Chapter 891 - : Devious Emperor; Candidates! (1/2)

Chapter 891: Devious Emperor; Candidates!

“Senior, I understand how you are feeling right now, but it is not the time for sorrow. I need information from you.” Bai Xiaofei solemnly interrupted Lan He’s melancholy. “What does the emperor think about the next in line for the throne?”

Lan He had expected this question. He shook his head with a wry smile.

“He… oh… He is still crazy as always!” Lan He exclaimed before continuing to explain, “He has no intention to appoint one. He said, and I quote, ‘Leaders born under stability will have no ability to lead.’ Therefore, he wants to let his sons fight among themselves and whoever wins, inherits the throne.”

Bai Xiaofei stared blankly. What did I just hear?! Now that’s a talent of an emperor!!

Even when nearing their death, any other emperor would still be worried left and right that their son would rob their throne, and this one actually publicly announced that he wanted his sons to fight for it.

Does he find his royal life too boring or what?!

“Aren’t you surprised? I had the same reaction as you when I first heard it as well. However, if you think about it carefully, he is in fact right to do so,” said Lan He.

Hearing this, Bai Xiaofei looked slightly puzzled.

“At present, there are five princes whose overall conditions are qualified to become the next emperor. The oldest is 57 and the youngest is 27. Although the rest are old enough, either their experience or talent is lacking. While the emperor is seriously ill, his mind is clear. Knowing that it is inevitable, he’d rather the princes strive openly instead of fighting each other in the dark with underhanded means, thus avoiding certain… regrettable outcomes,” Lan He explained.

Bai Xiaofei was enlightened. Indeed, it was hard for one to control their ambition in the face of such a cake as big as Ethereal. Moreover, there was no shortage of emperors being overthrown after being crowned.

Thinking about it, the current Ethereal emperor had played a beautiful move! Moreover, Bai Xiaofei was certain that he had already had everything properly arranged.

“What exactly did he say?” Bai Xiaofei gulped as he gazed at Lan He with the attitude of consultation. Compared with these prodigies, he was still too young.

“He will issue his final decree and let the five princes compete openly without underhanded moves; this will be a competition of connections and influence. At the same time, he will make them swear that no matter who becomes the winner, they can’t kill the other brothers,” Lan He recounted.

With that, Bai Xiaofei was in awe. No wonder Ethereal had become one of the several major empires.

“Who are the five?” he asked.

Lan He took a deep breath before starting.

“57-year-old First Prince Ling Yue, peak grade Exquisite Rank puppet master. He became famous for pacifying rebels. His wife is the youngest daughter of the Imperial Preceptor1. I don’t think I need to explain this title to you. Regarding wide connections, no one can compare to the First prince.”