Chapter 713: Rebellion of the Seven Kings
Following the emperor's death and the promulgation of a single decree, the Imperial Court descended into chaos.
No one could understand why an emperor who had been shrewd his entire life would make such a foolish decision on his deathbed.
Some had already foreseen the great turmoil to come.
This impending chaos was terrifying. It threatened to shatter the nation and ruin families—a risk no one could afford to bear. Yet the ambitious saw hope in that very decree.
Officials were stricken with fear, Consort Ping panicked, and everyone feared for their lives.
After a period of blind panic, key court officials gathered to discuss countermeasures.
Yan Ruchu had undeniably planned everything to perfection. He had even selected the flawless candidate to deliver the edict. He knew Wang Ping'an was an unfailingly honest man—the only one who would actually read the final decree aloud under the glaring eyes of the court.
At the same time, this task doubled as a protective talisman for Wang Ping'an. Out of all the ministers, he was the only one in whom Yan Ruchu saw the true essence of an "official." By explicitly naming Wang Ping'an to read the decree, the emperor signaled his profound regard for the man, ensuring no one would dare make trouble for him.
Everything had been meticulously planned from the start.