Gu Yu took people to the largest courtyard of the Zhenguo Palace.
After all the guests were seated, incense was placed in the center of the courtyard.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites walked up to the incense table, respectfully took out the imperial edict, and then turned around.
Shouted: "Kneel down——"
Everyone knelt down.
An official from the Ministry of Rites said: "Zhao said: Hereby, Gu Yu, a descendant of the Gu family, has been appointed Duke of Zhenguo according to the rules established by Emperor Taizu Gao. I admire this."
Gu Yu kowtowed alone, then straightened up, stretched out his hands to receive the imperial edict, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Gu Yu, thank you for your kindness."
After Gu Yu took it, he respectfully placed the imperial edict on the incense table.
Then everyone relaxed, and the official of the Ministry of Rites smiled and said: "From now on, I should call you Mr. Gu."
Gu Yu said: "I am still young, and I am really ashamed to be ranked in this position."
The official from the Ministry of Rites said: "Then call Mr. Gu."
Gu Yu said: "This is very good."
Officials from the Ministry of Personnel and Officials from the Ministry of Rites exchanged a few words with Gu Yu and then left.
Everyone in the court has left, and the ceremony is not over yet.
Next is the title ceremony of the Gu clan.
The person who presided over the title ceremony for Gu Yu was an old patriarch of the Gu family. In the years when Gu Yu had not inherited the title, he had always had the final say in the Gu family.
Gu Yu ascended the throne today and became the lord of the Gu family. From now on, all the bad and important events of the Gu family, as well as quarrels and conflicts, will be decided by Gu Yu, the lord of the family.
If he encounters someone who has committed a minor crime, he does not need to be sent to the government. Gu Yu can assess the severity of the crime and deal with it within the clan.
It's just that Gu Yu is still young and will have many affairs when he enters the court. He has already discussed it with the clan leader and the two of them will manage the Gu family together.
Small matters are taken care of by the clan leader, and big matters are left to Gu Yu.
The moment Patriarch Gu walked out with someone's support, the eldest lady standing beside him froze up. She was supported by a maid so as not to lose her composure.
Patriarch Gu glanced at the eldest lady and did not care about her reaction.
After the Gu clan members had packed up the incense case and placed the Gu family tree, Gu Yu walked forward and knelt in front of the incense case.
Patriarch Gu stood on one side and said: "We should pay attention to the filial piety of our brothers by emphasizing human relations, uphold the clan to promote harmony between Yong and Yong, harmonize with the township party to settle disputes, pay attention to farming and mulberry trees to provide enough food and clothing, be frugal and cherish money, and promote the school to educate scholars.
Xi, depose the heretics in order to uphold righteous learning, teach the law in order to guard against foolishness and obstinacy, and be clear in etiquette in order to be generous.
Customs, work on one's own business to determine the will of the people, train the children to forbid wrongdoing, stop false accusations to be good, hide sincerely to avoid being implicated, pay taxes and grain to save money and urge the subjects, jointly protect the armor to kill thieves, relieve hatred and anger to save one's life.
.This is the decree of the Holy Ancestor, Lord Gu, you may take on the responsibility of a sect."
Gu Yu said respectfully: "Gu Yu, a descendant of the Gu family, must restrain himself, observe etiquette, and work diligently."
Patriarch Gu said: "Very good."
Patriarch Gu helped Gu Yu get three sticks of incense and then stepped aside.
Gu Yu took the incense, bowed three times, and inserted it into the incense burner.
Then Gu Yu stood up and sat at the top.
Patriarch Gu asked his descendants to kowtow to Gu Yu in turn and officially recognized Gu Yu as the new lord.
Junze stood in the crowd and saw Gu Yu dressed in red, accepting the worship of others like a god. Gu Yu's face was not embarrassed at all, as if it should be like this.
Junze felt something strange in his heart.
Gu Yu was born like an immortal, as if he was born to be like this, sitting on a high platform and being worshiped by others.
He had previously thought about blocking Gu Yu's move to enter the court, but now it seemed that for Gu Yu, being an extremely popular minister and reaching the top was where she belonged.
When you meet an opponent in chess, you will meet a good talent.
He wanted to stand beside Gu Yu and stir up the storm together in the court.
But there were too many things to overcome between him and Gu Yu.
Junze felt a little bitter in his heart.
He is not afraid of Gu Yu's cold heart, he can even feel that he has a place in Gu Yu's heart.
But Gu Yu was much more awake than him and still refused to take a step closer to him.
When everyone in the Gu clan has finished kneeling, today's knighting ceremony will be officially over.
Everyone in the Gu family changed their names and called Gu Yu the young master Gu, the eldest lady as the old lady, and Aunt Su as the aunt.
Then there was the flowing banquet in the Gu Mansion.
In the event of such a major event, the Gu Mansion will hold a banquet outside the gate for three days and three nights, and the people nearby can come and eat as long as they say congratulations.
Although there were not many people invited at the door, Gu Yu still had to go over one by one to offer a toast.
In greeting Junze, Junze raised his wine glass and said, "I wish Young Master Gu a bright future and a smooth career."
Gu Yu had heard too many words like this today, but when Junze said it, she still smiled knowingly.
The relationship between people is so strange. Junze, who had been at odds with her before, would sincerely say such words at this time. It was really rare.
Gu Yu said: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty."
When Junze was about to drink, Gu Yu stopped him again and said: "You are still injured, so it is best not to touch this spicy food."
Junze's peach blossom eyes were filled with smiles, and he whispered: "Gu Yu, are you caring about me?"
Leng Liu on the side said: "It's just common sense that everyone knows."
Junze looked at Lengliu with a very dangerous look.
Gu Yu also felt helpless about his behavior of climbing up the pole, and said unnaturally: "I always care about my friends."
After saying that, Gu Yu drank it all in one gulp.
Jun Zehun didn't care what Gu Yu said and didn't drink the glass of wine.
When he got to Lengliu's side, Lengliu still had that gentle and amiable look, and the pear dimples on his face became more and more obvious.
He stood next to Gu Yu and said with a faint smile: "Based on our friendship since childhood, there is no need for such false courtesy. Knowing that you are happy, I still have to advise you to drink less."
Junze slapped the table and said, "Drinking means drinking to the fullest. This doctor is a disappointment."
Lengliu turned around and looked at him displeased, Junze's eyes were also filled with anger, and Xiao Xingzhi was caught in the middle, feeling that something was wrong with the atmosphere, but did not dare to say anything.
When the cold flow returned, he looked considerate again. He took out a pill from his waist and said, "Today is a happy day. I won't disappoint you, but you can eat and drink this sobering pill."
You’ll feel better when you’re drunk.”
Gu Yu took it, put it in his mouth, and said, "Thank you, Doctor Xiao Leng."
Lengliu faced Junze's cannibalistic gaze, put his arm on Gu Yu's shoulders, and said, "Between you and me, there is no need to express gratitude."
Junze narrowed his eyes and suddenly kicked Lengliu's calf with his foot under the table.
Lengliu groaned and sat back on the chair.
Gu Yu frowned and said, "What's wrong with Dr. Xiao Leng?"
Lengliu glanced at Junze with an unkind expression.
Junze snorted coldly and said, "What is Dr. Xiao Leng looking at me for?"
Lengliu said to Gu Yu: "I must have said something wrong that offended the prince, so he kicked me just now."
Gu Yu turned her attention to Junze. Junze crossed his legs and said, "Really? I just stretched my legs. I didn't expect Doctor Xiao Leng's bones to be so soft."