish that Dongling will prosper. I will govern the country diligently and live up to the trust of the late emperor and the expectations of the people." After he finished speaking, there was another round of cheers of "Long live the late emperor".

After that, there was a complicated ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens and ancestors, and Chu Ze carried out every step meticulously. When all the ceremonies were completed, he returned to the harem.

In Ningshou Palace, Concubine Xian is now the Empress Dowager.

Looking at her still youthful face in the mirror, the Queen Mother curled her lips and smiled.

Sure enough, only when a woman is ruthless can she get what she wants.

If she wasn't cruel and didn't take action, she might not be able to survive even if she lived to be seventy or eighty years old, and Chu Heng might get away with it. Then what would be the point of all her years of endurance?

"Mother, are you looking for me?" Chu Ze was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, looking handsome and dignified.

Empress Dowager Shangguan nodded with satisfaction.

"Although you have ascended the throne now, you should not rush to take action against those people in the court, especially Chu Heng."

"This son naturally knows." Although he couldn't wait to take action, if he took action against his brother right after ascending the throne, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction among court officials and the people.

"After I have secured this position, I will slowly deal with these people."

Empress Dowager Shangguan nodded slowly: "It's good that you know this. Also, regarding Cheng Jiuyuan, you should be more restrained. You have three years of mourning period, don't let the censors catch you. You are the emperor now, she can't escape your clutches."

Chu Ze was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly.

He was not in a hurry at this moment. After all, he didn't like to force people.

He believed that in these three years, he could make Cheng Jiuyuan willingly enter the palace.

The mother and son chatted for a long time before Chu Ze left Ningshou Palace with a smile on his face.

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at the message in his hand, and still found no trace of his grandparents.

She even sneaked into Prince Rui's Palace to search when Chu Ze ascended the throne today, but still found nothing.

Cheng Jiuyuan stood in front of the window, looking at the lush and leafy flowering trees in the courtyard, her fingertips tapping on the window sill.

Mu Jin came in and quietly put down the tea without disturbing her.

The girl makes this movement when she is thinking.

Cheng Jiuyuan sorted out the news of the past few days.

All of Chu Heng's properties, both visible and hidden, were searched, and even the residences and properties of important officials of Chu Ze's faction were searched, but there was still no news.

I searched both in the martial arts world and in the imperial court, but still couldn't find him.

Then there is only one place - the palace.

At this time, Cheng Jiuyuan was extremely grateful for the connections her two masters had left for her.

She turned around immediately: "Hibiscus."

"girl."

"Let our people pay attention to the situation in the palace and be on the lookout for anything unusual."

"Miss, do you suspect that the old lady and the old master are imprisoned somewhere in the palace?"

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded.

"Yes." Just as Mu Jin was about to leave, Song Lan hurried in.

"Girl, there's news!"

Both Cheng Jiuyuan and Mu Jin's eyes lit up.

"Prince Chen sent a message that the old lady and the others were locked up in a secret room in the Cloud Light Palace!"

Cheng Jiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief, Chu Heng had thought of it before her.

As long as she finds them, she has to find a suitable opportunity to rescue the two elders.

Chu Ze had just ascended the throne, so the palace must be heavily guarded at this time.

It is indeed difficult to rescue the two elders and send them out of the capital immediately.

"Girl, His Highness said that he has made all the arrangements and asked you not to worry."

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At the first morning court session after the new emperor ascended the throne, it seemed that nothing had changed, yet everything had changed.

The Chu Ze faction, especially Marquis Guangyi, was like a victorious rooster, holding their heads high with a smug look on their faces.

Chu Heng looked as usual.

Chu Heng is very thoughtful in his actions and will not reveal his strength until the very end.

His influence in the court far exceeds that of Chu Ze. For example, the Minister of Revenue Mu Zhuo, the Minister of Punishment Luan An, the Minister of Works Ye Rong, as well as General Jiang and Marquis Zhaoxin, etc., except for Minister Mu, are all neutral on the surface.

If it weren't for a will that appeared out of nowhere and whose authenticity could not be confirmed, it would be hard to say who would win or lose.

In the morning court, Chu Ze made some minor adjustments. He had just ascended the throne, and if he promoted his own people, it would surely cause dissatisfaction among the ministers.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Chu Heng slowly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Chu Ze was in a very good mood and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I would like to go to my fiefdom myself."

The ministers were shocked.

But if you think about it, you can understand it.

It is dangerous to stay in the capital.

Chu Ze was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Old Fifth, you are the only brother I have left, I really can't bear to let you go."

"When one reaches adulthood, he is given a title, which is the ancestral rule."

Chu Ze nodded: "Forget it, since you have made up your mind, I will not try to persuade you to stay."

He couldn't touch Chu Heng in a short period of time. Instead of letting him hang around in front of him, it would be better to let him go to the fiefdom.

As long as Chu Heng leaves, if anything happens, it can't be blamed on him.

After Chu Heng left, I believed that as time went by, Cheng Jiuyuan would soon forget about him.

"It's just this fiefdom..."

"I think Liping is a good choice."

The ministers looked at each other again.

Liping? It is remote and poor. It is a large area with many people, but it is full of steep mountains. It is the poorest prefecture in Dongling.

Why did the Prince choose that place?

Are you afraid that the new emperor won't agree to give it to other places?

Chu Ze was delighted and felt that Chu Heng was sensible.

This title was not given by him, but was proposed by Chu Heng himself.

He asked in a daze: "Liping? Is it too remote?"

"Brother Emperor, you know that my wish has always been to stay away from court disputes. Now that some things have been settled, I should stay away."

"When do you plan to leave?"

"Just two or three days."

"Okay then. If you need anything in the future, just write to me."

"Thank you, brother."