After all, for the Royalists: as long as the bloodline of King Kang remains on the throne, living a life of luxury and privilege, their fundamental objective is achieved.
The Heir of Prince Kang is barely over one year old; even if they really eliminate the Kou family and maintain the "Dual Monarchic System," the Heir of Prince Kang would still be unable to govern.
It's really not much different from the current situation.
Moreover... Qiu Tu suspects that if the Kou family could go so far as regicide, wouldn't they be capable of negotiating with the Royalist bigwigs, using interests to entice them?
In the end, the cruellest and most crucial move is actually time.
Right now, Princess Xi is at the Eighth Sanctuary, and her most loyal faction among the Royalists have all gone there for her rescue.
King Kang suddenly passed away, and for Princess Xi to hurry back, it would take at least three to five days.
By then, it would all be far too late.
