After more than half a year of hurried preparations, the late Emperor was finally laid to rest. The Observatory chose an appropriate day, and the Horizon Bureau consulted the heavens. On this day, the Fifth Prince ascended the throne as the new Emperor, bestowing rewards on meritorious officials and granting amnesty to the world.
Shortly after ascending the throne, the new Emperor secretly sent out a message: everything would remain the same. In other words: everyone could continue to make money, and he would not cut off their sources of wealth.
Owen Bertram, the magistrate, was preparing to leave the capital and return to Summit Metropolitan Office. On this day, he bid farewell to the new Emperor with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I have a gift to congratulate you on your ascension."
"Do you really need to be so polite with me?" asked the new Emperor.
Owen replied, "Just wait, Your Majesty. I guarantee you will like it."
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