His Majesty's Coronation: I Offer Three Thousand Miles of Territory as Tribute

The two raised their teacups and drained them in one gulp.

Ji Guang set down his cup. "Tomorrow, once the Prince of Jin's decree arrives, will you be heading north with the army?"

"Of course!"

"My Coronation Ceremony... you will not be in the capital."

"I shall be at the northern border, offering three thousand miles of territory as congratulations to Your Majesty!"

His words were still lofty enough to pierce the clouds, and his expression remained composed, yet as the two faced one another, an indescribable emotion filled the air between them.

Ji Guang was about to ascend the throne, while Lin Su had to rush about once more. How dearly Ji Guang wished Lin Su could stand by his side at this moment. Yet the war at the border allowed no room for brothers to gather at such a special time...

Ji Guang slowly rose to his feet. "Brother, do you know why I summoned you to meet me at Purple Gold Pavilion today?"

Lin Su's eyes flickered, but he did not answer...

Purple Gold Pavilion was a pavilion reserved exclusively for the royal family. For a minister to enter it was already the greatest favor imaginable. Could there be any other interpretation?

There clearly was...

Ji Guang said, "Purple Gold Pavilion is where my father emperor lost his life. His departed soul still lingers here. I had originally planned to worship Father Emperor's spirit here with you after the Coronation Ceremony. But you will not be here that day, so offer this incense today."

Lin Su was greatly startled.

Dark Night was equally shocked.

By all reason, inviting an outsider to offer incense to one's own ancestors was an immensely improper thing.

Yet when those words came from the mouth of the future emperor, they became an