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Chapter 322 Her Identity Will Be Revealed
"Let's go, Marquis of the Nation." Emperor Changlong looked at Song Siyao with a kind smile, like an old father looking at his proud daughter, his eyes filled with increasing satisfaction.
The evidence flashed through Song Siyao's mind, but when his eyes met Emperor Changlong's smile, the two images could not be reconciled.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Siyao replied calmly.
Qiwu Palace.
All the officials gathered, and the soldiers sat in full array.
"His Majesty has arrived!" Wang Gonggong's high-pitched, sharp voice rang out as Emperor Changlong stepped into Qiwu Palace.
Song Siyao walked beside him, her red and yellow outfits bright and eye-catching.
Emperor Changlong exuded imperial majesty and domineering presence.
Song Siyao was heroic and valiant, her eyes filled with murderous intent, her whole body stained with the vicissitudes of battle, showing the demeanor of a great general.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Those present knelt down and paid their respects to Emperor Changlong.
"Rise." Emperor Changlong sat on the dragon throne.
Tonight, Song Siyao's seat was next to his, only one step lower.
The imperial concubines and the Empress Dowager did not attend with Emperor Changlong; they had been waiting there for some time.
Even his most beloved Consort Yue was unable to attend with him this time.
This honor is bestowed upon Song Siyao by Emperor Changlong, a unique and unparalleled honor for the entire nation since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
As Emperor Changlong finished speaking, everyone shouted in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Although the Great Zhou has already won the war against the four kingdoms, in my heart, today is the day of true victory. We, the soldiers and the people, sit together, drink from the same cup, admire the same moon, and celebrate together with the whole world."
Emperor Changlong was overjoyed. "Where is the historian?"
"Your subject is here." The historian stepped forward.
"Remember, you must record today's celebration in the annals of history, the more detailed the better. I want future generations to know that in order to have a happy and peaceful life, one's country must be strong. Only under a strong country can there be peace and happiness."
"Yes, Your Majesty," the historian replied.
Emperor Changlong's eyes showed joy, but his expression was also very serious. He continued, "If we want the country to be strong, everyone must study hard, practice martial arts diligently, and become useful people to the court, serving and building the court. Only when people are strong can the country be strong."
“In the previous battle between the Great Zhou and the Yan Kingdom, the Great Zhou won a great victory.”
"In this great war between the Great Zhou and the four kingdoms, the Great Zhou utterly defeated them, forcing them to surrender. It was a battle between one country and four, and our forces were far outnumbered. Yet we still emerged victorious."
"All of this is inseparable from the unity, hard work, and sacrifice of all the generals and soldiers, as well as the command of the Marquis of Huguo."
Emperor Changlong raised his wine cup, "Everyone, let's toast the Marquis of Protectorate. May Heaven bless the Great Zhou and grant the Marquis of Protectorateate blessings upon the Great Zhou. May the Marquis of Protectorateateate never forget his original aspirations and lead the Great Zhou to ever greater heights."
After saying that, he drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
"Respectfully, Lord Protector!" Everyone stood up and raised their wine cups to toast Song Siyao.
Song Siyao raised her glass in return to toast everyone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but my strength alone is so insignificant. The victory in these two wars is the result of everyone's joint efforts. It is Your Majesty's wisdom and concern for the people that made us possible. Your Majesty is the backbone of the Great Zhou. We will stand closely by Your Majesty's side. Under Your Majesty's leadership, the Great Zhou will become stronger and more prosperous, and the people will live a better life. This cup of wine is for Your Majesty and for everyone."
Song Siyao drank the wine in her cup in one gulp.
"We swear to follow the Marquis of Protectorate to the death!" someone shouted, and the other soldiers echoed the cry.
"I swear to follow the Protector of the Nation to the death!"
"I swear to follow the Protector of the Nation to the death!!"
The shouts were deafening, almost shattering the roof of Qiwu Palace.
Song Siyao frowned. These soldiers were pledging their loyalty to her in front of Emperor Changlong, which was like putting her on the hot seat.
A slightly suspicious monarch will immediately worry that her achievements will overshadow his authority, and then her good days will be over.
She silenced the soldiers and shouted, "Soldiers, we will always be soldiers of the court, subjects of the emperor, and guardians of the people. We will live to protect the Great Zhou, and die to be loyal souls to the emperor!"
"We shall live to protect the Great Zhou with our guns, and die to be loyal souls to our sovereign!" After shouting this, the soldiers knelt down once more, their voices resounding and deeply moving, shaking the entire audience.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
They all pledged their loyalty, and the civil and military officials followed suit, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Haha..." Emperor Changlong stood up from the dragon throne and laughed loudly, a joy that came from the bottom of his heart.
At this moment, he truly experienced the joy of being an emperor.
It was as if he had conquered the Nine Provinces and become the overlord of the Nine Provinces.
From then on, he could roam freely throughout the land, and no one would dare to bully his people.
"Rise, all of you," Emperor Changlong said with a smile. "Today is a victory celebration banquet. Let's not talk about anything else, just about being happy and having a good time. Eat and drink well, and rest well. Tomorrow, let's continue our efforts and work together to build the Great Zhou Dynasty into an even better place."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Consort Jia. Consort Jia glanced at the maid beside her, who understood and immediately arranged for a song and dance performance.
The Empress died, Consort De fell out of favor, Consort Huifei was indifferent, and Emperor Changlong couldn't bear to see Consort Yue work so hard, so this victory celebration banquet was organized by Consort Jia.
Emperor Changlong was not a man who indulged in beautiful women; he did not have many concubines in his harem.
As the music began, the dancers on the stage moved to the beat, performing the most beautiful and joyous dance.
After the dance ended, Xiao Jianshan spoke.
"Lord Protector of the Nation, I've long wanted to have a drink with you. It's true that heroes have emerged from among the young since ancient times. As a woman, you are in no way inferior to men. You are truly a heroine. This cup of wine is for you."
"Thank you, Imperial Preceptor." Song Siyao also raised her glass.
Xiao Jianshan scrutinized Song Siyao, then looked at Emperor Changlong, "Your Majesty, don't you feel that the Marquis of Protectorate resembles someone else?"
"Does the Imperial Preceptor mean the Marquis of Zhenbei?" Emperor Changlong asked.
Xiao Jianshan shook his head. "The aura of the Marquis of Protectorate is far beyond that of the Marquis of Zhenbei. Moreover, I think the Marquis of Protectorate doesn't look like the Marquis of Zhenbei at all."
"I also think it doesn't look like her. Perhaps the Marquis of Protectorate looks like the wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei," said Emperor Changlong.
"The Marquis of Protectorate doesn't look like the wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei at all; she looks more like an old friend of the Emperor." Xiao Jianshan deliberately told half the story and concealed the other half.
"Who is the Imperial Preceptor?" Emperor Changlong asked, intrigued.
Song Siyao stared at Xiao Jianshan, very curious about what he was up to.
She did not stop Xiao Jianshan.
Xiao Jianshan glanced at Song Siyao and continued, "The Marquis of Protectorate bears the shadow of the Duke of Protectorate."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent; it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The Duke of Protectorate was a god-like figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
It's just a pity...