"Establishing an heir to the throne ensures the continuation of the ancestral temples, stabilizes the realm, and settles the people. This custom has been passed down through the ages and is truly a grand rite. I have received Heaven's mandate and rule over all beneath it, laboring day and night with only the succession of the imperial line in mind."
"Now, Prince Xue Ya is composed and dignified by nature, gifted with keen intelligence. From childhood, he studied poetry and the classics, deeply versed in rites and music. He has served me with utmost filial piety and kindness, and treated his younger siblings with generosity and humility. His conduct in court is measured, and he understands the hardships of the common people. Both court and country unanimously praise him as a worthy heir."
"Following the ancient system and conforming to the order of Heaven and human relations, his position in the Eastern Palace should be formally established. I hereby appoint Prince Xue Ya as Crown Prince, to reside in the Eastern Palace, and bestow upon him the golden seal and investiture documents of the Crown Prince. Let the relevant officials select an auspicious day and prepare the ceremonial rites for the grand investiture."
As the imperial decree was issued, the skies over all of Heaven Dou seemed to change. Everyone learned that the former Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, had suddenly died, while Lin Ya had inherited the position of Crown Prince and was preparing to become the Emperor of Heaven Dou.
It was too sudden. Truly, far too sudden.
Yet unexpectedly, although the matter stirred intense discussion both in court and among the people, there were virtually no voices of opposition.
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