News of a tragic incident at the Palace began to spread throughout the day. It was reported that all Nobles in the palace had been killed by unknown assassins. Sadly, only the Prince of the Eternal Dynasty emerged unscathed.
Initially met with some doubt, the news was eventually accepted by many who came to the realization that the King had indeed passed away.
The news of a Prince from the Eternal Dynasty staying in the Kingdom also brought widespread attention and awareness among the people.
Numerous individuals expressed their gratitude towards the Third Prince as it was reported that his guard successfully eliminated the assassins. Without their prompt action, the Assassins would have evaded capture.
In the evening, Xu Shan invited all the remaining Noble to the Royal Palace to select the next King and avoid any potential civil conflict. This enabled him to ensure the next King's loyalty to him, thereby exerting indirect control over the Kingdom.
