At this time, Chu Yuanwu's heart gradually surged with an uncontrollable irritation. In many other countries, imperial power is undoubtedly a symbol of supreme power, the glory and power that all members of the royal family dream of.
However, in Wei, imperial power seemed to be viewed more as a heavy responsibility and invisible constraint. Once the emperor believed he had paved the way for his successor and laid a solid foundation, he would feel that his mission was complete and would begin to seek ways to escape from this position and pursue what he truly desired deep in his heart.
Because Chu Yuanwu was older than all the elders of the royal family, he had seen more emperors of the Wei Kingdom. Many emperors were like Chu Fan's grandfather and father. Once they thought they had completed their mission, they would find a way to step down from the throne and enjoy the tranquility and freedom of ordinary life.
This tradition, deeply ingrained within the Wei royal family, complicated Chu Yuanwu's feelings about Chu Fan's upcoming actions and intensified his irritation. These imperial family members clearly possessed the talent to govern, yet they chose to retreat at the peak of their powers. Couldn't they have sought personal liberation by simply embracing power and reigning a little longer?
What Chu Yuanwu didn't know, however, was that since these individuals were chosen by all the clan elders to become emperors, they must have possessed exceptional talent in governing the country, while also possessing a heart devoid of greed for power. It was this indifference and wisdom that enabled each successive Wei emperor to remain sane amidst the whirlpool of power, preventing them from being consumed by desire and thus maintaining long-term stability in the country.
Chu Yuanwu knew that even if he thought too much, it would be useless. He could only sigh helplessly and said to all the royal elders present: "Let's go see His Majesty in person and listen to His Majesty's own thoughts. After all, our groundless speculation here is not the solution to the problem.
Perhaps His Majesty has his own deliberate considerations. If He has truly decided not to cling to the throne, then we must respect His Majesty's wishes and decisions. The most crucial thing now is for us to visit the palace and personally ascertain His Majesty's true intentions so we can make the most appropriate response."
After Chu Yuanwu expressed his views, he immediately led the clan elders on a grand procession to the imperial palace. This time, unlike previous trips, the Grandmaster would no longer travel alone. Instead, important figures from the entire clan would travel together, resulting in a significant increase in the number of accompanying figures.
Their actions undoubtedly caused quite a stir in Kaifeng City, and the ministers in the court soon learned of the news. They each speculated in their hearts what kind of major event had occurred in the palace that required so many elders to go together.
However, although curiosity drove them to find out more information, out of respect for royal affairs and consideration of the possible risks, they ultimately chose to stay at home and not act rashly to avoid bringing unnecessary trouble to themselves and their families.
Chu Fan hadn't rested when Chu Yuanwu and his group arrived at the palace. Before he could even finish his conversation with his uncle, he had hurriedly left, leaving him alone. Unsure whether his uncle would return to the palace, Chu Fan lay in bed, half asleep, half awake, waiting for any eventuality.
Suddenly, the familiar voice of Eunuch Li was heard outside the palace. He respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, the ancestors of the royal family are outside the door requesting an audience."
Chu Fan was slightly stunned when he heard the voice, then quickly sat up from the bed and motioned Qiu Ya to come and help him get dressed.
When he finished dressing, he walked out of the bedroom. The moment he stepped out of the bedroom, he couldn't help but be shocked by the scene in front of him: a large group of elderly royal elders were standing in front of his bedroom, each of them with a serious expression, staring at him with sharp eyes.
Chu Fan's gaze finally landed on his Third Uncle, who was standing in the front row. With a hint of doubt in his voice, he asked, "Third Uncle, what do you mean? Why are you bringing so many elders to visit us so late at night? Can't you wait until daybreak?"
After hearing this, Third Uncle sighed deeply, his expression revealing a sense of helplessness: "Your Majesty, this old minister made this decision out of impatience. I hope Your Majesty can be magnanimous and forgive me."
Since the elders present were all highly skilled warriors, Chu Fan felt there was no need to say anything more. After all, these elders possessed stronger physiques than ordinary people, and running around all night was no big deal for them.
Chu Yuanwu was the first to break the silence. He asked His Majesty directly, "Your Majesty, I heard Chu Xiang said you intend to abdicate and let someone else take over. I wonder if this is true?"
Chu Fan was somewhat surprised by this question. He wondered, when had he ever expressed such a desire? If giving up the throne truly would allow him to complete the system's mission, he would have done so long ago. Why wait until today?
Chu Fan knew that if he truly abdicated, even though the system didn't explicitly state any punishment, he would lose the opportunity to complete the system's mission. This would force him to remain in this world forever, and the throne he had voluntarily relinquished would no longer grant him any privileges.
He would be nothing more than an ordinary, entry-level warrior, unable to protect his own property. Not to mention, he couldn't take the wealth in his inner treasury out of the palace for his own use. Chu Fan wasn't smart, but he wouldn't make such a foolish decision.
Chu Fan replied in a clear tone, "I have never expressed my intention to give up the throne. Third Uncle may have misunderstood my meaning. I did mention that after my wedding, I planned to carry out some missions that might carry certain risks.
If unfortunately, I meet with an accident during these missions, then I hope that the elders can elect a new successor according to my wishes, and hope that this successor can continue to implement the policies I have formulated to promote the continued prosperity and progress of our country.
However, my intention is that unless I encounter an unfortunate accident, I will never voluntarily give up this throne. As long as I am alive, I will stick to this position and will not easily abdicate. "
After Chu Fan clearly stated his position, Chu Yuanwu and the other elders present breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he didn't abdicate voluntarily, they would be relieved.
At this moment, they all stared at Third Uncle with angry and reproachful eyes. Obviously, these elders believed that Third Uncle had conveyed the message incorrectly, which led to their previous uneasiness and misunderstanding.
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