Su Yuntian turned around and quickly walked a few steps away from the dragon bed before slowly closing his eyes. His hands, hidden in his sleeves, clenched involuntarily.
A moment later, Nangong Ce heard Su Yuntian shout to the outside world: "Father has awakened. Inform all ministers to attend court!"
An hour later, in the Eastern Yue court, the ministers were astonished to see Su Mu, who had been in a coma for more than a month, appear on the dragon throne in the main hall. His face was ashen, and his eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he had lost his soul.
His face was as pale as paper, devoid of any color. The ministers were all greatly alarmed, wondering if this was because Su Mu had suffered a severe illness and his vital energy had been greatly depleted.
In the main hall, Su Mu slightly raised his hand, and the eunuch beside him understood and stepped forward.
The unfamiliar eunuch steadily approached Su Mu's side, bowed, picked up the bright yellow imperial edict, then straightened up, faced the kneeling court officials below the hall, and loudly proclaimed:
By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:
In the past, when heaven and earth were in their proper places, yin and yang were in harmony, the calendar was established, and emperors received their mandates. Now, I am old and frail, unable to bear the weight of this great mandate. Yet, even for a moment, I think of the nation, the people, and their well-being, and my heart is filled with worry.
Su Yuntian, my beloved son, has been blessed by the nation for generations. He is virtuous and talented, benevolent, filial, and loyal. He was exceptionally intelligent from a young age and became learned and knowledgeable as he grew up. He governed the country effectively and made numerous meritorious contributions, which I greatly appreciate. Now I pass the throne to you, hoping that you will carry on the legacy of your ancestors, uphold the laws of our ancestors, and safeguard our country and its people, making it forever secure.
My will is known throughout the land. You, Su Yuntian, shall immediately ascend the throne, receive the congratulations of all officials, and rule the world.
All officials and commoners should obey the new emperor and participate in this grand undertaking; those who disobey will be punished for disobedience.
So be it!
After the edict of succession was read aloud, all the ministers in the court were shocked, and an uproar ensued.
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