Killing with a Heart of Revenge

A few days later, in the Royal Heir's Eastern Palace, at a small court meeting.

"Your Royal Highness, His Majesty has been in a coma for over a month. The country cannot be without a ruler even for a day. We hope Your Royal Highness will succeed to the throne and stabilize the court's foundation."

"We hope Your Royal Highness will succeed to the throne!"

The Minister of Rites, Shang Shu, bowed deeply and spoke loudly.

As these words were spoken, the courtiers began to murmur among themselves, exchanging glances. They knew this day would come eventually, but they hadn't expected it to be so soon.

Many opportunistic individuals quickly echoed, "We hope Your Royal Highness will inherit the Great Ming Dynasty's legacy and ascend to the throne."

"Your Royal Highness, the country cannot be without a ruler!"

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Some ministers, aligned with different factions, turned their gazes toward prominent figures.