Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 492 Ascension to the Throne (Part 10)

No! So many people in this world deserve to die. He only did what any man in the world would do. Why should he die? Who knew what would happen later? The previous dynasty was about to fall. What else could he do but secure his own future? If Ying Chongming doesn't die, how can those who are plotting to usurp the throne feel at ease? After all, he had a noble cause! He merely cleared the path for all those who wanted to seize the throne. He has done a great service to the world. Why is no one repaying him?
He really didn't want to die...

It was so quiet that he could even hear the sound of his damaged heart struggling to pump blood.

Perhaps knowing his life was nearing its end, Lin Wei couldn't help but look up, but he didn't see the figure from before, only a pitch-black coffin lid.

It turned out that person hated him to the core, determined to die alone in darkness. But he hadn't done anything wrong. In this world, everyone goes through life and death; he was just an ordinary person among the masses. What was wrong with wanting to live? He simply chose to live over Ying Chongming…

He forced out a sentence through his throat.

"I did nothing wrong! I did nothing wrong..."

Perhaps it was a final burst of energy before death, as he frantically reached out and scratched at the coffin lid. How hypocritical that person's kindness was! Before shoving him into the coffin, they remembered not to tie their own hands, just so he could struggle in his final moments?

Because he used too much force, his fingertips were rubbed raw by the coffin lid, drawing blood and tearing his nails inside out, leaving them a bloody mess. How could Lin Wei not feel pain? But this intense pain seemed to lessen in his final moments.

Besides the intense pain, what made it even harder for Lin Wei to continue was the gradual inability to breathe.

"Heh...heh ah..."

The scratching at the coffin lid grew softer and softer until it finally fell silent. Before closing his eyes, Lin Wei vaguely saw that figure. The person he hadn't dared to dream of for decades.

The sound should be repeated.

Why are you always so aloof, never bowing your head? This world is inherently one of male dominance and female subservience. What's wrong with a wife bowing her head to her husband? All women in this world are like that, but you disagree. You're so high and mighty, trampling me underfoot; no man could bear such humiliation. So I'm not wrong! I'm not wrong…

Even if it was an illusion, Ying Chongming didn't bother to give it a second glance. It only appeared for a moment before disappearing.

"Don't go! Wait for me! I... I didn't do anything wrong! I..."

"...Don't go..."

As the sounds from the coffin gradually faded, and after about half an hour, confirming that there was no more sound coming from inside, the few men in black who had remained silent swiftly dug out the coffin, reopened it, and revealed the gruesome corpse inside.

"..."

The leader looked down and let out a sneer that was hard to decipher.

"I thought someone as heartless as you would die differently from others, but you still look just as gruesome!" Although the other person had already stopped breathing, the woman in black still pulled out a dagger that could cut through iron like mud from her bosom, preparing to dismember the body. She didn't want this person to come back to life again after a while.

However, before she could make a move, she was carefully dissuaded by the people behind her.

"Why should my master take on the burden of karma for such an unrelated person? Please let your subordinates do it for you."

"Yes, please have your subordinates do it."

As if worried that the other party would strike first, the men in black hurriedly stepped forward and dismembered the corpse. This ensured that Lin Wei was absolutely dead, with no possibility of coming back to life.

The leader paused for a moment, but didn't refuse his subordinates' kindness. After everything was settled, he and his men quickly disappeared, leaving only the pitch-black night and the howls of wild beasts echoing from somewhere…

***

When the people at the very top of a country have made up their minds, the entire nation can mobilize its resources to do something very quickly.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for Jiuque to ascend the throne.

Everyone had already accepted this situation, after all, their Crown Princess of the Great Jing Dynasty was so outstanding, and her relationship with His Majesty the Emperor was so harmonious, as the entire country knew. Moreover, there were also rumors circulating that the Fourth Prince had passed away. Now, His Majesty's only heir was the Crown Princess; how could they be so stubborn as to refuse to let her ascend the throne at this time?

This specifically refers to those stubborn and inflexible old ministers in the imperial court.

Despite their stubbornness, they've long since submitted. Ultimately, whether a country's heir is male or female isn't important; what matters is whether the future emperor can lead the Great Jing dynasty further. And Jiu Que's abilities over the years have been undeniable. Therefore, they've accepted her ascension to the throne. However, these old ministers are still clinging to a pedestal, thinking that if Her Highness the Crown Princess could personally visit and persuade them, wouldn't their reputations be even better?

In this way, Her Highness the Crown Princess can leave a good reputation in history books for being courteous to scholars. In the eyes of these people, this is a win-win situation, and they never thought that the Crown Princess would refuse!

Unexpectedly, Her Highness the Crown Princess was truly unwilling to comply with their wishes. Despite the subtle hints and insinuations from her ministers, Jiu Que firmly stated her position.

"Let them keep being stubborn. No matter how unwilling they are, I will still ascend the throne as scheduled. Since they dislike seeing me on the throne so much, they can choose not to attend the coronation ceremony."

This won't do!
After discovering that Her Highness the Crown Princess was very firm in her stance on this matter, the old ministers who had been putting on airs no longer dared to act arrogantly. One by one, they came to visit her. After being stopped outside the Crown Princess's residence, they could only turn to the Emperor and express their heartfelt gratitude, saying that Her Highness the Crown Princess's ascension to the throne was a blessing that the old ministers had been waiting for for eight lifetimes!

What? They don't want Her Highness the Crown Princess to ascend the throne? How could that be? No one, not even an old minister, would say such a thing! Your Majesty, you can simply entrust the matter of Her Highness's ascension to the throne to us old ministers. Don't you know our capabilities? We will absolutely ensure this ascension ceremony is handled flawlessly, under the spotlight of the entire nation!

What? You already have a better candidate, and it was recommended by Her Highness the Crown Princess? And there are so many people who want to attend the coronation ceremony that there aren't enough seats?! Your Majesty, this old minister has worked diligently for decades and has never done anything to let everyone down. Even if it's just for the sake of this old minister's hard work over the decades, you must reserve a seat for this old minister at the coronation ceremony, right?

Emperor Jingtai smiled but remained silent, inwardly ecstatic. These old fogies just wouldn't budge! This enthronement ceremony was destined to be recorded in the national history, and the officials who participated would naturally be listed. Panicked if I didn't let you participate? You'd better beg me to let me vent my anger!
In conclusion, the coronation ceremony arrived as scheduled amidst an atmosphere of great joy and anticipation.