mtlumby2d Chapter 497 Officials are convinced
Chapter 497 Officials are convinced
Everyone in the Hall of Supreme Harmony understood His Majesty's intentions perfectly. At this point, among the royal heirs, no one could compare to the Princess Zhenguo. With the Xiang family and the Empress Dowager in charge behind the scenes, what did it matter even if there had never been a Crown Princess in the world?
Anyone who dares to say a single word today, given Her Royal Highness the Princess's temper, will probably not even be able to leave the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty! Your Highness is intelligent, wise, and benevolent, demonstrating her exceptional qualities from a young age. Your Highness's succession to the throne will be a blessing for Great Xia and the people. We, your subjects, extend our congratulations and wish Your Highness continued health, prosperity for generations to come, and grace for all, earning the respect of all people. We will wield our utmost loyalty and wisdom to assist Your Highness and forge a glorious chapter together."
Prime Minister Jiang was the head of all the officials and sat in the front row. He started the conversation and all the officials looked at each other and raised their glasses together to toast Her Royal Highness:
"May Your Highness be in good health, prosper for generations to come, benefit all, and be respected by all. We will wield all our loyalty and wisdom to assist Your Highness and forge a glorious chapter together."
Liang Chongyue was helped up by his scumbag father. At this moment, the sound of stringed instruments gradually rose, and the palace banquet officially began. However, everyone knew in their hearts that a new chapter of the era had quietly opened a corner in this feast and bestowal.
The candlelight flickered in the hall, and the sound of stringed instruments was melodious. Liang Chongyue, dressed in a red suit, stood tall and straight. After toasting his scumbag father and his mother, he raised his wine glass with great grace and said to the officials and royal relatives sitting opposite him:
"My dear ministers, I am honored to be appointed the Crown Princess today, thanks to my father's kindness. I know the weight of responsibility this carries. However, I am still young, and in the future, I will need your devoted assistance in governing the country. This glass of wine is in my honor to you all!"
After saying this, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. As the wine went down his throat, his eyes were full of determination and sincerity.
In an instant, all the things Liang Chongyue had done in the past disappeared into thin air. No one recalled or mentioned them anymore. Seeing this, all the officials stood up, respectfully raised their wine glasses with both hands, and shouted in unison:
"We, your Highness, will serve you with all our heart and soul. May your Highness be blessed with great fortune and may our dynasty prosper forever!"
Then everyone drank it all in one gulp.
Today's banquet did not have the unrest Liang Chongyue had imagined. Except for a few concubines and ministers who once had illusions about the throne, everyone else had let it go. In addition, the army had conquered the northern border in less than half a year. On such a festive day, the atmosphere in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was extremely good, with singing and dancing, and it was very lively.
Liang Chongyue held the wine glass. After three rounds of drinks, ministers would always come forward, either to express their loyalty or to display their ambitions, all with a toast as a courtesy. Liang Chongyue responded one by one, his words showing his friendliness and wisdom.
As the cups and glasses mingled, Liang Chongyue's eyes met Li Yu'an's. He looked at him, his cheeks slightly flushed, and he seemed quite drunk. He was still holding a glass of wine and walking towards her:
"I congratulate Your Highness for finally getting what you wished for. Your Highness, please do not forget what you promised me."
After saying that, a cunning light flashed in Li Yu'an's eyes. It seemed that he was really drunk.
No matter how deep his calculations were in the past, he would never show them on his face. This is the first time I have seen him so blatantly show his emotions on his face.
"My memory is not very good. What does Grand Tutor Li mean by this? I am a little confused. Please explain it more clearly."
Liang Chongyue was in a good mood today. Seeing how cute he was, she couldn't help but tease him a little.
Li Yu'an's hand holding the wine glass paused, his fingertips turned faintly white due to the force, his lips were slightly pursed, and a look of disappointment appeared in his eyes.
"Your Highness, are you really going to break your promise to me?"
His tone was lonely, and his eyes, which always smiled at her before, were now red. She couldn't tell if it was because he drank too much or because he was feeling upset.
"What does Grand Tutor Li mean by this? Isn't it inappropriate to act so pitiful in the Hall of Supreme Harmony?"
The wine glass in Liang Chongyue's hand clinked lightly with the wine glass in Li Yu'an's hand, making a small and crisp sound, which attracted the attention of the man in front of him.
Those intoxicating eyes were reflected in the wine glass. Liang Chongyue raised the glass and drank the fine wine. Seeing that Li Yuan had no reaction, Liang Chongyue stretched out the little finger of his right hand and gently lifted the wine glass in Li Yuan's hand.
"Everyone is looking at Grand Tutor Li. Is he planning to give me no respect?"
Liang Chongyue didn't even need to turn around to look, because she was the focus of today's palace banquet. Wherever she was, everyone's eyes were there.
At this time, the scumbag father and the queen mother should also be looking at them. Liang Chongyue felt two fiery gazes, but pretended not to notice and waited quietly for Li Yu'an's reaction.
Li Yuan pulled a wry smile from the corner of his mouth:
"I dare not. Your Highness, if you say you don't remember, then you don't remember."
Li Yu'an raised his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He looked as if he had been bullied.
Liang Chongyue's gaze passed through Li Yu'an and saw Prime Minister Jiang who was concentrating on watching the show behind him. When their eyes met, Prime Minister Jiang subconsciously looked away, as if he was trying to hide something.
Liang Chongyue doesn't like the feeling of being forced, even though she had promised Li Yu'an something in the past, but no one can force her as long as she doesn't want to.
The worst that can happen is that I can get more compensation from other places, which is better than this guy being so shameless and arrogant afterwards.
Liang Chongyue pushed away Li Yu'an, who was too engrossed in acting. She didn't want to accompany this guy in such a sentimental drama on her beautiful day.
She walked straight towards Prime Minister Jiang. The ministers around Prime Minister Jiang saw that Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess had a clear goal and wisely did not come forward.
After all, before Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess was canonized, she was capable of doing anything. Now that she has been canonized, His Majesty has given her approval openly and secretly. If they displease Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, their nine clans will be in danger.
Prime Minister Jiang wanted to escape. He was about to grab the people around him and pretend to have a conversation with them so as to avoid Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess. However, when he turned around, there was no one around him.
Looking back, Her Highness had already walked over. Prime Minister Jiang glanced up and saw that Li Taishi looked dejected and unhappy. He coughed awkwardly, put on the most common fake smile in official circles, raised his glass and congratulated Her Highness:
"I congratulate Your Highness on getting what you wished for."
Liang Chongyue looked at the old Prime Minister Jiang, who obviously didn't want to talk to her any more, and said with a smile:
"During the six months I was away, Prime Minister Jiang and Grand Tutor Li have been on good terms, haven't they? They even said the same thing when congratulating me."
When Prime Minister Jiang heard this, he almost choked on the wine he had just swallowed.
"I am old, Your Highness, please don't make fun of me."
Prime Minister Jiang couldn't help but tease, but he didn't mention anything about retiring to his hometown. Liang Chongyue didn't ask either. She had just been canonized as the Crown Princess. If Prime Minister Jiang insisted on retiring to his hometown at this time, it would have a great impact on her reputation.
Liang Chongyue originally came here to avoid Li Yu'an, and after a casual conversation with Prime Minister Jiang, he gained something unexpected.
Although the old prime minister was old, his thoughts were not feudal. Although they were talking about state affairs, his eyes were bright and he became more energetic as he talked. He wanted to avoid her just now, but now he wished he could have a pot of wine with her and chat all night.