I Slaughtered Through the Dungeon Worlds with My Cheats

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The next day, Mu Rufeng, who was in the middle of cultivation, was interrupted by a knocking at the door.

"Your Highness, it's about time, you need to take a bath and attend the morning assembly." Xiao Cui's voice came from outside the door.

Mu Rufeng exhaled a long breath of hot air, and the boiling blood in his body gradually calmed down.

Then he walked out of the practice room.

At this moment, the sky outside was still pitch black.

The Da Li Dynasty's morning assemblies were divided into grand assemblies and regular assemblies.

The grand assembly was generally held during the first month of the lunar year, the winter solstice, and major events, serving as a ceremonial assembly.

Regular assemblies were divided into new moon and full moon assemblies and daily assemblies. As the name suggests, the new moon and full moon assemblies were held on the first and fifteenth of each month and were also ceremonial. The daily assembly was when the Emperor truly handled state affairs.

Today, what was held was a very ordinary daily assembly, also known as the morning assembly.

Compared to the Ming Dynasty in the real world, where the morning assembly was held at five in the morning, the Da Li Dynasty's morning assembly was at six.

Now, it was already three in the morning, and he needed to wait outside the palace gate at four.

After bathing, he headed to the Imperial Palace, with time to spare.

An hour later, when Mu Rufeng arrived outside the Imperial Palace, the outside was already filled with ministers waiting for the palace gates to open.

Those who could attend the morning assembly were almost all officials of the fourth rank and above.

These days, due to the Emperor being in seclusion, the Eldest Prince was in charge of the state, and the morning assembly was changed to once every five days.

This morning assembly was especially important, and unless an official was bedridden, almost all those within the ranks in the Imperial City had come.

They had also received some news and did not dare to be absent.

When Mu Rufeng's carriage appeared, many officials turned their gazes towards it.

And when Mu Rufeng alighted from the carriage, he attracted even more attention.

Yesterday, Mu Rufeng had made a grand appearance at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.

At today's morning assembly, the Ninth Prince had arrived, along with the Eldest Prince, Fourth Prince, Sixth Prince, and Eighth Prince who had arrived early.

They were not fools; today there was likely to be a major announcement, and the greatest possibility was the establishment of the Crown Prince.

After Mu Rufeng got out of the carriage, he found a place to stand, neither speaking to nor being spoken to by anyone.

Time gradually passed.

When the drum bell on the tower struck, the palace gates slowly opened.

Then, a group of officials began to orderly enter the Imperial Palace.

After getting in line inside the Imperial Palace, they proceeded to the Taihe Gate according to their alignment.

There were too many officials at the morning assembly; the main hall obviously could not accommodate such a crowd.

So, the morning assembly was typically held outdoors in front of the Taihe Gate.

Once everyone was properly aligned, the Emperor's entourage arrived.

"His Majesty is arriving! All officials, bow!"

"This humble official greets His Majesty, may His Majesty live ten thousand years!"

All officials, regardless of rank or strength, knelt on both knees, even those in the God Realm.

Of course, there were exceptions, those granted the privilege by the Emperor to meet without kneeling.

The princes were among them, as well as Duke Lu Sheng and a few other high-ranking officials.

"Rise, my beloved ministers!"

A golden light flashed, and the figure of Mu Chengqian appeared above.

At this moment, the sky was still barely lit, yet enough to make out things clearly.

"Today, I have something to announce. Xiao Jiu, come forward." Mu Chengqian slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Mu Rufeng immediately stepped out from the line, then ascended the steps to stand beside Mu Chengqian.

"Declare the decree." Mu Chengqian said calmly.

The eunuch behind Mu Chengqian immediately stepped forward, took out an imperial edict, and declared:

[By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Since I ascended the throne entrusted by the Supreme Emperor, all major military and governmental affairs and the appointment and governance of officials have not been neglected nor undertaken for personal leisure... The ninth son, Mu Rufeng... hereby inform the heavens, ancestors, and state altars, be conferred with the title and treasure, established as the Crown Prince, rightful heir of the Eastern Palace, to sustain the dynasty for ten thousand years and to unite the people. I wish to enter the Godless Divine Sovereign Realm, feeling that the affairs of state cannot be delayed, hence I command the Crown Prince to ascend the Wenhua Palace with the seal, to co-manage state affairs, preside over the military, and oversee the state. All matters presented by the hundred offices shall be submitted to the Crown Prince for decision. Announced throughout the land, so all may know. The thirtieth year of Jinhe, fourth month, twenty-eighth day.]

The eunuch's enunciation was clear, articulating each word without error, and everyone heard it clearly.

Indeed, today was a significant event; the Emperor had actually established a Crown Prince, and it was the Ninth Prince Mu Rufeng.

It is believed he has also consumed the Bodhi Fruit, with talent and strength unparalleled in the current era, further offering the Void Spirit Fruit, a divine artifact.

At the moment the edict was announced, Mu Chengqian pointed towards Mu Rufeng.

Instantly, a set of apricot-colored Dragon Robes appeared on Mu Rufeng's body.

"His Majesty is wise!"

"This humble official greets His Highness the Crown Prince!"

All the ministers immediately bowed respectfully to Mu Rufeng.

Wearing the Dragon Robes, Mu Rufeng felt a peculiar sensation.

These Dragon Robes were not ordinary; they were a Ninth Rank Magic Treasure.

[Dragon Robes Exclusive to the Crown Prince]: These are Dragon Robes exclusive to the Crown Prince, only the Crown Prince may wear them.

Effect: Level 9 item, possessing extremely powerful defensive power, capable of protecting every inch of skin, water and fire immunity, invulnerable to blades, difficult to damage, and self-repairing.

Note: They contain dragon energy, which can summon dragon energy to enhance one's dignity and aura.

After examining the attributes of these Dragon Robes, Mu Rufeng was still slightly surprised.