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Chapter 406 We Request Your Majesty to Ascend the Throne! (4000 words)
After the death of the King of Qin, the sound of bells echoed from the palace to the entire capital.

This bell only rings when the ruler of Qin dies, and it rings exactly nine times.

Upon hearing the palace bells, the common people looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

His Majesty has been perfectly fine the whole time, how could he have suddenly passed away?
But the bell's sound is real; anyone who rings it carelessly will have their entire family exterminated.

"His Majesty!"

After accepting reality, some people in the capital city became red-eyed and spontaneously knelt down in the direction of the palace.

For the common people, Qin Shengtian was undoubtedly a wise ruler, and in their hearts, his status was second only to the founding ancestor.

When the officials in the mansion heard the bell, their first reaction was to be stunned, wondering if they had misheard.

Soon, they realized what was happening and hurried towards the palace.

The king has passed away.

This is a huge deal, and it came as a complete surprise.

No one could have imagined that His Majesty, who was so full of life just a few days ago, would pass away today.
And most importantly, His Majesty has now passed away, but His Majesty has not yet decided on a successor to the Qin state.

At this time, only the third princess remained among the princes and princesses in the palace.
How can this be good?

It is highly likely that the entire Qin state will be thrown into turmoil because of this incident.

At the same time, Prime Minister Li, Baili Xi, and Jian Shu also rushed into the palace.

Although ministers are not allowed to go to the inner palace without the emperor's order, the situation is urgent now, and they can't care about that anymore.

The three arrived at the courtyard where Empress Shi lived and saw the King of Qin sitting on a stone bench, while the Third Princess Qin Siyao stood guard beside her father.

The three Prime Ministers knelt before the King of Qin and bowed deeply.

"Your Highness, please accept my condolences. The most important thing now is to retrieve His Majesty's edict to stabilize the court."

Prime Minister Li Ge said to Qin Siyao.

Although they knew that the death of the King of Qin was a great blow to Qin Siyao, it was hard for anyone to have any other thoughts to worry about.

However, this is a matter of national importance and cannot be delayed for even a moment.

"A will?" Qin Siyao turned around, suppressing her grief, and looked at the three of them. "But Father didn't tell me anything about a will."

"some."

Baili Xi sighed and shook her head.

"His Majesty once summoned the three of us to the Imperial Study and told us that there was a will written there. He also gave us three tokens, saying that all we needed to do was use the Imperial Seal to retrieve the will. However, His Majesty has never told us where this will is. He only said that Your Highness would know in due time. Does Your Highness have any clues?"

"What do your tokens look like?" Qin Siyao asked.

The group took out the tokens.

Looking at the token, Qin Siyao thought for a moment, her eyes brightening slightly: "Perhaps, I really do know where it is, and I'll go with you to retrieve it."

"Yes, Your Highness." The three bowed in unison.

After Qin Siyao moved her father's body into her mother's bedroom, she went to the Imperial Study with Prime Minister Li and the other two.

There were exactly four dents on Qin Siyao's desk.

Qin Siyao never paid any attention to the four dents on the table; she simply thought they were some peculiar design.

However, when Qin Siyao saw that the size and shape of the four indentations were almost identical to the tokens in their hands, she knew what was going on.

Qin Siyao had Baili Xi and the other two place the token in the indentation on the table, and then she picked up the Qin State Seal from the table and placed it there herself.

In an instant, the table began to vibrate, and then the jade tablet in the center opened, revealing an imperial edict to everyone.

"Now that all the civil and military officials have arrived in the main hall, Your Highness, please take His Majesty's last edict and come with us to the main hall to read it aloud."

Baili Xi bowed and made his request.

"I know."

Qin Siyao nodded, picked up the imperial edict, and hugged it tightly to her chest.

Inside the main hall of the Qin capital.

Almost all the civil and military officials were present, and everyone looked very uneasy.

If His Majesty had already established a crown prince, this would be fine.

But now, with the position of crown prince vacant, they are at a loss as to what to do.

And just as the courtiers were discussing the matter...

Li Ge, Baili Xi, and Jian Shu entered the main hall.

At the very front of them was the Third Princess—Qin Siyao.

Upon seeing the four, the ministers quickly made way for them, then stood in their places, and everyone quieted down.

All the ministers' eyes fell on the imperial edict that the princess was holding in her arms.

Qin Siyao stopped and turned to face the crowd.

Li Ge and the other two led the shouts, "Please, Your Highness, read out His Majesty's last edict!"

The other ministers, realizing what was happening, quickly shouted in unison, "Please, Your Highness, read out His Majesty's last edict!"

Qin Siyao nodded, opened the will, and read it aloud word by word. Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing throughout the hall:
Since I ascended the throne by the mandate of Heaven, I have been diligent and cautious day and night, and have never dared to forget the importance of the ancestral temples and the state.

He ascended the throne in his youth, and more than a hundred years have passed since then.

Although I lack the virtues of Yao and Shun, I have striven to govern diligently and care for the people, and I have never dared to slacken in my efforts.

Several years ago, I broke through to the Jade Uncarved Realm, but unfortunately my foundation was not solid, my true essence collapsed, my five internal organs were damaged, and my meridians were completely destroyed.

Fortunately, the Great Dao showed mercy, allowing him to breathe his last breath on the verge of death, and then using rare and precious medicines from all over the world to prolong his life until today.

But life and death are preordained; how can metal and stone hold them back?
Now that my spirit is exhausted and my life is nearing its end, I hereby issue this final instruction, which all civil and military officials should heed and act upon with utmost care:

After my death, the funeral should be simple and frugal.

Do not build a separate mausoleum; simply bury the deceased next to Empress Shi's tomb. Do not inscribe any merits on the stele in front of the tomb.

The palace eunuchs were all given thirty mu of fertile land and one hundred taels of silver, and sent back to their hometowns.

Three individuals were specially appointed to assist the emperor in governing the court:
Chen Jin, the magistrate of Xiang County in Jingzhou, was upright and knowledgeable in all matters.

General Su Qin was a loyal and courageous man, a worthy successor to his ancestors.

Bohai Prefecture Governor Lin Xinhan was frugal and kind to the people.

He was summoned to the court immediately to participate in government affairs.

Prince Xiao Mo, my trusted advisor, is hereby granted the special honors of being granted the authority to command troops and the Nine Bestowments. He is appointed Commander-in-Chief of all military affairs, both within and outside the capital, and is specially permitted to wear a sword and shoes in the palace, never remove his armor or weapons when entering the palace, and never address the emperor as "subject."

The Third Princess Siyao possesses the qualities of a beautiful woman, is intelligent and calm, and has assisted in managing the court for three years. Her understanding of criminal justice is as solemn as autumn frost, and her management of taxes is as precise as the smallest detail. Her talent in governance is no less than that of the eldest prince Jingsu and the second prince Jingyuan.

The sacred artifact cannot be left idle; I have decided to abdicate the throne.

Qin Siyao read it out word by word.

Suddenly, Qin Siyao stopped speaking and stared blankly at the imperial edict in her hand.

Many officials looked up at the Third Princess at the front, only to see her eyes trembling and even her slender hand holding the imperial edict shaking involuntarily.

Everyone tensed up.

What they cared about most was who His Majesty would pass the throne to.

This concerns the fate of the Qin state.

"Your Highness," Prime Minister Li said at this moment, "You haven't finished reading His Majesty's last edict, have you?"

Baili Xi and Uncle Jian also bowed and said, "Please continue reading, Your Highness."

Qin Siyao glanced at Prime Minister Li and the other two, took a deep breath, and continued reading:
[I have decided to abdicate the throne to my third princess, Qin Siyao. All officials should wholeheartedly assist her, regarding her as if I were still alive.]

If any disobedient, disloyal, or secretly plotting rebellion threatens the foundation of the nation, Your Majesty may take my sword and execute them, exterminating their entire clan. Heaven and earth shall bear witness.

I have read through the historical records and there has never been a woman who ruled the court. This move will surely be met with public criticism.

But should we abandon talented people just because men and women are different?

Siyao possesses profound wisdom and a grand vision; you old ministers should set aside your prejudices and work together with one heart.

I am departing now. I hope that you all will unite as one to protect the eternal stability of our Great Qin land.

The waxing and waning of the moon are constant, just as the sun and moon revolve, so too can a prosperous era be expected.

Gentlemen, do not grieve or be anxious. Each of you should remain in your posts, and I will rest in peace with a smile.

As Qin Siyao finished speaking.

The ministers in the court looked at each other for a moment, wondering if they had misheard.

His Majesty has passed the throne to the Third Princess?
How is this possible?
The Third Princess is a woman.

There has never been such a precedent in the world!
For a moment, whispers arose again in the court, as people seemed unable to accept the result in the short term.

However, in everyone's hearts, there was a feeling that His Majesty would indeed issue such a will.

Otherwise, His Majesty would have chosen a heir to be adopted long ago. Why would he have kept quiet about it all this time?
His Majesty may have known all along that his decision would have a significant impact and involve a wide range of people.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to make a will and read it after death. In that case, the die is cast, and no one can refute it.

Qin Siyao remained standing at the very front of the hall, staring blankly at the assembled officials.

For Qin Siyao, she had never imagined such an outcome.

Is he to take over his father's heavy responsibility and become the ruler of Qin?
Can I really become the ruler of this country?
Do I really have this ability?

The Emperor asked me to handle state affairs for him, could it be for this very day?

Gradually, the voices of the crowd became increasingly indistinct in Qin Siyao's ears.

In the end, it seemed that Qin Siyao could only hear her own heartbeat.

Just then, the sound of footsteps came from outside the main hall.

The sudden sound of footsteps made everyone turn their heads to look.

A tall and upright figure walked into the main hall step by step.

When this man appeared, the court fell silent again, and some ministers even dared not look him in the eye.

This man's power and prestige had already reached the zenith of the Qin state.

After the imperial edict was announced, they would not be surprised if the man in front of them one day became emperor and ruled the Qin state!
Moreover, even if this man does not become emperor, as the current princess's consort, the prince he will have with the princess will inevitably be the next ruler of Qin.

When this man appeared, a glint flashed in Qin Siyao's eyes, and she gripped the imperial edict tightly in her hand.

Finally, the man walked past the assembled officials, knelt on one knee before the woman, and his powerful voice resounded throughout the hall:

"Your subject, Xiao Mo, respectfully welcomes Your Majesty!"

Before the court officials could react, Li Ge, Baili Xi, and Jian Shu bowed and loudly proclaimed:
"Your Majesty, we respectfully welcome you!"

Upon seeing that the Frost King and the Three Dukes had all expressed their opinions, the assembled ministers looked at each other, wondering what objections they could possibly have.

Finally, all the civil and military officials bowed deeply and shouted in unison:
"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, respectfully welcome you!"

As the ministers finished speaking, the entire court fell silent, but Qin Siyao remained standing motionless.

"I urge Your Majesty to ascend the throne!" Xiao Mo said again.

"We urge Your Majesty to ascend the throne!" Li Ge, Baili Xi, and Jian Shu echoed in unison.

"We urge Your Majesty to ascend the throne!" the ministers echoed in unison.

Qin Siyao looked at Xiao Mo, then at the assembled officials, and finally lowered her head to look at the imperial edict.

Finally, the woman turned around and looked at the Qin throne, which was not tall to begin with, yet seemed to reach the heavens.

Finally, the woman's long legs emerged from beneath her skirt and stepped towards the stairs.
"Third sister, your second brother is gone. From now on, you must take good care of yourself."

step.

"Third sister, I can't guarantee I'll be able to return from this expedition to Jin. You'll have to take care of Father and Mother."

Two steps.

"Jingsu, Jingyuan, Mother is coming to see you, but then Siyao will have to suffer. Can she really handle it?"

Three steps.

"Siyao, from today onwards, you will assist your father in handling state affairs. Don't know how? No problem, your father will teach you properly."

Four steps.

"Siyao, you are actually very smart, and your talent is no less than that of your older brothers."

“Daughter, you are good in every way, but you are too kind. Remember, kindness is not acceptable in the imperial court.”

"From now on, if anything happens, just tell Xiao Mo. You don't have to trust other people, but your father believes that Xiao Mo will never let you down."

"My daughter, from now on, I'm entrusting the affairs of the court to you."

Five steps, six steps, seven steps.
With each step Qin Siyao took, she recalled the words her second brother, eldest brother, mother, and father had said to her.

"Siyao's father, I'm so sorry."

When Qin Siyao took her last step.

She had already reached the highest level, and the throne of Qin was right before her.

Qin Siyao turned around. Below the high steps stood her beloved, and the assembled civil and military officials.

"Xiao Mo, I don't want to hide behind you anymore."

"I want to cultivate myself diligently! I want to stand by your side! To share everything with you!"

"I want to protect you too!"

Qin Siyao, with her small hands clenched, sat on the dragon throne of the King of Qin!
The moment Qin Siyao sat down, the aura of the mountains and rivers above the Qin royal palace began to gather, and a golden dragon coiled continuously above the palace.

"Hooo!"

The sound of a dragon's roar echoed and spread.

Outside the imperial city, the people of the Qin capital raised their heads and gazed at the golden dragon above the palace.

An overwhelming imperial aura pressed down from the clouds, causing the people in the imperial city to kneel before the palace.

All the court officials were taken aback.

The fact that such a celestial phenomenon has occurred before Her Highness the Princess's coronation ceremony is unprecedented in the thousands of years of history of various nations.

"My lord, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Xiao Mo's voice echoed throughout the main hall.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

The three dukes and all the civil and military officials shouted in unison.

"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, don't worry."

Qin Siyao sat on the throne, gazing at the sky outside the palace.

"This Qin Kingdom, your daughter and Xiao Mo will protect it for you."

(End of this chapter)