Having figured out Emperor Qing's arrangements, Zhou Cheng lost interest in watching the show any longer.
The reason he had stayed here obediently, watching the Crown Prince ascend the throne without making a move, was not only to uncover Emperor Qing's backup plan, but also to wait for Li Yunrui to take control of the inner palace.
The Empress Dowager had gathered the mothers of all the princes, including his own, in Hanguang Hall to give them something to fear.
Judging by the time, Li Yunrui should have taken control of Hanguang Hall by now, no matter what.
Zhou Cheng brushed nonexistent dust off his knees and stood.
The hem of his robe fluttered gently, making a faint rustle of silk.
At once, his movement drew everyone's gaze.
Chapter 90: Ascending the Throne
"Crown Prince, are you still going to take the throne or not?"
Zhou Cheng's voice was not loud, but in the silence, it rang out all too clearly.
The Crown Prince whipped his head around and stared fixedly at Zhou Cheng.
He thought Zhou Cheng was forcing him to step down.
But at this point, could he still retreat?
He did not think he had any way back left!
The Crown Prince took a deep breath, his eyes carrying the resolve to smash the cauldrons and sink the boats. He did not answer Zhou Cheng, but turned to Shu Wu instead:
"If Father Emperor truly left a final edict, then as his son, I naturally ought to obey it. But there are so many questionable points that I cannot help having reservations!
"Tell me, Grand Secretary, why was Father Emperor's final edict entrusted to Fan Xian? And since Fan Xian bore such a heavy responsibility, why did His Majesty take him to Great Eastern Mountain?
"My eldest