Lian Fu rolled up the imperial edict and lightly coughed. His voice reverberated throughout the hall, causing everyone to involuntarily feel nervous. Everyone's attention was focused on him with their own unique expressions.
The crown prince's face was brimming with confidence. His eyes were flickering as if victory was within his grasp. King Yu, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression, as if he did not care about the final posthumous edict in the slightest. Ji Chengxue lowered his head and played with his slender fingers.
Zhao Musheng stood rooted to the spot with his eyes narrowed and his body slightly swayed. Elder Ouyang pursed his lips and stared with his eyes wide open...
In the imperial court, everyone had a different expression on their faces. However, without exception, their minds were all drawn by Lian Fu's movements as they earnestly listened to the posthumous edict that Lian Fu was about to recite.
"The third prince, Chengxue, has a noble character and deeply respects me. He will definitely inherit the throne. He will succeed me in ascending to the throne. "
Lian Fu's sharp voice reverberated throughout the hall. The posthumous edict was not long. The first half was merely Emperor Changfeng recalling his life's accomplishments. Everyone was well aware of this, but their focus was not on this. Instead, they were focused on the final victor of the throne and who the emperor favored.
Was it the crown prince? Or was it King Yu?
However, when Lian Fu recited the last sentence, the entire imperial court became terrifyingly quiet. One could hear a pin drop. Everyone was dumbfounded.
His Majesty's edict … favored … the third prince?
This was like a bolt from the blue that crashed into the hall with a boom. Everyone was a little dumbfounded.
The crown prince's expression completely froze. His eyes were wide open and his face was filled with disbelief. His mouth was slightly agape as if he was wondering if he had misheard.
King Yu was also stunned. He turned his head to look at Ji Chengxue beside him with a deep sense of disbelief swirling within his eyes.
Zhao Musheng's narrowed eyes widened. Elder Ouyang almost pulled off his beard. The minister of finance's flattering smile froze and he almost bit his own tongue...
This was an outcome that exceeded everyone's expectations. No one could have imagined that the prince who had been exiled by the Emperor to fight in the Outer Realms, who had always been looked down upon and even hated, would actually become the last prince to inherit the throne.
"Hahaha!"
Just when the hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop, a burst of laughter suddenly rang out. The bearded man standing next to Ji Chengxue could not help but throw his head back and laugh out loud.
Now you know who the final winner is. Look at King Yu's dumbfounded expression … Where did all of your previous arrogance go?
The man with sideburns was delighted. Looking at the unsightly expressions of the crown prince and King Yu that were filled with constipation, he could not help but laugh heartily. Previously, outside the Gate of Heavenly Mystery, King Yu's disdainful gaze deeply provoked the man with sideburns.
Ji Chengxue was also slightly taken aback. Then, the corners of his mouth curled up as he patted the shoulder of the bearded man beside him and softly said, "Don't mess around, we're in the main hall."
The bearded man stopped laughing, but the smile on his face could not be wiped away.
Although Lian Fu had read the posthumous edict, he did not know its contents. It was only at this moment that it was announced. Even he was incomparably stunned. He did not expect that the emperor would choose the Third Prince in the end.
Following that, Ji Chengxue tidied up his clothes and solemnly stepped forward to receive the posthumous edict with a solemn expression.
The crown prince furiously snorted, flicked his sleeves, and left with a livid expression.
King Yu also gave Ji Chengxue a profound glance before expressionlessly leaving.
The most unexpected outcome caused everyone to be unable to regain their senses. The ministers in the imperial court were already somewhat hesitant because they had already chosen a side. However, there was a change in the line of succession.
Zhao Musheng left. Before he left, he gave Ji Chengxue a deep look. That look was filled with deep meaning.
...
They walked out of the main hall and passed through the Gate of Heavenly Mystery.
It was still the same two figures walking in the snowstorm. Ji Chengxue was momentarily silent. His mood was completely different from when he first arrived.
The bearded man was laughing heartily. He was very happy for the third prince.
There were very few people on the ten-mile long street. As the snow drifted down, the cold wind rustled.
Jingle, jingle.
The clear and melodious ringing of bells reverberated throughout the long street. Ji Chengxue and the bearded man stopped in their tracks and stood still.
Right in front of them, five beautiful women with voluptuous figures were leisurely walking over. There was a ring of bells hanging from their jade-like feet. As they walked, the bells emitted a ringing sound. This sound seemed to possess some sort of magical power that stirred one's heart.
The bearded man angrily glared at them. He took a step forward and stood in front of Ji Chengxue. The beard on his face flared up in anger as he took a deep breath and bellowed, "You conjugal witches, get out of my way!"
His voice was like a clap of thunder, as if it had transformed into an invisible sound wave. The sound of the bells was immediately overshadowed by the explosion, shattering all the snow in the sky.
Wei Xiangsi and the four sisters behind her all stopped in their tracks and swayed their bodies. Pink true energy burst forth from their bodies and transformed into a true energy veil that wrapped around them.
"King Yu, how dare you! How dare you collude with a sect to assassinate the successor of the late emperor! Is this a rebellion! "the bearded man angrily roared.
Behind Ji Chengxue and the bearded man, the sound of light footsteps rang out. Hun Qianyun, who was wrapped in a black robe, appeared with the spirit fire in his eye sockets pulsating.
"If Your Highness didn't become the successor, King Yu might not have sent us. If you want to blame someone, blame your status as the successor." Hun Qianyun's hoarse voice rang out. Then a surge of true energy surged out from his body and pressed toward Ji Chengxue.
"Kekeke! Finally, it's time to make a move. I'm so suffocating! " The Bone King's figure climbed out from the walls of the surrounding houses like a gecko as his laughter resounded.
This was a hopeless situation. The experts from the three demonic sects that King Yu colluded with were actually brazenly lying in ambush on the long street of the imperial city. It seemed like King Yu had already decided to give up …
Today, the three parties were not there to chat with Ji Chengxue. Instead, they truly wanted to take Ji Chengxue's life. The sharp killing intent that was wrapped up in the cold wind caused goosebumps to appear on Ji Chengxue's skin.
This was a deliberate ambush aimed at him.
The bearded man started laughing. His eyes were as wide as copper bells and the terrifying aura of a sixth grade Battle-Emperor burst out from his body.
"A bunch of reckless fools. Since you're courting death, grandpa will grant your wish! Your Highness, hurry up and leave! "
The man with sideburns shouted. The linen clothes on his body were immediately torn apart and his muscles bulged. His entire body suddenly grew taller and turned into a giant. His true energy turned boiling hot and the snowflakes that fell on his skin instantly melted.
With a ferocious stomp of his foot, the accumulated snow on the ground shattered and the green bricks on the ground cracked and caved in. The fully bearded man transformed into a shadow as he domineeringly charged towards Wei Xiangsi and the others who were blocking his way.
With a solemn expression, Ji Chengxue tapped the ground with the tips of his feet and rapidly followed behind the bearded man.
With a punch that sounded like the angry roar of a raging bull, a terrifying gust of wind that carried true energy directly scattered the true energy pillars of Wei Xiangsi and the others. The enormous force immediately crashed into the group of five women, causing them to cry out in alarm.
Then, the bearded man turned around. The muscles all over his body were densely packed like dragons as he said to Ji Chengxue, "Your Highness, I'll cover you. Hurry up and leave!"
Ji Chengxue frowned as he glanced at the bearded man. In the end, he made up his mind, clenched his teeth, turned around, and sped away.
Hun Qianyun and the others hurriedly charged forward to deal with Ji Chengxue. However, the entire ground seemed to tremble as the bearded man took a step forward. His fists collided with a domineering roar.
"Dammit, a bunch of trash. If you want to kill His Highness, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"
Hun Qianyun and the others were enraged. One after another, surging true energy immediately charged toward the bearded man. In merely an instant, the bearded man was completely submerged by the terrifying true energy.
...
Ji Chengxue's rapid steps slowed down and eventually came to a complete stop as he stood on the spot. It was not that he did not want to move forward, but rather, a figure was standing nearby with his hands behind his back.
King Yu slowly turned around and calmly gazed at Ji Chengxue.
"Third brother, I really didn't expect … that the person my father chose in the end would actually be you," Ji Chengyu indifferently said.
His tone was very calm. However, it was precisely this calmness that caused the pores all over Ji Chengxue's body to tighten. He felt an unprecedented sense of danger.
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