Chapter 389: Asking Souls
# 389. Asking Souls
The first people to see the self-reproach edict were overwhelmed with shock and disbelief, mixed with the excitement of being the first to witness such a historic moment. The news spread like wildfire.
Soon, countless commoners swarmed to the city gates.
“Is it really a self-reproach edict?”
Illiterate commoners, along with those who couldn’t squeeze their way to the front, shouted anxiously.
“Yes! It’s a self-reproach edict! His Majesty really issued one!” The people in the front row responded loudly.
“Quick, read it out loud!” The crowd behind urged impatiently.
_"His Majesty issues this edict, expressing deep remorse for past misdeeds, stating: With Our meagre virtue, We inherited this great lineage, intending to bring renewal to the realm and restore the ways of Our ancestors. Yet, We trusted the wrong people, leading to the destruction of Chuzhou City…"_
_"…Sixteenth day of the Fifth Month, Yuanjing Year Thirty-Seven."_