Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“I… I think His Highness the Crown Prince is a candidate for the throne!”
This official looked to be around 23 years old. He was at the prime of his youth, and at the age to start a family. Yet, he had given no thought to his own life.
On the other hand, the Imperial Preceptor stood still without saying anything. He simply lowered his hands and placed them by his side without saying anything.
The sorcerer then laughed out loud, “Young man, looking at your age, it seems that you are at the age to get married and have children. Indeed, people at this age are all young and vigorous, and full of enthusiasm. Well, why don’t you tell us why His Highness the Crown Prince is suitable. ”
The official seemed to not catch on, and even thought that the sorcerer was not angry and allowed him to continue speaking. In an instant, his heart calmed down. He swallowed his saliva and said, “Although His Majesty died from overexertion and did not have time to leave behind an imperial edict, this is our tradition. With the death of an Emperor, the Crown Prince would definitely succeed the throne. Moreover, when the Emperor was still around, he especially admired the Crown Prince’s knowledge. The Crown Prince was the most knowledgeable among all the princes, and even had his own unique military understanding.”
He then continued, “Furthermore, I was fortunate enough to be a student of His Highness the Crown Prince before I became an official. I naturally know that His Highness is concerned about Tianlong. He’s also righteous and as long as he becomes the Emperor, I believe that Tianlong will become more prosperous in the future.”
The ministers and officials on both sides carefully raised their eyes to look at the men in front of them. Their hearts were already surging with emotions.
Although this official had stated the thoughts of many officials present, he was also challenging the authority of the sorcerer and priest Tianxiang!
After all, after the sorcerer obtained the protection of the Heavenly God more than ten years ago, whom had he gone around announcing that could bring peace to the country? And why had they held a memorial ceremony for more than ten years?
Before the death of the Emperor, the battle between Tianlong and Shuiguo ended after the soldiers of Tianlong died in battle. Who then was the one who stopped Shuiguo from attacking Tianlong?
If His Highness the Crown Prince succeeded the throne, he could protect the country’s security and the safety of the people. These words made it obvious that he was fighting for credit in front of the sorcerer and priest.
At the same time, the old priest standing beside the dragon throne said, “You’re right. His Highness the Crown Prince will protect us all after succeeding the throne. You are really a good study partner of His Highness!”
Unfortunately, the official didn’t notice the sarcasm behind these words. He even said with a smile, “No, no. This is what I should do.
After all, His Highness is really outstanding. As long as he succeeds to the throne, we will definitely be better than when the Emperor was around. After all, there’s always someone better we can learn from. ”
The next moment, another eunuch’s voice came from outside the hall. “Oh no! Oh no!”
Immediately after, the eunuch ran into the hall in a fluster.
At the same time, the Magus stopped smiling. He raised his eyebrows and said, “Eunuch He, what’s the matter? Why are you in such a panic? Don’t be anxious. Calm down and tell me what’s going on.”
The eunuch swallowed his saliva as cold sweat appeared on his forehead. “Sorcerer, Priest Tianxiang, Imperial Preceptor, something bad has happened! His Highness the Crown Prince has committed suicide!”
Instantly, the entire venue was in an uproar.
That official fell onto the ground with a face full of disbelief and his eyes suddenly widened. “T-this is impossible! I even saw His Highness the Crown Prince yesterday! He was clearly very well and he was in a very good mood too. He wouldn’t commit suicide!”
When the official saw that the Imperial Preceptor was still silent, he crawled over on his knees as if the latter was his last saving grace. He grabbed the corner of the Imperial Preceptor’s clothes and cried loudly, “Imperial Preceptor! This is impossible! Hurry and say something! Didn’t you always dote on His Highness when the emperor was in power? What should we do now? What will Tianlong do without the Crown Prince? As long as Tianlong is without a ruler, the commoners will not feel at ease. The death of the Crown Prince is definitely not that simple! Imperial Preceptor, you must help us! You must help Tianlong! Help us think of a way!”
At the same time, the ministers and officials at the side all held their breaths as they watched this scene with trepidation. They were all hoping that the Imperial Preceptor would say something.
Yet, they were also worried for the official’s life.
Finally, the Imperial Preceptor spoke. He slowly turned around and looked expressionlessly at the official kneeling in front of him. There was slight worry in his voice but he said indifferently, “Young man, please rise. I can especially understand your feelings, but what you said is correct. Tianlong cannot be without a ruler for a day.”
The Imperial Preceptor went on, “When the Emperor was still alive, the Emperor entrusted me to take care of His Highness, so it was only right for me to dote on him. I was especially grateful for the Emperor’s trust after being a loyal subject for half my life. I was heartbroken by the Emperor’s death and now, His Highness has committed suicide because of his father’s death. I’m really heartbroken! However, the dead cannot be resurrected. I hope you don’t take this too hard. Now that His Highness has committed suicide, there are no candidates for the throne, right?”
At this moment, the expression in the Imperial Preceptor’s eyes became unclear. He simply stared at the official kneeling before him.
He reached out her hands as if his heart ached for the official.
As the official looked at the benevolent Imperial Preceptor before him, he gradually calmed down. He was no longer as devastated as before, and he took the Imperial Preceptor’s hands and prepared to stand up. “That’s right, Imperial Preceptor, but I believe that His Highness definitely didn’t commit suicide! Only you can save him as well as Tianlong now!”
The next moment stunned everyone present.
Blood splattered onto the red carpet and a pool of blood dripped from that official’s neck!
The Imperial Preceptor was holding a small knife in his hand, and blood was still dripping from the tip of the knife!
That official’s eyes were wide open, as if his eyeballs were going to fall out. He looked at the benevolent Imperial Preceptor’s face in disbelief, and his face instantly became gloomy.
“You…”
But before he could say anything, he fell to the ground, lifeless. He had died in court.
With a smile on his face, the Imperial Preceptor used his clothes to wipe off the blood on the tip of the blade. “Since everyone has placed all their hopes on me, I have to take the throne! ”
The sorcerer laughed. “Oh Imperial Preceptor, why are you still so cruel? He is still young after all. How pitiful.”
Then, the priest, Tianxiang, who was at the side, chimed in righteously, “This official’s words were disgraceful. He did something to harm the Imperial Preceptor in the imperial court. That’s why the Imperial Preceptor had to sentence him to death!”
This threw the audience into an uproar again.
It turned out that the Imperial Preceptor was already on the same side as these two!
Tianlong was about to perish!
In that case, was the Emperor’s death really a result of overworking?