What way out had Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long found from the death of Eunuch in Charge of Seals He Liuyue?
Very simple. Just one word—death!
Could the Great Zhou nobles before him in Qiankun Hall, along with that unfilial son of his, Ji Ao, truly force this Emperor to his death?
The answer was no!
If the nobles led by Prime Minister Wen Gang truly drove their Emperor to death, the condemnation of the realm alone would be enough to make them kill themselves in atonement.
And even if Crown Prince Ji Ao thereby gained the power to govern as regent—or even ascended the throne—his position would be neither rightful nor convincing.
Not to mention anything else, Prince Li Ji Yuan, who held territory beyond the capital, would likely be the first to leap out and denounce Crown Prince Ji Ao for forcing his Emperor-father to death before taking the throne!
If that truly happened, Great Zhou's chaos would truly begin.
Those who had forced the palace today would bear infamy for ten thousand ages.
In an instant, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long had taken the pulse of the situation and found the point of breakthrough.
Within Qiankun Hall, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long, who had remained silent and rigidly seated upon the imperial throne, suddenly rose to his feet. He raised one hand slightly, and the entire hall immediately fell silent.
The nobles and court officials below, who had been crying out like mountains and seas, were all overjoyed, including Crown Prince Ji Ao.
As long as the Emperor spoke today, whether he refused or yielded, he was destined to lose.
Thus, seeing Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long about to speak, every one of them was beside themselves with joy. Today, their great undertaking would be complete!
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