Chapter 437: Tang Bing’s New Identity! (1/2)
Just when everyone thought that all hope for Ancient Yue was lost, a piece of news that shocked everyone came from the palace: The imperial edict had been found!
As a result, a court session without a presiding official was held, and all the ministers who were concerned about this matter gathered at the grand hall. Tang Bing, as usual, stood quietly in his corner.
Under the gaze of all, Manager Fan presented the imperial edict he found to Shen Qiandong.
“Prime Minister, according to the order by His Majesty the Late Emperor, you are the only one with the right to announce this imperial edict.” Manager Fan bowed respectfully.
Shen Qiandong instantly became the focus of attention. Swallowing hard, he slowly received the edict with trembling hands. It’s well sealed, and it’s not fake…
As Shen Qiandong rolled open the edict and the contents slowly greeted his eyes, his expression changed again and again. He first frowned, then sighed, and finally was horrified. Looking over at Tang Bing standing in the corner, Shen Qiandong fell into a daze.
“Prime Minister, announce the edict already. Many are waiting!” urged a minister that couldn’t bear the wait.
This ignited a chain reaction as everyone started to urge Shen Qiandong. Meanwhile, the imperial scholar suddenly had a bad feeling.
Swallowing several mouthfuls of saliva, Shen Qiandong slowly read aloud the contents of the edict, which could be divided into three parts.
First of all, the crown prince was the first heir in line and was to become the next emperor should no special circumstances occur.
Unfortunately, a special circumstance had happened, the crown prince was now silly…
Secondly, the next in line after the crown prince was the third prince – Gu Li.
Unfortunately, Gu Li had been sentenced to death by the empress…
Finally, the third part, which was the one that befuddled Shen Qiandong. And this one was indeed shocking…
The emperor said that he had a child in the outside world during his early years. Due to many reasons, he couldn’t bring the mother into the palace, and he had only met the child once. If something happened to the first two princes in line, then it would be fate and he was willing to give that child a chance.
And this child’s name was Tang Bing, whose special feature was a heart-shaped birthmark on the shoulder!
When Shen Qiandong finished announcing the edict, all eyes fell on Tang Bing and sounds of nervous gulping echoed in the grand hall. Under the intent gaze of the officials, Tang Bing slowly took off his top, revealing a heart-shaped birthmark on his left shoulder.
His implication was obvious: I am that child. Now, I am the only one who is qualified to inherit the throne!
“Can I receive the edict now?” Tang Bing came up to Shen Qiandong.
“Do you want to oppose my father’s order, Prime Minister Shen?” said Tang Bing coldly, pulling Shen Qiandong’s consciousness back to his body. Under the influence of a surge of origin energy, Shen Qiandong slowly handed the edict to Tang Bing.
“Greeting Your Highness!” A minister knelt down.