Chapter 1534: Her Highness the Princess (84)

 The Emperor passed away with a smile on his face.

Not long afterward, Crown Prince Tang Zhi ascended the throne.

On the day of his enthronement, a minor disturbance broke out.

The Third Prince, Tang Zhao, arrived with a force of soldiers, intending to seize the throne. He came with great momentum, only to discover that things were completely different from what he had imagined.

His forces collapsed like a broken dam, crumbling in an instant.

Watching his men fall one after another, the Third Prince's eyes widened in disbelief.

Standing among the imperial clan, Tang Xi wore a rather indescribable expression.

This fool—what had given him the confidence to think that a mere thousand soldiers would be enough to seize the throne?

After all these years, had he still not understood?

“I refuse to accept this!”

The Third Prince roared with bloodshot eyes before he was bound and dragged away.

“Father Emperor has only recently passed away, and today is a joyous day for my ascension. Bloodshed is inauspicious.” Tang Zhi's voice was calm. “Issue my decree. The Third Prince is to be confined to his residence for the remainder of his life. Without my permission, he shall never step outside.”

Killing his own brother immediately after ascending the throne?

Tang Zhi was not foolish enough to do such a thing.

No one paid much attention to this insignificant interruption, and the enthronement ceremony continued.

Once Tang Zhi became Emperor, the first matter was rewarding those who had followed him.

One by one, they all received promotions.

Naturally, Tang Guo became the Grand Princess. Tang Zhi bestowed upon her the title Fengshuo.

Abundance.

It symbolized that she had brought year after year of plentiful harvests to Northern Xia, transforming the living conditions of its people and ensuring that every citizen had enough food and clothing.

Grand Princess Fengshuo became a legend of Northern Xia.

Afterward, Tang Zhi also rewarded his obedient younger brothers and sisters.

As for Imperial Preceptor Yun Buxiu, he remained the Imperial Preceptor.

One day, Tang Zhi summoned Yun Buxiu and bluntly asked, “Imperial Preceptor, your twenty-year term is almost up. When exactly do you plan on leaving?”

Even now, Tang Zhi still found Yun Buxiu disagreeable and wished every day that he would go far away and stop sticking to his sister.

Now that he was Emperor, his sister should naturally be doted on by him. Why was this outsider constantly hovering around and currying favor with her?

“Your Majesty, I wish to extend my term,” Yun Buxiu answered calmly. “I still possess some skills. Besides predicting weather and fortune, I also know a little medicine.”

His expression clearly conveyed that if he left, they would never find another Imperial Preceptor so useful and affordable.

Tang Zhi almost laughed from anger.

“Extend your term, huh?” He frowned. “And how long do you intend to extend it?”

This man's skin was truly thick.

Of course, Tang Zhi also understood that Yun Buxiu's existence was important.

Human disasters could be avoided, but natural calamities were difficult for ordinary people to predict.

With Yun Buxiu's divinations, they had been able to make preparations in advance. Over the years, countless disasters had been reduced to the smallest possible losses, all thanks to Yun Buxiu.

“Until death.”

Tang Zhi: Could he tell him to get lost?

Yun Buxiu returned to his residence in high spirits. After changing into a fresh set of spotless clothes, he climbed over the wall and entered Tang Guo's courtyard, finding her there just as he expected.

“Your Highness, today His Majesty asked me when I planned to leave.”

Judging by the Emperor's expression, Yun Buxiu knew perfectly well that Tang Zhi had nearly asked when he was finally going to get lost.

“And what did the Imperial Preceptor say?” Tang Guo asked.

Smiling proudly, Yun Buxiu replied, “I said I wished to extend my term. I also explained how important I am, and His Majesty agreed.”

“And for how long?” Tang Guo asked cooperatively.

Yun Buxiu felt immensely satisfied.

Her Highness clearly knew the answer, yet she still played along instead of exposing him.

How could he possibly abandon such wonderful days?

“I said until death.”

His deep eyes met Tang Guo's smiling gaze.

When he had uttered those words, the Emperor's eyes had nearly devoured him alive.