Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 851: Chapters 857–858: Great Wei, Zhenghe Era

The Seventh Year of Yong’an, August 7th.

On the Throne of Ascension outside Tianchuan City, the Great Song’s Emperor Yong’an abdicated at 7:30 AM to King Wei. King Wei respectfully accepted the abdication, followed the will of the heavens, inherited the grand lineage, established the national name Great Wei, honored his father as Emperor Xiao Yuan, and changed the reign title to Zhenghe - Chronicles of Great Wei.

Beside the Throne of Ascension, a historian holding a small book meticulously recorded the events occurring there.

On this day, the sun shone brightly, casting its glorious rays upon Mingyang Mountain and the Throne of Ascension. Bathed in sunlight, the Grand Ancestor of Taiwei was enveloped in purple light like Immortal Gods, while the civil and military officials below bowed collectively to offer their salutations.

From this moment, the Great Song has become history.

Initially, at the moment of abdication, Chu Yi was torn, unwilling, and upset, but now the change of dynasties has become irreversible, he quietly let out a sigh of relief, feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and joined the ministers in loudly proclaiming "Long live our emperor".

In less than fifteen minutes after Chen Mo accepted the abdication and ascended the throne, several swift horses set out from Mingyang Mountain and rode into Tianchuan City. Upon entering the city, the armored warriors on the fast horses immediately struck the copper gongs in their hands. As all the eyes of the people on the streets turned, the armored warrior on horseback loudly declared:

"At 7:30 AM today, His Majesty, at Mingyang Mountain, abdicated to King Wei. King Wei officially ascends the throne as Emperor, from this day forward, the national name changes to Great Wei, and from now on, you are the citizens of our Great Wei..."

The armored warriors on fast horses sped through the streets towards the Imperial Palace.

The populace, upon hearing this, erupted into an uproar.

In taverns, tea houses, and even brothels, the prostitutes and guests all came to the streets, listening to the gradually receding loud voice, dumbfounded for a moment, as whispers filled the streets and alleys.

They discussed just two topics.

The Great Song is no more.

King Wei has become the Emperor.

...

When the armored warriors conveyed the events from Mingyang Mountain to the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Guards guarding the palace immediately locked it down, entry and exit were prohibited.

At the same time, outside Prince Wei’s Mansion, sedan chairs were waiting, and armored warriors from the Personal Guard Battalion, dressed in Bright Armor and carrying compound bows, were mounted on war horses, stationed on both sides of the road.

Sun Meng dismounted, approached the main gate, and loudly declared: "By the decree of His Majesty, escort the ladies to the palace."

The elegantly dressed women, accompanied by their personal maids, walked out of Prince Wei’s Mansion and boarded the sedan chairs.

Sun Meng counted quietly to himself, confirming no mistake, then loudly called: "Lift the sedan chairs."

The Personal Guard escorted Chen Mo’s wives, concubines, and children towards the Imperial Palace.

With Wu Mi and her entourage moving in, naturally, some were leaving the palace.

Wu Xian’s bedroom.

As soon as Wu Xian emerged, the palace maids and eunuchs rushed in, starting to clean and renew the bedroom.

Wu Xian glanced back at her bedroom where she had lived for a few months, watching as the palace maids removed everything from the bed and replaced it with new items. Her gaze momentarily became unfocused, the short months seemed like a dream.

"Madam, Duke Menghe is waiting for you at the eastern dock of the city." An armored warrior approached Wu Xian and said respectfully.

Chu Yi abdicated.

Naturally, Wu Xian was no longer the Imperial Consort.

Wu Xian looked at her bedroom with reluctance, then turned and straightened her back, saying coldly: "Lead the way."

"Madam, please."

The news of Emperor Yong’an’s abdication had already reached the palace, preparations were made, so today the harem did not appear chaotic or rushed.

Emperor Yong’an’s concubines, and the Supreme Emperor’s concubines, were orderly moving out of the harem, leaving behind their residences where they lived for several years, decades, even half a lifetime.

And they, including Supreme Emperor Chu Nan, naturally followed Duke Menghe Chu Yi, heading to his fief Menghe County.

Empress’s bedroom.

Zhao Yushu did not receive notification, meaning that Duke Menghe did not intend to take her with him.

But Zhao Yushu was unaware, she still held a sliver of hope, believing that once Chen Mo completed his ascension, and Chu Yi was no longer Emperor, she could reconcile with Chu Yi and return to their previous harmonious times.

Thus, Zhao Yushu began packing her belongings from last night.

There wasn’t much to pack, just a few changes of clothes and several pieces of jewelry, pitifully unlike someone who had been an Empress.

She waited in her bedroom, waiting for Chu Yi to come and take her away.

She heard the noise outside.

Increasingly filled with anticipation.

But when Wu Mi brought Chen Jia over, she still hadn’t seen Chu Yi.

"Your Majesty." Outside the Empress’s bedroom, several palace maids and eunuchs attending Zhao Yushu bent and saluted towards Wu Mi at the indication of the female official accompanying her.

Although Wu Mi was King Wei’s Main Consort, she had not yet undergone the Empress’s investiture ceremony, thus she could only be addressed as Your Majesty for now.

Once the formal investiture is complete, Wu Mi will become the Empress.

However, it was obvious to all that Wu Mi becoming the first Empress of Great Wei was certain.

The female official immediately questioned the palace maids and eunuchs attending Zhao Yushu, about why the bedroom had not yet been tidied, and expressed anger.

This frightened them into trembling; they knew to respect new authority. From this day forward, Wu Mi is the new mistress of the harem, they dared not offend, and hurried into the Empress’s bedroom, intending to forcibly evict Zhao Yushu.