Chapter 906 Imperial Edict of Abdication

People always didn't care who the emperor was. As long as they could live and work in peace, they would be satisfied. If Xia Houjing could bring people a better life, the people would naturally welcome him. But if he robs them of their food, they would definitely hate him.

The same knife cut bread and fingers. If a ruler lost the support of the people, his rule would soon come to an end.

Yun Shang narrowed her eyes and suddenly came up with an idea. Lady Hua Guo was right. If we wanted that position, we have to contend for it by fair means or foul.

Yun Shang curled up her lips into a smile. Xia Houjing did whatever he could to get the throne and insisted on blocking their way. She could also do anything to deal with Xia Houjing.

Seeing that Yun Shang smiled weirdly, Luo Qingyan raised his eyebrows and said, "Look at your evil smile. What tricks are you thinking about?"

Yun Shang stuck out her tongue with a smile and said, "Your Highness, you worry too much. I have no trick." Then she turned around and called Qin Yi in to wash up.

Before the case of disaster relief had any progress, the Grand Ceremony for the Empress had arrived.

The day before the ceremony, Xia Huanyu ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare a golden booklet and the scholar of the Imperial Hanlin Academy to write the content. He also sent the newly-appointed Imperial Astronomer and the Minister of Rites to pay respects the heaven and earth.

On the day of the Grand Ceremony, Yun Shang went to Weiyang Palace early in the morning in her court dress. The Phoenix chariot was already waiting in front of Weiyang Palace. Behind the Phoenix chariot were the Empress's ceremonious guards of honor.

The Ministry of Rites had also sent the Ministry of Music to wait in front of Weiyang Palace. The whole Weiyang Palace was bustling with noise.

When Yun Shang entered Weiyang Palace, she saw the Empress in a red robe embroidered with phoenixes and peonies. In the middle of the eight colorful phoenixes, the peonies were blooming brightly.

After the maid straightened the Phoenix robe, she took out a Phoenix crown, which was decorated with vivid pattern of six dragons and three phoenixes, glittering with lust.

Empress Hua had always been elegant and dignified. Now she looked more imposing in the Phoenix robe and Phoenix crown.

"Your Majesty are so beautiful today." Shocking by Empress Hua, Yun Shang could only think of the word "beautiful" though she had read a lot of poems.

Empress Hua slightly turned her head and looked at Yun Shang with a forced smile. "If I have to dress like this every day, I will regret coming back to the palace."

After a pause, she laughed. "It's too heavy. I think I can pick up a broadsword of twenty kilograms. But as soon as the Phoenix crown is pressed on my head, I feel that even my neck is not mine. Now I feel extremely painful when I turn my head around."

Hearing this, Yun Shang hurriedly said, "There is still some time before the ceremony. If Your Maj

ed, and I have been lonely for thirty years on the throne, and I am a little tired. Today, there is another imperial edict, Liu Wenan..." Xia Huanyu called in a loud voice.

Liu Wenan quickly responded and took two steps forward, holding an imperial edict in his hand. "During my reign of the past thirty-two years, the state is peaceful and prosperous. With the help of all my fellow officials, we create a world where people live and work in contentment. I didn't fail my ancestors and I'm looking forward to the achievements of my successor. The crown prince, Xia Qingyan, has a moral character and great ability as I do. I've made my decision to pass the throne to the Crown Prince, Xia Qingyan. I hope you all can support and assist him to create a better future."

After reading the imperial edict, Liu Wenan unfolded it. There was a dead silence in the hall, as if everyone was too shocked by the imperial edict to make any react.

Yun Shang raised her head blankly and looked at Luo Qingyan next to her. Luo Qingyan was also confused, and his body trembled slightly.

How could this be? Why did Xia Huanyu suddenly issue an imperial edict to abdicate his throne at the Grand Ceremony?

Filled with all the doubts, Yun Shang became unusually sober. No, Xia Huanyu didn't just do it on a whim. It was obvious that he had planned all these things. No wonder he said such strange words to her that day.

He said, "I understand all the grievances in his heart, but seeing isn't always believing. One day, he will understand why I arranged this, and this day is not far away."

Could it be that today is the day Xia Huanyu had meant?

No wonder Xia Huanyu asked Luo Qingyan to stay for the ceremony when he asked to go to Liucang City after the relief supplies were robbed. No wonder in the Weiyang Palace, Empress Hua asked her not to laugh at her. She said that she only needed to endure the formality for one day and Yun Shang was the one who'll suffer a lot in the days to come.

No wonder...