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Li Shuo was startled by the black-clothed man's words, but after thinking for a moment, he nodded his head. Anyway, that old man has been the throne for so long.

On the second day, the Southern Song Dynasty's sky was dark. Dark clouds covered the sky, and even at noon, the light was dim. The conferred ceremony in the Imperial Palace was just like the sky. It was extremely depressing!

The civil and military ministers, from the Prime Minister to the Empress, from the palace maids and eunuchs, all lined up neatly at the edge of the throne room, leaving a path open in the middle. Li Ran, wearing a golden robe, walked in with a face full of smiles!

Li Jun stepped onto the Dragon Throne under the eunuch's care and knelt before the imperial court. Including Li Ran, she shouted loudly, "Long live and long live, but in his eyes, there was another meaning."

"My beloved ones, my son went to the Earth Realm to explore and gain some experience, but to think that he would meet with misfortune and die in the Yellow Springs, Zheng was extremely saddened. However, the kingdom cannot lose a ruler for a day, my son is gone, Zheng Ran'er is also gone. I believe in my son's spirit in heaven, and I hope that Li Ran can take over his position and benefit the people in the future!"

Li Jun said majestically as she wore a golden dragon robe and imperial crown. Her entire body was surrounded by a righteous aura and the might of a dragon.

"As per His Majesty's decree!" The civil and military minister said.

"Alright, Li Ran, step forward and listen to my orders!" Li Ran hurriedly knelt down and waited for the seal!

"Li Ran, before bestowing the title upon you, Zheng has two things he wishes to ask you. You must answer honestly, don't hide anything from him!" Li Jun's voice caused Li Ran, who was kneeling, to be startled. A trace of unease faintly appeared in his heart!

"Yes, this child will definitely answer truthfully. I won't dare to lie to royal father at all!" said.

Li Yu nodded his head, his gaze sweeping across everyone present, and then said, "First, as the crown prince, can you be diligent in your studies, be angry, and after succession, can you be a loving son of the people, and seek blessings for the common people?"

"Father, the imperial court is filled with civil and military officials as evidence. In the future, I, Li Ran, will definitely follow father's orders. I will love my people like my children and rule the country as a people. I will become an enlightened monarch!"

"That's good. Secondly, is your brother Li Shuo's death really due to the loss of his life in the Baleful Yin Batcave? It has nothing to do with anyone else."

Tch, the moment Li Jun said that, the entire atmosphere in the throne room suddenly froze. The air seemed to freeze, falling into a deathly silence!

Li Ran's expression changed as the unease in his heart grew. However, he quickly calmed down and respectfully replied.

"Imperial Father understood that your son accidentally broke into the Baleful Yin Batcave at the foot of the Earth Realm's Duanren Cliff. In order to save your son, Big Brother buried himself inside. If you want to talk about people, then it has to do with your son!"

Li Ran's words echoed in the silent throne room as various expressions fluctuated in the eyes of many ministers. They were angered to the point that they caught a whiff of some hidden meaning within the crowning ceremony.

Li Jun stared at Li Ran like an eagle. She let her voice reverberate in the air and a pressure began to faintly emanate from the atmosphere!

Li Ran lowered his head, Li Yu's gaze made him not dare to look straight, he felt like he was being stared at by a wild beast, his entire body was covered in cold sweat, he felt like he was being seen through!

After a long time, Li Jun's voice broke the heavy atmosphere, and some of the ministers quietly wiped off the cold sweat on their foreheads.

"But last night, Zheng received a secret report saying that someone had framed the Crown Prince's death. I wonder who was so bold as to do such a thing to me, Crown Prince Nan Song!"

Ssssssss * The sound of cold air being sucked filled the air. The ministers present all had expressions of disbelief on their faces as they looked up at Li Jun. Li Shuo was framed and killed by someone?

Bang. Li Ran's mind also exploded and became extremely blank. His face was pale as he lowered his head, not daring to raise it. Even his body was trembling!

"Royal father, please understand. Big Brother really did die in the Baleful Yin Batcave. This child saw it with his own eyes. How could I dare to lie to you? I beg that you do not listen to slander!"

Soon, he came up with an excuse and said, "The crown prince is my big brother. If there really is someone framing him, I will definitely tear the murderer into pieces and avenge my brother!"

Li Ran's words caused the ministers to nod their heads. Although they knew that the crown prince and his brother had always been at odds with each other, now that Li Shuo was dead, if there really were people framing him, Li Ran would be the first to take revenge!

"Alright, with these words of yours, I can set my mind at ease. If in the future I find out that Long'er's death is related to someone, no matter who it is, no matter who it is, no matter if they're royalty or close friends, I'll make them pay with their blood!"

Li Yu's words caused people to feel a strong killing intent, causing the faces of the civil and military officials to change, their legs trembled, especially after biting the word 'brother', causing Li Ran to go limp from fright!

Although Li Yu is close to 70 years old, but what's undeniable is that his cultivation has already reached the late stage of the Spirit Nurturing Stage fifteen years ago. Although he has not improved, he is one of the top powerhouses in the entire Southern Song Province!

"Pu * * y, you want to become an emperor just like that!?" Just as Li Jun was about to speak again, a taunting voice suddenly came from outside the throne room, causing everyone's expression to turn serious!

Protect the emperor, protect the emperor, the eunuchs hurriedly shouted loudly, but other than the restless officials, not a single guard appeared outside the throne room!

Li Ran's body trembled as he heard the taunting voice. His eyes were filled with terror as a shadow slowly appeared beside him due to a fluctuation beside him!

Shua, Li Jun suddenly stood up from the dragon throne, staring coldly at the black clothed person that suddenly appeared, a powerful aura faintly spreading out!

"Who are you? You dare trespass into the Hall of Golden Chimes, quickly kneel down and admit your mistake! The Prime Minister shouted and stepped forward to protect Li.

"Hmph, Li Ran, this is your last chance. If Jinx doesn't treasure it, then it's up to you!" The black-clothed man lightly glanced at the Prime Minister as he spoke to Li Ran.

Shua, Li Jun's eyes suddenly focused as an endless cold light shot out explosively. The sharp blade light was like a knife as it landed on Li Ran's body. The words of the black clothed man seemed to indicate something!

Li Ran's body stiffened. Li Yu's gaze made him afraid to raise his head, but very quickly, a vicious look flashed across his eyes. He suddenly stood up and stared right into Li Yu's eyes!

"Li Ran, aren't you going to explain?" Li You Long's gown moved, the majesty of heaven permeating the air, he said indifferently to Li Ran.

"Explain, what's there to explain? Don't you know everything clearly in your heart?" Li Ran sneered. As he stood side by side with the black-clothed man, his expression gradually became tranquil!

"That's right, I was the one who killed Li Shuo. I led him into the Baleful Yin Batcave and ambushed him. Pity that foolish big brother of mine still rushed in to save me even after he died!"