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Chapter 34: Notification, Not Negotiation

The temple, the important place of the imperial court, is not accessible to everyone.

"It was His Majesty who asked me to bring them here, saying that he wanted to confer titles of princesses on them." Jiang Mingche shrugged and said.

"Are you going to confer titles on them as princesses?" Di Renjie was stunned for a moment, looking at the four women behind Jiang Mingche with complicated eyes.

He also understood what Wu Zetian meant. This was because there was no more title that could be bestowed on Jiang Mingche, so she conferred titles on Jiang Mingche's female relatives.

But what Di Renjie didn't expect was that Wu Zetian wanted to confer titles of princesses right from the start, and she conferred four titles...

"I didn't expect that a little girl like you would soon be named a princess..."

Looking at Yun Ying behind Jiang Mingche, Di Renjie showed a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth, and felt a little depressed.

Some time ago, Yunying was still working in the Dali Temple. He gave Yunying a two-month vacation. Unexpectedly, Yunying was about to be canonized before the vacation was over.

"Lord Di, you have to call me Princess from now on." Yun Ying said with a smile. Seeing her former boss looking unhappy, she felt a little proud in her heart.

Jiang Mingche's entry into the court with his four female relatives immediately caused an uproar in the Golden Palace, and all the officials began to discuss it.

"What do you think Prince Xiaoyao was thinking? He actually brought his female relatives into the court. Isn't this a blatant provocation to Your Majesty?"

"Who knows? King Xiaoyao has evil ambitions." With Wu Zetian's entry into the court, all officials stopped talking.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you...Long live your Majesty..."

"No need to formality, just stand up..." Wu Zetian glanced at the officials in the court and said lightly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..." After receiving Wu Zetian's consent, all the officials returned to their positions.

"At the morning court today, I mainly have two things to inform you..." Wu Zetian glanced at the civil and military officials in the Golden Palace and spoke word by word.

"I have decided to confer the titles of Princesses of the Tang Dynasty on Gongsun Li, Yun Ying, Hua Mulan, and Jia Luo."

"Your Majesty, absolutely not. Your Majesty, may I ask what merits these four people have? Your Majesty, I think this matter cannot be decisive..."

As soon as Wu Zetian finished speaking, the court was in an uproar. Wu Zetian was actually going to confer titles on four princesses at once?

The news came too suddenly and no one expected it.

Now they all understood why Jiang Mingche brought his four female relatives to the court. It turned out that he was here to receive a title.

"I am informing you, not discussing with you." Wu Zetian's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.

As Wu Zetian finished her words, the Golden Throne Hall suddenly became completely silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

The civil and military officials who had been shouting non-stop just now all shut up...

Wu Zetian still had a lot of credibility in the entire court, and she always had the final say.

No one can change what she has decided...If you keep going against Wu Zetian, you will be digging your own grave.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. They all saw Wu Zetian's determination and dared not say a word more.

Everyone's eyes turned to Sikong Zhen and Di Renjie, the heads of all officials, wanting to see their reactions.

Sikong Zhen frowned, but did not say much. How the empress wanted to confer titles was her own business, and had nothing to do with him.

Di Renjie also remained silent. As Wu Zetian's confidant, it was impossible for him to jump out and sing against Wu Zetian at this time.

"No one objects, right? In that case, let's start the canonization process."

Seeing that the group of people in the court finally shut up, Wu Zetian nodded with some satisfaction, looked at Shangguan Wan'er beside her, and signaled her to take out the edict written in advance and read it out.

Shangguan Wan'er immediately understood and came to the bottom of the stairs, looking at Hua Mulan behind Jiang Mingche. The first edict she took was from Hua Mulan.

"Go and receive the order." Jiang Mingche informed Hua Mulan and said with a faint smile.

Hua Mulan nodded, took a deep breath, and went straight to the court.

Although her face looked very calm, her trembling hands betrayed her inner nervousness.

At this time, I'm afraid no one is not nervous.

After Hua Mulan came to the bottom of the stairs, Shangguan Wan'er opened the imperial edict and began to read it.

[By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that Hua Mulan, the general of the Great Wall Guards, is quick-witted, brave and skilled in fighting. She has been defending the Great Wall for years. She has made indispensable contributions to the suppression of the demon riots this time. She is truly a role model for women. I hereby confer the title of Princess Jinghe on Hua Mulan, giving her the same status as a prince, the dignity of a county prince, a salary of a thousand gold coins, a mansion, a thousand maids, and ten thousand acres of fertile land. This announcement shall be made to the world and the envoys shall be informed.]

"Princess Jinghe, please accept the order." After reading the imperial edict, Shangguan Wan'er looked at Hua Mulan in front of her with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace..." Hua Mulan raised her hands and took the edict of enthronement from Shangguan Wan'er, feeling very excited.

Princess Jinghe means tranquility and peace, which is exactly what Hua Mulan expects.

After Hua Mulan accepted the order and expressed her gratitude, Gongsun Li, Yunying and Jialuo came next.

[The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims.....I confer the title of Princess Wuli on Gongsun Li, and announces this to the whole world, and to the envoys.]

[Appoint Yunying as Princess Yunxi...Appoint Jialuo as Princess Xiyue...]

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace..." After conferring the title upon the princess, Wu Zetian turned her gaze back to the temple and spoke word by word.

"This time, Xiaoyao King Jiang Mingche played an indispensable role in quelling the demon riot at the Great Wall."

"I have decided to confer the title of King Xiaoyao Jiang Mingche as the regent king, grant him the Nine Gifts, and let him take charge of all state affairs, and rule the country with me."

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed. Please take back your order. Please think twice..."

When Wu Zetian finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

Originally, they thought that conferring the title of princess on Jiang Mingche's four female relatives was a reward for Jiang Mingche's efforts in suppressing the rebellion of the demons.

No one expected that the highlight would be here. Regent. Granting the Nine Gifts. Taking charge of the government?

Jiang Mingche also serves as the General of Tiance, in charge of all the troops of the Tang Dynasty. If he wants to seize power and usurp the throne, wouldn't it be a matter of just a word?

Was Wu Zetian out of her mind to make such a decision? Wasn't this equivalent to handing over the entire Tang Dynasty to the emperor?

"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate..."

After hearing what Wu Zetian said, Sikong Zhen couldn't sit still anymore and stood up from his seat.

"Your Majesty, I also think this matter is inappropriate..." Di Renjie also stood up from his seat and kept admonishing Wu Zetian.

Di Renjie was very confused. Even if Wu Zetian trusted Jiang Mingche and valued him, she couldn't confer the title like this, right?