Bai Yugang cursed inwardly. 'That rebellious son! Besides making trouble for me, he's a complete jinx to his own father. This time, he's really screwed me over.'
"I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty. I only wished for the boy to be tempered by more trials."
Hua Shunming said, "Le San, We recall that during the late Emperor's reign, Marquis Wu'an submitted a memorial to appoint a Princely Heir. The Marquis must be getting old and forgetful. Have someone find that memorial to serve as a template for him."
Le San replied, "Your servant obeys!"
Bai Yugang was speechless.
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"Marquis Bai, allow me to be the first to congratulate you. It's still early, so let's leave the palace at once! After you!" Le San said, holding the Holy Decree with both hands, a gleeful look on his face.
But Bai Yugang's scalp prickled with dread. He could already imagine that the days to come would be anything but peaceful.
Sure enough, the moment Le San left the mansion, Bai Yugang was surrounded.
