Since General Dong was engaged to Xiao Hui, he was undoubtedly Xiao Yuan’s son-in-law, and naturally bolder than others.
Seeing Xiao Yuan’s reluctance, he hurriedly found a piece of yellow cloth from sowhere and draped it over Xiao Yuan: "Father-in-law, now that you have donned the imperial robe, you must be Emperor, whether you like it or not."
Xiao Ling laughed as he stood up: "Third Brother, it is destiny; you must accept it."
They lifted Xiao Yuan onto the higher seat, then stepped back and knelt thrice with nine prostrations, loudly chanting "Longevity!"
The servants of the Xiao Mansion, hearing the commotion, also kneeled in the courtyard, shouting "Longevity!"
Xiao Yuan smiled wryly: "You people, what am I to do now?"
Xiao Ying and Xiao Hui ca over, chuckling: "According to us children, Father should be Emperor. Father rescued the people of Jiangnan from calamity, and relieved countless folks from their suffering. How could you not be Emperor? Emperor Jingqing is incompetent; it’s long been ti for a change."
Xiao Yin laughed: "Elder brother and sister are right. Since the tis of the three sovereigns and five emperors, dynasties change as is destined. How can there be a thousand-year dynasty? Didn’t the Da Qi Dynasty seize power from the previous dynasty? Why not our Xiao Family? Father surpasses Emperor Jingqing tenfold."
Xiao Yin was truly joyful, her heart brimming with excitent.
She thought, at least it would take more than ten years for Xiao Yuan to ascend the throne, and only then she could beco a Princess. But unexpectedly, within just a few years, her father is to beco Emperor, and she is to beco a Princess. Heavens, a Princess! Really a Princess, and keeping a pampered lover is no longer a dream.
"Alright then."
Xiao Yuan reluctantly nodded: "Since you all insist, I must accept. Alright, rise. Ying’er, discuss with Mr. i and the Lin Family about selecting an auspicious day for my proclamation to the world and ascension."
"Your son obeys."
Xiao Ying saluted and withdrew.
As he left the study, he couldn’t hide the smile on his face.
A few servants gathered to congratulate Xiao Ying: "Congratulations, young master... No, no, it should be congratulations, Your Highness."
Xiao Ying nodded: "Father ascends, all of the realm rejoices. Tell everyone, this month’s salary is doubled."
He spoke and swiftly headed to the back courtyard.
Such joyful news, Xiao Ying must share with Anning.
Xiao Hui staggered back to her own courtyard in the back residence.
Xiao Yi and Xiao Yun happened to co over to discuss matters, but upon seeing Xiao Hui’s odd expression, they asked with concern: "Sister Hui? What’s wrong?"
Xiao Hui sat down, gulped a mouthful of cold tea, then burst into laughter.
She grabbed Xiao Yi’s hand: "Yi’er, Father is about to ascend the throne, Father is becoming Emperor!"
With a clatter, the teacup in Xiao Yun’s hand fell to the ground, shattering.
"What?"
Her fingers shook in shock: "Sister, say it again."
Xiao Hui said loudly: "Father is becoming Emperor."
Xiao Yun suddenly stood up: "Really?"
Xiao Hui nodded again: "Really, earlier in the study, several generals and Sixth Uncle implored Father to ascend the throne. General Dong draped the yellow robe on Father. Father refused repeatedly, but reluctantly had to accept. Not just , Brother Ying and Yin’er saw it too, it’s all true."
"Then..."
Only then did Xiao Yi react: "Then we will be Princesses?"
Xiao Hui nodded: "Yes, Father is Emperor, naturally, we are Princesses."
Heavens, Xiao Yi didn’t know how to react.
She never thought she would soday beco a Princess.
Years ago, she was an orphan bullied by others. But in just a few years, she’s becoming a Princess, a life beyond imagination.
Xiao Yun clenched her fists, overwheld with joy that she couldn’t hide her smile.
She is becoming a Princess, truly a Princess, and henceforth, none shall scorn her.
After the joy, tears welled in Xiao Yun’s eyes.
She still rembered so childhood events.
Actually, she knew she had parents. But they abandoned her because she was a girl, because she fell ill, fearing dical costs and contagion to her brother, they took her and left her in the mountains.
Later, a hunter found her in the mountains and raised her for two years, until he died of illness, leaving her unsupervised until she was adopted, and finally lived like a human being.
Back then, when her mother had just given birth to her brother, a Taoist passed by asking for food. Her father, thrilled at having a son, gave the Taoist so food.
The Taoist said he’d give her father a prophecy.
Xiao Yun was listening then, the Taoist said their family would have a noble-born child, whose destiny is precious, and should be well-cared for, benefitting them imnsely in the future.
At that ti, both her and her father thought it referred to her brother.
Her father was elated, thanking the Taoist again, even giving him money.
From then on, her father adored her brother while neglecting her further.
She assud her brother was the noble child, deserving of love.
Thinking back now, the Taoist never specified the child was male or female, perhaps she and her father misunderstood, and actually, the noble child was her.
Xiao Yun laughed, isn’t it indeed her? She’s becoming a Princess, truly a Golden Branch Jade Leaf, with her father as Emperor and mother as Empress, noble beyond description.
Xiao Ying entered the main room, Anning was talking with so maids, seeing Xiao Ying enter, she smiled: "Why are you rushing in, sweating all over? Quickly sit and rest."
Xiao Ying didn’t sit, instead bending down to salute Anning: "Congratulations, Mother, Father is to ascend the throne."
"Really?"
Anning wasn’t surprised at all, smiling: "Indeed, it’s joyful news. Since Father is becoming Emperor, we must prepare. Choose a good day, and also craft a Dragon Robe, can’t have him ascend without it, that wouldn’t be proper."
Xiao Ying just realized: "Yes, Mother is right, we must make a Dragon Robe. Besides, we should make a Phoenix Robe for Mother."
Anning said: "You should discuss with your father, as well as your Fourth Uncle and Sixth Uncle, decide on a na for the dynasty, and change the attire’s style. We can’t let the dress of the new dynasty resemble Da Qi, that wouldn’t suffice."
Xiao Ying’s joy gradually faded, he only now cald down.
They solely focused on Xiao Yuan’s ascension, ignoring these matters; if not for Anning’s reminder, who knows how many days they’d take to realize.
"It’s my oversight."
Xiao Ying was quite embarrassed: "I was so thrilled, forgetting these things."
"Alright, rest for now. Later, I’ll find your father to discuss properly."
anwhile, Xiao Yin, upon returning to her room and calming down, also thought about the Dragon and Phoenix Robe.
As a modern era enthusiast of ancient costus, Xiao Yin often watched videos and magazines about them, gaining substantial knowledge.
Thinking of the Dragon and Phoenix Robe, she took pen and paper to design them.
She combined modern designs, incorporating various dynasty features, creating the most beautiful Dragon and Phoenix Robes, along with attire for court ministers, uniforms of the imperial decree, and commoners’ clothing.
After finishing the designs, night had fallen, yet Xiao Yin eagerly took them to Anning.
Anning and Xiao Ying were discussing the change of era and dynasty na with Xiao Yuan.
They proposed several characters, going through them, Xiao Yin entered and heard them, then exclaid: "Why not na the dynasty ’Jing’?"
Xiao Yuan pondered for a mont: "Jing, aning peace; considering recent rebellion, we must aspire for stability and peace, this character fits."
Anning laughed: "Then it’s decided."
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