"Oh, there's something written in here too?"
At Xiao Yunshu's words, surprise crossed Jiang Xiaobai's face, and he immediately handed the iron box to Tang Ningshuang beside him.
He then slowly unfolded the neatly folded yellow silk.
As the silk spread open, rows of writing came into view.
Jiang Xiaobai had barely read a couple of lines before his expression changed, his eyes widening further and further.
Finally, he looked at Xiao Yunshu in utter disbelief. "This is a succession edict?"
"The Former Emperor... actually left a succession edict naming you emperor?!!"
As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai lowered his head and carefully read it again.
The wording was perfectly clear.
"Upon my death, my eldest imperial daughter, Xiao Yunshu, may assume the sovereign mantle and succeed to my throne. All princes and officials shall devote themselves to assisting her."
"Should anyone defy this edict and throw the government into disorder, all under heaven shall rise against them!"
Without exaggeration, if this succession edict were made public, Xiao Yunshu would be the Successor personally chosen by the Former Emperor.
Thus, even if this woman raised an army, it could not be called rebellion.
It would be called... obeying the will of heaven!!
While Jiang Xiaobai stared in shock, Tang Ningshuang beside him also saw its contents, and her face paled in alarm.
This thing...
Was it really something she was allowed to see?
Watching their reactions, Xiao Yunshu pursed her lips and giggled. "What nonsense are you talking about, young master?"
"It speaks of the Elder Princess, whereas I... am merely a tiny, insignificant maid by your side, young master!"
"..."
Jiang Xiaobai was speechless.
Still, he now understood why both the Northern Yu Delegation and his Second Brother wanted to obtain this iron box.
If this thing fell into Northern