章 766: Chapter 460: The Secret Chamber of the Late Emperor_1

Lu Chen led his troops to the city gate, and as soon as they arrived, Situ Ce immediately led the civil and military officials in a salute, saying, "North Prince has shattered the Demon Sect's conspiracy and saved Great Xia, establishing outstanding merit! Now that His Majesty has passed away, the country cannot remain without a sovereign for a day. We all respectfully request that North Prince ascend to the throne and take charge of Great Xia!"

As soon as Situ Ce's words fell, the civil and military officials knelt down and said in unison, "We respectfully request North Prince to ascend to the throne!"

Lu Chen glanced over the ministers and then at the princes who were bowing their heads to him; he then said indifferently, "Among the many princes, I rank only ninth. According to the line of succession, I am afraid it is not yet North Prince's turn to take that position, is it?"