Chapter 31
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The burial ceremony was quick and was attended only by the high officials and ministers, even the Empress who's not in the good shape after what happened didn't made it for the ceremony, the physician adviced her to have a good rest and sleep for she's stress and sleepless in her stay in the dungeon.
The two Princes, Haii and Tong wasn't present because they are still recuperating and Consort Pleng was already in the dungeon.
Her sentence along with Consort Hyun and Minister Hyun will be announced after Prince Sunwoo will have his crowning ceremony.
The ministers present at the burial event give a deep kowtow to the deceased Emperor, they've known him as a good man, a kind hearted leader and was loved by his people and constituents.
The people of the whole Empire mourned for his departure in this world but hope still occupied their hearts for they know that they will still be lead by his son, Prince Sunwoo.
Neighboring Empires and Kingdoms allied with Siam sent their deepest condolences on his passing which Prince Sunwoo appreciated and thanked in his letter in return.
The Han Manor as well was filled with gloom and sadness when they found out that their master, the great General might be dead already and their Young master as well isn't doing well.
Kana on the other hand remained calm and collected until the day of the coronation came.
His servants helped him wear a beautiful hanbok in blue, it was embroidered with Phoenix and his long black and silky hair is decorated with gold hairpins.
Everyone is invited to witness the new Emperor raising in the throne in Jong Dynasty.
"Are you ready Your Grace?" Sheen said as she let Kana bit on the paper lip tint, making her lips look more plump and red.
"Yes, I am.. Let's go." Kana calmly said as they head towards the main palace.
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Prince Sunwoo look at his reflection, he's wearing a yellow hanfu under a black robe embroided with yellow dragons using a golden thread, but his hair was down and only the upper part near his forehead was tied securely for the Crown later.
He look regal and respective.
And this day he will set things right. Every corrupt officials who sided Consort Pleng will be exiled and remove, the Consort of his deceased father Consort Mia will be sent into a feuderal province together with his son as the new governor there along with his wives. The same with Prince Tong if he will be proven innocent on the schemes of his mother.
They will still be provided with good life even if they will be thrown away from the palace.
But for now that they are facing war, Prince Sunwoo cannot do that, so for the meantime, they will remain in the Palace until the war ends.
"The ceremony will start soon Your Highness." Klhui said, waking Prince Sunwoo in his reverie.
"Let's go." Prince Sunwoo said while he walk, his hands on his back.
Every path they took, his eyes lingers everywhere, normal citizens were told to line up outside the inner palace and wait for the Crown Prince to enter coming from his own Pavilion. They throw flowers on his feet and keep on priaing and praying for him. Guards, eunuchs, army troops and royal guards along with his shadow guards lined up as well near the entrance of the Imperial hall.
Loud sound of drums and gongs filled the air, accompanied by the chanting of the people of Siam welcoming their Emperor.
Prince Sunwoo walk through them, head high, with royal grace and pride.
Starting today the inner Palace will be his home, he will not be just a prince, he will be the father of the whole nation, the son of heavens.. The Emperor.
"Prince Sunwoo has arrived." The Eunuch guarding the door announced.
The huge door of the Imperial hall opened and the ministers and officials lean down in deep kowtow, when Prince Sunwoo walk passed through them.
The Empress is waiting beside the dragon throne, beside her was a eunuch holding a small pillow where the dragon crown was laid.
"Mother.." Prince Sunwoo bowed at her.
"Sit down son." She motioned the Dragon throne.
Prince Sunwoo sat down.
"Everyone, please rise." She called the officials who's still in kowtow, then she slowly put the Crown on his head.
"Witness your New Emperor, wearing his crown, the new leader, ruler and father of the nation, the son of the heavens.. Emperor Jong Sunwoo."
Empress Jong fasten the dragon crown on his head.
The beads dangling in front of his face, and it was uncomfortable and heavy but Sunwoo manage to stand up and look at his constituents.
"Hail to the Emperor!" Klhui shouted.
"Hail!"
"Hail"
The ministers shouted as well.
Emperor Sunwoo raise his hands to silence them.
"I have a lot of things to do as the new Emperor," He look around and he saw Kana sitting on the corner, his head hang high and he has a proud smile, Kana smiled at The newly crowned Emperor.
Emperor Sunwoo smiled back at him, then he look on the other side of the hall where Consort Mia was along with The other Consorts. His smile fades away.
"For a start, I will send notice in your offices if you are able to continue in your position or if you are being remove, it depends on your performances for the past years.. As the New Emperor, I am responsible on my five Consorts, and I don't have a plan on naming an Empress yet because we are still facing a war in the borders, but rest assured I already have someone in my mind.. The Consorts of my father will be dealt with after I will come back from the borders, the rest of the Inner courts affairs will be manage by my Mother, the newly proclaimed, Empress Dowager. I prepare a banquet for everyone in this celebration, please enjoy the food and drinks." he said and called the eunuch beside him to distribute food and gifts for the people waiting outside.
"Hail to the New Emperor, Emperor Sunwoo!"
"Hail!"
"Hail!"
Food and drinks floods in the Imperial hall but Consort Mia didn't enjoyed any of it. For sure they will be exiled any time soon!