A nation cannot go a day without a ruler!
The Emperor has passed away, and there is an edict transferring authority; the Crown Prince's position as the new Emperor is already determined.
The Empress and the Crown Prince's faction breathed a huge sigh of relief.
They immediately knelt to request the Crown Prince to ascend the throne.
The Crown Prince naturally had to decline three times, planning to arrange the affairs of the Empress Dowager and the late Emperor before ascending the throne.
This is indeed reasonable.
However, with two great figures gone at once, it is also a test for the Crown Prince.
"Elder brother Crown Prince, don't be afraid, Panpan will help you."
"Alright."
The Crown Prince stroked her head, "Panpan, as long as I'm here, I will protect you."
"Alright, Panpan will also protect elder brother Crown Prince."
The Empress... Who said I... no, now that I'm the widow, having not birthed two, Panpan is no worse than if she were my own!
