Absolutely! My maid was reborn after time travel

Chapter 370 The new emperor’s choice is widely expected

In the imperial mausoleum sacrificial hall, hundreds of monks were chanting sutras. Clan relatives and important ministers knelt neatly on futons, silently praying for the peace of the world.

Zhao Shun accompanied the Empress Dowager and helped burn the prayer flags she had sewn with her own hands.

"Linchuan, you can go and have a rest. The Ai family can just do it by themselves," the Empress Dowager said.

"Grandma Imperial, your grandson is not tired, but you should go and rest for a while. My grandson can do these things for you," Zhao Shun said.

The Empress Dowager shook her head, "The Ai family is old. I don't know if I can participate in the Dragon Boat Festival next year, so I don't want to take advantage of others. Don't worry, the Ai family will be fine."

At this time, the princess stood up.

The Queen Mother on the side saw this scene and asked with a cold face: "Ms. Jing, as the grandson-in-law of the royal family, have you even forgotten the rules? How can you get up casually before the time comes?"

Jing held her forehead, frowned and said: "The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, I am really unwell, please two elders for your understanding."

"The Crown Princess is strong and strong, but it has only lasted a quarter of an hour. Can she not hold on anymore?" the Queen Mother asked again.

"The Empress Dowager, since the death of the Crown Prince, I have been neglecting food and food all day long, which has caused me to become ill. Please forgive me, the Empress Dowager," said Jing.

The Queen Mother sneered, "The Crown Princess is getting fatter and plumper, it doesn't look like she doesn't think about food and drink."

The Crown Princess curled her lips disdainfully, "Mother, my daughter-in-law is really unwell, please forgive me. If the mother wants to punish her, after the ceremony is over and her daughter-in-law feels better, she will go to Zening Hall to receive her punishment."

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The Queen Mother was very angry, but she couldn't bear to do it in front of so many clan members and important ministers.

Zhao Shun glanced at the Queen Mother and signaled her not to be impulsive.

"That being the case, then the Crown Princess should have a good rest," the Queen Mother said.

"Thank you for your understanding, mother."

The Crown Princess touched her hairpin and left the altar accompanied by the maid.

After the Empress Dowager finished burning the prayer flags, only the last part of the sacrificial ceremony was left.

After the visit, the Empress Dowager stood up with the support of Zhao Shun and said: "Today's memorial ceremony is the most important event of our court. Dear clan members and courtiers, there will be a banquet in the palace the day after tomorrow, so please be sure to be there.

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"Long live my dynasty, and I will always be with you."

After everyone said this in unison, the chambermaid next to the Empress Dowager shouted loudly: "The ceremony is completed!"

After the courtiers and clan members saluted again, the sacrificial ceremony finally came to an end.

When Zhao Shun helped the Empress Dowager leave, there were already beads of sweat on her forehead.

"Grandma Huang, are you okay?" Zhao Shun asked.

"It's okay, the Imperial Grandmother is old and a little tired, so just go back and rest. By the way, there will be a banquet in the palace the day after tomorrow, so you have to make arrangements for it," said the Empress Dowager.

"Royal Grandmother, this matter is handled by the Queen Mother herself. My grandson dare not overstep her authority," Zhao Shun said.

The Empress Dowager nodded, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."

As soon as the clan members walked out of the gate, tens of thousands of troops from the valley in the distance suddenly rushed out and headed straight for the imperial mausoleum.

The Queen Mother looked at all this in surprise and couldn't believe her eyes.

"What, what's going on?" The Empress Dowager held Zhao Shun's hand tightly.

"This...is General Wei's army on the border!" said Grand Xianggong Fan.

While he was talking, a team rode fast horses to the stone steps in front of the imperial mausoleum. The leader was none other than General Wei's subordinates, the current border guard commander, Lan Xunsen.

"Zhao Shun, as a member of the royal family, you have been unwilling to follow the late emperor's orders and recommend the new emperor to succeed you. What are your intentions?"

Zhao Shun chuckled, "General Lan, as the commander of the border station, what are your intentions in returning to Beijing without authorization?"

"The court in Kyoto is uneasy. As a general in the court, I naturally have to share the worries of the royal family and the people of the world. Prince Regent, you have controlled the government for so long, it is time for you to take a rest." Lan Xunsen said.

"So, General Lan already has a candidate in mind?" Zhao Shun asked.

"Of course, the late emperor never deposed the prince, so the prince is still the crown prince of our dynasty and should inherit the throne. But now that the prince dies, it is natural that His Royal Highness Ziyin will succeed him." Lan Xunsen said.

"General Lan is right. The prince is still the crown prince. Although he is dead, His Highness Ziyin is the crown prince's legitimate son, so he should naturally inherit the crown prince's position and succeed to the throne as emperor." Master Huang from the Ministry of Rites said.

"Yes, His Highness Ziyin is the legitimate son and should inherit His Highness the Crown Prince's legacy." Lord You of the Ministry of War said.

Seeing many adults agreeing, Zhao Shun smiled and said nothing.

The Queen Mother said angrily: "Do you want Huangkou's son to succeed to the throne and shake up the world?"

"What your mother said is wrong. Ziyin is your grandson, the legitimate son of His Highness the Crown Prince, and it is only natural that he will inherit the throne." Crown Princess Jing said.

The Queen Mother sneered, "Jing, before the late emperor passed away, he never said that he wanted Ziyin to succeed him. He only said that he wanted the regent to temporarily rule the world and elect a prince. But Ziyin is not a prince."

"How do we know what the late emperor said before his death? I'm afraid it's just your words, the queen mother. My son is the direct heir of the Zhao family, and it is legitimate for him to inherit the throne. If the regent was asked to choose the prince, why did Zhao Shun take no action?

Could it be that because he is a member of the Zhao clan, he wants to seek power and usurp the throne?" Jing said.

"Jing family, you want Ziyin to succeed to the throne and then control the government. It is simply a fool's errand!" King Heng said.

"The ambitions of the Jing family can be punished!" said Grand Xianggong Fan.

"Princess, who said that this king has not taken any action? Before the late Emperor Long Yu Bintian, he told me to think carefully. Now I have a candidate to succeed me," Zhao Shun said.

"Who is it?" Jing asked.

"Your Royal Highness, Zhao Bai." Zhao Shun said.

Upon hearing this name, the Queen Mother's face suddenly changed and she looked at him in disbelief, "Linchuan, what did you say?"

Zhao Shun cupped his fists and saluted, and said solemnly: "The Empress Dowager, the Grand Empress Dowager, and the Fifth Highness Zhao Bai can be the choice of the new emperor."

"Your Highness, the Fifth Highness, is talented and has a broad mind. He is worthy of being the new emperor." After speaking, Mr. Fan knelt down.

Many courtiers and relatives knelt down and said in unison: "I invite Your Highness to take the throne!"

"Zhao Shun, you..."

The Queen Mother looked particularly bad and could hardly stand. Fortunately, she was supported by her chamberlain.

The Empress Dowager nodded and looked at Zhao Su, "Su'er, you are the legitimate son, and you should have inherited the throne. What do you think of your fifth brother's succession?"

Zhao Su clasped his fists and said: "Back to the emperor's grandmother, my grandson is not talented enough to take on a big responsibility. The fifth brother's succession is expected by everyone. My grandson is willing to be an assistant minister and support him wholeheartedly."

The Empress Dowager nodded, "That being the case, the Ai family has no objections. Your Highness, Fifth Highness Zhao Bai, is indeed worthy of being the new emperor's choice. With everyone's support, I will choose a good and auspicious day to officially succeed to the throne."

"Mother!" The Queen Mother said quickly: "Mother, think twice, how can the Fifth Highness succeed to the throne with his naughty temperament?"

"Does the Queen Mother want Ziyin to succeed to the throne?" the Queen Mother asked.

"Mother, this is not what my daughter-in-law means, but..."

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly and stopped her, "The late emperor said it himself, the regent will elect the new emperor to the throne. Now, all the courtiers, relatives, and Su'er have no objections. How dare you, a harem woman, speak nonsense about the government?"

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(End of chapter)