After Chen Guang finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement.

However, after his reminder, everyone finally remembered the most popular person in Jingzhou last year. Besides Jing Zhe, who else was it?

On the fifteenth of August last year, Jing Zhe entered the capital for the first time and won first place in the Mid-Autumn Poetry Competition. He also killed Qi Gulong, the number one warrior of Southern Qi, in the martial arts test, defeated the third prince of Southern Qi, and dealt a heavy blow to Southern Qi.

He then made many outstanding contributions, founded the Da'an Newspaper, and became its president. He published many popular novels and stories for the people, and the people admired Jing Zhe the most.

So when Chen Guang mentioned it, someone among the common people asked, "What do you all think of President Jing as our emperor?"

The moment this proposal was made, the people fell silent, because it was far too audacious!

For Jing Zhe to become emperor overnight, even being granted the title of prince would be somewhat unbelievable, since Anguo has never granted a prince of a different surname since its founding!

Making him emperor right now is just insane!

However, some ordinary people think that it's not impossible!

In truth, who becomes emperor is irrelevant to them, as long as that person is good to the people! As for Jing Zhe, since taking office, every single thing he has done has been beneficial to the country and its people. And Jing Zhe is currently busy opening a branch of the newspaper; it's unclear whether he has heard about what's happening in Jingzhou…

"I think President Jing could be our emperor!"

"Yes, I think so too!"

"..."

Once the first person makes a suggestion, the first person agrees, and then one person after another agrees.

In fact, Chen Guang also felt that, theoretically speaking, Jing Zhe could be the emperor, but in reality, he couldn't!

Because Anguo belongs to the Su family, if Jing Zhe becomes emperor, wouldn't that mean a change of dynasty?

So Chen Guang shook his head and said, "Even if what's on that note is true, and we all know it, it's best to end this shameful affair here. Otherwise, if it gets out, won't the world laugh at us? At that point, we Jingzhou people will probably lose all our dignity!"

"..."

At this point, Chen Guang was still able to escalate the matter to the point of discussing the dignity of the people of Jingzhou, which shows the pride of the people living under the emperor's nose and in the capital.

The common people agreed. Putting aside everything else, the people of Jiangling had always looked down on the people of Jingzhou. If something like this happened, wouldn't Jiangling surpass Jingzhou and become the largest city in Anguo?

Chen Guang continued, "So this matter still needs to be resolved within Jingzhou! And the new emperor of Anguo still needs to be chosen from among the royal family?"

"Who else can we choose? We can't possibly choose Princess Mo Chen, can we?"

People were still somewhat disappointed that Jing Zhe couldn't become emperor, so some people said this.

But Chen Guang clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Yes, it's Princess Mo Chen!"

"Princess Mo Chen? How can this be?"

The crowd gasped in surprise.

Since its founding, Anguo has never had a female emperor. Not only in Anguo, but in other countries as well, there are very few female emperors—except for Yueyao, of course, because they are originally a matriarchal society.

Chen Guang laughed and said, "Why not? Everyone has witnessed Princess Mo Chen's intelligence and talent, and she has royal blood. Most importantly, Princess Mo Chen is kind-hearted. If she becomes the emperor, she will naturally treat us common people well!"

"But... Princess Mo Chen is a woman..."

"So what if she's a woman? Who said a woman can't be an empress? The Yueyao Kingdom has empresses, and they're just like that, aren't they?"

At this moment, a woman in the crowd spoke up in dissatisfaction.

"Yes, let Princess Mo Chen be our empress!"

The women in the crowd perked up and shouted in unison.

Chen Guang gestured for everyone to be quiet before continuing, "Actually, I also think that Princess Mo Chen's ascension to the throne is the best option right now! And you may have all heard about the relationship between Princess Mo Chen and President Jing!"

"..."

Ordinary people love to gossip, and many strange stories circulate in Jingzhou. The ambiguous relationship between Jing Zhe and Su Mochen is also a topic of great interest among the people of Jingzhou. Moreover, everyone agrees that the two are a perfect match, both talented and beautiful.

Seeing everyone nod, Chen Guang smiled and said, "So, if Princess Mo Chen ascends the throne, President Jing can definitely be her 'wise assistant' and help His Highness Mo Chen do well! Moreover, with the intelligence of President Jing and Princess Mo Chen, their children will certainly be outstanding! When the next crown prince ascends the throne, Anguo will still be Anguo!"

"Alright, then let Princess Mo Chen ascend the throne!"

The proposal immediately received everyone's support, and they shouted it out loud, the sound deafening once again.

...

When Prince Jin, Su Lichen, Su Limin, and others arrived at the palace wall, they happened to overhear the conversation of the common people outside the palace.

The Prince of Jin paused, deep in thought, seemingly calculating something.

Su Lichen, on the other hand, was not angry or saddened by the people's extreme opposition to him. Instead, he was quite pleased, as if he had a sense that "a dying man's words are good."

After all, he has no chance now. If his younger sister Su Mochen were to succeed him, it would be good, as it would continue their family bloodline. Most importantly, given the relationship between Jing Zhe and Su Mochen, would they let him off the hook?

Su Lichen was lost in his fantasies.

At this moment, Prince Jin, who had been silent for a moment, spoke up: "Nephew, what do you think we should do in this situation?"

"what to do?"

Su Lichen was stunned for a moment, still cursing the Prince of Jin in his heart. He thought to himself, "Didn't you already have a plan? Didn't you say these commoners were just a bunch of rabble? Didn't you say you'd show me your methods? Why are you asking me now?"

He shook his head and said, "Uncle, this situation... seems a bit tricky! There are too many people; if we can't calm them down, they might rebel..."

"hehe…"

Prince Jin chuckled coldly, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Su Lichen, making Su Lichen feel a chill run down his spine.

At this moment, the King of Jin said, "To catch the thief, you must first catch the king. And the reason these people have gathered together is probably because of this person's instigation..."

At this moment, Feng Lianru stepped forward and introduced them, saying, "Your Majesty, I just sent someone to inquire. The leader is named Chen Guang, and he usually does some business on the street. Because he is young, philanthropist, and righteous, he has a good reputation among the people of Jingzhou City. He is indeed the one who led this uprising."

Su Lichen nodded after listening, while Prince Jin gave Feng Lianru a cold glance, especially at the way he addressed him as "Your Majesty." Prince Jin found it particularly grating. Didn't he hear him call Su Lichen his imperial nephew? Was he trying to provoke him?

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