The Choice Queen's

TCQ 12: Determination of Fate

“Your Honor, the assessment results of the entire selection round have come out. Does Your Majesty want to see it?” ask Wang Bi.

Currently, Nangong Zirui was in Qihua Palace. The fourth round during the hunt earlier, he did not witness it because there are state documents that must be checked immediately.

He got word that the Queen added an act to determine the future Queen Donghao and the results were out.

“No need. I already know who was chosen.”

Wang Bi was confused. Where does the king know? The official documents just arrived at Qihua Palace this afternoon.

During this time, his king never left Qihua Palace. Wang Bi did not dare to peek at the documents of the assessment, he just put them on the table with a pile of other state documents.

“Mo Wei!”

Mo Wei jumped from the front door and arrived before Nangong Zirui.

“Yes, Your Grace. Does Your Majesty have orders?”

“Law of two men who earlier hit Li Fengran's stomach.”

“Ah?”

“Why? Do I need to repeat it?”

“No, Your Grace. The order will be executed.”

Mo Wei jumped again and disappeared in an instant. Nangong Zirui placed the report documents he read on top of the official documents of the selection.

Both of his hands held his chin. His eyes stared straight ahead, into the darkness above the pond that a few days ago had its ice broken.

Although Li Fengran had a high value, but with that ability, he would not survive. There are still people who are superior to him.

Nangong Zirui, as a king who had seen many characters and thoughts of people, could already guess who would become his queen later.

Wang Bi was beginning to understand the situation. The king thought long. The queen candidate has been determined, then only just write an official decree that legalizes her entering the Back Palace.

The remaining three people, his fate was determined according to the will of Nangong Zirui, or according to the needs of the palace.

“Your Majesty, should I get you some tea and snacks? Your Majesty has been busy since noon and skipped dinner.”

“No need.”

Nangong Zirui leaned his head on the head of the chair. His face looks tired. These report documents not only drained his energy and mind, but also made his heart crumble. The issue of choosing a new queen is over, but the real hurdles will come after that.

The Four Great Regions that Donghao was based on, were currently stretching out. Nangong Zirui has received reports that each region is strengthening its military fleet and relations are deteriorating.

If the Royal Palace did not fix it immediately, the lives of the people who were the victims would become difficult.

“Wang Bi, get me the paper. I will write an official decree for the court tomorrow.”

“Good, Your Highness.”

...***...

The next day when the sun was already warming the earth with its morning rays, Donghao Royal Palace was already busy.

The high ministers who were the foundation of the empire had already arrived in the courtroom, awaiting an official announcement regarding the final decision regarding the future election of Queen Donghao.

Su Min, Fei Jia, Shen Lihua, and Li Fengran had also been summoned to enter the hall. The four women stood before the altar of the king's throne, waiting for Nangong Zirui to arrive.

Not long after, Wang Bi's voice echoed informing Nangong Zirui's arrival.

Everyone greeted and saluted. Nangong Zirui's figure looked even more dashing as he wore his crown and official robe.

Especially after he sat on his dragon throne. Nangong Zirui, was like a great god descending from the seventh sky.

“It turns out, this is the aura of a king when dealing with his countrymen,” muttered Li Fengran.

Undeniably, he was also amazed by the aura of Nangong Zirui. The royal family's bloodline is indeed special.

“Randomize the decree!” nangong Zirui's.

A young eunuch of Wang Bi's guidance advanced to near Wang Bi, in his hand was a tray containing several scrolls of decrees.

Everyone's heart beat violently as the king's personal eunuch hand took out a single scroll of decree, stretched it out and began to recite it.

By the will of the heavens, Shen Lihua, the daughter of Zichuan, is appointed as the future Queen of Donghao and enters the palace.”

Those from Zichuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and cheered. Someone from Zichuan turned out to be the queen, this is a new pride and history since this dynasty was established hundreds of years ago. Shen Lihua graciously accepted the decree and thanked him.

Then the second edict was read.

“Su Min of Jinchuan and Fei Jia of Mochuan, good and smart. For the blessings and graces of the heavens, the King establishes the two as Consort Su and Consort Fei, and enters the palace after Shen Lihua.”

Shen Lihua, Fei Jia, and Su Min wondered why Li Fengran was not mentioned in the decree. Or is it possible..he has his own decree?

Li Fengran's face paled and turned green.

What the fuck? Why were Fei Jia and Su Min appointed as concubines? Didn't they say that women who weren't elected would be repatriated and not marry? Why did the rules suddenly change?

Wretch! Li Fengran would truly be struck down by misfortune!

“Please, I don't want to be a concubine,” Li Fengran prayed in his heart.

Wang Bi took out the third decretal scroll as well as the final decree.

“Li Fengran of Danchuan, talented, intelligent, good moral, and highly skilled. Upon the hint of the heavens, he was appointed as..”.

As if there was a musical sound that read ‘jeng-jeng-jeng’ buzzed in Li Fengran's ear. All the ministers waited impatiently, their hearts were both pounding.

Making the two women who lost the selection as concubines was already very surprising, now they were made to wonder what position this girl would receive from Danchuan.

“…. Stakeholder of the Sword and will be the companion of His Majesty the King.”

The duarrr! The sound of lightning struck within Li Fengran's heart.

The ministers widened their eyes wide. Their surprised reaction did not make Nangong Zirui panic. He just sat quietly on his throne, watching an interesting show that he made his own screenplay. Nangong Zirui also saw Li Fengran's shocked and paled facial expression.

“Swordship?” one of the ministers asked unsure.

“Your Highness, is Your Majesty really sure of the decision?”

The ministers' reaction was perfectly normal. The reason is, the position and position of the Sword Stakeholder are very different and very special.

The position was higher than a personal bodyguard, higher than the position of concubine, and sometimes aligned with ministers. The Sword Bearer was held by the woman chosen and appointed directly by King Donghao.

A Stakeholder Sword must be proficient in martial arts because every day will accompany King Donghao in carrying out his activities. He is also like an adjutant who carries out orders directly.

The Sword Stakeholder must be able to swing his sword to get rid of the danger that comes threatening the safety of the King. The recipient of this position will be given a special token that can make it in and out of the palace and all places without being hindered.

In addition, the Sword Stakeholder was given the authority to move troops when conditions were urgent. You could say, the Sword Starter was the special female bodyguard of the king, as well as her hands and feet. This position in the history of Donghao Kingdom, was only ever filled by the First Queen of Donghao Kingdom.

This achievement is certainly greater than just being a queen. The Queen is only in charge of taking care of the Back Palace and helps the King a little in matters of state. 

It was very different from the Sword Stakeholder who could go directly in state affairs at the order of the king, besides that every day was always on the king's side and allowed to enter the court.

Why is this woman from Danchuan so lucky?

“Why? Do I need to ask your consent to persuade my own Sword-bearer? You guys are not satisfied?”

Instantly, the mouths of the ministers were locked tightly. After all, they were unlikely to fight Nangong Zirui, let alone fuss over the appointment of the Sword Stakeholder.

Nangong Zirui's decision was concrete, indisputable. If he continued to talk, Nangong Zirui would be furious. When he's angry, no one can defuse him.

“We dare not, Your Grace.”

Nangong Zirui got up from his throne, looked at the ministers and last looked at the four women standing in front of him. “Wang Bi, please welcome the Sword Stakeholder back to Qihua Palace!”

“Good, Your Highness.”

Then, Nangong Zirui left the court hall immediately, leaving behind the ministers, leaving behind three women who had just been appointed to be his wives.

Wang Bi greeted Li Fengran, telling him to come with him. Back then, Li Fengran's eyes were still blank.

“Nona Li, someday you are a person belonging to His Majesty,” said the eunuch. Li Fengran turned to him.

“Eunty Wang, how much salary does a Stakeholder receive?”

Eunuch Wang stared in confusion.