The Always Obedient Son's Attempt at Rebellion

The court officials were well aware that Emperor Muwu had been bedridden for a long time and was beyond recovery. Moreover, with Ye Chengyan's palace coup and a night spent in the cold, the emperor's condition had deteriorated to the point of imminent death. They had long been mentally prepared for the possibility of the emperor's passing, and with the emperor not having appointed a Royal Heir and the Ninth Prince repeatedly declining, Nanli's statement fit their desires perfectly.

At this moment, their thoughts were unanimous: if the Blood Enchanting Bug could not save Emperor Muwu, then the Ninth Prince should ascend to the throne. With the Ninth Princess now the ruler of Border Nation and potentially becoming the empress of Mu Nation, it seemed like a fair trade.

Some even urged, "Ninth Princess, use the Enchanting Bug quickly!" In their eyes, a dead horse was worth a try as a live one.