Indoor magic tricks have limited resources, but anyone with the skills can perform them.

But this natural phenomenon couldn't possibly be caused by humans, could it?

Could it be that Princess Chonghe, that bandit, is truly the destined Empress?

The civil and military officials went to court in surprise and doubt.

Sure enough, the clownish Dikanlong immediately showered Emperor Shang Xiche with flattery upon seeing him, and once again knelt before the emperor, pleading with Shang Xiche to obey the will of Heaven.

All the civil and military officials looked at him askance.

That Princess Chonghe is the Ninth Prince's Consort!

You inhuman creature want her to marry the emperor, your elder brother?

Or should she marry the Crown Prince's eldest nephew?

Even if the emperor doesn't execute you, you inhuman barbarian, he would never be so foolish as to disregard the honor of his ancestors and grant your impudent request.

However.

Shang Xiche sat upright on the dragon throne, his face cold and stern: "Eunuch De, proclaim the imperial decree."

Eunuch De had never felt anything hotter than the imperial edict in his hand. A look of agonizing pain, like someone who had just eaten excrement, flashed across his old, cloudy eyes. He stepped forward shakily and, in a weak, shrill voice, read: "I have heard that Heaven and Earth are positioned, and love is the means to cover and sustain. The sun and moon receive the mandate of Heaven, and thus the image of eternal prosperity is revealed. Internal governance is the foundation of all people, and virtuous conduct is the basis of the nation. In accordance with the established laws and regulations, we hereby decree that your daughter, Feng Yao, of the Ji clan, is of pure and virtuous character, gentle and demure, and blessed by Heaven, deserving to protect all people. Therefore, I, along with all officials, in accordance with the will of Heaven, for the sake of the world and the people, hereby grant your daughter, Feng Yao, a divorce from the Ninth Prince of the Imperial Family. By the mandate of Heaven, she is hereby appointed as the Crown Princess. This is my decree!"

All civil and military officials: "..."

Holy crap!

When did we ever say that we should follow the will of Heaven, let Princess Chonghe and the Ninth Prince divorce, and then let her remarry her own nephew?

Your Majesty, you have no shame! Can you please stop dragging us into this?!

Wang Bingyao originally thought that the emperor was just in a bad mood and would be fine after a few days. He believed that the emperor would still consider the overall situation and prioritize the stability of the court.

But this imperial edict that came down today really frightened him.

The old official was so shocked he stared blankly for a long time before rushing forward, clasping his hands, and kneeling down, crying out, "Your Majesty, this edict must not be issued! An uncle and aunt remarrying their nephew is a shocking and immoral act that deserves to be struck by lightning. Heaven would never grant such a revelation against human ethics. This king of the defeated kingdom must have ill intentions, deliberately trying to mislead Your Majesty and ruin our country's reputation!"

"Heaven will not give any rebellious revelation?" Shang Xiche narrowed his slightly swollen eyes dangerously, his voice cold and sinister, quite chilling: "So you mean that Princess Chonghe is worthy of being the Empress, and the Ninth Prince is worthy of being the King, and that is the correct interpretation?"

Such sharp and serious remarks left even the veteran officials speechless.

The old official felt his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys pounding in his chest. He hurriedly kowtowed repeatedly in the court, his head hitting the ground with a loud "thump, thump": "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please understand! This old minister had absolutely no intention of such treason! This old minister was merely stating the facts..."

"Princess Chonghe is worthy of being the Empress. How can she be the Empress if she doesn't remarry? Is this logic so hard to understand? Does it even need discussion?" Shang Xiche roared violently, "You old thief, relying on your status as a three-generation court official, you try to act arrogantly and openly deceive the Emperor. This is unforgivable. If I tolerate you any longer today, it would be condoning evil. Guards!"

The old official looked up in shock: "...Your Majesty?"

All the civil and military officials in the hall simultaneously narrowed their eyes.

Shang Xiche observed the reactions of these people but remained unmoved.