He turned around and walked slowly toward the imperial steps, each step making the hearts of the kneeling ministers race.
As he stepped onto the final step and turned to face the ministers, Mr. Wei also slowly rose and bowed in salute.
"All rise!"
The King of Xu State, no, he should be called the new emperor now.
The resonant voice of the new Emperor Jing echoed within Jinluan Hall—
"To prevent any unrest, from this day onwards, the dynasty's title will not change and will continue to use 'Jing'. The funeral of the late emperor will be handled by the Ministry of Rites, and the enthronement ceremony will be held in three days."
His gaze swept over the vassal kings pinned to the ground, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly: "As for my royal brothers... please return to your respective residences for the time being, and you may not step beyond them without my command."
