The concubine entered the palace and the concubine was very attractive

Chapter 198: Establishing the Crown Prince

On the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, the war in the Northern Territory became intense.

Although the Northern Dynasty army was in a dominant position, the Anguo royal family wanted to seek justice for Princess Anguo on the grounds that she had been humiliated, which greatly boosted the morale of the army. It also made many soldiers who were not very enthusiastic about the war feel nameless anger and passion for resistance when they heard that Princess Anguo, who had sacrificed her marriage for peace, was bullied.

Therefore, the morale of the Anguo army became more and more resolute, and they might even suppress the Northern Dynasty army for a while. Even if the Northern Dynasty won later, it did not gain much advantage. Not only did it lose a lot of manpower and material resources, but it also created a somewhat lofty fighting image of Anguo.

A defeated nation almost risked its life for the dignity of the princess and the dignity of the country, and finally caused the Northern Dynasty to suffer continuous losses...

When Gu Junshen received the news about the war from the Northern Territory Military Headquarters, he could no longer suppress the restlessness in his eyes. He frowned deeply, thinking that this war could not go on like this.

An Guo was obviously adopting a tactic of attrition, hoping to use nearly half the number of soldiers as the Northern Dynasty to consume nearly a year's worth of Northern Dynasty's resources.

These resources will play an important role at critical times.

"It seems that the matter of appointing a crown prince cannot be delayed any longer."

Gu Junshen's eyes fixed slightly, as if he was certain of something.

During these days, Nan Xiang must have already told him vaguely that he wanted to make Gu Yuchen the crown prince.

When Liu Sheng came to report, he said that the young master now talked a lot more about moral issues in class.

Gu Yuchen’s enthusiasm for learning is getting better and better.

……

At 10 p.m. that evening.

The night wind howled, making a rustling sound above the high red walls. Two rows of eunuchs led the way, each holding a lantern in his hand, which glowed brightly in the hazy night.

Gu Junshen walked into the Yanxi Palace with great anticipation.

I saw that the palace was still brightly lit, and from time to time the sound of reading could be heard from the palace.

"Are you studying in there?"

Gu Junshen asked the palace maid beside him.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty is taking the prince and princess to review their studies."

"Ok!"

After hearing this, Gu Junshen slowly walked towards the hall. His features appeared gentle in the candlelight in the dark night, but his cool aura was sharp and chilling, which made people feel awe.

After a while, he walked into the hall and saw two little ones reading and reviewing their lessons.

Perhaps he noticed Gu Junshen's footsteps. As soon as Gu Yuchen raised his head, he saw Gu Junshen's handsome face with sharp eyebrows and phoenix eyes.

Then he took his sister to pay his respects.

"My son, I pay my respects to my father!"

The young master has been telling him recently that the importance of etiquette should be engraved in the heart and demonstrated in actions.

Recalling his mother Nan Xiang's instructions, he began to become more humble and polite. He would bow to his elders and perform the ritual of monarch and subject when facing Gu Junshen.

"Chen'er Xuan'er is awesome! She studies so seriously."

"I've been studying in the study room recently. Are you used to studying in the classroom?"

Gu Junshen was holding a child on each side.

Both of them are four years old in age and are not very heavy. He practices martial arts frequently and has great strength. Even though he had a serious illness before, he has slowly recovered to a level close to his previous strength.

It is very difficult to recover to his previous strength. After all, the disease still has some impact on his body.

Although Nanxiang and the imperial physician didn't say anything, he could feel it himself.

Nan Xiang looked at Gu Junshen who came in and exchanged greetings with the two kids. When she saw him having fun with the two of them, a happy smile appeared on her lips.

After a while, the sky became cooler and darker, and Nanxiang coaxed the two of them into the house and began to coax them to sleep.

Gu Junshen originally wanted to give it a try, but his thugs didn't know how to control their strength, and he woke up the two children by patting their backs.

In the end, it was Nanxiang who ended up losing.

"Your Majesty! I can handle this kind of work. Your Majesty, please go and have some tea."

Nanxiang said this, intending to invite Gu Junshen to his couch for tea.

Gu Junshen smiled brightly, not noticing this, and obediently walked out of the palace where the two little ones lived and came to the couch next to Nanxiang's bedroom.

I saw a pot of tea brewing on the tea table above the couch, emitting fragrant hot steam that lingered in the air, making me very happy.

After a long time, Nanxiang finally returned to the bedroom and saw Gu Junshen drinking tea and reading her books on the couch.

Nanxiang quietly walked behind him and reached out to quickly take away the notes.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, how can he be blinded by such worldly miscellaneous things?"

Nan Xiang snorted softly and sat down opposite Gu Junshen.

"I just took a few glances. And as the emperor, I should know more about the people's sentiments. This miscellany is good, but it is a bit false."

Gu Junshen stared straight at Nan Xiang and said casually.

"I like this."

Nanxiang turned her head away proudly, picked up the tea that had already cooled down a lot on the table, and took a sip.

"I wonder how the progress of my beloved concubine's journey to Chen'er is? Recently, Anguo wants to use 10,000 troops to resist the 50,000 troops of the Northern Dynasty. The Northern Dynasty seems to be lacking in momentum."

Gu Jun took a sip of tea and sighed softly.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have already persuaded them enough. Since it is to strengthen the morale of the army, Your Majesty must make a decision as soon as possible."

"Yes! I have already drafted the decree! Tomorrow morning, I will announce it to all officials, inform the harem, and announce it to the world."

Gu Junshen spoke with certainty, his eyes sparkling with stars.

After hearing this, Nanxiang couldn't help but clench her fists.

"Chen'er! The crisis that the three of us, mother and children, have to face is about to come."

Of course, Nanxiang was not afraid. You know, she had already told the two of them a lot of truths through storytelling in the past few days. She just hoped that they would not be too scared when they faced each other.

She will always be behind them.

……

The next day, during the morning court session, Gu Junshen ordered Liu Sheng to take out a scroll of golden imperial edict from the golden box.

He read it aloud in front of all the civil and military officials: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:

"My eldest son, Gu Yuchen, is a man of both virtue and talent, and is capable of shouldering great responsibilities. I have now specially appointed him as the Crown Prince to inherit the ancestral temple and ensure the safety of the country. All officials should assist him wholeheartedly and work together on state affairs. This decree shall take effect immediately and shall be announced to the whole world so that everyone will know. I decree this!"

When this imperial edict came out, all the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.

Most of the officials showed excitement. The moment they had been waiting for for a long time had finally arrived.

"Congratulations to the Emperor on establishing the Crown Prince!"

……

Longevity Palace.

The sound of scriptures echoed throughout the temple, blending with the burning white mist incense, creating an extraordinary artistic conception.

The nanny looked a little panicked and said in a deep voice to the empress dowager who had just finished her Buddhist ritual, "Report to the empress dowager! At the morning court today, the emperor read out the decree to appoint the crown prince in front of all the civil and military officials!"

After hearing this, the Queen Mother could no longer hold the Buddhist beads in her hand and they fell heavily to the ground.

Snap————

The Buddhist beads instantly scattered all over the ground and some of them broke into pieces.

This string of Buddhist beads was obtained by her from the Jinguang Temple, which was consecrated and offered as an offering for 9981 times. It can be said that it is of extraordinary significance.