Chapter 864 - Chapter 864: Chapter 864 Understanding
Chapter 864: Chapter 864 Understanding
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The citizens on both sides kneeled down and shouted, “Welcome back, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor! Long live! Long live!”
The Emperor was quite excited when he heard the cheers.
The cheers were way louder and clearer when he ascended the throne.
It seemed that people’s hearts were now clear and pure.
Even if you ascend the throne and become the Emperor, if you don’t do anything, people won’t really recognize you.
He dismounted and said, “Everyone, please rise. I am here to thank you, dear ministers, and the people for your support in the rear.
“Let us build together a more prosperous and respectable Great Ming.”
“My Emperor is wise.” King Xian bowed.
Everyone shouted, “Long live our Emperor! Long live your majesty!
“Long live! Long live…”
The shouts got louder and louder, lingering in the sky above the capital for a long time. Not to mention the people in the capital; even those in the suburbs heard it clearly.
The Emperor felt that he had grown a lot taller suddenly. At the same time, he also felt that the burden on his body had gotten heavier.
He led the civil and military officials to the Imperial Palace amidst the crowd’s cheers.
When they arrived at the palace gate, they were welcomed by the royal family, including the Grand Empress Dowager, Gu Wanning, and the two children.
After a round of greetings, the Emperor stepped forward and picked up the First Prince and the Eldest Princess. He kissed each of them and carried them inside.
However, they did not walk far before he returned them to the nanny. He said to the Grand Empress Dowager and Gu Wanning, “Imperial Grandmother, Wanning, take the children back first.
“After settling the matters in court, let’s have dinner together tonight.”
“I know you have important matters to attend to. Alright, we’ll go back first,” the Grand Empress Dowager said.
After that, she brought the three of them back to the harem.
After the Emperor gathered all the officials, he only officially announced the signing of the surrender treaty agreement from the Northern Continent.
After asking about the matters in the court and confirming that there were no major matters, they dispersed.
Everyone immediately surrounded the Zhou family’s father and son, as well as Gu Chengrui, and asked them about the details of the situation.
However, they were quite tired, so everyone only asked a few rough questions and let them go back.
“The eldest son of the Zhou family is not young anymore. He must be thirty years old,” said King Xian after they had walked far away.
“Almost thirty. If nothing had happened to the Zhou family back then, his child would have been over ten years old.” King An added.
“I’m sure the Zhou family is going to be lively soon,” King Xian commented.
King An was stunned for a moment before he understood what he meant.
Zhou Huaiyu wasn’t too old. Now that he had no wife and children and had made an outstanding contribution, matchmakers would probably try their best to squeeze through the Zhou family’s household.
It seemed that he had to inform his daughter that she shouldn’t get involved in this matter.
Many of the officials heard their discussion and began to ponder silently.
Especially those who didn’t want to send their daughters to the palace as consorts; many of them had their eyes on Zhou Huaiyu.
On the other end, Gu Chengrui had just walked to the door when Niu Fugui led the crowd and shouted, “Welcome home, Master!”
“It’s been hard on everyone at home this year. I’ll treat everyone to a drink tonight. It’s such a cold day. You don’t have to stand here to welcome us.” Gu Chengrui looked at Zhou Ying and their daughter after he finished speaking.
“It’s fine. We only came out after you left the palace.” Zhou Ying pointed at the brazier. “You’ve been away for almost a year. Step over the brazier and come on in.”
Gu Chengrui was stunned momentarily, but he still stepped over the brazier.
“Daddy, daddy, hug!” As soon as he entered, Guoguo immediately stretched out her arm to him impatiently..