Ch. 722Ye Gucheng: You've Really Made My Life Miserable
Chang Wei received the title of King Wu of Jinling, then forced Ye Gucheng to become emperor. Ye Gucheng took the throne after Emperor Wanli abdicated, while the court and martial world remained under Chang Wei’s allies’ control.
- Eunuchs delivered Emperor Wanli’s decree naming Chang Wei King Wu and granting him Jinling as a fief.
- Chang Wei decided Ye Gucheng should take the throne and complained that Ye Gucheng had made his life miserable.
- Chang Wei draped an imperial robe over Ye Gucheng, who submitted to his plans.
- Emperor Wanli abdicated the next day and named Ye Gucheng his successor, provoking an uproar in court.
- The Divine Marquis Manor and Imperial Secret Agents held control over the realm, while the Ten Great Sects benefited from official ties.