Jinwei joins hands in rebirth: villains can also eat at the table

Chapter 325 Self-edict

The horrible thought exploded.

In an instant, my stomach felt like it was churning like a raging storm, and the nausea, which became more and more intense, came like a surging tide.

He opened his mouth wide and retched in vain, but because his throat was paralyzed by the poison, it was dry and constricted, and he couldn't spit out a single filth.

"Your Majesty, you have only just awakened from your dream, but I have already committed countless wanton and capricious acts. Your Majesty, do you find it comfortable now that you are experiencing this? I have copied and learned all these tricks from you. Please try them out and see if they are still useful to you."

Yanwan smiled sweetly, stood up, and took Jinzhong's arm. The two of them stood in front of the emperor's dragon bed in a dignified manner.

She raised her chin slightly, her eyes full of arrogance, and her whole body exuded a fearless and sinister aura. Standing like this, she and Jinzhong seemed to be a perfect match.

The two of them, if they were bad enough together, could be considered a good story.

"Since the tenth year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, I have been walking on thin ice, concealing all my sharp edges. Thirty-one years have passed, and I finally don't have to pretend to be docile anymore."

After saying that, Yan Wan paused for a moment and took a deep breath. Her body, which had been as tense as a string, now completely relaxed, and her eyes were filled with a look of relief.

"I am truly delighted. I can finally be myself again. Why? Your Majesty, shouldn't you be happy for me? Look at your expression. Why are you filled with resentment?"

The emperor looked at the two people in front of him, and was so angry that his blood boiled, but he was powerless to do anything. He could only stare blankly and let them be intimate and arrogant in front of him.

"You...poison..."

His lips trembled, his words were unclear, and bloodshot eyes popped up, as if he wanted to see through these two people.

"Your Majesty, are you trying to call me a vicious woman? But what exactly is so vicious about me? For so many years, I have devoted all my energy to you, supporting you with all my strength. I have balanced all parties in the harem for you, and I have worked tirelessly to give birth to your children. Even this future heir to the Qing Dynasty was raised by me with great painstaking efforts. Isn't this the reward I deserve?"

Yanwan's words were gentle and her manners were elegant, like a quietly blooming orchid. In a moment, she shifted her gaze to Jinzhong and gently gestured for him to leave first.

Jinzhong was still immersed in her bold and ostentatious behavior. His originally dry, cracked, desolate and gloomy heart was moistened by a sudden rain and was instantly filled with vitality.

Even though decades have passed, she only needs a glance or a gesture to easily disturb his heart and make him lose his mind.

A hint of crimson silently spread from his neck, climbing all the way up to the tips of his ears, dyeing his entire body a shy pink.

He tried his best to feign composure, striding steadily towards the palace gate, but his legs felt like soft cotton, defying his will. Just as he was about to step out of the palace gate, he stumbled and his body swayed violently.

Fortunately, Chunchan had already dispersed all the palace servants around him, so no one could see his embarrassed and awkward state, which at least saved his face.

It’s almost September, is the weather still so hot?

Jinzhong raised his hand to touch his cheek, then covered his chest.

He was going crazy and his mind was in turmoil.

It drives the master crazy.

How could your master be like that in front of the Emperor...

This thought was all he could think of.

Although it was just a light scolding, as he recalled the moment just now, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but slightly raise, hooking an arc of joy.

After Jinzhong's figure disappeared outside the palace gate, Yanwan took light steps and slowly walked towards the emperor's bedside.

She had a graceful figure, yet carried a different kind of fierceness. Every step she took seemed to step upon the silence of the bedroom, striking at the heartstrings.

"Your Majesty, for all these years, my every smile, every action, has been in accordance with your wishes and preferences. I have lived like a puppet. You should be pleased."

She leaned forward slightly, close to the emperor's ear, her voice soft but cold.

"Don't worry, I will never let you die easily. I want you to take a good look at me and see how I will live a brilliant life in this palace in the days ahead."

After saying this, Yan Wan slowly raised her hand, and the slender armor inlaid with gold threads, like a cold blade, gently scratched the emperor's cheek, causing a chill to run across his skin.

The cold armor pressed against his neck, like a knife, easily strangling his vitals.

The emperor opened his eyes wide. It was as if Yan Wan in front of him had changed her appearance. There was a madness between her eyebrows that had been suppressed for many years and was finally released. Her face was distorted and hideous with excitement. Strands of fierceness came towards him, which suddenly gave rise to a fear he had never felt before in his heart.

He could never have imagined that there was such a scheming woman lurking by his side, and he had been unaware of it for many years.

“Uh…ah…”

The emperor was extremely anxious and subconsciously wanted to open his mouth to shout angrily, but his throat seemed to be strangled tightly. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't squeeze out a sound.

He could only watch Yan Wan, his lips trembling and twitching uncontrollably, his eyes full of vigilance and alertness, but he was trapped in this desperate situation and unable to break free. He could only surge in the dead air with his heavy breathing.

"Your Majesty, please do not panic. What I just fed you was not poison, but a mute potion. Seeing how you look now, it doesn't matter whether you can speak or not. Just watch here quietly, and don't try to cause trouble for me again."

Yanwan smiled, gently withdrew her hand, stood up and slowly took two steps back.

She leisurely looked around the Qinzheng Hall, taking in the luxurious furnishings around her and whispering with emotion.

"Over the decades, countless lives have been lost at your hands. Concubine Gao, Empress Fucha, Jin Yuyan, Su Lujun, Ruyi, as well as Yonghuang, Yongzhang, Yongqi, and even Yongji, whose birth you so eagerly anticipated... Your Majesty, each of these lives has been lost to your endless suspicion. While they were still alive, you were filled with suspicion and tormented them to death; and once they passed away, you feigned grief and mourning. This hypocritical face truly makes me sick."

"Fortunately, the Emperor's cold and unfeeling nature has helped me. If you were a man of deep affection and loyalty, it would have been difficult for me to take action. Speaking of which, Your Majesty probably never dreamed that I would one day be able to ascend the throne of the Empress of the Qing Dynasty. You should feel very honored. After all, you are the husband of the first Han Chinese Empress of the Qing Dynasty, hahahaha..."

At first, Yan Wan laughed wildly, as if she wanted to vent all the resentment and frustration that had been pent up for many years.

But as she laughed, tears welled up uncontrollably in the corners of her eyes and the hot tears slid down her cheeks.

Yes, after going through countless dark and agonizing days, and thrilling calculations, those days of living in fear and dependence on others have finally become a thing of the past.

At this moment, she stood at the pinnacle of power, overlooking the past, her heart filled with mixed feelings of sadness and joy. Only she knew the feeling.

Not long after, Jinzhong walked into the hall in a hurry, holding a tray steadily in his hand.

On the tray, there was a royal decree made of bright yellow brocade quietly placed.

The dazzling bright yellow color still makes people dizzy under the slightly dim light in the hall.

And this imperial edict is exactly what Yan Wan has longed for for many years - the edict to confer the title of empress.

The ink characters on it were written in strong strokes, and had already been neatly written by the people carefully arranged by Yan Wan. Now everything was ready, except for the imperial seal that symbolized the approval of the orthodox imperial power.

Since the problem cannot be solved, then deal with the person who created the problem. Since the emperor cannot make her the queen, then she will do it herself.

At this moment, looking at the imperial edict that was so close to her, Yanwan's eyes were burning, as if she had already seen herself wearing a phoenix crown and ruling the country as a glorious mother.

She, Wei Yanwan, has always relied on herself to live.

Naturally, she has to do this kind of thing herself.

"Since the Emperor is unable to move, I will take over the final step of the Empress's enthronement ceremony. Just keep your eyes open and watch carefully as I ascend the throne of Empress Dowager."

Yanwan opened her red lips slightly, and her words were full of determination to win. After she finished speaking, she took light steps and walked straight towards the shelf in the hall where the jade seal was placed.

As he raised his hand, the treasure box containing the jade seal fell steadily into his palm. He opened the lid, and the warm, heavy jade seal carved with dragons and phoenixes inside emitted a cold and dim light, as if silently resisting, or waiting for this long-planned change to happen.

Yan Wan turned a blind eye, and gently grasped the jade seal with her slender jade fingers, as if she was holding the throat of her own destiny. Step by step, she walked towards Jinzhong who was holding the imperial edict.

Every step he took was like a heavy hammer hitting this silent hall, and the sound was shocking.

"Jinzhong, look at me."

She lowered her voice, which was soft and hoarse, and only entered Jinzhong's ears, carrying a whisper of temptation.

Upon hearing this, Jinzhong hurriedly raised his head, his eyes burning with piety, as if the person in front of him was the god he had worshipped all his life.

Under this almost scorching gaze, Yan Wan's lips curled slightly, and a hint of ruthlessness and joy flashed in her eyes. Then she raised her arm lightly and dropped the jade seal steadily. As the cinnabar ink slowly spread on the edict, her long-cherished wish was finally settled at this moment.

The vermilion jade seal, like a streak of clotted blood, fell heavily on the bright yellow imperial edict. The bright colors intertwined and reflected each other, bursting out with a breathtaking light.

"Jinzhong, please read it out loud. Read and listen, and let the whole world hear it with realness."

Yan Wan stood proudly, her beautiful eyes seemed to be burning with blazing fire, staring straight at the emperor on the couch.

That look was no longer as humble and docile as before, but instead had the arrogance of a victor who looked down upon everyone.

Yan Wan stumbled all the way through the quagmire of the harem, which was full of thorns and arrows. She had already knelt countless times for this supreme position.

His forehead was bruised, his knees were swollen from kneeling, and all the endured pain and humiliation were deeply engraved in his bones.

Today, the situation has changed. She has stood at the pinnacle of power and is the winner of this protracted struggle.

Now that she has reached the top, no one in this world can force her to kneel. No matter whether it is imperial power or ancestral system, they can never bend her straight spine again.

From now on, only others will bow down to her.

She didn't want to kneel anymore, and she didn't want to kneel anymore.

After a while, Jinzhong's voice rang out in the hall.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have inherited the noble mandate to rule over all the realms. Within the harem, I need a virtuous and virtuous woman to govern and maintain peace. The current Imperial Noble Consort, Wei, is gentle, virtuous, of pure character and conduct, a model of gentleness and kindness, and has long been renowned for her reputation.

Since entering the palace, over the decades since, she has served me diligently and diligently, maintaining harmony among the six harems. Her respectful manners, respect for superiors and care for those below, have always been cautious and attentive; her intelligence has enabled her to assist in all matters, often implementing prudent strategies. She has borne me children, nurtured them with care, and contributed greatly to the continuation of the imperial family's bloodline. In the past, when she accompanied me, she shared my worries and resolved my difficulties, which brought me great joy. She is truly my worthy assistant and a role model for the harem.

Today, we specially enthrone Wei Yanwan as the Empress and grant her the residence of Yongshou Palace. We hope that she will inherit the importance of the ancestral temple, demonstrate the virtues of a mother, lead all the palace concubines, strictly abide by the rules of the palace, be diligent and kind, promote good morals, be respectful and cautious without violating the rules, and continue to bring blessings.

Admire this! "

"The concubine accepts the order."

Yan Wan stared at the emperor's complicated expression after he heard the imperial edict, with a smug smile on her lips. She turned lightly and raised her hand to hold the imperial edict tightly in her palm.

The lengthy and complicated imperial edict was the most precious to Yu Jinzhong. Far from feeling bored, he carefully considered each word and read it with utmost piety.

He held it like a rare treasure, fearing even the slightest misstep would damage it. Every word uttered from his throat trembled slightly, a mixture of nervousness and uncontrollable excitement.

By the time the imperial edict was read, his voice was hoarse and trembling, and he could hardly control himself. Crystal clear tears as big as beans slid down his cheeks and disappeared under his robe, leaving a dark mark.

"Why are you crying on such a wonderful day? From now on, I will have to rely on you to support me wholeheartedly as the Queen."

Yan Wan completely ignored the emperor's almost fiery gaze and stretched out her soft hand in front of him. She stroked Jinzhong's face with her fingertips and gently wiped away his tears.

"Okay, I will obey your order."

Jinzhong's voice was already hoarse, and he stared at Yanwan, unwilling to look away for a moment.

He began to feel grateful as he had done countless times before.

He was thankful that they could be reborn, thankful that he had stood by the Lord, and thankful that the Lord had chosen him after his rebirth...

I am even more glad that I made the right bet in this life.

Loyalty is for yourself.

Then, he took her hand in return, and the two of them walked together, step by step, with great grace towards the outside of the Qinzheng Hall.

The last thing the Emperor saw was the backs of the two people walking shoulder to shoulder.

They walked step by step into the light, leaving him alone in a dark corner.

When Yongyan returns from outside the capital, the Forbidden City will immediately begin preparations for the grand and luxurious ceremony of crowning the empress. At that time, people from all over the country will come to congratulate her, and all the palaces will be honored together.

She, Wei Yanwan, will serve as the queen and model for the whole country.

As for the emperor, he could only stay in this corner of the Old Summer Palace in loneliness and recuperation.

Moreover, here, the bitter consequences of all the evil deeds he had done were waiting for him.

There is no one to replace, and nowhere to escape.