A Word That Woke the Dreamer

The Emperor began speaking again from the display screen set into the Gold Throne.

"Everyone, to encourage your resolve to venture outward and to demonstrate the Imperial Family's utmost support for this initiative, I hereby solemnly announce!"

"Within one year, whichever of my children brings Da Zang Star into the territory of the Beichen Empire shall become Crown Princess or Crown Prince!"

As soon as the Emperor finished speaking, the council chamber suddenly fell silent.

Everyone turned their eyes toward the two imperial children seated at the head of the room.

Second Princess Tantai Jinci and Third Prince Tantai Jinshu.

Tantai Jinci looked calm and composed, as if she had everything under control.

Clearly, Second Princess Tantai Jinci seemed to have known about this move long ago and had already prepared for it.

Third Prince Tantai Jinshu, on the other hand, clearly had not expected this outcome.

His brows were tightly furrowed, his face gloomy. One hand covered his chest, making him look even weaker.

Tantai Jinshu glared resentfully at his sister, Tantai Jinci, and gritted out in a low voice, "...You knew about this all along, didn't you?! What ruthless methods!"

His pale face carried an unnatural flush as he angrily accused Tantai Jinci.

Tantai Jinci gave a cold laugh. "What the hell does your assassination attempt have to do with me?!"

So Tantai Jinshu was like this because he had been assassinated and was wounded.

Xia Chujian watched everything without the slightest reaction. She even felt a little like hitting someone.

It was not until the meeting ended and Xia Chujian followed Second Princess Tantai Jinci out of the palace and headed for Tantai Jinci's own residence that her mood improved slightly.

Tantai Jinci's palace was located on the east side of the Imperial Palace.

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