For a moment, none of the assembled officials spoke.
Those who could not hear the little girl's thoughts were cowed by Emperor Mingze's icy gaze. No one wanted to speak up and invite his wrath.
Those who could hear them...
Had plunged into another round of furious brainstorming.
They saw further than the little girl did, and understood the situation more thoroughly.
They had long since heard about the struggle between Western Liang's two princes-
As the Crown Prince of Western Liang, the First Prince was exceptionally capable. Unfortunately, the Former Empress had mounted a crane and departed this world far too early. With the New Empress enjoying the height of imperial favor, the Second Prince had rallied a large contingent of court officials behind him and was now locked in a fierce struggle with the Crown Prince.
The Second Prince of Western Liang had probably sneaked into Great Rui this time hoping to add another achievement to his name.
Only...
The assembled Upright Officials all stole glances at the excited little dumpling.
Excitement welled up in their hearts as well.
Hadn't they spotted the signs in advance anyway? He had traveled a thousand miles just to deliver merit straight into their hands!
With an auspicious blessing in hand, the world was theirs!!
[No, no, Chengcheng still has to think of a way to let Father know sooner!]
There were only two days left to prepare. If they missed such a golden opportunity, the juicy meat already at their lips would fly away!
But... the only method she could think of seemed to be little paper notes...
Thinking of how many words she would need to explain this, Jiang Yingcheng did not dare look up in Brother Yuan's direction. She merely negotiated with System Bro in a tiny voice: *[I-I'll