jdhmnovel Chapter 465 Successful Ascension
Chapter 465 Successful Ascension
To everyone's astonishment, she pulled a... crown from her bag!
That was not the traditional style of Bohemia, where red gold is set with fire opal.
Its entire body presents a warm, bright, and luminous silver-white color, seemingly possessing its own halo, resembling neither jade nor gold.
The crown is simple yet elegant in design, with smooth lines and no excessive ornamentation. Only in the center of the front is a pure, flawless, milky-white gemstone, the size of a pigeon egg, which seems to absorb all light and then release it softly.
The crown gives a sense of holiness, light, and tranquility, quite different from the extravagant and ornate style of the Kingdom of Boyu in the past, yet it possesses an indescribable majesty and nobility.
"Here, will this work?"
Li Shuchen casually handed the crown to the nearest prince, Suleiman.
"Have you heard of the wealthy young master? He's a good friend of mine. He visited me late at night before and insisted on recommending this Enlightenment Crown to me, saying it was a supreme treasure bestowed by heaven. I don't think it's very useful, but it's quite beautiful, so I kept it. Doesn't this crown look a bit sturdier than that blood-stained crown?"
Prince Suleiman received the strange crown with trembling hands; it was cool to the touch and of a texture unlike anything he had ever seen before.
He had lived to such an old age and seen countless treasures, but he had never seen a crown of such material and such aura!
This is no ordinary thing!
He looked up at Li Shuchen in shock, then at Zuoya, and then at the "Crown of Enlightenment" in his hand. A series of ancient prophecies and legends flashed through his mind like lightning...
Could it be that the stars are guiding not only Zoya, but also... this foreign girl who brought about miracles?
Zoya was also stunned. Her emerald eyes gazed at the crown that emitted a soft halo, then at Li Shuchen, who had an expression that said, "This thing is just sitting there anyway." A surge of overwhelming emotion and boundless gratitude welled up in her heart.
Miss Li... how many more surprises do you have that I don't know about?
King Ardan gazed at the "Crown of Enlightenment," a crown that was clearly extraordinary and even subtly overshadowed the heirloom crown.
As if his throat had been gripped, a hoarse, cold laugh froze on his face, the last glimmer of light in his eyes went out, his body swayed, and then went limp. The imperial physician hurriedly supported him, and he murmured...
"No...impossible...this...this is a miracle...a miracle..."
“Savardul only stated that a crown must be worn for a coronation, without specifying which crown it must be.”
Prince Suleiman took a deep breath, his aged voice filled with unprecedented solemnity and excitement. He raised the Crown of Enlightenment, facing all the surviving ministers, generals, and envoys in the hall, and proclaimed...
"This crown is a divine blessing, a symbol of brilliance! Princess Zoya Savar, with her benevolence, wisdom, courage, and decisiveness, turned the tide in the face of national crisis, and has been recognized by Heaven, bestowing upon her this crown of enlightenment! I, Suleiman Savar, as the eldest of the Savar family, declare—this crown is the crown of the new ruler of the Kingdom of Boyu! Zoya Savar shall inherit the mandate of Heaven and succeed to the throne!"
He turned to Zoya, his expression solemn.
"Your Highness, please come forward."
Suppressing her inner turmoil, Zoya straightened her blood-stained robes and walked step by step to the throne, kneeling before the old prince.
Prince Suleiman carefully and solemnly placed the warm, gleaming crown of enlightenment on Princess Zoya's head.
A milky-white gemstone shimmered with a serene and dignified light on her forehead, contrasting with her resolute emerald eyes and her bloodstained yet determined face.
"In the name of our ancestors, with the stars as our witness, and with the light of dawn as our crown—Zoya Savar, from this moment forward, is the fourteenth king of the Kingdom of Boyu! May you govern with benevolence and protect the kingdom with courage, leading Boyu toward a new life!"
"Long live the King! Long live King Zoya!"
Inside the hall, the loyal subjects, Mulan soldiers, and members of the delegation who had been tempered by blood and fire erupted in deafening cheers!
The sound pierced through the ruined palace and reached every corner of Suleiman's domain.
The next day
Amber Room under renovation
New King's Study
Although the palace is still being cleaned and repaired, a new order has already begun to take shape.
Zoya changed into a simple yet dignified royal dress, and the Enlightenment Crown on her head shone brightly in the morning light.
On the long table in front of her lay a treaty, its ink still wet.
Liang Yuying, representing the Purple Star Delegation, finalized the terms, exchanged a smile with Zoya, and solemnly affixed their seals to the treaty.
The Treaty on Trade and Friendship Between Dazhao and Boyu Kingdom for a Century was officially signed!
The treaty stipulated the immediate establishment of three fair markets along the border between the two countries to regulate trade and taxes and protect the rights of merchants. Da Zhao would export grain, cloth, ironware, books, and medical technology, while Boyu would exchange them for colored gems, unique spices, and minerals.
Meanwhile, the Purple Star Dynasty will send artisans to guide the Boyu Kingdom in improving mining safety and constructing basic water conservancy projects, while the Boyu Kingdom will guarantee the safety of trade routes and gradually improve the livelihoods of the lower classes.
A century-long alliance, forever united.
"General Liang, thank you," Zoya said sincerely, holding Liang Yuying's hand. "Without you, without Miss Li, there would be no Boyu Kingdom as it is today, nor this treaty that leads to the future."
Liang Yuying smiled
"It was the princess... no, it was Your Majesty's own courage and benevolence that won all this. Zixing looks forward to achieving prosperity together with the revitalized Boyu Kingdom."
Suleiman Market
Li Shuchen, like a bird released from its cage, frolicked happily between the various stalls.
Behind her followed Xu Shaobao, who was able to walk with difficulty, her face still pale but in good spirits.
He insisted on following her to "protect" her.
"This! This spice is wonderful! I'll take it back to Ziying to make incense!"
"Wow! This tourmaline rough is absolutely gorgeous! And the price is so cheap! Yuying will definitely love it! Let's buy it!"
"Hey? This fabric is so bright and beautiful, it'll be perfect for making a new cloak for Changning!"
"Bingli should like this exotic musical score, right? Let's get it!"
She no longer looks at the price when she buys things; she's already got plenty of debt, so she doesn't worry about it. She only buys what she likes, and soon her hands are full of bags and packages.
Xu Shaobao followed behind, silently paying the bill with a silly grin on his face, occasionally whispering reminders.
"Miss Li, there are steps over there..."
"It's getting windy, be careful of sand getting into your eyes."
"This is too heavy, let me carry it."
Li Shuchen occasionally turned around and glared at him: "Your injury hasn't fully healed yet, so stop moving! I can carry it myself!"
But her tone was less distant than before.
Sunlight streamed into the bustling market, and the air, no longer filled only with the scents of spices and dust, seemed to carry a hint of... hope and vitality.
In the distance, the faint clanging of metal from the repair work on the Amber Room could be heard, symbolizing the end of an old era and the beginning of a new one.
Li Shuchen, carrying a pile of things, stood at the street corner, gazing at the gradually revitalizing city of Suleiman, and let out a long sigh of relief.