章 1116: The Return of an Old Friend (24)

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Shen Miao looked at Empress Xiande. Empress Xiande was wearing a plain white dress. Her expression was still gentle and calm, as if nothing could move her.

After a long period of chaos, the palace fell quiet.

Before Emperor Yong Le died, he prepared everything, including the edict to pass down the throne and the possible unrest in the imperial court. Although some people were tempted to make trouble, they were intimidated by the troops Emperor Yong Le left behind. Moreover, Xie Jingxing had been sending back good news recently. Everyone knew that Emperor Yong Le did not have a son and that his only brother would definitely take over the throne.