Chapter 907 The Die Is Cast

But why did it happen so suddenly? Yun Shang was completely lost in thought.

"Hail Your Majesty the Emperor. Hail Your Former Majesty the Emperor..." Many of the courtiers who were kneeling had come back to their senses. They bowed in a hurry, and their voices were loud and clear, pulling Yun Shang back from her contemplation.

Xia Huanyu nodded with a smile, turned around and smiled at Empress Hua. He looked at Luo Qingyan and said softly, "Qingyan, come with me to the side hall. Shang'er, you too. The others of you can leave now." Then he turned around with Empress Hua and entered the side hall.

Yun Shang stood up and turned to look at Luo Qingyan. Luo Qingyan's eyes were as deep as usual. When he saw Yun Shang looking at him, he held Yun Shang's hand. The two of them followed to the side hall. They really wanted to know why all this happened.

After arriving at the side hall, Xia Huanyu and Empress Hua sat down on seats of honor. Looking at Luo Qingyan and Yun Shang, who were confused, Xia Huanyu smiled and whispered, "Do you feel a little sudden?"

Luo Qingyan didn't respond while Yun Shang nodded her head. It was such a sudden that she was still at a loss.

After a moment's silence, Xia Huanyu said, "In fact, I meant to do this after Qingyan came back to the State of Xia as I wanted to look for Ling'er. I thought that since Qingyan was fine, Ling'er must be still alive. Later, Ling'er came back, but I still wanted to do this because I wanted more free time to accompany Ling'er. With so many state affairs to worry about, I can't even enjoy a meal with Ling'er. I've just waited for the right time."

"I have been on the throne for thirty years. There are not many things that can be hidden from me inside and outside the Palace. The seventh Prince..." After a moment's silence, Xia Huanyu continued, "The seventh Prince is a little sophisticated. I always know what he has done. He thought he could hide the truth from everyone, including the natural disaster thing recently, but he was wrong. I sent him out for the disaster relief on purpose for what I've just done today."

Xia Huanyu fixed his eyes on Luo Qingyan and said, "Qingyan, you will be a good emperor. I'm relieved to have you in charge of the country. However, one should be more tolerant when in a high position. The seventh Prince was born and raised in the Palace. After seeing the benefits brought by power, he began to think about something he shouldn't have. It's not that I haven't thought of handing over the throne to him, but he is not suitable for the position. Qingyan, I've given the throne to you, but I hope you can promise me to spare his life."

One should be more tolerant when in a high position. It was the second time that Luo Qingyan had heard such words. Xia Huanyu had asked Yun Shang to tell him the words not long ago...

"More tolerant?" Luo Qingyan smiled, "It seems I'm not the one who is not tolerant of others."

After a moment's silence, Xia Huanyu opened his mouth and wante

Shang narrowed her eyes and smiled. She was not used to the new address, so she felt a little awkward. "Lord Liu, what brings you here in such a hurry?"

Liu Wenan replied with a smile, "His Former Majesty ordered me to serve His Majesty, worrying that His Majesty might have trouble dealing some matters as he has just taken the throne. I'm wondering whether or not His Majesty would dislike me."

Hearing this, Luo Qingyan put down the chess piece in his hand and smiled, "Lord Liu, what are you talking about? I'm so grateful to you. How could I dislike you? Shang'er and I are still in a daze. We don't know what to do for the moment, so we have to play chess here to calm ourselves down."

Hearing this, Liu Wenan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to send your belongs to the Palace first?"

Yun Shang nodded slightly, "I've given my order."

"That's good. Then Your Majesties could have lunch first. All the ministers have left the Palace, and the imperial edict in passing the throne down to Your Majesty has been issued by His Former Majesty. Your Majesty could go to the Meeting Hall to read the memorials after lunch. And Your Majesty the Empress could arrange some servants to clean up your palace after your belongings are sent into the Palace." Liu Wenan replied with a smile and arranged everything in an orderly way.

Luo Qingyan nodded and said with a smile, "Okay. Just do as Lord Liu said."

Liu Wenan replied in a hurry, "Then I'll order someone to serve the meal. Your Majesties, you may as well finish this round before the lunch."

Liu Wenan walked to the door and waved his hand. The servants waiting outside hurried up and placed the dishes on the table one by one...

"It's your turn." When Luo Qingyan's voice suddenly sounded, Yun Shang suddenly came to her senses. She looked at the chessboard, only to find that the situation on the chessboard had completely changed after one move. She pondered for a moment before slowly placing her piece.