Rumble!
Qian Renxue's proclamation exploded through the grand hall like a thunderclap.
Xue Ye had passed away?
The news was too sudden and shocking. For a moment, everyone except Yin Chuan was stunned, Tang San included.
This was far too sudden.
Although Xue Ye had always been in poor health, he had been nowhere near death's door.
Moreover, most people had not been mentally prepared in the slightest.
Especially Tang San.
He had seen Xue Ye not long ago. The Emperor had seemed perfectly vigorous, so how had he suddenly died out of nowhere?
And then Qian Renxue suddenly ascended the throne.
Tang San would never believe there was no foul play involved.
Wait!
Thinking back on it now, there really had been something strange. Xue Ye had looked vigorous, but there had been signs of poisoning between his brows.
Tang San had not dared to scrutinize the Emperor's face before, so he had not observed carefully. Now that he thought about it, something had indeed been very wrong.
But Tang San did not dare say anything.
He feared his uncle might have had a hand in it too, colluding with the Crown Prince.
[Side Quest triggered: Heaven Dou Palace Coup] [Option 1: Help Qian Renxue. Reward: External Soul Bone, Dark Gold Bear Gallbladder (clears heat and toxins, improves eyesight and liver function, greatly increases courage and physical constitution)] [Option 2: Oppose Qian Renxue. Reward: External Soul Bone, Jade Swan Liver (replenishes blood, beautifies the complexion, protects the eyes and strengthens the body, greatly enhances immunity and recovery ability)]
His uncle really had been involved with the Crown Prince.
And he was facing a difficult choice.
"Fuck you!"
"Bear gallbladder? Goose liver?"
"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear gallbladder, Jade Swan liver..."
"Are these even proper External Soul Bones? Isn't