Star Luo Emperor Xu Jiawei, having suffered the empire's military defeat, felt he had no face to meet his ancestors or the people. Thus, he abdicated the throne to his imperial sister, Princess Xu Jiujiu, and decided to withdraw from the world, no longer involving himself in state affairs.
Princess Xu Jiujiu was graceful outwardly and wise within, possessing great talent and strategy. She loved her country as her home and was fit to inherit the throne. She received unanimous recognition from the Civil and Military Officials, the nobles above and below, and the Imperial Clan, and would soon ascend the throne.
As soon as this news emerged, not only was the Star Luo Empire shaken, but the entire continent erupted in uproar.
The Dou Ling Empire had previously produced an Empress, but that was because the Dou Ling Royal Family had been slaughtered clean, leaving Xue Hui as the sole surviving heir.
Moreover, anyone with insight could see it. Had Xue Hui truly inherited the throne? She was completely a puppet of the Dou Ling Empire's sects and clan forces!
But the situations in the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire were different.
Even if Xu Jiawei abdicated, why could none of the other imperial family members take the throne? What were all those princes for?
And Xu Jiujiu was not Xue Hui.
Xu Jiujiu had always been a princess with real authority. Even though Xu Jiawei had recently divided up some of her power, she still retained considerable influence in the Star Luo Empire.
If she inherited the throne, she would inevitably hold great power in her hands.
What was more, those supporting Xu Jiujiu's ascension included the Civil and Military Officials, the nobles, and the Imperial Clan.
This represented Xu Jiujiu's legitimacy.
Could Xu Jiujiu