"My lords, I have already understood all your hearts; thus, if that is the case, I shall ascend to the throne."
The tone still carried a whiff of reluctance.
It was as though the regional officials were pressuring him to take the throne.
As the situation progressed to this moment, even the most reactionary of the court elders could see clearly.
The attack on Emperor Zhou of Great Zhou today might be related to the Crown Prince, but it definitely couldn't be separate from the King of South Ming!
However...
They had no evidence!
If it were about the Crown Prince, they might still be able to argue.
But this King of South Ming!
He had no reason to attack Emperor Zhou!
Even if they were to speak out, how could the people of the world believe it?
For a time, court elders who wanted to refute had nothing to say.
Under these circumstances, they could only turn their gaze to Empress Dowager Li who stood beside them, trembling with anger, her elderly face slightly pale.
