Chapter 278 - 215: The Emperor dies, The Struggle for Succession, First Update
Chapter 278: Chapter 215: The Emperor dies, The Struggle for Succession, First Update
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Sure enough!
Strangely, after the shocking news was spoken, the two were not overly shocked, but rather felt a sense of relief, as if a mystery had been unraveled.
Neither of the two men was foolish.
Wang Boan, being in Tiandu, had already received countless hints from people, intentional or not, and he had early suspicions.
Although Gu Ji was located in Northwest Dao, holding a high position meant he naturally had his own sources of information. While he may not have a thorough understanding of the matters in Tiandu, he certainly was not oblivious to such a monumental issue.
The fact that Wang Qiong pointed out this matter did not surprise them, as they had already prepared themselves mentally.
The study fell into a brief silence; nobody spoke.
Seeing their expressions, Wang Qiong silently nodded in approval.
If they had shown shock or confusion, he might have doubted whether these two were truly worth entrusting with crucial matters. After all, whether the shock was genuine or feigned, it represented either their lack of seriousness or sheer stupidity.
“So, the rumor that has been circulating in Tiandu is true?” Gu Ji asked solemnly, turning to Wang Qiong and asking, “Given the present situation, which has seen the emperor’s death kept a secret, does this mean that no decision has been made about the successor?”