When General Song had almost gained control of most of the Mingyue Kingdom's military force, he finally appeared in the imperial court.
On this day, a large number of officials gathered in the imperial court. They looked at each other, wondering who had gathered them there.
"Could it be that the little princess's people have returned?"
"Now, our Mingyue Kingdom only has the little princess as its last remaining royal bloodline!"
"It's a pity that the new king was too caught up in his emotions, otherwise he wouldn't have led himself to his demise!"
"Our Mingyue Kingdom's court is in chaos right now, and we don't know when things will return to normal?"
"Yes! Is this the will of Heaven to destroy our Mingyue Kingdom?"
Immediately, the court was abuzz with discussion, and various speculations and doubts arose in the minds of the officials.
"Da da da da..."
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps broke the commotion in the court.
The officials all looked up and saw General Song, dressed in a magnificent dragon robe, striding towards them. His eyes were cold and deep, as if everything was under his control.
"This person is incredibly bold!"
"He's just a minor general, and now, after serving under Xin Huang for a while, he's overstepping his bounds and usurping power!"
"General Song has gone completely mad! Does he want to become emperor?"
"Who gave him such audacity?"
"He now commands hundreds of thousands of soldiers; who in our court can compare to him?"
"If he were to use force, I doubt anyone would be able to fight him!"
"Is he trying to shut everyone up and just go straight to the throne?"
Upon seeing this, the surrounding officials immediately began to whisper among themselves; some showed disdain, while others revealed a hint of fear.
However, General Song paid no heed, as if everything around him was irrelevant. Even if someone tried to rush over to stop him, he was protected by the Moon Guards. He walked straight to the dragon throne and slowly sat down.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the imperial court instantly became tense.
General Song glanced around at the officials and slowly spoke: "A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and I am the person entrusted by the late King of Mingyue. Now that the new king has passed away, I am qualified to succeed him." As soon as he finished speaking, the court erupted in uproar.
The officials whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter. Some believed General Song was a hero of the Mingyue Kingdom and qualified to succeed to the throne; others thought he was ambitious and wanted to usurp power.
Just then, an old minister stepped forward. His face was full of wrinkles, but his eyes were sharp as knives.
He pointed at General Song and said loudly, "General Song, although you have made great contributions in battle, it does not mean that you are qualified to succeed to the throne. Our Mingyue Kingdom has a rule that the throne must be passed on to the direct descendants of the previous king. This is a tradition that has been passed down since ancient times and cannot be changed because of you alone!"
Upon hearing this, General Song smiled slightly. He was not angry, but calmly said, "Old minister, what you say is certainly reasonable, but you should also know that the Mingyue Kingdom is currently going through a turbulent period and needs a capable person to take charge of the overall situation."
"Although I, Song, am not particularly talented, I do possess some military abilities and can contribute to the stability and development of the Mingyue Kingdom. Furthermore, the late king once told me personally that if the new king were to pass away prematurely, I would succeed him to the throne. This is the late king's last wish, how could I disobey it?"
Upon hearing this, the old minister's expression changed slightly. He clearly hadn't expected General Song to bring up the late king's last wishes.
But no one was by the late king's side. Now, does General Song's word mean everything?
But he was not willing to give up so easily, so he said, "Even so, you cannot just sit on the throne like this. We should hold a court assembly to discuss this matter and hear the opinions of other officials."
General Song nodded in agreement. A heated debate then ensued among the officials in the court.
Some supported General Song's succession to the throne, while others vehemently opposed it. Both sides held firm to their positions, and the dispute remained unresolved.
Just as the debate reached its climax, a young official suddenly stood up. He was calm, but his gaze was firm and powerful.
He said, “My lords, I believe we should respect the late king’s last wishes and allow General Song to succeed to the throne. General Song not only has military talent but also enjoys the hearts of the people, making him the most suitable leader for the Mingyue Kingdom. We should set aside personal grudges and prioritize the interests of the nation.”
As soon as the young official finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.
"Clap clap clap clap!"
Then, a wave of crisp applause erupted, echoing throughout the majestic palace. His words were passionate and inspiring, full of wisdom and courage, moving every official present.
Many officials expressed their agreement with his view that General Song should succeed to the throne.
Their faces were filled with admiration and trust, as if they could see a brand new Mingyue Kingdom rising under General Song's leadership.
For a moment, the court was filled with a fervent atmosphere, as if an invisible force was propelling the country toward a brighter future.
However, not everyone agreed with the decision. Some conservative officials frowned and looked worried, concerned that General Song was too young and impetuous to handle such a heavy responsibility.
However, with the support of most officials, these dissenting voices were gradually drowned out by applause.
Ultimately, with the support of most officials, General Song successfully succeeded to the throne of the Mingyue Kingdom.
He sat on the dragon throne, dressed in a dragon robe and wearing a golden crown, his gaze deep and resolute. He knew that his journey was long, and the challenges and difficulties ahead were countless.
But he firmly believed that as long as he had faith and courage, he could lead the Kingdom of Dark Moon to a more glorious future.
The very next day, the Kingdom of Mingyue held a grand succession ceremony. The entire country was immersed in an atmosphere of joy and peace.
The streets and alleys were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the sound of gongs and drums filled the air. People flocked to the streets to cheer and applaud their new king.
At the ceremony, General Song delivered a deeply moving speech. His voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the entire hall.
He thanked all the officials and people who supported him and promised to do his utmost for the prosperity and strength of the Mingyue Kingdom. His eyes were filled with unwavering faith and determination, moving everyone present.
However, among the crowd were some dissenting officials. Although they had no choice but to comply with the overall situation, they were filled with resentment and doubt.
One of the older officials, with a gloomy expression and eyes revealing dissatisfaction and worry, stood in a corner, keeping a certain distance from the other officials, as if silently protesting the decision.
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