Chapter 307 : Succession To The Throne (2)
In the long history of the Heavenly Empire, the Imperial Seal, a jade artifact that embodied the sovereignty of the highest-ranking ruler over the entire Heavenly Realm, was passed from one Heavenly Emperor to the next.
It was used to sign off on all decrees and petitions that landed on the Heavenly Emperor’s desk.
The imprint made by the seal turned every official document into a declaration, a proclamation of the Emperor’s will, a decree that echoed through the heavens, demanding obedience and respect.
By that definition, to possess the Imperial Seal was akin to being appointed as the heir to the Dragon Throne itself.
"But... Impossible," the Grand Chancellor whispered.
When the present heavenly officials and palace masters started to waver in their conviction about Xie Jianyu’s claim to the Dragon Throne, the Crown Prince was the very picture of tranquility and self-control.
He calmly reached into his own robe and took out another Imperial Seal.
The jade seal Xie Jianyu revealed mirrored the one clutched tightly in Xie Jianzhi’s grasp, identical in shape, size, and the intricate carvings that adorned its surface.
"What a coincidence," he said. "My late father personally passed this Imperial Seal to me a while ago."
To be exact, the Imperial Seal was bestowed upon him on the day the Xie siblings gained enlightenment regarding Xie Jianzhi’s origin.
This symbolic act was not merely a formality; it was a declaration, a resounding affirmation of Xie Jianyu’s rightful place as heir to the Dragon Throne.