The problem is that Ji Chou, although the eldest son, is not the legitimate eldest son!

The reason is simple.

Ji Chou's mother was only a concubine when she gave birth to him.

Although she was later made queen, the fact that she gave birth to Ji Chou as a concubine could not be changed!

After Ji Chou's mother became queen, she gave birth to her second son, Ji Sheng.

Legally speaking, Ji Sheng was the rightful eldest son.

In the past, this so-called emperor didn't offer much opportunity, and Ji Sheng had no intention of vying for the throne.

But now, with Fangbo Jiangming in power, and the Dagan court showing signs of wanting to regain real power... Ji Sheng's ambitions have also grown.

He led a group of loyal ministers and surrounded the emperor's palace, forcing his elder brother Ji Chou to abdicate.

Ji Chou refused to comply, so Ji Sheng killed him and then declared himself emperor!

This threw the entire city of Luoyi into chaos.

Because Ji Sheng did not succeed to the throne according to the proper procedure, the other princes were also dissatisfied and led their cronies and Ji Sheng's forces in a small but extremely fierce battle within Luoyi City!

Hime is now hiding in the palace, facing off against the forces of the other princes who surround him...

The entire imperial court was utterly humiliated!

The newly established order in the court was thrown into chaos once again, and the other vassal states were also hesitant, unsure of which side to pledge allegiance to.

They were terrified that they had chosen the wrong side and that the future emperor would make things difficult for them!

Ji Sheng issued an edict from the palace, ordering all the states to come to the king's aid. The other princes also sent edicts to the vassal states, urging them to join him in avenging the emperor and eliminating the false emperor who had killed his brother...