Chapter 1997: Chapter 1935: Wedding Ahead of Schedule

The Emperor of Nanyue passed away, and Beiyan, as an allied nation, and given the recent royal marriage, must select suitable representatives for condolences, after discussions with ministers, Ah Jiu dispatched a Commandery Prince and a Marquis from the Imperial Family, accompanied by several people from the Ministry of Rites.

At the same time, channels of information to Nanyue must remain open, and even more people are sent to the Northwest, keeping a close eye on the actions there.

Messages flow continuously like snowflakes from the Nanyue Imperial City and the Northwest back to Beiyan.

Although the Emperor of Nanyue’s cause of death wasn’t released publicly, it wasn’t entirely hidden from the circle of nobles and powerful people. It was widely known that the Emperor of Nanyue liked practicing Taoism and consuming elixirs; his death was caused by excessive intake, leading to accumulated poison that erupted when his illness was beyond cure, with medicines proving ineffective.

Therefore, no one found the Emperor of Nanyue’s death too surprising.

But the news from the spy indicated someone tampered with the Emperor of Nanyue’s elixirs, leading to his poisoning. The identity of that person is self-evident.

Regarding this, neither Ah Jiu nor Hua Wushuang were surprised.

The Emperor of Nanyue was obsessed with Taoism and alchemy, neglecting governance. After the Crown Prince died, the emperor delayed appointing a new heir, which led to dissatisfaction among those with ambitions.

Eventually, a Crown Prince was appointed, but the Crown Prince had someone above him and was yet to become emperor. Naturally, people wouldn’t want the Emperor of Nanyue to continue idling away his time without fulfilling his duties, and it was better for him to abdicate early.

After the Emperor of Nanyue passed away, Ah Jiu visited another palace and discussed with Emperor Yan for a long time. Following this, secret decrees were sent to several generals guarding the borders.

During the mourning for the Emperor of Nanyue and preparations for the new Crown Prince’s enthronement, Beiyan quietly trained its troops and stockpiled grain and weapons, all carried out in secrecy.

Summer fades to autumn; events are tumultuous, and in the blink of an eye, it is late autumn, the time when red leaves drift to the ground.

As autumn deepened, Emperor Yan fell into comas several times, each lasting longer than the last, yet each time narrowly escaping death.

Empress Dowager Mo summoned Hua Wushuang and Wufu once more to another palace to discuss lifting Wufu’s mourning clothes and preparing for an early wedding.

"In another month, it will be three years of filial piety for your mother. Originally, the wedding was to be next year, but the emperor’s health is deteriorating, and I fear..." Empress Dowager Mo said, exhausted, "I have had the Imperial Astronomical Observatory calculate that November 20th is a good day. It may not be as good as previous dates, but to avoid unforeseen issues, it’s best to hold the wedding early. It might bring him some joy."

After speaking, she looked at Hua Wushuang, saying, "Playboy, this is not because I have any objections to Wufu. I just don’t want them to endure another year."

Once Emperor Yan passes away, Ah Jiu and the others must observe mourning, and during national mourning, marriage is prohibited.

"Empress Dowager, your words are heavy. As long as they don’t feel aggrieved, I, as an uncle, have no objections." Hua Wushuang slightly bowed and said, "I have prepared the dowry for this girl, and their wedding is just a formality. Although it’s rushed, everything needed is well-prepared, so it’s as you wish, madam."

Empress Dowager Mo nodded and smiled, "Rest assured, I like this girl, and I will add some fine things to her dowry at that time."

Hua Wushuang thanked her with a smile.

"And you, Wufu, what’s your opinion?" Empress Dowager Mo asked Wufu.

Wufu chuckled, "Mother, as elders you have discussed it. What more can I say?"

Empress Dowager Mo smiled, but her smile was somewhat dark. If it weren’t for considering Emperor Yan’s health, why would she proceed so hastily?

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