Wu Yunyin chuckled and slowly put the jade seal down.
"I, Wu Yunyin, the Emperor of the Wu Kingdom, on the 18th day of the tenth month of the sixth year of Mingwu, hereby abdicate in favor of Song Xuan!"
Below the city gate, a bustling crowd gathered. Chen Zhennan and Song Yunming stood silently among them, their eyes fixed on the city gate.
In the distance, Wu Yunyin and Song Xuan's figures were small, but incredibly conspicuous in their eyes. Although they couldn't hear their conversation, they already understood the outcome from Wu Yunyin's solemn handing of the jade seal to Song Xuan.
Chen Zhennan sighed softly, "Alas, who could have imagined that Da Wu would come to this."
Song Yunming curled his lips and sneered, "Hmph, so-called 'Mandate of Heaven' is nothing but this. What succession? It's just one scourge being replaced by another."
"Shh, be careful. If someone hears this, you might lose your head. Hehe, alright, come with me."
Chen Zhennan and Song Yunming left the bustling streets and entered Zuiyuexuan, the most famous restaurant in the capital.
This place was not only a venue for high-ranking officials to hold banquets and gatherings, but also a breeding ground for many secret transactions and private talks.
The two went straight up to the third floor and arrived at a private room called "Number One in the Heavenly Palace". The door was tightly closed, isolating them from the noise of the outside world.
The interior is elegantly decorated, with mahogany furniture exuding a rustic charm, and several landscape paintings by famous artists hanging on the walls, adding to the scholarly and refined atmosphere.
Chen Zhennan sat in the main seat with a solemn expression, while Song Yunming appeared somewhat curious and nervous.
Before long, two light footsteps came from outside the door, followed by a soft female voice: "General, we have arrived."
"Come in."
Two women entered the room; one was graceful and the other elegant. They both bowed slightly to Chen Zhennan.
"You've arrived. Song Xuan has already obtained the Imperial Seal and is about to officially ascend the throne. Be prepared. After Song Xuan ascends the throne, begin my plan. Remember, keep him confined in the capital."
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