The following day, a group of key figures gathered in Weiyang Palace, led by Song Yu, to launch a major campaign to depose and install a new emperor.
A month has passed since the Empress disappeared, and the Longhan Dynasty has been without a ruler, with Song Yu struggling to keep the empire running.
As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day. No matter how much Song Yu tried to delay, he eventually reached his limit.
Xuan Hao Hongye spoke first: "Everyone, the Longhan Heavenly Dynasty is the suzerain state of the Central Region."
"A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Today, we must ask the Song imperial family to select a new successor so that the world can be at ease."
Song Yu remained silent, pondering when his elder sister and Shen Zhao would return. He was truly driven mad these days.
"Prince Rui, tell me, who in the Song imperial family is suitable to inherit the new throne?"
Xuan Hao Hongye's question made Song Yu's heart tighten.
At this point, I have no choice but to give it my all.
So he slowly rose and said, “The position of monarch is of great importance, and we need to discuss it carefully.”
"Discuss? It's been a month, and you still haven't decided who should inherit the throne?"
Xuan Hao Hongye's aggressive attitude clearly showed that he didn't take Song Yu and the others seriously.
Song Yu frowned: "King of the Xiongnu, this is an internal matter of our Celestial Empire. We are not in a hurry, so why are you so anxious?"
"Your Highness is mistaken. As the suzerain state, Longhan's every action concerns the well-being of all people."
If the imperial throne remains vacant, the vassal states will live in constant fear.
Can you bear to see the various vassal states in such a state of utter chaos because of this?
Xuan Hao Hongye's remarks clearly eliminated any possibility of Song Yu delaying the process.
Song Yu took a deep breath and had no choice but to stand up: "Since that's the case, then I, the King, will assume the role of the new ruler of Longhan."
"Wait!" Xuan Hao Hongye suddenly interrupted him, "Is Prince Rui saying that you are the most suitable candidate for the throne?"
Song Yu: "Is it any of your business to decide? King of the Xiongnu, you're meddling a bit too much."
"As I have said, the ruler of a sovereign state is a matter of great importance to the entire nation, and only those with both virtue and talent can ascend the throne. However, as far as I know..."
Prince Rui's character in the capital is rather disappointing. Ask yourself honestly, are you suitable to be the next ruler of the Longhan Dynasty?
Song Yu was so angry he laughed: "Then, according to the Xiongnu king, who do you think is suitable for the new emperor's throne?"
Xuanhao Hongye smiled: "I believe that Song Qin, the grandson of Song Heng, the King of the North, has the bearing of an emperor and is capable of taking the throne as the new emperor."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Song Yu laughed, looking at Xuan Hao Hongye with a sense of absurdity.
"Song Qin is only three years old. Does the Xiongnu king think he is capable of becoming the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty?"
This clearly shows that Xuan Hao Hongye intends to cultivate a puppet he can control, making ample preparations for his future domination of the Central Region.
Song Yu never expected that without his elder sister's restraint, Xuan Hao Hongye would completely disregard the Longhan royal family and even intend to directly interfere in Longhan's political affairs.
"Song Qin is still young and can be properly nurtured; he will surely become a wise and benevolent ruler in the future."
"We request that Prince Rui issue an edict declaring the abolition of Song Yanran's throne and the installation of Song Qin as the new emperor."
"Xuanhao Hongye, do you think I would do something so foolish?"
"Oh, so Prince Rui intends to refuse?"
"A threat, is that it? Your trump card is the 200,000 iron cavalry outside the border city."
"If you dare to try breaking through the barrier, I wouldn't mind following my elder sister's example and slaughtering your Xiongnu once again."
"presumptuous!"
Xuan Hao Hongye, whose sore spot had been hit by Song Yu, immediately roared.
"Song Yu, do you think I dare not kill you? Today you must establish Song Qin as emperor."
Otherwise, I, the King, would not hesitate to expel your Song royal family from the Central Region.
"Xuanhao Hongye, put away your ridiculous face. You dare to harm even one member of the Song royal family?"
What they will face is a counterattack from the Dao Domain and the entire Dragon Han Heavenly Dynasty.
In terms of cultivation, I am indeed inferior to you, but within the territory of the Dragon Han Heavenly Dynasty,
"Your elder sister isn't the only powerful emperor-level figure. Are you willing to gamble with the fate of the nation?"
In an instant, the two were on the verge of exploding, and the atmosphere in the hall plummeted to freezing point.
"Please calm down, both of you. Let's talk this out. There's no need to damage our alliance over this."
Lin Feng stepped in to smooth things over.
"The matter of establishing a new emperor can be put on hold for the time being, but Song Yanran's throne must be abolished first. Even if she returns to court, she will inevitably lose the support of all parties."
Xuan Hao Hongye snorted coldly, turned his back, and ignored Song Yu.
Song Yu looked at Lin Feng's ugly metal mask and simply scoffed, "When?"
"Even cats and dogs can criticize the government now! Wearing a mask all the time, I can't even imagine how ugly you must be!"
In short, he almost broke Lin Feng's defenses.
Recalling the scene in the Biyun Immortal Palace where Shen Zhao disfigured himself, his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"Alright, stop wasting time. Today, Song Yanran's throne must be abolished!"
Xuan Hao Hongye's tone left no room for doubt.
However, at that moment, a familiar voice rang out from outside the palace gate.
"Xuanhao Hongye, do you think you're worthy to depose me from the throne?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor's power expanded.
Song Yanran, bathed in holy light, gracefully entered the Weiyang Palace.
"Ah? Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing Song Yanran, all the officials who had been merely observing the situation knelt down.
Song Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Song Yanran!"
Only Xuan Hao Hongye roared in anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged instantly.
Song Yanran took a step forward, and the entire Weiyang Palace swayed slightly as a result.
He walked five steps away from Xuan Hao Hongye, stared at him for a while, and then spoke: "Xuan Hao Hongye, you have committed treason and rebellion. What is your punishment?"
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