Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace
[By the grace of the Emperor, I humbly receive the Mandate of Heaven, honor the great legacy of my forebears, rule over all under heaven, and govern the myriad lands.
Now, I am advanced in years, my strength steadily waning, and weary from the burdens of state. The foundation of a nation lies in its heir; the continuity of the realm depends upon an enlightened ruler. A country cannot go a single day without a sovereign, nor can the line of succession remain vacant for long.
Crown Prince Xue Ya is benevolent by nature, filial and kind, noble in character, and greatly resembles myself...]
The Heaven Dou Emperor was reading aloud the edict of abdication.
To be honest, this was also the first time the Heaven Dou Empire had seen such a thing. After all, in the past, succession only took place after the old emperor died and the new emperor inherited the throne.
But now...
Xue Ye looked at the princes and ministers before him.
Every one of them looked at the crown prince with blazing fervor, then looked at him...
As if saying, Hurry up and abdicate already. Stop holding things up here.
What the hell!
I haven't done too badly these past years, have I? Was this really necessary?
Xue Ye could only sigh. "Alas, the waves behind drive the waves ahead..."
[Crown Prince Xue Ya has studied the classics diligently since childhood and deeply understands the art of governing. He is humble toward his elders, steady in his conduct, decisive in times of crisis, and compassionate toward the people.]
Lin Ya???
Me? Studied the classics diligently since childhood? Deeply understood the art of governing?
I never studied imperial statecraft for even a day, okay? Are you sure you aren't